The Maharashtra MSME Summit & Awards 2026 is currently being held at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, bringing together government officials, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, financial institutions, and industry experts to strengthen the state’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem.
Organised by the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (MSSIDC) in collaboration with the India SME Forum, the summit coincides with International MSME Day and serves as a key platform for policy discussions, business networking, innovation, and investment opportunities.
Theme Highlights Maharashtra’s Growth Vision
The summit is being conducted under the theme “Sankalpatoon Siddhikade – Ek Pravas” (From Resolution to Accomplishment), reflecting Maharashtra’s commitment to empowering its thriving MSME sector and supporting the state’s ambition of becoming a US$1 trillion economy by 2030.
With more than 36 lakh MSMEs and over one crore enterprise units, Maharashtra continues to be one of India’s strongest industrial and entrepreneurial hubs.
Platform for Policy Dialogue and Industry Collaboration
The day-long summit has brought together policymakers, business leaders, industry associations, startups, financial institutions, and technology companies to discuss strategies for accelerating MSME growth through innovation, digital transformation, exports, financing, and policy reforms.
The event provides an ideal platform for knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships, and collaboration aimed at strengthening India’s manufacturing and business ecosystem.
Conference Features Keynote Sessions and MSME Awards
The programme includes keynote speeches, leadership panel discussions, strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), networking sessions, and the prestigious Maharashtra MSME Awards 2026.
The awards recognise outstanding achievements across multiple categories, including manufacturing excellence, export performance, digital transformation, sustainability, women entrepreneurship, innovation, and business leadership.
Focus on Exports, AI and Digital Transformation
A major highlight of the summit is its series of plenary sessions covering topics such as export finance, trade facilitation, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), artificial intelligence-driven business transformation, and opportunities for women-led enterprises in global markets.
Industry experts and representatives from leading organisations including SBI, EXIM Bank, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Amazon Global Selling, Microsoft, Meta, and Google are participating in discussions, sharing insights on technology adoption, digital commerce, and international business expansion.
More Than 2,000 Delegates Participate
According to the organisers, the summit is expected to welcome over 2,000 delegates, including entrepreneurs, MSME owners, startup founders, investors, exporters, policymakers, and business professionals from across the country.
The event also features more than 30 MSME and startup exhibition stalls, showcasing Geographical Indication (GI) products, handicrafts, innovative technologies, manufacturing solutions, and emerging business innovations.
Senior Government Leaders to Address the Summit
Senior state leaders, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Industries Minister Uday Samant, are expected to participate in the summit, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening Maharashtra’s MSME sector through policy support, investment promotion, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Maharashtra MSME Summit & Awards 2026 is expected to play a vital role in driving industrial growth, encouraging innovation, expanding export opportunities, and reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as one of India’s leading destinations for MSME development and business investment.
