AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia Retail Real Estate: CBRE says organised retail leasing in India grew 20% YoY in H1 2026 to ~3.9 million sq ft, led by fashion/apparel (about 40% of absorption) plus entertainment, jewellery and experience-led formats. India Electronics & Smartphones: India’s smartphone exports hit a record $9.84B in Q1 FY27 (+23.4% YoY), with Apple iPhones driving the surge; smartphones made up 64.8% of total electronics exports. Startup & Capital Flows: Freehand raised $75M for AI agents managing enterprise supply-chain spending, while TA Associates invested in Oxane Partners to expand tech for private credit. China AI Push: China’s Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8T open-weight model, and China also launched a 2026 innovation task program targeting AI, humanoid robots and computing power. US-China Consumer Tech Friction: The FCC added foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters to its Covered List, tightening market access for Chinese products. Japan Quake Disrupts Consumer Life: A 7.1 quake in Kumamoto killed at least 13; Aeon Mall damage and a suspected gas explosion left people trapped and disrupted local supply and travel.
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