Startup-Odisha, an initiative of the MSME Department of the Government of Odisha, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the pre-incubation program. With an impressive…
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Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, a global non-profit organization, is all set to organize a 14-week free online LIFTOFF PROGRAM…
SID serves as the cornerstone of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship. It is driven by the vision of enhancing skill development through innovation, accessibility,…
Member of Parliament (MP), Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (JTN) today inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Ladakh Education Fair 2023 at Eliezar Joldan Memorial College, Leh. In his keynote address,…
By adopting a multi-skilling approach, India can create a more versatile and resilient workforce capable of adapting to the evolving demands of the digital era. In today’s rapidly evolving global…
Romesh Wadhwani’s life story is very inspirational. He was born 10 days after India attained freedom in 1947. He had to face the brunt of partition. He arrived in Delhi…
By Sunil Dahiya The world is changing at an unprecedented rate, and so are the skills required to keep up with the evolving digital economy. Unprecedented technological advancement and artificial…
By Sanjay Shah Quick responses (QR) codes are inescapable and rural India is not untouched by this magic as they have made payments data collection of small businesses very easy…
By Prakash Kumar Imagine stepping out for a much-needed walk after an exhausting day. Enroute, you notice a few overflowing dustbins outside a bus stop. The trend continues as you…
By Prakash Kumar Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, and disaster management is no exception. With the help of AI-led data models, we can now better…
Interview by Narasimha Raju CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Mr. Sunil Dahiya, Executive Vice President, Wadhwani Opportunity, Wadhwani Foundation. Workplaces of the future will be built on…
“The prevailing high salaries for Al-related roles is a result of brain drain. Many of these professionals are migrating to other countries, such as the US, for better career opportunities….
Career guidance is a formal way for students or employees to get advice on their careers at different stages. The process often involves individuals identifying and exploring career options, making informed decisions about their future, and developing strategies to achieve their goals.
Women entrepreneurship in India still has a long way to go. As per the Government of India’s 2021-22 annual report on the MSME sector, only 20.37 per cent of MSMEs…
The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Mohali successfully hosted a two-day start-up demo day on 3rd and 4th March 2023. The event aimed to connect start-ups with investors and…
Romesh Wadhwani says he may have built an empire, but his tangible assets would be worth only $100 million. If he were to seek a loan in India, a bank here…
INSIDE his Jawahar Nagar office, Shabir Handoo is finally living his dream. The ex-banker whose media proficiency and income-tax vocation made him insightful about the fraught startup landscape of the…
“Additional infusion into the credit guarantee outlay will help increase the number of MSME enterprises in the formal financial ecosystem. This can further help in the improvement of the MSME/s…
By Samir Sathe Ease of doing business for MSMEs | Budget 2023: Impending global slowdown and mild recession, de-escalation of Russia-Ukraine crisis, stabilisation of commodity and currency cycles, inward-looking policy framework of the…
The government should consider exempting foreign direct investment in the countrys startup ecosystem, currently worlds third largest, from levying taxes to keep the growth momentum going, Wadhwani Foundation, which handholds…
As many as 60 teams from across institutions affiliated and constituent to JNTU-Hyderabad were shortlisted for the 14-week programme which would be conducted in blended mode. The J-Hub of Jawaharlal…
“With multiple government schemes assisting in the growth of MSME ecosystem, there is an increasing demand for various financial and non-financial services that will help MSMEs in their growth journey….
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By Atul Raja Lack of proper education, access to finance, and social norms are just a few factors inhibiting women’s entrepreneurship in India. However, despite facing various barriers and stumbling…
By Atul Raja In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of women entrepreneurs in India. According to a report by NASSCOM, the percentage of women-led startups in…
By Atul Raja India’s growth story is an incredible one, but the unfortunate truth is that it has left behind a key demographic component: women. Despite the various advances in…
Zerodha’s founder & CEO Nithin Kamath had no Plan B. “Had I been a student of an IIM or Harvard, I would have known that if this doesn’t work out,…
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said more than 30 lakh central and state government officials will be trained and exposed to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine…
By Sunil Dahiya As the world slowly recovers from the pandemic setback, the focus is now on economic recovery and the reopening of businesses. Policymakers across continents are looking for…
By Kamal Das Digital Transformation is a much used and abused word, with many users assigning multiple differing meanings to it. Often Digital Transformation is confused with Digitization or Digitalization….
