AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMSME Finance Pulse (India): India’s small business credit ecosystem grew 13.4% YoY to a Rs 49.2 lakh crore portfolio outstanding by March 2026, with active loans at 7.5 crore; sole proprietors drive nearly 80% of the portfolio and 87% of active loans, while Loan Against Property remains the biggest category at 27.1%. SME Growth Spotlight (India): Susan Electricals India Ltd says Q1FY27 revenue jumped to ₹95.36 crore (up 254% YoY) on a strong order book and pipeline after listing on BSE SME in June. AI Skills for SMEs (India): Karnataka’s CM D.K. Shivakumar announced India’s first government-driven AI University plus an AI hub to help startups and small businesses use AI in education, healthcare, agriculture and services. Payments & Trade Friction (Asia-Pacific): Brazil’s PIX instant payment system is drawing US pressure over alleged unfair competition, with tariff threats looming—an issue that matters for small merchants relying on low-cost digital payments. SME Tech Visibility (Taiwan): Big-O Information Intelligence launched EcoGEO Audit, aiming to help Taiwanese SMEs show up in generative AI search recommendations, not just Google. SME Funding/Operations (Pacific): Stratford Transit in Canada secured nearly $10m for hybrid buses and fleet upgrades, a reminder that local transport spending can directly support small business access and mobility. Enforcement Watch (India): India’s ED arrested EBIX chairman Vikas Garg in the Mahadev Online Book money-laundering probe, following major asset attachments.
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