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ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: How Surat's MSMEs are weaving India's future
ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: How Surat's MSMEs are weaving India's future

Time of India

time14 hours ago

  • Business
  • Time of India

ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: How Surat's MSMEs are weaving India's future

Live Events When Nikhil Garg moved to Surat three years ago, he wasn't sure what to expect. But the city didn't just embrace him— it helped his textile spare parts import business, N-Tex, thrive.'Surat adapts quickly. It's a city that thinks big and supports those with courage,' he said. Garg, who is Founder President of the Agarwal Business Network (ABA), led a fireside chat at the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit - Surat on July 18. The summit had IDBI as banking and lending partner and Canon as tech imports machinery and components from Germany and China and believes that importing is more than trade: it's a form of technology transfer. 'We're helping India stay globally competitive in garments by introducing innovations that weren't accessible before,' he underlined. Especially in knitting, a segment that now dominates 65% of the global textile market, Surat is rapidly catching up with international tech-forward mindset isn't limited to machinery. Entrepreneurs in Surat are investing in modern weaving methods such as airjet and waterjet technology in response to labour shortages. And the scale? 'Some textile units in Surat rival those in China,' Garg pointed the heart of this entrepreneurial engine is trust, something Garg has woven into the fabric of ABA. Launched under the Agrawal Samaj Trust, the not-for-profit network now connects over 120 business owners across sectors— from diamonds to insurance and textile manufacturers to astrologers.'MSMEs work on credit, and credit relies on trust. In ABA, we exchange filtered referrals based on real, successful experiences,' Garg network operates through focused industry groups. Its textile group meets monthly to share practical know-how, while its jewellery wing recently explored how silver is the next big thing for young buyers seeking affordable, yet stylish options.'None of this is taught in schools,' Garg said. 'It's grassroots knowledge, and it's changing the way MSMEs think and grow.'What makes Surat ideal for this transformation? For Garg, it's a mix of safety, cleanliness, infrastructure, and an unusually supportive bureaucracy.'Surat is like a mini India. There are Kathiyawadis, Marwaris, Gujaratis, all working together. It's peaceful, industrious, and fast-moving,' he noted at the ET SME Summit. He even called Surat 'the next Dubai', elaborating on its evolution into a smart hub for textiles, diamonds, and even advice for the next generation was simple but powerful: be practical and above all, have courage. He also warned against the trap many startups fall into: spending big on design and branding while ignoring customer for the younger entrepreneurs in his network, Garg sees a shift toward visibility and social media clout. But he's quick to point out that some of Surat's most successful businesspeople operate under the radar.'They aren't on Instagram and they aren't giving TED Talks. But they are building sustainable businesses, and that's what really counts,' he a city where tradition and innovation move hand-in-hand, Nikhil Garg was the hyperlocal voice for community-driven growth in Surat. For MSMEs across India, the city might just be the roadmap — and the revolution — they've been waiting ET Make in India SME Regional Summits, ET MSME Day, and ET MSME Awards are flagship initiatives to celebrate the versatility and success of India's MSME sector. If you lead or are part of a micro, small, or medium enterprise, register for the ET MSME Awards 2025 before August 31, 2025.

Scores take part in Kavad yatra with gaiety
Scores take part in Kavad yatra with gaiety

Hans India

time2 days ago

  • General
  • Hans India

Scores take part in Kavad yatra with gaiety

Visakhapatnam: Wielding a pole tied with holy water urns and chanting 'Har Har Mahadev', scores of Marwaris carried out 'Kavad Yatra 2025' in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The spiritual procession is observed in the month of Sravan by the community. In Visakhapatnam, the event was organised by the Marwari Yuva Manch for the 23rd consecutive time. This year, over 2,000 devotees took part in the procession that commenced at 6 am from Madhavadhara temple and culminated at Jagannath temple located at Daspalla Hills. Upon concluding the yatra, the Marwaris offered the sacred water to 'Shivling' at the temple. The organisers said that the event was organised with the support of other community organisations, including Utkal Sanskrutika Samaj, Terapanth Samaj, Kerala Kala Samithi, Maheshwari Yuva Manch. The police department extended its support in carrying out the yatra hassle-free. Marwari Yuva Manch president Bhupendra Khemka, secretary Arpit Maheshwari and treasurer Milan Jain mentioned that the yatra epitomises devotion, unity and cultural harmony.

