It was a real honor to meet Shri R.K. Rai from India’s Ministry of MSMEs – he’s like a walking book of knowledge who truly cares about helping small businesses grow. We had a great chat about new plans in the ministry and ways ASPIRE can work together to build a strong, self-reliant India. My friend Shri Mukesh Pandey from RupyaaPaisa.com and I invited him to be the Chief Guest at our MSME Insights Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. We look forward to his guidance to empower small businesses everywhere.