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Kerala government's B2B Meet 2016 to focus on SMEs

Updated: Sep 18, 2015 11:52:40am
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Kochi, Sept 18 (KNN) The Kerala department of industries and commerce is organising a three-day business meet in Kochi in February next year to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the state.

The three-day meet is to be held at the CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre at Nedumbassery in Ernakulam district from February 4, 2016.

Launching the logo of the Kerala Business to Business (B2B) Meet 2016 on Thursday, the State Industries Minister PK Kunhalikutty said the SME sector in Kerala has witnessed a 12 per cent growth, the highest in India, and the B2B meet will serve to strengthen the growth.

The meet will focus on promoting the products of key sectors including food processing, handlooms, textiles and garments, rubber, wood-based industries, ayurveda, herbal and cosmetics, engineering and handicrafts, he said.

It will provide a platform for one-to-one interaction between buyers and sellers and enable a mutually beneficial business relationship.

The Directorate of Industries and Commerce will identify and select 200 SMEs for the meet, while FICCI is the 'trade and industry partner' of the event. (KNN Bureau)

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