Vimal

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Shri Bharat Khera, IAS, Hon'ble Secretary MSME, Government of India shared his Special Remarks at Empowering Bharat's MSMEs – The Future of Indian Commerce, emphasizing that India's MSMEs have consistently demonstrated resilience, innovation, and the ability to adapt in the face of every challenge.

He highlighted that the next phase of MSME growth will be driven by quality, competitiveness, and innovation, supported by stronger partnerships between government, industry, financial institutions, and technology leaders. Calling AI a powerful business enabler rather than merely a disruptive technology, he underscored its role in helping MSMEs scale faster, integrate into global value chains, empower women and rural entrepreneurs, and build globally competitive enterprises that will contribute to a self-reliant and developed India.

#EmpoweringBharat #MSMEs #AI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #IndianCommerce #ViksitBharat #IndiaSMEForum #Google

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Ms. Preeti Lobana VP & Country Manager, Google India shared the Context Setting on the Report at Empowering Bharat's MSMEs – The Future of Indian Commerce, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence is transforming India's MSME ecosystem by reducing operational complexities, removing market frictions, and unlocking new growth opportunities.

She emphasized that AI-powered solutions are simplifying critical business functions such as product cataloguing, customer support, compliance, and business discovery, enabling MSMEs to focus on innovation and business growth. She also highlighted how platforms like ONDC are leveraging advanced AI models such as Gemini to support multilingual product cataloguing, making digital commerce more accessible, inclusive, and scalable for millions of MSMEs across India.

#EmpoweringBharat #MSMEs #AI #GoogleIndia #Gemini #ONDC #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #IndianCommerce #IndiaSMEForum

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

A full house. One shared vision. Empowering Bharat's MSMEs for the future.
India SME Forum, in collaboration with Google, was proud to host "Empowering Bharat's MSMEs – The Future of Indian Commerce," bringing together a full house of MSMEs, policymakers, industry leaders, technology experts, and ecosystem partners to explore how AI and digital transformation can unlock the next phase of growth for India's small businesses.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum, shared a compelling vision for the future:
"India's 80 million MSMEs are the backbone of our economy, contributing nearly one-third of GDP, half of our exports, and supporting over 328 million livelihoods.
Their next growth phase will be defined by becoming AI-enabled, data-driven, globally discoverable, and internationally competitive.

Technology must act as the great equalizer empowering every entrepreneur, from rural artisans and small manufacturers to food processors and women-led enterprises, with the same opportunities as large businesses.
By democratizing AI and digital capabilities, we can build stronger enterprises, create more jobs, boost exports, and accelerate India's journey towards a resilient and globally competitive Bharat."

The evening reinforced a shared commitment to ensuring that AI is not just a technology for a few, but a transformative opportunity for every MSME across India. Together with Google, India SME Forum remains committed to equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and digital capabilities they need to thrive in the evolving economy.

#IndiaSMEForum #GoogleIndia #EmpoweringBharatsMSMEs #AIforMSMEs #DigitalTransformation #MSME #IndianMSMEs #AtmanirbharBharat #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #FutureOfCommerce

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

India SME Forum, in collaboration with Google India, successfully hosted "Empowering Bharat's MSMEs – The Future of Indian Commerce," bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to explore how AI and digital innovation are shaping the future of India's MSME ecosystem.

The event commenced with the Lamp Lighting Ceremony by Shri Bharat Khera, IAS, Hon'ble Secretary MSME, Government of India ; Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh, Addl Secretary DPIIT; ⁠⁠Ms. Vidhya Srinivasan, VP/GM, Ads & Commerce, Google; Shri Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum; Ms. Sushma Morthania, Director General, India SME Forum; and Ms. Preeti Lobana VP & Country Manager, Google India.

A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of "The Google Dividend: Measuring Digital Commerce's Contribution to India's Economic Future" report by the distinguished dignitaries, presenting key insights into the transformative impact of AI and digital commerce on India's economic future.

The event concluded with an engaging panel discussion Featuring Shri Bharat Khera, IAS, Hon'ble Secretary MSME, Government of India; Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh, Addl Secretary DPIIT; Shri Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum; and Smt. Kriti Aggarwal, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Hippo Innovations, moderated by Shri Rajesh Ranjan, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google (Moderator). The discussion explored AI-powered commerce, policy support, public-private collaboration, and the roadmap for accelerating MSME growth.

#EmpoweringBharat #IndiaSMEForum #GoogleIndia #MSME #AI #DigitalCommerce

[Vinod Kumar @VKwuthoo]

Breaking!! @Meta building its first AI-enabled data center in India, in partnership with Reliance, is a big moment for India's MSMEs.
World-class infrastructure at home means faster, more affordable digital access for small businesses going digital. A testament to the government's vision of empowering MSMEs through Digital India. Congratulations to all involved!

https://t.co/bf101XWyrC

[Vinod Kumar @VKwuthoo]

The India SME Forum welcomes the Cabinet’s approval of ECLGS5, reflecting the Government’s continued commitment to the needs of MSMEs in a challenging global environment.

This timely intervention will unlock significant credit flows, ease working capital pressures, and help sustain operations and employment across the sector.

