ET Business Growth Summit in Ahmedabad to focus on MSME global competitiveness

The next edition of the ET Business Growth Summit will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on July 31, 2026, bringing together founders, CXOs, investors, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss how India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can develop resilient and globally competitive businesses through policy support, infrastructure development, and technology-led innovation.

Ahmedabad has long been recognised as one of India’s strongest industrial and entrepreneurial centres. From textiles and engineering to pharmaceuticals, chemicals and ceramics, the city has built a reputation for businesses that combine manufacturing strength with an appetite for expansion. Today, the conversation is shifting. Business owners are no longer focused only on revenue or capacity; they are now asking how to build organisations that are resilient, technology-enabled, and equipped to compete globally. In this context, access to efficient infrastructure, supportive policy frameworks, and practical innovation has become central to that shift.

The summit’s agenda rests on three pillars: policy, infrastructure, and innovation and is based on the understanding that sustainable growth cannot be achieved through a single intervention; rather, it requires coordinated action across regulation, connectivity, and technology adoption.

On policy, sessions will examine how simpler compliance processes, faster approvals, improved access to credit, and a more predictable business environment can help MSMEs formalise and scale with greater confidence.

Regarding infrastructure, industry leaders are expected to weigh in on how industrial corridors, logistics networks, warehousing, power reliability, and digital connectivity can improve productivity and reduce operational costs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The third pillar is innovation. Sessions will explore how MSMEs can adopt artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital tools to strengthen supply chains and improve product quality, focusing on practical innovations that traditional manufacturing and service enterprises can effectively implement.

Ahmedabad is particularly well placed to host this discussion. The city represents both industrial legacy and next-generation ambition. With Gujarat strengthening its position in manufacturing and exports, the city is emerging as a growth model helping MSMEs transition from regional businesses to internationally competitive enterprises.

With participation from business leaders and policymakers across sectors, the summit is expected to foster new partnerships, create investment opportunities, and develop strategies for enterprises gearing up for the next decade.

Join Ahmedabad’s biggest SME growth conversation and be part of the city’s next chapter of growth.

The ET Business Growth Summit - Ahmedabad Edition is supported by IDBI Bank as the Banking Partner and The New India Assurance Co. Ltd as the General (Non-Life) Insurance Partner.