Manufacturing Reimagined: Gujarat Factory Modernization Summit | Inaugural Session | Ahmedabad

Watch the full Inaugural Session of Manufacturing Reimagined: Gujarat Factory Modernization Summit, held on September 18, 2026, at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Ahmedabad. The summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions and the engineering ecosystem to examine how Gujarat can strengthen its position as a global manufacturing and engineering hub. The inaugural session explored three critical themes shaping the next phase of manufacturing: • Gujarat’s Manufacturing Capability and Competitiveness • Ahmedabad: Becoming India’s Engineering Hub for the Globe • Growth Capital for the Factory of the Future The session featured insights from: Prashant Laxmeshwar, Founder, SME Communities C. H. Nadiger, Regional Director, West, EEPC India Dr. Rahul Singh, Joint DGFT, Ahmedabad, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India Anto Alan, Business Head - Business Banking & Agri, IDFC FIRST Bank The discussion examines Gujarat’s manufacturing strengths, the evolving global opportunity for Indian engineering companies, the role of technology and modernization in factory competitiveness, and the importance of growth capital in building the factories of the future. For manufacturers, engineering companies, MSMEs, exporters and the wider industrial ecosystem, the conversation offers practical perspectives on manufacturing competitiveness, engineering exports, factory modernization, technology adoption, financing and global value chains. #ManufacturingReimagined #manufacturing #gujaratindustry #manufacturingindia #engineering #exports #SMECommunities #factory #MSME #indianmanufacturing #EngineeringHub #makeinindia #ahmedabad #gujarat ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Amanha Idealabs Amanha Idealabs is a future-focused industry engagement and knowledge platform dedicated to strengthening India's BFSI ecosystem and SME sector through learning, thought leadership, and stakeholder collaboration. SMECommunities is a networking and ideation platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enabling synergy between SME promoters, corporates, policy influencers, financial institutions, industry bodies, and academia to foster inclusive growth. Follow us for insights, interviews, and discussions with industry leaders and SME innovators. Visit: www.smecommunities.com LinkedIn:   / amanhaidealabs   Twitter: @AIdealabs Subscribe to stay updated on SME trends, insights, and growth strategies.