Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday highlighted the pivotal role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in advancing India’s global trade ambitions, describing them as the ‘true engine’ of the nation’s growth.
Speaking as Chief Guest at the MSME Global Summit 2025, organized by the Star International MSME Forum in association with the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) and the Services Export Promotion Council of India (SEPC), Gupta underlined the sector’s rising importance.
“MSMEs are the backbone of our economy. Today, this sector contributes nearly 45% of India’s total exports. With the right policy framework, global partnerships, and encouragement of innovation, this contribution can rise to 60–7%. This is the path that will lead India towards becoming an economic superpower of the world,” he said.
The summit, themed ‘Empowering MSMEs, Connecting Globally’, examined issues such as artificial intelligence, digital adoption, exports, women and youth entrepreneurship, and competitiveness in international markets. Delegates from over 20 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, and the UAE, engaged in discussions that encouraged Indian entrepreneurs to explore new markets and integrate advanced technologies.
Calling the Prime Minister’s ‘Local to Global’ vision not just a slogan but the manifesto of India’s economic revolution, Gupta urged businesses to transition from Make in India to Made for the World. “The strength of India does not rest only in its large industries, but in the countless small dreams that millions of MSME entrepreneurs are fulfilling every day,” he said.
Concluding his address, he urged a collective commitment: “Let us collectively pledge to empower India’s MSMEs to emerge as global leaders in trade and innovation… This journey will enable India to assume its rightful position on the world stage as a true Vishwaguru.”
The summit brought together diplomats, industry leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs from across the globe, reinforcing the central role of MSMEs in shaping India’s trade future.
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