
Sanjay Kulkarni
VP Exports, Annapurna AgroFoods
Writes on cost-efficient cold-chain logistics at scale.

CIMSME connects micro, small and medium enterprises to buyers, credit, and certification — turning informal livelihoods into formal, export-ready businesses.
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The MSMEs our community is championing right now.
Handwoven textiles from Kutch's weaving clusters to the world
Precision-forged auto components for global OEM supply chains
Farm-to-export spice and food processing for global kitchens
Sustainable knitwear manufacturing for international retail brands
Machine tools and precision components for India's manufacturing clusters
Blue pottery, gems, and handicrafts from Jaipur's artisan clusters
What's on
Upcoming summits, meetups, and gatherings for India's MSME ecosystem.
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Explore enterprisesAccelerate
Accelerators, fellowships, and mentorship for MSME founders.
programA 10-week fellowship pairing MSME exporters with buyer-side mentors and real pilot purchase orders — structured milestones, documentation support, and a path to a standing export contract.
programWeekly 1:1 sessions with operators who have scaled manufacturing MSMEs. Bring a specific challenge — credit, hiring, exports — and leave with concrete next steps.
programFour focused weeks to a repeatable buyer-outreach motion for manufacturing MSMEs — sharpen your catalog, set export pricing, and build a qualified buyer pipeline with weekly operator reviews.
programVoices
The people shaping the future of India's MSME sector.

VP Exports, Annapurna AgroFoods
Writes on cost-efficient cold-chain logistics at scale.

Founder & Chairperson, Vapi Chemical Industries
Speaker and author on practical MSME quality systems.

Founder & CEO, Suryoday Handlooms
Former rural-development researcher; 20+ artisan clusters formalized.

Managing Director, Coimbatore Precision Tools
Previously founded two tooling workshops.
Capital
The funds and angels backing India's MSME ecosystem.

General Partner, Swaraj Capital
Writes on go-to-market for export-ready MSMEs.

General Partner, Bharat MSME Fund
Backed 30+ MSMEs across textiles, engineering, and food processing.

Founder & Managing Partner, Udyam Ventures
Hands-on from first credit line through export scale-up.

Partner, Deccan Growth Capital
Former operator; two exits in industrial supply chains.
On stage
The voices from our events, summits, and programs.

Founder, Rajasthan Gem & Handicrafts
Workshop lead on cluster development and craft certification.

Director, Udyam Skills Foundation
Talks on credit access, skilling, and MSME reliability.

Head of Operations, Bharat Auto Forge
Speaks on production manufacturing infrastructure.

Cluster Development Lead, CIMSME
Frequent keynote speaker on applied MSME cluster development.
In conversation
Featured interviews with the founders and operators building India's MSMEs.
InterviewWhy verification and community ranking beat pay-to-win in a directory meant to connect real manufacturers with real buyers.
Meera Iyer · Partner, Deccan Growth Capital
InterviewKavita explains why Udyam registration and GST compliance moved from paperwork to the single biggest unlock for a small manufacturer's growth.
Dr. Kavita Rao · Founder & CEO, Suryoday Handlooms
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The organizations supporting the CIMSME community.