Our Chief Guest
Shri Nitin Gadkari Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways and the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.“Politics is an instrument of socio-economic transformation and it is my mission to contribute as much as possible towards this noble cause.”
As the Union Minister for MSME Nitin Gadkari has already reached out to all the stakeholders and rolled out a host of welfare schemes for emancipation of the lesser-paid artisans and daily wagers in the cottage & village industries who have been preserving India’s traditional arts and its cultural heritage across the country.
As Union Minister of MSME Nitin Gadkari has brought into focus traditional industry in addition to creating an enabling eco-system for manufacturing and services by MSMEs, which is the backbone of the economy. Creating of common facility centres and developing clusters of traditional industry is the big program with Nitin Gadkari setting an ambitious target of creating 500 such clusters, with a special focus on the Aspirational Districts of the country. Use of technology, including green technology, is core of his strategy for promoting Khadi and Village industry. A comprehensive program for identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in the entire value-chain has been initiated by Nitin Gadkari with his goal of reaching out to the last person in society.
Our Speakers
Awards Jury
SMALL BUT STRONG
Pandemic has been rough on all of us but one community in particular – India’s small businesses, bore the severe impact of it. Most small scale businesses had to shut shop owing to the lack of digital infrastructure and working capital. But some rose to the occasion and came out stronger than ever, setting benchmarks and optimizing opportunities that paved their way.
Thousands of entrepreneurs from across the country have enjoyed this event physically in the last 9 years, however we know travel is not possible this year due to the pandemic, so this year we will be hosting the event digitally. Hosting the show digitally gives us the opportunity to scale the event and have audience from across the county. Small Business Congress & Awards will be held on a smart, seamless virtual platform which will give you ample opportunity to network and learn from other fellow colleagues. Small Business Congress and Awards 2021 is the voice of over 63 million small businesses in India and the 10th annual edition , promises to be , even more powerful and impactful.
Awards
- Textile manufacturing business of the year
- Leather goods manufacturing business of the year
- Food
and beverages business of the year
- Food
and beverages business of the year - Training and education business of the year
- Automotive
and ancillary business of the year
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Gems and
Jewellery business of the year - Printing and publishing business of the year
- Agri
business of the year
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Best
Exporter of the year - Wholesale
business of the year - Retail business
of the year
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Professional
service provider of the year - Financial
institution of the year - Small
business mentor of the year
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Micro
business of the year - Small
business of the year - Small
business mentor of the year
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TRULY DESERVED RECOGNITION
Small Business Awards is India’s most prestigious honor, recognizing and celebrating businesses emerging as winners during these tough times. The show is recognized as the nation’s most successful event honoring the silent pillars of the economy.
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DIGITAL THIS TIME
Every year, the show witnesses a confluence of Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Influencers and Innovators from across the country. This year, we aim to break barriers by organizing the biggest ever Congress and Awards for Small Businesses. With a whopping number of nominations for our notable categories, we strive to bring fame to those who deserve it the most.
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| 9:15 AM- 9:30 AM | Welcome Note Ritu Marya, Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media- Asia Pacific & Franchise India |
| 9:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Best Small Business Practices from across the globe- How are SME businesses worldwide becoming more resilient and changing the trajectory of the business to remain relevant
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| 10:00 AM- 10:30AM | Fireside chat with Harshil Mathur, CEO & Co-Founder, Razorpay and Shashank Kumar, CTO & Co-Founder, Razorpay |
| 10:30AM- 11:00AM | Policy & Growth for Small Business in India The economic outlook for small businesses and communities, rural and urban
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| 10:45AM-11:00AM |
Lessons learnt by SMB’s from the Covid pandemic, way forward Animesh Saxena, President, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) |
| 11:00AM- 12:00PM | Session 1: Finance for Small Business
Manish Lunia, Co-Founder, Flexi Loans Amit Mandhanya, Business Head, Retail Initiatives, Northern Arc |
| 12:00 PM-12:20 PM | Lessons learnt by SMB’s from the Covid pandemic, way forward. Animesh Saxena, President, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) |
| 12:20 PM-12:40 PM | Scenario & Growth prospects for the MSME Sector Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Chairman & CEO, Paramount Cables Group |
| 12:40PM-1:40PM | Session 2: Digital Transformation How Small Businesses can operate and deliver value to customers, by integrating digital technology into all areas of the business.
Abhinav Kishore, Head of SMB (India), Google Cloud Pranav Bhasin, Director, MSME & Selling Partner Experience, Amazon India Nilesh Desai, National Vice Chairman of MSME Growth (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) | MSME Expert | Author |
10th
Edition
100+
Award Categories
500+
Districts of India
2000+
Attendees
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?
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PARTNER
Get the buzz your brand deserves & explore how we can open up opportunities for your company. Connect with us to get your tailormade package.
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EXHIBIT
Showcase your ideas, products or services and interact with visitors by means of a personalized Digital Booth.
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ATTEND
Multiple keynotes and sessions by an incredible line-up of renowed speakers. Listen to market leaders and experts.
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WHY NOMINATE?
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National Recognition
Gain the credibility you deserve as one of India’s best businesses
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Marketing Exposure
Extensive Media Coverage and PR with our Partners
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JOIN OUR ELITE NETWORK
Become a part of Small Business India community & build meaningful relationships with business leaders & influencers
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EXCLUSIVE MEDIA
Featured media coverage in Entrepreneur India & The Franchising World Magazines
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INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND GROWTH
Thought leadership & curated knowledge based content
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NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Engage with new clients, form new partnerships and attract new talent.
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WHY EXHIBIT?
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Advertisement
Advertise & Promote your brand and establish future business opportunities
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Brand Awareness
Highlight your brand and amplify your idea
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Networking
Expand your network and presence by connecting with your contemporaries, engaging in discussions and nurturing relationships
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Connectivity
One-on-one meetings through videocalls, WhatsApp calls and other mediums
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Visibility
Be personally introduced to India’s top businesses
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Lead Generation
Generate leads from our diverse participants base, by connecting with potential tie-ups, clients and partners
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Co-located Event
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