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Boosting MSME productivity key to 10.5% GDP surge; here's why

Raising productivity of MSMEs is vital to injecting dynamism in the economy, and it could raise India's GDP by 10.5%

Stakeholders are anticipating key signals from coalition government's upcoming budget

The coalition government brings with it a lot of speculation, and stakeholders are watching out for the message emanating from the Budget

India's Viksit Bharat dream: NDA government should revamp spending, adjust taxes, and focus on transformative welfare programs

The NDA government must fundamentally repurpose expenditures, tweak the tax regime, and retain only life-changing welfare measures, says Subhash Chandra Garg

Crucial to India's economic rise, MSMEs need a boost through innovation, digitalisation, and automation

A critical instrument in India's economic ascent, MSMEs need to be uplifted using innovation, digitalisation, and automation, writes Ashish Modi, President, Honeywell India

Trends

Face yoga's rising popularity: A natural way to alleviate tension and stress

The rising trend of face yoga helps soften and relax your face muscles to alleviates tension and stress

Deep Dive

Clarity, more tax sops: Will Modi 3.0 maiden Budget make taxpayers smile?

With the Budget around the corner, taxpayers are hoping that the government will offer them some sops and clear any lingering confusion over choosing between the two tax regimes

MSMEs are struggling to finance ESG integration despite contributing 3-4% of India’s carbon emissions; here's why

MSMEs, which contribute 3-4% of India's carbon emissions, are striving hard to integrate ESG practices into their businesses. but financing this transition is proving to be a challenge

Can the Union Budget 2024-25 boost wage growth and job creation to spark consumption demand?

Boosting wage growth and creating jobs are sure-shot ways to improve consumption demand. Over the years, it's proven to be an uphill task for India but can the Union Budget 2024-25 change this trajectory?

Policy shifts and IPOs have unlocked massive value for small businesses and SMEs; here's how

The working environment of SMEs has undergone significant change due to policy interventions, and IPOs have been helping small businesses unlock an immense amount of value

MSMEs stifled by funding challenges while start-ups soar: Is the lack of innovation the true barrier?

MSMEs have been stymied by limited access to funds, even as start-ups are raking in massive investments. Investors argue that MSMEs lack the disruptive spark. But is this truly the root of the problem?

MSMEs have a new champion: How fintech firms have stepped in to help solve the credit problem

Fintech firms are lending MSMEs a helping hand with their disruptive processes, using alternative data sources and advanced analytics to make credit access easier for small businesses

New income tax provision mandating 45-day payments hurts MSMEs: Will Union Budget 2024-25 offer relief?

A new provision in the Income Tax Act that mandates payments to MSMEs within 45 days has caused unanticipated pain for small businesses. Will the Union Budget 2024-25 fix this problem?

Interview

'HP is good for India, but India is great for HP': Ipsita Dasgupta, MD of HP India, on AI, the computer market in the country and more

Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of HP India, talks about the India market, AI and more

'Corporate mafia, political mafia targeting Patanjali': Swami Ramdev on Patanjali's strategy, SC order, and more

Patanjali group Co-founder Swami Ramdev, who is also Director of Patanjali Foods, on the company's acquisition of the non-foods business of Patanjali Ayurved, his ambitions for a Rs 1 lakh crore turnover, and more

The Buzz

Can Zomato challenge BookMyShow with consolidated online ticketing and dining reservations?

Consolidation of online ticketing and dining reservations may allow Zomato to penetrate deeper into the ‘going-out’ business, challenging BookMyShow

Hyundai Motor India prepares for potentially India's largest IPO, aiming to raise $2.5-3 billion

Hyundai Motor India is gearing up for what could potentially be India’s largest IPO, expected to bring in a staggering $2.5-3 billion for its Korean parent company

GST Council meeting addresses procedural matters, big decisions still awaited

The GST Council meeting took care of procedural matters, but some big decisions are awaited

Ultratech and Adani Group in fierce race to expand cement capacity in South India

UltraTech and the Adani Group are racing for cement capacity expansion in the southern part of India

Editor's Note

Patanjali's run for growth: Where will Swami Ramdev's company go from here?

The new growth formula is predicated on a few strategic calls—converting Patanjali into a predominantly FMCG company by adding to its portfolio, getting into the premium products market, and pulling off acquisitions in the consumer space.