After a horrific 2020, all eyes are set on 2021 as the year that brings hope and recovery. Amid the countless growth projections, Economictimes.com brings together industry leaders representing the key economic quarters in, arguably the largest boardroom of the country- INDIA INC. BOARDROOM. The purpose is to assess the executive outlook and uncover trends and challenges that will shape the key sectors. The BOARDROOM will feature 50+ industry leaders engaging in a series of conversations including panel discussions and fire-side chats focused on five key tracks-BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing and MSMEs.
Is economic nationalism here to stay? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Economic outlook for the world & India. The IMF view | ET India Inc. Boardroom
How do you build a resilient economy? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Building Digital Bharat | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Is economic nationalism here to stay? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Economic outlook for the world & India. The IMF view | ET India Inc. Boardroom
How do you build a resilient economy? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Building Digital Bharat | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Retailers playbook for survival | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Scoring high on tech based experiential retail? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Gearing for Sustainable growth | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Disruption in retail credit | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Retailers playbook for survival | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Scoring high on tech based experiential retail? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Gearing for Sustainable growth | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Disruption in retail credit | ET India Inc. Boardroom
The impact of Covid-19 on how SMEs run their business | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Future of Retail for small businesses | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Funding and MSMEs: Can Banks & Fintech together address the credit gap for small businesses?
The impact of Covid-19 on how SMEs run their business | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Future of Retail for small businesses | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Funding and MSMEs: Can Banks & Fintech together address the credit gap for small businesses?
Can India become a global manufacturing hub? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Technologies and trends making production efficient for manufacturing | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Make in India vs Assemble in India? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Can India become a global manufacturing hub? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Technologies and trends making production efficient for manufacturing | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Make in India vs Assemble in India? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Dinesh Khara, Chairman, SBI speaking at ET India Inc. Boardroom
Role of Public Sector Banks in New Aatmanirbhar Bharat | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Indian broking industry: What has changed and what's coming? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Health of Indian Broking Industry | ET India Inc. Boardroom
The Future of Digital Payments | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Soft PoS & Offline PoS to build Digital Bharat | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Securing Merchant Transactions | ET India Inc. Boardroom
JCB’s Big Data Initiative – Transforming payment data into Business | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Security Standards for payment solutions using COTS devices | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Dinesh Khara, Chairman, SBI speaking at ET India Inc. Boardroom
Role of Public Sector Banks in New Aatmanirbhar Bharat | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Indian broking industry: What has changed and what's coming? | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Health of Indian Broking Industry | ET India Inc. Boardroom
The Future of Digital Payments | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Soft PoS & Offline PoS to build Digital Bharat | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Securing Merchant Transactions | ET India Inc. Boardroom
JCB’s Big Data Initiative – Transforming payment data into Business | ET India Inc. Boardroom
Security Standards for payment solutions using COTS devices | ET India Inc. Boardroom
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Congregation of industry thought leaders, policy makers, corporate heads, entrepreneurs, startup founders, MSMEs
Industry leaders, policy makers and academicians to take stock of the current situation and plan for the recovery of economic quarters
Informative panel sessions, fireside chats and presentations on themes that will reign the economic agenda
Tata Motors
Maruti Suzuki India
International Monetary Fund
State Bank of India
Monetary Policy Committee
GE Global Research
Udaan
BSE
Zerodha
ABB India and South Asia
BASF India
Boston Consulting Group
3M India
Google India
Cashkaro
Indifi Technologies
Upstox
Punjab National Bank
Bank of Baroda
Instamojo
ICICI Securities
VISA
Walmart Labs India
Credit Suisse
Pepperfry
Dept of Financial Services
Johnson & Johnson Medical India
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Madura Fashion & Lifestyle
Axis Bank
Citigroup India
Volvo Group India
NPCI
Spencer's Retail
Jubilant FoodWorks
Bank for International Settlements
Syracuse University
HDFC Bank
ICRA
Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers Forum
McKinsey & Company
Myntra Jabong
Federal Bank
Shopify
IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry
International Finance Corporation
Puma India
Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises
RBL Bank
Pine Labs
Worldline Global
TiE India Angels and Rajasthan Angels
KPMG in India
HDFC Bank
Ace Turtle Services
CSB Bank
Indian Bank
Union Bank of India
ICICI Bank
SBI Cards & Payment Services
Axis Bank
KPMG in India
KPMG in India
JCB Card International (South Asia) Pvt. Ltd
NPCI
NPCI
KPMG in India
UL
KPMG in India
Discover Global Network
KPMG in India
What has now become evident, particularly in light of recent geopolitical tensions as well as the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, is that we are seeing a clear attenuation of the wave of globalisation. Is it likely that in the immediate future, trade and investment flows will be subject to greater scrutiny and calibration in the name of economic nationalism?
Professor - Economics, Syracuse University
MD and Chief Economist, Citi India
Senior VP and Chief Economist, Axis Bank
Chief Representative - Asia and the Pacific, BIS
India Mission Chief and Assistant Director of Asia and Pacific Department, IMF
The durable lesson that COVID-19 has taught India Inc. is that its stakeholders need a fresh approach to improve the resilience of the economy. What policies, processes and systems need to be put in place to absorb shocks, adapt to change and prevent systemic breakdowns?
Chief Economist and EVP, HDFC Bank
Economist, Professor, Member of Monetary Policy Committee
MD, India Strategist and Co-Head of Equity Strategy-Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse
There has been a great impact of digitization on the Indian economy, especially during the rise of COVID-19. In the panel discussion, the speakers will discuss key topics like the rise of digitized payments, increase of digital acceptance in tier 3 and 4 cities, the challenges of digital growth and the solution towards it.
Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services
Head RuPay, NCMC and NFS, NPCI
President (Retail, SME, Operations & IT), CSB Bank
Executive Director, RBL Bank
Executive Director, COO and Business Head - Retail, Federal Bank
The business uncertainty has changed the business landscape on how retailers used to traditionally operate. This has not only made them adopt new rules of business but also made them proceed with agility. New investments, incremental costs to survive- all became part of the bigger plan as retailers chose to adapt rather fail. What has been their playbook for survival?
MD, PUMA India and Southeast Asia
Partner and Head, Consumer Markets, Internet Business, KPMG in India
CEO and Whole Time Director, Jubilant FoodWorks
CEO, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd - Pantaloons
The use of technology is no more at a nascent stage. In order to continue attracting customers across channels, a seamless integration of varied forms of tech is required. We have seen a flurry of investments in in-store interactivity, VR/AR conversational chatbots by companies to enhance customer experience in recent times. Will tech-based experience supplant all other KPIs of a superior customer experience in retail?
Country Head and SVP - Technology, Walmart Global Tech India
Partner and Head, Consumer Markets, Internet Business, KPMG in India
CEO, Ace Turtle Services
CTO, Myntra Jabong
COVID-19’s impact was severe, and in order to achieve sustainable growth and business continuity, new rules of businesses were introduced. Retailers and brands will need to decide which business model could help set them up for a successful future. Will they choose to either buy, build or partner? Planning for transition from their current ‘as-is’ state to tomorrow’s ‘to-be’ state will require careful consideration. Further, it will also be important for them to monitor channels of growth vis-à-vis their profitability.
MD and Senior Partner, BCG
Partner & Head - Markets & People, Business Consulting, KPMG in India
Founder and CEO , Pepperfry
CEO & MD, Spencer's Retail
CEO, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle
Panellists in this discussion will elaborate the credit card tool and the opportunities that lie within the fintech industry to revive the economy. The discussion will also provide deep market insight into evolving consumer behaviour and the expansion of Indian Payment ecosystem in the credit card space.
EVP/ Chief Product & Marketing Officer, SBI Cards & Payment Services
COO, NPCI
Group Head - Unsecured Assets, Cards, Payment Solutions & Millennial Banking, ICICI Bank
Head of Credit, Debit Cards portfolio, Payzapp & Smartbuy, HDFC Bank
President, FISME
IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indian Merchants Chamber
Current Chair, TiE India Angels and Rajasthan Angels
Co-Founder & Engineer, Udaan
Director of International, Shopify
Co-Founder, Cashkaro
Co-Founder, Instamojo
Co-Founder and CEO, Indifi Technologies
South Asia Equity Lead – FIG & Fintech, IFC
Partner, KPMG in India
India’s manufacturing sector’s share in GDP has remained stagnant at around 16 per cent over the past two decades. Can ‘Make in India’ campaign prove to be effective in pushing the needle?
CEO and MD, Tata Motors
MD, BASF India
COO - India Global and Leader – Supply Chain Re-alignment, KPMG in India
MD, 3M India
MD, Johnson & Johnson Medical India
Digital transformation has been a unanimous ‘winner’ with a clear mandate across boardrooms to deepen commitment towards key digital initiatives. Can technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics and cognitive computing push the envelope for the sector and position India on the global manufacturing map?
CTO GE South Asia & CEO GE India Technology Centre, GE Global Research
President and MD, Volvo Group India
COO - India Global and Leader – Supply Chain Re-alignment, KPMG in India
MD and CEO, ABB India and South Asia
Partner, McKinsey & Company
COO - India Global and Leader – Supply Chain Re-alignment, KPMG in India
Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India
Chairman, State Bank of India
Partner and Head of Financial Services Advisory, KPMG India
MD & CEO, Punjab National Bank
MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda
Executive Director, Indian Bank
MD & CEO, BSE
With increasing retail investor activity and a surge in trading volumes, the Indian brokerage industry's aggregate revenues are expected increase by 10-12% in FY 20-21. At the same time, with increasing operational challenges requiring greater focus and spend on technology to ensure uninterrupted operations as well to meet regulatory compliance requirements. How does the industry set a balance with this?
Founder and CEO, Zerodha
Vice President & Co-Head, Financial Sector Ratings, ICRA
Co-Founder and CTO, Upstox
Chairman, Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers Forum
MD and CEO, ICICI Securities
Partner, KPMG in India
MD & Business Head - Google Pay & Next Billion User Initiative, Google India
Group Country Manager -India & South Asia, VISA
The discussion will revolve around the impact of Offline and SoftPOS in remote and rural areas. Panellists will speak about the benefits, global trends, possibility of offline transactions and security offered to merchants and cardholders.
Senior Vice President , Axis Bank
Head Ecom and PoS Acceptance, NPCI
CTO, Pine Labs
General Manager, Union Bank of India
SVP, Worldline Global
This session elaborates about Secure Remote Commerce (SRC) as a globally interoperable network wallet solution. The talk will highlight the aim of SRC and how it will improve the 'check-out' experience for users while also driving up e-commerce for merchants.
Global Head, Products & Pricing, Discover Global Network
The speaker will give a strong insight into how JCB re-evaluates their payment data to understand the consumption trend. Through their analysis and data customization, they aim to find the unique way to transform the payment data into business.
Deputy Vice President, Planning, JCB Card International (South Asia) Pvt. Ltd
In this session, the speaker will address and answer security-related questions about using contactless payment methods on COTS devices. The conversation will delve into the testing of various COTS devices and their end result analysis.
Technology and Security Director, UL
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ET India Inc Boardroom: 5 days of conversations across 5 verticals - Economy, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, MSME with a gathering of leaders from industry, policy, and thought leaders to take stock and plan the recovery for India. The virtual event is scheduled from 22-26 Feb'21.
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