Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then –Diana Ross Who says women can’t be achievers? Or lead from the front? Women in Corporate India have been celebrated year after year, but this Women’s …
Read MoreRati had a thriving business selling her homemade spices and foodstuffs. She had just received a huge order from a reputed caterer and needed supplies. There were more orders flowing in from a local store that wanted to stock her goods. Her existing sales revenue was not enough to buy even half the raw materials …
Read MoreIndia has been an economy that extensively revolved around hard cash for any business exchange. 85% of our labour force received wages in cash. Wondering why? Well, the absence of bank accounts for more than half of our population could be the rationale. More than 95% of our recorded trade transactions have been dealt with …
Read MoreIn the economic fabric of India, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) have a significant role to play. A sector with an assortment of 6,000 products, contributes to an approximate 8% of the GDP in India and facilitates 45% of industrial output and 40% of exports from the country. This seemingly small yet vibrant and dynamic …
Read MoreBeyond the glass walled buildings and air-conditioned offices one sees in cities, are small offices built in residential apartments, factories and foundries. These units make up India’s booming SME sector. A sector much applauded for its contribution to employment, manufacturing output and exports. A sector waiting for a big bang, yet, which is crippled because …
Read MoreFinally, the biggest Tax reform since Independence leading to ‘One Nation, One Tax’ is almost set to be rolled out in India, vide Goods and Services Tax (GST). Did you know, GST is already rolled out and adhered to in over 160 countries worldwide? So applying the same to our country would mean encouraging seamless …
Read MoreDisruption in Financial Services: Nandan Nilekani at TiE LeapFrog What an amazing note by Mr. Nilekani. We summarise what will drive disruption: A. E-Commerce and Mobile – An extremely potent combination for India with high adaption of E-commerce and Low cost smartphone availability B. Move to Cashless Economy – Today only 5% of personal consumption is cashless but massive …
Read MoreWhat is a business loan? Business loans have seen an entire transition phase in India. Right from heavily secured business loans to now availing security-free loans the business loan transition has been quite convenient. A business loan can be taken for an existing business, a new venture, or a start-up. Business loans help you enhance …
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