GCCI Hosts Roadshow for GATE 2025

Ahmedabad , Gujarat, Jan 22, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), with the valuable support of the Vadodara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), successfully organized the GATE 2025 Roadshow.
According to GCCI, Additional Secretary General Rahul Sheth today, This dynamic pre-event initiative highlighted the upcoming GCCI Annual Trade Expo (GATE 2025), set to take place from 10th to 12th April 2025 at Vigyan Bhavan, Science City, Ahmedabad with 300+ exhibition Booth and 15000 + B2B visitors.
The roadshow witnessed enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders from across sectors. It served as a vibrant platform to promote the objectives of GATE 2025 and its alignment with India’s Vision 2047, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and collaborative efforts to drive economic and social progress.
The roadshow featured insightful addresses by esteemed representatives from GCCI and VCCI, who emphasized the importance of GATE 2025 as a platform for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and promoting business growth. Speakers included Rajesh Gandhi (Sr. Vice President, GCCI), Apurva Shah (Vice President, GCCI), Gaurang Bhagat (Hon. Secretary, GCCI) and Tushar Parikh (Chairman of GATE). Representing VCCI were Ankur Patel, President, Himanshu Patel, Sr. Vice President, Nipam Desai, Vice President, and Jalendu Pathak, Hon. Secretary. Their collective insights highlighted the opportunities presented by the trade expo, including networking, showcasing innovations, and forging cross-industry partnerships. The event encouraged active participation from Vadodara’s business community as exhibitors, sponsors, and visitors to leverage GATE 2025 for growth and development.
During the event, Mr. Himanshu Patel, Chairman of the VCCI Directory 2025 and Sr. Vice President of VCCI, formally announced the launch of the VCCI Directory 2025, a comprehensive resource highlighting the growth of over 2400 MSMEs/SMEs and 27 associations including 16 industrial associations in Central Gujarat. This directory underscores VCCI’s long-standing commitment, dating back to 1969, to support industrial leaders, promoting trade, commerce, and advocating for the interests of MSMEs at all levels of government, while providing valuable resources for fostering partnerships and business growth. Available in both Hard Copy and Pen-drive formats, the directory is a launch in the Presence of GCCI Office Bearers and VCCI Office Bearers, aimed at strengthening Gujarat’s business ecosystem. Additionally, the event showcased the numerous advantages of GATE 2025, with a focus on key sectors including Renewable Energy & Green Tech, Digital Infrastructure, AI & IT, Organic Food & Food Tech, Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Alternatives, MSMEs, Startups, and Women Entrepreneurs. The event highlighted unparalleled networking opportunities, innovations, and industry collaborations, urging Vadodara’s business community to fully engage with the platform to drive future growth and development.
The GATE 2025 Roadshow served as a dynamic platform to raise awareness about the upcoming trade expo while fostering engagement among businesses in Vadodara. The event highlighted the numerous opportunities that GATE 2025 offers, including facilitating networking, showcasing innovative solutions and creating partnerships across diverse industries. Businesses were encouraged to actively participate as exhibitors, sponsors, and visitors to leverage the expo’s expansive platform for growth. The roadshow successfully underscored GCCI’s commitment to driving progress and fostering collaboration, emphasizing the transformative potential of GATE 2025 in aligning with India’s Vision 2047.