A key driver of India’s economic growth, the Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) industry are poised to play a crucial role in realising the vision of a self-reliant Atmanirbhar Bharat and defining the roadmap for India@100. With around 63.38 million MSMEs providing employment to a staggering 110 million individuals and contributing to around 30% of India’s GDP, 40% of India’s exports and 45% of manufacturing output, these enterprises serve as the backbone of the Indian economy,
With the theme of ‘Future-ready MSMEs for India@100,’ the ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave serves as a platform for policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, and key industry stakeholders to engage in dynamic discussions, exchange knowledge, and generate actionable ideas to chart the course towards a future where resilient and future-ready MSMEs shape India’s destiny and fuel its growth trajectory.
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The ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave on June 27 is presented by Economictimes.com in partnership with Razor Pay as Platinum Partner and Karur Vysya Bank as Gold Partner.
Featuring a series of panel discussions, and firesides, the conclave focuses on a wide range of topics of relevance to the MSME sector including building future-readiness and fostering innovation in MSMEs, industry growth and economic impact, financial inclusion and support for MSMEs, export-led growth and global competitiveness and harnessing digital payments and technology adoption for MSMEs to participate in the digital economy. The ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave will be followed by the on-ground MSME Regional Summit in Indore on July 8.
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ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave: Key themes and Speakers
Here’s a glimpse into the key sessions, themes and speakers expected at the ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave on June 27.
- Keynote address on roadmap for building future-ready MSMEs to power India@100 dream
Narayan Tatu Rane, Union Minister, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India will be delivering the opening keynote address at the ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave. During his address he will share deep dive insights on the topic ‘Roadmap for building future-ready MSMEs to power India@100 dream,’ and delve into the strategies and initiatives aimed at propelling India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector into a dynamic force, driving the nation towards its ambitious goal of becoming a global economic powerhouse. He will also be outlining the challenges and opportunities of the future and sharing insights on vital themes such as fostering innovation, enhancing digitalisation, promoting skill development, and creating an enabling ecosystem for Indian MSMEs.
- Panel discussion on creating a $300 billion electronics industry by 2026
Amit Bhargava, Partner, KPMG India; Amrit Manwani, Chairman and MD, Sahasra Electronics and Nitin Kunkolienker- President Emeritus, MAIT & Director, EPIC will engage in a panel discussion on theme ‘Powering up: Creating a $300 billion electronics industry by 2026.’ Through an engaging exchange of ideas and experiences, the panellists will be shedding light on various actionable insights and strategies for creating a globally competitive and technologically advanced Indian electronics industry. With a focus on themes such as policy frameworks, investment strategies, research and development, promotion innovation and promoting domestic manufacturing, and skilling the workforce, the panellists will also elaborate on the challenges, and opportunities surrounding the vision of establishing a robust $300 billion electronics industry in India by 2026.
- Fireside on simplifying financial management for MSMEs
R V S R A Kumar, General Manager – Commercial Banking Group at Karur Vysya Bank will providing valuable insights on enhancing financial access, promoting digital banking solutions, simplifying lending processes, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for the growth of MSMEs in an engaging discussion titled ‘Banking the Underserved MSME Segment: Empowering Small Businesses for Growth.’ During the fireside chat with Miloni Bhatt, Editor – Digital Broadcast, Economictimes.com he will also be elaborating on the challenges faced by MSMEs in accessing banking services and capital, while also exploring innovative strategies to bridge the financial inclusion gap.
- Panel discussion on India’s export-led growth strategy
In a thought provoking panel discussion on the theme of ‘Can India script its own export-led growth strategy?’ industry experts such as Nisha Taneja, Professor, ICRIER; Manasvi Srivastava, Independent trade expert; Anil Bhardwaj, Secretary General, FISME and Ajay Sahai, Director General & CEO, FIEO will delve into the key themes surrounding India’s export-led growth strategy. The panellists will also unravel the challenges, opportunities, and potential pathways for India to script its own success story in the realm of exports. Some of the themes in focus during discussion will be trade policies, market diversification, enhancing competitiveness, leveraging emerging sectors, fostering innovation, and strengthening the ecosystem for exporters.
- Fireside on how MSMEs will fuel India’s next payments revolution
Khilan Haria, SVP – Product, Razorpay will be engaging in fireside chat with Miloni Bhatt, Editor – Digital Broadcast, Economictimes.com on the theme of ‘How MSMEs will fuel India’s next payments revolution.’ Haria will be sharing deep-dive insights on the pivotal role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in shaping the future of payments in India as he elaborates on the evolving landscape of digital payments, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions that are empowering MSMEs to participate in the digital economy and thrive in the ever-evolving market. Additionally he will also be shedding light on the ways in which MSMEs can leverage technology, fintech partnerships, and customer-centric approaches to accelerate their growth and contribute to India’s payments revolution.
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