Discussion Pointers

  • Regulatory Compliance Framework for MSMEs and for transacting with MSMEs

  • ‌ Commandeering the Challenges and intricacies of Outstanding Invoices

  • ‌ Applicability of Limitation on MSME Act

  • ‌ Issues faced by MSMEs upon a delay in payment

  • ‌ Understanding the dispute resolution aspect of MSME Act

  • Challenges arising out of a dispute under MSME Act

  • ‌ Available remedies to tackle the disputes under MSME Act.

Discussion Pointers
Mr. Somesh Arora

Speaker Profile: Mr. Somesh Arora

Partner, Sapphire & Sage Law Offices

Somesh Arora is a Partner in Sapphire and Sage and has 30 years of experience in diversified fields of Law. He is both into active court practice as well as commercial arbitration. Have also handled disputes in US, UK, Dubai.  He has been providing consultancy to many MNCs and MSMEs. He is an Expert on payment recoveries of dues and demands of MSMEs.

“The MSME Team of Sapphire and Sage Law Offices was established as a specialized stream in the firm to provide the full range of legal and supportive services for a clear, quick and in-depth resolution to all MSME problems from registration of an MSME to legal recourses for recoveries of dues and defaults.”

Dr. H P Kumar

Speaker Profile: Dr. H P Kumar

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

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.

CA Jaikumar Tejwani

Speaker Profile: CA Jaikumar Tejwani

Founder & Partner, Jaikumar Tejwani & Co. LLP

Founder and currently Designated Partner M/s. Jaikumar Tejwani & Co LLP (‘JKTCO’) Chartered Accountants. JKTCO is established since year 1995 with Head office in New Delhi and branch office in Mumbai. JKTCO deals in Direct taxes, International tax, Audits, MSME compliances, HR-payroll services, Due diligence, GST, Accounting, Corporate Law compliances and other related services

Specialization – work areas include advisory on Direct tax matters including International tax, FEMA, and Assurance services.