‘Beat the Marathi in Maharashtra': Rajasthani shopkeeper's WhatsApp post triggers MNS fury this time
‘Beat the Marathi in Maharashtra': Rajasthani shopkeeper's WhatsApp post triggers MNS fury this time

Mint

time17-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Mint

‘Beat the Marathi in Maharashtra': Rajasthani shopkeeper's WhatsApp post triggers MNS fury this time

Several workers of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) allegedly thrashed a Rajasthani shopkeeper in Mumbai's Vikroli over a WhatsApp status 'insulting the Marathi community.' The MNS workers also asked the shopkeeper to apologise. A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media. It showed the shopkeeper holding his ears, pleading with folded hands and apologising to the Marathi community. He promised not to repeat the mistake. He was reportedly paraded through the local market before being taken to the police station. Mint could not verify the authenticity of the video. According to the Free Press Journal, the message on the WhatsApp status posted by the shopkeeper read: 'See the power of a Rajasthani. Beat the Marathi in Maharashtra itself. We are Marwaris, nobody can stand before us.' This statement enraged MNS workers, who then confronted the businessman at his shop. They allegedly assaulted him and made him apologise publicly. According to the report, MNS division chief Vishwajit Dholam urged people not to shop at stores run by those who insult Marathi identity. A formal police complaint as reportedly filed regarding the incident. Similar incidents, where the MNS workers assaulted people over their stance on the Marathi language, were reported in the past few days. In one such case, autorickshaw driver Raju Patwa from Uttar Pradesh was assaulted by members of both the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS on July 12 near Virar railway station. Besides, MNS members were also captured on camera allegedly assaulting a food stall owner in Thane for not speaking in Marathi. Another shopkeeper was beaten up at Mira Road in a similar incident. During his reunion rally with cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, MNS chief Raj Thackeray had said that his workers shouldn't shoot a video while taking action against people who insult Marathi. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis had taken cognisance of the incident, saying Marathi should be respected without resorting to violence. 'We respect Marathi, but violence in its name won't be accepted. Strict action will be taken against those resorting to violence. No language in India will be allowed to be disrespected," Fadnavis had said.

MBVV top cop shunted over ‘mishandling' of MNS-Sena(UBT) rally
MBVV top cop shunted over ‘mishandling' of MNS-Sena(UBT) rally

Hindustan Times

time10-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Hindustan Times

MBVV top cop shunted over ‘mishandling' of MNS-Sena(UBT) rally

MUMBAI: The state government has transferred Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police commissioner Madhukar Pandey, a day after protesters led by the MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) marched in large numbers through the streets of Mira Road, inflaming tensions amid the raging language row in the state. MNS party workers had called the protest to counter a stir organised by traders after a local shop owner was recently thrashed by MNS workers for refusing to speak in Marathi at Mira-Bhayandar in Thane near Mumbai.( Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) Sources in the state home department said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who heads the department, was not happy with the local police for denying permission for the march after the organisers refused to alter their route, as instructed by the police. 'There was no reason to deny permission when there is no culture of denying permission for any rightful protest. The leadership was upset as the police commissioner did not inform the home minister that he had denied permission, nor did he consult the director general of police,' said a senior official from the home department. Pandey has been transferred as additional director general of police (administration) with the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), switching places with Niket Kaushik. Tuesday's march, led by the MNS and Sena (UBT), took place even though the MBVV police had refused permission and made preventive arrests. The rally, pushing the cause of the Marathi Manoos, was a reaction to a protest march by Mira Road's traders last week, after a local shop owner was slapped and punched by MNS workers for not speaking in Marathi. As part of their protest, the MNS demanded an apology from the Mira Road trading community, populated largely by Gujaratis and Marwaris, accusing them of 'disrespecting Marathi'. MBVV police had told the MNS and Sena (UBT) they would permit the march if they would alter its route, as it was to pass by the sweet shop, whose owner the MNS had attacked on June 30. But when the number of protesters swelled as they assembled at Balaji Circle, the rally's starting point, police were overwhelmed. The protesters, comprising party workers, local leaders and locals, marched anyway, leaving the police on the back foot. The two protest marches in Mira Road have taken place after the MNS and Sena (UBT), claiming to be torchbearers of Marathi pride, got the BJP-led Fadnavis government to back down on introducing Hindi as the third language in primary schools in the state. Pandey is an IPS officer of the 1996 batch and was appointed as commissioner of the MBVV police on December 14, 2022. Claiming the transfer is routine, the home department said Pandey has been transferred as he had completed his term. Incidentally, even though the police commissioners of Navi Mumbai and Thane have completed their terms, they continue to occupy their posts. Neither Pandey nor Kaushik responded to calls and text messages from HT, for their comment.

