India hosting BRICS meet on Friday to discuss future-ready MSME ecosystem
Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-06-18 09:29:07 UTC
Key Points
- India's Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will host the first BRICS MSME forum and third SME working group meeting in Agra.
- The event convenes policymakers and industry leaders from all BRICS member nations and partner countries to strengthen global MSME ecosystems.
- Key discussion themes include access to finance, technology access, and sustainability-oriented growth for small businesses.
- India's MSME sector contributes over 31% to the national GDP and accounts for nearly half of the country's exports.
- The forum aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and partnerships to support inclusive and sustainable economic development among BRICS nations.