In a significant initiative to strengthen engagement between grassroots entrepreneurs and industry associations, Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) MSME Forum organised ‘Gupshup with MSMEs’ at the manufacturing facility of Deepshikha Castings Pvt Ltd, located at Mouza – Nagalwadi, near Waddhamna, Nagpur on 12th October, 2026. The programme brought together industry representatives, MSME entrepreneurs and association office-bearers for an engaging afternoon of interaction, knowledge sharing and networking.
The session commenced with welcome remarks by Dilip Pawar, Managing Director, and Chandrashekhar Mankar, Director – Technical of Deepshikha Castings Pvt Ltd. They informed about Deepshikha Castings Pvt Ltd, Nagpur, established in 2010, manufactures high-quality Ductile Iron (SG Iron) and Cast Iron (CI) Castings, Pipes, Fittings, Manhole Covers and Earthing Pipes. We serve Municipal Corporations, EPC Contractors, infrastructure companies, OEMs and industrial customers across India. The company is now actively expanding its international presence and exploring export opportunities across global markets.
The gathering was subsequently addressed by CA Girish Deodhar, Chairman, VIA MSME Forum, CA Nitin Agrawal, Joint Secretary – VIA, Yogita Deshmukh, Chairperson – Lady Entrepreneurs’ Wing (VIALEW); Shikha Khare, Vice Chairperson – VIALEW; followed by participant introductions, a factory visit, a company presentation.
Industry Interaction : Turning Conversations into Opportunities
A key highlight of the VIA MSME Forum’s visit was the factory tour, which offered participants an opportunity to understand Deepshikha’s manufacturing operations and product capabilities. The subsequent presentation provided an overview of the company’s journey, business activities and future growth aspirations.
The interactive question-and-answer session encouraged an exchange of perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing MSMEs.
The event concluded with the presentation of a memento to Deepshikha Castings Pvt Ltd by CA Girish Deodhar, Chairman – VIA MSME Forum, followed by a vote of thanks by CA Nitin Agrawal, Joint Secretary – VIA. The programme also provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction and networking among participating industrialists and industry representatives, including Varun Rathi; Rohit Agrawal; Ramesh Dujari; Gulshan Shivhare; and Chetan Shah.
The successful hosting of ‘Gupshup with MSMEs’ at Deepshikha’s facility served as a meaningful example of how collaboration between manufacturers and industry associations can foster dialogue, encourage new ideas and create opportunities for the future.
