Agra edition · 2026

YOUR BUSINESS.
ITS NEXT
CHAPTER.

Ideas worth taking back.
People worth meeting in person.

24 October 2026

8:30 AM–6:00 PM IST

The Grand Imperial, Agra

ORGANIZED BYMSME Business Association — Advancing Growth. Empowering Enterprises
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OCTOBER24AGRA 2026
ONE DAY. NEW PERSPECTIVES.

A room for the people
moving business forward.

300+Delegates30+Speakers15+Investors10+Awards
Business owners & practitionersPractical business conversationsAn in-person Agra gathering

THE SUMMIT

BIG QUESTIONS.
USEFUL CONVERSATIONS.

Growth brings decisions. You don’t have to explore them alone.

MSME Business Summit brings business owners, investors and industry practitioners together to exchange perspectives on capital, customers and the work of building a business.

01

Capital with perspective

Explore financing choices and the questions behind them.

02

Growth with purpose

Discuss customers, distribution and repeat demand.

03

Connections with context

Meet people working through the same business decisions.

YOUR DAY, YOUR PASS

MAKE ROOM
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.

Delegate passes or an Expo Stall.
Delegate prices include GST. Stall: ₹25,000 + 18% GST.

IDEAS & CONNECTIONS

Silver

Explore the programme. Build connections for your next business step.

₹3,000Save ₹1,750
₹1,250incl. GST / person
  • Full-day panels, startup pitches & awards
  • Ideas on cash flow, suppliers & AI
  • Network with business owners & investors
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LEARN. CONNECT. GROW.

Gold

A full day of business insights, practical discussions and new connections.

₹6,000Save ₹3,500
₹2,500incl. GST / person
  • Full-day panels, startup pitches & awards
  • Ideas on cash flow, suppliers & AI
  • Network with business owners & investors
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SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS

Expo Stall

Your business in the room. Includes two Gold passes.

₹60,000Save ₹30,500
₹25,000+ ₹4,500 GST (18%) = ₹29,500
  • Two Gold Delegate passes
  • 6×6 ft stall and printed banners
  • Marketing-material space
  • Delegate & Speaker Database inclusion
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Total per person, including GST₹1,250₹2,500

PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES

EXPERT PANELISTS.
INDUSTRY LEADERS.

Explore business leaders and practitioners from the MSME network. Agra participation and session assignments will be updated as confirmed.

14 voices. A world of business experience.

BEYOND THE BUSINESS CARD

COME FOR THE IDEAS.
STAY FOR THE PEOPLE.

The conversations between sessions
are part of the day, too.

FIND YOUR CONVERSATION

WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?

01

Build your next chapter

Explore financing, customers and operations. Bring the decisions you are working through.

CapitalGrowthOperations
See relevant themes

A DAY WORTH MAKING TIME FOR

IDEAS TO TAKE
BACK TO BUSINESS.

SHARED AGRA AGENDA

24 October 2026 · Main room · All times IST.
Explore the full shared programme, with MSME sessions highlighted. Speakers to be announced; programme subject to change.

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8:30 AM–9:45 AMIST · Main room
Connect

Registration

9:45 AM–9:55 AMIST · Main room
Programme

Welcome Address

9:55 AM–11:15 AMIST · Main room
Programme

Global Startup Battles

11:15 AM–11:20 AMIST · Main room
Programme

GSC News & Network Launch (Brand Launch 1)

11:20 AM–11:25 AMIST · Main room
Programme

Brand Launch 2

11:25 AM–12:00 PMIST · Main room
Panel 1 · Investors

The Order Is Won: Who Pays for the Wait?

Trace the cash gap between fulfilling a large order and collecting payment, including bank lines, NBFC credit and invoice finance. Leave with a simple way to compare total financing cost against delivery risk and the next order.

12:00 PM–12:35 PMIST · Main room
Panel 2 · Investors

The Evidence Room: Proving a Startup Before Equity

Examine what customer behavior, repeat use and milestone discipline should support an angel or VC round. Attendees will learn which proof belongs in a diligence folder and which assumptions still need a test.

