Lucknow, Oct. 26 -- Moradabad is seeking to strengthen its position as a global industrial hub by expanding exports, modernising its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and integrating traditional craftsmanship with technology and digital commerce, industry experts said at the UP Dialogues-Moradabad Chapter on Sunday.

The event, themed 'Heritage, Development and Global Possibilities', brought together industry leaders, academics and policymakers to discuss ways to boost exports, support artisans and improve the region's industrial competitiveness.

Joint Commissioner (Industries) Yogesh Kumar said Moradabad's annual exports were valued at around Rs 11,460 crore, while exports from the wider Moradabad division stood at nearly Rs 1...