Indian SMEs have been the driving force of India's growth story. Even in times of current financial crisis the resilience of the sector has helped Indian economy to stay buoyed. In order to continue the growth story it is necessary that SMEs receive encouragement and support from the Banks and Government agencies so that they adopt and obtain new facilities for their needs. The latest technologies, marketing strategies, innovative ideas, IT solutions and financial products are the main areas on which SMEs should focus constant attention for sustained development. Many SMEs are not aware as to how to take advantages of numerous opportunities and various support services available to them for their business and growth. The SMEs should take advantage of various facilities by understanding and approaching the concerned authorities.

Due to ever increasing cross border business transactions around the world, corporate and SMEs are on the constant look out for profitable investment opportunities. This results in many joint ventures and other forms of collaborations in order to enhance their growth and competitiveness. To meet the fund requirements for expansion and diversification, SMEs should understand and tap the various avenues like venture capital, private equity and get listed in the upcoming SME Stock Exchange.

The Conclave will provide SMEs with an opportunity to interact with Senior Bankers, NBFCs, HNIs, VCs and PEs for enhancing their connectivity to fulfill their financial requirements. Many SMEs are facing problems to get adequate and timely finance from Banks & Financial Institutions for various reasons. This Conclave will also highlight on - supporting SMEs to grow as an emerging Corporate, designing effective Financial Management systems, Business Ethics, Better strategy for increasing competitiveness, Good Governance for attracting more investments, Risk Management strategy for better business & Role and significance of CFO for better growth of SMEs. The SMEs will also get an opportunity to exchange information on their projects & requirements of funding during interaction with executives of various Banks.