AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorking Capital: Indian MSMEs turned to invoice financing during festive stocking, with TReDS platforms funding ₹75,788 crore in August and September — up 36% year over year. Faster Setup: Bangladesh plans to cut the time for business licences and approvals from as much as 355 days to 18, using parallel processing and a single digital platform. AI Adoption: For Indian businesses, the next step is to target specific operational problems and measure returns, rather than simply adding AI tools. Borrowing Costs: The Bank of England’s rate rise to 4% could add pressure for small firms already managing tight cash flow. Cybersecurity: Mastercard has launched a free platform to help Europe’s small businesses strengthen cyber defences. Trade Costs: Canadian small-business owners are seeking tariff relief, as changing US tariff rates strain firms.
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