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Recognising the Engines of India’s growth
Recognising the Engines of India’s growth
India's economic revolution isn't happening in boardrooms. It's unfolding in Uttarakhand’s food processing belt, the brassware clusters of Uttar Pradesh, the textile hubs of Tamil Nadu, Haryana’s automotive cluster, and countless other regional powerhouses across the nation.
The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit brings this revolution directly to you by platforming micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This is a unique platform where grassroots entrepreneurs, industry experts, and policymakers converge to shape India's future.
20 CITIES. 13 STATES. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
This year, the Regional Summits are embarking on an unprecedented journey across India's manufacturing, services, and trade landscape, bringing world-class insights and actionable solutions directly to your doorstep.
The series of on-ground events will travel to 20 cities across 13 states. This isn't just a summit: it's a nationwide movement to democratise access to industrial excellence.
Join us as we take Make in India from policy to practice, one region at a time.
Your industry. Your cluster. Your opportunity to be part of India's economic renaissance.
Refer to our Agenda section for the complete list of Regional Summit editions for 2025.
Cities
Agenda
Thu26
18:35 - 18:40Welcome Address
Thu26
18:40 - 18:50Keynote Address
Thu26
18:50 - 19:05Fireside Chat
Catalyzing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs
Speaker
Nagaraj Garla
Executive Director,
IDBI Bank
Thu26
19:05 - 19:40Panel Discussion
MSMEs and Maharashtra's economic engine: Unlocking growth from Thane
Speakers
Dr. Vijay G. Kalantri
Chairman- MVIRDC,
WTC - Mumbai; and President- AIAI
C H Nadiger
Regional Director,
Western region, EEPC INDIA
Raghuveer Kini
Director General,
CHEMEXCIL
Bhavesh Maru
General Secretary,
Thane Small Scale Industries Association
Thu26
19:40 - 20:00Fireside Chat
Empowering MSMEs Through Comprehensive Insurance: Bridging the Protection Gap with New India Assurance
Speakers
Anjali Mirchandani
Deputy General Manager,
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
Thu26
20:00 - 20.10Presentation
Making Business Simple with Canon
Speakers
Sameer Kenia
Business Manager,
Canon Mumbai
Thu26
20:10 - 20.20Special address
Speakers
kantha Rao
Chief Manager,
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) , Mumbai
Thu26
20:20 onwardsNetworking and Dinner
Fri18
18:35 - 18:40Welcome Address
Fri18
18:40 - 18:50Keynote Address
Empowering MSMEs: Roadmap for a vibrant and resilient Surat
Speaker
J.B. Dave
General Manager,
District Industries Center, Surat
Fri18
18:50 - 19:05Fireside Chat
Catalyzing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs
Speaker
Nagaraj Garla
Executive Director,
IDBI Bank
Fri18
19:05 - 19:40Panel Discussion
From looms to labs: How Surat’s MSMEs can lead India’s next wave of industrial innovation
Speaker
Jayanti N Savaliya
Regional Chairman,
GJEPC, Surat
Prashant Patel
Past President ,FISME,
Director, RK Synthesis Ltd
Bikash Chandra Naik
Zonal Head,
NSIC
Ashish Gujrati
Managing Director,
Aditya Textile Solutions
Fri18
19:40 - 19:50Presentation
Making Business Simple with Canon
Speaker
Raj Tiwari
Senior Sales Manager,
Canon India
Fri18
19:50 - 20.00Presentation
Speaker
Nikhil Garg
Founder President,
Agarwal Business Network
Fri18
20:00 - 20.10Presentation
