The Sage SME Pulse report found strong sales and margins offset by a chronic late-payment problem with 49% of invoices overdue.
Tag: Growth
World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 2.5% for 2026 on Energy Shocks
The World Bank’s June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report lowered its growth projection due to Middle East conflict-driven energy price increases.
Scientists Say Aging Brain Is Far More Capable of Growth and Improvement Than Previously Thought
A new study challenged long-held beliefs about cognitive decline in older age finding that the aging brain retains remarkable capacity for neuroplasticity and improvement.
Oak Trees Can Continue Photosynthesising for Months After Seasonal Growth Ends Ecologists Find
Ecologists discovered that oak trees remain metabolically active and continue converting sunlight to energy for months after visible growth has stopped a finding that changes carbon cycle models.
India’s MSME Sector Records 17 Percent Growth Supported by Government Guarantee Schemes in FY26
India’s micro small and medium enterprises expanded by 17 percent in 2025-26 driven by government-backed credit guarantee programs that improved access to formal financing.
India’s Exports to African and Latin American Markets Post Record Growth in FY2026-27
India’s export diversification strategy paid off in FY2026-27 with exports to Africa and Latin America posting record growth rates driven by pharmaceuticals textiles and agri products.
India Aims to Achieve $350 Billion Textile Export Target by 2030 Driven by Technical Textiles Growth
India’s textile sector reached $190 billion in 2025-26 and the government is counting on growth in technical textiles and stronger export partnerships to hit the 2030 target.
India Pharmaceutical Exports Continue Double Digit Growth as Generic Drug Demand Rises Globally
India’s pharmaceutical export sector continued to record double digit growth rates as global demand for affordable Indian-made generic drugs and vaccines accelerated.
India Digital Infrastructure Records Remarkable Growth Momentum Highlights PM Modi at Event
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure including record UPI transactions broadband penetration and digital public services at a national event.
India Private Sector Capex Leading Economic Growth With Manufacturing Boom in H2 FY26
Private sector capital expenditure accounted for more than 70 percent of fresh investments in the second half of FY26 with the manufacturing sector leading the surge.