EMPOWERING SMEs

11th July 2025,  6:00PM Onwards

Radisson Kaushambi, Ghaziabad

  • 00Days
  • 00Hours
  • 00Minutes
  • 00Seconds

About the event

SME Shakti is the flagship initiative of Venture Garage, powered by YES BANK. It is a dedicated platform designed to empower and accelerate the growth of select high-potential SMEs in 15+ Tier 2 Indian cities.

The program aims to address business scale-up and long term sustainability through speaker sessions and panel discussions covering areas such as strategic business planning, technology adoption, legal and regulatory compliance, and fund raising.

who and why should attend?

Promoters of MSMEs which have at least 1cr PAT in the previous financial year who are looking to grow, access funding, seek mentorship, or expand their network will find immense value in attending SME Shakti.


Investors who believe in the Indian growth story, this is a unique opportunity to engage directly with SME promoters, explore diverse business models, and discover promising ventures before they scale.

Cities To Be Covered
0 +
SME Promoters to Participate
0 +
Capital To Be Deployed
0 Cr+

Powered By

yesbanknewlogo (1)

Agenda

11th July 2025 | 6 Sessions

Registration Starts at 6:00PM

6:15PM

Welcome note

A brief address to set the stage for SME Shakti highlighting the vision, purpose, and collective drive to support and scale India’s SME ecosystem.

Speaker

Vineet Sagar

6:20PM | Session 1

Tech Enablement in SMEs

Learn how digital tools, automation, and emerging technologies can streamline your operations, enhance efficiency, and boost investor confidence. Discover practical ways to make your business smarter, faster, and future-ready.

Speaker

Ramniwas Yadav

6:30PM | Session 2

Compliance

Cut through the complexity of GST, tax norms, and ROC filings. Learn how to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and keep your business audit-ready with ease.

Speaker

Mohit Jain

6:45PM | Session 3

Panel Discussion: FUTURE OF SMEs in INDIA

A sharp, forward-looking discussion with industry associations and policy makers on how the current and next generation of entrepreneurs are responsible for shaping the future of SMEs and the Indian economy.

Moderator

Vineet Sagar

Speaker

Pravin Singh

Rahul Agarwal

7:15PM | Session 4

Banking for SMEs

Hear directly from banking leaders on SME-focused credit solutions, digital banking innovations, and how to plan your working capital strategy for different growth stages.

Speaker

Amar Bhalotia

7:30PM | Session 5

Fireside Chat

An inside look at the journey of Venture Garage’s Listed SME Portfolio- Maxvolt Energy, from navigating early-stage hurdles to achieving scale in the business. In this candid conversation, the promoter shares real challenges, pivotal decisions, and how support from Venture Garage helped shape their path forward.

Moderator

Vivek Kumar

Speaker

Satendra Shukla

Vishal Gupta

Drinks & Networking 8:00 pm onwards

Locations

Cities Coming Soon
0 +

partners

Legal Partner
Knowledge Partner
Tech Partner
Investment Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Media Partner
Banking Partner

Gifting Partners

Past events Highlights

About Us

At Venture Garage, we work with startups and businesses to craft a fundraising journey toward a $100M+ valuation or a successful SME/Mainboard IPO. We offer end-to-end support from pre-seed to IPO/M&A and bring to the table our robust network of 5,500+ investors across Angel/HNI, VC/PE, and Family Office/Pre-IPO segments

Our IPO Bound Companies

Let's Reserve A Seat

Don’t Miss Out on Key Industry Insights