Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on His 154th Birth Anniversary and His Views on Entrepreneurship

Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, Mahatma Gandhi grew up in a humble background. He is best known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, which he called “Satyagraha.” Mahatma Gandhi, whose full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was one of the most influential figures in the history of India and the global struggle for independence and civil…

G20 Summit New Delhi: Significance and benefits for the Indian MSME Community

India is presiding over the G20 Summit for the first time in 2023, hosting the leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies in New Delhi. The Summit’s theme is One Earth, One Family, One Future, which reflects India’s vision of global cooperation and sustainable development. The G20 summit will be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, 2023 at…

SaaSUMMIT’23 Exceeds Expectations, Leaving SMEs Inspired and Informed

The highly anticipated SaaSUMMIT’23 concluded on 11 August’23 with resounding success, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and SME decision-makers. Hosted at the Bangalore International Hotel, Bengaluru, the event featured a diverse range of presentations, engaging sessions, keynote speeches, Panel discussions and networking opportunities that left attendees inspired, informed, and eager for future technology opportunities that can help SME businesses grow faster. From…

INNOVATION HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES THAT WORK TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY

Plastic cutleries are a significant source of land pollution. As per a report published in Economic Times in 2018, global plastic cutlery results in 22,000 tons of waste that goes directly into landfills every month. These plastics take almost 500-1000 years to decompose totally. One of the solutions to overcome this problem is not to use plastic cutleries, and instead, use biodegradable…

INDIA-JAPAN DEEPTECH INNOVATION & CLEAN ENERGY SEMINAR

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) Japan organized a seminar on India-Japan Deeptech Innovation & Clean Energy on 20th July 2023 at ITC Maurya, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. The seminar was co-hosted by FICCI and TERI. The objective of the seminar was to foster partnership through sharing knowledge, experiences, and expertise between…

ENKASH IS UNLOCKING 100% ACCURACY IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING PROCESSES FOR BUSINESSES THROUGH ITS NEW PLATFORM OLYMPUS

EnKash, Asia’s 1st and smartest spend Management platform has launched “Olympus,” an industry-first solution that automates business payables and receivables. Mid-size and especially traditional businesses lack experience and accessibility of digital payments considering the high costs and efforts involved. While larger companies get desired technology solutions from banks and their software providers, startups and small to midsize businesses have struggled…

BLOOMING SUSTAINABILITY: SMALL BUSINESSES HARNESSING THE POWER OF FLORAL WASTE FOR A GREENER INDIA

Flowers have long held a special place in human culture, representing celebration, beauty, and love.  Global floriculture production is growing at 10% per year.  India, a land with diverse traditions and festivities, has long held floriculture as a cherished part of its cultural fabric.  The floriculture market in India is growing at a CAGR of 20.1%.  Yet, as flower offerings…

Sustainable Development in the Post-COVID Era: Fostering Resilience and Rebuilding for MSMEs

In a world where small businesses lay the very foundation of economies, their significance cannot be overstated. They are the engines that drive economic growth, ignite innovation, and create countless employment opportunities. It is with great enthusiasm that the global community comes together every year on the 27th of June to celebrate International Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day.…

FROM WALL STREET TO FINTECH FRONTIER: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF ZAGGLE’S CEO AND THE SECRETS BEHIND THE FINTECH REVOLUTION

In a world where the conventional is being questioned, and the status quo is being disrupted, Zaggle’s CEO emerges as a disruptive force breaking financial standards. He has redefined the bounds of what was once possible with a bold vision and an uncompromising commitment to innovation. This is the extraordinary story of Zaggle’s CEO breaking free from the chains of…

CONVERGENCE PARTNERS’ INVESTMENTS REBRAND TO SOLCON CAPITAL

NEW DELHI, UAE – 13th June 2023 – Convergence Partners Investments, the deep tech investor started by Andile Ngcaba in 2003 announced it has rebranded to Solcon Capital.  The move comes as the Company launches a big push to empower global deep tech growth through platform economics. Convergence Partners Investments (now Solcon Capital) was the first vehicle structured as a…