AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUPI Fees Policy: India’s Finance Ministry says the proposed MDR on select high-value UPI transactions is “not a tax” and won’t be passed to consumers, with charges shared across the payments ecosystem (NPCI plans 0.4% MDR above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15). Telecom Consumer Protection: TRAI orders operators to offer voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers with proportionate tariff cuts and matching short validities, targeting affordability. Food Regulation: India’s Calcutta High Court quashes a gag order against a nutrition YouTuber over alleged heavy metals in an Emami product, a win for consumer testing transparency. Retail & Payments Tech: Logitech appoints Vikrant Malik as Marketing Head for India, while a study finds Gen Z prioritises quality, transparency and independent research even as AI helps shopping comparisons. Consumer Goods & Lifestyle: China’s Mid-Autumn mooncakes are getting smaller, lighter and lower-sugar; Gucci faces backlash over “Made in China” sneakers as shoppers weigh provenance. Travel & Hospitality: Air India rolls out a new Boeing 787-9 on Toronto–Delhi with India-focused onboard touches. Market Watch: Indian shares extend their longest weekly losing streak in six years as oil-driven bond yields and inflation worries bite.
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