Wednesday, April 2026

VOL. 19, ISSUE NO. 1 | April 2026

Tech Frontiers

Tech Frontiers

MEETING WITH RBI GOVERNOR 28 MAR 2026

EMPOWERING MSMES, STRENGTHENING EXPORTS THROUGH SIGNIFICANT INTERACTION

MSMEs contribute significantly to India's export growth — ensuring their access to fair financial evaluation is essential for sustained competitiveness. A forward‑looking discussion aimed at building a more resilient export ecosystem.

Mr. Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India and Mr C H Nadiger, Regional Director (WR), EEPC India met Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to address key issues affecting MSME exporters, especially in the area of financial ratings.

INDIA PAVILION AT MCE MOSTRA

EEPC India proudly showcased the India Pavilion at MCE Mostra

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Shri V. Bhaskar, Sr. Assistant Director, EEPC India, warmly greeted Shri Lavanya Kumar, Consul General of India in Milan and presented a momento as a token of appreciation

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His Excellency also signed the Visitor's Book and toured the pavilion, appreciating the innovation and capabilities of Indian manufacturers.

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Shri V. Bhaskar Sr. Asst Director, EEPC India, manage the India Pavilion

EEPC INDIA OFFICIALS MEET HON'BLE UNION MINISTER SHRI NITIN GADKARI

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Mr Adhip Mitra, Executive Director & Sectetary, EEPC India, and Mr Rakesh Suraj, Regional Director (NR), EEPC India, called on Mr Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, at his residence New Delhi. Shri Gadkari was invited to be the Chief Guest at the 57th EEPC India National Awards.

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EISENWARENMESSE - INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR

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India Showcases Engineering Excellence at the International Hardware Fair, Cologne. EEPC India proudly presented the India Pavilion at the International Hardware Fair 2026 in Cologne, Germany, inaugurated by Mr. Bhupendra Singh Nikhurpa, Consul (Commercial & Political), Consulate General of India, Frankfurt.

The inauguration was attended by: Mr. Sudhakaran Nair, Senior Deputy Director, EEPC India Mr. R.A.S. Bhatia, Member, EEPC India Mr. Ajay Kumar Goswami, Deputy Regional Chairman (NR) & Panel Convenor, Hand Tools & Cutting Tools Panel, EEPC India, along with several participating Indian exhibitors.

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During the visit:

The Consul interacted with Indian exhibitors showcasing their products and innovations

EISENWARENMESSE - INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR

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At the EEPC India booth distinguished guests including Ms. Sonja Meuters, Marketing Assistant, Consulate General of India, Frankfurt and Mr. Deepak Kohli, Managing Director, Bawa Industries Pvt. Ltd., were welcomed

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The India Pavilion served as a dynamic platform to promote Indian engineering products, strengthen trade ties, and explore new global business opportunities.

A PROUD MOMENT AT THE PRESTIGIOUS ET MSME AWARDS 2025

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN INDIA'S MSME SECTOR

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Mr. Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India (left) and Dr Abhay Sinha, Director General, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) (far right), presenting the Awards, reflecting the strong commitment towards strengthening India's export ecosystem and empowering MSMEs

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARENESS PROGRAMME

Mr. Binod Sarda, Dy. Regional Chairman (ER), EEPC India addressing the participants as a keynote speaker.

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One ‑ Day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme under Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP), of the Office of the Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, Govt of India. Jointly organised by EEPC INDIA Technology Centre, The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC), Technical Services Centre, Balitikuri, Howrah & Rise Foundation, IISER, Kolkata.

EEPC INDIA AT BHARAT ELECTRICITY SUMMIT 2026 AS COORDINATING AGENCY

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, held from March 19‑22 in New Delhi, focused on the theme "Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally". The summit highlighted India's transition to a renewable‑led energy sector, aiming to build a secure, resilient, and future‑ready electricity ecosystem.

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Concludes with Strong Global Participation, Actionable Outcomes, and Roadmap for a Resilient, Future‑ready Power Sector The maiden edition of the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES) concluded successfully today, bringing together policymakers, global experts, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to deliberate on the future of the power sector and accelerate the global clean energy transition. The Summit witnessed wide‑ranging discussions, high level bilateral engagements, and significant business interactions, reinforcing India's leadership in the global energy ecosystem.

The Summit witnessed an exceptional response, with over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 28 States / Union Territories, 200+ exhibiting companies including 80+ Start‑ups, 6,000+ delegates, 300+ speakers, and 100+ conference sessions, reflecting its scale and global significance.

Drawing inspiration from the Prime Minister's vision, India continues to advance rapidly towards achieving 500 GW of non‑fossil fuel capacity by 2030, having already crossed the milestone of over 50% non‑fossil capacity. Initiatives such as One Sun, One World, One Grid further underscore India's commitment to global energy cooperation.

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Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Minister of Power, Government of India; Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Government of India; Shri Adhip Mitra, Executive Director & Secretary, EEPC India, at the summit

EEPC INDIA AT BHARAT ELECTRICITY SUMMIT 2026 AS COORDINATING AGENCY

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Mr. Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India warmly greeted Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Government of India

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Ms Jaya Basu, Regional Director (ER),EEPC India, Dr Rajat Srivastava, Additional Executive Director, EEPC India; Mr C H Nadiger, Regional Director (WR), EEPC India at the summit

EEPC INDIA AT BHARAT ELECTRICITY SUMMIT 2026 AS COORDINATING AGENCY

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L to R: Mr J V Raja Gopal Rao, Regional Director (WR), EEPC India; Mr Asween Mohta, Sr Joint Director and Dy Secy, EEPC India; Mr Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC ltd

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Dr Rajat Srivastava, Additional Executive Director, EEPC India; Mr Adhip Mitra, Executive Director & Secretary, Ms Jaya Basu, Regional Director (ER),EEPC India were present

EEPC INDIA AT BHARAT ELECTRICITY SUMMIT 2026 AS COORDINATING AGENCY

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EEPC India team led by Mr Adhip Mitra, Executive Director& Secy and Dr Rajat Srivastava, Addl Exec Director Mr Rakesh Suraj, Regional Director (NR) Mr Saikat Dutta, Director ( Policy) Ms Pallavi Saha, Sr Joint Director And other officials from different regions

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Next Edition of BES will be held in 2028 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Officials of POWERGRID who acted as the Nodal Agency and officials of the EEPC India as the Coordinating Agency and other stakeholders who coordinated and helped in organising the show were present