AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Watch: India’s FSSAI ordered immediate action against The Lalit (Bharat Hotels) after lab tests flagged a Nestle Low Fat Dairy Whitener as unsafe and substandard, issuing a notice and directing a sales ban pending appeal. Retail & Consumer Protection: UK telecoms provider BT is accused of “bullying” customers by cutting broadband to push digital landline upgrades before the January deadline. Crypto & Consumer Risk: Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin said a MetaMask/Consensys security incident showed no impact on MetaMask wallets or customer funds, adding validator and withdrawal keys are separate. Energy Costs: India’s Nayara Energy raised petrol by ₹5 and diesel by ₹3, citing higher global costs and narrowing the retail-refining price gap. Business Growth & Trade: Oman reported 5% growth in wholesale/retail trade GDP in H1 2026, with re-exports up 13.6%, while inspection teams stepped up enforcement to protect consumers. New Storefronts: UAE fragrance brand Le Falcone plans its first retail outlet at City Walk Dubai, shifting from manufacturing to direct-to-consumer.
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