In India, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the country’s economic growth, generating employment and contributing significantly to the GDP. However, accessing credit has often been a significant challenge for such enterprises, especially for startups and small-scale businesses. This is where responsible lending plays a transformative role. At LendingKart, responsible lending […]
Introduction Women entrepreneurs have been a remarkable agent for change over the last decade in India and large swathes of the globe. Programs such as StartUp India, Stand-Up India, and Mudra Yojana and various similar initiatives of the Indian government have supported first-time women founders (from rural or semi-urban areas) to follow their ambition
An increasing number of women entrepreneurs are making their mark in today’s dynamic business landscape. In addition to contributing to the Indian economy, women are also driving innovation by bringing forth new and unique solutions. Despite the surge in women entrepreneurs, access to financial resources, be it MSME loans or even a line of
For decades, Indian women were often confined to traditional roles, daughters, wives, and mothers, bound by societal expectations. But as the world evolved, so did the narrative surrounding women. Today, women aren’t just playing their part in these time- honoured roles, they’re stepping onto new ground, shattering glass ceilings, and carving out spaces for
Introduction In recent years in India, more and more people have increasingly shifted to metropolitan cities in order to pursue their career goals. This has resulted in a proliferation of food delivery platforms that increasingly rely on cloud kitchens to serve the growing urban population, especially in cities like Hyderabad. Cloud kitchens in Hyderabad
What is Udyogini Scheme? One of the primary concerns of the government is to empower the women of India and make them Aatmanirbhar. Keeping the welfare of women in mind, the Government of India has launched various initiatives and assisted in their development in all spheres of life. Udyogini scheme is one such scheme
Women entrepreneurs are making a significant contribution to India’s economy by creating jobs, supporting local communities, and driving the growth of small businesses across sectors. However, access to finance remains a major hurdle, with many women facing challenges such as limited collateral, lack of credit history, and restricted access to formal lending. To address
