Business
25 Sep Hook, Line and sinker?
It is a non-descript corner of Salem, Tamil Nadu. The lady was sitting in her small flat in a usual dry evening. Our territory manager approached the lady and asked if the particular person lived in the address. Actually, he was no more and the family has changed the residence three times. Our territory managers do a bit of Sherlock Holmes, before they reach the right prospect and he knows about it.23 Apr Golden Egg – Reclaiming forgotten shares in listed companies
Forgotten or Unutilised Wealth There is staggering amount of unclaimed wealth is wasting out there in India. Unclaimed dividend alone runs into 1000s of crores of rupees. Translated, actual value of shares not available as disposable wealth to the rightful owners may well be over Rs.30,000...
02 Jan Post Demonetisation Budget – What is in store?
Everyone knows there would be some tax sops and serious concessions are in the offing. Right or wrong demonetisation and the next six months to come has become an all or nothing game for BJP. Assuming GST gets implemented before September, 2017 deadline. what would...
21 Nov Demonetization and SME – I
PM Modi's announcement of demonetization of Rs.1000 and Rs.500, seems to have polarized the country – People who have black money against whom Modi is waging a war, and others who know how to make it white and are willing to offer their services. And virtually everyone is a financial and economic expert who has very strong view one way or another.12 Sep How can you get a loan under CGTMSE Scheme?
Two years back I posted a blog “CGTMSE – Collateral Free Loan Scheme”. It still attracts comment. The fact is many don’t get it. In fact of all those who commented two seemed to have got or getting CGTMSE Loan and they shared the information...
09 Sep My friend cannot hound me in my nightmares!
Being a consultant has a few fringe benefits. You get to meet some really nice people. Some other times you get to interact with someone who would make you feel why are you doing whatever you are doing. Since I am in a philanthropic mood...
18 Apr Poor CGTMSE Scheme!!
CGTMSE Scheme is great! I have seen eligible entrepreneurs benefited. I was party to four such loans in the past one year. But Entrepreneurs seem to assume it is their prerogative. I receive quite a few calls these days on CGTMSE and most of the...
31 Dec Happy New Year 2011
Hi All, Wish you all a very Happy New Year. May all your dreams come true. A Few New Year Pledges. 1) Updating my ebook on “Financing Options for SMEs” 2) A new ebook on Financial and Legal Due Diligence for people to use. 3) At least 500 documents, agreements,...
11 Nov Financing the Growth – Risk Capital Fund for MSMEs from SIDBI- II
When I wrote the first part of this post, I was hoping for one email asking for details. But, I was overwhelmed by the response. I over achieved by 100% I received two mails!! It was heartening! Hence I decided to write a sequel. This...