AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTech & Consumer Costs: A “RAMaggedon” chip crunch is pushing up prices for laptops and smartphones, with Samsung warning RAM shortages could stay tight through 2028. Retail & Travel: HBX Group teamed with Sabre to expand access to its global accommodation inventory for travel agencies. Food Safety: Sun Pharma issued a distributor withdrawal for multiple eye-drop products, citing patient-safety and regulatory requirements. Fast-Food Safety: McDonald’s Korea pulled a limited corn cheese burger after customers reported finding small stones. Payments: India and the Maldives went live on the Favara-UPI corridor for instant cross-border transfers. Economy Watch: India’s Q1 FY27 GDP is now expected around 7% as macro conditions improve, while inflation may stay above 5% for a couple quarters. Power Use: India’s July power consumption jumped 10.93% as humidity drove higher air-conditioner demand. Global Trade: China’s manufacturing slowdown is showing up in weaker orders and consumer-goods activity, even as tech sectors keep expanding.
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