Noted industrialist Gokul Jaykrishna has taken over as the new Chairman of FICCI Gujarat, with a strong focus on making the council a more action-oriented platform for industry, especially to support the growth and competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Jaykrishna, 57, is the CEO and Joint Managing Director of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited, a leading player in the chemicals and pigments sector. Under his leadership, FICCI Gujarat will prioritise productivity enhancement through artificial intelligence, while working closely with the government to deliver measurable outcomes for businesses across sectors.

“The council will work towards building on Gujarat’s manufacturing strengths and positioning the state as a global manufacturing hub, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative and the broader national economic agenda,” Jaykrishna said. “By leveraging AI and technology-led solutions, we can significantly improve productivity, competitiveness, and ease of doing business.”

During his tenure, FICCI Gujarat will also place strong emphasis on sustainability, encouraging both MSMEs and large corporates to adopt productivity-enhancing and technology-driven solutions. The council plans to host a series of sector-specific manufacturing events over the year to promote knowledge sharing, attract investments, and showcase opportunities across key industries.

Jaykrishna highlighted that focused industry–government engagement will be central to the council’s approach. “We will facilitate structured, closed-door roundtables to enable constructive dialogue, address policy challenges, and strengthen collaboration between industry and government,” he added.

Jaykrishna holds a degree in Business and Economics from Lehigh University and also serves on the boards of Asahi Tennants Colors, Atlas Life Sciences, The Anup Engineering, and Arvind Limited.