Coimbatore MSME Conclave 2024: Crisis Resilience and Clean Mobility
Businessline’s 5th annual MSME Conclave is set to take place in Coimbatore on June 27, focusing on crisis resilience and clean mobility for small firms.
Coimbatore Conclave to Focus on Crisis Resilience and Clean Mobility
The Hindu businessline’s MSME Conclave series aims to discuss the significant contribution of MSMEs to the Indian growth story. The Coimbatore event, themed ‘Resilient Routes: Financing MSMEs from Crisis to Clean Mobility’, will explore financing strategies to help small firms navigate crisis and transition to clean mobility. The keynote speaker is Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director of ELGI Equipments. The Hindu businessline Editor Raghuvir Srinivasan will address the audience before the commencement of the event.
Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussions
The event will feature two power-packed panel discussions and a fireside chat. The first panel will deliberate upon ‘Financing in times of war’, moderated by Lokeshwarri S K, Data Editor, The Hindu businessline. The panellists include Karthikeyan Mounaguruswamy, immediate past President of CODISSIA; Rahul Jyothi Kumaran, Head-SME business at Sundaram Finance; and Kumar Duraiswamy, CEO of Eastern Global Clothing and Joint Secretary of Tiruppur Exporters Association.
Market Impact and Details
The second panel will focus on ‘The Clean Mobility Opportunity for MSMEs’, moderated by Ramesh M, Consulting Editor, The Hindu businessline. The panellists include Dr S Chandrasekar, Corporate Director of Roots Group of Companies; Shreshth Mishra, Co-founder and Chief People Officer of Simple Energy; and Sudeepth Puthumana, Head of Mobility at L&T Electronic Products and Systems. The event will also feature a fireside chat with Ravichandran Purushothaman, Chairman-CII Southern Region and President of Danfoss India, hosted by Richa Mishra, Resident Editor, The Hindu businessline.
Key Takeaways
- The MSME sector plays a vital role in the Indian economy, generating employment opportunities for around 11 crore people.
- The sector comprises approximately 6.3 crore MSMEs, making it a significant contributor to the Indian growth story.
- The Coimbatore conclave will explore financing strategies to help small firms navigate crisis and transition to clean mobility.
FAQs
What is the theme of the Coimbatore event?
The theme of the Coimbatore event is ‘Resilient Routes: Financing MSMEs from Crisis to Clean Mobility’.
Who are the keynote speakers and panelists?
The keynote speaker is Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director of ELGI Equipments. The panelists include Karthikeyan Mounaguruswamy, Rahul Jyothi Kumaran, Kumar Duraiswamy, Dr S Chandrasekar, Shreshth Mishra, and Sudeepth Puthumana.
Who are the co-powering partners of the event?
The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation and Central Bank of India are the co-powering partners of the event.
Conclusion
The Hindu businessline’s MSME Conclave series aims to provide a platform for MSMEs to discuss their challenges and opportunities. The Coimbatore conclave, themed ‘Resilient Routes: Financing MSMEs from Crisis to Clean Mobility’, will explore financing strategies to help small firms navigate crisis and transition to clean mobility. We invite you to join us on June 27 in Coimbatore to learn more about the MSME sector and its contribution to the Indian growth story.
