ENA State 2025-11-11 15:58:39 <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Kochi, Nov 11 (KNN)</strong> Kochi, emerging as a key industrial and commercial centre in Kerala, will host the next edition of the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit on November 21. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">The event will focus on strengthening the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in driving sustainable and inclusive industrial growth.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">With an international airport, strong port connectivity, expanding IT infrastructure, and a skilled talent base, Kochi has steadily grown into a competitive business and startup hub. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Lower operational and living costs compared with major metros have further positioned the city as an attractive destination for SMEs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Sessions will cover financial support strategies, coastal and blue economy opportunities, aviation-driven development, and the importance of business insurance for MSME resilience. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Senior representatives from IDBI Bank, ICAR CMFRI, Cochin International Airport Limited, and The New India Assurance Co. Ltd will participate in fireside chats and special addresses.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">A panel discussion featuring leaders from the seafood, plastics, and small industries sectors will explore inclusive industrialisation and value-chain integration for MSMEs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Part of the third edition of the ET Make in India Regional Summit series, the Kochi leg is themed Empowering MSMEs: Driving Indias Century of Sustainable Growth. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Supported by IDBI Bank and The New India Assurance Co. Ltd, the initiative will span 20 cities, including Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, and Baroda, offering a platform for policy dialogue and collaboration among MSMEs, industry experts, and government representatives.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></span></p> 44035 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/kochi-sme-summit-to-focus-on-sustainable-industrial-growth-msme-support 2025-11-11 15:58:39 knnindia.co.in