New Delhi: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the nodal Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), in association with the Ministry of Defence and Bharat Chamber of Commerce, organised a State-Level MSME Conclave in Tirupati on July 15 to strengthen the participation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India's defence manufacturing ecosystem.

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Held on the theme, "India's Defence Sector: A New Era for MSMEs," the conclave brought together more than 120 MSMEs from across the region and provided a platform for industry, government and defence stakeholders to discuss emerging opportunities in the country's growing defence and maritime sectors.

Addressing the conclave, HSL Director (Finance & Commercial) E. Kiran said MSMEs are the backbone of India's defence manufacturing ecosystem and play a critical role in advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He said deeper integration of MSMEs into defence supply chains would accelerate indigenisation, promote innovation and strengthen the country's strategic self-reliance.

The event featured expert sessions by K.K. Yadav, Deputy Director General (DIRW), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, along with senior representatives from the Indian Navy, the MSME Development and Facilitation Office, and the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers).

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According to HSL, the conclave was aimed at connecting, guiding and handholding MSMEs to help them leverage emerging opportunities in the defence and maritime sectors, while fostering stronger industry partnerships and enhancing their participation in India's defence supply chain.

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