Energy & Storage Partnerships: Tata Power and IIT Bombay signed a Master Research Agreement to scale lab innovations across smart grids, power electronics, energy storage, electric mobility, AI and cybersecurity. Renewables Build-Out: Scatec’s Obelisk solar-plus-storage project reached full commercial operations in Egypt, adding major capacity after rapid delivery. Grid-Scale Storage Push: Ola Electric expanded its Shakti energy storage portfolio from residential backup to rack and utility-scale systems using indigenous LFP tech. Shipping & Trade Disruption: AD Ports said UAE port container and bulk volumes fell 65% and 67% in Q2 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions hit regional trade. Logistics Tech & Operations: DLA moved its catalog system off a 35-year-old COBOL platform to speed resupply workflows for DoD and NATO partners. Cold Chain Liability: Circle Logistics highlighted broker liability risk in middle-mile cold chain, citing a major jury verdict now under appeal. Maritime/Defense Tech: Everllence signed an engineering design agreement with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for a 180,000 m3 LNG carrier using hybrid-electric propulsion. Market Watch: Oil prices rose as Iran paused peace talks with the US, while Hormuz shipping remained restricted.