AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Consumer Safety Crackdown: The European Commission fined Chinese marketplace Temu €200m (about $232m) under the Digital Services Act for selling illegal and dangerous products, including toxic toys and non-compliant electronics, and for risky promotion practices. India Trade & Solar Policy: India blocked China’s first WTO request over solar Production Linked Incentive (PLI) support and higher duties on tech goods like smartphones, semiconductors and display equipment—China can renew the bid at the next DSB meeting. Philippines–Japan Digital Push: Ayala Group and Japanese firms signed MOUs during Marcos Jr.’s Japan visit to study “Intelligent City” services in Makati and expand digital platforms, fintech and financial inclusion. India Consumer Protection Focus: RBI flagged FY27 priorities around customer protection (stronger KYC, video ID for NRIs) and a tighter credit ecosystem. India Weather Risk for Food Prices: Reuters reports India expects an El Nino-weakened monsoon with the lowest rainfall in 11 years, raising crop and food-inflation concerns. Retail & Tech Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro discounts go live in India, while Realme teased the P4R 5G with a Dimensity 7400 and an AI-focused secondary chip. Energy Transition for Businesses: Mahanagar Gas and Fourth Partner Energy will explore renewable generation and supply for commercial and industrial customers. Cyber Fraud Alarm: A report highlights India’s cyber scams are rising fast, with millions of helpline calls and far fewer formal FIRs.
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