AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade & MSMEs: India’s new India–Oman Free Trade Agreement kicks in June 1, promising duty-free access for most Indian exports and fresh orders for MSMEs in sectors like iron & steel, textiles, leather, auto components and industrial equipment. SME Finance & Payments: India’s street-vendor push continues via PM SVANidhi and the broader rise of instant payments, with UPI hitting 23.2 billion transactions—good news for small merchants going digital. Commodities for Small Businesses: MCX launches “Silver 100” futures from June 1, cutting contract size to help jewelers and retail investors hedge and invest with smaller capital. Energy for Households & SMEs: Malaysia’s Kelantan faces slow solar uptake due to upfront costs, but researchers point to solar leasing as a way to speed adoption for homes and SMEs. Power Reliability Market: A report forecasts the global circuit breaker industry to reach $30.32B by 2030, driven by grid modernization and renewable integration. Hospitality Skills: Nigeria’s Nigerian Bottling Company backs IHTEF 2026 with a Bartender Academy aimed at building hospitality talent and entrepreneurship. Business Growth Watch: India’s Suba Hotels reports its highest-ever revenue (₹115.89 crore) and expansion to 102+ operational hotels.
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