Last Updated on October 26, 2026 1:33 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
Syed Ali Mujtaba / Chennai
The Minara Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) successfully concluded its second summit-level meeting on October 25, 2026, at Mahabalipuram near Chennai, drawing more than 100 Muslim entrepreneurs from India and Southeast Asia.
Designed to unlock multi-million-dollar opportunities across key economic sectors, the summit featured over ten keynote speakers advising startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) on scaling operations, accessing global markets, and leveraging trade networks
In the day-long commencement event of the Minara, more than 100+ entrepreneurs from South India participated. Participants came from Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The event was marked by ten-plus guest speakers who educated the audience on how to develop businesses and how to make them grow through the Minara Chamber of Commerce networking platform.
The focus of this meeting was how to tap millions of opportunity that exists in the different business domain in India and abroad and how Minira can help them in connecting them for the growth of Indian Muslim entrepreneurs.
‘We are more than just a business chamber; we are a band of dynamic visionary people united by shared purpose, to create opportunities for Indian Muslim entrepreneurs,’ said Dr. Mohammad Jinna, the President of Minara Chamber of Commerce and Industries, addressing the gathering from Singapore, through online video conferencing.
‘The purpose of Minara is to build bridges that connect businesses to endless possibilities he said, and added our effort is to foster meaningful partnership and exchange transformative ideas,’ Dr. Jinna said, calling Muslim entrepreneurs from all over India to join this journey.
“Muslims in India are a divided community, and the only way to unite them is through money-making, and that’s one of the core ideas behind the establishment of the Minara Chamber of Commerce and Industries, he concluded.
The Minara Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization committed to empowering businesses of all sizes. It supports startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and large corporates in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in a competitive business landscape of India.
Minara’s mission is to empower businesses by providing the tools, resources, and advocacy needed to create a thriving, inclusive business ecosystem.
Minara’s vision is to be a global leader in fostering economic growth, innovation, and collaboration, shaping a sustainable, resilient future for businesses of Indian Muslim entrepreneurs.
The Minara Chamber of Commerce connects businesses to international markets, sends trade delegations, and forges global partnerships. The objective of this organization is to facilitate networking opportunities for businesses to grow and collaborate.
Minara promotes international trade and partnership. It drives economic growth through innovation and research. It represents and advocates for the interests of the business community with policymakers. The chamber provides access to resources and training for capacity building.
Minara’s services include business support, networking events, policy advocacy, training development programme, market research, international trade facilitation, etc.
Mr. Hanifa, Secretary of Minara Chamber of Commerce, appealed to the Muslim entrepreneurs of India to join Minara if they want to elevate their business to the next level. He said Minara can be contacted at +91 7871888824.