India SME Forum

India's largest not for profit, non political organisation, empowering, enabling, celebrating & mentoring small & medium entrepreneurs, especially Women.

[Vinod Kumar @VKwuthoo]

Thank you from 12.37 million MSMEs for this fast action. Definitely resonates with and reflects the commitment of the @narendramodi Government towards MSMEs and Workers.

@HardeepSPuri @PetroleumMin @TheSureshGopi @Secretary_MoPNG @neerajmittalias @dcmsmeoffice

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Going LIVE at 5 PM 🔴
A power-packed fireside chat on MSME growth & e-commerce with Vinod Kumar & Gaurav Bhatnagar, Director - Sales, Amazon India
Watch here 👉 https://t.co/PK9JsNTYjz

[Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) @dcmsmeoffice]

Glimpses from the inauguration by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, of the four-day GI Mahotsav held from 26th to 29th March 2026 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

The event celebrated India’s rich heritage of Geographical Indication (GI) products and featured around 45+ stalls showcasing over 100 GI-certified products from across the country. From handwoven sarees, textiles, jewellery and handicrafts to agricultural produce, spices, specialty foods, and more, the exhibition reflected the diversity and craftsmanship of India.

Organised by the India SME Forum, the Mahotsav highlighted the importance of promoting local artisans, preserving traditional knowledge and strengthening the MSME ecosystem.

#Msme #Entrepreneur #Innovation #Development #Employment #Empowerment #Technology #skilldevelopment #training

[MSSIDC @mssidc]

MSSIDC, with India SME Forum, held a Pre-RBSM session in Thane (17 Mar) and is hosting an Export Readiness Workshop in Mumbai (27 Mar). Learn export strategy, compliance, buyer engagement & B2B pitching.

Register now at https://t.co/r3wGqlD753

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

MSMEs speak. We listen. We act.
Through GST Samvaad, India SME Forum is bridging policy with ground realities—enabling direct dialogue between MSMEs and key stakeholders like @cbic_india Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, @GST_Council & GST departments.
Faster resolutions. Lower compliance burden.
Stronger MSMEs.
Driving a more transparent, responsive & growth-oriented GST—together.

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Join the Post-Budget Webinar 2026–27 on “MSMEs as Champions of Growth”, organised by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Watch the live discussion on YouTube:
https://t.co/eeFb8eylAJ

The session concludes deliberations on key Budget 2026–27 announcements for the MSME sector, with focused discussions on policy execution, investment facilitation, and strengthening institutional support for enterprises.

#MSME #PostBudget2026 #ChampionsOfGrowth #IndiaGrowth

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

GST Samvaad 2.0 | Highlights.

MSMEs raised real GST compliance issues. Senior officials engaged directly.

A rare, solutions-focused dialogue.

#GSTSamvaad2025 #GSTIndia #IndiaSMEForum #MSMEs #PolicyDialogue

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Bharat Intellectual Property Yatra 2025–26 is coming to Daman on 25 Feb 2026.

Daman entrepreneurs — is your brand or innovation legally protected?

Learn about Patents, Trademarks, Designs & GI + get free legal consultation on using IP strategically for growth.

Register: https://t.co/sFPqn6bZOf

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

On behalf of the India SME Forum, our Director General, Ms Sushma Morthania (@SushmaMorthania), felicitated Shri Sanjay Malhotra(@GovSMalhotra), Hon'ble Governor RBI to show our sincere appreciation for his prudent and stability-oriented leadership of the Reserve Bank of India - marked by a firm commitment to inflation anchoring, calibrated liquidity management, strengthened supervisory oversight, and deepening of digital financial infrastructure which has reinforced macroeconomic confidence and financial system resilience.

For MSMEs, this stability is foundational. It ensures predictability in input costs, improves export competitiveness, strengthens investor sentiment, and fosters long-term sustainability.

@RBI

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Mr. Vinod Kumar W. (@VKwuthoo), President, India SME Forum (@SMEForumIndia), along with Director General Ms. Sushma Morthania (@SushmaMorthania) and Mr. Vimal Dadroo, Director – Govt. Affairs, at India SME Forum, personally met and congratuled Shri Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal, @PiyushGoyalOffc), Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry (@DoC_GoI), and Shri Jitin Prasada (@JitinPrasada), Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, on 11th February 2026, on the successful conclusion of recent Free Trade Agreements, recognising their transformative potential in expanding global market access and opening an annual potential market opportunity of around US $ 150 Billion for Indian MSMEs, strengthening their trade footprint worldwide.

