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Why MSME Growth Must Be the Cornerstone of Bihar’s Election

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Bihar is steadily moving beyond its old BIMARU image. To build on this progress, MSME development must now become the cornerstone of its economic journey. Despite years of political churn and policy experimentation, the state continues to struggle with private enterprise growth, job creation, and industrial momentum. Agriculture, public employment schemes, and remittance inflows remain Why MSME Growth Must Be the Cornerstone of Bihar’s Election

The Death of Traditional Jobs and the Rise of Entrepreneurship

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For ambitious young Indians, the rise of the sovereign individual is an extraordinary opportunity.

India’s employment landscape is rapidly changing. Salaries have hardly moved, with just about 0.4 percent yearly growth over the past decade, whereas living expenses and automation skyrocket. Entrepreneurship in India in such a situation is increasing as a viable solution. By opting to create their own business, young professionals can avoid pitfalls of salary stagnation The Death of Traditional Jobs and the Rise of Entrepreneurship

Skill India Needs a Rethink: From Token Training to Transformative Impact

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Regardless of its present shortcomings, the Skill India Mission still holds immense promise.

When the Government of India launched the Skill India Mission in 2015, it aimed at equipping the youth of India with employable skills. With over 65% of its population under the age of 35 years, India is a young nation with immense possibilities. The mission was to skill people in market-relevant skills, create employment opportunities, Skill India Needs a Rethink: From Token Training to Transformative Impact

GST Reforms 2025: How CBIC is Simplifying Tax & Empowering MSMEs in

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These reforms, aligned with the Union Budget 2025-26, aim to simplify GST compliance, improve liquidity, and foster business growth

“GST is not just a tax reform; it is a path-breaking legislation for New India.” — Narendra Modi Introduction: A Boost for India’s MSMEs In a landmark move to strengthen India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has rolled out a series of Goods and Services GST Reforms 2025: How CBIC is Simplifying Tax & Empowering MSMEs in

Policy, Progress, and People: India’s Inspiring Climb to the Top 100 in the Global SDG Index

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In 2024, India was ranked 109th, in 2023 at 112th, and in 2022, it stood at 121st.

India has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top 100 countries in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) rankings for the first time. According to the latest Sustainable Development Report released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, India ranks 99th out of 167 (or 193, as reported by some sources) countries in Policy, Progress, and People: India’s Inspiring Climb to the Top 100 in the Global SDG Index

The Invisible Becoming Invincible: Formalizing the Backbone of Bharat

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Bharat's shift toward a more formal economy is a deliberate, multi-faceted effort spanning technology, policy, finance, and governance.

“When dignity reaches the grassroots, the nation stands tall.” Bharat boasts the world’s largest informal economy, a testament to its ancient economic systems. Yet, for too long, the informal workforce has remained in the shadows, unrecognised and unprotected. This is changing. A quiet revolution is underway, driven by digital platforms, policy reforms, and financial inclusion, The Invisible Becoming Invincible: Formalizing the Backbone of Bharat

India Reimagined: Powered by the Sun and Driven by Hydrogen

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India Reimagined: Powered by the Sun and Driven by Hydrogen

“We will never run out of resources. The supply of minerals is theoretically finite, but human knowledge and creativity are limitless.” — David Deutsch As India strides towards a greener future, one powered not by the black fumes of coal or imported oil, but by the golden light of the sun and the clean potential India Reimagined: Powered by the Sun and Driven by Hydrogen

Beyond China: India’s Ambitious Plan to Conquer Global Markets

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The Government of India is focusing on six major product categories to boost the country’s exports in the year 2025. The categories include Machinery and Engineering Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Gems and Jewellery, Electronic items, and Agricultural products. The likely destinations for these exports could be the US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, China, Belgium, Russia, the Beyond China: India’s Ambitious Plan to Conquer Global Markets

Government Plans New Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs, Inspired by ECLGS

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The scheme shall provide a risk-free credit guarantee of up to Rs. 100 crores to MSMEs in the manufacturing business to boost the capital expenditure in the economy.