IDBI Bank Presentation
Speaker
Sherine Mendez
General Manager,
IDBI Bank
C S Arya
General Manager,
IDBI Bank
Fri18
20:10 onwardsNetworking and Dinner
Thu24
18:10 - 18:20Welcome Address
Thu24
18:20 - 18:30Keynote Address
Opportunities in 'Orange City': Vision for MSME-led growth in Nagpur and beyond
Speaker
Subhash Ingewar
Assistant Director,
MSME Development and Facilitation Officer, Nagpur
Thu24
18:30 - 18:40Special Address
Speaker
Manohar Pote
Regional Head-Nagpur region,
MIDC
Thu24
18:40 - 19:00Fireside Chat
Catalyzing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs
Speaker
Nagaraj Garla
Executive Director,
IDBI Bank
Thu24
19:00 - 19:10Presentation
Making Business Simple with Canon
Speaker
Sujay Sharma
Sales Manager BIS Channel,
Canon India
Thu24
19:10 - 19:40Panel Discussion
Unlocking Vidarbha’s potential: Building a stronger MSME ecosystem in central India
Speakers
Prashant Waghmere
DGM & Regional Head,
APEDA
Prashant Mohta
President,
Vidarbha Industries Association
Julfesh Shah
Chairman,
Chamber of Small industry Associations, Vidarbha chapter
Thu24
19:40 - 19.50Presentation
IDBI Bank Presentation
Speaker
Suneed S
GM,
IDBI Bank
Thu24
20:00 onwardsNetworking and Dinner
Thu7
18:10 - 18:20Welcome Address
Thu7
18:20 - 18:30Keynote Address
From policy to prosperity: A roadmap for MSME success
Speaker
Shailendra Tyagi
Director,
STPI, Ministry of Electronics & IT
Thu7
18:30 - 18:40Special Address
Speaker
Vivek Verma
Vice Chairman, CII Chandigarh UT,
MD, Spray Engineering Devices Ltd
Thu7
18:40 - 19:00Fireside Chat
Catalyzing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs
Speaker
Nagaraj Garla
Executive Director,
IDBI Bank
Thu7
19:00 - 19:15Presentation
Making Business Simple with Canon
Speaker
Vikas Gupta
Senior Sales Manager,
BIS Channel , Canon India
Thu7
19:10 - 19:40Panel Discussion
Chandigarh & beyond: Strengthening regional MSME ecosystems in North India
Speakers
Shefali Dhiman
Co Founder,
Flaura Essentials
Somveer Anand
CEO & Mission Director,
Innovation Mission Punjab
Dilpreet Singh Boparai
General Secretary,
Mohali Industries Association (MIA)
Arush Chopra
Co-founder,
Just Herbs
Thu7
19:40 - 19.50Business success story
Business success story
Speaker
Saurabh Munjal
Co-Founder & CEO Archian Foods Pvt Ltd (Lahori Zeera)
Thu7
19:50 - 20:00Presentation
IDBI Bank Address
Speaker
C S Arya
General Manager,
IDBI Bank
Jasmeet Singh
Manager - Credit Solution Centre,
IDBI Bank
Thu7
20:00 onwardsNetworking and Dinner
Thu4
18:35 - 18:40Welcome Address
Thu4
18:40 - 18:50Keynote Address
From handlooms to high-tech: How policy is shaping the potential of Bengal
Speaker
Partha Chowdhury
Joint Director,
MSME (BG) of Directorate of MSME, Govt. of West Bengal
Thu4
18:50 - 19:00Special Address
Speaker
Dr. Anupam Gayen
Zonal head,
NSIC Kolkata
Thu4
19:00 - 19:15Fireside Chat
Catalyzing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs
Speaker
Nagaraj Garla
Executive Director,
IDBI Bank
Thu4
19:15 - 19:30Presentation
Making Business Simple with Canon
Speaker
Suvrendu Mitra
Senior Sales Manager – BIS Channel,
Canon India
Thu4
19:30 - 20:00Panel Discussion
Kolkata 2030: A vision for MSME-driven economic transformation
Speakers
Pallavi Luharuka
Founder & CEO,
Royal Bengal Greentech
Prabir Bhattacharjee
Secretary General,
Tea Association of India
Dr. Rajeev Singh
Director General,
Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Ramesh Kumar Juneja
Vice Chairman – Council for Leather Exports,
Director, M/s. J.C.International Ltd.
