AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Credit & Policy: China’s central bank says H1 policy support stayed steady, with inclusive loans to small and micro firms growing 8.3% and credit flowing to “weak links” like sci-tech and smaller enterprises. SME Pricing Pressure: China’s small businesses are struggling to raise prices as inventory piles up and competition for demand stays fierce. Trade Boost for Small Firms: India-UK CETA kicks in, giving near-zero duty access for 99% of Indian exports to the UK; officials say MSMEs, labour-intensive sectors like textiles, and women entrepreneurs are among the main beneficiaries. SME Skills Pipeline: India’s ICAI opens Corporate Mitra registrations (July 15-31) to train para-professionals for MSME accounting, tax, compliance and finance support. Hong Kong Growth Moves: QDM International completes an acquisition of an extra Hong Kong insurance brokerage license, aiming to expand product coverage and client reach. Local Business Spotlight: A UK SME, SealStop, pitches in London to Indian buyers through Great British Pitch India, seeking distribution partners beyond the UK.
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