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Gandhinagar, April 19, 2026 – GCCI Annual Trade Expo The grand finale of GATE 2026 was held here on Saturday. The presence of veteran artist Rakesh Bedi of “Dhurandhar” fame on this occasion was inspiring. Shri Bedi shared his experiences about his career as an artist.

The second edition of the flagship annual trade expo ‘GATE 2026’ organized by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) concluded with enthusiasm at the Helipad Exhibition Center in Gandhinagar. This three-day event will highlight Gujarat’s industrial dynamism, entrepreneurial excellence and national resolve.vision 2047‘It has become a symbol of unwavering commitment towards others. With the participation of over 36,000 B2B visitors and over 500 exhibitors from diverse sectors, the expo has emerged as a vibrant platform for innovation, collaboration and high-value business engagements, re-establishing Gujarat’s leadership in India’s economic landscape.

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GCCI President Shri in the concluding session Sandeep Engineer While addressing, he presented a detailed review of the work of the expo. He acknowledged the invaluable contributions of all sponsors, partners, speakers and participants and reiterated GCCI’s unwavering commitment to ‘Vision 2047’. Emphasizing on the theme “Gujarat’s Vision – Global Ambitions”, he assured GCCI’s continuous efforts to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and global competitiveness.

Many impressive programs were organized on the last day of the expo. ‘Demo Day’ provided an opportunity to budding entrepreneurs to present their innovations to an expert audience. Moderated by Ms. Devaki Marks, Chief Creative Officer, Adintours, the ‘Pitch Marathon’ featured leading investors including Mr. Winston Texera (Investment Manager, Enrichment India Capital Inc.), Mr. Rahul Vaidya (Partner, Ecosystem Ventures), Mr. Anil Joshi (Founder and Managing Partner, Unicorn India Ventures), Mr. Vinod Shankar (Founding Partner, Java Capital) and Mr. Suresh Narasimha (Co-Creator, Co-Create Ventures). by this session Startups And meaningful dialogue and in-depth discussion among investors became possible.

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Apart from this, panel discussions on current topics were also organized in the expo. The session on “Building Conscious Beauty Brands in Modern India” moderated by Ms. Asha Vaghasia, Chairperson, GCCI BWC Committee, was attended by Ms. Shubhika Jain (Founder & CEO, RAS Luxury Skincare), Ms. Aashka Goradia (Co-Founder, Renee Cosmetics) and Ms. Tanisha Tathi (Founder, Protouch). The panel highlighted the rapid growth of the Indian beauty industry, changing consumer preferences and the potential for global expansion through digital platforms.

Another important session “Women in Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling” was moderated by Ms. Karishma Phatarfekar, Partner, Deloitte India, along with Ms. Smita Patil (National President, NAREDCO Mahi), Ms. Ketki Gore Mehta (Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas) and Ms. Monaz Nobel (CFO, Sandoz Pvt. Ltd.) who presented their views on the changing trends and challenges of women leadership in India. Were.

Inspirational presence of Dhurandhar Rakesh Bedi

The main attraction of the last day was the famous actor, writer and motivational speaker Shri Rakesh Bedi There was a special conversation (Fireside Chat), which was moderated by Shri Vinod Malviya, member of the Executive Committee of GCCI. With over four decades of experience, Shri Bedi presented inspiring thoughts on creativity, tenacity and professional excellence and was also present at the closing ceremony.

All exhibitors expressed high satisfaction with the planning, number of visitors and commercial quality of GATE 2026. The expo generated many business leads, strategic partnerships and networking opportunities. GCCI celebrates this success with Principal Sponsors Reliance Industries Limited and Astral Limited, Co-Sponsor Torrent Group, Platinum Sponsor Ganesh Housing Limited, Diamond Sponsor Arvind Smartpark, and Gold Sponsors Anantbagh, Signia Brandworks LLP, Solios Energy Pvt. Ltd., Symphony Limited and Vadilal Industries Limited along with all Silver and Heartfelt thanks were extended to the sector sponsors.

GATE 2026 concludes not just as an end to an exhibition, but as a catalyst for innovation and economic progress. GCCI is committed to maintain this momentum and make a meaningful contribution to Gujarat’s global ambitions and India’s journey towards Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi’s ‘Vision 2047’.