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 MoreIndian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 90 per cent of businesses and over 70 per cent of employment, according to the United States (UN) and are the core business of several economies
Read MoreOver 633.9 lakh micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across India of which more than 99 per cent fall under the micro category
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 MoreThe years 2022 and 2023 have been pivotal for SME IPOs in India. There was a noticeable shift towards priority sectors such as agriculture, logistics and infrastructure, and manufacturing, writes Tarun Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Highbrow Securities
Read MoreApprenticeships are a proven pathway for addressing skill deficits and they offer the dual advantage of on-the-job training combined with theoretical knowledge rooted in the core job role, writes Ramesh Alluri Reddy, Chief Executive Officer, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship
Read MoreCurrently, over 4 crore MSMEs are registered on the Udyam portal and only 1.5 crore have GST registration
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
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