By Nivedita Krishna Technology in education has pervaded both private and public education initiatives. A recent ed-tech initiative in the public domain is Delhi’s virtual school, launched via an online…
The MSME sector suffered heavy losses due to the pandemic but showed exemplary fortitude in conquering the battles of survival in 2020 and 2021, with many rising above the adverse…
By Atul Raja The extraordinary event of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world forever. Like many other business sectors, it also led to deep introspection in the MSME ecosystem. Among…
This week, CSIS Wadhwani Chair Rick Rossow is joined by Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap – President of the U.S.-India Business Council. They discuss regulations, reforms, trade, and investment within U.S.-India…
Says Dr Chowdhury, “We need to know that today our place in the World-Wide-Web is very public. Where we are going, what we are searching, what we are buying is…
Startups, Small Businesses, and Technology: A Conversation with Ajay Kela of the Wadhwani Foundation
In this week’s episode, CSIS Wadhwani Chair Rick Rossow is joined by Ajay Kela – President and CEO of the Wadhwani Foundation. They discuss small businesses, startups, technology, and job…
With a rapidly emerging startup ecosystem, lots of mini-Silicon Valleys in India can emerge with the potential of spurring job and economic growth The Indian startup ecosystem now has close…
Celebrated on July 15th every year since 2014, when the United Nations instituted World Youth Skills Day (WYSD); the theme for 2022 is “Transforming Youth Skills for the Future.” WYSD…
By Ipshita Sinha India’s rebound from the Covid-induced economic setback will be led by its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Policymakers—particularly at the state level—must redouble efforts to create…
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प्रौद्योगिकी एक महान ‘वस्तु’ है (मनोवैज्ञानिक इस शब्द का उपयोग करते हैं) जो मनुष्यों में एक शून्य को भरती है। लगभग सभी ने इसे जाना-समझा और आजमाया है। एमएसएमई इससे…
VMentor.ai and Wadhwani Foundation have joined forces for strategic collaboration to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). While the not-for-profit Wadhwani Foundation, through its initiative Wadhwani Advantage (WA), is…
Sanjay’s interaction with Ajita Jain of "founderINDIA TV". The host Ajaita is a known broadcast journalist having worked with News World India, Sahara Samay, ETV, Zee News, BAG films and The...
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By Kamal Das A week ago, Blake Lemoine, who works at Google’s Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) team announced the company’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) was sentient . He has…
By Kamal Das Limitations of Foreign AI for building India-centric Solutions In 2019, the central government’s standing counsel, representing the Ministry of Woman and Child Development, noted that the number…
Sunil is featured in a podcast of India Career Centre where he has dwelt in detail about the ongoing skill development efforts of Wadhwani Opportunity, the goals of Wadhwani Foundation...
