AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUPI Policy Watch: India’s Payments Council of India says UPI stays free for consumers, with any MDR charges limited to select merchant transactions—an attempt to calm fears as the government debates how to fund the payments system. Retail Tech & Data: Retailers are updating sites to rank in chatbot shopping results, but they’re pushing back on sharing customer data that powers loyalty and sales. War Hits E-commerce: Ukraine’s drone attacks have damaged Wildberries warehouses across Russia, cutting deliveries and crushing sales for pickup-point operators and small sellers. Consumer Goods & Health: India’s health ministry cites ICMR findings linking higher ultra-processed food intake to higher risks like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental disorders. Global Product Push: Mizoram is expanding handloom and handicrafts reach via a “Made by Mizo” New Delhi kiosk tied to an e-commerce platform. Energy Storage Boom: A new report flags rapid growth in home batteries as backup power and smarter energy management become mainstream.
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