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Live, Work, Thrive: Wagle Estate Sets the Trend for Integrated Urban Communities With rising congestion and commuting fatigue in India’s metros, the “Walk to Work” idea is more relevant than ever. Wagle Estate in Thane demonstrates how thoughtful planning and balanced development can turn this vision into a practical reality for residents and businesses alike….
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…
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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…
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Hartford, CT – In a move set to transform the drone sector, a new initiative is providing U.S. military veterans with a direct path to entrepreneurship in the rapidly growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. Aquiline Drones (AD), a Connecticut-based drone manufacturer and AI systems company, has partnered with Ryder System, Inc. and Vets to…
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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…
Hyderabad, 9 September 2025 – Techwave, a global IT and engineering solutions provider, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the PAY360 Awards 2025 in two prestigious categories: Outstanding Customer Engagement Programme and Best FX Initiative. The recognition highlights Techwave’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the financial services sector. Its Best FX Initiative…
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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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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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