News

An Indian doctor trained in the UK is planning to open a 300-bed low-cost, high-quality heart hospital in South Indian state Karnataka...

Ecopreneurist highlights Re-wrap, a UK-based social enterprise that works with low-income communities in India to create high-quality recycled and reusable textile products....

Vishnu Swaminathan, Director of the Ashoka Foundation, discusses some of the problems with low-cost housing solutions in big metros such as Delhi...

Organic farming is relatively new to India, having only gained some traction seven years ago. Organic produce demands a 10-20% premium for...

A research paper by Doctoral researcher Priyanka Jayashankar and an Associate Professor Robert Goedegeburrre focuses on the potential for inclusive value chains...

Washington D.C. based Ashoka Innovators for the Public is set to work with a large network of social entrepreneurs, NGOs, international and...

India’s Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) has designed training modules specifically on microfinance given the recent developments in Andhra Pradesh and...

Less than two years old, Eco-Save India, is a renewable energy service provider that fits residential, industrial, commercial, and public buildings with...

Mansukh Jagani, from Gujarat was named one of India’s seven most powerful rural Indians by Boston-based Forbes magazine. Jagani first developed the...

Indian social venture capital firm Aavishkaar Venture Management has recently invested in Insight and Intellect Farms, an Indian horticulture company that promotes...

The Hindu discusses challenges for farmers in actually reaping the benefits of sales of perishable commodities such as fruits and vegetables. In...

The Centre for Social Development in Jaipur, Rajasthan, provides vocational training and non-formal education to low-income women in order to teach them...

Aavishkaar India, an early-stage venture capital firm, is looking to complete the fundraising process for its fourth and largest fund, likely to...

In a move to promote financial inclusion in rural India, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) is collaborating with public sector bank, the State...

Indian ceramics and porcelain companies are increasingly leveraging the skills of local artisans for original handiwork and custom designs. In a market...

India is hosting the 7th Eco-Products International Fair in New Delhi to promote green products and services and “eco-powered lifestyles.” The Fair...

Recent research by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Amarthi Consulting has further emphasized the need for major advancements in India’s...

India is excepted to become the first country to track its natural wealth. Managed by the World Bank, it will be part...

Harish Hande, Founder of Solar Electric Light Company (SELCO) emphasized the need for a decentralized approach to sustainable energy distribution to management...

The Loyal Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has established the “Professor C.K. Prahalad Center for Emerging India,” which...

An article in The Economic Times discusses the benefits of credit ratings for SMEs, which often find it difficult to access financing....

India's 31st handicrafts and gifts fair brought the products of 23,000 exhibitors to the attention of over 6,500 buyers from over 30...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently reported that old and inadequate copper wiring is hindering last mile internet connectivity across the...

In its efforts to improve India’s poor waste and sanitation situation, the government, in collaboration with NGOs, is promoting a “No Toilet,...

Next Billion interview with Hindustan Unilever’s former Chairman and MD, Vindi Banga. Focuses on the success of HUL’s Shakti Entrepreneurship Program, a...

In efforts to increase its rural presence across India, U.S. headquartered Western Union, a money transfer services company, has partnered with Microfinance...

In another move to bring essential healthcare products to low-income communities in India, GE Healthcare will soon launch a low-cost ‘infant-warmer’ in...