AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUPI Rules Clarified for Merchants: India’s Payments Council says UPI stays free for consumers and small merchants won’t pay MDR charges, even as policy shifts could allow fees for some business transactions above ₹2,000—keeping the focus on a sustainable payments model. SME Credit Still Sluggish: A Philippines report finds MSMEs get only a small slice of bank lending (about 4.48% of portfolios), far below mandated allocation targets, showing how financing gaps keep holding back growth. SBA Supply-Chain Push: The U.S. SBA launches a $20M Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to fund small firms scaling domestic manufacturing in advanced metals, materials, and energy components. Industrial Park for SMEs: Bangladesh plans a new 400-acre Bogura industrial park because the existing estate is full and SME demand for plots keeps rising, with a push to cut financing costs. Local Business Headwinds: Champaign’s Downtown Plaza Phase 2 begins, and downtown businesses complain about lost parking spaces. Foreign Influence Watch: A Southern California city moves to add guardrails after a former mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered agent for China. Tax Relief How-To: A home-office tax guide highlights what self-employed owners can deduct without needing a dedicated room.
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