This festive season, we’re celebrating the spirit of resilience and entrepreneurship that drives India’s MSMEs forward. As we light diyas and share in the joy, we remain committed to empowering every entrepreneur to achieve new heights and contribute to a brighter future for all. From our team to yours, wishing you a Diwali filled with prosperity, growth, and boundless opportunities. May this festival of lights inspire new beginnings and a vibrant path ahead! #HappyDiwali #Diwali2024 #FestivalOfLights #GAMEChangingImpact #EmpoweringMSMEs #BrightFuture #Entrepreneurship #IlluminatingIndia #GAMEsters #MSMEGrowth #CelebrateSuccess
GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship
Non-profit Organizations
Bangalore, Karnataka 11,841 followers
Enabling the MSME ecosystem and mobilising action to address systemic challenges to entrepreneurship and job creation.
About us
GAME intends to unlock the potential of Mass Entrepreneurship (ME) in India. As a backbone organization, GAME brings together a cross-section of alliances, partners, funders, and other players in the ecosystem who can help inspire an entrepreneurial movement across the country. GAME's vision is to create a thriving ecosystem in every region, enabling entrepreneurs to flourish, resulting in widespread employment and prosperity.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bangalore, Karnataka
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- Nonprofit
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- 2018
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- Entrepreneurship, Mass Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, women entrepreneurship, youth entrepreneurship, notforprofit, accesstofinance, accesstocredit, and NBFC
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Employees at GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship
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Madan Padaki
Connecting Dots, Seeding Possibilities & Spreading Abundance - trying to be a Humane Being :)
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Mekin Maheshwari
Udhyam Learning Foundation
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Sudhendu Bali
Prof. of Entrepreneurship, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh
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Elita Sequeira
Content & Communications | Creator & Collaborator
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India’s MSMEs have hit a major milestone, creating over 20 crore jobs with a remarkable 66% increase in employment last year alone! This impressive growth spans manufacturing, trade, and services, reflecting the vital role MSMEs play in our economy. And the momentum doesn’t stop there - 67% of surveyed MSMEs are planning to hire even more this year, setting the stage for another year of significant expansion. Catch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gvspvfF2 #GAMEChangingImpact #MSMEGrowth #MSMEIndia #BusinessExpansion #WorkforceGrowth #SupportMSMEs #IndianEconomy
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Delayed payments continue to plague India’s MSMEs, impacting their cash flow and financial stability. In collaboration with FISME, GAME has been actively working on addressing this issue through a series of roundtables across the country, bringing voices from the ground to the forefront. So how can timely payments to MSMEs be made the norm and what can MSMEs do to be better prepared in these changing times? Ramesh Dharmaji, Senior Advisor at GAME, and Anil Bharadwaj, Secretary General at FISME, explore potential answers to these questions. Watch the full interview as they dive into the key insights from our recent Delayed Payments roundtables in a conversation with Zee Business' editor Saurabh Manchanda. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dyXEZY78 Stay tuned for the upcoming Delayed Payments 3.0 report to get the complete insights as we chart the way towards a credit-inclusive future for MSMEs in India. Anil Bhardwaj | Ramesh Dharmaji | Fisme India | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Ravi Venkatesan | Madan Padaki | Mekin Maheshwari | Ketul Acharya | | Sandeep Kishore Jain | IKEA Foundation | FOSMI | ZEE Business #GAMEChangingImpact #MSMEs #DelayedPayments #FOSMI #FISME #NationalConvening #AccessToCredit #IndustryExperts #RoundtableDiscussion #FinanceInnovation #FinancialInclusion #AccesstoCredit #AccessToCapital
SME Express | Unlocking the Future: How Can MSMEs Thrive in a Transforming Economy?
