The pandemic has had a debilitating effect in Indian industry - especially MSMEs.
The good news is, the unprecedented global event has also showed industry how technology (think blockchain, think automation), reskilling (think optimization, think sustainability) and whole slew of new developments are poised to help MSMEs leverage our new reality.
YourStory’s MSME Summit 2022 will focus on several such new enablers in the space. With dedicated tracks for each, the 7-day event will have will feature multiple panel discussions, fireside chats, workshop, masterclass, keynote and roundtables.
India MSME Summit 2022: Welcome Address
MSMEs and E-commerce: Benefits, Challenges, Future
Ecommerce industry has boomed in India in recent years. It has also given a push to the Indian MSMEs. Small businesses even from the hinterland markets of the country have got visibility and are even able to sell in the global market. What are the benefits, challenges and what’s in store? Know all this and more!
Frontiers of Digital Learning: Bridging the Digital Skill Gaps for MSMEs and Entrepreneurs
There is a dire need for MSMEs to bridge the digital skill gap to stay relevant in the ever evolving business ecosystem. The session talks about the ways through which MSMEs can evolve digitally.
Investing in an agile, smarter workforce for excellence
We’re at a critical juncture in the evolution of work. We live in an age of smart machines where repetitive tasks, no matter how complex, are being automated. This Masterclass gives us an idea of what impacts our workforce as new jobs are being created, the demand for skills is changing, worker expectations are shifting, and the talent gap is widening.
Building a Lean and Green Manufacturing ecosystem for Indian MSMEs
Green manufacturing or sustainable methods of production is still at its nascent stages in India. Yet, its implementation is inevitable given the focus on climate change and environment.
Thriving sunrise and new-age sectors amidst the complexities of the Indian market
COVID-19 has brought on the forefront various opportunities that have immense potential and can play an important role in leading India’s growth trajectory. This session will be decoding how the new-age and sunrise sectors can thrive in the Indian market
Delayed Payments: Breaking the normalisation
The session throws light on the growing importance of prompt payments is captured well by the popular business adage, “revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash is king.” Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Positive cash flow allows MSMEs to invest in more production cycles, meet statutory payments on time, and even access credit. To manage cash flow mismatches, MSMEs borrow from financial institutions or local money lenders, a cost which ultimately prices up the of goods sold or services provided
Role of MSMEs in driving the next wave of growth for Bharat
Digital commerce has given Indian MSMEs visibility and empowered them with digital tools. How can digital commerce play a greater role in the development of the sector will be decoded in this session.
How Hospitality Industry is facing the challenges and uncertainties in the Post COVID world
Hospitality sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 induced restrictions. The deadly waves have put uncertainties in the sector and this session will uncover ways for the hospitality sector to emerge from the uncertainties in the post Covid-19 world.
Overcoming supply chain disruptions in small and medium enterprises in wake of international conflicts
The COVID-19 pandemic is gradually becoming a thing of the past but other global challenges like the on-going war call for countries and businesses to build supply chain systems and structures that are not just resilient but also future-proof.
Anil Foods Journey: Building South India's biggest FMCG empire from Tamil Nadu
Anil, is a leading FMCG company offering a wide range of food products was once started as a MSME in 1984 in Dindugal, a small town in TamilNadu by Mr.Nagarajan, a grocery store employee. The brand has grown from door to door sales to today with 20 manufacturing plants and strong presence in South-India valued at 250+crore company. Mr.Sukumaran Nagarajan, Managing Director of Anil Foods as well as second gen entrepreneur shares with us the secret of success of this 3 decade old brand.
Importance of creating markets for women led MSMEs
Women-led MSMEs have grown in the last few years in India and it needs more upliftment for the economy to grow. The session throws a light on the growing women entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
Role of digital commerce in empowering the MSMEs entrepreneurship
Digital commerce has given Indian MSMEs visibility and empowered them with digital tools. How can digital commerce play a greater role in the development of the sector will be decoded in this session.
