AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublishing & Books: Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi’s debut novel The Polygamist—once dismissed as having “no market”—has become a Netflix hit, reaching the top 10 in 60+ countries; Nyathi says it’s not a simple polygamy story but a nuanced look at family dynamics. Book-to-screen Spotlight: Priyanka Chopra unveiled the cover of Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi (Westland Books), a five-decade career portrait with rare photos and multiple forewords. Book Industry & Policy: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra urged Indian banks to use AI trained on alternative data (cash flows, GST, utilities) to expand lending, while keeping accountability with humans. Global Energy Narrative: A feature on China’s clean-energy surge ties solar and wind buildout to its shift from being the world’s biggest polluter to a renewables powerhouse. Local Culture & Events: Knutsford’s “Wear It Yellow” day shows how independent shops can rally around community causes. Finance/Markets: Avtar Steel filed IPO papers with SEBI to raise ₹585 crore, aiming to expand specialty steel and stainless wire production.
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