AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUPI Policy Clarity: India’s government says consumers won’t pay transaction charges on UPI, and most merchant payments will stay free, with any future MDR limited to specific transactions at a nominal rate. Digital Sovereignty: Qatar pushes the idea that digital maps should be treated as a sovereign asset, warning against reliance on foreign platforms for national security and emergency response. Chip Design Tool Goes Global: IIT Indore’s AspireHLS chip-design software is now free and has been downloaded in 60+ countries, aiming to speed up engineer-to-factory workflows. Consumer Payments & Banking Tech: PhonePe and others back continued free UPI for users while the MDR debate continues. Food & Retail Innovation: Cadbury launches a Christmas 2026 Dairy Milk Biscoff pouch, and Argos cuts a rattan-effect bistro set to £48. Health Research: New studies suggest reducing protein or animal products can rapidly shift human molecular profiles, with potential links to healthier aging. Startup/Innovation Events: India’s AITSAV-4.0 spotlights student AI and robotics creators, not just consumers of tech.
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