The Centre for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Development is an action-oriented research and policy advocacy think tank dedicated to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial environment in India. Our focus lies in conducting research and advocating for policy reforms to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurship within the country’s ecosystem.
The deAsra Centre of Excellence in Nano Entrepreneurship, established within CEED, focuses specifically on strengthening the nano entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. It aims to conduct research, curate information, and partner with nano entrepreneurship enablers.
research to identify key factors that enable the growth of entrepreneurship in India, including
research solutions for the formalizing and scaling of nano enterprises in India.
the public about challenges and find solutions to foster inclusive entrepreneurship and democratise insight, through informative media, podcasts, workshops, and social media.
in the process of public policymaking by designing solutions aimed at removing obstacles and
stimulating the growth of entrepreneurship.
a supportive ecosystem to nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship to strengthen livelihood creation
for inclusive economic growth.
In the quest to explore the state of nano-entrepreneurship (defined as tiny businesses with a turnover of up to ₹20-25 lakh—there is no formalized definition of this term yet) in the temple towns of Maharashtra,…
The Udyog Market Connect (UMC) program, initiated by the deAsra Foundation, has provided vital support to nano entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, aiming to help them access and optimize market channels. In its first edition, held…
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India was introduced as a transformative tax reform aimed at simplifying the complex structure of indirect taxes, enhancing revenue generation for both central and state governments, and broadening…
The recent release of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2021-22 and 2022-23 have brought into the discussion the decline in the number of workers in unincorporated manufacturing enterprises. Compared to the…
Taxation has long been integral to economic systems as a form of public finance, impacting individuals directly and indirectly. The shift in 2017 from VAT to GST aimed to simplify the tax structure, aiming for…
Small businesses have always been present across different pockets of the country. The MSME sector has become crucial for India’s economic growth, contributing 29.2% to the Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2021-22, accounting for 43.6%…
Nano-entrepreneurs are the smallest and the most underserved category in the MSME segment. They belong to the informal economy and access to credit is their biggest obstacle in growth (Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 2023).…
Let us start by clarifying what a nano-enterprise is. There is no official definition or criterion like one that exists for micro enterprises. But as one can guess, a nano-enterprise is one which is of…
Introduction To put things into perspective on how small new businesses are driving business while keeping the environment as priority as climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, Vishisht…
Around the Covid-19 epidemic, something changed about self-employment among Indians, if we are to believe the various rounds of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). PLFS captures self-employment through various questions. Broadly, every individual from…
In the lively marketplace of India, the contribution of youth entrepreneurship is evident. Whether through inventive startups or dynamic Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the length and the breadth of the country, young…
Introduction In the vast landscape of global finance, microfinance initiatives are a potent force, igniting transformative shifts in the lives of women and other marginalized segments. This financial evolution transcends borders, spanning from the rural…
CEED encourages individual researchers, academic institutions, NGOs, and think-tanks to
collaborate with us for:
1. Studies on domestic and international policies related to entrepreneurship
2. Monitoring and evaluation of government interventions and schemes
3. Knowledge-sharing through podcasts and short films
4. Joint workshops, seminars, and conferences
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Micro, small and medium enterprises contribute 30% to India’s GDP.
Sources: National Statistical Office, Ministry of MSMEs, CRISIL, PayPal
