SME Policy Push (India): Parliament passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill 2026, forcing Central Public Sector Enterprises to pay procurement invoices via the Trade Receivables Discounting System, setting a 90-day mediation clock, and requiring courts to release at least 50% of disputed amounts to MSMEs if appeals drag on. Digital Procurement (India): A new India MSME Digital Procurement Report 2026 says only 30–40% of MSME procurement is digital today, but 4 in 5 expect it to drive growth—highlighting a big efficiency gap. Green & Competitive MSMEs (India): The MSME ministry outlined schemes for sustainable certification, lean/competitive upgrades, innovation support (including incubation and IPR), plus green manufacturing and circular-economy financing. Local Market Support (South Africa): eThekwini launched the first phase of a R29m market upgrade, handing permits to 53 informal traders and improving infrastructure and services to help small businesses grow. AI for Small Firms (US/Global): Northern Arizona experts launched an Earthsight AI Consortium to help small- and mid-sized businesses adopt AI safely, with training and secure system design. SME Growth via Anchor Firms (South Korea): Korea’s regional commerce policy shifts from subsidies for facilities to nurturing local entrepreneurs and “anchor” companies to sustain districts after support ends. Procurement as a Fairness Lever (EU): A policy brief argues the EU should use its €2T procurement power to prioritize sustainability and inclusion instead of defaulting to lowest-bid contracts.