AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMSME Credit Boost (India): Gujarat banks disbursed Rs 3.79 lakh crore to MSMEs in 2025-26, hitting 122.07% of the SLBC target ahead of National Small Industry Day, with the state pushing credit to reach the “last mile.” RBI on Inclusion (India): RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao Murmu urged a shift from just opening accounts to “meaningful financial inclusion,” stressing usage, affordability, customer outcomes, and stronger fraud protection. MSME Cooperation (India–Denmark): India and Denmark met in Copenhagen to deepen MSME ties on innovation, technology adoption, and IP-led growth. AI for All (South Korea): Seoul plans free generative AI access for the whole population via government-linked services, with beta testing starting in September—helping residents with tasks like appointments, housing searches, and taxes, plus tools for small businesses. Local Business Growth (India): Meesho said Rakhi orders rose 36% YoY, with non-metros driving ~73% of demand and more small sellers joining the platform. Energy Access (Kenya): Chinese off-grid solar systems are expanding electricity to remote communities, supporting schools, communications, and small businesses. Fintech Risk Watch (US): A new study warns tokenized deposits could cut US bank lending capacity by up to $580 billion if widely adopted.
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