Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday said that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the country’s economy, contributing nearly 45 per cent of India’s total exports.
Delivering the keynote address as Chief Guest at the MSME Global Summit 2025, Gupta said that with the right policy framework, global partnerships, and encouragement of innovation, the sector’s contribution could rise to 60–70 per cent.
The BJP leader said the summit reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call of “local to global,” describing it as “not just a slogan but the manifesto of India’s economic revolution.”
He emphasized that the country’s strength lies not only in its large industries but also in the countless small dreams being fulfilled every day by millions of MSME entrepreneurs.
“These small dreams together are guiding the country on its path towards becoming a developed nation,” Gupta said.
With participation from trade representatives of over 20 countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates—the summit provides a platform for Indian entrepreneurs to access new markets, adopt advanced technologies, and expand their global footprint, he noted.
Gupta urged entrepreneurs to move beyond “Make in India” towards “Made for the World,” a vision inspired by PM Modi, stressing that innovation, quality enhancement, and integration with global supply chains are key to achieving this goal.
He also called upon women and youth to seize the opportunities created through government policies, international collaborations, and platforms like this summit.
Concluding his address, the Speaker appealed to all stakeholders to act in a spirit of collective resolve:
“Let us collectively pledge to empower India’s MSMEs to emerge as global leaders in trade and innovation. By harnessing our entrepreneurial spirit, technological advancement, and cultural strengths, we can transform our economy into not merely a self-reliant one but a dynamic force that drives inclusive growth.”