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 […]
India is Stuck on the Ground: How IndiGo’s Flight Chaos is Disrupting Businesses Nationwide
Across the country, business travellers are facing a wave of disruptions that have nothing to do with the weather. While winter delays are familiar, what we’re seeing now goes far beyond seasonal inconvenience. A massive surge in IndiGo flight delay incidents and cancellations is gripping the nation, triggered by a new set of rules
Lessons from Pushkar Fair and Other Trade Fairs: Customer Engagement, Stall Management
Trade fairs have always been a powerful way for businesses to showcase their products, connect with customers, and understand market trends. For Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), such events provide an incredible opportunity to network, generate leads, and build brand visibility, something that digital platforms alone can’t fully replicate. The Pushkar Fair in
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has played a crucial role in supporting small businesses and encouraging entrepreneurship across India. In fact, the latest update on PMMY highlights positive progress in reducing non-performing assets (NPAs) on Mudra loans. As announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, mudra loan NPA dropped to 3.4% for public sector
Budget 2026 Wishlist: What MSMEs Demanded in Nov 2025 Meetings – And How to Prepare Now
As the November chill descends, the focus of the nation’s business community is squarely on the historic North Block. It’s that time of the year again when pre-budget consultations are in full swing, and the air is thick with expectation, debate, and long wishlists. Chaired by the Honourable Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, alongside her
From Inventory to Marketing: How MSMEs Can Use Business Loans to Prepare for Black Friday & Year-End Sales
The calendars are flipping over to the final stretch of the year. It’s the season when shopping carts are filled, and sales charts are meant to skyrocket. Black Friday and Year-end are the times of the year when a small business can achieve three or four months’ worth of sales in just a few
Why Digital Gold Is Becoming a Safety Net for Small Business Owners Facing Credit Challenges
As a small business owner in India, you are the heart and soul of your venture. Whether you run a kirana store, a creative boutique, or a small manufacturing workshop, you are the CEO, the marketing head, and the chief accountant, all rolled into one. You thrive on this energy, but you also know
