Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), women entrepreneurs, and sustainable trade infrastructure are becoming central to India's growth, as it aims for global manufacturing and export leadership. Akanksha Sharma, Vice President-Sustainability for Subcontinent, Central Asia, Levant & Egypt at DP World, shared with The Economic Times Digital how skills development, logistics infrastructure, export preparedness, and environmental responsibility are collectively shaping a more inclusive and competitive Indian trade environment. Edited excerpts.
Economic Times (ET): We all know how much small businesses contribute to India’s economy, and there is a strong push from both the government and the private sector to make India a manufacturing and export hub. In that context, what do you see as the key barriers preventing women entrepreneurs and MSMEs from integrating into global value chains?
