SME Sector
Reshaping norms: How organisations can build equitable workplaces for women
Organizations must move beyond symbolic gestures and take definitive actions to build equitable workplaces.
Breaking barriers: How women are redefining and building leadership in tech
Despite historical biases and ongoing challenges, initiatives and representation are empowering more women to thrive.
From farms to factories: Accelerating women's economic empowerment in India
Empowering women economically is critical, not only for gender equality but also for national economic progress, burdening policymakers and society to eliminate existing barriers.
60% of women-led businesses see over 10% revenue boost post securing loans: Indifi
Indifi Technologies reveals that nearly 60% of women entrepreneurs who secured business loans saw over a 10% revenue boost. Women-led businesses from tier-2 cities also saw significant growth in loan disbursals, highlighting increased financial access.
Why dropshipping is the new favourite of e-commerce town
Growing alongside e-commerce, dropshipping is gaining traction among entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for online trade, creating new opportunities for third-party logistics players and digital marketers.
96% of women entrepreneurs adopting digital business tools are from ‘Bharat’, says Tide data
About 22 million small businesses in India are owned by women, making up around 20% of such businesses in the country.
Som Distilleries and Breweries announces new greenfield project in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority has allocated 40 acres for the venture, which aims to leverage the state's large consumer market and boost local economic growth and employment.
Lorien Finance raises $2.25 million Pre-Series A
With support from investors like FlatIronX and Seedstars, Lorien aims to extend its reach and enhance its technology, particularly benefiting Indian students.
RBI is a firm but fair regulator, has been cautioning about over-leverage for a while: Rajat Deshpande, FinBox
Launched in 2017, the new-age embedded finance platform offers a solution to organisations so that they can add lending (business, personal, bullet loans, and credit line products) opportunities on top of their existing offerings.
Experts at ET SME summit call for cutting red tape to elevate MSME ecosystem in Coimbatore
The ET SME Make in India Regional Summit, which is a series of on-ground events, aims to unravel opportunities, tackle challenges, and foster knowledge-sharing and networking to propel the next phase of growth for Indian MSMEs.
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1 Play Group strengthens its advisory panel, onboards Rachna Baruah for next phase of India growth
Baruah joins the Singapore-based tech company’s advisory panel to lead communication and strategic marketing efforts.
Create a direct correlation between FRP and sugar selling price, says ISMA’s Deepak Ballani
It has been five years since the sugar selling price was last revised; the financial woes faced by sugar mills are expected to continue unless a timely resolution is reached with respect to the selling price, says Ballani.
Government's stance on economic growth & infra development big positives: ELM Designs, Ninad Pardeshi
Tax reforms and incentives have encouraged more people to invest in high-end properties, thereby increasing the demand for luxury interiors, says ELM Designs.
UAE’s Invest Bank onboards Veefin Solutions to digitise their SCF operations
Invest Bank in the UAE collaborates with Veefin Solutions to digitize its Supply Chain Finance offerings, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience. The partnership is set to streamline financing processes, reduce manual intervention, and provide faster access to working capital for businesses.
A sea change: How AlphaMERS is redefining small business innovation in India
DC Sekhar, MD of AlphaMERS, is a serial innovator with a zest for simple, home-grown solutions. The recipient of the 2023 ET MSME Awards discusses his background, current challenges, and future endeavours
How low cost of business, entrepreneurial mindset are helping MSMEs thrive in Coimbatore
Coimbatore has consistently harnessed its manufacturing strength and entrepreneurial spirit to support small businesses across various industries.
