AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConsumer Tech & Payments: Pulse Energy joined Unified Bharat eCharge, letting drivers find UBC-enabled EV chargers and pay via BHIM UPI in the same app flow. Retail & Consumer Protection: Rohtak’s consumer commission ordered Apple India to refund ₹45,500 for a defective iPhone 15, saying the company couldn’t prove tampering. Food & Health: Africa’s bakeries are turning cassava, millet, sorghum and teff into gluten-free products as demand rises beyond wheat. Media & Kids Online: Meta heads to federal court over claims it designed platforms to hook children and mishandled kids’ data. Energy Costs & Coverage: South Africans are shifting from medical aid to health insurance, but experts warn coverage gaps can surprise consumers. Market Mood: US retail sales and consumer sentiment weakened, cooling Fed hike odds and rattling risk appetite. Corporate Moves: Snabbit named Pradeep Yadav Head of Operations to scale fulfillment; Shiprocket’s IPO drew heavy subscription. Inflation Watch: Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8% in July, with transport driving the change.
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