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<p>The aim of the paper is to explore the factors impacting export intensity of SMEs in India. It examines the influence of various firm level variables on export intensity. The sample considered for the study includes 50 SME firms from different industries ranging from equipment and manufacturing to textile. Data for ten years (2011–2020) has been analyzed for drawing relevant results. For regression, Least Square Dummy Variable corrected (LSDVC) estimates have been used to address the issue of heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation issue present in the data. The results arrived at indicate that the expenditure incurred on research and development, selling and distribution acts as an investment which provides returns in terms of better export performance. Also, top managers having international experience can be an important asset for a firm looking for expanding in international market. These results have substantial implications for the management of SME firms.</p>
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The aim of the paper is to explore the factors impacting export intensity of SMEs in India. It examines the influence of various firm level variables on export intensity. The sample considered for the study includes 50 SME firms from different industries ranging from equipment and manufacturing to textile. Data for ten years (2011–2020) has been analyzed for drawing relevant results. For regression, Least Square Dummy Variable corrected (LSDVC) estimates have been used to address the issue of heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation issue present in the data. The results arrived at indicate that the expenditure incurred on research and development, selling and distribution acts as an investment which provides returns in terms of better export performance. Also, top managers having international experience can be an important asset for a firm looking for expanding in international market. These results have substantial implications for the management of SME firms.

Factors impacting export intensity of SMEs in India

Noida, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Economics and Business Review

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The aim of the paper is to explore the factors impacting export intensity of SMEs in India. It examines the influence of various firm level variables on export...

Factors impacting export intensity of SMEs in India

Published Online: Oct 13, 2023

Page range: 22 - 43

Received: Jan 10, 2023

Accepted: Jul 25, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18559/ebr.2023.3.796

Keywords
exports, SMEs, India, LSDVC regression, international exposure of management

© 2023 Aditi Goel et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Factors impacting export intensity of SMEs in India

Published Online: Oct 13, 2023

Page range: 22 - 43

Received: Jan 10, 2023

Accepted: Jul 25, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18559/ebr.2023.3.796

Keywordsexports, SMEs, India, LSDVC regression, international exposure of management

© 2023 Aditi Goel et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
exports, SMEs, India, LSDVC regression, international exposure of management