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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Most Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate cut. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 3.17 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 1,668.82 at the close from Thursday's close of 1,665.65. It opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68, trading between 1,668.48 and 1,674.04 throughout the session. In the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 732 to 468, while 465 counters were unchanged, 850 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover swelled to 4.19 billion units worth RM5.97 billion, from Thursday's 3.99 billion units worth RM4.08 billion. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research, Mohd Sedek Jantan, noted the FBM KLCI's gains were led by utilities, logistics, and banking stocks, reflecting improved market sentiment. Additiona
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US Scrutiny on Indian Solar Panels Amid Forced Labor Concerns

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has intensified its scrutiny of Indian solar panels, detaining nearly $43 million worth of electronics shipments from India since October 2023 under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This represents a new focus for the agency as it seeks to enforce the 2022 law that bans goods made with forced labor, particularly those linked to China's Xinjiang region.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Increased Enforcement Under UFLPA: The detentions mark the first time Indian electronics shipments, potentially including solar panels, have been held under the UFLPA. Polysilicon, a key material in solar panels, is a high-priority sector under this law, suggesting that the detained goods may involve solar products containing Chinese components.

  2. Impact on Indian Solar Industry: Indian solar panel manufacturers have seen a significant increase in exports to the US, capitalizing on the void left by Chinese suppliers affected by UFLPA enforcement. However, the recent detentions highlight the risks for Indian producers who may still rely on Chinese components, potentially undermining their position as an alternative source for US solar project developers.

  3. Compliance and Challenges: Top Indian suppliers, such as Waaree Technologies and Adani Enterprises, have faced detentions, with Adani confirming that its shipments have been released after complying with UFLPA regulations. This increased scrutiny signals that US authorities are expanding their enforcement efforts beyond China-based manufacturers, impacting global supply chains and raising challenges for Indian exporters.

The detentions pose a setback for India’s solar industry as it seeks to establish itself as a reliable supplier to the US market. The situation underscores the complexities and risks associated with global supply chains in the renewable energy sector, particularly in the context of stringent US trade laws aimed at curbing forced labor.

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