The entrepreneurial tag for Ahmedabad is not new, for decades the city has been at the forefront of India’s entrepreneurial journey. . From textile pioneers and engineering manufacturers to pharmaceutical exporters and new-age founders, the city has consistently produced industry leaders who have built businesses with national and global impact.
Today, however, the challenge for many MSMEs is not just growth; it is scaling beyond borders. Rising competition, changing customer expectations, pressure to adopt AI and digital technologies, and the need for export-ready operations are forcing business owners to rethink their growth strategies. Many founders are asking: How do we access the right capital? How do we become globally competitive? Which technologies should we invest in? And how do we build resilient organisations that can scale sustainably?
These are the questions that the ET Business Growth Summit – Ahmedabad Edition aims to address on 31 July 2026.
Built around the theme “Advantage Ahmedabad: Powering India’s Next Entrepreneurial Leap”, the summit will bring together founders, CXOs, industry experts, investors, and policymakers for focused discussions on Innovation, Manufacturing, Exports, and Global Competitiveness.
Ahmedabad is uniquely positioned for this conversation. Its manufacturing legacy spanning textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and engineering provides a strong industrial foundation. At the same time, businesses across the city are embracing automation, AI-driven processes, and digital supply chains, creating a powerful blend of legacy and future-ready innovation.
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The summit will explore how Ahmedabad’s MSMEs can move from being strong domestic players to becoming part of global value chains. Sessions will focus on creating a future-ready ecosystem through policy, infrastructure, and innovation, while business leaders who have successfully expanded internationally will share practical lessons on growth, leadership, and market expansion.For entrepreneurs, the value lies not only in the insights but also in the access. The summit offers an opportunity to connect directly with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders who can help unlock new partnerships and growth opportunities.As Gujarat continues to play a pivotal role in India’s manufacturing and export story, Ahmedabad is emerging as a powerful growth engine for the country’s next decade of enterprise.
Join Ahmedabad’s biggest SME growth conversation and be part of the city’s next chapter of growth.
The Business Growth Summit is supported by IDBI Bank as Banking Partner and New India Assurance as General (Non-Life) Insurance Partner.
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