India's Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth
Published: August 2025India’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are poised to play a defining role in driving the country’s economic trajectory. This edition of India Briefing magazine provides practical insights into how Indian SMEs are transforming through e-commerce expansion, digital trade adoption, innovative financing, and workforce development. It highlights the sector’s role in sustainability, resilience, and global competitiveness—making it a must-read for business leaders, investors, and policymakers interested in India’s SME ecosystem.
This edition of India Briefing magazine explores the dynamic evolution of India’s SME sector, a key driver of growth and innovation. Readers will learn how SMEs are scaling up through e-commerce and initiatives like the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), while embracing digital trade to expand their customer base. The financing landscape is also shifting, with microcredit now complemented by innovative solutions such as embedded finance, invoice discounting, and venture debt—unlocking broader access to growth capital.
Equally important is the role of talent, as India’s entrepreneurial workforce adapts to meet the evolving needs of industry. Looking ahead, the magazine also examines how SMEs are preparing for the future by embedding sustainability, green technologies, supply chain diversification, and climate adaptation into their strategies.
Packed with expert analysis and case-based insights, this issue is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, foreign investors, and decision-makers looking to harness the opportunities in India’s SME market.
In this issue:
- Expanding Market Frontiers – E-Commerce, ONDC, and the Rise of Digital Trade: Pg 04
- Democratizing Capital – From Microcredit to Growth Finance: Pg 09
- The Talent Engine – Developing the Skills of India's Entrepreneurial Workforce: Pg12
- Future-Proofing Indian SMEs – Sustainability, Resilience, and Global Readiness: Pg 16
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