AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Finance: Fiji and the Asian Development Bank discussed ways to improve small firms’ access to capital. The bank’s Pacific programme offers up to US$165 million in blended finance, alongside early-stage funding and business support. India Credit: Lending to Indian micro, small and medium industrial firms rose 25.5% year on year in August, while Account Aggregator data-sharing is helping lenders reach borrowers with limited credit histories. K-Beauty Exports: South Korea’s SME minister visited Kolmar Korea to review support for smaller cosmetics brands. SME exports hit a record US$64 billion in the first half, with cosmetics exports up 30.7%. Green Banking: Pakistan’s National Bank signed an MoU with China’s PowerChina to explore financing for SMEs and businesses in renewable energy and storage. Digital Support: Google announced US$15 million for Indian MSME support and expanded AI initiatives, including training. SME Capital: Indian SME IPO fundraising nearly doubled to ₹3,791.67 crore in July–September, as regulators consider easing listing rules and compliance.
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