Mumbai,
(Maharashtra) [India], August 6 : For six decades, the IMC Ladies' Wing has been
at the forefront of empowering women, nurturing entrepreneurship, and creating
platforms that enable women to transform their aspirations into successful
enterprises.
As
the IMC Ladies' Wing celebrates its Diamond Jubilee year, it proudly presents
the 39th edition of the IMC Ladies' Wing Women Entrepreneurs' Exhibition
2026, to be held on 25th and 26th August 2026 at the Jio World
Convention Centre, Mumbai.
In
the picture seated left to right Nisha Mehta – Member, Juveca Panda Chheda
(Co-Chairperson), Radhika Kaji (Vice President), Anita Chouhan (President),
Pallavi Sahney Sharma (Chairperson), Jyoti Doshi (Past President), Rekha
Jhunjhunwala (Member). Standing left to right, Mithila Akre (Joint Director),
Preeti Rajadhyaksha (Member), Ayushi Gupta Mehra (Member), Alka Samant
(Member), Tarana Masand (Member), Poonam Bhambhani (Member), Chandni Kumar
Mehra (Member), Zarine Sanjana (Deputy Director).
Over
the last 39 years, the Women Entrepreneurs' Exhibition has grown into one of
India's most prestigious and sought-after platforms for women-led businesses.
More than an exhibition, it is a vibrant ecosystem where ideas take shape,
collaborations are forged, and women entrepreneurs are empowered to flourish.
This
year's theme for the exhibition, "Bees and the Hive,"
beautifully captures the spirit of the IMC Ladies' Wing's journey.
One
bee begins the journey. Together, they build a hive where extraordinary things
happen.
A
single bee may start the journey, but it is the collective strength of the hive
that creates something remarkable. Every bee contributes its unique abilities
to build a thriving and resilient community. In much the same way, every woman
entrepreneur brings her own vision, creativity, and determination to a larger
ecosystem of enterprise.
The
hive symbolizes the very essence of the IMC Ladies' Wing—a community where
women come together to support, mentor, collaborate, and inspire one another.
It is a celebration of the belief that success is never achieved alone; it is
built through partnerships, shared experiences, and the extraordinary power of
women uplifting women.
This
philosophy resonates deeply with the Presidential theme for the year, "Multiplying
Impact." Women have always been natural multipliers of knowledge,
connections, and influence. When women come together, conversations rarely
remain transactional; they become meaningful exchanges of lived experiences,
perspectives, challenges, and solutions. A single story shared by one woman can
spark confidence, ignite new ideas, or transform the journey of another,
creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the individual.
"Multiplying
Impact" celebrates this unique ability of women to
amplify value through meaningful connections. It recognizes women as catalysts
for transformation—within families, businesses, communities, and society. It
reframes women's influence as exponential rather than incremental,
acknowledging that every empowered woman has the potential to empower many
others and create lasting change across generations.
“Together,
‘Bees and the Hive’ and ‘Multiplying Impact’ represent the spirit of the
IMC Ladies’ Wing. Just as every bee strengthens the hive, every woman
entrepreneur strengthens our ecosystem through collaboration, mentorship,
innovation, and shared success. When women come together, they do not merely
build businesses—they multiply opportunities, knowledge, confidence, and
ultimately, multiply impact.”
This
year's Exhibition promises to be our most vibrant edition yet, bringing
together over 300 women entrepreneurs from across India, showcasing a
carefully curated blend of fashion, lifestyle, artisanal crafts, home décor,
gourmet delights, wellness products, and innovative brands that celebrate both
heritage and contemporary design.”
–
Ms. Anita Chouhan, President, IMC Ladies’ Wing
“Further
strengthening our commitment to nurturing talent and innovation, the IMC
Ladies' Wing is proud to collaborate with the Fashion Design Council of
India (FDCI) to facilitate participation from eligible women members and
students, creating opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and designers to
showcase their creativity while connecting with the industry.
The
Exhibition has always been about creating impact beyond business. In keeping
with this philosophy, the IMC Ladies' Wing continues to support NGOs and social
enterprises by providing complimentary stalls, giving them a valuable platform
to showcase their products, initiatives, and causes. This initiative reflects
our belief that entrepreneurship must be inclusive and that empowering
communities goes hand in hand with building successful enterprises.”
–
Ms. Pallavi Sahney Sharma, Chairperson, WE Exhibition 2026 Committee
“Entrepreneurship
has the power to shape not just economies, but the future we leave behind. At
the heart of this year's Exhibition is a commitment to sustainability,
conscious innovation, and responsible business. From vegan and eco-conscious
brands to eco-printed textiles and environmentally responsible products, we are
celebrating entrepreneurs who are proving that purpose and profitability can go
hand in hand. The Exhibition itself reflects these values through the use of
green energy, responsible waste management, recycling initiatives, and efforts
to offset our carbon footprint. We hope every visitor leaves inspired by the
belief that meaningful change begins with the choices we make every day.”
–
Ms. Juveca Panda Chheda, Co-Chairperson, WE Exhibition 2026 Committee
As
the IMC Ladies' Wing celebrates 60 years of empowering women and 39
years of building an entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Women Entrepreneurs'
Exhibition stands as a testament to the transformative power of community. It
is a tribute to every woman who dared to begin, to every entrepreneur who
persevered, and to every dream that found wings through the support of the
hive.
Because
when women come together with purpose and passion, they do more than build
businesses. They build communities, create opportunities, and shape a future
where extraordinary things happen.