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As business operations and compliance increasingly move to digital platforms, women entrepreneurs in rural or underdeveloped areas may face challenges due to limited access to technology and digital literacy, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, Nasscom Foundation
Read MoreIndia has more than 70 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), creating over 111 million jobs and contributing nearly 30 per cent to gross domestic product (GDP)
Read MoreThe Digital Competition Bill (DCB) may create a false sense of "fairness" but will limit choices for small businesses. Experts note that the DCB removes valuable services provided by big platforms
Read MoreFor India, rising government debt is a pain point and experts note that it must be resolved by converting central and state PSUs to listed entities
Read MoreIn a pre-budget meeting with union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry bodies such as PHDCCI, FICCI and Assocham suggest bolstering Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and helping them overcome monetary hurdles
Read MoreThe tax processes, harassment and intimidation by state tax authorities are pulling the clock back for ease of doing business, say experts
Read MoreLesser women in the Lok Sabha could have an impact on the diversity of standpoints or perspectives in policymaking and potentially slow down the advancement of legislation that addresses women's issues and broader economic and social concerns, industry leaders say
Read MoreThe MSME sector expects the new government to enhance access to credit, simplify regulatory frameworks, and provide robust support for digital transformation
Read MoreDespite the electoral victory, this is the first time when the BJP failed to cross the halfway mark alone in the general elections under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership
Read MoreIn India, monitoring the spatial and temporal distribution of the monsoon will be important, according to the reports
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