Insights, Policy, and Business Intelligence for SMEs, Businesses, and Entrepreneurs
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.
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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The worldwide automotive coatings industry is projected to grow from USD 18.4 billion in 2024 to USD 29.1 billion by 2032, according to a new market study by Research Intelo. The report forecasts a 5.2 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2025 and 2033, citing surging vehicle production, stringent environmental regulations, and rapid advances…
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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…
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…
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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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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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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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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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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