Coimbatore, India: The SME Chamber of India and the Federation of Indian SME Associations are set to host the SME Manufacturers and Exporters Summit on June 5, 2025, at The Residency Towers, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The summit, themed “Supporting SMEs for Better Business Growth,” is designed to foster growth, innovation, and global competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Organised in collaboration with the SME Industrial Parks of India, SME Export Promotion Council, and the SME Investment Promotion Council, the event will serve as a dynamic platform for manufacturers, exporters, importers, suppliers, service providers, and stakeholders from allied industrial sectors.
According to a press release, the manufacturers and exporters summit will focus on enhancing business opportunities in supply and procurement, export promotion, adoption of advanced technologies, industrial automation, and smart business solutions. It will also emphasise innovation, value-added services, and the commercialisation of products to boost the global presence of Indian SMEs.
Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder and President of both the SME Chamber of India and the Federation of Indian SME Associations, will present the keynote theme.
Summit Highlights

- Date: 5ᵗʰ June 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM onwards
- Venue: The Residency Towers, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Partners:
- Diamond Partner: Bank of Baroda
- E-Commerce Partner: L&T-SuFin (A brand of Larsen & Toubro Limited)
- Networking Lunch: To follow post-event sessions
Eminent Speakers
- Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India
- Mr. Ashwini Kumar – General Manager (MSME), Bank of Baroda
- Mr. Arun M – Regional Lead–South, L&T-SuFin
- Ms. B. Sudha Rani – Field General Manager, Indian Bank, Coimbatore
- Mr. Sibi R – Dy. General Manager, SIDBI
- Mr. K. Arutchelvam – CEO, Triples Energy
- Mr. Sundarapandyan S – AVP, Growth India Exports, Drip Capital
- Mr. Raja M R – Senior Product Expert, Keka HR
- Mr. Rajesh Shanmugam – CEO, Aroha Technologies
- Mr. M Bala Vigneshwaran – Dy. General Manager – PV Projects, Orb Energy
- Mr. Shanmukha C. G. – AGM – Product Excellence, Tally Solutions
- Mr. S. Maheshkumar – Director, SME Chamber of India
With a strong lineup of industry leaders and institutional support, the SME Manufacturers and Exporters Summit is poised to play a vital role in shaping the future of India’s SME ecosystem.
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