Industrial Connect Meet by JSW Industrial Parks Highlights MSME Growth and Investment Opportunities in Andhra Pradesh

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh | 9 October 2026

JSW Industrial Parks successfully hosted the 3rd Edition of Industrial Connect Meet, Powering MSMW Growth, at JSW Industrial Park, Vizianagaram, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and MSME stakeholders to discuss industrial growth opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.

Held at the 1,166-acre integrated industrial park within the Visakhapatnam Economic Region, the event served as a platform to exchange insights on manufacturing growth, industrial infrastructure, financing support for MSMEs and the state's evolving investment ecosystem.

The programme featured keynote addresses by:

• Mr. M. V. Karunakar, GM, DIC Vizianagaram
• Mr. Sobhan Prakash, Chairman, AP Chambers
• Mr. K. Siva Rama Prasad, IEDS, DFO - MSME

Speakers highlighted the importance of infrastructure-ready industrial parks, strong connectivity, policy support and ease of doing business in attracting investments and driving industrial development.

An interactive panel discussion on "Beyond Expansion: Key Considerations for MSMEs Setting Up Business in Andhra Pradesh", featured:

• Dr. S. Panduranga Prasad, President, VASSIWA
• Mr. Praveen P, President, Laghu Udyog Bharti & Proprietor, Eastern Organics
• Mr. TN. Metical, GM, Lifeline Foods
• Mr. Samson Arthur, Executive Director, Land & Industrial, Cushman & Wakefield
• Mr. Prashant Saraf, Sr. Associate Director, Colliers

The discussion focused on infrastructure readiness, land and utility availability, access to finance, government incentives, workforce availability and market access, offering practical insights for businesses evaluating expansion opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.

As part of JSW Industrial Parks' commitment to sustainable development, dignitaries and guests participated in a sapling plantation drive within the park premises, reinforcing the importance of balancing industrial growth with environmental responsibility.

Through such initiatives, JSW Industrial Parks continues to foster collaboration, support MSME growth and build future-ready industrial ecosystems that enable businesses to scale and succeed.

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