The delegation expressed deep appreciation for Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's (@narendramodi) strong thrust on trade and strategic economic partnerships that are opening new horizons for Indian MSMEs.

Mr. Vinod Kumar also lauded the proactive leadership of Shri Piyush Goyal in advancing India’s FTA agenda to boost bilateral MSME-to-MSME cooperation — a decisive step toward empowering small businesses to scale globally and compete confidently on the world stage.

A stronger FTA ecosystem means stronger MSMEs — and a stronger India. The last nine FTAs negotiated or concluded by India — including agreements with the UAE, Australia, Mauritius, EFTA nations, and advancing deals with the UK, EU and the USA, mark a significant opportunity for India’s MSMEs, producers and farmers by providing preferential or zero-duty access to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.

For MSMEs in sectors such as engineering goods, textiles, gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, and processed foods, these agreements enhance price competitiveness, reduce tariff barriers, simplify customs procedures, and integrate them into global value chains.

For our Producers and farmers, expanded access for products like rice, spices, tea, coffee, marine products, fruits, millets, and GI-tagged goods improves export demand, supports better price realisation, and encourages value-added agri-processing.

Combined with provisions on investment, digital trade, and services mobility, these FTAs have the potential to diversify income sources, strengthen rural supply chains, boost employment, and position Indian small businesses and agricultural producers as stronger participants in global trade, provided they are supported with compliance, financing, and market access facilitation.

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026

Fireside Chat Highlights:

• Shri Raj Kamal Yadav on UP’s push for MSME exports via ODOP, digital onboarding & plug-and-play infra

• Mr. Vinod Kumar on systemic gaps — outdated machinery & need for demonstration-led support

• Mr. Jason Slater on COEs as hands-on spaces for AI adoption & real-world transformation From policy to implementation.

#MSME #AI #Ecommerce #WorldFuturesForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026

Session: Cross Border Trade & E-commerce for MSMEs 🌍

Focus on:
• Scaling via global marketplaces & D2C exports
• Solving logistics, payments & compliance challenges
• AI & data for export readiness
• Global South case studies

Digital trade = Global access.

#Ecommerce #MSME #GlobalTrade #WorldFuturesForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026

UNIDO presented its Phase II strategic roadmap for India 🇮🇳

Focus:
• Digital skilling
• AI-led Centres of Excellence
• Resource mobilization for inclusive AI
• Alignment with Global Digital Compact

COEs in Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh to drive digital industrial growth.

#UNIDO #InclusiveAI #MSME #DigitalTransformation

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026

Session: AI & Digitalization for an Inclusive Digital Economy

Focus on:
• Democratizing AI for MSMEs
• Digital infrastructure & open-source tools
• Cross-border collaboration via AIM Global COEs
• South–South cooperation

Inclusive AI = Inclusive Growth.
#InclusiveAI #DigitalEconomy #MSME #WorldFuturesForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026

Session: AI for Boosting Productivity & Competitiveness in Industry

Focus on:
• Automation & predictive maintenance
• AI-enabled quality control
• MSME-ready scalable AI solutions
• Centres of Excellence in Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh

AI is becoming core to industrial growth.

#AI #Manufacturing #MSME #Industry40 #WorldFuturesForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026

Session: Experienced & Practical Solutions for Cluster Development in India

Focus on:
• India-specific cluster priorities
• Actionable sector roadmaps
• Pilot initiatives & technical cooperation

From strategy to implementation.

#MSME #ClusterDevelopment #IndustrialGrowth #WorldFuturesForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026
Session: From Standards to Markets

Focus on:
• International standards & compliance
• AI-driven quality improvement
• Reducing border rejection rates
• UNIDO tools: QI4SD, Standards Analytics & Digital Maturity Assessment

Quality = Market Access.
#MSME #QualityInfrastructure #GlobalTrade #WorldFuturesForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

UPDATES | #WFF2026
Session: Innovation, Digitalization & IP in MSME Clusters

Focus on:
• AI & Industrial IoT for cluster innovation
• Green patents & IP competitiveness
• Innovation ecosystems & global partnerships

Featuring policymakers, IP leaders & global experts.
Moderated by Giorgi Todua (UNIDO).

#Innovation #IPR #MSME #AI #WorldFuturesForum