Business Expo by AO Chambers turns into a big hit
Three-day Business Expo organised here by the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation (AP Chambers) to showcase investment opportunities in the region concluded on a grand note on Sunday.
MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas during a visit to Business Expo organised in Vijayawada by AP Chambers
Vijayawada: Three-day Business Expo organised here by the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation (AP Chambers) to showcase investment opportunities in the region concluded on a grand note on Sunday.
The expo declared open by Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy turned into a big hit with an overwhelming response. Around 150 exhibitors from various sectors set up their stalls to create awareness on their products and services.
Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), put up a replica of Amaravati, which turned into a big hit. Other government departments and bodies like AP MSME Development Corporation,AP Food Processing Society, Lepakshi and Ratan Tata Innovation Hub participated in the expo. Mines and Geology Minister Kollu Ravindra visited the expo on Sunday.
On the inaugural day, a seminar on driving manufacturing growth and MSME competitiveness in AP was organised. Another session on the theme on the second day “Emerging Sunrise Sectors in AP – Pathways for Growth & Investments” focused on new-age industries and
investment opportunities driving the State’s economic growth.
Minister for MSME, SERP, NRI Empowerment Kondapalli Srinivas stated that AP has one of the best industrial policies in the country, with a strong cluster-based approach. He highlighted the role of the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and emphasised that the State
offers significant opportunities, particularly in the agri sector.
AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao stated that the launch of innovative products during the expo is a key highlight and reflected the chamber’s focus on promoting innovation. The panel discussion was moderated by JSRK. Prasad, MD of Better Castings,
and featured eminent speakers including G. Krishnan, CEO, Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, C. Kutumba Rao, Vice Chairman, Swarnandhra P4 Foundation; Burra Phani Chandra, Managing Director, Eshan Energy & Inventiz, along with representatives from ITAAP, Domineer, AP MSME Association, and AM Green Group. The panel deliberated on investment opportunities, skill development, technology adoption, global market access, and value addition for sustainable industrial growth
