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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Govt invites entrepreneurs to UP Int'l Trade Show-2025 at Hyderabad roadshow
The second roadshow in the series leading up to the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS)-2025 was successfully held on Friday at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) Hyderabad. The event witnessed participation of over 150 industrialists, exporters, trade consultants and business organisations. The roadshow aimed to enhance national awareness and participation in UPITS 2025 scheduled for September. Uttar Pradesh MSME, khadi and village industries minister Rakesh Sachan speaking at Hyderabad roadshow on July 11 (Sourced) Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Uttar Pradesh MSME, khadi and village industries minister Rakesh Sachan said, 'Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in India and is rapidly transforming into a global trade hub. The UPITS is more than a trade fair, it is a platform to bring global recognition to our artisans, MSMEs and local entrepreneurs.' Raj Kamal Yadav, additional commissioner (industries), UP government, highlighted that UPITS is India's first state-led international trade show. 'Last year, the event generated business worth Rs500–600 crore, with major companies like Titan placing orders with local artisans. It's opening doors to global markets for small manufacturers,' he said. He also emphasised the potential for synergy between Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, both industrial powerhouses, especially in sectors like IT, textiles, pharma, and handicrafts. FTCCI president Suresh Kumar Singhal lauded the initiative, calling it a model for national collaboration and domestic export promotion. Sudip Sarkar, CEO, India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), shared that UPITS 2025 is expected to generate business worth Rs2,000 crore. The event will feature over 2,400 exhibitors, 1.25 lakh B2B and 4.5 lakh B2C visitors, along with 35,000 B2B meetings and participation from more than 550 international buyers representing over 70 countries. The event showcased key features of UPITS 2025, including dedicated B2B zones, buyer-seller meets, ODOP displays, and the cluster export model. The trade show is being jointly organised by the Uttar Pradesh government and IEML. Upcoming roadshows are scheduled in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Roadshow for UP international trade show held in Hyderabad
1 2 Lucknow: The second roadshow in the series leading up to the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025 was in Hyderabad on Friday. More than 150 industrialists, exporters, trade consultants, and business organisations participated in the event, which aimed to enhance national awareness and participation in the show. UP's minister for MSME, Khadi and Village Industries, Handloom, Textile and Silk, Rakesh Sachan, said, "UP has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in India and is rapidly transforming into a global trade hub. UPITS is more than a trade fair; it is a platform to bring global recognition to our artisans, MSMEs, and local entrepreneurs." Additional commissioner (industries), UP, Raj Kamal Yadav, informed the speakers that UPITS is India's first state-led international trade show. "In 2024, the event generated business worth Rs 500–600 crore, with major companies like Titan placing orders with local artisans. It's opening doors to global markets for small manufacturers," he said. He also emphasised the potential for synergy between Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, both industrial powerhouses, especially in sectors like IT, textiles, pharma, and handicrafts. "This year's show will feature over 2,400 exhibitors, which is expected to draw 1.25 lakh business-to-business and 4.5 lakh business-to-consumer visitors. More than 550 international buyers representing over 70 countries would have representation in the event," officials said.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP govt prioritises MSMEs with new export growth campaign
Lucknow: Principal secretary, MSME, Alok Kumar on Friday said that the UP govt has given unprecedented priority to the MSME sector. Speaking at the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Export Growth Campaign (UPNVA), jointly organised by the Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation (UPSIC) and the India SME Forum in Moradabad, he said, "Any developed country that made rapid progress in 25–30 years had two main pillars—first, they made remarkable progress in exports, and second, their MSME sector was highly active and vibrant. These two are complementary to each other." UPSIC managing director Raj Kamal Yadav said that they are committed to creating a strong and supportive ecosystem so that entrepreneurs can compete in global markets. "The UP MSME 1-Connect portal ( serves as a one-stop solution. It offers expert guidance, sector-based advice, an incentive calculator, DPR, and the 155343 helpline." Speaking on the occasion, India SME Forum president Vinod Kumar said, "MSMEs contribute about 45% to the state's total exports. As new opportunities in D2C and e-commerce exports emerge, UP's MSMEs have the chance to showcase their creativity to the world." Officials concerned said that the UPNVA is being implemented under the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) scheme. "The historic campaign aims to empower 500 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The campaign is a comprehensive capacity-building programme that adopts a three-step structured approach to realise the export potential of MSMEs. It includes practical training and personalised mentorship, expert guidance on product development, packaging, and branding, access to international markets and buyer data, use of e-commerce platforms, participation in global exhibitions, and assistance in leveraging government schemes for first-time exporters.
