IIA 35th AGM: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Presents MSME Awards 2026 in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (01/09/2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented the MSME Awards 2026 at the 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indian Industries Association (IIA) in Greater Noida on September 1, 2026. The prestigious event brought together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, manufacturers and MSME stakeholders to celebrate excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The IIA 35th AGM and MSME Awards 2026 provided a prominent platform to recognise entrepreneurs and professionals who have demonstrated commitment, hard work, innovation, efficiency and sustainable business practices across diverse sectors.

Women Entrepreneurs Among Prominent Awardees

Among the awardees recognised at the event were Ms. Manushi Gupta and Ms. Meenakshi Gupta under the Successful Women Entrepreneurs category. Their recognition reflects the growing contribution of women-led enterprises to India’s rapidly expanding MSME ecosystem.

Pratyabhuti, Agriculture Officer, was also recognised for her contribution to the agriculture sector.

The awards further highlighted the importance of sustainability and responsible industrial practices. Mr. Suresh received recognition for Commendable Work in Waste Management and Sustainable Energy, acknowledging his contribution towards sustainable practices and innovation.

MSME Efficiency and Manufacturing Excellence

Mr. Ashish Gupta was recognised as an Outstanding Gemport User, while Mr. Nagesh Khatena and Mr. Paras Agarwal were among the awardees in the MSME Efficiency Factor category.

These recognitions underline the importance of operational efficiency, quality, innovation and technology adoption in enhancing the competitiveness of India’s MSMEs.

IIA MSME Awards 2026: Diverse Categories

The MSME Awards 2026 feature multiple categories aimed at recognising achievements across different dimensions of entrepreneurship and industry. These include Successful Women Entrepreneurs, Effective Single, Nursery Journey, Outstanding Quality Manufacturer, Commendable Work in Waste Management & Sustainable Energy, Outstanding Journey, Continuous Appreciation/Consolation and IAI Charter Awards, among others.

The awards provide an opportunity to showcase successful business practices and encourage entrepreneurs and MSMEs to pursue innovation, quality, sustainability and continuous improvement.

MSMEs Driving India’s Economic Growth

The IIA 35th AGM comes at a significant time for India’s MSME sector, which remains an important pillar of the country’s economic growth, manufacturing, employment generation and entrepreneurship.

The gathering also provides an important platform for industry interaction, networking and exchange of ideas, bringing together stakeholders committed to strengthening India’s industrial ecosystem.

With the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the recognition of outstanding MSME achievers, the IIA 35th AGM and MSME Awards 2026 underline the growing importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, indigenous manufacturing and sustainable industrial development in the journey towards a stronger and more self-reliant India.

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