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The New Generation of FTAs: Why Services Are Replacing Tariffs as the Main Trade Issue

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The New Generation of FTAs: Why Services Are Replacing Tariffs as the Main Trade Issue

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have traditionally been associated with tariff liberalisation and improved market access for goods. For several decades, trade negotiations largely focused on reducing customs duties, eliminating quantitative restrictions and facilitating merchandise trade. The success of an agreement was often measured by the extent to which it lowered tariffs and expanded opportunities for…

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FEATURED, Free Trade, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Quality, Crisis, and Consistency: The Rungta Tea Story

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Quality, Crisis, and Consistency: The Rungta Tea Story

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…

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Entreprenurs, FEATURED, Interviews, SMEs, TOP STORIES

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

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

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….

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Nano Businesses: The Silent Engines of India’s Growth Story

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Nano Businesses: The Silent Engines of India’s Growth Story

Shankar’s small eatery was more than just a business—it was a lifeline, a testament to the millions of informal enterprises quietly fueling India. This piece uncovers the overlooked world of nano businesses and Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs), revealing their immense importance, the systemic hurdles they face, and how recent reforms are providing a much-needed path…

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Entreprenurs, India, innovation, Opinion, SMEs

Data Analytics for Small Business: Strategies for Competitive Advantage

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Data Analytics for Small Business: Strategies for Competitive Advantage

“The internet says, on an average, 3.5 quintillion bytes of data is being generated daily so the urgency to harness this data is palpable.” In the dynamic world of business, data analytics is the lighthouse guiding SMEs and MSMEs through murky waters. It is not just about numbers and graphs; it is about transforming these figures into actionable insights, driving growth, innovation, and a competitive edge. However, as with all powerful tools, it is essential to wield data analytics with precision. This underscores the need for technical consultation, ensuring that while businesses soar to new heights, they remain grounded in robust strategies, minimizing risks and maximizing rewards. The future is data-driven; are you ready to embrace it?

Business, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

CK Vishwanath: Majority of voters are entrepreneurs, self-employed or gig-workers…

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CK Vishwanath: Majority of the voters are entrepreneurs, self-employed or gig-workers…

Changing voter profile is the end result the global economic transition and on the sidelines of that there are social and cultural implications. But how do political parties meet these emerging challenges and evolve?
The plain reality is that those parties that fail to respond to changing voter expectations, needs and aspirations or will get rejected. Left parties are particularly vulnerable in this sense and they could fall into this trap of voter rejection. Left political segments, often refuse to respond to the specific issues of the above mentioned new voter segments.

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Solar power can make SMEs sustainable

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Solar power can make SMEs sustainable

The MSME sector has a crucial role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And they account for around 25% of the annual energy consumption of the industrial sector as per the “Yes Institute Report” titled “Climate Change as a Driver of Energy Efficiency in MSMEs” brought out in 2016 ( p.8).  Energy is one…

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Opinion, SMEs, Technology