How Gujarat Engineering SMEs Can Move Up the Value Chain? Panel Discussion | Ahmedabad

How can Gujarat’s engineering SMEs move from being vendors to value-added suppliers, from capacity-led businesses to capability-led enterprises, and from domestic competitiveness to global markets? This panel discussion from Manufacturing Reimagined: Gujarat Factory Modernization Summit, held on September 18, 2026, at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Ahmedabad brings together leaders from Gujarat’s manufacturing and engineering ecosystem to examine the challenges and opportunities around technology adoption, finance, quality, workforce skills, compliance, exports and global supply chains. Panelists: Mr. Ashwinkumar Patel, President, Ahmedabad Engineering Manufacturers' Association Mr. Ajit Shah, President, Sanand Industries Association Mr. Dhaval Patel, President, Vatva Industries Association Mr. Amrit G. Jalavadia, National Working Committee Member, EEPC India Moderated by: Mr. Prashant Laxmeshwar, Founder, SME Communities The discussion looks at what it takes to modernize Gujarat’s engineering SMEs and build stronger, globally competitive manufacturing businesses, while highlighting the role of industry associations, financial institutions, technology providers, insurers and government institutions in enabling this transition. Watch the full panel discussion for insights into Gujarat manufacturing, engineering SMEs, factory modernisation, exports and moving up the global value chain. #GujaratManufacturing #EngineeringSMEs #GujaratSMEs #manufacturingindia #engineering #msme #ahmedabad #Sanand #vatva #makeinindia #gujaratindustry #SMECommunities #finance --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.