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Wadhwani Foundation has planned to create a run rate of 1 million jobs in one year from startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Highlighting MSME sector’s role in creating…
For Sanjay Shah, chief operating officer, India/South East Asia, Wadhwani Foundation, the country’s MSME sector will play a vital role in creating job-led economic growth, which has taken a hit…
Atul Raja of Wadhwani Foundation talks about the strategic purpose of increasing brand relevance and sheds light on how it reduces tactical marketing costs, over time. A plethora of brand…
Education System in India: भारत में शिक्षा का विस्तार हर मायने में तेजी से हो रहा है। साथ ही इसे लेकर चुनौतियां भी बहुत है। By Sunil Dahiya भारत इस…
At 74, the Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist wants to continue pursuing his passion of building tech companies, and giving back to society Romesh Wadhwani was born 10 days after India…
By Kamal Das We live in the age of technology. In general, developed countries are at the forefront of technological advancements. Many of the latest developments in AI, metaverse, biotech…
By Samir Sathe Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India have been the subject of growing interest across the development sector for several years. But this interest has accelerated in…
By Kamal Das A farmer has a small plot of land in her village. She was struggling to maintain the land as it is far away from her home. Also,…
NLP could be a big boon in conversation building regional language chatbots but a lot needs to be done before we get there. By Prakash Kumar and Apoorv Vishnoi Have…
The partnership strengthens L.E.A.P with the specific focus on youth skilling, job placement program and talent retention. Wadhwani Foundation, through their venture Wadhwani Catalyst has announced a three-year strategic partnership…
The increasing use of Chatbots shows that machines are constantly evolving to understand better and fulfil the information needs of humans. By Prakash Kumar These days when we open websites…
By Atul Raja In 2018, a credit card payment platform to reward every transaction was silently launched. Initially, this startup’s marketing and communication were focused on blogs and youtube videos…
By Atul Raja Actionable consumer insights are creating ‘never before’ experiences, smart engagements, and increased conversions. The results of two recent surveys caught my attention but certainly did not catch…
There are more than 250 career options available today and to choose which option is best for us, we need career guidance for that. So, here’s why it is important…
Union budget: The Budget contains critical small steps to boost liquidity among small businesses today, while providing a long term vision for MSMEs to flourish in the future. India’s micro,…
This program with the theme of “Managing HR & Motivating Teams in Small and Medium Businesses” was aired yesterday and also featured Probir Jha as a co-panelist. Probir is the...
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By Atul Raja It was October 2020 when a Cadbury campaign featuring the Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) caught my attention. Christened as a ‘NotJustACadburyAd’, the campaign blended SRK’s…
In the next ten years, India will witness a rapid expansion of the base and a vertical expansion in the growth trajectory of MEs. By Samir Sathe Globally, Mass entrepreneurs…
Sanjay Shah, Chief Operating Officer, Wadhwani Foundation – India/SEA, “Though the economic growth suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India has still arisen to become one of the most powerful startup…
Budget 2022-23 comes at a challenging time yet again, as a fresh wave of Covid-19 threatens to stall a nascent recovery, especially among the critical micro, small, and medium enterprises…
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Wadhwani Foundation and the National Entrepreneurship Network [NEN] today announced the launch of the Wadhwani Takeoff Program, which provides an incredible opportunity for shortlisted startups and entrepreneurs to secure an…
By Sanjay Shah The story of ‘Idli Amma’ from Coimbatore is well known. For 30 years, this humble octogenarian has used a wood-fired stove to cook idlis for poor daily…
Samir Sathe, is the EVP of Wadhwani Advantage at Wadhwani Foundation. The Wadhwani Advantage Program focuses on accelerating revenue and job growth for small businesses. How can SMEs reach enough…
~A power-packedonline workshop to empower the SMEs of U.P with capabilities to help them grow by 2X-10X~ ~The workshopto provide business insights focused on Growth, Finance and Technology~ ~A first-ever…
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani was awarded Padma Shri Award by the Government of India in the year 2020 in recognition of his services through Wadhwani Foundation which has been active in…
By Alok Gupta A NASSCOM report states that the value of integrated data in key sectors in India is worth nearly $500 billion. The strengthening of data sharing policy can…
By Sunil Dahiya The article talks about the need to tackle several education-led challenges as India braces towards achieving $5 trillion GDP in this decade like improving the infrastructure of…
India can become a global example of catapulting the MSME sector. But this will require pragmatic interventions and a multi-pronged approach. By Alok Gupta A few months ago, it was reported that…
In conversation with Sunil Dahiya, Executive Vice President, Wadhwani Opportunity at Wadhwani Foundation. Mr. Dahiya talks about the inter-relation and importance between employability skills, entrepreneurship, and the ever changing 21st…
By Sunil Dahiya As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has made a deep dent in the education system globally. As per UNICEF, at the peak of lockdowns, more than…
Next AI-led steps for India By Kamal Das Artificial Intelligence or AI is the ability of devices to display human-like intelligence using data. AI has become ubiquitous like electricity- invisible…
The content created for future learners must use a “learn to learn” philosophy that encourages and enables students to continuously reskill and improve their value in job markets. By Atul…
Accelerated and developed digital technologies are redefining the business world globally. By Sunil Dahiya The pandemic has hit the world as one of the most complex challenges of recent times….
