AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel Price Fallout: In India, Congress and the NCP(SP) launched a fresh attack on PM Modi over the latest petrol and diesel hikes, calling it an “inflation tax” that squeezes farmers, workers, and small businesses while protecting corporate interests. Policy Push on Costs: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged a focus on the “three Fs” — fuel, fertilizer, and foreign exchange — as West Asia tensions keep crude prices and imported pressures elevated. SME Tech Angle: Kuwait’s manpower rules are driving a surge in expatriate transfer requests, with small businesses the biggest source of applications, a sign of labor-market churn that can hit hiring and payroll planning. Oman Industrial Move: Oman’s Voltamp Energy launched “Localise with Voltamp,” aiming to set up 10 factories and attract about RO50mn to build local supply chains and create jobs. Food Safety Alert: Raaw Energy expanded a listeria-related recall of dozens of frozen dog food products, warning consumers not to use affected batches.
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