AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoRetail Returns: India’s festive-season “wardrobing” trend is squeezing online ethnic-wear sellers: returns can cost ₹100–120 each, while an estimated 25–30% of online apparel purchases are returned. Business Support: India’s MSME ministry is seeking ₹6,000 crore to sustain khadi and village industries. Business credit also rose 26% in Telangana and 25% in Andhra Pradesh. Cross-Border Growth: Investments by Singapore SMEs into Malaysia handled by Standard Chartered quadrupled over the past year. Climate Finance: A new Pacific fund has secured US$15 million from the Green Climate Fund, while another initiative is helping 100 SMEs expand solar infrastructure. Digital Tools and Trade: Google says AI could help level the field for India’s small businesses; Korean SME exports hit a record US$33.4 billion in the third quarter.
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