✨ 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈! ✨ 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! linkedin.com/posts/hardikash… #InternationalWomensDay #TheFutureisFemale #Empower #IWD2026

Honored to be on the panel with terrific women and hosted by the one and only Barkha ! @BDUTT Thank you! #womenempoweringwomen

On this #WorldEntrepreneurDay2025 - let us celebrate our local innovative entrepreneurs who demonstrate the courage to shape a brighter tomorrow. Read more - shorturl.at/rh0vH

It’s a great reminder that that freedom is much more than an ideal. It’s a lived experience, as a nation and as individuals. Happy Independence Day!   🇮🇳

When I meet driven young individuals, I’m always inspired to see the way they are shaping the present and are poised to lead in the future. Investing in young people is the most future-ready decision we can make. On this International Youth Day, let’s vow to amplify their voices.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra recently commented on India’s shift toward entrepreneurship, pointing to a growing number of young Indians choosing to build businesses rather than pursue traditional corporate jobs. There’s been an immense change in attitude towards entrepreneurship in Indian society over the past couple of decades. Here are three factors that I see driving this change: 𝟏. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Entrepreneurs are starting young! According to the GUESS India 2023 report, more than 14% of Indian students intend to become entrepreneurs immediately after graduation, and 31% plan to do it within five years. This is backed by government initiatives and university support, enabling them to access startup financing, incubation programs, and mentorship networks. 𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 More young Indians are choosing to turn their ideas into ventures. The appeal of autonomy, ownership, and the chance to build something from scratch is stronger than ever, and it gives them the chance to innovate, plan, and execute independently. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 The definition of ‘entrepreneur’ has expanded, and social media has been a game-changer in this regard. Social media platforms make it possible for a wide range of businesses to reach customers, build a brand, and sell. In a country as diverse and digitally connected as India, this has opened the door for many first-time founders. We’re seeing the narrative around entrepreneurship shift completely, and I look forward to seeing many more innovations and success stories come out of this in the future. ✨ #YoungEntrepreneurs #StartupIndia #EntrepreneurshipInIndia #YouthInnovation #FutureFounders #DigitalIndia #SocialMediaForBusiness #IndianStartups #EntrepreneurMindset #NewIndia #GUESSReport2023 #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs

We’re seeing an incredible surge in MSME formalization! Over 6 crore businesses are now registered on the Udyam portal. This rapid progress has been made possible by the government’s digital push, breaking down barriers to entry for small businesses. It reminds me of how UPI transformed digital payments in India at a rapid pace, making transactions seamless and universal. Now we need to bring MSME lending up to the same scale. Digital credit infrastructure must evolve to match the speed and reach of UPI, where a small business can access formal financing as easily as making a digital payment. We’ve seen firsthand how tech-driven lending can empower MSMEs. Expanding digital infrastructure through AI-driven underwriting, seamless integrations, and initiatives like the Unified Lending Interface, can unlock financing for millions more. The momentum is here, and we must make the most of it! #UdyamPortal #CreditInfrastructure #MSMEs #FintechInnovation #Formalization #DigitalIndia #TechForGood #MSMELending