AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndia Manufacturing: The textiles ministry will reopen applications for its production-linked incentive scheme on November 1, lowering the turnover threshold for its second category from ₹200 crore to ₹100 crore. The scheme is extended through 2033-34, giving more mid-sized manufacturers a chance to invest and scale. Pakistan Export Access: Pakistan approved a two-year program to help small businesses reach international markets, alongside digital verification of trade documents through the Pakistan Single Window. SME Finance: UAE-based LuLu Financial Holdings is partnering with Purpleplum to expand SME banking services. Digital Growth: Google sees AI as a potential economic equaliser for India’s small businesses, while a separate report points to AI and cloud tools helping Indian small firms expand. Regional Trade: WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged smaller economies such as Nepal to defend multilateral trade rules and encourage neighbours to shift parts of their value chains locally, creating openings for domestic manufacturers.
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