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Garje Marathi Global Launches UK Chapter with Excellence Summit in London
- •Garje Marathi Global launched its UK chapter with an Excellence Summit in London, drawing nearly 200 entrepreneurs and business leaders.
- •The event featured discussions on entrepreneurship, the India-UK corridor, finance, Data, Artificial Intelligence, and women leadership.
- •Anand Ganu, GMG Founder and President, noted that GMG now operates seven chapters globally across more than 22 locations.
- •Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande represented the High Commission of India in London during the summit deliberations.
- •The UK chapter is led by Rishi Ghotankar, supported by professionals aiming to foster networking and community engagement.
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Garje Marathi Global is a worldwide platform connecting Marathi professionals that launched its UK chapter with the Excellence Summit 2026 in London. The weekend event attracted nearly 200 entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and members of the diaspora to explore networking, mentorship, community engagement, and the thriving India-UK corridor.
The UK chapter of Garje Marathi Global is led by Rishi Ghotankar, who serves as the Director of the GMG UK Foundation. He is supported by a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers focused on building a sustained platform for collaboration and mentoring across the UK.
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