DefExpo 2018; 50 per cent concessional rates for MSMEs

New Delhi, Mar 7 (KNN) With the upcoming Defence exhibition “DefExpo 2018” round the corner, Ministry of Defence has informed of the 50 per cent confession for the aspiring Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups.

“50% concessional rates have been offered to MSMEs, thereby making it extremely easy for them to participate in the Expo”, the Ministry said in a release.

The upcoming event will be open for business visitors from April 11-14, 2018 and for general public on April 14 at the Tiruvidanthal, Kancheepuram district on the East Coast Road near Chennai, the release further said.

Companies interested in displaying their products and services can register on line. Full details of the rates at which space can be booked are all available on the website.

DefExpo India has become one of the largest events of its kind in the world for the last 10 years. For the first time DefExpo is being held in Chennai from 11 to 14 April 2018 and there is tremendous response to the  event.

Shortly, after announcement of the dates  of DefExpo 2018 there is overwhelming response for participation from both  foreign countries and domestic defence industries. 42 countries have  already confirmed their participation and the number is expected to grow inthe coming days.

The countries who have confirmed participation include,  major defence manufacturing nations like USA, UK, Russia, France, Israel,  Korea, Sweden, among others. Several of the delegations participating in the  DefExpo are expected to be at the ministerial level. Several top Service Officers (Army/ Navy/ Air Force) are also participating in the DefExpo 2018. (KNN/DA)