India Consumer Tech: CMF launched the Buds Neo in India under Rs 2,000, pitching ANC (up to 35dB), spatial audio and a claimed 52-hour playback with ANC off. IPO Watch: Hyderabad’s Gemini Edibles & Fats filed a DRHP with SEBI for an IPO via an offer for sale of up to 41.15m shares, with brands like Freedom and Be-Rite. Food Prices & Policy: India moved to allow duty-free raw sugar imports until October as sugar prices climbed from Rs 48.18/kg (July 20) to Rs 55.70/kg (Aug 20), while the government rejected ethanol diversion as the driver and pointed to production shortfalls, festive demand and global supply issues. Retail & Payments: India’s UPI debate heats up as experts argue MDR doesn’t fit UPI economics and could push merchants back toward cash. Energy Security: India and Mauritius signed a government-to-government oil and gas MoU and a five-year deal where IOCL will supply Mauritius’ full needs for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. China Auto Safety: China’s regulators ordered a record EV recall over door-handle emergency access risks, with Tesla and other makers rolling out fixes. Cross-border Commerce: Horgos in China’s Xinjiang is boosting cross-border e-commerce by attracting foreign live-streamers to sell products. Logistics & Jobs: Japan’s Yamato plans to blend its “analogue” training approach with India’s DX/AI push as it expands operations in Haryana. Consumer Dispute: Hyderabad’s consumer commission directed LIC to pay ₹70 lakh after rejecting a claim over alleged impersonation. Robotics Spotlight: China’s robotics “super week” highlights surging industrial robotics output and humanoid competition momentum.