The Chamber has been supporting SMEs for Business Connectivity, growth and export promotion for the last 32 years, under dynamic leadership of Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President of SME Chamber of India & Federation of Indian SME Association SME Chamber of India is the premier and largest membership-based organization dedicated to representing and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across India for over 32 years. The Chamber advocates for and empowers SMEs across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, services, agro-based industries, oil and gas, packaging, paper, plastics, printing, glass, infrastructure, healthcare, IT, ICT, sports, real estate, construction, textiles, metals and mining, retail, logistics, marketing, FMCG, finance, exports, imports, hospitality, and other allied industrial and business domains, as well as start-ups. Its mission is to drive the growth and expansion of SMEs by facilitating access to local and global business opportunities, joint ventures, technology transfers, contract manufacturing, strategic marketing, brand promotion, distributorship, franchising, finance and investment channels, international collaborations, and business advisory services. The Chamber actively connects SMEs with large corporations, MNCs, and government agencies for supply chain integration, procurement opportunities, and access to government incentives and schemes. Through various initiatives, it organizes trade promotional activities, capacity-building programs, and knowledge-enhancement platforms aimed at business transformation and skill development. Chandrakant Salunkhe, the Chamber is also the originator of multiple impactful platforms and associations, including:
- Federation of Indian SME Associations
- India International Trade Centre (recognized and supported by the Government of India and Government of Maharashtra)
- National SME Manufacturing Mission
- SME Legal Council
- SMEtv
- SME Business Forum
- SME Business Management Institute
- SME Export Promotion Council
- Start-Ups Council of India
- SMEtalks and SMECoach Platforms
- SME Technology Development Centre
- SMEConnect Magazine
- SME Importers Association of India
- SME Retailers Association of India
- International Business Forums for the USA, Europe, Middle East, Japan, South Korea, China, Canada, UK, Africa, and ASEAN countries
The Chamber has played a vital role in driving policy advocacy and implementation. Key contributions include initiatives like the SME Stock Exchange, Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), collateral-free loans, skill development councils, and labor law reforms.
