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‘Why MSMEs are hesitant in embracing non-conventional energy sources like rooftop solar’

By Shreyans Jain Sustainability for MSMEs: India is making giant leaps in the renewable energy sector. With a total installed energy capacity of 150.54 GW (as of November 30, 2021), it stands at the fourth position in the world in terms of installed capacity. This includes 48.55 GW of solar, 40.03 GW of wind, 4.83 …

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April 17, 2022
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Zero trust model: How MSMEs can secure their digital assets

By Dipesh Kaura Technology for MSMEs: The MSME sector is rightly hailed as the growth engine of the Indian economy. It comprises 6.33 crore (and counting) MSMEs which employ nearly 11 crore people and contribute to around 30 per cent of the country’s nominal GDP. As a sector, it is posting a double-digit growth rate …

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April 10, 2022
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‘Social enterprises backed by social finance, tech are key to stimulate economy at the bottom of the pyramid’

Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Small businesses led by women and youth and ‘ecopreneurs’ can play the crucial role of change agents in fostering sustainable economic development and building resilience among disadvantaged communities. By Dr Rajan Samuel Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: A traditional business model focuses on employing people to expand their …

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March 27, 2022
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What MSME exporters need beyond a big market opportunity to find success overseas

Trade, import and export for MSMEs: Successful entrepreneurs must meet the prerequisites of being successful professionals, that is, the knowledge, the skills, and the ethical code of conduct for doing business abroad. By Dr Rajendra Prasad Sharma Trade, import and export for MSMEs: Of late, it is fashionable for small firms to eye global market …

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March 3, 2022
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What role intelligent automation can play for MSMEs to withstand supply chain volatilities

Logistics for MSMEs: Supply chain automation is going to be vital to ensuring customer satisfaction, optimizing resources, eliminating waste, and building a sustainable business amidst the fast-changing global supply chains. By Aniket Deb Logistics for MSMEs: The supply shock that initiated in China early in 2020, followed by the global economic shutdown, resulted in a …

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February 20, 2022
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How MSMEs can keep at bay latest jump in logistics cost that seems to be steady and long-term

With lower ability to pass on costs to their B2B customers or to the B2C consumers, MSMEs are forced to absorb some of the additional costs. (Image: Pixabay) By Anjani Mandal Logistics for MSMEs: The MSME sector was particularly hard hit due to the pandemic, as several companies were unable to keep up with increasing …

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November 21, 2021
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How fintechs, banks, govt can reduce lending cost to MSMEs, enhance credit accessibility

Despite the significant contribution made by MSMEs to the country’s GDP and overall growth, these players struggle to secure loans from formal sources. (Image: pixabay) By Alok Mittal Credit and Finance for MSMEs: The MSME sector has remained a key driver of large-scale employment generation and also a lucrative hub for India’s innovative startups. Being home …

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November 14, 2021
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‘Investing in ‘greening’ of MSMEs should be of high priority for India to meet sustainability goals’

So far, India is among the few major economies in the world whose actions in energy transition are consistent with keeping the temperature rise below two degrees. (Image: Pexels.com) By Deepak Sood Sustainability for MSMEs: Since 2019, unprecedented climate action has spurred nations and businesses to prioritize climate change. Sustainability is high on the global corporate …

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November 7, 2021
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Climate change: Should MSMEs pay for Western world’s target of achieving net-zero emissions?

India is home to 6.3 crore MSMEs. It is only with the active participation of MSMEs, the race to net-zero can be won. By Utkarsh Majmudar Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Recent floods in the US and Germany, droughts in Africa, and forest fires in Australia have all been ascribed to climate change. These cause …

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October 24, 2021
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Unicorns: Can MSMEs turn themselves around to become billion dollar businesses in India

MSMEs, most of which are focused on manufacturing, end up being a node in the supply chain and offering a solution to startups without gaining much. (Image: Bloomberg) By Simranjeet Singh Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: At this very moment, our country is forging ahead with around 70 unicorns. A unicorn is basically a …

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‘Why MSMEs are hesitant in embracing non-conventional energy sources like rooftop solar’

Zero trust model: How MSMEs can secure their digital assets

What MSME exporters need beyond a big market opportunity to find success overseas

What role intelligent automation can play for MSMEs to withstand supply chain volatilities

How MSMEs can keep at bay latest jump in logistics cost that seems to be steady and long-term

How fintechs, banks, govt can reduce lending cost to MSMEs, enhance credit accessibility

‘Investing in ‘greening’ of MSMEs should be of high priority for India to meet sustainability goals’

Climate change: Should MSMEs pay for Western world’s target of achieving net-zero emissions?

Unicorns: Can MSMEs turn themselves around to become billion dollar businesses in India

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