Category: SMEs

Scaling SMEs: Why Governance Matters as Much as Growth

2 February 20262 February 2026 Santanu Sengupta No Comments

Most SMEs don’t fail for lack of ambition or opportunity; they fail because governance does not mature alongside growth. As enterprises scale, agility without institutional discipline turns into fragility. Board-level mentoring bridges this gap—embedding risk awareness, decision clarity, and financial discipline without stifling entrepreneurial energy. Growth creates momentum; governance ensures endurance. Most SMEs don’t fail…

FEATURED, Governance, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Quality, Crisis, and Consistency: The Rungta Tea Story

30 January 20262 February 2026 Perumal 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

From Survival to Strategy: How MSMEs Are Redefining Growth in a Fragmented Global Economy

27 January 202627 January 2026 Rupam Tandon No Comments

For much of the past decade, the MSME narrative has revolved around survival — navigating pandemics, supply-chain shocks, inflation, and capital constraints. Today, that narrative is decisively changing. Across regions, MSMEs and startups are no longer just adapting to disruption; they are strategically reshaping how growth is defined and delivered in a fractured global economy….

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, Startups, TOP STORIES

Amul and IFFCO Top Global Rankings: A New Benchmark for Inclusive Enterprise Models

15 November 202528 November 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Amul and IFFCO have secured the top two positions in the International Cooperative Alliance’s World Cooperative Monitor 2025 rankings, underscoring the global impact of India’s cooperative ecosystem. Their rise reflects the strength of collective enterprise models that integrate millions of small producers into organised value chains while maintaining local ownership and community-driven governance. This global…

FEATURED, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Family Businesses 2.0: Balancing Tradition with Modern Governance

19 October 202519 October 2025 Rupam Tandon No Comments

Why legacy-led enterprises must professionalise without losing their soul In her article Family Businesses 2.0: Balancing Tradition with Modern Governance, Rupam Tandon explores how India’s legacy enterprises can evolve without losing their essence. As family-run firms navigate global markets, investor scrutiny, and next-gen leadership, governance has become their true test of resilience. Drawing lessons from…

Leadership, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, TOP STORIES

Global Study on Startups and Family Firms: Cross-Learning for Growth and Resilience

18 October 20259 November 2025 Global SME News Desk 1 Comment

Enterprise Futures Lab, in collaboration with Global SME News and TDW Publishing, has launched a global survey to explore how startups and family-owned enterprises can learn from each other to build resilience, ensure continuity, and adapt to digital and economic transformation. Entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders are invited to participate in this 7-minute survey. Insights…

Data, News, Reports, SMEs, start-up

Professor Nelson Granados Joins Prow™ as Chief Intelligence Officer, Strengthening AI and Academic Leadership

17 October 202519 October 2025 Global SME News Desk No Comments

Silicon Beach, Malibu, CA | October 17, 2025 — In a strategic move to deepen its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence and academic innovation, Prow™, the AI-driven fintech platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), has appointed Professor Nelson Granados, Ph.D. as its new Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO). Professor Granados, a globally recognized scholar and…

AI, News, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Why the Right Office Space Is a Competitive Advantage for SMEs

17 September 202518 September 2025 Hiren Chheda No Comments

Hiren Chheda, Founder & Managing Director of Ekatva Group and Chairman, Commercial Development, MCHI Thane, underscores that selecting the right office space can shape an SME’s growth as decisively as product innovation or market strategy. He notes that factors such as location, cost structure, and the surrounding business ecosystem influence credibility, talent attraction, and long-term…

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

The Governance Premium: Why Trust Outperforms Growth

11 September 202511 September 2025 Rupam Tandon No Comments

Strong governance is no longer a compliance burden but a strategic advantage. Startups and SMEs that embed transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership gain investor trust, secure better valuations, and build resilience in uncertain markets. In today’s funding landscape, governance is the true dividend that fuels sustainable growth.

ESG, FEATURED, Governance, Opinion, SMEs, start-up, TOP STORIES

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

13 August 202528 September 2025 Perumal 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…