By Kamal Das “Let use AI in this project” has become a common refrain from managers. AI or Artificial Intelligence is an umbrella term to denote human-like intelligence exhibited by…
By Samir Sathe भारत में देश की जीडीपी का 27 प्रतिशत हिस्सा छोटे और मझोले उद्योगों का है, कोविड से पहले ये आंकड़ा 30 प्रतिशत का था भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था…
By Samir Sathe Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can create or be history. They have the potential to create 50 million additional jobs or destroy up to 70 million…
Samir Sathe, Executive Vice President, Wadhwani Advantage at Wadhwani Foundation, talks about the relevance of SMEs and MSMEs in helping the Indian economy recover, and provides a comparative insight on…
The shape of the pyramid of Indian SMEs is bound to change by 2024 as we expect a wave of consolidation sweeping 10-20% of the lagging SMEs to extinction in…
By Sanjay Shah For women entrepreneurs to grow in numbers and succeed, there is an urgent need for the ecosystem that supports them to become stronger. Last month, FSN E-Commerce…
By Sunil Dahiya The prospect of ‘anytime, anywhere’ skilling has immense potential: Skill development through e-learning is gaining momentum for both domain as well as soft skills. Skill development through…
Wadhwani Foundation rolls out a campaign dedicated to aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs in India and celebrating the indomitable spirit of women entrepreneurs. The campaign, branded as ‘From one Woman Entrepreneur to Another,’ shares inspiring and successful stories of women entrepreneurs…
By Kamal Das All faces are not considered equal by Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems! A typical commercial AI face recognition system most accurately predicts fair-skinned males. The accuracy for detecting…
By Kamal Das As India celebrates the 1 billion vaccination milestone, we raise a toast to applaud the health care workers and the vaccine manufacturers. We also need to celebrate…
Students can subscribe and download podcasts of their chosen topics, learn at their own pace and convenience, writes Sunil Dahiya
Sustainability for MSMEs: Frontier Markets is a rural social commerce platform offering products in over 3,000 villages through a network of around more than 10,000 rural women entrepreneurs called Sahelis who earn…
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By Samir Sathe The article is focused on key enabling factors for creating larger SMEs, revving up growth engines, boosting the management capability of entrepreneurs, resetting poverty tables back to…
Technology is driving the innovation required by businesses to pivot and scale. To survive and thrive, there is no shying away from digitization. By Ratna Mehta Technology has become the…
By Kamal Das A middle-aged lady from a small village is facing severe health issues that the local healthcare centre cannot address. Earlier, she would have to drive to a…
AI’s transformative potential arises from its ability to lend itself to diverse applications across various sectors and business functions. By Ratna Mehta India is on the cusp of huge opportunity…
The pandemic and the challenge that it imposes on due diligence should not be an excuse to let the baton slip. It should be the catalyst that enhances scrutiny by…
By Alok Gupta With the notification of liberalised UAS Rules, 2021, PLI scheme and release of India’s airspace map for drone operations, the Government has taken catalytic steps for the…
The article is focused on the need to encourage women entrepreneurs who are vital for economic growth as their participation has a direct bearing on improving the standard of living,…
Wadhwani Opportunity EVP Sunil Dahiya’s article titled “Can skill-based curriculum replace existing higher education system?” has been published in the Kannada daily, Suvarna Times of Karnataka. The articles impresses upon…
The role of technology will be truly transformative for the development of the SME sector. AI and ML have deep applications in almost all industries. During a Q&A interview with…
Arturo Garcia Hernandez / Transformation Manager Wadhwani Foundation The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about several changes in various areas. SMEs in Mexico are no exception, according to INEGI, 60% of…
“The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many people to reconsider their career paths.” Wadhwani Opportunity empowers students to acquire, sustain and progress in family-supporting jobs by providing them on-demand, Al-enabled access…
Shift in consumer behaviour has heralded a change in the marketing mantra. By Atul Raja Experts and professionals have long debated the merits of customer-centricity versus brand-centricity. I have to…
