Sat Nov 08 17:46:49 UTC 2025: News Article:
Visakhapatnam Hosts “Rise Up MSME Summit” to Boost Small Business Growth
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – November 8, 2025 – The “Rise Up MSME Summit” concluded today at the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts, and financial institutions to foster scalable entrepreneurship and improve access to vital resources for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The summit, organized by Visakhapatnam-based consulting firm Atlas Concillo in partnership with the RTIH Foundation, centered around the theme “Unlock to Scalable Startups and Access to Funding Solutions.” The event aimed to provide Big 4-level expertise in an accessible format for businesses and communities.
Key speakers included R. Senthil Kumar, Joint Director of the MSME Development Facilitation Centre, and Rajendra Kumar Raigar, General Manager of Punjab and Sind Bank, who shared insights on strategies for scaling startups and navigating the funding landscape. The summit highlighted the importance of democratizing access to funding, compliance resources, and capital markets for MSMEs.