GTTCI Champions Global MSME Alliances for Inclusive Economic Development
GTTCI’s MSME Connect 2025 Unites Diplomacy, Trade and Enterprise to Shape Inclusive Global Growth through India-Russia-Uzbekistan Partnership
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 28th June: The Global Trade & Technology Council (India) hosted MSME Connect – Global Growth Forum 2025 at The Royal Plaza Hotel, New Delhi, marking World MSME Day with a global platform that united diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders under one roof. The event focused on fostering international cooperation, celebrating innovation, and empowering MSMEs through diplomacy and partnerships.
The forum opened with a traditional Ganesh Vandana and lamp lighting ceremony. GTTCI Founder President Dr. Gaurav Gupta and Chairperson Dr. Rashmi Saluja set the stage with addresses emphasizing India’s growing global MSME presence and the need for value-chain integration.
Strengthening Global Partnerships
A special India-Uzbekistan session featured MoUs to boost investments in sports, pharma, and healthcare. Uzbek Ambassador H.E. Mr. Sardor M Rustambaev and Trade Counsellor Mr. Khurshidbek Samiev outlined emerging opportunities for Indian businesses in Uzbekistan.
In an India-Russia trade panel, GTTCI shared updates from its participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025. The panel included Mr. Andrei Sobolev (Russia’s Trade Commissioner in India) and Mr. Sujeet Kumar, MP, discussing Indo-Russian MSME synergies and banking collaborations with Sber Bank and VTB Bank.
Driving Societal Impact & Innovation
Panels on healthcare, wellness, and fitness highlighted MSMEs’ role in promoting social good. Notable speakers included Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt, Dr. Harsha Jauhari, and Radisson Group’s Sanjay Kaushik. Another session on cybersecurity and investment featured officials from MeitY, DSCI, Vietnam’s Trade Office, and Italy’s Embassy, advocating for digital empowerment of small enterprises.
Expanding Global Export Capacity
A panel on MSME export strategies, moderated by GTTCI’s Jalaj Srivastava, brought together voices from Ethiopia, Comoros, Sri Lanka, and Indian business leaders like Dr. Sandeep Marwah and Rajnish Goenka to explore global trade linkages.
Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare
The session, led by Dr. Rashmi Saluja and Dr. Ajay Swaroop (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital), outlined India’s medical tourism potential, following a GTTCI-SGRH MoU aimed at attracting international patients and facilitating MSME growth in the healthcare ecosystem.
Recognising Global Visionaries
GTTCI honoured distinguished leaders for advancing global cooperation:
- Mr. Orinbaev Amanbay Tleubaevich (Karakalpakstan)
- Ms. Olga Basha (VTB Bank, Russia)
- Ms. Angelina Morgun (Gazprom Bank)
- Ms. Galina Karelova (Eurasian Women’s Forum)
- Dr. Fatema Alkooheji (Shura Council, Bahrain)
- Ms. Saloni Goel (Coca-Cola India, ESG leader)
7Saber received the Emerging Global Brand of the Year, while Sber Bank was named Exceptional Global Bank of the Year.
MSME Excellence Honoured
GTTCI also felicitated:
- Kapil Khandelwal, Topline Print Media
- Jagdish Aggarwal, Bhimsain’s Bengali Sweet House
- Adv. Sapna Chauhan, Legal Counsel, GTTCI
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Shubham Gupta, affirming GTTCI’s commitment to empowering MSMEs and building inclusive prosperity.
