AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in Super Apps: Tencent has started testing an AI assistant (“Xiaowei”) inside WeChat, letting users tap text/voice help and mini-app tasks—another push to keep users and monetize AI in China’s super-app race. Consumer Tech & Payments: India’s UPI keeps spreading abroad, with Cambodia adopting it via ACLEDA and NPCI International, reinforcing India’s digital payments export momentum. Data Centres Boom: Goldman Sachs flags India as a top Asia growth engine for data centres, driven by AI demand, engineering talent and proximity to the Middle East—while power bottlenecks remain a key constraint. Retail Logistics: Quick commerce brands are tightening warehouse delivery appointments; Quickshift says it runs appointment-based inbound logistics with high adherence to protect stock availability and reduce penalties. Cross-border Trade: India and the EU are moving toward an India-EU FTA deal by December, aiming for broad tariff cuts and easier market access. China-US Trade War: China announced export and procurement curbs tied to US defense-linked lists, including bans on dual-use exports to 10 US entities and government procurement restrictions on 46 firms. Auto Consumer Rights: A Chandigarh consumer panel ordered an MG dealer and maker to refund nearly Rs 19.07 lakh after an EV broke down days after delivery and was later damaged while in dealer custody.
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