LPG Cost Pressure in India: Domestic cooking gas prices in India rose by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder (Delhi to Rs 942), the second hike in three months as West Asia-linked volatility lifts import costs; the Petroleum Ministry says the “cost to supply” is now over Rs 1,600 while households still pay far less, with oil firms absorbing large under-recoveries. GLP-1 Supply Chain Watch: Goldman Sachs says generic semaglutide pricing after 2031/32 will hinge on peptide API capacity, with China leading synthetic API supply and global demand potentially requiring ~99,000 kg of peptide API by 2030. Nestlé India Royalty Update: Nestlé India paid Rs 1,024.5 crore royalty to its Swiss parent in FY26 (+13.9%), after shareholders rejected a plan to raise the royalty rate. Consumer Tech Pricing: Xiaomi Pad 8 in India got a Rs 2,000 price hike across variants, blamed on higher memory and storage chip costs. Retail & Malls: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls swept four awards at Singapore’s Retail Asia Awards, including Mall of the Year in the Philippines. Scam Risk for Home Repairs (Japan): Japan reports a rise in electrical repair fraud targeting household breaker panels via online ads and “abnormal reading” scare tactics. Handmade vs Machine Carpets (India): CEPC warns that machine-made carpets are being sold as handmade, urging stricter protection for artisans and correct labeling. Energy Security & Growth Outlook (India): Reports flag FY27 GDP growth moderating to ~6.5% as higher input costs, geopolitical risks, and monsoon uncertainty weigh on consumers and exports.