AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConsumer Confidence Watch: UK consumer sentiment improved, with retail spending intentions rising in the BRC-Opinium index, but retailers warn momentum depends on easing household costs. Retail & Pricing Pressure: India’s retail inflation may briefly top 6% in Oct-Nov before easing in FY27 Q4, as food supply conditions and monsoon recovery shape prices. Onam Retail Push: Kerala’s Supplyco says Onam sales crossed ₹200 crore with 26 lakh customers in 19 days, including subsidised and non-subsidised item demand. AI vs Marketplaces: CGTrader data suggests AI-generated assets are flooding listings, yet buyers still buy mostly human-made work—AI models drive a tiny share of revenue. Payments & Cards: Bank Indonesia launched a domestic credit card for retail use, expanding beyond government transactions and linking to QRIS. Energy Bills Clarity: ScottishPower is redesigning energy bills to make charges easier to understand, after customer feedback flagged confusion. Gold Loan Expansion: Aditya Birla Capital is entering India’s gold loan market, targeting 200–300 branches by March 2027 and ~1,000 over three years. Cross-Border Trade Rules: Malaysia will review new investment applicants after concerns about warehouse/transit activity that doesn’t deliver jobs or economic benefits.
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