Overview
On June 30, 2026, the 13th edition of ET Edge SCM Fest 2026 concluded after two days of conferences, exhibitions and awards at the Taj Palace in New Delhi. The summit attracted more than 1,250 delegates representing manufacturing, logistics, procurement, healthcare, infrastructure, retail and technology sectors.
Core Message
Co‑powered by Ascendas Firstspace and Bennett University and supported by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the event underscored that efficiency alone is insufficient; future supply chains must be resilient, intelligent and collaborative.
Key Speakers and Government Vision
The opening address was delivered by Arvind Bhandari, Chairman & Managing Director of Goodyear India, who highlighted India’s potential to become a trusted global manufacturing and supply‑chain hub. Union Cabinet Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, outlined the government’s plan to strengthen agricultural supply chains, improve food security and position India as a reliable partner in global food systems. Bihar’s Minister of Industries & Sports, Shreyasi Singh, showcased the state’s expanding industrial and logistics infrastructure, emphasizing the role of regional manufacturing hubs in India’s economic transformation.
Notable Sessions Beyond Traditional Topics
A spotlight session examined the coordination required for organ‑transplant logistics, where more than fifty healthcare professionals manage narrow biological windows to save lives. Former RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao provided insight into India’s currency supply chain, describing the secure, highly coordinated network that underpins physical cash distribution. A candid conversation with BigBasket illustrated the challenges of last‑mile delivery, including traffic, weather, safety and customer expectations.
Thematic Discussions
The Micro Stage featured leaders from food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, e‑commerce, logistics and warehousing. Topics covered AI‑enabled demand sensing, digital procurement, localisation, sustainable logistics, supply‑chain visibility, resilient supplier ecosystems and the impact of viral social‑media trends that can abruptly shift demand for products such as a dairy item.
Awards Programme
The summit’s awards recognised organisations and leaders driving measurable transformation across India’s supply‑chain ecosystem. Winners were announced across eight categories:
1. Excellence in Supplier Relationship Management – Platinum: Tata Steel, Gold: Boeing India, Silver: Page Industries, Bronze: SRF.
2. Pioneering Risk Mitigation Strategies – Platinum: Forbes Marshall, Gold: Lanxess India, Silver: Siemens Energy India, Bronze: Nestlé India.
3. Champion of Sustainable Procurement Practices – Platinum: ITC, Gold: Hindustan Zinc, Silver: Siemens Energy India, Bronze: Mahindra & Mahindra.
4. Trailblazer in Procurement Transformation Initiatives – Platinum: Hindustan Zinc, Gold: Mankind Pharma.
5. Innovator in Digital Technology Integration – Platinum: TVS Motor, Gold: Tata Steel, Silver: Bharti Airtel, Bronze: Coromandel International.
6. Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative Teamwork – Platinum: IMS (Pharmapoint Group), Gold: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Silver: Hindustan Unilever, Bronze: Envision Energy India.
7. Excellence in Innovation Award for Startups – Platinum: Imagine Marketing, Gold: VilCart Solutions, Silver: Sweet Karam Coffee.
8. Jury Choice Awards – Platinum: Grasim Industries (Birla Opus), Gold: Abbott Healthcare, Silver: L&T Realty Properties, Bronze: Castrol India.
Additional recognitions were given for Impactful Supply Chain Leaders and the Sankalp Se Siddhi Infrastructure award, celebrating outstanding leadership, innovation and excellence.
Partner Ecosystem
The event was made possible through a network of partners committed to advancing India’s supply‑chain transformation. Key partners included Welspun One, Allcargo Logistics, Arteria, V‑Trans, StackBox, TRST01, LoRRI and others. PwC India served as the Knowledge Partner, providing expertise on digital and sustainable supply‑chain practices.
About ET Edge
ET Edge, a Times Group initiative launched in 2013, creates global business intelligence through forums, exhibitions and community platforms across infrastructure, education, technology, retail, BFSI and telecom. It has expanded from domestic conferences to a multi‑format knowledge and networking ecosystem with a growing footprint in Southeast Asia and an increasing focus on government and B2C segments.
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