MSME Lending Watch: India’s micro, small and medium enterprise credit growth is expected to cool in FY27 after ~15–16% expansion in FY26, as banks focus on deposit mobilisation and a credit–deposit funding gap shows up in slower deposit growth. Anti-Plastics Push: California’s single-use plastics phaseout law is already triggering backlash, with a coalition of 17 states suing to block it. Startup Safety Tech: A Tampa-area drink-spiking prevention startup, Elora, is building a jewelry-based chemical sensor that alerts users via phone and shares live location with contacts. AI/Capital Markets: China’s onshore IPO revival is accelerating, with chip and AI firms leading as regulators add support for “future industries” listings. SME Digital Rails (India): Ahead of World MSME Day, India’s MSME ministry plans new digital platforms to simplify processes, boost finance access, and expand market reach. Tokenized Securities: T7X says it’s launching a compliance-first platform for on-chain issuance and registered transfer agent services for tokenized securities. Logistics for Growth: Allcargo Logistics highlights that MSMEs need better logistics and market access to compete globally. South Africa Tensions: Pretoria is tightening security and closing roads ahead of a June 30 mass protest targeting foreign nationals.