The Chennai Economic Summit 2025, hosted by the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), will take place on Friday, January 10, at 9:30 a.m. at the Taj Connemara, Chennai. This inaugural event marks a significant milestone in SICCI’s 114-year history of promoting trade and industry in India.

The summit aims to bring together business leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss India’s path to becoming a global leader. A key highlight will be the launch of a report titled “Moving India Towards a Developed Nation”, which will be unveiled by Joe Bidier, Mayor of Saint Andre, Réunion Island, France. Subhasri Sriram, Managing Director of the Sriram Group, will deliver the keynote address on India’s growth roadmap.

Prominent speakers will include Lena Kannappan of the American Tamil Entrepreneurs Association (ATEA), Gopalakrishnan Balasubramanian of XeedQ, Nihar Vartak of Asteria Aerospace, Vivien Massot of TAC Economics, and Henry Joshua of Analog Devices. They will share insights on technology, entrepreneurship, global trade, and sustainability.

The summit will focus on three themes. a. MSME Growth: Strengthening small businesses with emerging technologies like DeepTech. b. Global Value Chains: Exploring India’s role in the global economy and c. Energy Security & Green Mobility: Transitioning to renewable energy for sustainable growth.

SICCI Senior Vice President V. N. Shiva Shankar stated the summit’s importance, calling it a platform to showcase global best practices and innovative ideas.

Global economic discussions in India have traditionally been concentrated in New Delhi, but the Chennai Economic Summit 2025 marks a shift, highlighting Chennai’s emergence as an economic hub.

Supported by international organisations like ATEA, Gopio International, GIBA (German Indian Business Alliance), and media partner businessline, the summit promises actionable strategies to boost India’s economy and global standing.