Data Breach Watch: Singapore telco Simba says 23,549 customers were hit in a breach involving names, IC numbers and birth dates, plus some mobile numbers and emails; no card/bank details are at risk and notifications are underway. Consumer Tech & Privacy: South Korea’s FSS plans to publish interim inspection results only in exceptional cases tied to consumer harm, and will tighten how it demands sensitive communications from firms. Payments & Retail Finance: UPI is now the world’s biggest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, while India weighs whether merchants should pay fees to keep it sustainable. Banking Access & Strikes: India’s public sector banks and regional rural banks will open Sunday ahead of a three-day strike, giving customers a last chance to handle branch needs. Price Pressure on Home Goods: Manufacturers in India are set to raise prices of ACs, LED TVs and appliances by 5–8% from Oct 1. Food & Safety: UK authorities prosecuted a Telford grill after a complaint of undercooked chicken; separate recall coverage flags a Charbroil Bistro Pro electric grill shock hazard. Consumer Fraud: Nigeria’s Access Bank warns customers about fake promotions and urges people not to share OTP/PIN/CVV; scammers also impersonate officials on social media to lure retail investors. Retail Expansion: Eurogrip opens a new exclusive tyre store in Aligarh, and Mehul Telecom launches a new franchise outlet in Gujarat. Market Outlook: BCG-CII forecasts India’s consumer durables market could reach Rs 3–3.25 lakh crore by 2030, but warns exports lag due to cost and scale gaps.