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Why loans for women entrepreneurs are not taking off
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Written by Aswathi Muralidharan   
Monday, 01 June 2009 00:00

Almost all public sector banks have special loan schemes for women entrepreneurs. But low awareness and a passive mindset ensure that there are very few takers

 
The Truth about Microfinance
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Written by Ambrish Jha   
Friday, 01 May 2009 00:00
Default rate among micro entrepreneurs is almost zero, despite high interest rates of 17-32 percent they pay for getting small loans. In comparison, well off people and industrialists get loans at a fraction of this rate, and they still default

In India, people from different strata are...

 
Understanding Monetary Policy
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Written by Vimarsh Bajpai   
Thursday, 10 July 2008 19:58

A beginner’s guide to language of the RBI monetary policy review and how it impacts your business

It is with much anticipation that the business community awaits the Reserve Bank of India’s annual statement on monetary policy, and the quarterly and mid-term reviews of the impact of the policy.

 
Quick guide to ESOPs
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Written by Vimarsh Bajpai   
Saturday, 01 March 2008 00:00
More and more companies are now bullish on issuing stock options to their employees. Here is what you need to know while contemplating ESOPs

When Lotus Mutual Fund decided to offer its employees stock options last month, it joined the list of asset management companies willing to share a pie of...

 
Jackpot at the bottom of the pyramid
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Written by Arunjana Das   
Saturday, 01 March 2008 00:00
Microfinance institutions are fast reshaping social lending postulates in developing countries. Here is your guide to set one up

When Bandhan, a microfinance institution (MFI) made it to the second spot in the Forbes’ list of Top 50 MFIs of the world, it was a resounding affirmation of the...

 
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