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Defence & Industry Push (India): Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav laid the foundation for a Rs 2,500 crore Adani Defence and Aerospace Manufacturing Plant in Shivpuri, targeting ammunition, missiles and high-tech defence gear and creating about 5,000 jobs directly and indirectly. SME Digital Finance (Bangladesh): Dhaka Bank said it’s shifting toward SME and retail lending via its e-Rin platform for fast credit decisions and disbursement, with AI/alternative data to assess borrowers. Co-op Modernisation (India): India’s Ministry of Cooperation will roll out digital governance for urban cooperative banks plus digitised grassroots cooperatives and more agricultural storage, aiming to strengthen services for farmers, dairy producers, women and small enterprises. Middle-Class Demand (India): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said middle-class and aspirational consumers will drive 93% of India’s spending by 2036, with growth spreading across nearly 500 emerging cities. Internet Privacy Clash (India): GoDaddy appealed a Delhi High Court ruling that could force domain registrars to share registration data within 72 hours, raising concerns about global privacy standards. SME Digital Shift (Pakistan): PCJCCI urged Pakistan to make SME digital transformation—AI, e-commerce and smart solutions—core to industrial policy to boost productivity and exports. Tourism & Jobs (Philippines): An Eastern Samar lawmaker wants Guiuan Airport upgraded and Cebu Pacific flights to boost connectivity for small businesses and tourism. OOH Measurement (Malaysia): Malaysia’s OOH industry backed OAAM’s unified measurement push to standardise how outdoor advertising is verified and compared. Bank Funding Watch (India): Public sector banks start FY27 with strong loan growth (up to 29% YoY) but deposits lag (3.5%–16%), potentially tightening funding pressure. Class Action Deadlines (US/Global investors): Multiple securities class action notices from Rosen Law Firm flagged upcoming lead-plaintiff deadlines for investors in Futu, Hub Group and other listed firms.

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India's middle class will drive 93% of consumption by 2036, to become the engine of next decade's growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

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