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Union Budget 2023: Many Steps in the Right Direction

Development is top of mind for the government. We think that there are several aspects of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s February 1st Budget 2023 speech that are encouraging for the development sector. Three of the four areas that the government is focused on for the next 25 years as India

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Open Credit Enablement Network

The Indian digital lending market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 38%, and reach US $350 billion by 2023 as a result of improved digital financial inclusion.

Strengthening Collective Impact in South and Southeast Asia

This report, developed by Sattva and funded by WINGS’ #LiftUpPhilanthropy Fund, maps the philanthropy support ecosystems (PSEs), with a particular focus on multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs), in seven South and Southeast Asian countries—India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It aims to break silos, bridge knowledge gaps in the philanthropic

Decoding Digital Health with Badri Pillapakkam

In the last few years, digital health has emerged as a potential game changer for enabling accessible, affordable, and quality health care for all. The pandemic has only emphasised the role of digital health as a key enabler to achieve universal health coverage. In spite of the high potential of

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ESG Integration in Textile and Apparel MSMEs

In the last article, Embracing ESG Integration, we wrote about the need and challenges faced by Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in integrating sustainability. Continuing the theme, we now dive deeper, with this article on the textile and apparel (T&A) MSMEs in the country.  Why the Indian Textile

The Cost of Business as Usual

Shortly after the pandemic halted all travel, companies quickly pivoted from in-person meetings and conferences to virtual platforms. But now business travel is on the rise again. This is a good opportunity for companies to re-evaluate and understand if business travel is even required.

Gautam Seshadri

Gautam Seshadri has 20+ years of experience as a founder, operator, and professional investor. He is associated with >25 start-ups as either an angel investor or advisor, and is also associated with a globally active VC fund. He has either worked or lived in India, UK, Germany, Singapore, and France,

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