AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorking Capital: India’s TReDS invoice-financing platforms funded Rs 75,788 crore in August and September, up 36% year over year, as smaller firms sought cash for festive inventory. Tax and Lending: Pakistan is planning a three-to-five-year reform roadmap to cut several business taxes and improve SME access to credit, with incentives for banks lending to exporters. Canada’s Budget: Ottawa’s new “Productivity Mega Deduction” would let businesses immediately write off the full cost of eligible capital assets, potentially making investment more attractive for small firms. Borrowing Costs: The Bank of England raised its rate to 4% as energy-driven inflation worsened, adding pressure on UK businesses already facing higher costs. Transport SMEs: Independent truckers in Chile say rising fuel costs and tolls threaten small and midsize carriers, while their strike has disrupted the country’s main export port.
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