Shore Amid The Ocean Of Fetters

Hardika takes out a bottle of Slovenian wine and places it gently on the dining table beside the delectable platter of salad garnished with diced lettuce from her roof-top organic garden. The clock strikes seven. She has prepared a savoury new dish especially for tonight. It’s February 14.  Raising a toast, Shah remembers how she longed for this moment with her husband sitting across the table with a smile on his face enjoying the sumptuous meal. She could not recollect the last time she felt so relaxed. Her days are workaholic. She is Hardika Shah (48), CEO, Kinara Capital. Founded in 2011, Kinara Capital is a new age non-banking financial company that offers small business loans without property collateral. So far, the amount disbursed stands at Rs1624 crore; with the network of 110 branches in India and field-staff in 83 cities to offer personalised support in regional...