09/07/2025
The New MSME: Momentum, Strategy,
Markets, Expansion
The Times MSME Conclave 2025 outlined a strategic roadmap for micro, small and medium enterprises in Kerala by prioritising agility, resilience, regulatory compliance, and readiness for the future
The Times MSME Conclave 2025,
held in Kochi on Tuesday, brought
together an engaging assembly of
industry leaders, domain experts, and
MSME entrepreneurs to deliberate on
the opportunities and challenges facing
Kerala’s micro, small, and medium business
enterprises. The conclave was presented by
SBI, in association with FICCI and powered
by Dynabook, with Luxon Tata as the
automobile partner. The event focused on
cultivating resilience, fostering innovation,
and preparing for the future as MSMEs.
The evening commenced with a welcome
address by Thomas John, co-chair of
FICCI Kerala and managing director of
Agappe Diagnostics, who underscored the
critical role of MSMEs in Kerala’s industrial
development. He noted, “India is home
to over six crore unincorporated nonagricultural
MSMEs, with nearly 72 percent
operating in the services sector. The Kerala
government, under their far-reaching reform
agenda, has introduced several progressive
initiatives to bring about growth in the sector.