Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni, Director – SME Chamber of India and SME Business Forum Mr. Raymond Dsaoza – SME Coach – PassionPrenuer addressing the delegates on Are you a Solopreneur or an Entrepreneur Mr. Kauhik Chandra – CAO – Atkonnectt Redefiningg Business addressing the delegates on The F.A.C.T.S Driving Your Business Mr. Rahul Dubey – Product […]
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Set to take charge by end of August, sources say Narayanan’s immediate task would be to clean up and overhaul the operations of the lender. Ravi Narayanan, former Group Executive of retail liabilities, branch banking and products of Axis Bank has been appointed as CEO of SMFG India Credit, according to sources in the know. […]
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IndusInd Bank launched ‘Indus StartUp Banking’ on August 11, 2025, a comprehensive program to support early-stage startups in India. The initiative offers banking facilities, credit and beyond-banking services, including current accounts, API access and premium lounge access. Startups under 10 years old can apply, benefiting from customized solutions and strategic partnerships. IndusInd Bank on Monday […]
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Mr. Mahesh Salunkhe – Director, SME Chamber of India delivering the Welcome Address Mr. Dhrubashish Bhattacharya – Head MSME & Co-lending, Bank of Baroda addressing the delegates on Role of Bank of Baroda for the development of manufacturing & export sector Mr. Amitkumar Mahale – Chief Manager, Bank of India, SMEUC Pune, addressing the delegates […]
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India’s electronics exports are projected to surge by 30% annually, potentially exceeding $46 billion by FY26, fueled primarily by mobile phone shipments. The sector witnessed a 47% growth in the first fiscal quarter, with the US being a major export destination. India’s electronics exports are expected to grow around 30% on-year to breach the $46-50 […]
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With US tariffs hitting exports, Arvind Panagariya urges India to finalize the EU FTA and pursue long-pending reforms. He calls this a 1991-style moment, pushing for changes in land, labor and trade policies to boost India’s global competitiveness. With the tariff war unleashed by the US threatening to hit India’s shipments to its largest exports […]
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Private equity firms like KKR and Blackstone are increasingly pushing their portfolio companies to establish global capability centers (GCCs) in India, with investments quadrupling in the last five years. These PE-backed GCCs, focused on sectors like SaaS and BFSI are designed for rapid value creation. They drive product development, enhance profitability and accelerate platform transformation. […]
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India’s economy faces potential disruption as new tariffs threaten $87 billion in exports to the US, potentially shaving off up to 80 basis points from GDP growth. Brokerages warn of significant impacts on export-heavy sectors, leading to possible Government intervention and RBI rate cuts. With the first wave of 25% Trump tariffs kicking off today […]
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Imran Shaikh Founder, Profound Consulting The Problem: A State of Constant Firefighting Indian manufacturing SMEs are the engine of our economy, but they often operate in a high-pressure environment, battling a trio of interconnected challenges: Financial Squeeze: A critical lack of cash flow, worsened by delayed payments and difficulty securing loans, starves the business of […]
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The initial public offering (IPO) refers to the process by which companies sell their shares to the public to raise equity capital from investors. Small and medium enterprise initial public offerings on the NSE Emerge platform surged to an eight-month high in June, marking robust investor interest across sectors and geographies, according to the latest […]
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