Category: SMEs

Beyond Startups and SMEs: Towards an Integrated Enterprise Ecosystem for the Future

13 June 202613 June 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The future of enterprise development requires moving beyond the traditional divide between startups and SMEs. As business models evolve, innovation is emerging from both new ventures and established enterprises. Building integrated enterprise ecosystems that combine experience, technology, finance, mentoring, and innovation capabilities can unlock new opportunities for growth, competitiveness, employment, and sustainable economic transformation. Over…

FEATURED, innovation, Opinion, SMEs, Startups, Technology, TOP STORIES

India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

2 June 20262 June 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The signing and impending implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) comes at a time when international trade relationships are being reassessed. Businesses are diversifying supply chains, countries are seeking dependable economic partners, and enterprises are exploring markets where long-term cooperation and investment opportunities can be developed. The India–Oman CEPA should therefore not…

Business, FEATURED, Free Trade, India, News, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

From Conflict to Correction: Evolving Economic Priorities in the Gulf

10 April 202610 April 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The recent phase of military tension involving the United States–Israel coalition and Iran appears to be moving toward gradual de-escalation. Even so, the economic effects of several weeks of heightened uncertainty are likely to persist across sectors and regions. Energy market anxieties, including localized supply disruptions, have once again highlighted the importance of resilient distribution…

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Small Business Cyber Insurance: From Optional Safeguard to Strategic Necessity

9 April 202610 April 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

According to Growth Market Report,the global small business cyber insurance marketsize reached USD 3.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust demand for risk mitigation solutions among small and medium enterprises. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted value of USD 16.2 billion by 2033. The global small business landscape is…

FEATURED, SMEs, Technology, TOP STORIES

Parametric Weather Insurance Emerges as a Strategic Risk Instrument for SMEs Amid Rising Climate Volatility

2 April 20262 April 2026 Chris Peterson No Comments

According to Research Intelo, the Global Parametric SME Weather Insurance market size was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 15.7% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2033. The primary factor driving this impressive growth is the increasing frequency and severity of weather-related events, which has heightened risk…

FEATURED, SMEs, TOP STORIES

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