Category: Startup

Quoqo: Redefining Legal-Tech with AI to Empower SME Growth

Small Enterprise India

In today’s fast-moving business world, legal and compliance processes are often seen as slow, complex, and resource-heavy, a bottleneck for growth, especially for SMEs. Recognising this challenge, Chetan Nagendra, a seasoned corporate and technology law expert, founded Quoqo Technologies Pvt Ltd in 2021 with a bold vision: to make legal workflows as seamless, intelligent, and scalable as modern enterprises demand. Drawing on two decades of experience in building technology-forward legal practices and advising companies on cross-border compliance, he set out to reimagine how organizations approach contracts, risk, and compliance. At…

EnMac: India’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Robot for Businesses of All Sizes

Small Enterprise India

At the heart of every transformative startup lies a bold question. For Sumana Mandal, that question was: “What if robots could adapt to the real world, not just the perfect factory floor?” From building precision actuators, the silent muscles inside machines, to creating EnMac, India’s first AI-powered autonomous mobile robot designed for imperfect shop floors, her journey reflects both resilience and vision. What began as a leap of faith with limited capital and a two-member team soon evolved into a company redefining automation for businesses of all sizes. Unlike traditional…

Daten & Wissen: Democratizing Enterprise-Grade AI for Indian SMEs

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Daten & Wissen , a pioneering AI-driven company, is on a mission to bridge the gap between complex artificial intelligence solutions and the everyday needs of small and medium enterprises. Founded in November 2019 by visionaries Chirag Tank and Jitendra Purohit , the company was built with a bold idea: to make enterprise-grade AI both practical and affordable for SMEs. At a time when digital transformation seemed out of reach for many smaller businesses, Daten & Wissen positioned itself as an enabler of growth, helping organizations harness the power of…

SME-StartX: Catalysing Transformational Growth for Startup Innovators in Manufacturing

Small Enterprise India

The Future Factory Forum, held on June 27 at Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, marked a significant milestone in India’s SME manufacturing digitisation journey. Drawing over 150 SMEs from manufacturing and allied sectors, the forum offered a powerful platform for learning, collaboration, and future-readiness. However, what stood out as a game-changer this year was the SME-StartX initiative—a parallel event designed to connect innovative tech startups with their ideal SME clientele through focused, curated, one-to-one business meetings. A Breakthrough for Startups – One Day, One Platform, Real Connections For most tech startups, the…

SME-StartX – Chennai Edition: Powering India’s Manufacturing with Startup Innovation

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After the resounding success of SME-StartX Bengaluru, held as part of The Future Factory Forum 2025, (view Event coverage) the momentum is now headed south to the industrial heartland of Tamil Nadu — Chennai. Scheduled for 21st August 2025, this next edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more impactful. Powered by Small Enterprise India, and supported by NASSCOM CoE – IoT & AI and Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), The Future Factory Forum – Chennai is all set to become a transformative hub where innovative startups…

Digitising India’s SME Manufacturing: The Fast Track to a Trillion-Dollar Economy

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India’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy—and eventually beyond—cannot be realized without unlocking the full potential of its MSME sector. Contributing nearly 30% to India’s GDP, 45% to manufacturing output, and 48% to exports, the SME manufacturing segment is the silent engine of the country’s economic growth. Yet, this sector remains largely manual, fragmented, and digitally under-equipped. If India is to take the fast track toward global competitiveness, digitising and automating this segment is not optional—it’s imperative. While large manufacturing corporations are adopting Industry 4.0 with smart factories and…

Rise Above: 15 Transformative Business Ideas to Diversify, Strengthen, and Thrive in Today’s Market

Small Enterprise India

The post-COVID world has reshaped the way businesses survive, thrive, and grow. Entrepreneurs are now operating in an environment where agility, innovation, and diversification are no longer optional — they are essential lifelines. With changing consumer behaviours, rapid digital adoption, and emerging sectors like AI, EVs, sustainability, and digital services, today’s business scenario is bursting with new opportunities waiting to be explored. Entrepreneurs who diversify wisely can create multiple income streams, reduce dependency on a single market, and ensure long-term stability. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a new-age…

Lighting Up Rural India: How Ramachandra Naidu Galla Built a Legacy of Purpose and Progress

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In the quiet village of Pettamitta near Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, a young boy named Ramachandra Naidu Galla dreamt not just of personal success, but of transforming the destiny of rural India. With nothing more than determination, integrity, and a burning desire to give back to his roots, he returned from a successful engineering career in the United States to start what would become a groundbreaking industrial revolution in his hometown. Today, that dream has materialized into the Amara Raja Group, a ₹16,000 crore conglomerate with diverse interests across energy,…

Grand Finale of SBI College Youth Ideathon 2025 Showcases India’s Brightest Young Innovators

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Top 10 College Startups Announced; Vivek Wadhwa Delivers Inspiring Closing Keynote The Grand Finale of SBI College Youth Ideathon (CYI) 2025), India’s best entrepreneurship launchpad for college students, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, which has emerged as the academic capital of Indian entrepreneurship. The event brought together the country’s most promising student entrepreneurs in an inspiring celebration of innovation, ambition, and transformative ideas. Jointly organised by IIT Delhi, MEPSC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), and ThinkStartup Foundation, with State Bank of India (SBI)…

Startup Mahakumbh 2025 Concludes, Showcasing India’s Innovation Prowess

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The second edition of Startup Mahakumbh , held from April 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, concluded successfully, reinforcing India’s position as a burgeoning global startup hub. The event attracted over 3,000 exhibiting startups, 1,000 investors, and 1,000 incubators and accelerators. With more than 10,000 delegates and 50,000 business visitors from across India and 50 country delegations, the Mahakumbh served as a melting pot of innovation and collaboration. Organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and supported by key industry stakeholders such…

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