SME IPO merchant bankers under SEBI scanner for malpractices, violations of rules

On Wednesday, SEBI passed an interim order wherein Inventure Merchant Banking Services was directed not to take new merchant banking assignment until further orders. SEBI has taken similar action against First Overseas Capital as well. The SEBI action assumes significance as the SME IPO segment is seeing a lot of action in the last few […]

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Chandrakant A. Salunkhe Emphasizes SME-Led Growth at GEMS of Maharashtra 2025 Panel

Mr. Chandrakant A Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION addressing the delegates during Panel Discussion on Progress & Promise: Investing in Maharashtra’s Next Growth Chapter. Others (L to R) Ms. Kavita Thapliyal – ET Now Swadesh (Moderator), Mr. Ashutosh Limaye – Co-Head, Strategic Advisory & Valuations, ANAROCK […]

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Top 10 Growing Entrepreneurs in India Transforming Their Industries In 2025

Md Salman – Project Director, KYC Software: Md Salman, Project Director of KYC Software, is a pioneering force in digital identity verification. Under his leadership, KYC Software has emerged as India’s first Digital Trust platform, transforming how industries verify and authenticate user identities across sectors like finance, hospitality and corporate services. His management vision centers on […]

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7 Small Business Ideas You Could Launch in 2025

Is graphic design your passion? Do you have a knack for fixing broken tech? This could be your year. As the fallout from President Trump’s ongoing tariffs campaign continues to settle over the American economy, it might not seem like a particularly compelling time to launch a new business. But the pressures facing import-driven companies could open doors for […]

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Here are 12 Business Founders to keep an eye on in 2025:

India is the world’s third largest startup ecosystem, with founders at the forefront of innovation and growth. Meet the 12 entrepreneurs making a mark in 2025. India celebrated nine years of Startup India on January 16, 2025, marking the country’s rapid growth in fostering a robust and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. With more than 1.59 lakh […]

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9 Challenges New Entrepreneurs Face in The First Two Years of Business

Running a business, like waging a war, goes exactly as planned right until the moment you start. The main thing to remember is that small business owners will face numerous unexpected challenges in their first two years of operation, testing their resilience, adaptability and determination. The challenges will continue, of course, but by then reacting […]

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Zetwerk mafia on fundraising spree: Scimplify, CBCatalyst, Sanlayan discuss new rounds

While Scimplify is likely to raise $30 million, Sanlayan is in talks to raise $20 million. CBCatayst is discussing a $1 million deal and Lightspeed is in advanced stages to back a former business head at Zetwerk in a $5 million deal, multiple sources told Moneycontrol. A new ‘startup mafia’ is emerging from the ranks […]

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Sanand Industries Association joined the hands with SME Chamber of India and Gujarat Industry Development Association (GIDA) to pave the way for new growth opportunities!

Mr. Ajit N. Shah – President, Sanand Industries Association and eminent Industrialist has paid courtesy visit to Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, Gujarat Industry Development Association and SME Chamber of India to invite and seek support to make a grand success of premium event on “Sanand global expo to be organised 7th to […]

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Slowdown in business activity pulls flash PMI to its lowest levels in 2024

A slowdown in business activity of both the manufacturing and services sector pulled down the expansion of India’s private sector economy in September, according to a survey by HSBC on Monday.  According to the survey carried out by the global banker, the headline flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figure declined to 59.3 in September, […]

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September seeing 2024’s slowest uptick in business activity:

HSBC Flash India Composite PMI drops to 59.3 this month from 60.7 in August: India’s private sector business activity levels expanded at the mildest pace in nine months this September, with output, new orders and export deals clocking the softest upticks so far in 2024, as per the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index, […]

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