AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUPI Credit Push for MSMEs: India’s NITI Aayog vice-chair Ashok Lahiri says banks and fintech should use UPI transaction data to improve credit checks and expand formal lending for micro enterprises and MSMEs. Fintech for Real-World Credit: India’s KCC and MUDRA borrowers can now use sanctioned credit limits to pay merchants via UPI, bringing approved loans closer to day-to-day spending. SME IPO Wave in India: Four BSE SME listings open today—Maharaja & Speedex, Raksan Transformers, Panchatv Bharat and Om Galaxy—with subscription running through Sept 15 and tentative listing on Sept 18. SME Support via AI Portals: Singapore’s BizSG portal is set to make it easier for businesses to access government support through AI. ASEAN Trade Boost (China): Guangxi is using AI and cross-border data platforms to grow ASEAN services trade, including faster content production for regional audiences. Hybrid Work Tech for Small Firms: Kandao’s Meeting Pro 2 targets simpler, clearer hybrid meetings with an all-in-one 4K camera and AI audio tools. Policy Pressure on Work-from-Home: Victoria’s WFH right is being watered down again, with more delays and extra leeway for businesses. Korea Recovery Signals: South Korea’s finance minister says economic recovery is becoming clearer, with GNI per capita on track to top $40,000.
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