New Delhi, August 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) organised a national seminar at IIT Madras to strengthen digital commerce adoption and export readiness among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an official statement said on Thursday.
The seminar, organised by the MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Chennai, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Madras, brought together MSMEs, entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, financial institutions and digital-commerce experts.
Praveen Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary, MSME Department, Tamil Nadu, said digital commerce was transforming MSMEs’ access to global markets by overcoming geographical barriers. He stressed the need for stronger Centre-State convergence to build an ecosystem that could enhance the global competitiveness of MSMEs.
The event focused on the evolving international trade landscape and the growing importance of digital commerce, technology, innovation and market linkages in helping MSMEs reach customers in India and overseas.
Prof. Manu Santhanam, Dean, IC&SR, IIT Madras, highlighted the role of innovation and academia-industry collaboration in enabling MSMEs to develop new products and technologies and improve competitiveness.
Hansraj Verma, Director General, Council of State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation of India, underlined the importance of quality and digitalisation in expanding market access.
Technical sessions featured experts from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), EXIM Bank, ECGC, IIT Madras and export and e-commerce sectors. They discussed export procedures, trade finance, risk mitigation, market identification, international payments, compliance and digital onboarding.
The seminar was held under the Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme, which includes workshops and seminars aimed at helping MSMEs understand market access, packaging, import-export procedures and e-commerce opportunities.
The event also provided students and aspiring entrepreneurs with insights into digital commerce, entrepreneurship and international markets.
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