Mahesh Salunkhe

23/04/2026

“Mr. Mahesh Salunkhe, Director and General Secretary of the SME Chamber of India and the Maharashtra Industry Development Association, paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma ji. During the meeting, Mr. Salunkhe briefed the Hon’ble Governor on the activities of both organizations, highlighting their collective efforts towards strengthening and developing the SME sector.”

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26/03/2026

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Following Mahesh Salunkhe

The Gujarat Manufacturers & Exporters Summit , jointly organized by SME Chamber of India, GUJARAT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, and Manufacturers and Exp...

11/03/2026

Panel discussion on “Exploring Export, Finance, Collaboration, Investment and Emerging Business Opportunities” at the Pune Manufacturers & Exporters Summit, organised by SME Chamber of India & Manufacturers & Exporters Summit on 5th March 2026 in Pune.

PUNE MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS SUMMITAn engaging forum that brought together industry leaders, financial institutions, policymakers and manufacturing entrepr...

11/03/2026

During the panel discussion on “Exploring Export, Finance, Collaboration, Investment and Emerging Business Opportunities” at the Pune Manufacturers & Exporters Summit, organised by SME Chamber of India & Manufacturers & Exporters Summit on 5th March 2026 in Pune.

Panelists (L to R) Shri Mahesh Salunkhe – Director, SME Chamber of India; Shri Ajay Bhatnagar – Head Business Operations, Meenakshi Metal Forms; Shri Shailendra Kumar Sinha – General Manager & Zonal Head – Pune, Bank of Baroda; Shri Amit Ghaisas – Managing Director, YashPrabha Group; Shri Chandrakant Dange – Sr. President, ZF Steering Gear India Ltd.; and Professor Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya – Founder President & Chairman, Suryadatta Education Foundation,

04/03/2026

Driving growth, innovation, and collaboration at the SME Manufacturers & Exporters Summit at Pune

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pune business group

03/02/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚–𝐔𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦

I extend my gratitude to the Hon’ble President of the United States, Donald Trump, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and Hon’ble Union Commerce & Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, for their decisive and constructive efforts in advancing India–US trade cooperation.

The reduction of tariffs to 18% on Indian products is a significant development for manufacturers, exporters, and MSMEs looking to expand their footprint in the US market.

For industry stakeholders, this signals:

* Improved export viability
* Greater competitiveness for Indian manufacturing
* Renewed confidence in bilateral economic cooperation

Such outcomes demonstrate how strategic engagement can translate into tangible opportunities for Indian industry.

30/01/2026

Happy Birthday Chandrakant Salunkhe Sir..

25/12/2025

18/12/2025

Shri Mahesh Salunkhe, Director, Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI), participated in a Panel Discussion at PACK.nxt, alongside eminent leaders from the packaging, FMCG, and retail sectors.

The discussion focused on Sustainable Packaging and Smart Packaging Solutions, highlighting evolving industry expectations, innovation, and responsible packaging practices. Shri Mahesh Salunkhe shared insights on how PIAI supports packaging companies by enabling access to knowledge, industry best practices, technology adoption, and ecosystem-driven solutions that help businesses transition towards sustainable and future-ready packaging.

Panel Participants:

* Yogesh Kumar Sharma – Partner, KPMG India (Moderator)
* Mahesh Salunkhe – Director, Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI)
* Sanjay Ghoshal – Head of Packaging, Packaging Sustainability & Strategic Packaging Productivity, DIAGEO India
* Anurag Mishra – Group Head – Quality Assurance & Food Safety, Shree Renuka Sugars (Wilmar Subsidiary)
* Sri Krishnan J – Senior Director & Head of Quality, Process Excellence, Learning & Development, Packaging Operations & Design, Flipkart

12/12/2025

✨ Taloja Industries & SME Summit 2025 ✨
Jointly organised by SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association at Effotel by Sayaji, Taloja, Navi Mumbai.

With the theme “Supporting SMEs for Better Business Growth”, the summit successfully brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and SME stakeholders for powerful discussions on:

- 🚀 Growth opportunities
- 💡 MSME empowerment
- 🔧 Technology adoption
- 💰 Finance & investment
- 🌍 Business expansion

A remarkable platform fostering dialogue, partnerships, and actionable strategies to strengthen the SME ecosystem.

🎤 Distinguished speakers shared their valuable insights, inspiring SMEs to embrace innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth.

Mr. Mahesh Salunkhe – Director & General Secretary, SME Chamber of India

Mr. Satish Anand Shetty – Hon. President, Taloja Industries Association

Mr. Vikram Kadam – Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kharghar Division

Jaykumar Acharya,Principal Consultant- Leadership Development & Change Management ISKCON NAVI MUMBAI at Kharghar

Mr. D Prasad Rao – Assistant General Manager, SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India)

Mr. Mashkoor Khan – Senior Business Manager, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd

Mr. Abhishek Korlahalli – Sr. Branch Manager – Mumbai (Operations), Relyon Softech Ltd.

Mr. Prathmesh Pradip manore – Director - Solsyss Technologies, (Channel Partner) Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited

Mr. Harish Kanthali (FIII)– Regional Sales Manager, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Mr. Smit Ketan Sheth – SVP & Regional Business Manager, AU SMALL FINANCE BANK

Ms. Surya Das – Regional Business Manager, AU Small Finance Bank

Mr. Maulik Chandarana and Mr. Apoorv Houzwala Founder Partners, twentytwo am

Chandrakant Salunkhe Small Industries Development Bank of India
MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION