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CII North East MSME Conclave 2026
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised the North East MSME Conclave 2026 on 22 July in Guwahati, brought together policymakers, financial regulators and industry leaders to discuss strategies for unlocking the Northeast’s entrepreneurial potential through formalisation, digital integration and improved access to finance. Mr Mukesh Nankani, Vice Chairman, CII Assam State Council & Chief Airport Officer, Guwahati International Airport Ltd, emphasised on the need for affordable finance, technology adoption, global market access and green manufacturing through public-private collaboration.
Mr Satinder Kumar Bhalla, ITS, Secretary, North Eastern Council (NEC), in his inaugural address, highlighted initiatives under Viksit North East 2047, including a digital compliance portal launched in collaboration with DoNER and SIDBI, alongside efforts to strengthen local producer enterprises and reduce logistics and connectivity costs. Ms Sushmita Phukan, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, underscored the importance of meaningful financial inclusion, highlighting collateral-free loans up to ?20 lakh, cash-flow-based lending and a strengthened TReDS framework.
With participation of over 100 stakeholders, the discussion also focused on the credit access, venture capital, financial literacy, policy reforms, GeM-based public procurement, ease of doing business, green manufacturing to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable growth of MSMEs across the Northeast.
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