How to Digitise Your Business: The First Steps Every MSME Must Take

In today’s world, your digital footprint is your new credit history.

In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, discover why digitisation is no longer optional for MSMEs — it’s survival. Learn how going digital builds trust with banks, saves time, improves compliance, and makes your business truly fundable.

We’ll cover:

1. Why digitisation matters for MSMEs and bankers
2. The 5 pillars of business digitisation (payments, accounting, compliance, presence, cloud)
3. How bankers assess digital trails during appraisal
4. A simple 6-month roadmap to get started today
5. The future of funding for digitally-ready MSMEs

🎧 Listen now and take the first steps toward a transparent, credible, and bank-ready business.

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The Art of Enough: Finding Contentment in a World of More

We live in a world that constantly screams: “More, more, more.” More money, more recognition, more success. But what if the secret to peace isn’t in more — but in enough?

In this powerful episode of The Power Within You, we explore:

1. Why chasing “more” never feels complete
2. The true meaning of “enough” in daily life
3. The timeless wisdom of Kabir’s dohas
4. A simple story of a fisherman that reveals life’s truth
5. Practical ways to practice gratitude, balance, and joy

This is not about giving up ambition. It’s about building a life where peace and purpose co-exist.

🎧 Listen now and discover the art of enough.

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The Hidden Cost of Loan Restructuring: What MSMEs Must Know

Loan restructuring may look like a lifeline — lower EMIs, extended tenures, temporary relief. But for banks, it’s a red flag. In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, I unpack:

• Why restructuring signals borrower stress
• Short-term relief vs. long-term damage
• How it impacts your CIBIL and conduct of account
• The hidden domino effect on future borrowing capacity
• Smart alternatives MSMEs should explore before restructuring

Whether you’re an MSME entrepreneur or a credit officer, this episode reveals the side of restructuring no one talks about.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to protect your creditworthiness for the future.

नवरात्रि विशेष – अपने भीतर की नौ शक्तियाँ जगाइए

नवरात्रि सिर्फ़ उपवास या पूजा का त्योहार नहीं है। यह हमें याद दिलाती है कि वही शक्ति, वही माँ दुर्गा, हमारे भीतर भी विराजमान है।

इस The Power Within You के विशेष एपिसोड में सुनिए:

• माँ के नौ रूप और उनकी जीवन से जुड़ी सीख
• कैसे हर दिन एक नयी शक्ति को जगाया जा सकता है
• धैर्य, अनुशासन, साहस, करुणा और क्षमा के संदेश
• कबीर के दोहे और भक्ति से जुड़ी बातें
• वो पल जो आपको याद दिलाएँगे कि आप भी शक्ति स्वरूप हैं

🎧 इस नवरात्रि, सिर्फ़ मंदिर में नहीं, अपने भीतर भी माँ को जगाइए।

Keywords: Navratri 2025, Maa Durga, Shakti, inner strength, Indian wisdom, Kabir doha, devotion, festival special podcast

Episode 8 – Living Your Ikigai: Finding Joy, Purpose & Balance in Life

Ikigai — the Japanese word for “reason for being” — has become a global buzzword. But beyond books and diagrams, what does it really mean? And more importantly, how can you live your Ikigai every single day?

In this deeply engaging episode of The Power Within You, I explore:

• What Ikigai truly means (beyond just career or passion)
• Why we often lose touch with our inner purpose
• A step-by-step framework to start finding your Ikigai
• How to live it daily in small choices, not just big decisions
• Indian wisdom and timeless dohas that remind us to listen to our inner truth

If you’ve ever felt lost, restless, or stuck in borrowed dreams, this episode will help you reconnect with what makes life worth living.

👉 Follow & subscribe to keep walking this journey of rediscovering the power within you.

Keywords: Ikigai, life purpose, self-discovery, balance, Japanese philosophy, personal growth, motivation, Indian wisdom

Episode 14 – CIBIL vs. Credit Behaviour: What Really Matters More?

Most entrepreneurs believe that “Good CIBIL = Guaranteed Loan.” But from a banker’s desk, the reality is very different.

In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, I uncover:

• What your CIBIL score really means — and its limits
• The banker’s hidden lens: what “credit behaviour” actually includes
• Why even 750+ CIBIL borrowers sometimes get rejected
• The most common mistakes MSMEs make
• A 3-pillar framework to build strong, lasting credit health

👉 If you’ve ever wondered why loans get delayed or declined despite a “perfect score,” this episode is a must-listen.

Keywords: CIBIL score, credit behaviour, MSME loans, account conduct, banking insights, loan rejection, credit appraisal

Episode 7 – Borrowed Dreams: How to Stop Living the Life Others Planned for You

Are you truly living your dream, or are you trapped in a script written by others?

From childhood, many of us are pushed into careers, choices, and lifestyles designed by parents, peers, or society. These borrowed dreams look like success on the outside but often leave us restless and unfulfilled on the inside.

In this powerful episode of The Power Within You, I uncover:
- How dreams get borrowed — childhood conditioning, peer pressure, cultural scripts
- The signs you’re living someone else’s life
- The heavy costs of borrowed dreams — stress, regret, identity loss
- A 4-step framework to reclaim and protect your authentic dream
- Hindi dohas and poetry that remind us: truth is the highest penance

💡 If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What if I had chosen differently?” — this episode will help you start answering that question with courage.

👉 Follow & subscribe now to keep reclaiming your power.

Keywords: borrowed dreams, authenticity, Kabir doha, Gulzar poetry, self-growth, purpose, Indian wisdom, life choices

Episode 13 – Collateral in MSME Loans: More Than Just Security

For many entrepreneurs, collateral simply means “giving property papers to the bank.” But in reality, collateral is much more than that. For bankers, it’s not just about security — it’s about confidence, comfort, and credibility.

In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, I’ll cover:

1. What collateral really means in MSME lending
2. How bankers view collateral — not as repayment, but as risk cover
3. The most common mistakes MSMEs make with collateral
4. Types of collateral beyond just property (FDs, LIC, NSCs, machinery, guarantees, CGTMSE)
5. A smart borrower’s guide to managing collateral wisely

If you’ve ever struggled with the question, “Why does the bank need collateral even if my business is good?”, this episode will clear your doubts.

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Keywords: MSME collateral, bank loans, security, CGTMSE, borrower mistakes, loan approval, MSME finance