Thu4
20:00 - 20:10Presentation
Audi for SMEs
Thu4
20:10 - 20.25Fireside Chat
Business Success Story
Speaker
Keshav Bhajanka
Executive Director ,
Century Plyboards India Ltd
Thu4
20:25 - 20.35Presentation
IDBI Bank Address
Speaker
Satya Sharan Mondal
DGM, MSME centre,
IDBI Bank, Kolkata
Kaushal Kishore
General Manager,
IDBI Bank, Kolkata
Thu4
20:35 onwardsNetworking and Dinner
Fri26
18:35 - 18:40Welcome Address
Fri26
18:40 - 18:50Keynote Address
Fri26
18:50 - 19:00Special Address
Fri26
19:00 - 19:15Fireside Chat
Catalyzing 'Make in India' Growth: IDBI Bank's Strategic Imperatives for Empowering MSMEs
Fri26
19:15 - 19:30Presentation
Making Business Simple with Canon
Fri26
19:30 - 20:00Panel Discussion
Fri26
20:00 - 20:10Fireside Chat
Business Success Story
Fri26
20:10 - 20.25Presentation
IDBI Bank Address
Fri26
20:35 onwardsNetworking and Dinner
Why the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit matters
Growth isn't a one-size-fits-all story. Each MSME cluster has its strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Our series of summits recognise this diversity, offering:
Regional spotlight
Emphasis on state-specific opportunities, incentives, and policies
Localised solutions
Address region-specific manufacturing challenges and ways to overcome them
Peer learning
Network with suppliers and potential partners who understand your regional context
Practical insights
Discover funding, technology, and policy updates that impact your business today
key takeaways
The challenges faced by MSMEs in the Thane region and in other parts of the country, as well as ways to address them. Instead of a single window, the government should enable a single desk to facilitate easy redressal of MSME issues.
Dr. Vijay Kalantri
Chairman of World Trade Centre Mumbai, and President, All India Association of Industries (AIAI)
The MSME Global Mart serves as a valuable platform that provides access to various tenders and market opportunities
Kantharao Jinna
Chief Manager, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
MSMEs play a big role for us. About 32-35% of our business comes from MSMEs, said Kenia.
Sameer Kenia
Business Manager, Canon India
The world is looking for solutions, and India holds the key. India’s MSMEs are at the heart of these solutions, driving innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth.
Bhavesh Maru
General Secretary, Thane Small Scale Industries Association (TSSIA)
In the chemicals industry, navigating commodity fluctuations and market volatility remains a significant challenge. Additionally, a lack of awareness about local suppliers continues to hinder sourcing efficiency and supply chain optimization within the sector.
Aniket Malshe
Director, Nichem Solutions
MSMEs operate with limited manpower and resources, making them especially vulnerable to market fluctuations and regulatory burdens. Targeted assistance, simplified compliance, and access to capacity-building initiatives are essential to unlock their full potential.
Raghuveer Kini
Director General, Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXCIL)
"IDBI Bank’s initiatives such as i-MSME Express and GeM Sahay, which are helping to break traditional credit barriers like collateral requirements and complex documentation” Shri Nagaraj Garla, also highlighted the growing role of AI and data analytics in shaping the next phase of MSME lending.
Nagaraj Garla.
Executive Director, IDBI Bank
Comprehensive business insurance can protect Thane-based MSMEs from the financial impact of monsoon-related flooding and ensuing accidents, which are likely in this industrial belt.
Anjali Mirchandani.
Deputy General Manager, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
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ET Make in India SME Regional Summit, Nagpur: Fuelling growth from the heart of India
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit, Chandigarh: Self-reliant India, stronger MSMEs
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit, Kolkata: Resilient Bengal From factories to firewalls
Real Impact
- Connected SMEs with crores of rupees in funding opportunities
- Facilitated partnerships between MSMEs and ecosystem enablers
- Helped businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes
- Created industry clusters that drive regional economic growth
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FAQ's
What is the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit?
