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Businessline conclave in Coimbatore to focus on MSMEs' contribution to Indian growth story
To celebrate the work of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), The Hindubusinessline is hosting its annual MSME conclave.
The fourth edition, to be held in two cities, was kicked off in Bengaluru on June 25 and now it is coming to Coimbatore on June 27. The series will discuss MSMEs' contribution to the Indian growth story.
MSME Day is observed world over annually on June 27 to celebrate these enterprises and recognise their importance, shed light on their contributions, and promote their growth and sustainability.
At the Coimbatore event, R. Nandini (Immediate Past Chairperson, CII Southern region, and MD, Chandra Textiles) will be the guest of honour.
Businessline Editor Raghuvir Srinivasan will address the audience before the commencement of the event
The event will have two power-packed panel discussions and a fireside chat.
The first panel titled, 'MSMEs: Delivering a Big Bang (On Defence Supplies)', will feature Gyaneshwar Tyagi, Chief General Manager of the High Energy Projectile Factory, a unit of Munitions India; Sai Pattabiram, Managing Director and Founder, Zuppa Geo Nav Tech; Ashok Atluri, CMD, Zen Technologies; and Sundaram Venkatapathy, Director, Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation centre (CDIIC). The session will be moderated by M. Ramesh, Consulting Editor, businessline.
The second panel, 'MSMEs: Navigating Global Trade Disruptions', will feature Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA; Kumar Duraisamy, CEO, Eastern Global Clothing and Joint Secretary-Tirupur Exporters Association; and Ramesh M, Managing Director, Alphacraft; and Kanishka Arumugam, Co-Chief Executive, EKKI Pumps. This session will be moderated by Sindhu Hariharan, Chief of Bureau, businessline, Chennai.
The fireside chat with Ajay Srivastava, Founder, Global Trade Research Initiative, will be hosted by Aarati Krishnan, Consulting Editor, businessline.
The past three years too, on MSME Day, businessline had hosted similar conclaves for MSMEs, which saw the participation of many from this sector. These enterprises play a vital role in the Indian economy. With a vast network comprising approximately 6.3 crore MSMEs, this sector generates employment opportunities for around 11 crore people.
The businessline MSME Growth Conclave – Coimbatore 2025 is powered by Janatics and HDFC Bank, events associate partners include SSVM Institutions Coimbatore, City Union Bank, Radiance Realty, SIDBI, South Indian Bank, Tally, Milky Mist, Indian Overseas Bank, and Union Bank of India. Luxury Partner is Lexus. Live stream:
