by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, August 15, 2026: MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with a grand Flag Hoisting Ceremony, bringing together representatives from the government, diplomatic community, industry and other distinguished guests to commemorate the spirit of freedom, unity and national pride.
Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Hon’ble Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Government of Maharashtra said, “Independence Day is a moment of immense pride for every Indian and reminds us of our collective responsibility towards the prosperity and well-being of our nation. India today stands as the world’s fourth-largest economy and is steadily moving towards becoming the third-largest, with the larger vision of emerging as a fully developed nation by 2047. This remarkable journey has also been strengthened by the cooperation, friendship and goodwill India shares with nations across the world.”
“India believes in the timeless principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family. As India progresses, it seeks not only its own prosperity but also the peace, progress and well-being of the entire world. On this historic occasion, let us move forward together with confidence and commitment towards building a stronger, developed and globally respected India,” added Shri. Narwekar.
Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries said, “India is progressing rapidly across sectors, from agriculture to aviation, manufacturing to technology, and infrastructure to innovation. With a growth rate of around 7%, India continues to be among the fastest-growing major economies, and nations across the world are increasingly looking towards India as a trusted partner and a major engine of global growth. Powered by the aspirations and enterprise of 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. The MSME sector and Indian industry must now look ahead, rise to emerging opportunities and strengthen their competitiveness in global markets. As we celebrate this historic occasion, we must collectively work towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
The celebration was attended by diplomats and consular representatives from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil, Japan, China and other countries, reflecting India’s strong bonds of friendship and international cooperation.
With the flag unfurled and patriotic fervour in the air, the event reaffirmed the commitment of MVIRDC WTC Mumbai to the nation’s spirit of unity and pride.
