Mission

1. To Catalyse Businesses by undertaking capacity building, bring about performance improvement of companies. Ultimately Catalyse the companies within Maharashtra specially SMEs to become Future ready.
2. To work very closely with the Governments at Centre as well as with Maharashtra Government as IMC is based in Mumbai and focus on doing everything possible, to enhance "Competitiveness of Maharashtra State".
3. To accelerate the pace of Inclusive Growth for Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

Future Ready businesses leverage data, artificial intelligence, automation, cloud technologies, and seamless connectivity to enhance efficiency, create new value streams, and deliver superior customer experiences. Beyond individual organizational success, these enterprises contribute to a broader ecosystem where industries, governments, startups, and communities collaborate to accelerate sustainable and inclusive development. The theme underscores the importance of building connected futures—where technology bridges gaps, enables informed decision-making, strengthens resilience, and fosters innovation across sectors. IMC will encourage companies to embrace digital transformation and ecosystem partnerships to drive productivity, global competitiveness, and socio-economic progress.

Ultimately, "Catalysing Future Ready Businesses for Viksit Bharat" envisions a future where intelligent, connected, and purpose-driven enterprises become powerful enablers of India's journey towards becoming a Developed, prosperous, sustainable, and globally influential nation.

I feel honoured to have been elected President of an institution which has been standing tall for 118 years. This is over a Century old LEGACY, I am mindful of the fact that I am a "TRANSIENT CARETAKER" and thus, will strive to live up to this LEGACY and do my best to work with absolute intellectual honesty, towards "Higher Purpose and Higher Impact of IMC".

Prof. Mahendra Kumar Chouhan

President, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry