While traditionally large enterprises had the resources to leverage data analytics, availability of visual analytics as a service has enabled small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to reap the benefits of technology. Information is the lifeline of any business and is a highly valued asset in today’s…
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Small is BIG! Not as a business proposition but as a vote bank
Small is BIG! Literally! On the ground, it is fighting a grim battle for survival. But for its new found proponents, small is a big time opportunity. The talk here is about the small business that is currently facing unprecedented turbulence. For politicians though, this turbulence has come as a …
‘To save Make in India, fix GST for small and medium businesses’
Quarterly filing and higher turnover limits need to be intertwined to stop the GST from becoming a car-wreck for the country’s SMEs
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The rising tide of cash flow-based loans
In the dusty bylanes of Bengaluru, a quiet transformation is happening that has been missed by banks on the main street. In a rapidly urbanizing city, villages have found themselves encircled by urban sprawl. Houses are tightly packed next to each other
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How fintech players can help banks bridge the gap in SME lending in India
Before the Indian government liberalized the economy in 1991, the success of businesses in India depended mostly on government contacts, licenses, bureaucracy and ambition. Today, the competitive landscape is much more diverse, with family businesses having to compete with MNCs for better technol…
Bitter truth: A troubling snapshot of Indian manufacturing
A NITI Aayog and IDFC Institute’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ report sharply delineates the manufacturing sector’s problems
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B2B e-Commerce: ‘Empower intermediaries, not eliminate’
B2B e-Commerce is set to undergo a transformation. The new age companies like Power2SME, OfBusiness, Bizongo backed by VCs have approached B2B sector from predominantly eliminating the middlemen perspective. This business model is facing headwinds with respect to credit, recovery, tech adaption e…
5 advantages of starting your business in India
Looking for growth and expansion? India’s economy is a lucrative bet for starting and growing a business
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GST 360°: Tax, in the bigger picture
Understanding is not merely a product of objective analysis. It needs a perspective as well. The national debate on GST is a case in point. GST can not be admired and criticised merely based on Rs 10 or Rs15 toothpaste and shampoo. It has to be weighed upon a broader taxation policy perspective. …
Is crowdfunding a viable source of MSME funding?
Resolving the tension between protecting retail investors and keeping regulatory costs low is difficult
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