AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMSME Support: Telangana plans a Centre of Excellence to help small firms adopt technology, reach new markets and connect with investors, alongside monthly grievance sessions. Public Contracts: Small contractors are seeking a bigger role in the infrastructure boom, but bonding costs and limited resources can keep them from bidding directly for major projects. Cost Pressures: Malawi’s fuel shortage is disrupting transport and deliveries in Lilongwe, while businesses in Kansas City say soaring diesel prices are squeezing trucking operators. Tax and Payments: Australian small businesses are pushing back against the tax office’s credit-card payment ban, warning that losing the option could raise costs. India’s GST changes, meanwhile, could ease compliance for millions of small firms through annual returns and simpler e-commerce selling. Finance: Nigeria has reopened applications for a 50,000-naira small-business grant, while India’s small-business credit market continues to expand.
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