Key Topics of Discussion:

·         Importance of working capital management in SME manufacturing

·         Understanding the components of working capital

·         Strategies for optimizing accounts receivable and accounts payable

·         Leveraging technology for efficient working capital management

·         Managing Supply Chain Risk

·         Government schemes and initiatives to support working capital needs

Dr. HP Kumar

Speaker Profile: Dr. HP Kumar

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

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.

Mr. T.R. Varadhan

Speaker Profile: Mr. T.R. Varadhan

Vice President SME Chamber of India

Mr. T.R. Varadhan, Chairman of Mascot Systems Private Limited and Vice President of the
SME Chamber of India, boasts over 40 years of diverse experience in Engineering Goods
and Services tailored for the process industry. His journey began at Goodyear Tyres Limited
in 1983, igniting his entrepreneurial spirit. Despite initial challenges, his sheer determination
propelled Mascot Systems to industry prominence in sealing.

As a technocrat and mentor, Mr. Varadhan nurtures leaders while driving company
objectives. Renowned for revolutionizing sealing, process control, and safety, he holds three
patents for pioneering bearing isolators. His collaborations with DuPont underscore his
commitment to innovation. Looking ahead, Mr. Varadhan aims to foster ethical, profitable,
and sustainable industry growth, delivering unparalleled value.

Mr. Anupam Kaul

Speaker Profile: Mr. Anupam Kaul

Strategic Advisor (Quality & Standards)

Leading quality and standardization expert, backed by 40 years of multi-faceted experience in diverse quality related disciplines spanning manufacturing quality, industrial quality control, inspections, certification, standards development; quality management systems, laboratory testing; accreditation standards, service quality, business excellence, risk management