AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectricity Relief, But Not Enough: In the Philippines, Meralco’s August rate cut is just P0.0428/kWh, and energy advocate Fr. Warren Puno says it won’t fix affordability without deeper power-system reforms. Solar Rules Eased: Andhra Pradesh raised rooftop solar net-metering eligibility for single-phase users with up to 5 kW connected load, aligning PM Surya Ghar implementation with the higher limit. Power Supply Stress Test: Romania warns Cernavodă Unit 2 could shut down Aug. 13 if Danube levels stay too low, after Unit 1 went offline in July—raising near-term electricity risk. Consumer Food Safety & Fraud: Nigeria Customs seized a truckload of expired noodles and other contraband, alleging plans to repackage and relabel for sale. Corporate Consumer Moves: Godrej Consumer Products appointed Aasif Malbari as MD & CEO, replacing Sudhir Sitapati, as shares slid on the leadership change. AI Meets Retail Expectations: Research finds shoppers will use AI support, but most still want human handoffs—and hate repeating themselves. Payments Policy Watch: UPI remains free for consumers, but MDR debate is back in focus for how charges could affect large merchants. Venture for AI/Deeptech: Accel closed a $550M India early-stage fund, boosting its India commitments as it leans into AI and consumer/fintech startups.
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