AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoE-commerce Oversight: UK MPs heard warnings that potentially harmful gel nail polish and skin-lighteners imported from China are being sold on major online marketplaces, with regulators urging shoppers to check for a UK name/address on labels. Retail Expansion: Skechers India tapped Brandman Retail as an authorized reseller across Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others, aiming for 30%–40% growth in 12–18 months while pushing Tier-2/3 markets and new stores. Consumer Protection: India’s CCPA fined PhysicsWallah and McAfee India for “dark patterns,” including donation “basket sneaking” and fear-based subscription renewal prompts. Trade & Tariffs: The US proposed a 12.5% forced-labour tariff on Japan, China and others, while India said it remains engaged with the US on Section 301 talks. Food & Dairy: India-Oman CEPA took effect, giving duty-free access to a wide range of Indian food exports; meanwhile, ghee demand is rising on health-led premiumization. Mobility & Energy: Hero launched India’s first flex-fuel 100cc motorcycles (E20–E85), and Trane said its in-house service team is a key growth driver as buildings’ energy efficiency becomes a selling point. Sportswear Deal: NBA star Stephen Curry signed a long-term shoe/apparel deal with China’s Li-Ning. Defense Drones: India is set for over $2bn in additional domestic drone buys as conflicts boost low-cost UAV demand.
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