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YourStory | March 8, 2021How Kinara Capital’s Hardika Shah was inspired to help small business entrepreneurs dream big
Read here about making the most of opportunities, being true to oneself, and creating impact alongside profitability from Hardika.
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Entrepreneur India | March 29, 2021 EnglishThe Small Business Saviour
This feature by Entrepreneur India Women’s special issue highlights how Kinara Capital is solving the Missing Middle problem, the credit chasm between formal and informal lending for small businesses in India. It also spotlights the company’s commitment to empowering women mirco-entrepreneurs in India.
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Business World | March 8, 2021Kinara Capital Secures USD 10 Million from IndusInd Bank with 100 Percent
Kinara Capital Secures USD 10 Million from IndusInd Bank with 100 Percent Guaranty from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
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Techin Asia | March 9, 2021 EnglishIndian fintech firm Kinara Capital bags $7m in funding for women entrepreneurs
Bengaluru-based digital lending company Kinara Capital has raised $7 Mn (INR 52 Cr) for its HerVikas discounted loan programme from Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) for the advancement of female entrepreneurs in India. The funding will be used to disburse loans to more than 2,500 women-owned small businesses, helping them generate an incremental income of $43 Mn (INR 320 Cr).
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Money Control | May 5, 2021RBI Governor Speech Highlights: Second purchase of G-SEC for Rs 35,000cr will be conducted on May 20
This is a welcome announcement by the RBI, the one-time restructuring and extension of moratorium is definitely a welcome relief to an already stressed sector. MSMEs had just about recovered from the ramifications of last year's pandemic and 2021 had begun on a more positive note for small businesses who were looking to scale up this year. However, the unexpected Covid surge and subsequent lockdowns is pushing the MSME sector to its limits. The new allowances will save many small businesses who in turn are our surest bet to economic recovery in India given MSME contributions to national GDP, exports and to job creation.
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Financial Express | May 5, 2021RBI Governor LIVE: Shaktikanta Das rolls out stimulus measures amid 2nd Covid-19 wave; liquidity, credit, more
This is a welcome announcement by the RBI, the one-time restructuring and extension of moratorium is definitely a welcome relief to an already stressed sector. MSMEs had just about recovered from the ramifications of last year's pandemic and 2021 had begun on a more positive note for small businesses who were looking to scale up this year. However, the unexpected Covid surge and subsequent lockdowns is pushing the MSME sector to its limits. The new allowances will save many small businesses who in turn are our surest bet to economic recovery in India given MSME contributions to national GDP, exports and to job creation.
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Economic Times | May 5, 2021RBI announces slew of measures for MSMEs battered by Covid second wave
This is a welcome announcement by the RBI, the one-time restructuring and extension of moratorium is definitely a welcome relief to an already stressed sector. MSMEs had just about recovered from the ramifications of last year's pandemic and 2021 had begun on a more positive note for small businesses who were looking to scale up this year. However, the unexpected Covid surge and subsequent lockdowns is pushing the MSME sector to its limits. The new allowances will save many small businesses who in turn are our surest bet to economic recovery in India given MSME contributions to national GDP, exports and to job creation.
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Rappler |Villgro Philippines to celebrate women entrepreneurs in ‘Impact Happy Hours’ event
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Your Story | March 12, 2021[Weekly funding roundup] Venture investments continue to remain lacklustre; Indian startups raise $113M
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Merry Spiders | March 8, 2021Her Funds, Let Her Take A Call
Whether it’s starting their own entrepreneurial venture or learning to manage their money through a simple act like investing in mutual funds or real estate, having access to your own financing goes a long way in making one self-empowered and self-reliant, especially in the face of systemic injustices,
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Inc42 | March 8, 2021International Women’s Day: Google’s $25 Mn Grant, LetsVenture’s Women Angel Network & More
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Your Story | March 8, 2021How Kinara Capital’s Hardika Shah was inspired to help small business entrepreneurs dream big
Having grown up with a blind father, I value that we are finding ways to open doors for everyone to have an opportunity to pursue a career in finance. Inclusivity is one of our core company values, and I am proud that our team across regions and departments hold this in high regard.
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Your Story | February 27, 2021[Weekly funding roundup] Unicorns rule the roost with VC capital crossing $1B in Feb
Read MoreSPAN | October 20, 2021Lending a Hand to Small Businesses
As founder and CEO of the Bengaluru-based financial technology company Kinara Capital, Hardika Shah leads with a simple but powerful mission: to open the vast benefits of the financial world for underserved small business entrepreneurs in India.
Read MoreFortt Knox | March 5, 2021Hardika Shah, Kinara Capital CEO: A Fortt Knox Conversation
Kinara was born out of a need to bridge the widening credit gap in India, and to drive financial inclusion through a sustainable model of growth. Watch our CEO Hardika recount her journey and the origin story of Kinara Capital in an interview with CNBC’s Jon Fortt, on his web show Fortt Knox.
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