ENA MSME 2026-04-28 12:23:36 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Hyderabad, Apr 28 (KNN)</strong> Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal has been elected President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance Global Forum (BEA) for the 2026 27 term, signalling a stronger push to promote MSMEs and entrepreneurship across the BRICS+ ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Dr. Sonowal, who currently serves as CEO and Executive Director of BEA India, will steer the alliances global strategy at a time when India is preparing to host the BEA Global Summit in November 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Boost for MSMEs and global partnerships</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">His appointment is expected to strengthen cross-border trade within BRICS+ nations, enhance global partnerships for Indian businesses and expand market access for MSMEs and startups.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Dr. Sonowal said his focus would be on creating meaningful opportunities and deepening collaboration across member countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Indias growing leadership role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The development underscores Indias rising prominence as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation within the BRICS+ framework.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Boris Tarasov, Secretary General, BEA Global, noted that India is playing a key role in shaping a more inclusive global trade architecture, adding that Dr. Sonowals leadership will be instrumental in advancing this vision.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The announcement follows the India BRICS Business Summit held in Hyderabad on April 18-19, 2026, which culminated in the adoption of the Hyderabad Declaration outlining a roadmap for MSME growth and deeper global collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Government support for MSME push</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi highlighted that BEA India plays a key role in promoting entrepreneurship and urged MSMEs to leverage government schemes for growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Meanwhile, Minister of State Raj Bhushan Choudhary pointed to emerging opportunities in sectors such as agro-processing, education, healthcare and tourism, particularly in regions like Bihar.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Expanding engagement</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">BEA India plans to expand its footprint through national and international summits aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, facilitating global market access and strengthening trade partnerships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With India taking a leadership role, the BEA Global Forum is expected to deepen collaboration across BRICS+ nations and build a more resilient and inclusive global entrepreneurial ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 45943 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/new-bea-president-eyes-greater-market-access-for-msmes-in-brics 2026-04-28 12:23:36 knnindia.co.in