AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoSovereign Credit Watch: Fitch affirmed India’s ‘BBB-’ rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient growth despite energy-shock headwinds. Urban Logistics Decarbonisation: Porter flagged off its 10,000th electric truck in Delhi, touting lower emissions and fewer empty runs. Digital Payments Policy: India’s Finance Minister said UPI and P2P transfers stay free, but MDR rules may shift costs toward merchants. Energy Costs & Competitiveness: E.ON UK urged moving green energy levies off business bills into general taxation to protect investment. UK Fiscal Pressure: Economists warn Andy Burnham’s first Budget could trigger another large tax rise, with households likely to bear the brunt. China Growth Worries: Coverage highlights slowing consumption and a “cold” economy narrative, raising anxiety over long-term sustainability. Nigeria Food Security Push: Tinubu unveiled a plan to double livestock’s $32bn contribution, aiming for a modern, tech-driven sector. Consumer Protection in E-commerce: A new draft consumer program in one country targets unfair contract terms and stronger rules for distance/electronic commerce. Trade & Connectivity: Indonesia pressed BRICS to defend multilateralism as trade shifts, while Malaysia-China air links and Hong Kong’s new Kuala Lumpur trade office underline regional commerce momentum.
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