AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUPI Policy Clash in India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushed back on Congress criticism of a UPI amendment, saying Merchant Discount Rate applies only to merchants, not customers, as Lok Sabha moves to allow charges on electronic payments. Digital Commerce Push: Reliance Retail acquired Bengaluru fashion discovery platform Furrl to plug AI styling and shoppable discovery into its retail ecosystem. Cloud Expansion: Microsoft launched its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, adding a fourth India region to support enterprise AI workloads. Cybersecurity Watch: Chinese router maker Zbtlink suspended sales of affected models after reports of a backdoor, while another report highlights backdoor risks in Wi‑Fi routers sold globally. Food Safety Alarm: India Today’s sting alleged fake paneer, adulterated milk and synthetic khoya supply chains across Delhi-NCR, tracing production links to Haryana and UP. Trade & Tariffs: Malaysia started an anti-dumping probe on coated steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Brand & Retail Culture: PM Modi urged Indians to buy handloom and share GRWM-style videos for National Handloom Day, while luxury demand signals continued momentum for global brands.
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