<h1>GST simplification and MSME funding reforms highlighted to reduce compliance burdens and boost enterprise growth and innovation.</h1> The conclave celebrated India's MSMEs and combined panel discussions on three operative themes: funding access via banks, venture capital, private equity and government schemes; a strategic MSME blueprint emphasising innovation, technology adoption, skilling and global competitiveness; and GST simplification aimed at reducing compliance complexity, improving working capital flow, and enhancing transparency to empower MSMEs. The programme publicly recognised sectoral and women-led excellence across technology, healthcare, education, defence, manufacturing, F&B, retail and services, promoting dialogue on regulatory simplification, digital transformation and capacity building.