AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFuel Shock in India: CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam slammed the latest petrol and diesel price jump, warning it will ripple through transport costs and push up prices of essentials—then urged the government to cut the tax burden and step in fast to stop inflation tightening the squeeze on workers, farmers and small businesses. AI for Small Finance: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated India’s first AI-powered “phygital” Slice Small Finance Bank branch in Guwahati, using AI-enabled kiosks and UPI-linked credit to help small store owners and women entrepreneurs get working capital faster. Public Procurement Push: GeM marked Incorporation Day 2026, highlighting its role in more transparent government buying, with Micro and Small Enterprises making up about 72% of active sellers. Semiconductor Momentum (Rajasthan): Rajasthan opened India’s first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility in Bhiwadi, with Sahasra Electronic Solutions and a new electronics manufacturing cluster backing the domestic supply chain. WhatsApp Commerce (Africa): Research says WhatsApp is now core business infrastructure for women across Kenya and Nigeria—turning chat into marketing, orders and coordination.
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