Industrial development is a process of acquiring and adopting new technological capabilities and translating them into process innovations and implementation. India's growth story is being written by the passion, innovation and determination of its youth brigade. Gujarat has established itself as a global business destination for next generation sustainable manufacturing and service industry that stimulate development and balanced regional growth. The world is well aware that entrepreneurship and business are always in the veins Gujarati people.

Trade associations such as Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal (SVUM) plays vital role in organizing such Trade Fairs and provide with a platform to bring together exhibitors and visitors for overall promotion and development of Industry. It is essential to organize such Shows not only to face the challenging scenario of global industry but to provide with a much needed push to the overall value chain of the Industry. I am glad to learn that Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal is organizing "SVUM 2026 International Trade Show" during 11th-13th February, 2026 at Ahmedabad. I extend my heartiest wishes to all the members of SVUM for contributing towards the growth of Trade & Commerce activities.

It gives me great pleasure to extend my warm greetings to Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal for its remarkable efforts in promoting international trade and strengthening global business relations.

For the past eleven years, your esteemed organization has been successfully organizing the International Trade Fair at Rajkot, attracting nearly 200 foreign delegates each year. Over this period, more than 1,500 delegates from over 60 countries have participated in the fair, resulting in export trade worth thousands of crores and creating immense opportunities for industries and entrepreneurs of Gujarat. This consistent contribution has positioned SVUM as a strong bridge between Gujarat and the global marketplace.

I am delighted to know that the forthcoming SVUM 2026 International Trade Fair will be held in Ahmedabad from 11th to 13th February 2026, with the participation of nearly 200 delegates from more than 30 countries. This mega event will further enhance Gujarat's global presence, boost international cooperation and open new avenues of trade and investment.

On this auspicious occasion, I convey my heartfelt best wishes to Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal for the grand success of SVUM 2026 International Trade Fair. May this endeavor continue to inspire growth, strengthen international partnerships and bring greater prosperity to Gujarat and our nation.

The Global scenario is changing very fast after the Trump Tariff. War of weapons is added with trade as weapons.

The technology driven economy is also changing its shape now.

What next? We strongly believe that as a businessmen or Country, we should not be dependent on Single customer or country. Keeping this concept in mind, we had started the Global Trade Exchange platform at Rajkot in 2015, named SVUM International Trade show in which we are inviting International Business delegations.

SVUM is focusing on the Development and Enhancement of Bilateral Trade, Technology Transfer & to develop Manufacturing Facilities, whilst we plan for Medical Tourism and Education.

We have plan one bigger event at Ahmedabad the Business city of India with support of leading Chambers and Associations of state of Gujarat like SGCCI, GSPMA, AEMA, AIAI, GIDC Associations like Sanand, Vatva, GESIA, Naroda, Odhav, Kathwada, Kalol, Chhatral, Mansa & others. We are also expecting support from the Government of Gujarat & India. The SVUM 2026 International Trade show will be organized at Ahmedabad from 11th to13th February 2026 and International delegates will be invited to it.

We are sure, the participants of the event will find some more countries for bilateral trade.