Speaker Profile: Dr. HP Kumar

Director, External Affairs - Power2SME Pvt Ltd & Former CMD - NSIC

Dr. H.P. Kumar is Director External Affairs at Power2SME and he is spearheading the organization’s objective of building alliance network in the industry. Dr. Kumar will design innovative programmes and framework to enhance Power2SME’s value proposition for SMEs, Suppliers and financial institutions. With rich experience in leading successful and profitable campaigns to benefit SMEs, Dr. Kumar comes with deep knowledge of SME market. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in dealing with promotion, development and financing of MSMEs, exports and other small & large projects. Prior to joining Power2SME.

He was the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation), a govt. of India enterprise engaged in development and financing of SMEs in India. Under his leadership, NSIC was able to achieve a turnover of 17400 crores and became a dividend paying entity with an excellent MOU rating continuously for 7 years, a spectacular shift, from a loss making CPSU prior to his successful tenure.

Speaker Profile: Mr. Vikrant Panchawatkar

Assistant General Manager – Business Excellence, Mahindra Logistics Ltd

An accomplished professional with a Management Post Graduate degree from Mumbai University and a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Dr. B.A.T.U. Lonere. With an impressive track record spanning 17 years, Vikrant has garnered extensive expertise in 3PL Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering and Projects within the Automobile and Tractor Industry.

Renowned as a process assessment and automation expert, he currently holds the position of Assistant General Manager – Business Excellence at Mahindra Logistics Limited. In this role, they spearhead the PULSE (Productivity Improvement) and Automation functions across MLL’s PAN-India locations. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in driving the Catapult start-up incubation program for Mahindra Logistics. His leadership and proficiency underscore the commitment to excellence in business operations and innovation.

Speaker Profile: Mr. Praveen Khandelwal

Secretary General - Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)

Praveen Khandelwal, National Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), is a champion for India’s unincorporated sector. Known as a “man of the masses,” Khandelwal, a law graduate from the University of Delhi, is a leading figure in the business community. He has spearheaded national movements on Retail FDI, E-Commerce, and VAT & Service Tax. Currently advocating for FDI, GST, and e-commerce policies, Khandelwal actively promotes digital payments, partners with META for social media initiatives, and supports women’s entrepreneurship through CAIT. An expert in economic and policy matters, he serves on the Board of Trade of the Government of India.