International Business Summit & Awards 2026 – Overview

The International Business Summit & Awards 2026, convened by the Indian Council for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ICEI), wrapped up in Jaipur after a three‑day programme of knowledge sessions, startup pitching, networking, leadership workshops and an awards ceremony. The summit attracted more than 150 entrepreneurs, startup founders, MSME leaders, business owners, investors, professionals and innovators representing over 15 Indian states.

Day‑by‑Day Highlights

Day 1 – Leadership, Business Growth and Digital Transformation – The inaugural ceremony was attended by Smt. Manju Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Lok Sabha, who underscored the role of entrepreneurship‑driven growth and MSME innovation in India’s development. Industry experts Dr. Sanjay Kathuria, Basesh Gala, Ishan Goel and Sunil Chopra delivered sessions on business growth strategies, working‑capital management, digital marketing, business automation, leadership excellence and scaling modern enterprises.

Day 2 – Innovation, Startup Funding and Investor Connect – Shri Pratap Singh Singhvi, Hon’ble Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, served as chief guest and urged young entrepreneurs to focus on innovation and job creation. Sessions featured Pradeep Ojha (Director, MSME) and Dipak Sanghavi, CMD of Nilons, who shared their entrepreneurial journeys and expansion tactics. More than 20 startups presented their ideas in a live pitching session before an investor panel comprising Vinay Peshwa, Devansh Lakhani, Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Anil Joshi, Kishore Khaitan, Chayan Kapoor, who offered feedback on investment readiness, fundraising, mentorship and expansion plans.

Day 3 – Financial Excellence, Business Recognition and Awards – Shri Suresh Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan, was the chief guest. CA Vikas Chaturvedi and CA Neeraj Mittal led sessions on financial management, compliance, strategic planning and sustainable growth. The summit concluded with an awards ceremony that honoured entrepreneurs and MSME owners with ICEI Diamond, Gold and Silver honours and Certificates of Recognition.

Awardees

The following individuals were recognised for their contributions across diverse sectors:

  • Keyur Kumar Birsensingh Jurel, Founder & CEO, Shivashraya Hotels And Hospitality Ventures Private Limited
  • Surendra Kumar Rao, Founder & CEO, Rajasthan Business Development Corporation LLP
  • Sachin Upadhay, Founder, Sachin Upadhay
  • Gopesh Bhardwaj, Founder, Gopesh Interior Furniture & House
  • Ratna Dey, CEO, Trisha Garments
  • Vikrant Kumar Khetan, Managing Director, Sree Astalaxmi Spinning Mills Private Limited, Agrawal Ginning and Pressing Private Limited, and Salasar Balaji Industries
  • Puneet Sethi, Founder, BioHubb Labs
  • Dr. M M Qureshi, Founder, CIVIC
  • Ravi Naik, Marketing Manager, RTEX Electronics
  • Abhishek Jain, Founder, Taxzeal Consultant
  • Deepak Puri, Chairman, Jindal Fintech Private Limited
  • Jagmohan Agarwal, Founder, Narayani Sanjog
  • Alisha Khanam, Co‑Founder, Celtic
  • Sunil Chopra, Your Win Coach
  • Deepika Jain, Founder, CTutor
  • Alok Kumar, Founder & CEO, Thore Network Private Limited
  • Nitesh Mittal, Founder, Nikuj Infra Builders
  • Rameshwar Choudhary, Founder, Officer Building Material
  • Rizwan Khan, Founder & CEO, The RealWood Studio
  • Susobhan Jana, Founder & CEO, Jana Ideal Retail Private Limited
  • Sanjeev Agrawal, Founder, Dreamsoft4u Private Limited
  • Amit Shelly, Founder, School of Global Leadership
  • Gopal Dash Baghel, Director, Council of College Sports Premier League in India
  • Amit JaaIin, Founder, Insightyfy Analytics
  • Shubham Gupta, Founder, GHASI RAM SONS PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Keshav Gupta, Founder & CEO, Amigas Green Tech Private Limited
  • Puneet Datta, CEO, All About Startups
  • Rohit Srivastava, Founder, RoRa Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Vikram Jain, Founder, Viratra Trading Company
  • Sagar Bhatt, Co‑Founder/Principal Designer, Samhitha Design Studio
  • Dipendra Rajput, Founder, Laxmi Industries
  • Dr. Surendra Bajaj, Founder, Electromech
  • Sarfaraz Khan, Founder, Soiltech Fertilizer & Chemicals Private Limited
  • Dhananjay Sharma, Founder & CEO, DAARS Instruments Private Limited
  • Jagdish Gurjar, Founder, Ecolivelhood Creations Private Limited
  • Ajeet Shukla, Founder, Seema Grahudyog
  • Sumit Kumawat, Founder, Grow Insight Solution LLP
  • Vinay Pal Singh, Founder, GDIGITAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Devendra Singh Tanwar, Founder, Homedesign24hours
  • Harsh Verma, Founder, Prerna Events & Wedding Planners India
  • Dr. Gyasi Ram Gupta, Founder, Shashi Seva Shanthan
  • Rajann Bhattacharya, Founder, North East Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NECCI) Global Enterprise
  • Rohitash Bansal, Founder, Astrologer
  • Mahipal Singh Chawla, Chairman & Managing Director, Brewjoy
  • Shubham Saxena, Founder, Colladome IT Network Solutions Private Limited
  • Rahul Veerval, Founder, Pizza Burst
  • Rinoy K Joseph, Founder, Stellin Solar
  • Sachin Kumar Rathore, Founder, Aneexa Group
  • Ashish Singh, Founder, Green India Solution
  • Dr. Hemant Kumar Sharma, Founder, Health Shastra
  • Antima Sharma, Founder, Hit Bite
  • Seth Singh Rawat, Founder, Local2Global Mart Private Limited

Organisers’ Remarks

CA Abhishek Jain and Puneet Sethi, founders of ICEI, stated that the summit created a dynamic platform for connecting entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and innovators, facilitating collaborations, investment opportunities, mentorship and strategic partnerships that will bolster India’s startup and MSME ecosystem. They highlighted the event’s role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership development, startup funding readiness and sustainable business growth.

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