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Gramodhaya Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionise Rural Entrepreneurship with India’s First Dedicated E-Commerce Platform

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Gramodhaya, India’s pioneering e-commerce marketplace dedicated exclusively to rural entrepreneurs is set to launch soon, today announced a landmark pre-seed funding round led by visionary investor Raji Krishnan. This strategic investment will power the platform’s development and nationwide rollout, beginning with free vendor onboarding in Ernakulam district, Kerala, and full operations by March 2026. Raji Krishnan, a strategic HR powerhouse with 20+ years at Microsoft and NIIT, IIM Bangalore (EGMP) alumna, sees rural e-commerce as destiny’s pivot. “This isn’t mere investment; it’s unleashing democracy in opportunity,” declared Krishnan. “Digitising rural…

2025 SME Snapshot: E-commerce Triumphs Amid Finance Hurdles and Tier-3 Surge

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2025 marked a pivotal year for Indian SMEs, blending triumphs in digital transformation with enduring structural challenges across key sectors. Amid global uncertainties, policy interventions like GST 2.0 rate cuts and PM Gati Shakti propelled e-commerce and logistics forward, with order volumes surging 13.5% YoY and Tier-3 deliveries accelerating 29%. Total e-commerce GMV hit $151 billion, empowering rural entrepreneurs via platforms like Meesho and ONDC. Finance saw credit exposure climb 16% to ₹46 lakh crore, yet high rates and collateral gaps excluded micro-units. Exports reached $820 billion, but Red Sea…

Announcing winners of ‘The Amara Raja Better Way Awards 2025’

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The Amara Raja Group, a $2 billion global conglomerate, is proud to announce the winners of ‘The Amara Raja Better Way Awards’. The prestigious annual awards were instituted three years ago to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional individuals and entities that contribute to improving the quality of life in rural areas by providing better access to better opportunities. They were evaluated on their social and community impact, as well as their role in creating local employment opportunities. The award was presented by Dr. Galla Garu’s daughter, Ramadevi Gourineni. She is Managing…

Small Enterprise Magazine, Dec’25 Issue

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As we close yet another transformative year for India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the December’25 issue of Small Enterprise Magazine turns its spotlight on a theme that will define the next decade of SME growth—Industry 4.0. For India’s manufacturing sector, digitalisation is no longer optional; it is the critical pathway to global competitiveness. Technologies such as AI, IIoT, robotics, automation, and data-driven decision-making are helping SMEs enhance efficiency, reduce errors, optimise resources, and scale sustainably. To drive this shift, Small Enterprise India has been actively championing the movement through our national roadshow,…

Future Factory Forum Coimbatore Ignites SME Digital Revolution: Third Success in Nationwide Roadshow

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The Future Factory Forum successfully concluded its Coimbatore edition on 11 December 2025 at The Residency Towers, marking the third city in Small Enterprise India‘s nationwide roadshow on digitising SME manufacturing, supported by K-Tech CoE Data Science & AI – NASSCOM Indian SMEs, contributing 30% to GDP, face existential threats from global competition without Industry 4.0 adoption—IIoT, AI, automation, and robotics can slash costs by 20-30%, boost productivity 50%, and unlock export markets. Coimbatore, the “@” for textiles, pumps, and engineering, now risks stagnation amid digitisation waves; local manufacturers must…

Rural Changemakers Selected! 3rd Amara Raja Better Way Awards 2025 Winners

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The 3rd Annual Amara Raja Better Way Awards 2025 has concluded its rigorous validation process, showcasing innovative rural entrepreneurship across 17 states. Small Enterprise India, India’s leading MSME education platform, proudly served as Outreach and Validation Partner for the 2nd consecutive year. Proud Winners Announced These trailblazers excelled in social impact, local employment, revenue growth, and innovation – core criteria of the awards. The Grand Ceremony Awards will be presented by the Amara Raja Group Founder during the 40th Foundation Day on December 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Amara…

Future Factory Forum Coimbatore: From Manchester of the South to Digital Powerhouse – It’s Time for SME Manufacturers to Transform or Be Left Behind

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The Future Factory Forum, Coimbatore is set to take place on 11 December 2025 at The Residency Towers, bringing together leading experts in Industry 4.0, Automation, IoT, AI and Robotics to help SME manufacturers in the region make a decisive shift towards smart, digital factories. With an exceptional line-up of practitioners, technology leaders and manufacturing champions, this forum is designed as a game-changing platform for SME owners, plant heads and decision makers in and around Coimbatore. Coimbatore’s Manufacturing Legacy Often called the “Manchester of South India”, Coimbatore has a rich…

Corrazone Rising: Revolutionising Workspaces with Heart and Vision

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In a world where traditional office culture often stifles creativity and collaboration, a revolutionary vision emerged, one that dared to redefine how entrepreneurs come together, grow, and inspire. Born from the desire to create not just a workspace, but a thriving ecosystem of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, this vision took shape as Kerala’s first women-led co-working space. At the heart of this transformative journey is vahidha t.h., Managing Director of CORRAZONE , whose fierce determination and compassionate leadership have turned challenges into triumphs. Under her guidance, Corrazone has become a…

Qurocare: Revolutionising Home Healthcare with Compassion and Technology

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Qurocare is a pioneering home-based healthcare initiative co-founded by Dr.Rugmani Meenambal, a visionary woman entrepreneur committed to making quality healthcare accessible to all. Focused on serving the needs of the elderly, bedridden, and busy professionals in Trivandrum and beyond, Qurocare combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to deliver clinic-quality medical services directly to patients’ homes. Dr. Rugmani’s unique journey from scientist to healthcare innovator has shaped Qurocare’s patient-centric approach, emphasising preventive care, continuity, and convenience. The venture stands out with its integrated hybrid model, including the innovative “Nurse on Wheels”…

Redacto Raises ₹12 Crore to Lead India’s Privacy-Tech Revolution Ahead of the DPDP Act

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Redacto, an AI-driven privacy infrastructure company building the next generation of enterprise data governance systems, has raised ₹12 Crore in a seed round led by PeerCapital and Antler India, with participation from select angel investors. The funding will be used to strengthen Redacto’s AI capabilities, expand its product and engineering teams, and scale enterprise adoption across India. The fundraise comes at a pivotal moment as India prepares to operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, a landmark law that will redefine how organisations collect, store, and use personal data.…

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