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AI for SMBs: 50% of small businesses to adjust IT budgets for AI by 2027: Report

The report highlights that smaller businesses are placing greater emphasis on transparency from vendors before adopting AI solutions.

May 7, 2025 13:30 IST

WhatsApp launches new initiative to train SMBs on digital tools to fasten business growth

Through interactive demos and hands-on personalized training, WhatsApp said small and medium businesses (SMBs) will learn about creating their business…

December 10, 2024 14:42 IST

Almost all small businesses are using a software tool that is enabled by AI

Small business owners say finding the right AI tools helps them save on personnel costs and frees up time. But…

September 25, 2024 11:24 IST

Aye Finance closes Rs 250 crore Series G round from ABC Impact, British International Investment

The latest round would take the company’s total equity capital infusion to Rs 1,250 crore.

September 20, 2024 10:32 IST

Small Businesses generate 35 mn job applications till Aug 2024: Report

Notably, over 55 per cent of total job applications for SMB roles came from tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Jaipur,…

September 18, 2024 13:20 IST

kaleidofin raises $13.8M from Rabo Partnerships, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, others

Kaleidofin had earlier raised a total of $23 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Michael & Susan Dell Foundation,…

September 18, 2024 12:45 IST

National Small Industry Day 2024: Why celebrated? Know history, significance, how it differs from MSME Day

The day highlights the contributions of small industries to India’s growth, employment generation, and innovation, underscoring their status as the…

August 29, 2024 18:45 IST

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MSME lender Lendingkart raises $10 million via ECB for onward lending to small businesses

The capital was raised from a fund managed by impact investment manager BlueOrchard that has so far invested over $11…

May 7, 2024 12:26 IST

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SIDBI’s Subhransu Sekhar Acharya assumes charge as CMD of National Small Industries Corporation

He replaces Vipul Goel, Joint Secretary (Agro and Rural Industry division) at the Ministry of MSME who assumed charge as…

May 3, 2024 17:45 IST

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South Korea prepares financial support for small businesses, builders

Business sentiment in South Korea’s services sector for April turned the most pessimistic since November 2023, a central bank survey…

March 27, 2024 18:48 IST

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Bihar govt approves Rs 2 lakh each to 94 lakh families for entrepreneurship, self-employment

The cabinet also increased the compensation to labourers working in unorganised sectors in case of death and disability.

January 17, 2024 12:35 IST

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S.Korea banks pledge $1.5 bln for small businesses amid push to share profits

The Korea Federation of Banks, which represents 23 financial institutions including Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank, said of the total,…

December 21, 2023 13:43 IST

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What small businesses need to know about new regulations going into 2024

“For a small business, you have a higher cost per employee when it comes to complying with regulations than your…

December 14, 2023 08:00 IST

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National Small Industry Day: Ways for entrepreneurs to navigate the delicate dance of work-life integration

While the pursuit of entrepreneurial success is exhilarating, the consequences of blurring the lines between personal and professional lives for…

August 30, 2023 10:51 IST

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Ever felt irritated over long waiting times to pay bills at a mall? How techie Siva Karthik Devineni is solving this problem for you

The significance of managing customer wait times extends beyond mere convenience; it directly influences customer loyalty, competitive edge, operational productivity,…

Updated: March 14, 2024 18:27 IST

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Q1 FY24: MSME-focused MAS Financial Services reports 26% AUM growth, PAT jumps 25%

The SME loan book grew 25.85 per cent to Rs 3,074.80 crore during the June quarter from Rs 2,443.21 during…

August 3, 2023 00:30 IST

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MSME Day 2023: What is MSME Day and why it is observed globally? Key facts and significance

World MSME Day 2023: The observance of World MSME Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced…

June 27, 2023 06:00 IST

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