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    MSME

    A worker weaving rattan goods--handicraft sector
    October 7, 2025
    Weaving AI into India’s handicraft sector
    AI can help build a future-ready handicraft sector. But what barriers shape its adoption, and how can they be addressed?
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    Women's informal enterprises face many barriers on the ONDC, such as complex processes and a lack of support. Here’s how the platform can improve accessibility. 
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    July 14, 2023
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    Tailored financing solutions can catalyse India’s creative manufacturing and handmade sector. What will it take to make this happen?
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