International Women’s Day- the origins of this important day stem from the struggles of female workers in apparel manufacturing, who faced mistreatment and unsafe working condition a century ago. While the industry has made significant strides toward responsible manufacturing…
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India Budget 2025 Expectation Highlights: SMEs at the Core of India’s Growth Agenda
Industry stakeholders are optimistic about the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, anticipating major announcements for railway freight and infrastructure. Key expectations include mega wagon orders, increased funding for safety and technology, and the deployment of advanced 12,000 HP electric locomotives. Digital infrastructure providers are also pushing for reforms in power tariffs and tax structures to address […]
Role of AI in Reducing Risk and Boosting Transparency in High-Growth Sectors in India
As India pushes forward on its sustainability agenda, green finance has become a cornerstone of its economic and environmental plans. Now, with artificial intelligence (AI) entering the scene, the potential of green finance is expanding, particularly in sectors such as fashion and general merchandize industries. This technology is crucial in minimizing risk and […]
Empowering Indian SMEs: Air8’s Tech-Driven Approach to Sustainable Financing
In a CXOToday.com Q&A interview, Ankit Verma, Business Development Lead in India of Air8 shared about how Air8 supports and enhances financial inclusion for SME exporters in India. Air8’s agile financing solutions addresses the unique challenges of SME exporters with data-driven and insights-based approaches, enabling them to confidently pursue international opportunities and foster sustainable growth. […]
Podcast: Boosting SME trade financing with tailored solutions and ESG-focused capital distribution
Air8 was invited by IBS Intelligence in their podcast episode. Ankit Verma, Business Development Lead in India of Air8, shared how Air8 transforms trade financing for SMEs in emerging markets with its innovative approach to making working capital more accessible and fostering economic growth. In Episode #759, the focus is about the role […]
Air8’s case study of trade digitalization featured in ICC Digital Standards Initiative’s September report
ICC Digital Standards Initiative recently launched a report, “Key Trade Documents and Data Elements on the Frontlines,” featuring 22 case studies that highlight how supply chain actors have leveraged digital tools and interoperable global standards to address challenges in their supply chains. The case studies cover both private and public sector actions across four […]
Navigating Global Challenges in Fashion Industry with Air8’s Flexible Factoring Solution
Complex global sourcing and distribution and the quest of minimizing environmental impact: these factors create a highly dynamic environment that requires fashion manufacturers to be exceptionally agile in optimizing their supply chain operations…
Market Insights – July 2024 – Asia’s Fashion Hubs Navigate Turbulence of Supply Chain Challenges
The fashion production markets in Asia face challenges from high costs of raw materials, logistics disruptions, impacting exports. Vietnam’s exports remain resilient. Indonesia maintains steady growth. Overall, the Asia-Pacific textile and fashion market navigates supply chain constraints, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical tensions amid shifting production and trade dynamics. Bangladesh Widespread protests erupted across Bangladesh over […]
How Trade Finance Innovations are Boosting the Logistic and Transportation Industry
Trade finance plays a pivotal role in facilitating international trade by providing financial arrangements that support exporters, mitigate risks, improve working capital, and ensure smooth transactions. Ankit Verma, Business Development Lead in India, Air8 shared how trade finance can boost the logistic and transportation industry to facilitate global trade. Traditional forms of trade finance (such […]
IFC partners with Li & Fung, LFX and Air8 to support SME growth and digitalization
In June, Air8 embarked on a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to enhance supply chain sustainability. With the support of LFX and Li & Fung, this alliance represents a major leap towards a greener and more responsible supply chain. Back Row: Riccardo Puliti, Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific […]