The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit is a series of on-ground events organised by Economictimes.com across various cities in India. These summits bring together local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), policymakers, enablers, and industry veterans to unravel opportunities, tackle challenges, and foster knowledge-sharing and networking to propel the next phase of growth for these enterprises.
When and where is the Summit held?
Editions of the Summit are held throughout the year in different cities across India. For more details on the itinerary or calendar, refer to the ‘Agenda’ section of this website.
Each leg of the Summit focuses on the specific regional challenges and opportunities for SMEs in that particular location.
Who can attend the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit?
All editions of the Summit are open to:
- MSME owners and entrepreneurs
- Industry representatives and associations
- Policymakers and government officials
- Business enablers (financial institutions, technology providers, consultants)
- Industry veterans and thought leaders
- Startups and emerging businesses
- Anyone interested in the SME ecosystem and Make in India initiatives.
Is there a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee for the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit. Participation in the event is free of charge, allowing a wide range of stakeholders to attend. This ensures that all interested parties can benefit from the knowledge-sharing, networking, and growth opportunities on offer.
What makes the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit different from other business events?
- It focuses specifically on regional SME challenges and opportunities
- It brings together the entire SME ecosystem under one platform
- It combines policy discussions with practical business solutions
- It emphasises the Make in India initiative and local manufacturing
- It provides city and cluster-specific insights and networking opportunities
- It's backed by the extensive business network and credibility of Economictimes.com.
What are the key themes and focus areas?
The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit focuses on contemporary challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in specific clusters, including but not limited to:
- Industry 4.0 and digital transformation
- Sustainability and green business practices
- Self-reliance and local manufacturing
- Access to finance and credit solutions
- Export opportunities and global market access
- Policy support and government initiatives
- Innovation and R&D
- Networking and collaboration opportunities.
How do I register for the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit?
Registration details are available on this website and through official communications closer to each Summit date. Interested participants can:
- Visit the official ET Make in India SME Regional Summit homepage and register using the online signup form
- Follow the SME section of Economictimes.com for updates
- Contact the organising team through official channels
- Watch for announcements on social media platforms.
What can I expect at the summit?
Participants can expect:
- Keynote speeches from industry leaders and policymakers
- Panel discussions on relevant SME topics
- Fireside chats with successful entrepreneurs
- Networking opportunities with peers, industry experts, and government officials
- Insights into state policies and schemes
- Case studies and success stories from local SMEs
- Interactive Q&A sessions
- Information about business enablers and support services.
Are there networking opportunities?
Yes, networking is a core component of the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit. Participants have multiple opportunities to connect with:
- Fellow SME owners and entrepreneurs
- Potential business partners and collaborators
- Financial institutions and investors
- Government officials and policymakers
- Industry associations and support organisations
- Technology providers and service enablers.
What is the duration of ET's commitment to championing the MSME sector through these summits?
ET's commitment to championing the MSME sector through these regional summits spans a year-long endeavour. This initiative includes the Summit itself, the MSME Day Virtual Conclave, and the ET MSME Awards. All platforms are designed to support, acknowledge, and strengthen the MSME sector across different regions, fostering sustainable growth and development.
How can my organisation become a partner or sponsor?
Organisations interested in partnering or sponsoring can reach out to spotlightpartner@timesinternet.in. Partnership opportunities may include:
- Event sponsorship at various levels
- Speaking opportunities for senior executives
- Exhibition or display opportunities
- Branding and marketing partnerships
- Knowledge sharing and thought leadership platforms.
What topics will be covered at the ET MSME Summit?
To stay informed about upcoming legs of the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit:
- Visit the official ET Make in India SME Regional Summit website
- Follow ET's social media channels
- Join relevant SME and business associations that receive updates
- Sign up for notifications during registration for any Summit edition.
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