Igniting Growth
Thank you for making MSME Sparks 2025 a Grand Success
From the quiet corners of small towns to the buzzing energy of urban hubs, MSMEs fuel 30% of India’s GDP and 40% of exports. But there are several challenges — funding gaps, tech barriers, and regulatory roadblocks. Yet, with resilience and ingenuity, they rise, shaping India’s growth story.
MSME Sparks 2025 by YourStory’s SMBStory celebrates these growth drivers. From June 23–26, 2025, this week-long event will feature inspiring stories, expert insights, and interactive sessions, culminating in a grand finale on June 27, showcasing India’s MSME prowess and its role in shaping the nation’s future.
Agenda
MSME Week
Four days. Countless conversations.
The week-long celebration will highlight and bring together visionaries, decision-makers, and innovators shaping the future of India’s MSMEs.
Grand Finale
One stage. Infinite inspiration.
Join us in Bengaluru for an electrifying half-day celebration of MSME excellence. From thought-provoking fireside chats to actionable panel discussions and inspiring keynotes, the Grand Finale is where ambition finds its stage.
Day 1: Financial inclusion and growth
11:50 AM
Welcome Address
Shubhangi Mishra, Content Strategist, YourStory Media
12:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Unlocking capital: The story of financial inclusion for MSMEs
India is the fastest-growing fintech market in the world, and MSMEs aren’t untouched by these rapid innovations. While unlocking credit access has been democratised, challenges remain. Learn the challenges and opportunities in bridging the MSME credit gap from Shachindra Nath, Founder & Managing Director of U GRO Capital.
Shachindra Nath, Founder & Managing Director, UGRO Capital
MOD: Shivani Muthanna, Director - Strategic Partnerships & Content, YourStory
12:35 PM
Fireside Chat
Money matters: Bridging capital needs for MSMEs
Unlocking financial growth is crucial for the long-term success of MSMEs. How can companies explore innovative funding solutions, strategies for improving credit access, and what is the role of technology in transforming MSME financing?
Satyam Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, LoanTap
MOD: Rishabh Mansur, Head – Special Projects and Community, YourStory
Day 2: Sustainability and global expansion
11:50 PM
Welcome Address
Shubhangi Mishra, Content Strategist, YourStory Media
12:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Small businesses, big transformations: MSMEs leading green revolution
Sustainability is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Explore how MSMEs are becoming catalysts for green innovation, balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility with practical strategies, leveraging clean tech, and driving impactful change.
Nidhi Pant, Co-founder, S4S Technologies
MOD: Ipsita Basu, Director Creative Content, YourStory
12:35 PM
Fireside Chat
Global pathways: How MSMEs can conquer international markets
In this increasingly interconnected world, MSMEs have unparalleled opportunities to expand beyond borders. Vinod Kumar, President of India SME Forum, explores strategies for global expansion, understanding export dynamics, and overcoming challenges for MSMEs to establish a strong international presence.
Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum
MOD: Rishabh Mansur, Head – Special Projects and Community, YourStory
Day 3: Digital transformation
11:50 AM
Welcome Address
Shubhangi Mishra, Content Strategist, YourStory Media
12:00 PM
Fireside Chat
The AI-first mindset: Reimagining MSME productivity in the age of intelligent devices
Vivekanandh N R, Technical Staff, Software Engineering - DMTS, Dell Technologies
MOD: Shivani Muthanna, Director - Strategic Partnerships & Content, YourStory
12:25 PM
WORKSHOP
Cyber threats don’t knock: Is your business ready to respond?
Shelesh Chopra, Senior Director, Software Engineering, Dell Technologies
Sonali Dwivedis, Consultant Product Manager, Dell Technologies
01:10 PM
WORKSHOP
Tame the cloud: How to modernize your tech stack without losing control
Vivek Shastry, Presales leader|Global Alliances, Dell Technologies
Day 4: Policies and the road ahead
12:35 PM
Fireside Chat
MSMEs 2030: Shaping India’s economic future
There are opportunities galore for India’s MSME sector, focusing on emerging trends like digitisation, sustainability, financial inclusion, and innovation. Explore how MSMEs can further shape India’s journey toward inclusive and transformative development.
Raghunandan Saraf, Founder & CEO, INSARAF (Saraf Furniture)
MOD: Ipsita Basu, Director Creative Content, YourStory
1:10 PM
Fireside Chat
Grassroots to growth: Need for policy advocacy for MSMEs
Learn the kind of roadblocks MSMEs face when it comes to regulations and compliance and how effective policy making can shape a robust ecosystem for their growth nationally and beyond.
Raghunathan K E, National Chairman, Association of Indian Entrepreneurs
MOD: Shubhangi Mishra, Content Strategist, YourStory Media
Day 5: Grand Finale
3:00 PM
Registration & Networking
3:40 PM
Fireside Chat
Smart moves, bold bets: Rethinking what it takes to build a scalable SMB
William Hasko, Director, Small & Medium Business Marketing, APJ, Dell Technologies
Sangeeta Bavi, COO, YourStory
4:15 PM
Lightning Talk
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Banks in empowering MSMEs in a Digital Era
Sushant Shetty, Executive Director, DBS Bank
4:45 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT
Payments that scale with you: Building MSMEs of tomorrow
Ankit Gaur, Head, Payment Gateway and Online Merchants, PhonePe
Rishabh Mansur, Head, Special Projects and Community, YourStory
5:20 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT
Offline to online: Simplifying the digital journeys for India’s MSMEs
Nupur Goenka, Executive Director, Tally Solutions
Sangeeta Bavi, COO, YourStory
5:50 PM
High-Tea & Networking
Speakers
Shachindra Nath
Founder & MD, UGRO Capital
Vinod Kumar
Honorary President, India SME Forum
Raghunathan K E
National Chairman, Association of Indian Entrepreneurs
William Hasko
Director, Small & Medium Business Marketing, APJ, Dell Technologies
Ankit Gaur
Head of Payment Gateway and Online Merchants, PhonePe
Nupur Goenka
Executive Director, Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Raghunandan Sarraf
Founder & CEO, INSARAF (Saraf Furniture)
Vivekanandh N R
Technical Staff, Software Engineering - DMTS, Dell Technologies
Shelesh Chopra
Senior Director, Software Engineering, Dell Technologies
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Vivek Shastry
Presales leader | Global Alliances, Dell Technologies
Sonali Dwivedi
Visionary Product Manager & Technology Innovator, Dell Technologies
Sushant Shetty
Executive Director, DBS Bank India
Satyam Kumar
Co-founder & CEO, LoanTap
Nidhi Pant
Co-founder, S4S Technologies
Why MSME Sparks?
A platform for MSMEs to connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and technology enablers.
Highlight businesses building cutting-edge solutions to accelerate the MSME sector.
Learn ways to tackle hurdles such as capital, tech adoption, and regulatory roadblocks with a collective focus and solutions.
Showcase stories of innovation and sustainability emerging from small businesses across India.
Equipping businesses for tomorrow with digital transformation, financial inclusion, and pathways to global markets.
Who should be attending?
The week-long celebration will highlight and bring together visionaries, decision-makers, and innovators shaping the future of India’s MSMEs.
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