12:35 PM–1:10 PMIST · Main room
Panel 3 · Investors

Build, Buy or Partner: Choosing Capital for the Next Chapter

Compare a new production line, a strategic partnership and an acquisition as different paths for a mature MSME. Leave with a decision test for debt, retained earnings or strategic equity based on cash generation, control and integration capacity.

1:10 PM–2:10 PMIST · Main room
Connect

Lunch Break and Networking

2:10 PM–3:10 PMIST · Main room
ProgrammeMSME spotlight

Sansad MSME Slot

3:10 PM–3:15 PMIST · Main room
Programme

JUST YOU Launch (Brand Launch 3)

3:15 PM–3:20 PMIST · Main room
Programme

Brand Launch 4

3:20 PM–3:55 PMIST · Main room
Panel 4 · MSMEMSME spotlight

From Job Work to Preferred Supplier: The Qualification Leap

Map the standards, delivery records and buyer conversations that move a small producer into repeat institutional orders. Attendees will take away a first-step supplier readiness checklist that also works for craft and rural producer groups.

3:55 PM–4:30 PMIST · Main room
Panel 5 · D2C

The Second Sale Begins With the First Return

Explore how sizing, authenticity, service promises and reverse logistics affect repeat purchase and contribution margin. Leave with a method to test a trust-building policy against the real cost of refunds and support.

4:30 PM–5:05 PMIST · Main room
Panel 6 · Tech / AI

Before the Bot: The Data an MSME Can Actually Trust

Identify the order, inventory and production records needed before automation or AI can help a small team. Attendees will leave with a narrow 90-day pilot and a way to measure errors saved without buying a large system first.

5:05 PM–5:15 PMIST · Main room
Programme

Awards

5:15 PM onwardsIST · Main room
Connect

Open Networking

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FROM INTEREST TO ATTENDANCE

A SIMPLE WAY IN.

01

Choose your pass

Compare what is included and select your seats.

02

Shape your day

Explore the shared Agra agenda and save what interests you.

03

Bring your perspective

Meet the people and ideas relevant to your next business decision.

BUILD WITH THE COMMUNITY

YOUR BRAND.
PART OF THE CONVERSATION.

Explore exhibition, sponsorship and ecosystem participation with MSME Business Association.

Expo Stall: ₹25,000 + ₹4,500 GST (18%) = ₹29,500, including two Gold passes and the published stall inclusions. Contact us for availability, setup or separate sponsorship options.

MEET US IN AGRA

PUT THE DAY
IN YOUR DIARY.

AGRAIN

The Grand Imperial

32 / 107-A, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, opposite D.M Bungalow, Chhipitola, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India

Saturday, 24 October 20268:30 AM–6:00 PM IST
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GOOD TO KNOW

A FEW ANSWERS
BEFORE YOU JOIN.

Another question?

When and where is the summit?

Saturday, 24 October 2026, 8:30 AM–6:00 PM IST, at The Grand Imperial.

What is the difference between Silver and Gold?

Both passes include the full-day programme, panel discussions and networking with business owners, investors and practitioners. Lunch is included with Gold and not included with Silver.

Are these prices inclusive of GST?

Yes. Silver is ₹1,250 and Gold is ₹2,500 including GST. Expo Stall is ₹25,000 + ₹4,500 GST (18%), total ₹29,500, with two Gold passes. The displayed checkout total includes GST; no additional mandatory booking fee is added.

How do bookings and enquiries work?

Choose Silver or Gold, review the live policies and continue to PayU. Admission follows verified payment and an availability check. Partnership and general enquiries open your email app with a prepared message to the organizer.

What are the refund, transfer and accessibility arrangements?

Review the published refund, privacy and fulfilment policies in checkout. Contact the organizer about transfers or accessibility arrangements before booking.

24 OCTOBER · AGRA

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.

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