Peterhoff Becomes Hub of Enterprise and Investment Dialogue at HIM MSME Fest 2026
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Shimla, Jan 04: The historic Peterhoff witnessed an intense exchange of ideas, policy vision and investment confidence as Day Two of HIM MSME Fest 2026 unfolded as a high-impact platform shaping Himachal Pradesh’s future growth roadmap.
The day began with the Women Entrepreneurs Conference, graced by Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan, where women entrepreneurs from across the state shared journeys of resilience, innovation and enterprise. Discussions on access to finance, market linkages and networking highlighted the growing leadership role of women in Himachal’s economic transformation.
Parallelly, the Startup Investor Meet and Pitch Sessions provided young innovators an opportunity to present technology-driven and socially impactful business ideas before investors, reinforcing the state’s shift from job-seeking to job-creation.
The afternoon CEO Roundtable and one-to-one meetings, held in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, brought together industry leaders, policymakers and investors for focused discussions on MSME challenges, industrial policy and long-term investment strategies. The deliberations reflected a collective resolve to position Himachal Pradesh as a competitive and investor-friendly destination.
Further strengthening market linkages, the One District One Product (ODOP) Buyer–Seller Meet, organised with Invest India, connected local producers and artisans with national and international buyers, advancing the state’s “Local to Global” vision. The day concluded with networking interactions, underlining that Day Two of HIM MSME Fest 2026 marked a decisive step toward a stronger industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Himachal Pradesh.
