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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…
Dismissing India’s quick-commerce (Q-commerce) advancements as superficial or lacking innovation is a fundamental misreading of the sector’s complexity and global relevance, said exit entrepreneur and business leader Siddharth Shankar during a recent interview.
The Digital Economy Partnership Framework lays the groundwork for deeper integration that could lead to a larger economic union. Such a move would represent a significant step in advancing economic integration, enabling free movement of goods, services, capital, and digital innovation across member states. This integration would boost intra-bloc trade, attract foreign investment, and enhance…
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The rapid rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry, offering consumers convenience and a wide range of products. However, this growth has come at a cost to India’s small traders and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), who are struggling to compete against large online platforms that often engage in unfair practices. This has…
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