Chandigarh is all set to host its first-ever SME Regional Summit under the Make in India banner — a major boost for the city’s growing business landscape. Scheduled for later this month, the ET SME Regional Summit will bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to discuss the future of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India.

The summit will focus on empowering local businesses, helping them scale, and enabling them to compete both locally and globally. With sessions on digital transformation, funding access, exports, and government support, the event aims to offer practical insights and networking opportunities for SME owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Organized as part of the broader Make in India initiative, this regional gathering highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots industries. It also reflects Chandigarh’s emergence as a business-friendly city with a growing startup culture and infrastructure support.

Senior officials from the Ministry of MSMEs, leading banks, and private investors are expected to attend the summit, along with founders of successful small businesses who will share their experiences.

For local business owners and startups in the region, the summit is seen as a valuable chance to gain visibility, collaborate, and explore government schemes that can support growth.

This initiative is expected to be the first of many regional SME-focused events across India — a step toward building a stronger, self-reliant economy.