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

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

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

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…

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Entreprenurs, FEATURED, Leadership, Opinion, TOP STORIES

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

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

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…

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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

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

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…

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

What Startups Can Learn from Family Businesses—And Vice Versa

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What Startups Can Learn from Family Businesses—And Vice Versa

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…

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

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

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

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…

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

Why the Old HR Model No Longer Works

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Why the Old HR Model No Longer Works

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…

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Business, Human Capital, Leadership, Opinion

Your CV Is Not Their Commodity: Rethinking Digital Hiring Ethics

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Your CV Is Not Their Commodity: Rethinking Digital Hiring Ethics

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,…

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Business, FEATURED, Human Capital, Opinion, TOP STORIES

Closing the Last Financial Window? RBI’s Gold Loan Norms Risk Reviving Informal Lending in India

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Closing the Last Financial Window? RBI’s Gold Loan Norms Risk Reviving Informal Lending in India

When Emergency Credit Becomes a Casualty of Regulation!!!A probable political backlash could emerge as millions of low-income and rural families—struggling to access emergency funds—perceive the new RBI gold loan norms as a government-endorsed closure of their last legal credit lifeline, especially in an election-sensitive climate.While the RBI is constitutionally independent and rightly so, monetary policy…

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FEATURED, Finance, Opinion, Politics

Smart Mobility Surge: Automotive Electronics Market to Reach USD 455 Billion by 2032

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Smart Mobility Surge: Automotive Electronics Market to Reach USD 455 Billion by 2032

The global automotive electronics market is entering a dynamic new era, with projections indicating a leap from USD 255 billion in 2023 to approximately USD 455 billion by 2032. This robust expansion, as reported by DataIntelo, is underpinned by a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and signals significant opportunities for SMEs and startups in…

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