AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStartup & Innovation: Bengaluru has overtaken Mumbai and Gurugram to become India’s startup capital, with 21 young founders in the Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U30 list—up from 7 last year—highlighting Karnataka’s deepening DeepTech pull. Tourism & Travel Policy: Cardiff Airport will expand UK eGate access from July 8, letting children aged 8-9 (with an adult) use eGates, easing long waits for families across 13 UK airports. Passport Mobility: India slipped to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, with visa-free access to 26 destinations and visa requirements for about 88 countries. Weather & Disruption: Monsoon rains are hammering India, with Mumbai and Thane under red alert and waterlogging at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus adding to travel chaos. Pacific Storm Risk: Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to bring “very dangerous” conditions to Guam and the Northern Marianas, with catastrophic sea impacts and flooding expected. Tourism Marketing: Thailand’s TAT is pushing a “3R” plan (Retain, Reshape, Recovery) to drive long-haul arrivals despite Middle East uncertainty. AI Infrastructure: SK Telecom plans an AI data center buildout in Ulsan up to 15GW, aiming to make South Korea an Asia AI infrastructure hub.
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