AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUPI Payments: India’s Payments Council of India says UPI will stay free for consumers and small merchants won’t pay MDR charges, even as rules for larger businesses are debated. Consumer Costs: Pakistan’s NEPRA approved a 75-paisa per-unit electricity price increase for June, to be recovered in August bills, adding pressure to household budgets. Retail & Tech: Retailers are racing to win AI-driven shopping traffic, but the fight is shifting to who controls customer data after chatbots recommend products. Smartphones: Counterpoint reports Apple has 65% of the global premium smartphone market in H1 2026, though its share is down from 2022 as Chinese rivals push harder. Payments & Trust: English National Ballet warned customers of a possible data exposure after a cyber incident at its CRM provider, with names and contact details potentially affected. Food Safety: UAE authorities say lettuce linked to a US cyclosporiasis outbreak is not sold in local markets, while urging shoppers to buy from approved outlets and wash produce well. Business Growth: Texas Roadhouse credits “local” grassroots marketing for its national rise, with same-store sales up 6.2% in Q2. Global Economy: A PMI survey says July growth improved mainly in advanced economies, while emerging markets weakened as cost-of-living pressures bite.
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