Trade & Mobility: India–New Zealand’s free trade pact is set to take effect on Oct 20 after ratification, with tariffs on about 95% of NZ exports to India eliminated or cut, and India getting day-one duty-free access that could boost engineering, textiles, processed foods and more. Retail & Consumer Deals: China Duty Free Group is rolling out a “Super Golden Week” campaign across six Hainan stores ahead of Mid-Autumn and National Day, pushing loyalty perks, live events and premium shopping experiences. EVs & Auto Supply Chain: China’s new-energy passenger vehicle market keeps expanding, with electrification supply chains showing deeper vertical integration; meanwhile, automakers are racing to launch bigger models, even as roads and parking strain. Consumer Electronics: Samsung India Electronics’ FY26 profit fell 36% to Rs 7,228 crore despite revenue edging up 1.2%, underscoring pressure in the mobile-led business. Payments & Regulation: India’s UPI merchant discount rate (MDR) shift may allow PhonePe and Google Pay to earn more as fees start from Oct 15, while India also plans tighter AI incident reporting rules. Energy & Infrastructure: India’s data centre boom is accelerating, but sustainability and power reliability are becoming the key constraint as IT capacity is projected to surge by 2030. AI & Youth Safety (China): China’s regulator proposes rules to protect minors from “virtual intimacy” AI services and to limit addictive or harmful AI interactions.