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MSME Banking & NBFC Excellence Sammaan – 2025

  • 20/01/2025
  • 10:30 am
  • 4:30 pm
  • PHD House, New Delhi
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The PHDCCI MSME Banking & NBFC Excellence Sammaan – 2025, jointly organized by PSLAI and PHDCCI, is a first-of-its-kind initiative towards driving the growth and empowerment of India’s MSME sector. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss innovative strategies, celebrate achievements, and foster collaborations that will empower MSMEs to contribute significantly to the nation’s march toward Viksit Bharat@2047.
As the backbone of the Indian economy, growth, employment, and innovations are what Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) bring on board. With more than 63 million MSMEs that contribute to employment for 11 crore individuals, the sector accounts for 30 percent of India’s GDP and 45 percent of the exports. However, several challenges such as inaccessibility to credit or lack of technological integration are often reported to hinder the potential growth. This event zeroes in on practical, growth-centric solutions designed to eliminate these barriers.
The program is designed to bring policymakers, financial institutions, industry leaders, and MSME stakeholders together in alignment towards strategies that unlock the full potential of the sector. It will feature key sessions on how DPI, sustainable finance, and innovative lending practices transform the ecosystem of MSMEs into scale. It will discuss how cutting-edge technologies can be leveraged to promote credit access, reduce risk, and drive sustainable growth for MSMEs.
The event will be graced by distinguished Chief Guests:
  • Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, who will address the inaugural session.
  • Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of MSME, who will honor the awards ceremony.
A significant focus of the event is the Excellence Sammaan Awards, wherein it honors banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and individuals who have made a distinguished contribution in furthering the growth of the MSME sector. These awards would promote innovation, sustainability, and leadership and inspire others to support the cause of the growth of MSME.
The PHDCCI MSME Banking & NBFC Excellence Sammaan – 2025 is not an event but a movement that empowers MSMEs to grow, innovate, and become resilient contributors to India’s economy. It aims to create a robust ecosystem where MSMEs can access the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to flourish by fostering collaboration and sharing best practices. Join us on 20 January 2025 at PHD House, New Delhi, to be part of this transformative journey toward a progressive and self-reliant India.

Tentative Programme Schedule

Time Frame 10:30 am-04:30 pm Time Allocation (Minutes) Program Particulars
10:00 am
10:30 am
30
Delegate arrival , Registration & Tea / Coffee
10:30 am
10:40 am
10
Lighting of Lamp, National Anthem & Plant Presentation
10:40 am
11:40 am
60
Inaugural Session- Role of MSME Financing in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047

India’s goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 would not be possible without fulfilling the credit needs of the MSMEs. MSMEs are critical for the growth of any nation. India has over 63 million or 6.3 crore MSMEs which contribute significantly to the country’s economy, employment, exports and the gross domestic product (GDP). More than 11 crore people are employed in the MSME sector in India, accounting for approximately 30% of GDP and nearly 45% of exports. The role of all lenders is very important for the growth of MSME in India fulfilling all their expectations.

Welcome Remarks: (5 Min)
Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCC

Special Remarks: (5 Min)
Mr. Shachindra Nath, Chair, BFSI Committee, PHDCC

Special Address: (10 Min)
Mr M.V. Rao, Chairman, IBA & Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Central Bank of India

Theme Presentation by Event Partner (10 Min) PSL Association

Presidential Address: (5 Min)
Mr. Hemant Jain, President, PHDCCI

Inaugural keynote address: (20 Min)
Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Concluding Remarks & Vote of Thanks: (5 Min)
Mr. Rajeev Juneja, Senior Vice President, PHDCCI
11:40 am
12:40 pm
60 (Including Q&A)
Panel Discussion 1: Sustainable finance initiatives and Specialized Products & Services offered by Lenders to MSME Sector

The implementation of sustainable finance initiatives within the MSME sector has the potential for realizing the favorable effects of sustainable finance and enables our country to grow sustainably. The challenges, solutions, opportunities & innovations in the MSME financing need utmost focus to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat @2047
12:40 pm
1:20 pm
40
Panel Discussion 2: Expanding MSME Lending Space – Strategies, Innovations, and Collaborative Approaches (40 min)

  • Topics include:
    • Innovative strategies for growing the MSME lending ecosystem.
    • Collaborations between lenders, NBFCs, and initiatives like PSLAI.
    • Leveraging technology and public-private partnerships to scale lending.
    • Best practices and success stories from domestic and global markets.
01:20 pm
02:20 pm
60
Lunch
02:20 pm
03:20 pm
60
Technology and DPI – Transforming MSME Financing

  • Theme: Harnessing the power of technology and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to revolutionize MSME lending.
  • Focus Areas:
    • The role of DPI in creating seamless financial access for MSMEs.
    • Leveraging AI, big data, and blockchain to enhance credit assessment and reduce risk.
    • Case studies on successful integration of DPI and technology in MSME ecosystems.
    • Opportunities for collaboration between government, lenders, and fintechs to scale financial inclusion.
  • Interactive Session: Participants to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing tech-driven solutions.
03:20 pm
04:00 pm
90
Welcome Remarks: (5 Min)
Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCCI

Special Remarks: (5 Min)
Mr. Shachindra Nath, Chair, BFSI Committee, PHDCCI

keynote address by Chief Guest:
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

Awards Ceremony:

Concluding Remarks & Vote of Thanks:
Ms Shalini S. Sharma, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI
04:00 pm onwards
Executive High Tea

Awards

  • Best Bank For MSME Lending
  • Best NBFC For MSME Lending
  • Best Fintech in MSME Lending
  • Best Bank in Colending
  • Best NBFC in Colending
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