Welcome to Silk Logic’s Small Business Daily Podcast! I’m glad you tuned in. I’m your host, and today we're diving into the top ways AI is making small businesses smarter, faster, and more competitive. Coming up, we’ll break down how HDFC Bank is rolling out a “digital storefront” for India’s millions of shop owners, new AI tools that level the playing field for local banks, and how one entrepreneur doubled his business output just by picking the right paid AI tools. If you want practical ways to bring automation and intelligence into your business—this is the show for you.

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First up: HDFC Bank launches a “digital handshake” for India’s small businesses.

Imagine if every shop on your street could sell online with the scan of a single QR code—no tech team needed. That’s what HDFC Bank and Vyaparify are aiming for with their new “My Business QR.” It’s not just a payment code. Shopkeepers display it in their store, and when customers scan, they see the merchant’s fu