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Delayed payments to MSMEs should not be "just the cost of doing business". For MSMEs to grow and thrive, they should have the capital required. And this much-needed growth won't happen if MSMEs' working capital is tied up in payments that are due to them but aren't released on time by their customers. #MSMEs #DelayedPayments #NotTheCostOfDoingBusiness #MassEntrepreneurship
Over the last few years, GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship and our alliance partners, including the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, have been addressing one of the most persistent issues faced by small businesses — delayed payments. Our first report in May 2022 estimated that ₹10.7 lakh crore, or 5.9% of the gross value added (GVA) of Indian businesses, was locked up annually as delayed payments from buyers to MSME suppliers. A vast majority (~80%) of the annual delayed payments amount was owed to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Fundamentally, payments are delayed because of a power asymmetry between smaller suppliers and large buyers. Recently, the Ministry of MSME, GAME and Fisme India conducted a series of regional and national roundtable discussions. These discussions brought together government officials, MSMEs, and industry experts to focus on timely payments and explore solutions for smoother access to credit for MSMEs. What used to be seen as an inevitable “just the cost of doing business” for MSMEs while working with larger enterprises is now being openly questioned and addressed. This has made me realise how important it is to call attention to normalised bad behaviours. MSMEs are also realising and asserting their right to be paid by the date that their payments are due. Until recently, behaviours like racial discrimination were often dismissed as unfortunate but routine, something people quietly accepted. These behaviours or actions were seen as “just the way things are” and were rarely challenged. However, movements like #BlackLivesMatter broke the silence, forcing people to confront these issues and recognise them for what they are: unacceptable. It’s encouraging to see how proactive the Government of India has been in supporting our efforts to address the delayed payments issue. #DelayedPayments #MSMEs #MassEntrepreneurship
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Three incredible brands from the MAAE cohort, a part of our Women Economic Empowerment Program are now live on Amazon, showcasing products crafted by talented women artisans. Through the MAAE program, in collaboration with Dhriiti - The Courage Within and Jhini Learning, URMUL DESERT CRAFTS, Ayyampalayam Fpc, Jute For Life JFL among others have received vital marketing and business support to thrive online. Each purchase helps build sustainable livelihoods and supports local communities. Let's celebrate women's entrepreneurship and make a positive impact by supporting these inspiring brands this festive season! #SupportSmallBusiness #ConsciousFestivals #MAAECohort #RuralEmpowerment #WomenEntrepreneurship #AmazonLaunch #Amazon #WomenEmpowerment #Craftsmanship #FestiveShopping Women Economic Empowerment Program | Samakhya Sustainable Alternatives | prerna agarwal | Anirban Gupta | Nidhi Gupta | Ravi Venkatesan | Mekin Maheshwari | Madan Padaki | Ketul Acharya | Poulomi Pal | Vanya Kaushik | Samikhsya Nanda | Poornima Menon | Lisa Keshariya
Exciting News from the MAAE Cohort! We’re thrilled to announce that three incredible brands from the MAAE program are now live on Amazon! 🎉 Explore their unique offerings this festive season and make every purchase count by supporting women-driven enterprises. 🔗 Click their storefront links and dive into these inspiring brands: 1️⃣ URMUL DESERT CRAFTS : https://lnkd.in/gf3nfEgK A remarkable enterprise celebrating the artistry of Rajasthan’s desert communities. Urmul connects skilled artisans from remote villages to modern marketplaces, ensuring their craft reaches customers far and wide. By purchasing their products, you help preserve traditional craftsmanship and empower artisans. 2️⃣ Ayyampalayam Fpc: https://lnkd.in/gD8NsN_F Rooted in agriculture, Ayyampalayam brings marginalized farmers into the fold. Your support helps these farmers thrive, ensuring an inclusive and equitable agricultural economy. 3️⃣ Jute For Life JFL Empowering rural women in the Barabanki and Lucknow districts, Jute for Life has trained over 5,000 women in jute craftsmanship. With over 900 women artisans producing sustainable jute products, this initiative provides livelihoods while promoting eco-friendly alternatives. Through the MAAE program in collaboration with Dhriiti - The Courage Within and Jhini Learning, these brands are receiving marketing and business support to help them grow, sustain, and thrive in the digital marketplaces. This festive season, let’s celebrate women entrepreneurship by supporting these women artisans and producers. Support these inspiring brands and make a positive impact through your purchases! 🎁 #SustainableLiving #SupportSmallBusiness #ConsciousFestivals #MAAECohort #SupportArtisans #RuralEmpowerment #WomenEntrepreneurship #BuyLocal #AmazonLaunch #Amazon #WomenEmpowerment #Craftsmanship #FestiveShopping #ImpactDriven Samakhya Sustainable Alternatives prerna agarwal Anjali Singh GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship Nidhi Gupta Anirban Gupta Ravi Venkatesan Madan Padaki Mekin Maheshwari Poulomi Pal Samikhsya Nanda Vanya Kaushik Poornima Menon Lisa Keshariya
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Join us in celebrating Airblack's remarkable milestone! It’s truly inspiring to see over 800 women certified as makeup artists in just one batch. We at GAME are proud to support Airblack through our Women Economic Empowerment Program, furthering their mission to empower women through quality training and entrepreneurship. Their commitment to fostering skills and opportunities for women in the beauty industry is exceptional. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Airblack and to see their ongoing success in transforming beauty education in India. Stay tuned for more updates on our collaborative work! Airblack | Women Economic Empowerment Program | Videt Jaiswal | Ravi Venkatesan | Mekin Maheshwari | Madan Padaki | Ketul Acharya | Poulomi Pal | Vanya Kaushik | Samikhsya Nanda | Poornima Menon | Lisa Keshariya #GAMEChangingImpact #EconomicEmpowerment #WomenGigEconomy #WomenEntrepreneur #DigitalPlatformEconomy
