AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Circular Fashion Rules: New EU rules now bar large firms from destroying unsold clothing and shoes, pushing them to resell or donate instead, with limited exceptions for damaged or unsafe goods—aimed at boosting discounted and second-hand supply. India Parliament Agenda: India’s monsoon session will see five key bills, including an Income-tax (Amendment) Bill and MSME reforms, plus changes to Supreme Court judge strength and birth/death registration laws. Telecom Consumer Protection: TRAI told Truecaller not to label regulated 140/1600 call series as “frequently blocked,” warning it could mislead users and erode trust in legitimate communications. Business Tech & Leads: Targetron expanded its B2B Local Leads Directory, while Outscraper promoted a Google Maps scraper to automate local lead generation. Workforce & AI Hiring Risk: MIT research warns that automating away entry-level Gen Z roles can break the “apprenticeship ladder,” hurting future talent pipelines. Local Business Stories: A Montana couple is opening a community farmstand in early August; a UK entrepreneur turned a £500 start into a £1.1m awards-and-salon business; and a Glasgow social enterprise gym is being highlighted for improving family health and wellbeing.
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