AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHydropower Pulse: Bhutan generated 3,677.4 million units of electricity in Jan–May 2026, up nearly 12%, and domestic sales rose to Nu. 7.09 billion—showing hydropower’s growing role in meeting local demand. Tax & Compliance: Bhutan’s GST collected Nu. 4.9 billion in net revenue in H1 2026 as compliance improved after businesses adjusted to new filing and reporting rules. Hospitality Digital Push: Bhutan’s first National Digital Readiness Benchmark found half of assessed three-star hotels are digitally advanced, but direct booking and independent online control still lag. Trade & Branding: DAMC launched “Taste Bhutan” for the Singapore market, aiming to boost visibility for Bhutanese agricultural products. Private Sector Bottlenecks: A Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry review flagged 111 regulatory issues and broader operational barriers that are slowing approvals, adding paperwork, and raising costs for firms. India–Bhutan Development Ties: India reaffirmed support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan and approved 12 new development projects worth ₹332 crore, spanning infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, urban amenities and disaster management.
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