Women-led enterprises now account for 39% of India’s registered MSMEs, and the government wants that share to rise to 50%, according to MSME Secretary Bharat Khera. Speaking at an event organised by India SME Forum with Google India, Khera...
India’s largest cities are tightening their grip on entrepreneurship, with Kolkata, Surat and Greater Hyderabad accounting for more than 22% of all unincorporated business establishments across the country’s 46 million-plus cities, according to a new MoSPI report. The findings...
Launched in April 2015 by the Department of Financial Services, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to democratise credit access by providing collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh through scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs and microfinance institutions to individuals launching...
By Raksha Choubey
Behind every enduring brand is a story shaped by belief, perseverance, and deeply heldvalues. AMRA Silver Jewellery is one such story, one that began not with scale or certainty, but with faith, family support, and a clear sense...
Budget 2026 has announced a nationwide collateral-free term-loan programme for first-time entrepreneurs and expanded invoice-discounting access for micro enterprises through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), in a combined push to widen early-stage and working-capital finance for new and...
As India heads into Union Budget 2026, industry leaders across sectors are calling for focused reforms to sustain growth momentum, unlock private investment, and address long-standing structural gaps. From MSMEs and startups to large enterprises, the consensus is clear:...
By Raksha Choubey
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, creating real impact requires more than business skills, it requires vision, purpose, and a deep commitment to making a difference. For Ms. Kinjal Bosamia, CEO and Executive Director of KNB Green...
By Raksha Choubey
Rooted in resilience, guided by empathy, and strengthened by technical rigour, the journey of Ar. Ranjita Ganvandi, Founder Partner and Principal Architect of PRAG OPUS, is a compelling story of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Balancing the roles of architect,...
A recent government update outlines a coordinated set of quality, certification and credit measures designed to support India’s MSME sector. From phased Quality Control Orders (QCOs) with explicit relaxations, to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) fee concessions and Reserve...
By Raksha Choubey
Rockford Kids Academy in Pune began as a deeply personal mission. Before it became a modern, thoughtfully designed preschool, it was simply a mother searching for a space that understood a child’s needs. Its founder, Mrs. Ruchi...
