In today’s fast-evolving workplace—where physical and digital boundaries continue to blur—leadership is no longer just about making decisions; it’s about making sense of complexity. Bala Vummidi, Senior Vice President – Human Resources at Gorilla Technology Group, believes that the most effective leaders are those who lead through the lens of the 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and […]
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) represents an important opportunity for Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It will help these businesses access new markets, improve their skills, and work together with UK partners on innovation and growth. As India and the United Kingdom negotiate the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the […]
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Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the 166th anniversary of Income Tax Day observed by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary also graced the event with his presence. Shri Arvind Shrivastava, Secretary, Revenue; Shri Ravi Agrawal, Chairman, […]
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However, 6,019 recognized startups shut shop as of July 18, 2025, according to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs data. This comes as the country’s startup ecosystem is showing signs of recovery after over three years of funding slowdown. In the half-year period, five new startups turned into unicorns. Almost 21,683 startups have been recognized under […]
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Women entrepreneurs were given 86,738 loans worth ₹20,521.41 crores. Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Government sanctioned ₹28,996.15 crores under 126,508 loan accounts to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs over the last three fiscal years. The Finance Minister, in reply to a Rajya Sabha question, said the objective of the Stand-Up India Scheme was to […]
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The measure of the success of a business entrepreneur is how wealthy and how quickly he or she becomes, says Arun Maira, Author of Reimaging the Indian Economy. According to Webster’s Dictionary, an entrepreneur “is a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business enterprise, usually at considerable risk and initiative”. As a […]
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What trends are you seeing in MSME credit growth and asset quality this year? Insights from the latest TransUnion CIBIL – SIDBI MSME Pulse Report highlight a very encouraging outlook for the MSME sector, both in terms of credit growth and asset quality. The data shows that MSMEs continue to demonstrate resilience and growing financial […]
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Canada has updated the amount of funds required for foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence in the country. Foreigners wishing to apply for permanent residence in Canada will now have to show a higher amount of funds as proof to be eligible for the Express Entry Programs. For Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has […]
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The Finance Ministry has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to undertake a third-party evaluation of their Boards’ performance, in the wake of instances of misgovernance at the helm of a few lenders that also raise questions about the scrutiny exercised by their Boards, a senior Government official told Business Standard. “Since a couple of governance issues […]
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The total US trade in these 161 items is valued at $22 billion, Vietnam could realistically pose a competitive threat in just $5.4 billion worth of trade. India risks losing up to $5 billion in exports to Vietnam if it fails to strike a trade deal at a lower tariff with the United States, according […]
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