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If you’re looking for an inspiring startup story from the streets of India, look no further than Dolly Chaiwala — the tea seller from Nagpur who turned his passion for chai into a brand, a movement, and a thriving business. His journey is a perfect example of how entrepreneurship doesn’t…
When it comes to packaging, most businesses—especially startups—focus heavily on aesthetics, durability, and branding. But there’s one vital detail that often gets overlooked until it’s too late: understanding the accurate volume of the product before the packaging is finalized. Whether you are dealing with tea packaging, spice containers, or any…
Launching a tea or masala brand sounds exciting—until you face the first big hurdle: packaging.Like many first-time entrepreneurs, I found myself stuck at the cylinder cost stage. To print each design on a pouch—whether it’s 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g or 1kg—you need to create a separate set of cylinders for…
Export packaging is a critical factor in ensuring goods arrive safely, especially for food, fragile items, electronics, and industrial products. Poor packaging can lead to damaged goods, financial losses, and unhappy customers. This guide explores the best packaging materials, including packing pellets, corrugated cardboard boxes, thermocol boxes, and eco-friendly alternatives, while highlighting compliance with international standards.…
Export packaging requires durability, shock absorption, and compliance with international standards to ensure goods arrive safely. Among the most effective cushioning solutions are packing pellets (also known as packing peanuts or loose fill). This blog explores their importance, types, costs, real-world consequences of improper use, and key international packaging standards (EU &…
The Ministry of micro Small and Medium Enterprises is one of the most vital departments of the Government of India, tasked with the development and promotion of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. It plays a crucial role in strengthening India’s industrial base, generating employment, and supporting…
The Export Credit and Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) of India has launched a game-changing initiative – the ECGC SMILE Online Portal. This portal is designed to simplify the process of accessing export credit insurance and related services, empowering exporters across India to manage their policies and claims seamlessly from a single…
The Indian economy thrives on the strength of its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In recognition of their contribution, ET MSME Awards 2025—an initiative by The Economic Times—returns this year to celebrate the innovation, resilience, and success of Indian MSMEs. What are the ET MSME Awards 2025? The ET…
In today’s fast-paced retail and supply chain ecosystem, barcode have become a necessity for businesses of all sizes. For Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, adopting barcode technology not only streamlines operations but also opens doors to national and international markets. Having personally implemented GS1 barcode in my…
In the fast-paced world of small businesses and MSMEs, cheques still play a vital role in payments—especially for large transactions. But what happens when a cheque is returned or a cheque bounce? For many MSME owners, this isn’t just a banking issue—it’s a legal, financial, and emotional nightmare. Here’s a…