Unlocking Growth, Innovation & Competitiveness
Scaling New Markets: SMEs at the Heart of India’s Export Future
Maharashtra accounts for approximately 15 % of the country’s total exports, making it one of India’s top exporting states. With thriving hubs like Pune, Mumbai, and Nashik, Maharashtra leads in high-impact sectors such as automotive, engineering, IT, and pharmaceuticals. Its strategic access to ports, strong logistics infrastructure, and deep financial ecosystem gives SMEs a natural advantage in global trade. Yet, trade finance gaps, compliance complexities, and limited global readiness remain barriers. The Roundtable at the HSBC Presents CNBC-TV18 SME Champion Awards 2025 in Pune will bring together leaders to craft practical solutions for boosting Maharashtra’s SME-led global trade.
Covered Areas
Driving $100B+ Export Growth through SME Empowerment
Positioning Gujarat as a Global Trade Hub with 30% of India’s Exports
Simplifying Global Trade with Gujarat’s Industrial Policy 2020 & FTAs
Enhancing SME Financing with GIFT City & Key Manufacturing Hubs
Digitally Transforming EXIM with ICEGATE & E-Sanchit for Global Competitiveness
Building a Globally Competitive SME Ecosystem with Financial & Policy Support
Powering Maharashtra’s $1 Trillion GDP Vision through SME Growth
Positioning Pune as a Key EXIM Hub—The ‘Detroit of the East’
Enhancing Maharashtra’s Global Connectivity with 2 Major & 48 Minor Ports
Unlocking Capital Access through SME IPO Pathways in Maharashtra
Promoting ESG Compliance for Sustainable SME Growth
Leveraging Mumbai’s trade finance, banking, and VC networks to fuel global expansion
Driving $100B+ Export Growth through SME Empowerment
Positioning Gujarat as a Global Trade Hub with 30% of India’s Exports
Simplifying Global Trade with Gujarat’s Industrial Policy 2020 & FTAs
Enhancing SME Financing with GIFT City & Key Manufacturing Hubs
Digitally Transforming EXIM with ICEGATE & E-Sanchit for Global Competitiveness
Building a Globally Competitive SME Ecosystem with Financial & Policy Support