EMPOWERING SMEs
11th July 2025, 6:00PM Onwards
Radisson Kaushambi, Ghaziabad
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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.
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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
Speakers of the event
Mohit Jain
Partner, Corpninja
Amar Bhalotia
EVP & Head, Structured Finance, Yes Securities
Pravin Singh
MD, Upicon
Satendra Shukla
Co-Founder & CBDO MaxVolt Energy
Ramniwas Yadav
Director, Biznext
Vineet Sagar
Managing Partner, VG
Vivek Kumar
CEO, VG
Vishal Gupta
Co founder, CTO Maxvolt Energy
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