5.30 PM to 6.00 PM: Registration and Conversations
6.00 to 7.00 PM: PANEL
The Changing Role of CFOs in SMEs
For CFOs in SMEs particularly, the recent global economic downturn has been a pivotal event, though not in expected ways. Under a glaring spotlight, SME CFOs and their finance departments have had to address urgent capital acquisition, cash-flow and revenue challenges. Volatility and uncertainty also drew them into more frequent boardroom conversations about new investments, profitability, risk management and strategic decisions related to supply chains, pricing and production. SME Studies point out that finance’s effectiveness lags, particularly in broader areas of responsibility and impact, where company success often hinges on the CFO’s advice. Against this backdrop, today’s SME CFOs are faced with the need to tightly manage their balance sheets while positioning their companies for growth. This dual challenge requires them to define how they can make their operating models more flexible while simultaneously improving their financial planning and analytical capabilities.
Panelists
Ratan Kumar Roongta, Independent & Non – Executive Director, Mayur Uniquoters
Prabhu Dayal, Independent Director, Ruchi Soya Industries
Kailash G Gupta, Managing Director, Shree Prithvi Iron & Rolling Mills
Moderator
A. K. Godika, Executive Director, Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI)

7:00 PM to 7.30 PM: Keynote Address
Importance of the SMEs
Dr. Kanhaiya Lal Jain, Hony. Secretary General, Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI)

7.30 to 7.50 PM: Session
SMEs In India - Financing Options At Every Stage Of Growth
Naveen Bharadwaj, Senior Vice President & Zonal Business Head-Lending and Distribution, Religare Finvest

7.50 PM to 8:50 PM: PANEL
A New Business Technology Paradigm: The New Promise of Information Technology
SMEs acknowledge that usage of technology can bring in cost optimization, operational efficiency, energy efficiency and of course productivity improvement. There is buzz about cloud, social media, mobile. Technology is changing at an unprecedented rate and SMEs have enough on their minds than to try and keep track of it all. In this session, get a peek into some of the new technologies that are making businesses more efficient and effective. Also get to hear from those who already are using it.
Panelists
Rajendra Bhanawat, Managing Director, RIICO
Dinesh Pahadia, Deputy General Manager - IT, RIICO
Moderator
Srini Dampur, Vice President – R&D, National Engineering Industries

8.50 PM Onwards:
Cocktail & Dinner