Category: FEATURED

India’s Cybersecurity Landscape: Startups, Skilled Talent, and Global Partnerships Drive a $20 Billion Security Industry

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India’s Cybersecurity Landscape: Startups, Skilled Talent, and Global Partnerships Drive a Billion Security Industry

India’s cybersecurity ecosystem is undergoing a decisive transformation, emerging as one of the world’s fastest-expanding digital defence markets. During an interactive session with visiting journalists from European Union (EU) countries in New Delhi, Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), outlined the scale,…

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Cyber Security, Data Privacy, FEATURED, TOP STORIES

Why the Right Office Space Is a Competitive Advantage for SMEs

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Why the Right Office Space Is a Competitive Advantage for SMEs

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…

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FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

The Governance Premium: Why Trust Outperforms Growth

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The Governance Premium: Why Trust Outperforms Growth

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

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

Enhancing Corporate Governance in Indian Startups and SMEs

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Enhancing Corporate Governance in Indian Startups and SMEs

Why Governance Matters at the Grassroots Rupam Tandon discusses why robust corporate governance is becoming a growth imperative for Indian startups and SMEs. From moving beyond founder-led decision-making to building independent boards, embedding ethical leadership, succession planning, and ESG-focused practices, governance is now central to attracting investors, managing risks, and achieving sustainable, scalable growth in…

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ESG, FEATURED, Opinion, Reports, SMEs, Startups, TOP STORIES

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

Strengthening MSMEs for India’s Economic Future

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Strengthening MSMEs for India’s Economic Future

Sandeep R Manakeshwar explores the critical role of India’s 63 million MSMEs in driving national economic growth, contributing significantly to GDP and exports. Despite their immense potential, these enterprises face persistent challenges, including informality, limited access to finance and technology, and skill deficits. Manakeshwar delves into these bottlenecks and offers strategic policy recommendations to foster…

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Business, FEATURED, Opinion, Reviews, SMEs