Naidu will inaugurate the MSME Growth Summit-2026 in Vijayawada on May 25

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate MSME Growth Summit-2026 at Dr. on Monday (May 25). Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada.

MSME Growth Summit-2026 is a flagship initiative of the Government of Andhra Pradesh aimed at accelerating the growth, competitiveness and future readiness of the micro, small and medium enterprise sector across the state. The summit is expected to bring together more than 1,500 stakeholders including MSME entrepreneurs, beneficiaries of various government schemes, industry associations, policy makers, financial institutions, technology partners, startups and implementing agencies.

According to an official statement issued on Saturday, the event will showcase innovation ecosystems, infrastructure initiatives, digital transformation programs and success stories of businesses from different parts of Andhra Pradesh. The exhibition stalls will feature startup demos, live demonstrations, facilitation desks and institutional support services covering the entire MSME life cycle.

Key initiatives to be launched during the summit include laying of foundation stone for Phase III comprising 38 MSME Parks under 175 MSME Parks Scheme, launch of AP Cluster Development Programme, expansion of Ratan Tata Innovation Hub Outpost-RuTAGe Smart Village Centre, Advanced Prototyping and Innovation Center and SIDBI-RTIH Seed Fund.

The Summit will also witness the launch of one lakh MSME Digital Maturity Assessment through DxEDGE in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry and NITI Aayog, besides energy and water audit interventions for MSMEs through EESL.

Strategic partnerships with organizations such as India SME Forum, Vodafone Idea Business, Zoho, Amazon Global Selling, Aramex, Meta, QCI and PFRDA are expected to enhance exports, digital support, financing, quality certification, logistics and welfare for MSMEs.

With the participation of industry experts and institutions, the knowledge will focus on export, e-commerce, technology transfer, sustainability financing, digital invoicing financing and emerging business opportunities.

The government said the summit aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh, promote innovation-driven industrial development and accelerate enterprise-led economic growth across the state.

The summit will be attended by MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Industries and Commerce Minister TG Bharath, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, elected representatives and senior officials.

Published – 23 May 2026 21:54 IST