Aishwarya Rai and Sonu Nigam attend the 31st Women Entrepreneur’s Exhibition in Mumbai

Mumbai’s most awaited shopping extravaganza, the IMC Ladies Wing, Women Entrepreneur’s Exhibition, returns to the Dome @ NSCI on September 5^th and 6^th. Featuring 240 participants, the carefully-curated event includes displays of fine jewellery, fashion, lifestyle and gourmet foods, making it a delight for shoppers of all kinds.

“The vision of the IMC Ladies’ Wing is to empower women entrepreneurs and encourage them towards greater success in their endeavours. This exhibition presents the immense creativity of women entrepreneurs who do not have a retail presence and offers opportunities for them to be mentored by experts in different fields,” says Mohana Nair, reputed lawyer and President of the wing.

Adds Kaushika Hemdev, Chairperson, Exhibition Committee, “This exhibition is impeccably curated with great attention to the screening of participants and presentation. We are deeply grateful for the support of our advisory board Kokilaben Ambani, Urvi Piramal and Bina Modi and honoured to host our chief guest, Mrs Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and our eminent guests of honour, Mrs Smriti Irani, Hon. Minister of Textiles, Ronit Roy and Sonu Nigam.”

“The gourmet section, our most popular offering last year, has close to 25 participants this year, presenting delectable treats that include cakes and pastries, health foods and drinks and home catering for parties as well,” says Mrs Rekha Jhunjhunwala, co-chairperson of the exhibition committee.

“The IMC Ladies’ Wing has also included 15 NGOs in its list of participants, lending a helping hand to the much-needed areas of societal concern - women’s empowerment, education and children’s causes,” says Parul Patel, co-chairperson of the exhibition committee. Contributing to these foundations with a purchase is sure to make customers happy.

The IMC is honoured to host its guests of honour Mrs Smriti Irani, Hon. Minister of Textiles, and member of the Rajya Sabha, Poonam Mahajan, Rashmi Thackrey, Sonu Nigam, Ronit Roy, Sandeep Karnik, Kanika Kapoor, Pinky Reddy, Princess Diya Kumari, Juhi Chawla, Amrita Raichand who have wholeheartedly encouraged participants in this worthy endeavour.

Now in its 31^st year, the WE Exhibition by IMC Ladies’ Wing has grown from strength to strength to become a highly anticipated event on Mumbai’s social calendar.

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Smriti Irani says:

 “I am happy to be part of the 31st women entrepreneur's exhibition hosted by the IMC Ladies Wing. IMC has diligently worked to empower women towards building economic strength and enterprise over the years. I wish the participants and organisers the very best."

Mrs Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says:

“I am honoured and privileged to be invited as the Chief Guest here to represent the women of our times, the burgeoning entrepreneurs and future powerful and promising stalwarts”

“IMC Women’s wing has evolved as one of the most prestigious platform of recognition for Women Entrepreneurs.  The IMC Ladies’ Wing’s Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition over the years has created a niche for itself as it has served as a huge stepping stone for women attempting to set up and establish their businesses. It is indeed a very credible platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products and several participants who launched themselves at the exhibition are today acclaimed in national and international markets.”

“For more than thirty years, the Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition hosted by IMC Ladies’ Wing has positioned itself as a prime destination for fresh, new talented entrepreneurs who need a platform to launch them”.

“Economic empowerment of women is a national agenda, and by supporting this exhibition, I have the honour in supporting the economic empowerment of our women.”

Vanita Bhandari

Amrita Raichand, Mohana Nair, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Pinky Reddy, Sonu Nigam

Amrita Raichand

Juhi Chawla

Mohana Nair

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Pinky Reddy

Diya Kumari

Ronit Roy with his his wife

Shabana Azmi

Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani with the IMC Committee Members

Sonu Nigam

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