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India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 places Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the centre of the country’s economic transformation. MSMEs contribute to employment, exports and regional development, but scaling up and competing globally will require stronger value chains, wider technology adoption, better access to capital and greater participation in international markets.

The Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry will host MSME Conclave 5.0 on Friday, 9 October 2026, at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai. The conclave will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions, technology providers and investors to discuss practical ways to strengthen MSMEs.

Strengthening Strategic Value Chains

The opening session, Future-Ready MSMEs: Strengthening Strategic Value Chains for Viksit Bharat 2047, will examine the role of MSMEs across sectors including defence, automobile, chemicals and food processing.

The session will explore how MSMEs can strengthen strategic value chains, improve their competitiveness and contribute more effectively to the broader industrial ecosystem. 

Building AI-Powered MSMEs

Technology and digital transformation will be another key focus of MSME Conclave 5.0. AI-Powered MSMEs: Building the Enterprises of Tomorrow will explore various applications of Artificial Intelligence for manufacturing and supply chains, supported by case studies and practical insights on developing an AI roadmap for organisations.

The session will provide an opportunity to understand how MSMEs can approach AI adoption and digital transformation while exploring the possibilities of building more future-ready enterprises.

Unlocking Global Opportunities

As MSMEs look towards expanding their participation in global value chains and export markets, the conclave will also focus on international trade, innovation and global competitiveness.

Dedicated presentations will look at how the India–UK CETA can support MSMEs, opportunities through the India–New Zealand FTA, and strategies for building export-ready and globally competitive MSMEs.

These discussions will focus on opportunities for MSMEs to strengthen their global outlook and identify pathways towards greater participation in international markets.

Financing Growth and Expansion

Access to finance, credit and investment opportunities remains an important part of enabling MSME growth.

Financing Growth: Unlocking Capital for MSME Expansion will bring together perspectives from fintechs, NBFCs and banking institutions, creating a platform to discuss financing opportunities relevant to MSME expansion.

The programme will also include a presentation on investment opportunities, along with a presentation by New India Assurance, followed by the formal closing of the conclave and networking opportunities.

Why Attend MSME Conclave 5.0?

The conclave is designed for MSME owners and entrepreneurs, startups and emerging enterprises, manufacturing and service-sector MSMEs, policymakers, government officials, financial institutions, export promotion bodies, technology providers, investors, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and corporate procurement and supply chain leaders.

Participants can expect discussions centred on:

• Future-ready MSME growth strategies
• AI and digital transformation
• Strategic value chains
• Access to finance, credit and investment
• Export readiness and global competitiveness
• Government initiatives and policy support
• Partnerships and business networking

Whether you lead an MSME, finance one, supply technology to one or work with MSMEs through procurement and policy, the conclave offers a chance to exchange ideas and make connections across the wider ecosystem.

Join MSME Conclave 5.0 on October 9, 2026, at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, and be part of the conversation on strengthening MSMEs for Viksit Bharat 2047.

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