Lucknow, June 20 -- The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) organised the inaugural BRICS MSME Forum 2026 in Agra, bringing together policymakers, government representatives, industry leaders and private-sector stakeholders from BRICS member and partner countries.

BRICS MSME Forum Focuses On Global Cooperation

The Forum focused on strengthening MSME ecosystems, promoting sustainability and improving global competitiveness through greater BRICS cooperation.

Union Minister for MSME Jitan Ram Manjhi said MSMEs face key challenges such as access to finance, technology adoption, sustainability and market expansion, and stressed the need for collective action.

He added that MSMEs are central to inclusive growth and that B...