Author: P Koshy

Dr. Perumal Koshy writes on economic transitions, small enterprise ecosystems, and development policy, with a focus on inclusive entrepreneurship and systemic change. His work draws from a background in Area Studies and SME research, with writings published in UN Today, Financial Express, Indian Express, and ERENET Journal. He serves as Editor of Global SME News and leads strategic initiatives at The Enterprise Institute and the Enterprise Futures Lab, where he works at the intersection of enterprise, policy, and knowledge systems. Through TDW Publishing, he supports independent voices and enterprise scholarship across the Global South. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caushie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkoshyin

Outlook 2026 | Real Estate: Infrastructure-Led Growth, Integrated Communities, and the Trust Imperative

2 February 20262 February 2026 P Koshy No Comments

As India’s real estate sector enters 2026, growth is becoming more selective, infrastructure-anchored, and trust-driven. The next phase is defined less by scale and speculation, and more by integrated communities, redevelopment, and alignment with long-term urban systems. Public infrastructure investments, evolving buyer expectations, and stronger governance norms are reshaping where and how value is created….

FEATURED, Opinion, TOP STORIES

Quality, Crisis, and Consistency: The Rungta Tea Story

30 January 20262 February 2026 P Koshy No Comments

In an FMCG landscape often shaped by cost-cutting and short-term scale, Rungta Tea offers a more durable story rooted in consistency, quality, and long-term relationships. In this interview, Girjesh Rungta, Founder and Managing Director of Rungta Tea, reflects on 24 years of enterprise-building—from navigating the disruptions of COVID to accelerating digital transformation without compromising product…

Entreprenurs, FEATURED, Interviews, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Entrepreneurship, Values, and Corporate Governance: Building Nations, Not Just Profits

21 August 202527 January 2026 P Koshy No Comments

World Entrepreneurship Day 2025: Why Values and Human-Centered Governance Matter On World Entrepreneurship Day, it is time to rethink what entrepreneurship truly means. Sustainable enterprise is not measured by overwork, unicorn valuations, or profit alone; it is about building businesses that respect human capital, uphold labour and environmental standards, and foster creativity, inclusion, and societal…

Entreprenurs, FEATURED, Leadership, Opinion, TOP STORIES

A New Landmark Report Calls for Rethinking SME Policies, Digital Readiness, and Sustainable Growth

13 August 202528 September 2025 P Koshy No Comments

Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025 New Delhi, India – August 2025 – A new 276-page flagship report, Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025, calls for a fundamental rethinking of how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are supported in a rapidly changing global economy. Drawing on 25 thematic chapters and 12 expert commentaries from leading…

Africa, AI, Business, Circular Economy, Cyber Security, Data, Doing business, E-Commerce, Entreprenurs, Enviornment, ESG, FEATURED, Green Energy, Leadership, Manufacturing, News, SMEs, Startups, Technology, TOP STORIES

Authoritarianism Begins at Work: Why Businesses Must Guard Against the Psychology of Control

7 August 20257 August 2025 P Koshy No Comments

In times of crisis or transition, the temptation to cling to certainty becomes dangerously appealing. But when certainty turns into absolutism—the belief that “whatever I think, believe, or say is correct, and only my version is valid”—we cross into the realm of authoritarian psychology. This mindset, at its extreme, has historically laid the foundation for…

Business, FEATURED, Human Capital, India, Leadership, Opinion, start-up, TOP STORIES

What Startups Can Learn from Family Businesses—And Vice Versa

31 July 202531 July 2025 P Koshy No Comments

Why Startups Aren’t the Only Face of Entrepreneurship Startups drive innovation, but family businesses and traditional SMEs build resilience, trust, and long-term value. Understanding how these models complement each other is key to redefining entrepreneurship for real-world impact and sustainable economic growth. The global fascination with startups—high-growth ventures chasing billion-dollar valuations—has reshaped how we view…

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, Startups, TOP STORIES

Cyber Insurance: A Critical Shield for SMEs in 2025 and Beyond

28 July 202528 July 2025 P Koshy No Comments

Cybersecurity insurance offers vital financial protection for SMEs, covering losses from business interruptions, regulatory fines, legal costs, and reputational damage. In today’s threat-heavy digital landscape, it’s not a backup plan — it’s a critical pillar of enterprise risk management. In today’s hyperconnected economy, cyber threats have moved beyond the domain of large corporations to become…

Business, Cyber Security, Data, Data Privacy, Technology, TOP STORIES

Why the Old HR Model No Longer Works

9 July 20259 July 2025 P Koshy No Comments

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, one fundamental question is rarely asked aloud but deeply felt across boardrooms and break rooms alike:Is Human Resources as we know it dying? The short answer is: yes—and it should be. Traditional HR, with its roots in industrial-era management, is increasingly out of place in modern organizations. Once the gatekeepers…

Business, Human Capital, Leadership, Opinion

Your CV Is Not Their Commodity: Rethinking Digital Hiring Ethics

7 July 20257 July 2025 P Koshy No Comments

Your Privacy Is Not a Price Tag Governments must act decisively to protect worker data in the digital age. This means enacting dedicated labour data protection laws that go beyond general privacy frameworks. These laws must regulate how CVs, employment histories, and personal identifiers are collected, stored, shared, and deleted. In today’s digital hiring economy,…

Business, FEATURED, Human Capital, Opinion, TOP STORIES