Milind Hardikar, Chair, ASSOCHAM Maharashtra State Council, along with Dr. Vijaykumar Habbu, Chair, ASSOCHAM Chemicals & Allied Sector Council, and Anand Chatorikar, Co-Chair, ASSOCHAM Chemicals & Allied Sector Council, had a productive meeting with Deependra Kushwah, CEO,  Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

The discussion focused on positioning Maharashtra as India's leading chemical hub by catalysing investments, strengthening world-class infrastructure, and driving innovation-led growth. The interaction also reinforced the importance of stronger government–industry collaboration to enhance the state's global competitiveness and build a sustainable, future-ready chemical ecosystem.

The ASSOCHAM delegation also extended a cordial invitation to grace MahaChem 2026 – 3i: Catalysing Investments, Innovation & Infrastructure as the Special Guest. The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, 9th September 2026 in Mumbai, bringing  together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to shape the future of India's chemical sector.