Category: News & Analysis

International Women’s Day 2025: For ALL Women and Girls – Rights. Equality. Empowerment

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International Women’s Day (IWD) is not just a celebration but a global movement advocating gender equality, social justice, and economic empowerment. The 2025 theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” underscores the need for inclusivity and equal opportunities worldwide. Despite remarkable progress, women still face significant barriers—ranging from violence and discrimination to wage gaps and limited financial independence. Globally, women continue to struggle for safety, legal protections, and economic inclusion, making gender equality an urgent priority. Women’s Empowerment in India: Progress and Challenges India has made notable strides…

Kerala Welcomes Global Investors: Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Kochi

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Kerala has once again opened its doors to global investors, signaling a new era of business-friendly policies and infrastructure development at the Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025. The two-day event, that started on 21 February’25, held at Lulu International Convention Centre in Bolgatty, Kochi, aims to showcase Kerala’s investment potential, bringing together visionaries, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the world. A State Ready for Investment In his inaugural address, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan set the tone for the summit, emphasising the government’s commitment to cutting bureaucratic hurdles. “No…

Empowering the Next Generation: How Indian SMEs are Guiding Successors to Global Higher Education

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In today’s competitive global market, Indian SMEs are increasingly recognising the importance of international exposure for the next generation. With family-run businesses experiencing tremendous growth, many SME owners are looking to ensure that their successors receive world-class higher education opportunities abroad. This trend is more than just a pursuit of academic excellence; it is a strategic investment in the future leadership of their enterprises. For many SME families, the process of selecting the right university and course overseas is daunting. Often, young aspirants rely on peer recommendations and online research.…

SME Successors: Unlock Global Study Opportunities

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Small Enterprise Magazine, India’s leading SME magazine, proudly presents its March issue featuring an exclusive Study Abroad cover story. As family-run businesses prepare their successors for the challenges of a globalised world, the quest for the right international education becomes critical. Parents and students alike face pivotal questions: which university, which country, and which course will pave the way for future success? Recent data underscores the rising trend in international education. Over 7.65 lakh Indian students are now studying abroad, marking a surge of more than 50% in the past…

Union Budget 2025: A Transformative Blueprint for MSME Growth and Economic Prosperity

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The Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1, 2025, introducing key reforms aimed at strengthening India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The much-anticipated Union Budget 2025 has arrived, carrying immense significance for India’s 63 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of the nation’s economy. With MSMEs contributing nearly 30% to India’s GDP and employing over 110 million people, every fiscal policy shift profoundly impacts their growth, sustainability, and workforce stability. This year’s budget was expected to address pressing challenges—access…

MSMEs: The Backbone of India’s Economy and 17 Key Budget 2025 Expectations

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The Union Budget 2025, slated for February 1, brings immense anticipation as stakeholders across the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector await transformative measures to address their pressing challenges and unlock their full potential. The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector is vital to the Indian economy, serving as a cornerstone for job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience. Comprising over 70 million businesses, the MSME sector contributes nearly one-third of India’s annual gross value added (GVA) and employs over 216 million individuals. With the Union Budget 2025 on…

Rural Renaissance: How Entrepreneurship is Transforming India’s Villages

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India’s villages are the heart of the nation, home to over 65% of the population and brimming with untapped potential. In our January 2025 issue of Small Enterprise Magazine, we bring to the forefront the inspiring stories of rural entrepreneurs who are transforming their communities and reshaping India’s economic landscape. Titled “Rural Renaissance: How Entrepreneurship is Transforming India’s Villages,” the cover story will dive deep into the waves of change sweeping across rural India. This issue will highlight the incredible journeys of rural entrepreneurs who are not only creating self-sustaining…

2024: Driving Change Through Meaningful Alliances

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A Year of Impactful Collaborations Empowering MSMEs and Rural Entrepreneurs Across India As we bid farewell to 2024, we reflect on a year brimming with exciting milestones, transformative initiatives, and meaningful collaborations. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by the unwavering support of our vibrant small business community, loyal readers, and remarkable partners. Together, we have not only sustained but also amplified our mission to empower entrepreneurs across India, fostering growth and resilience in an ever-evolving economic landscape. From enabling rural entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams to…

Farewell to the Architect of Modern India: Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Legacy Lives On

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With profound sorrow, we bid farewell to Dr. Manmohan Singh, a visionary leader and the architect of India’s modern economic reforms. His remarkable contributions as a statesman, economist, and reformer have forever shaped the trajectory of our nation. Dr. Singh once humbly reflected on his achievements, stating, “I am convinced that the emergence of India as a major powerhouse of the evolving global economy is an idea whose time has come.” His transformative reforms in the 1990s laid the foundation for this emergence, steering India through an economic crisis toward…

Announcing winners of ‘The Amara Raja Better Way Awards’ 2024

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The Amara Raja Group, a $2 billion global conglomerate, is proud to announce the winners of 2nd Edition of ‘The Amara Raja Better Way Awards’, held on 20 December’24 at the Amara Raja Auditorium, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The prestigious annual awards were instituted two 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…

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