Good news for Chennai's vegetarians: This new cafe has inventive global cuisine options
Good news for Chennai's vegetarians: This new cafe has inventive global cuisine options

The Hindu

time18-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Hindu

Good news for Chennai's vegetarians: This new cafe has inventive global cuisine options

In a city that loves its meat, from mutton biryani to fiery beef fry, the phrase 'vegetarian café' rarely sparks excitement. It often comes with quinoa bowls, the scent of lemongrass, paneer in everything, and a menu that leaves no room for imagination. Beyond The Cup, in Kilpauk, is rewriting that script. Located in the heart of a predominantly North Indian neighbourhood, this new café does not posture or overcompensate. It simply offers confident, inventive food that happens to be vegetarian (and Jain!). Started by two friends Ashish Narang and Ritesh Jain, with the help of culinary consultant Mathangi Kumar, the menu spans global influences 'Our journey started when Ashish and I decided to start a small kiosk, Italia On The Go, that stays open till late in Kilpauk. Being an area dominated by Marwaris, Gujaratis and North Indians, we knew vegetarian would sell more, and they would want Jain options as well,' says Ritesh. Since Italia On The Go is located outside the new cafe, the menu at Beyond The Cup is void of anything Italian. Instead, it is filled with options that are innovative, and you taste it in the Japanese togarashi-dusted edamame served still in the pod with crisp garlic bits. It looks unassuming, but before you know it, you are reaching for another pod, and then another. We start off with an iced matcha latte that is lightly sweetened and grassy, exactly as it should be. 'For coffee, we are working with Chennai-based roastery Vithai. Their coffee is sourced from estates in the southern states, mainly Tamil Nadu. We specifically don't do Robusta coffee because of the high acidity content, and work with only Arabica,' says Mathangi. The classic cold brew is smooth and aromatic, and pairs well with the spicy corn tempura. The small plates are where the café's creativity comes through. The million layered chaat brings the soul of a crisp street style aloo tikki chaat, to the viral layered confit potatoes, and it works just as expected. The dal pakwan hummus is a creamy hummus topped with a trio of green, sweet and spicy chutneys and served with a traditional pakwan that comes straight from Ashish's Sindhi home. The Singaporean cereal paneer is a buttery, crisp yet soft paneer, tossed in oats, red chilli, and curry leaves. On a lighter, fresher note, the Vietnamese rice rolls are served with a cilantro sauce and nouc cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce made with soy sauce and chilli. The burrata arugula salad with cherry tomatoes and blueberry vinaigrette would have been great with some flaky sea salt, and some sourdough toast on the side. From the large plates, we try the chilli soy noodles which are saucy and tossed with bok choy and water chestnuts. The spicy paneer kathi roll has a curry leaf kick that reminds you of the paneer from legendary Andhra cuisine chain, Nagarjuna. What is especially refreshing about Beyond The Cup is how its limitations are treated as creative fuel. 'For Jain options, since we couldn't use anything that grows under ground, we used a lot of spring onion greens to add that onion flavour,' says Mathangi. The result is a menu that surprises more than it plays safe. The lack of a dedicated dessert menu does not feel like an oversight. The date butter crostini, and maybe a Spanish latte will suffice. On your way out, you might be tempted to leave with a jar of their house-made, small-batch vegan kimchi, or the locally sourced chilli-oils and hot sauces. Beyond The Cup is located at Harleys Road, Davidpuram, Kilpauk. A meal for two costs ₹1,200. For reservations, call 8122317575

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