The Union Government declared recently that it is working on the credit guarantee scheme for the MSME sector that was announced in the Budget statement in July 2024, intending to implement the scheme in the Budget for the year 2025-26. The scheme shall provide a risk-free credit guarantee of up to Rs. 100 crores to Government Plans New Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs, Inspired by ECLGS

9 Years of Start-up India: Empowering Innovation

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National Start-up Day is celebrated every year on January 16th.

On 16th January 2025, India celebrated the 9 years of the completion of the Start-up India Scheme. On this occasion, the Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi shared a post on X through his handle, acknowledging the impact of the Start-up India Scheme. Launched on 16th January 2016, the Scheme is an ambitious initiative 9 Years of Start-up India: Empowering Innovation

Zoho Campaigns: More Than Just Email Marketing

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Zoho stands as a trusted name in providing Marketing solutions to businesses internationally

We have all received emails in our inboxes from places that we a) willingly signed up for out of genuine interest, b) were dragged into because we wanted something that was being given only on subscribing to their mailing list, and c) didn’t actually want to engage with. But Email Marketing is more than just Zoho Campaigns: More Than Just Email Marketing

How ZED Certification Can Transform Your MSME

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The Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme was launched in the year 2016 by the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.

Certifications are important for a Business because they signify that the business complies with certain quality or operational requirements needed for obtaining that particular certificate. Additionally, rather than talking good about yourself in stating that “I comply” with so and so standards, it is always better to receive third-party validation in “they have certified that How ZED Certification Can Transform Your MSME

Beyond the Click: The Power of Performance Marketing

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Performance marketing is a relatively new concept in Marketing that is rapidly gaining traction across businesses and marketing domains. And there is a good enough reason for this trend. Let’s explore why. A majority of businesses in India are classified as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This means that access to capital resources and sales Beyond the Click: The Power of Performance Marketing

Zoho and NVIDIA Partnership: A New Era for AI-Driven Business Solutions in India

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Zoho Corporation partners with NVIDIA.

Zoho Corporation’s recent partnership with NVIDIA marks a significant milestone in India’s AI landscape. By collaborating with NVIDIA, Zoho aims to create specialized large language models (LLMs) tailored for business needs using NVIDIA’s NeMo technology. This powerful technology combines NVIDIA’s extensive AI expertise with Zoho’s understanding of business software, potentially transforming how businesses interact with Zoho and NVIDIA Partnership: A New Era for AI-Driven Business Solutions in India

Financial Planning is the Backbone of Growth for MSMEs: How Strategic Planning Fuels Business Success

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Financial Planning is the Backbone of Growth for MSMEs

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of many economies, including India’s. They account for a significant portion of employment, innovation, and economic activity. Yet, many MSMEs struggle with financial planning—a crucial factor that can either limit their growth or propel them to new heights. In the face of competition, market volatility, and Financial Planning is the Backbone of Growth for MSMEs: How Strategic Planning Fuels Business Success

Scope for MSMEs in Food Processing To Boost Farmer Incomes, Reducing Wastage, and Creating Jobs

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Food Processing

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are widely recognized as the backbone of the Indian economy. With over 63 million MSMEs contributing around 30% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing millions of people, the sector is crucial to India’s growth story. A significant part of this sector that holds immense promise is food Scope for MSMEs in Food Processing To Boost Farmer Incomes, Reducing Wastage, and Creating Jobs

MSMEs Power Over 45% of India’s Industrial Output: Driving Growth, Employment, and Innovation

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) play a crucial role in India’s economic landscape, contributing significantly to industrial output, employment generation, and exports. As of the latest data, MSMEs account for over 45% of India’s total industrial output, making them the backbone of the country’s industrial sector. The relevance of MSMEs to the Indian economy MSMEs Power Over 45% of India’s Industrial Output: Driving Growth, Employment, and Innovation