AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConnectivity & Telecom: Airtel Africa has commercially launched Starlink satellite-to-phone service in DR Congo, letting compatible smartphones connect directly to satellites for SMS and limited data apps, with Apple support expected later. Maritime Risk: Yemen’s Mocha port suspended commercial operations after repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks, with damage estimated at about $16 million and 1,300 workers affected. Markets & Capital Flows: Foreign investors bought Indian equities again, investing Rs 16,621 crore in the first fortnight of August, helped by improving valuations and resilient corporate earnings, though they remain net sellers for 2026. Banking: Nepal’s commercial banks kept cutting rates in Bhadra, with several banks lowering interest rates for both individuals and institutions. Corporate/Consumer Disputes: Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority ordered three construction firms to pay OMR 1,600 for failing to deliver agreed services. Food Safety: A viral rat-in-ice-cream crate incident at a Kalyan quick-commerce hub has triggered outrage and renewed scrutiny of FDA and municipal inspections. Infrastructure: India plans a new Bhopal–Gwalior four-lane greenfield highway to cut travel time and distance, boosting links toward Delhi. Tech & Policy: San Mateo County in California moved to draft rules for commercial humanoid robots, aiming for a permitting framework before wider rollout.
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