Kochi, December 16, 2024: The India International Industrial Expo 2024, a premier industrial gathering aimed at driving collaboration, at the KINFRA International Exhibition Centre, Kakkanad, Kochi concluded. The three-day expo was organized by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and Metro Mart. The expo, which attracted nearly 10,000 visitors, featured 300 stalls and seminars covering relevant topics. The second edition of the Industrial expo is scheduled on January 2026.
The morning session featured a Symposium on Financial Assistance and MSME Schemes, inaugurated by K.N. Balagopal, the Minister for Finance.
“Kerala is witnessing extraordinary growth in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, and events like this expo are a testament to that progress,” said Minister during his inaugural speech of the symposium. “Economic development can only be achieved with increased focus on industry and trade. Additionally, changes in the banking sector are anticipated to align with these advancements, he added.
“It’s inspiring to see young entrepreneurs venturing into business. Organizing such exhibitions more frequently will undoubtedly create opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive and make a meaningful impact”, said UMA Thomas MLA, Thrikkakkara inaugurating the valedictory function. The MLA presented an honor to Radhamani Pillai, the Chairperson of Thrikkakkara Municipality.
The expo was conducted in association with the Kerala Government’s Department of Industries, KINFRA, KSIDC, and the Central MSME Ministry. The expo brought together over 300 prominent machinery manufacturers from India and abroad, offering a platform for exhibitors to showcase their cutting-edge products and services. Aspiring entrepreneurs had the opportunities to network with machinery manufacturers, while help desks of many banks were present to provide necessary financial assistance.
V. Prasad, Deputy General Manager, KFC, U.C. Lachithamol, Asst. Director MSME DI, Thrissur, Jiju Mohan, Chief Manager -SBI, took presentations. KSSIA members, entrepreneurs and exhibitors participated in the symposium.
Nizarudeen, State President-KSSIA, K.P. Ramachandran Nair Chairman-IIIE 2024, Joseph Paikada, General Secretary-KSSIA, P.A. Najeeb, General Manager, DIC-Ernakulam, Sajith Kumar K, General Manager, DIC-Kasaragod, P J Jose, A V Sunil Nath, and A. Fasiludeen State Vice Presidents -KSSIA, B. Jayakrishnan, Treasurer- KSSIA, M. M Mujeeb Rahman, Joint Secretary- KSSIA, Siji Nair, CEO- I.I.I.E 2024, Damodar Avanoor, Former State President -KSSIA, and S. Salim, News Chief Editor- KSSIA attended the valedictory function.