Samir Sathe, EVP, Wadhwani Advantage at Wadhwani Foundation leads the Wadhwani Advantage program in India, focused on accelerating small business revenue and job growth. He has a Master degree in…
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Wadhwani Foundation, Cyient, and Xynteo’s Vikaasa announced a partnership to support and accelerate the growth of small and medium healthcare enterprises. Spearheaded by Wadhwani Foundation’s – Advantage programme and Project…
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There are 12 diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningococcal Meningitis, Typhoid Fever, Diphtheria, Cholera, Shigella, Dysentery, Viral Hepatitis A, Viral Hepatitis E, Leptospirosis and Malaria reported under integrated…
For entrepreneurs, the journey from idea to IPO is paved with trophies and trenches, with thousands of occasions to fail. The creative minds of entrepreneurs weigh risk and rewards in…
By Samir Sathe Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a major role in India’s economy, accounting for around $700 billion – roughly 27% – of the country’s $2.6 trillion gross domestic…
By Ratna Mehta As per a survey done by the CEO World Magazine, India ranks 5th globally as “Most Friendly Startup Country”. The development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem requires an interplay…
By 2030, India will need to create ~90 million new jobs in the non-farm category to cater to ~60 million entering the workforce as per current demographic trends and an…
“My experience in building multiple technology startups, working with entrepreneurs and helping businesses to scale using technology has inspired me to embrace the mission of Wadhwani Foundation. Emerging economies today…
Technology can play a big role in terms of efficient long-term storage and processing and in improving the supply chain By Prakash Kumar Have you ever thought about how vegetable…
With the growth of these startups, there is a significant upturn in the economics of their cities and regions, attracting more firms to these regions and creating a virtuous cycle…
How can non-profit organisations overcome challenges and create compelling and successful marketing strategies By Atul Raja In today’s globalized business world, many non-profit organizations function like corporates in terms of…
The adoption of digital technologies in India has been accelerating. Artificial intelligence, robotics and dependence on machine learning are driving the future of work By Ratna Mehta The measure of…
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an organization under MeitY, on Wednesday signed an MoU with Wadhwani Foundation’s National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) to promote entrepreneurship and create a nurturing ecosystem…
As we have seen across cycles, some of the most successful companies have been built post any big crisis. In the US, where a large number of unicorns have been…
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By Samir Sathe “I do not trust our people to deliver their best”, “I do not trust my customers to pay us on time”. Or “I do not trust our…
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught businesses to be resilient and adapt in real-time to sustain. During the crisis, businesses have used digital transformation and automation to pivot and supercharge their…
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India is getting on the digital bandwagon; all it needs is investment and support. By Ajay Kela A silent but massive transformation across India is underway. Last December, the Prime…
By Prakash Kumar The making of public policy for a country is a complex task, and the complexity further increases if the country is large, populous and diverse. If a…
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“NEP 2020 is a crucial step towards nation-building, assuring the student youth of India with the opportunities and direction to achieve their dreams. With powerful initiatives like NDEAR and NETF,…
By Samir Sathe One could be fast in listening to customers or lag the competitors. I describe these enterprises as slow and fast servants of their customers. Master orders and…
Wadhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation based in India with the primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies by driving job creation in India and other emerging economies…
By Ratna Mehta English Translation: The 1966 World Cup saw Brazilian soccer reach a new low as the team was eliminated in the first round itself. Many wondered if…
Under increased scrutiny of their impact, Incubators need an accreditation framework to guide their journey of excellence and to give confidence to their stakeholders. By Ajay Batra We rely on…
If we look at the new age women entrepreneurs in the last two decades, we see that women are driving innovation in fashion, retail, personal care, education, women and child-focused…
