This paper presents measures of relative efficiency for nine small scale industries in fifteen major states of India. An index of relative efficiency based on total factor productivity is used. It is observed that there are wide differences in efficiency of these industries among the states. The...

Using a panel dataset collected in 2014–2017, we examine small and micro entrepreneurs in Delhi, India, distinguishing registered (more formal) and unregistered (more informal) enterprises. The dataset contains not only information on the characteristics of entrepreneurs and firms, but also...

The main objective of this paper is to analyze the various pertinent aspects of Small Scale Industries in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, a state located in the northeastern part of India. The demography of this district is such that it is dominated by Khasi tribes. This district is most...

In this paper, we assess the digitalization of Indian manufacturing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by using the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy’s Prowess database consisting of around 800 manufacturing MSMEs for the period 1990-2019. Our primary objective is to answer two...

The paper focuses on evaluation of the few turn around strategies available with the Indian Railways to improve its operating ratio. The strategies examined are (a) choice of electric traction and the pace of electrification (b) improvement of utilization of network capacity (c) bench marking of...

There is a shortage of evidences and literatures regarding institutional environment differences across the states of India. Therefore, the paper attempts to provide some important sub-national environment differences across the Indian states in the context of entrepreneurship. It focuses on the...

Having access to credit is essential for households to address the volatility of their personal finances over time and for firms to fund their investments. Accessing financial services at affordable cost on the other hand, is crucial to ensure financial security of all economic units. Despite...

Firms operating with foreign collaborations (FCA units) have been facing a high degree of dependence on the parent MNEs (Multi-national Enterprises) compared to their local counterparts (Non-FAC units) owing to reasons like larger imports of raw materials, machinery, equipments and spares by...

The role of MNCs and their affiliates i.e. FCA units are assumed to bear significant advantages for the export promotion from developing host countries, which has been widely discussed by the economists and researchers. Considering the advantages MNCs lend to the host country’s industry (FCA...

Biotechnology is a field which is utterly dependent on knowledge creation and management of novel innovations which are an outcome of contemporary knowledge. Knowledge management is a prime factor which determines the success or failure of a biotechnology company competing in the global...