Pune: The recently held Export Conclave in Pune served as a powerful catalyst for India’s growing export economy, with policy leaders and trade experts urging entrepreneurs to leverage government schemes and digital tools to tap into global markets.
The export conclave, jointly organized by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), MITCON, and Canara Bank, featured an MoU signing and the launch of MITCON’s new Pimpri-Chinchwad center.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr Ajay Sahai, Director General of FIEO under the Ministry of Commerce, emphasized the need for regional and grassroots participation in India’s export growth.
“India aims to achieve $2 trillion in exports by 2030, and entrepreneurs – especially startups and MSMEs – must harness the potential of digital trade, postal logistics, and government-backed incentives to scale globally,” said Dr Sahai.
Dr Sahai also inaugurated MITCON’s new center in Pimpri-Chinchwad, which is set to benefit nearly 700,000 – 800,000 students and emerging exporters in the region.
The MoU signed between FIEO and MITCON will facilitate structured export training, mentorship programs, and policy advisory support, targeting the development of 1,000 exporters annually across Maharashtra.
Policy Insights and Digital Push at Export Conclave in Pune
Held at Hotel Novotel, the Export Conclave saw participation from more than 200 entrepreneurs, government representatives, and export ecosystem stakeholders.
Notable speakers included:
- Amit Sharma (DGFT) – Emphasized export growth through digital platforms and the development of district-level export hubs.
- Lata Radhakrishnan (RBI) – Shared insights on foreign exchange policies and regulatory frameworks for exporters.
- Arpita Sen (ECGC) – Highlighted the role of export credit insurance in de-risking international trade.
- Abhijeet Bansode (India Post) – Presented postal export solutions, including district-level centers and international parcel services.
- K.J.S. Naik (Canara Bank Treasury) – Outlined financial services and trade finance products supporting exporters.
Regional Economic Impact and Capacity Building
Anand Chalwade, Managing Director of MITCON, underlined the export potential of industrial regions such as Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Ahilyanagar, Marathwada, and Khandesh, in addition to Pimpri-Chinchwad. “This collaboration with FIEO will serve as a springboard for Maharashtra’s next wave of export-led growth and employment generation,” he stated.
Tiwari, Departmental Director at FIEO, assured ongoing support for MITCON’s training and capacity-building efforts.
The conclave, coordinated by CS9 Entertainments under the leadership of Chetan Giri, concluded with a unified call for collaborative action between government bodies, private sector players, and educational institutions to accelerate India’s export ambitions.
