The Union Budget 2022 – What’s in for MSMEs & Startups
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The most awaited announcement of 2022 is here now. This year, the budget has a strong focus on the MSMEs. It puts considerable emphasis on almost every industry and digitization in the nation. The pandemic has been a situation full of complexities for everyone. Startups and MSMEs have also suffered a lot. Furthermore, the OMICRON variant acted as the fuel…

Indian Economy Outlook in 2022
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Post pandemic the recovery worldwide has been pushing the inflation index upwards which as a consequence has raised speculations about the monetary policy stance of developed nations. Even before the pandemic happened developed nations opted for low level of interest rates and after the pandemic, there is an increased liquidity injection to stimulate the economy which has led to all-time…

Japanese Plant-Based Company Next Meats Forays in Indian Market; Launches Meat-Free Alternatives for Consumers
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Tokyo-based Company Next Meats has teamed up with Indian food-tech startup Vegan Meat India Private Limited to launch meat-free alternatives with the motive to prioritize sustainability in food production and pare down the incremental burden on the environment using crossover technology. They are also attempting to reduce the acute problem posed by NCDs and carbon footprint in the country by…

Aspire Media and Wadhwani Foundation partner to deliver benefits to the “Small Enterprise Business Awards 2021” nominees
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 ~ Wadhwani Advantage, the flagship initiative of Wadhwani Foundation to provide knowledge support to SMEs & empower them with capabilities to maximise their growth potential~ ~ Wadhwani Advantage shares its expertise by being part of the jury~ Aspire Media has completed the nominations for the MSMEs across India with its 4th Annual awards Small Enterprise Business Awards 2021 (SEBA) to recognize…

SEBA’21 Announcing the Finalists
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For over the past decade, Small Enterprise India have been supporting the MSME fraternity and the last 3 years, these Awards have recognised some truly inspirational people. SEBA’21 shine a light on the outstanding achievements of successful MSMEs. This year in particular, the judges were faced with an overwhelming number of outstanding nominations. With vigor, dedication and a good deal of…

Small Enterprise SME CEO Conference – “The Next Normal – What will define 2022”
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Businesses have spent much of the past two years scrambling to adapt to extraordinary circumstances. This online conference will throw light on those trends that business leaders should see and seize future opportunities. 2021 has seen a major transition. Businesses should look forward to shaping their futures rather than just grinding through the present. The next normal is going to…

Small Enterprise Top 25 Entrepreneurship School Awards 2021
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The Small Enterprise India has been publishing the Top E-Schools list every year. This year the listing will be celebrated with the Top 25 Entrepreneurship School Awards 2021, to recognize colleges, universities and other institutions for their bold and innovative programs that made an impact in the field of entrepreneurship education. The Top 25 E-Schools Awards will be a part…

Zolve raises ₹300 crores in one of India’s largest Series A Funding Rounds at a valuation of ₹1,575 crores
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Zolve has raised ₹300 crores ($40 million) in Series A funding round led by Partners of DST Global with participation from Tiger Global, Alkeon Capital, as well as existing investors Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The funding will help expand the product suite and ramp up hiring and technology to create a seamless user experience for global citizens, says Zolve…

Challenges of Entrepreneurship Development in India
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The Economic survey in 2019-20 using World Bank’s data on entrepreneurship stated that India ranks third in the number of new firms created. However, India ranks significantly lower in terms of intensity when compared with countries like UK and US. Between 2006 and 2016, the mean number of new firms registered per year per 1000 workers was 0.10 whereas it…

Enterprise Risk Management in Family Business – More than Financials
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Risk Management (RM) is an essential part of any organisation. Family enterprise advisors need to be aware that the risk appetite of family decision-makers can make or break a family business. Although leaders in advisory or board positions are generally aware of the importance of the RM function within the organisation, the proper identification, comprehension, and understanding of risk and…