27/06/25
India’s Mighty Minis: The Race To Empower Its Small Businesses In India, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the unsung engines of economic dynamism—driving growth, fuelling innovation, and employing millions. Though small in size, their collective weight is formidable. To recognise their role in the global economy, the United Nations designated June 27 as […]
19/05/25
Small-town youth wows Bill Gates, turns college project into multi-crore startup Aurangabad engineer Yogesh Gawande turned his college project into Niyo FarmTech, a solar-powered sprayer startup that has empowered over 12,000 farmers across 14 states. With 5,000+ units sold and 100+ jobs created, the Rs 4.3 crore venture even impressed Bill Gates, who personally tested […]
21/04/25
In India, Starting A New Business Means Navigating Red Tape, Delays & Middlemen As union minister Piyush Goyal criticises startups for lacking innovation, entrepreneurs tell BW Businessworld that starting a business in India remains tough due to red tape and systemic hurdles “Your department sat on my application for over two years,” wrote the founder […]