Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 11: The Ghaziabad Chapter of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), in association with the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC), successfully organized the SME Growth Summit 2026 today at Mahagun Sarovar Portico, Vaishali, Ghaziabad. The theme of the summit — ‘From Local Enterprise to IPO & Global Markets – Unlocking Opportunities in Real Estate and Emerging Sectors’ — drew over 100 delegates from diverse industries across the region.
The full-day event, held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, brought together entrepreneurs, policymakers, industry leaders, and finance professionals to explore actionable strategies for scaling businesses, accessing capital markets, navigating regulatory compliance, and expanding into global markets.
Distinguished Dignitaries
The summit was graced by CMA Anand Kr. Pal, Chief Advisor (Cost), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, as Chief Guest. Guests of Honour included CMA Rakesh Yadav, Chairman, NIRC of ICMAI; Ravi Ranjan, IEDS Addl. Director, MSME DFO (MSME-DI) and Sh. Rajiv Kr. Soni, Director, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The technical sessions featured expert speakers including CMA Pankaj Jain, Global MSME & Realty Strategist; DTU; Lovejeet Alexander, Director – New Economy, Bloomberg India; and CMA G.B. Rao, Former President of ICMAI (1992–93).
Quote from the Chapter Chairman
“The SME Growth Summit 2026 is a significant milestone for the Ghaziabad Chapter. Our MSMEs are the foundation of India’s economic growth, and it is vital that they receive the right guidance to scale up, access capital markets, and compete globally. Through this platform, we are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs with knowledge, networks, and the confidence to achieve their true potential.”
— CMA Vaibhav Bansal, Chairman, Ghaziabad Chapter of ICMAI
Team Behind the Summit
The seamless execution of the summit was made possible by the dedicated core team of the Ghaziabad Chapter. CMA Jeewan Chandra, RCM and Program coordinator, CMA Shivam Kansal, Vice-Chairman of the Ghaziabad Chapter, CMA Pankaj Kr. Tiwari, Secretary, CMA Kailash Kr. Jha, Treasurer,. The collective efforts of the Ghaziabad Chapter team were widely appreciated by participants and dignitaries alike.
About the Ghaziabad Chapter of ICMAI
The Ghaziabad Chapter is one of the active chapters of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), the largest Cost & Management Accounting body in the world with approximately 1,00,000 qualified CMAs. The chapter regularly organises professional development programmes, summits, and knowledge-sharing events for its members, students, and the broader business community in the Delhi NCR region.
Contact:
Ghaziabad Chapter of ICMAI
C-1A, Patel Nagar-II, First Floor, Ghaziabad, UP 201002
Delhi Office: CMA Bhawan, 3 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
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