AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Search Shake-Up in India: Alphabet’s AI Overviews are increasingly answering queries inside Google, risking a traffic shift away from Indian publishers, small sellers and e-commerce that relied on outbound links. EV Manufacturing Push: Zelio E-Mobility opened a new Coimbatore plant (39,000 sq ft) adding 60,000 units/year capacity for electric two-wheelers, targeting southern states and scaling output over 12–24 months. MSME Lending Pressure: RBI rate cuts are reaching borrowers unevenly; repo-linked loans reset faster, but many MSMEs still see delayed or partial EMI relief depending on bank/NBFC practices. Cross-Border Payments Talk: SAARC central bank officials in Bhutan urged harmonised rules and trusted digital payment systems to deepen South Asia’s financial integration. SME Digital Skills & Productivity: Cameroon’s SMEs ministry highlighted Kaizen training results, backing productivity gains through certified consultants and SME support. E-commerce Growth Forecast: A new market outlook projects Asia-Pacific e-commerce platforms growing to $16.5B by 2030, driven by integrated commerce tools and AI-led shopping experiences. Meta Data Centre Boost: Meta expanded its Louisiana data centre to 5GW and backed workforce scholarships and local infrastructure, linking big tech spend to jobs.
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