AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLPG Relief for SMEs: India cut commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder prices by Rs 183.50 from July 1, bringing Delhi rates to Rs 2,930—welcome news for restaurants, hotels, dhabas and small businesses still feeling West Asia supply shocks. SME Financing Watch: The RBI said India’s banks look resilient overall, but flagged rising funding costs and deposit competition as key risks for lending growth, including to MSMEs. Digital India Milestone: A look back at 11 years of Digital India—from Aadhaar and UPI to paperless services—showing how digital public infrastructure reshaped governance and welfare delivery. Youth Enterprise Support: South Africa’s youth-led Setšong Tea Crafters highlights how targeted government support can turn rural micro businesses into job creators. Outsourcing for Growth: Australia-focused Yempo Solutions launched a Philippines outsourcing roadshow aimed at helping SMEs scale safely with compliant hiring and support. AI in Customer Service: A practical push for SMEs to use AI voice agents while keeping the human touch in always-on customer engagement. Japan Factory Mood: Japan’s major manufacturers’ confidence hit an 8-year high as chip and AI demand offsets Middle East risks. Cyber Insurance Gap: A reminder that only a small share of small businesses worldwide have standalone cyber insurance.
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