Hyderabad, June 28, 2025 – The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), a 108-year-old apex industry body, kicked off the 2nd Edition of IITEX 2025 – Industrial Innovation & Technology Expo today at Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. The three-day expo runs from June 27 to 29 and showcases innovations that are shaping the future of Indian industry.
Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, inaugurated the expo as the Chief Guest and emphasised the state’s commitment to fostering innovation-driven industrial growth. After inaugurating the expo, he visited several stalls, interacted with exhibitors, and expressed satisfaction at the strong footfall on Day 1.
“From Banking and Insurance to Cybersecurity and Automation, it’s encouraging to see the entire ecosystem represented under one roof. With over 110 exhibitors, IITEX 2025 offers a comprehensive view of industrial innovation,” said Mr. Ranjan.
“Modern industry is increasingly driven by startups. Telangana’s MSME Policy, launched last year must now be implemented effectively. I urge FTCCI to take a lead role in converting this policy into action—MSMEs are your strength, and you must translate the policy into actionable initiatives,” he added.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Singhal, President of FTCCI, remarked, “the goal of IITEX is to empower industries—especially MSMEs—with the latest technologies, in line with the Government of India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It is a fitting tribute that the expo kicks off on the World MSME Day, celebrating the vital role MSMEs play in sustainable growth and innovation.”
Key Highlights of IITEX 2025 are it has 110+ Stalls featuring cutting-edge technologies in mobility, renewable energy, food processing, packaging, smart tech, cold storage, machine tools, and industrial automation. 15,000+ visitors expected over three days. The entry is free for all visitors from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The expo enjoys the support from MSME Ministry (Govt. of India under PMS Scheme), Govt. of Telangana, NITI Aayog’s Invest India, NASSCOM, T-Hub, T-Works, NSIC, TGREDCO, AIC, and RICH. It has dedicated pavilions by NASSCOM and T-Hub featuring over 20 curated startups each.
R. Ravi Kumar, Senior Vice President of FTCCI, said this year’s edition is larger, more diverse, and impactful. It offers a panoramic view of the evolving Indian industrial landscape.”
Mr. Vimlesh Gupta, Convenor of the Expo, added, “IITEX 2025 is more than an exhibition—it’s a platform for transformation, connecting India’s industrial backbone with the future-forward innovations from startups and tech leaders.”
Bhavani Suresh, MD of Truzon Solar, urged the government to lead by example in promoting sustainability. All government buildings in Telangana must install solar panels. This aligns with the PM Surya Ghar (PMSG) and PM-KUSUM schemes that mandate and encourage solarisation. Telangana has nearly 30,000 schools—solarising them can make a significant impact. Let’s mandate that at least 20% of the components in all new commercial buildings be solar.”
He added that Telangana must catch up with other states offering state-level solar subsidies to fully realize its solar potential.
Margadarsi Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd., a key partner of the event, was represented by its CEO, Mr. Satya Narayana Pathuri.
“Margadarsi currently operates in four states—Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. We plan to expand across India, entering Maharashtra, Odisha, and more in the next year. Our goal is to grow from 124 to 250 branches by 2030 and scale our ₹12,500 crore business to ₹30,000 crore in the next five years. We have served over 60 lakh subscribers, and all operations from registration to action will soon be digitised.”
While IITEX is currently a bi-annual event, FTCCI aims to make it an annual flagship industrial expo in the coming years.