Chandrakant Salunkhe

Chandrakant Salunkhe is a prominent figure in India's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. He is the Founder and President of several organizations dedicated to supporting and promoting SMEs in India.12 Some key points about Chandrakant Salunkhe include:

Professional Background

• Founder and President of the SME Chamber of India, established in 199312
• Founder and President of the SME Export Promotion Council5
• Chairman & Managing Director of Macro Group of Companies1

Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Salunkhe has founded multiple organizations to support SMEs, including:

• India International Trade Centre
• World SME Trade Centre
• Packaging Industry Association of India
• Maharashtra Industrial and Economic Development Association
• Start-Ups Council of India
• SME Export Promotion Council3

Expertise and Contributions

• Over 35 years of experience providing guidance and support to the SME sector, manufacturing industries, young entrepreneurs, and start-ups1
• Advocates for policy changes and implementation to benefit SMEs
• Organizes trade promotional activities, events, conferences, and seminars for SME growth1
• Interacts regularly with regulatory authorities, financial institutions, corporates, and diplomats2

Recognition and Representation

• Invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to present on SME sector issues and recommendations1
• Member of the RBI Governor's Pre-Monetary Policy Review Committee for 15 years1
• Represented various government committees and study groups on industry, finance, and the SME sector3

Chandrakant Salunkhe's efforts focus on integrating SMEs, enhancing business contacts, and promoting business growth in India's SME sector.4