AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Safety & Regulation: India’s Supreme Court chief justice flagged major delays in consumer commissions, ordering a report on backlogs, vacancies, and bench disposal rates—an issue that directly affects how quickly shoppers get redress. E-Commerce Oversight: India’s government said about 42% of products tested from e-commerce and quick-commerce lacked mandatory BIS safety certification, raising fresh questions about platform accountability. Retail & Spending Signals: Philippines conglomerate SM Investments reported record H1 net income, citing resilient consumer spending across retail and malls. Food & Health: A small randomized trial linked daily tomato intake to reduced liver fat in adults with MASLD, while a separate study warned global vegetable intake and crop diversity are falling short of dietary guidelines. Energy Costs: Oil prices slid on weaker demand forecasts even as supply risks kept a floor; Turkey also suspended special diesel taxes through August to blunt global price shocks. Global Commerce: Walmart said China consumption upgrades are driving retail modernization, with online channels now half of China sales.
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