Hyderabad, October 8, 2026: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) held a conference on “Cost Optimisation & Future Energy Technologies for MSMEs” at the FTCCI Surana Auditorium in Hyderabad, focusing on strategies to reduce energy costs and enhance competitiveness for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The event brought together industry leaders, MSME entrepreneurs, policymakers, financial institutions and energy experts to discuss energy audits, renewable energy adoption, smart energy management, and green financing as ways to lower costs and improve efficiency.
Industry leaders highlight MSME challenges
FTCCI President K. K. Maheshwari said MSME competitiveness depends on efficient production, cost management, resource use and adaptability to changing business conditions. He noted that rising energy costs, sustainability expectations, new technologies and environmental responsibility present both challenges and opportunities for MSMEs. Maheshwari emphasised the role of industry associations like FTCCI in connecting policy, finance, technology and industry needs to support MSMEs in their energy transition.
Sushil Kumar Sancheti, Chair of FTCCI’s Energy Committee, pointed out that MSMEs contribute about 30% of India’s GDP and 48% of exports, and are major employment generators. He said there is significant potential to improve efficiency and productivity through energy-saving measures, but adoption rates remain low. Sancheti highlighted that with MSMEs often operating on slim profit margins of 5–10%, energy efficiency can directly boost profitability, though awareness, affordability and payback periods are key factors for adoption.
Sessions on audits, financing and technologies
The conference included sessions on “Energy Audit & Cost Reduction Strategies for MSMEs” by Vinod Kumar, Deputy Director, National Productivity Council (NPC), Government of India; “Financing Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Growth – SIDBI Support for MSMEs” by Sudha Bandaru¬palli, Assistant General Manager, SIDBI, Jeedimetla Branch Office; and “Future Energy Technologies, Renewable Energy & Smart Energy Management” by Tarun Dixit, Managing Director, Kehansri Technologies and Services Pvt. Ltd.
The RAMP – Greening of MSME Initiative session featured an Innovation Showcase by Srinivas Cherla, Director, Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), industry case studies and best practices by Vijay Mohan, CII-GBC, advanced water and wastewater management systems by Rahul PC, CII-GBC, and environmental regulations and compliance by Syed Ateeq, CII-GBC.
Green financing and government support discussed
SIDBI and RICH – Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad supported the conference, with Kehansri Solar as Associate Partner. The event also saw the participation of FTCCI Senior Vice President Srinivas Garimella and Vice President Vinod Kumar Agarwal.
The conference provided MSMEs with an overview of energy audits, cost optimisation, green financing, renewable energy technologies, smart energy management and government support, highlighting energy transition as a key opportunity for improving MSME competitiveness.
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