<p>Purpose- The purpose of this paper is to understand how the Internet of Things can be used to reshape the BFSI sector; to understand the current scenario and find various new avenues that can be developed.</p> <p>Design/methodology/approach- This study has used secondary research and literature reviews to get an understanding of the topic. Apart from that, emphasis was given to getting the primary information from the market. </p> <p>Brief Understanding- The Internet of Things is a network or interconnection of computing devices. For the network to exist, internet infrastructure is required, which is used as the facilitator of information transfer. Data gathering followed by analysis is the basic tenet of the Internet Of Things. Information Technology and semiconductor industries are essentially the brain and heart of the IOT. It is through these semiconductor devices that the information is stored and then through the use of the internet passed to the appropriate destination. IT acts as the brain of the system and is used for the analysis of the huge data collected.</p> <p>IOT can act as a game changer in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sector and till now has made its presence in the sector. Customer satisfaction and unique user experience are two of the fundamental objectives of Industry 4.0 and IOT can help in achieving these objectives.</p>

This article explores the role of social media in facilitating women entrepreneurs in India. It adopts a case study approach to explore the effectiveness of social media platforms in supporting women entrepreneurs. PULA (Pune Ladies), a closed Facebook Group, set up in 2015 for women in Pune, was selected as a case study. Fifteen in-depth interviews were conducted among 15 active women entrepreneurs of this group to explore the benefits received in terms of visibility, marketing opportunities, revenue generation, psychological benefits (sense of belongingness, self-confidence, motivation), and counselling to name a few. Their responses were analyzed for commonalities and divergences. The article finds that PULA not only offers a cost-effective platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products/services but also helps them in enhancing the visibility and financial performance of their businesses. The findings of this study will guide women entrepreneurs in leveraging social media platforms through greater visibility, networking and marketing their products/ services more efficiently.

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Purpose This paper aims to identify and model barriers to internationalising automotive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from emerging market perspectives using the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, 13 critical barriers are identified through an exhaustive literature review and the Delphi method. The ISM tool is then used to establish interrelationships among the identified barriers to expose and discuss the key barriers having high-driving power. Findings It was found that barriers such as trade agreements and export documentation, exchange rates and material inadequacies were relatively less challenging than the other barriers. At the next level, there are barriers such as supply chain, high international quality standards, legal barriers, skilled labour marketing capacity and information and logistics and infrastructure. Finally, barriers such as government policies, entrepreneurial orientation and technology and finance availability posed the most significant challenge for the internationalisation of Indian SMEs. These barriers warrants immediate and considerable attention. Research limitations/implications This study developed a model based on experts’ opinions, which may be biased and influence the final model as proposed in this study. This research will help the owners/managers of the SMEs and policymakers identify and understand the significance and relevance of automotive sector barriers while strategizing. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first time an attempt has been made to apply ISM methodology to explore the interdependencies among the critical barriers of internationalisation for SMEs of Indian automotive industries. This study will guide the owner–managers management practices to overcome ineffective practices and move towards successful internationalisation.