Last month, Airblack hosted its largest-ever graduating batch at the India Habitat Center, with over 800+ women graduating as certified makeup artists in over 300 cities - making it one of the largest skilling graduations in India. We were joined by Shraddha Naik, the renowned Celebrity Makeup Artist behind the glorious on-screen looks for Shraddha Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and many more. In its 4th year of operations, Airblack has become a leading skilling academy in the beauty space, with over 35,000 alumni. We now conduct one graduation batch every quarter. All the grind seems worth it when we see the work of our lives transpire into real impact in the lives of thousands of people. More than 50% of these women have already started earning, and others are in the process of setting up their home parlors or freelancing services. Kudos to the Airblack team for pulling this off, and to our partners such as the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council & GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship for supporting. We are just getting started! Vaibhav Raj Gupta Kavya Tandon Ved Mani Tiwari Monica Bahl Atul Kumar Tiwari
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Surekha Balaji Sutar from Latur, Maharashtra, started her journey with a small papad-making business. Through the WEFEP program, in partnership with NRLM and GAME, she received a ₹4,50,000 loan from the State Bank of India under the PMFME scheme. Presented by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the loan helped Surekha expand her business into chilli grinding, wheat noodles, and more. With a remarkable ROI of 12.4%, Surekha’s business now generates employment opportunities for SHG members in her district. Her success is a powerful testament to how women entrepreneurs can transform their communities with the right support. Together, we are #EmpoweringHER and making aspiring women entrepreneurs’ dreams a reality! Ravi Venkatesan | Madan Padaki | Mekin Maheshwari | Ketul Acharya | Ramesh Dharmaji | Sourav Roy | National Rural Livelihoods Mission | IKEA Foundation #WomenEntrepreneurs #WEFEP #EmpoweringHER #NRLM #GAME #RuralDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #Latur #Maharashtra #ROI #BusinessGrowth #EconomicGrowth #EmpoweringCommunities #EntrepreneurialJourney #MicroEnterprise #SocialImpact
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GAME, in collaboration with Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises - Government of India and FISME, held a series of national roundtable discussions across India on one of the most pressing issues for MSMEs — timely payments. These landmark gatherings saw a congregation of ministry representatives, top-tier MSMEs and distinguished industry specialists, all focused on common goals — identifying the newest challenges that impede access to credit for MSMEs and gathering insights into potential solutions. Through multiple convenings across five key cities, we’ve uncovered valuable learnings. From the need for cashflow-based lending to addressing regulatory hurdles and improving financial transparency, these findings can help reshape the future of the MSME ecosystem. 📊 Curious about the insights that will drive change? Stay tuned for more updates as we consolidate these discussions into actionable strategies in our next edition of the Delayed Payments report. Ravi Venkatesan | Madan Padaki | Mekin Maheshwari | Ketul Acharya | Anil Bhardwaj | IKEA Foundation | Federation Of Indian Micro Small Medium Enterprises | FOSMI | Fisme India | Ramesh Dharmaji #GAMEChangingImpact #MSMEs #DelayedPayments #FOSMI #FISME #NationalConvening #AccessToCredit #IndustryExperts #RoundtableDiscussion #FinanceInnovation #FinancialInclusion #AccesstoCredit #AccessToCapital
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As the most populous state in India, Uttar Pradesh (UP) is brimming with untapped entrepreneurial potential. Recently, Ketul Acharya and Ramesh Dharmaji from GAME had the privilege of meeting with Shri Alok Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, MSME and Export Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh to explore innovative pathways for fostering mass entrepreneurship in the region. During the insightful discussion, Shri Alok Kumar shared the state’s ambitious vision for driving the growth of MSMEs. They delved into a variety of initiatives, including revitalising traditional clusters, promoting new-age industries, and the promising Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana, launched on August 15, 2024. The conversation was rich with ideas, focusing on collaboration with District Industry Centres (DICs) to promote enterprise, identifying emerging sectors, and partnering with banks to create a robust network of credit counsellors. This can significantly enhance credit availability and market access for MSMEs across the State Together, we are actively exploring opportunities to collaborate, catalyse and unlock the immense potential that lies within the state and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs! Ravi Venkatesan | Madan Padaki | Mekin Maheshwari | IKEA Foundation #GAMEChangingImpact #Entrepreneurship #MSMEs #BusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #UttarPradesh #YuvaUdyamVikas #StartupIndia #EnterprisePromotion #Innovation #CreditAccess #DIC #YouthEmpowerment #NewAgeIndustries #ClusterDevelopment #BankingPartnerships #SmallBusiness
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Entrepreneurial thinking isn't just about starting a business. It's about problem-solving, creativity, resilience, and the ability to adapt to change - skills essential for success in any field. How can schools best cultivate these skills in their students? Join the conversation and share your thoughts in our poll! #GAME #Edtech #Learning #FutureofEducation #EntrepreneurialMindset #Leadership #Success #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurs
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