Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd. concluded the East Zone edition of Tally MSME Honours 2026 in Siliguri, recognising40 outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across eastern India for driving innovation, employment and economic growth. The sixth edition of the flagship initiative honoured businesses across retail, manufacturing, services, technology and trading, with winners representing both metropolitan centres and emerging business hubs including Siliguri, Silchar, Daltonganj, Gopalganj, Dhanbad, Raniganj, Cuttack, Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi.
The event brought together industry leaders, with Subhranshu Sanyal, CEO of Financial Inclusion Trust, Pankaj Dhanuka, CEO of Fusion CX, and Vineet Khera of Axis Bank sharing insights on the evolving MSME ecosystem. Entrepreneurs also participated in a practical workshop on artificial intelligence led by TiE Pune’s Supratik Ghatak, focusing on technology adoption to improve productivity and business growth. Axis Bank partnered as the Banking Partner, while Salesforce supported the initiative as the Technology Partner.
Among the regional winners, Krishan Dalmia of Dalmia Tea Packaging Pvt. Ltd. from Siliguri received the Business Maestro award, recognising established enterprises that have demonstrated sustained business excellence. Tally said the 2026 edition received over 58 per cent of nominations from Tier II and Tier III cities, introduced AI-led shortlisting for the first time and enabled entrepreneurs to submit video entries in native languages. Across six editions, the initiative has attracted more than 85,000 nominations, recognised over 1,000 MSMEs across seven countries, and recorded over 20 per cent participation from women-led enterprises.
The decision to host the East Zone edition in Siliguri reflects the city’s growing stature as a commercial and logistics gateway to North Bengal, the Northeast and neighbouring countries. Backed by a strong tea industry, expanding trading network and improving connectivity, Siliguri has emerged as a preferred destination for MSME investments and entrepreneurship. Recognition of a local enterprise at the event further highlights the city’s rising contribution to regional manufacturing and business growth, reinforcing its position as one of eastern India’s fastest-growing Tier II business centres.
