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MSME Expo-2026 Opens in Visakhapatnam With 187 Stalls
The MSME Business Expo-2026 has opened in Visakhapatnam.
It brings together small businesses, startups, food processors and tourism businesses.
There are 187 stalls at the event.
Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh opened the expo.
He said the government wants to help more people become entrepreneurs.
A government policy aims to encourage one entrepreneur in every family by 2030.
It also aims to attract ₹50,000 crore in investment and create 1.75 lakh jobs.
The expo will continue from September 11 to 13.
Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the MSME Business Expo-2026 in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
The expo, organised by the AP Chamber of Commerce and Industries Federation, runs from September 11 to 13.
A total of 187 stalls feature products from MSMEs, startups, food processing businesses and tourism enterprises.
Durgesh highlighted the MSME and Entrepreneur Development Policy 4.0 and its goal of one entrepreneur in every family by 2030.
The minister said the policy targets ₹50,000 crore in investment and 1.75 lakh jobs through 175 micro parks.
- Who
- Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the expo, joined by MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao, chamber representatives, industrialists and businesspeople.
- What
- The MSME Business Expo-2026 opened with 187 stalls showcasing MSME, startup, food processing and tourism products.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam.
- When
- The expo opened on Friday and is scheduled for September 11 to 13.
- Why
- The event aims to provide businesses and entrepreneurs with a platform for growth, innovation, guidance and networking.
Key facts
- Event
- MSME Business Expo-2026
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Dates
- September 11-13
- Stalls
- 187
- Organiser
- AP Chamber of Commerce and Industries Federation
- Policy
- MSME and Entrepreneur Development Policy 4.0 (2024-29)
- Policy targets
- ₹50,000 crore in investment and 1.75 lakh jobs through 175 micro parks
- Additional development
- Sixteen five-star hotels are expected to become functional in Visakhapatnam, according to MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao









