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With applications for the next edition already pouring in, the Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition continues to thrive not just as an event but as a movement.
(Left to Right) Rajyalakshmi Rao (President),Bollywood Actress Manushi Chhillar, Kalpana Shah (Chairperson), Juveca Panda Chheda (Co Chairperson)
The 38th edition of Mumbai’s highly anticipated annual showcase, IMC Ladies Wing’s Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition, dazzled the city with its blend of creativity, commerce, and purpose. Organized by the Ladies’ Wing of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event reaffirmed its status as the premier platform for discovering India’s finest women-led brands.
Coinciding with the festive season, this vibrant platform brought together 286 remarkable women entrepreneurs from 31 cities, many of whom had no previous retail presence. They unveiled inspired creations spanning gourmet food, high fashion, lifestyle design, artisanal craft, and sustainable innovation. Paying tribute to India’s rich heritage, the exhibition showcased master artisans and traditional weavers from remote areas, alongside handcrafted products from NGOs in Siliguri, Ganeshpuri (Palghar), Sujangarh, and Shekhawati, each preserving age-old techniques with pride and integrity.
The inaugural function on August 10, was attended by Bollywood actor Manushi Chhillar, who joined Rajyalakshmi Rao, President of IMC Ladies’ Wing; Kalpana Shah, Chairperson of the Exhibition Committee; Juveca Panda Chheda, Co-Chairperson; and distinguished Exhibition committee members, along with special guests Zarine Khan and Madhoo Shah.
Speaking at the event, Manushi Chhillar remarked, “This is not just an exhibition — it’s a celebration of women who dare to dream and work relentlessly to make those dreams come true. What I love most about women entrepreneurs is that they build with empathy, purpose, and heart, setting an example for young girls like me to believe in the possibilities of their dreams.”
Rajyalakshmi Rao shared, “My presidential theme this year, Evolve to Excel, beautifully captures the spirit of the event — it’s a call to action for every woman to embrace change, take on challenges, and move forward with confidence and courage.”
Kalpana Shah introduced this year’s theme — Raja Ravi Varma — celebrating the legendary artist’s depiction of women as graceful and empowered. The ceremony began with the national anthem and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a heartfelt letter from Kokilaben Ambani, read by Juveca Panda Chheda, extending her warm wishes to all participants.
Talking about the event, Chheda also said, “We have planned a lot of special things and one of the them we’re all very passionate about is that this year we’ve taken sustainability very seriously. So, everything that you’ll see in terms of the decor, we have used sustainable alternatives, which are plastic free. We are powering the whole event with green energy. We’re also composting all the wet waste from the event, so less of that ends up in the landfill and all the plastic bottles that are used and disposed here will also be recycled. We’re trying to be as green as possible and reduce our carbon footprint this year. We want everyone to shop, but also be conscious at the same time about the planet.”
Throughout the day, the exhibition was graced by prominent personalities including Rashmi Thackeray, Sunita Kapoor, Poonam Sinha, Poonam Dhillon, and many more, adding to the event’s glitter and significance.
With applications for the next edition already pouring in, the Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition continues to thrive not just as an event but as a movement — propelling women-led innovation and enterprise across India.
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