Organized by GTTCI on World MSME Day | 27th June 2025 | New Delhi

Building upon the resounding success of the inaugural edition, the Global Trade & Technology Council of India (GTTCI) is delighted to announce the 2nd Edition of MSME Connect: Global Growth Forum, scheduled for 27th June 2025 on the occasion of World MSME Day. This prestigious event will serve as a platform to foster global dialogue, celebrate MSME achievements, and ignite new pathways for international collaboration.

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Reflections from MSME Connect 2024

On 27th June 2024, GTTCI successfully hosted the MSME Connect – Global Growth Forum at the esteemed National Museum of India, New Delhi. The event was graced by:

• Chief Guests:
  • Shri Harsh Malhotra, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
  • Shri Bhagirath Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare
  • Shri CP Joshi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and State President, BJP Rajasthan
  • Shri Sujeet Kumar, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Eminent speakers and panelists included:

HE Mr. Ali Achoui (Ambassador of Algeria), HE Mr. H. Dillum (High Commissioner of Mauritius), HE Mr. Alberto A. Guani (Ambassador of Uruguay), Ms. Anastasia Mukherjee (Commercial Officer, US Embassy), Mr. Thabang Kholumo (Counsellor, Lesotho High Commission), Mr. Bui Trung Thuong (Head of Trade Office, Vietnam), Mr. Ernest Nana Adjei (Minister-Counsellor, Ghana High Commission), Mr. Rakesh Kumar (Chief Mentor, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts), Mr. Rakesh Asthana (Chief Advisor, GTTCI & Religare Group), Dr. D K Aggarwal (Former President, PHD Chamber of Commerce), Dr. Pawan Kansal (CMD, Jagdamba Cutlery Ltd.), Ms. Neha Nagar (NDTV Finfluencer of the Year), Mr. Ujjawal Pahwa (Renowned Finance Influencer), Amb Amarendra Khatua (Advisor, GTTCI), Dr. Anil Gupta (Member, Pollution Control Board), Ms. Sehr Taneja (Program Manager, G20 Empower Tech Equity), Mr. Ravindra Kumar Srivastava (Central PSUs Arbitrator), and Mr. Rajnish Goenka (Founder, MSME Development Forum), among others. The event also witnessed participation from diplomats representing Botswana, Chad Republic, Guinea, Palestine, and Somalia, highlighting its global importance

Extensive Media Coverage and Global Social Media Presence

The MSME Connect – Global Growth Forum 2024 received extensive media attention from leading national and international media houses. Renowned platforms such as Times Today, KBK Times, Prevalent India, Lucknow Digital, Rajasthan Journal, and several others published detailed coverage of the event​.

Additionally, the event witnessed robust social media engagement through the participation of global trade leaders, diplomatic missions, and leading social media influencers like Neha Nagar and Ujjawal Pahwa. With active promotion across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter), the forum achieved significant digital reach and engagement globally.

Partners and Supporting Organizations

The success of MSME Connect 2024 was made possible through the valuable support of several esteemed partners and organizations. Prominent industry bodies, corporate houses, and trade organizations extended their collaboration, including Religare Group, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), India Exposition Mart Ltd., and leading chambers of commerce.
We were also honored by the participation and support of key diplomatic missions, government agencies, financial institutions, and media partners who shared GTTCI’s vision of strengthening MSMEs for global leadership.
Their collective efforts significantly amplified the impact of the forum and laid the groundwork for future collaborations.

Why MSMEs?

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of innovation, employment, and sustainable growth. Across the globe, MSMEs:

• Represent over 90% of businesses
• Employ more than 50% of the global workforce
• Play a critical role in driving regional and rural development

In India, the MSME sector:

• Contributes nearly 30% to the national GDP
• Accounts for over 45% of exports
• Provides direct employment to over 110 million individuals

MSMEs serve as the foundational pillars for economic resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Strengthening this sector means building inclusive economies, empowering communities, and ensuring sustainable development across regions.
When MSMEs thrive, nations prosper.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision for MSMEs

• Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan promoting self-reliance through MSME empowerment
• Make in India and Startup India initiatives opening global markets to Indian MSMEs
• Digital India driving the digital transformation of MSME operations
• Expanding financial support through schemes like MUDRA Yojana and Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)
• Globalization of Indian MSMEs through integration into Global Value Chains (GVCs)

Prime Minister Modi envisions MSMEs as the growth engines that will lead India towards becoming a $5 trillion economy.

Event Highlights for MSME Connect 2025

Theme:
Igniting Global Pathways: Reimagining MSMEs for the World Market

Key Panel Discussions:

1. Access to Finance: Role of Banks, NBFCs & Fintech in MSME Growth
2. Women-led MSMEs: Unlocking Inclusive Economic Growth
3. Global Value Chains: Integrating Indian MSMEs with Multinational Corporations
4. Global Trade Integration for MSMEs: Challenges and Opportunities

Special Features:

• MSME Excellence Awards 2025: Celebrating outstanding contributions and innovations by MSMEs
• High-level Networking Sessions with Heads of Missions, Senior Policymakers, and Industry Titans
• Knowledge Sharing Workshops on technology adoption, exports, and funding avenues
• Showcasing Success Stories of MSME champions and innovators

Global Trade Dialogues with diplomats and trade experts

About GTTCI

The Global Trade & Technology Council of India (GTTCI) is a premier trade facilitation organization working closely with over 100 foreign missions in India. By fostering innovation, building global partnerships, and promoting bilateral trade, GTTCI continues to drive India’s economic diplomacy.
Our monthly publication, GTTC Insights, with a reach of over 85 million users, further amplifies this mission across the world.

We Invite You!

We humbly invite you to be a part of the 2nd Edition of MSME Connect: Global Growth Forum — a celebration of global ambitions, collaborative partnerships, and MSME excellence.

For participation, speakership opportunities, collaboration, or sponsorship inquiries, kindly contact us at +91-8800004919 or office@gttcindia.com. Let’s come together to empower Indian MSMEs and lead them toward new frontiers of global success.

For more information please visit our social media channels

Date: 27th June 2025
Venue: New Delhi, India

Together, let’s lead Indian MSMEs to new horizons of global success!