World SME Day 2023 Honours MSMEs and Discusses Growth and Development Topics
Distinguished speakers, a panel discussion, and a presentation all focused on the importance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the Indian economy.
![World SME Day 2023 Honours MSMEs and Discusses Growth and Development Topics](https://theblunttimes.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1-32.jpg)
Advertisement
New Delhi : New Delhi’s Mirza Ghalib, SCOPE Convention Complex on Lodhi Road hosted World SME Day 2023, with the topic “Survival, Expansion, and Internationalisation of Indian MSMEs enroute AMRITKAAL 2047,” where attendees shared insights and ideas with one another. Distinguished speakers, a panel discussion, and a presentation all focused on the importance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the Indian economy.
A ceremonial Lamp Lighting represented the spirit of empowerment and progress at the start of the Inaugural Session. In his Welcome Address, Dr. Sanjiv Layek, Executive Secretary of the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), highlighted the role of MSMEs as a key factor in global economic growth.
Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, CEO of the IIT Kanpur Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), delivered the Keynote Address. Dr. Agarwal discussed the difficulties and benefits of going global for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
As the event’s Chief Guest, H.E. Yawo Edem AKPEMADO, Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Togolese Republic in New Delhi, spoke on the importance of international cooperation in fostering the development of MSMEs. Both Shri Ajit B. Chavan, ACEO of GeM, and Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, CGM of SIDBI, were recognised for their leadership in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) industry as Guests of Honour.
The first panel, entitled “Digital First MSME – skilling, branding, and marketing,” was chaired by Mr. Sanjay Singh, Business Development Lead of Amazon Web Services India Private Limited. Mr. Arjun Nitoor, CEO of Buzzplosion.com, and Mr. Siddhi Prada Bhattacharyya, CMO of Aayom Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Shubham Sharma, Founder of Heylin Spark, Mr. Shrey Tyagi, Founder of Skillarena, Mr. Zeeshaan Pathan, Group MD & CEO of World Development Corporation, and Mr.
Mr. Rony Banerjee, Advisor at E&Y, led Panel Discussion 2 on the topic of “How well are the micro-enterprises hitching to the Atamnirbhar Bharat policies and strategies.” Shri Ajit B. Chavan, ACEO of GeM; Ms. Drishti Makhijani, Founder of Qadira Hygiene; Mr. Kundan Kumar, Anti-CEO and Founder of dramantram.com; Mr. Taran Deep Phull, Founder of Happy Hotelier Club; and Mr. Shailesh Kumar Gupta, from 3SR Consultancy LLP, discussed how micro-enterprises can align with Atamnir.
Mr. Pradyumn Mane, Founder of Physics Mindboggler, led Panel Discussion 3 on the topic of “The evolving lending environment for MSME Financing in India – Fintech and Digital products.” The panellists, which included the Chief General Manager of SIDBI, CA Deepakraj Murarilal Lala of Deepak Lala & Company, and the Co-Founder of Escrowpay, Mr. Subhrangshu Kumar Neogi, elucidated the changing landscape of MSME financing in the context of fintech and digital products.
Panel Discussion 4, themed “MSME – An Employment generator with socially responsible workplaces,” was moderated by Ms. Anshu Aanand, Founder of Anshu Anand & Advisors. The esteemed speakers, including Mr. Prerrit Mansingh, Director of Aayom Corporate Solutions; Dr. Jaimin Vasa from Vasa Pharmachem Pvt; Mr. Harinder Mohan Singh from Effulgent Br Resources LLP; and Mr. Atul Puri, Founder of eGrowth, emphasized the role of MSMEs in generating employment opportunities and fostering socially responsible workplaces.
The event also featured a presentation on “Digital Support to MSMEs” by Dell, highlighting the transformative power of digital tools and solutions for MSME growth and development.
Furthermore, more than 40 MSMEs were recognized and awarded for their remarkable contributions to the country’s economy.
World SME Day 2023 continues to be a catalyst for the empowerment and growth of Indian MSMEs, providing them with a platform to exchange ideas, collaborate, and navigate the challenges of the dynamic business landscape.
The list of Awardees:
World Development Corporation – Leading Company in Corporate Governance
Buzzplosion.com – South Indian Celebrity Influencer Platform
HSW Embroidery Machine – Emerging Brand of India
Springboards Academy – Leading Coaching Institute for Civil Services in India
Solo – Leading Office Stationery Brand in India
EventTitans – Leading IT Software Product Company
InTouch Digital Institute Pvt. Ltd. – Leading Offline Institute in Mumbai for Digital Marketing
Pooja Chopra, Director of Felix Impex Pvt. Ltd. – Women Entrepreneur of the Year in Footwear Industry
Innomatics Research Labs – Leading Edtech Company
Sree Balaji – Most Admired Lifestyle Housing Brand of India
Bikash Agarwal, Managing Director of Shivohum Group – Inspiring Entrepreneur of the Year
NuWe – Best Startup of the Year in Mother and Child Nutrition
Sarvesh Agrahari, Director of Cofinex Technologies Pvt. Ltd.- Emerging Leader in Blockchain Industry
Break.The.Ice – Best Social Impact Venture (Youth)
Tuskmelon – Best Digital Marketing Startup of the Year
SRAF Proteins Pvt. Ltd. – Best Poultry Company of the Year
Avinash Kumar Jha, Managing Director of Royal India Vacation Pvt. Ltd. -Travel Expert of the Year
Deepakraj Murarilal Lala, Founder of Deepak Lala and Company – For Outstanding Contribution and Achievement as a Chartered Accountant for MSMEs
Jewelove – Best Platinum Jewellery Brand of the Year
Gajanand Pauva House (Gujarat University Wala) – Fastest Growing Fast Food Chain of India -2023
Ritul Patwa & Co. – Best CA Firm of the Year
Mr. Kalsekar Mohammad Hussain, General Manager of Digital Marketing at Think First Digital – Leading Digital Marketer of the Year
Digital Impressions – Best Digital Agency of 2023
Aayom Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd.- Best Company in Corporate Solution
3SR CONSULTANCY LLP – Global Entrepreneur of The Year in Digital Marketing
Heylin Spark – Best PR Company of the Year
Business Value India – Best Company in Creating Value in Business
Careerhub Edu Services Pvt Ltd – Best Education Consultancy for International Destination
Contentatia – Best Branding Company of the Year
Cybercorp Limited – Best IT Security Company of The Year
Dell – Best Global Brand of the Year
Designarch – Best Architecture Company
Dramantram.com – Best Advertising Company in Small Business
Effulgent Br Resources LLP – Best Company in Technology Recycling
Evolve Brands Pvt Ltd – Best Emerging Brand in SME Space
Godrej Capital – Best Financial Company for SME Business
Happy Hotelier Club – Best Hotelier in Small Business Category of The Year
Khanna Book Publishing Company – Best Book Publishing Company
MSME Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India – Best Company in Event Management
Musoke – Women Entrepreneur of the Year
Physics Mindboggler – Best Startup Company in Innovative Education
Qadira Hygiene – Best Women Entrepreneur in Hygiene Products
SEO India Higherup – Best MSME in Digital Marketing
Seospidy web solution – Best Digital Marketing Company in MSME Sector
Skillarena – Best Skill Development Platform
Media Contact :
Heylin Spark
Website : https://heylinspark.com
Contact Number: 011-6965 4833
Email : info@heylinspark.com
TAGS: World SME Day 2023,Digital First MSME,Digital Support to MSMEs
Advertisement