More flexible, data-driven trade financing for SMEs navigating the evolving global supply chain? Those are the winning moves and competitive advantages businesses need.
Category: Media Coverage
BGBA and Air8 Sign MoU to Enhance Export Financing for Bangladesh’s Textile Industry
Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air8, a cross-border supply chain finance platform, to strengthen access to export financing for the textile industries in Bangladesh. This partnership represents significant support for BGBA members by providing innovative working capital solutions and valuable global trade insights. The […]
M1 NXT Expands Trade Financing for SMEs with Air8 Partnership
The Indian MSME export sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with total export value reaching ₹12.39 lakh crore in 2024-25. The number of MSME exporters has surged to 173,350, since 2020-21. On the global front, the MSME credit gap is estimated at $5.7 trillion, highlighting the urgent need for accessible trade financing solutions presenting a vast […]
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 […]
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 […]
Innovating Textile Trade: Air8’s data-driven approach to empower SME exporters
In an interview by Just Style Magazine with Alvin Ho, the President of Air8, Alvin shared how innovation transforms textile trade for growth. Just Style: Can you outline Air8’s origins and the mission and vision of Air8? Air8 has been created in late 2021 to address the widening working capital gap, particularly for SME […]
Trade Financing explained: It’s not just about providing cash
In a recent interview with Anushruti Singh from SME Futures, Alvin Ho, President of Air8 explained the concept of trade financing. In today’s market, goods flow seamlessly from one corner of the world to another. However, behind this seamless exchange lies a complex web of financial instruments and solutions collectively known as trade financing. […]