The Ministry of MSME, governing bodies, key policymakers
Industry leaders and senior management from successful MSME sectors
MSME investors across industries
Established and upcoming MSMEs from across the country
To gain insights into the MSME sector, while engage in thought-provoking discussions and perspective-altering interactions
To know first-hand about innovations that are shaping (and will shape) the MSME sector
To understand the role of MSMEs on the path to economic recovery in a post-pandemic world
To connect and network with MSME experts, investors, industry professionals
Opening Keynote
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
India MSME Summit 2022: Welcome Address
Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO, YourStory Media
Panel discussion
10:05 AM - 10:40 AM
MSMEs and E-commerce: Benefits, Challenges, Future
Shri P. Narahari, Secretary, MSME & Industries Commissioner, Govt. of MP
Rakesh Chhabra, Vice President, FISME
Aditi Garg, Founder and CEO, Adwitiya Collection
Prateeksha Pandey, Editor - Audio and Video [Languages], YourStory Media (Host)
Panel discussion
10:40 AM - 11:15 AM
Frontiers of Digital Learning: Bridging the Digital Skill Gaps for MSMEs and Entrepreneurs
Ratish Pandey, Business Coach and Founder, Ethique Advisory
Dr Satya Ranjan Acharya, Director, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
Palak Agarwal, Copy Editor and Writer, YourStory Media (Host)
Masterclass
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Investing in an agile, smarter workforce for excellence
Sunette Carroll, Customer Success Leader, Udemy Business
Panel discussion
12:00 PM - 12:35 PM
Building a Lean and Green Manufacturing ecosystem for Indian MSMEs
Amritha Gaddam, Founder, Tribe Concepts
Dharmesh Shah, Chariman & MD, BDR Pharmaceuticals
Manasi Phadnis, Head of Video (Editorial), YourStory Media (Host)
Fireside Chat
12:35 PM - 01:00 PM
Opportunities for MSMEs in the Defence sector
Dr DP Goel, Co-Chair, MSME Committee, PHDCCI
Bhavya Kaushal, Correspondent, YourStory Media (Host)
Panel discussion
02:50 PM -03:30 PM
Delayed Payments: Breaking the normalisation
Mukesh Mohan Gupta, Board Member, National Board for MSME
Winny Patro, Co-founder & CEO, Recordent
Geetha Krishnan, Director & CEO, Fragrant Kitchen
Sanddhya Yadav, Director, Tulip Flori
Kinjal Sampat, Vice President, Research and MEL, GAME (Host)
Fireside Chat
3:30 PM- 4:00 PM
Role of digital commerce in empowering the MSMEs entrepreneurship
Archana Vohra, Director Global Business Group Scaled & SMB India, Meta
Rajiv Bhuva, Deputy Editor, YourStory Media (Host)
Fireside Chat
11:00 AM to 11:25 AM
Anil Foods Journey: Building South India's biggest FMCG empire from Tamil Nadu
Sugumar Nagarajan, Executive Director, Anil Foods
Induja Ragunathan, Deputy Editor, Yourstory Tamil, YourStory Media (Host)
Panel discussion
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Importance of creating markets for women led MSMEs
Sheetal Kapoor, Co-founder & Director, SHR Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
George J. Aikara, CEO, United Way MumbaiSpokeperson from DWEN
Palak Agarwal, Copy Editor and Writer, YourStory Media (Host)
Fireside Chat
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Cold Chain supply and how it is battling perishable goods/ fresh produce in India
Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO, Celcius
Induja Raghunathan, Deputy Editor, Yourstory Tamil, YourStory Media
Panel discussion
12:25 PM to 01:00 PM
Overcoming supply chain disruptions in small and medium enterprises in wake of international conflicts
Sandip Chhettri, CEO, Tradeindia.com
Nilesh Ghule, Co-founder & CEO, TruckBhejo
Bhavya Kaushal, Correspondent, YourStory Media (Host)
Panel discussion
02:00 PM - 02:35 PM
How Hospitality Industry is facing the challenges and uncertainties in the Post COVID world
Manan Bajoria, VP Growth, Product Marketing and Analytics, ixigo
Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO, The Hosteller
Ankush Kakkar, Owner, Treeoise Resort
Palak Agarwal, Copy Editor and Writer, YourStory Media (Host)
Panel discussion
02:35 - 03:10 PM
Thriving sunrise and new-age sectors amidst the complexities of the Indian market
Uday Narang, Chairman, Anglian Omega Group
Pallav Bihani, Founder, Boldfit
Sohil Wazir, COO, Blue Tribe Foods
Pranay Jain, Founder, BodyFirst
Bhavya Kaushal, Correspondent, YourStory Media (Host)
