theemergingindiaseries2004-2005.docVIP

The Emerging India Series 2004-2005 The Emerging India series was first initiated in 2004-2005. The idea behind this initiative was to provide Small and Medium Enterprises with a definite platform for recognition. This platform was a great success in its first year and proved to be essential in the further growth and development of the SME sector in India thereby increasing their contribution towards the overall economy of our country. On ground Forums CNBC TV-18 and ICICI Bank Ltd. joined hands to host this unique initiative where enterprises discussed ways and means to capture opportunities in the present global scenario as well as air their grievances to the government and relevant audiences. Eminent policy makers, representatives of financial institutions involved in the promotion of Small Medium Enterprises, corporate leaders and academicians met in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Ahmedabad, to discuss how to unleash the diverse opportunities in this sector. EMERGING INDIA DELHI The first forum was held in Delhi on 30th June 2004 and explored the great SME Challenge. The theme of the forum was Gearing up for Growth. This forum was slated to voice the concerns of entrepreneurs and suggest measures that would help them make their marks in the global arena. The panelists included Mr. Jayant Dawar - Managing Director, Sandhar Group, Mr. Gautam Nair - Managing Director, Matrix Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Mr. S P Gupta - former planning commission member and an author of an SME report, Ms. Chanda Kochhar - Executive Director, ICICI Bank Ltd. Mr. Sandeep Mathur, President TIEBU. EMERGING INDIA – MUMBAI In keeping with its objective of reaching out and providing opportunity to audiences across the country, CNBC-TV18 hosted the second forum on August 2nd, 2004 in Mumbai. The event was well attended by eminent representatives from the industry. Mr. V. Vaidyanathan - Head Retail Business, ICICI Bank Ltd., Mr. Naishad Parekh - Equinox Brands, was Vice Chairm