We highly appreciate the Modi Government’s proactive approach in using credit guarantees as an effective counter-cyclical tool.

The ECLGS 5 with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore and a potential credit support of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore, clearly reflects the Government’s agility in responding to the evolving needs of MSMEs.

The provision of 100% guarantee cover, waiver of guarantee fees, and moratorium on principal repayment will reinforce confidence among lenders and MSME borrowers alike.

[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

[MSME-DFO Solan @MSMEDFOHPSolan]

Media coverage of Inauguration of 4Days GI Mahotsav from 26th to 29th March 2026 at Hotel Peterhof, Shimla by Dr. Rajneesh, IAS ,AS&DC (MSME), organised by India SME Forum in presence of ACS Industries, Govt. HP Sh. R.D. Nazeem, IAS, Other dignitaries from DI,HP, MSME-DFO, Solan.

[Vimal @Vimal82508773]

@venkat08589074 @Adityakrsaha @grok Raj Kundra

[Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) @dcmsmeoffice]

Join us for the Post Budget Webinar 2026 on ‘MSME as Champions of Growth’, to be addressed by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Gain key insights into the Budget announcements and the roadmap for empowering MSMEs as drivers of India’s economic growth.

🗓️03rd March, 2026

➡️The web link and timings for attending the webinar will be shared soon. Stay updated.

#PostBudgetWebinar #BudgetAnnouncement #Budget #MSME #ViksitBharat #AtmanirbharBharat #EconomicGrowth #Entrepreneur #Development #Empowerment
@jitanrmanjhi @ShobhaBJP

[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.

[World Futures Forum @wff_2026]

Save the Date.
World Futures Forum 2026
New Delhi | 11–12 Feb

The future will be discussed — and decided.
#WFF2026 #WorldFuturesForum #GlobalSouth #MSMEs #AIForIndustry #FutureOfIndustry #IndustrialTransformation #InnovationEcosystem #SustainableGrowth #CrossBorderTrade

[Shobha Karandlaje @ShobhaBJP]

ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಶ್ರಮಶಕ್ತಿ ಭವನದಲ್ಲಿಂದು ನಾಗರಿಕರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಿ, ಅವರ ಅಹವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಆಲಿಸಿ, ಅವರ ಮನವಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.

Met with citizens at the Shram Shakti Bhavan in New Delhi today, heard their grievances, and assured them of prompt and appropriate action.
@LabourMinistry @minmsme

[ଡ଼ଃ ସସ୍ମିତ ପାତ୍ର I Dr. Sasmit Patra @sasmitpatra]

Congratulations to Odisha's pride, weightlifter Rima Bhoi, for winning Gold in the 58kg women's category at Khelo India University Games 2025.

Truly inspiring!

[ଡ଼ଃ ସସ୍ମିତ ପାତ୍ର I Dr. Sasmit Patra @sasmitpatra]

Proud to have spoken at the 7th SAGAA Leadership Conference @Sa_GHAA, India International Centre, New Delhi.

Theme: “The Indian Parliament: Shaping Governance & Collaborations in the Cold Regions”

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to India’s growing voice in Arctic & Antarctic policy, advocacy & scientific diplomacy.

Insightful exchanges with brilliant minds on securing a sustainable future for Earth’s polar frontiers.

#SAGAA #PolarPolicy #Arctic #Antarctic #ScientificDiplomacy

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

GST Samvaad 2025 has officially commenced!

Leaders, experts, and MSME stakeholders are gathering to discuss reforms, compliance challenges, and the future of India’s GST ecosystem.
Stay tuned for live highlights, key takeaways, and insights from the sessions throughout the day.

#gstsamvaad2025 #shangrila #gstissues #NewDelhi

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Ms. Sushma Morthania, Director General, India SME Forum, delivers the welcome and opening introductory remarks at GST Samvaad 2025.

She highlights the need for open dialogue, simplified compliance mechanisms, and a stronger partnership between MSMEs and policymakers as we begin today’s discussions.

@SushmaMorthania

#GstSamvaad #IndiaSMEForum #GSTIndia #MSMEs #TaxDialogue #EaseOfDoingBusiness #PolicyReforms

[India SME Forum @SMEForumIndia]

Mr. Vinod Kumar, President of the India SME Forum, felicitates all dignitaries and GST officials with tokens of appreciation at GST Samvaad 2025.

Today’s consultation brings together key leaders and officers driving India’s GST ecosystem.

Dignitaries Present:
Shri Prakash Singh Rawat, IRS (1992), AAD, DGGST

Shri Vinayak Chandra Gupta, IRS (1993), Chief Commissioner, CGST Delhi

Shri MD. Irfan Aziz, IRS (2007), Commissioner, CGST Delhi (West)

Shri Prashant Kumar Jha, IRS (2008), Additional Director, DG DGGST

Dr. Shafali G. Singh, IRS (C&IT) (2008), Director, GST Council

Honouring their contribution and participation in today’s roundtable discussion.

@VKwuthoo
#GstSamvaad #IndiaSMEForum #GSTIndia #MSMEs #GSTOfficials #PolicyDialogue #EaseOfDoingBusiness