Agenda
9:00AM - 9:20AM: Registration, Conversations & Connections
9:20AM - 9:30AM:Welcome Note
9:30AM - 10:15AM:Inaugural Keynote
Managing your business in good times so you are prepared for bad times
Rostow Ravanan, Chief Financial Officer, MindTree
10:15AM - 11:00AM: Session 1
"Evolving role of a CFO"
As business emerges from the downturn, CFOs and their teams are grappling with the increasing and competing demands placed upon them. Finance functions, traditionally focused on compliance and control, face tremendous pressure to tightly manage costs and to deliver information of improved quality and quantity to their organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing and aggressive environment.
What do today’s CEOs expect from their CFOs?
How can CFOs change to meet these expectations?
How can CFOs help drive value in their organizations?
Speakers
Ravi V, Chief Financial Officer, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
11:00AM - 11:20 AM: Morning Break
A chance to meet up with your friends and have a cup of coffee on the house!
11:20AM - 12 Noon: Session 2
Understanding the Feasibility and Implications of Merger & Acquisition
Local CFOs strive to expand their business networks and resources both at home and abroad through M&As; whilst MNCs’ CFOs look to M&As with local companies to tap into the Indian market. As strategic advisors, CFOs hold the responsibility of assessing the ventures’ profitability and determining the expansion strategy. It is crucial that CFOs have access to accurate forecasts to make informed decisions and strategies to maximize returns on investments. In this discussion, CFOs will determine the feasibility and implications for entering mergers, joint ventures or acquisition plans
Recognizing the ideal time to venture out – when and when not to invest?
Strategies for growth - joint venture, merger or acquisition?
Key factors to consider when assessing a merger or acquisition target
Analyzing the pros and cons of M&A
Identifying opportunities and risks in the global market
How to integrate the two different companies after the M&A deal?
Examining M&A financing strategies
Speakers
Sujit Sircar, Chief Financial Officer, iGate
12:00 Noon - 01:00PM: Panel
SMB Strategies
For all CFOs, the prospect of economic recovery is certainly a welcome one. But CFOs at small and midsize businesses (SMB) face some unique growth opportunities – and challenges – as they steer their companies into the future.
Dealing with banks
Supporting innovation without going broke
Formulating an acquisition strategy
The CFO/CEO relationship
Making the most of key finance technology
Navigating the politics of a family business
Mastering the art of negotiation
Evaluating exit options
Reducing audit costs
Managing your private equity
Measuring the impact of innovation
Speakers
Ramasubramanian Komaralingam , Chief Financial Officer, Tata Elxsi
Ramkumar Krishnamachari, Group Chief Financial Officer, Just Dial
Moderator
Alok Bajpai, Chief Financial Officer, Intelligroup
1:00PM - 2:00PM: Networking Lunch
Break for lunch on the house and a chance to catch up with each other!
2:00PM - 2:45PM: Session 3
Improving Performance Management through Business Analytics and Financial Analysis
With the diversification and globalization of business operations, CFOs need to be equipped with updated and accurate data, analysis and forecasts to enable them to make informed and forward-looking decisions. Here, CFOs will share the business analytics approach to financial analysis and forecasting, and discuss how it gives them unrivalled access to hidden insights which can be used to execute proactive strategies for long-term business growth
Exploring key business analytics applications to attain business success:
Understanding how business information can be integrated, consolidated and assessed to facilitate accurate financial analysis
Developing accurate financial forecasting strategies and laying out short and long-term plans to maximize profits
Assessing your market and credit risks and developing informed strategies to secure your investments
Effectively utilizing financial analysis and forecasting results to develop forward-looking business strategies
Shifting resources to support the most profitable areas of the business
Improving transparency for decision-making and anticipating business outcome to drive a smarter enterprise Speakers
Sathya Kalyanasundaram, Finance & Operations Director, Texas Instruments
2:45PM - 3:30PM: Session 4
Successfully Leveraging Capital Markets to Raise Funds
Maintaining a healthy level of capital is critical for organizational expansion and modernization and to enable organizations to respond to unforeseen circumstances. Capital markets in India offer opportunities to raise significant funds. It is important that CFOs are familiar with the latest trends in fundraising. In this session, CFOs will share their experience of raising funds through the capital markets.
Assessing channels to raise funds through the capital markets
The pros and cons of raising funds through IPOs
Evaluating the activity and trends of the capital markets
Analyzing instruments used for raising capital—bank debt, bonds, equities and mezzanine finance.
Speaker
Ramoji Tejomurtula, Chief Finance Officer, Manipal Hospitals
3:30PM - 3:45PM:Afternoon Break
Some time out for you to grab another coffee and a well earned rest.
3:45PM - 4:45PM: Panel
Developing Effective Financial Risk Management Strategies In A Volatile Economy
Formulating an effective financial risk management framework is critical. CFOs are actively managing market risks stemming from interest rate and currency rate fluctuations to ensure higher returns on investments. Re-thinking risk management strategies to counteract any sudden fluctuations in the local and international markets is a top priority for CFOs.
Identifying and mitigating the core financial risks
Managing credit and market risks effectively
Changing loan regulations - how to best manage your interest rate risks?
Hedging risks using financial instruments
Deciding the appropriate extent of risk exposure - mediating between risk-taking and long-term organizational growth
Evaluating your current organizational risk profile
Integrating risk management functions and processes for enhanced Efficiency
Providing a unified picture of risk for stakeholders and improving the organization’s ability to manage risks effectively
Speakers
Madhu Menon, Chief Finance and Administrative Officer, Tesco
Venkata K. Narayana , Chief Financial Officer, Prestige Group
Arnab Roy , Chief Financial Officer, GE Energy – Industrial Solutions
ModeratorSandeep Kejriwal, Chief Financial Officer, EMC Corporation
4:45PM: Conclusion
9:00AM - 9:20AM: Registration, Conversations & Connections
9:20AM - 9:30AM:Welcome Note
9:30AM - 10:15AM:Inaugural Keynote
Managing your business in good times so you are prepared for bad times
10:15AM - 11:00AM: Session 1
"Evolving role of a CFO"
As business emerges from the downturn, CFOs and their teams are grappling with the increasing and competing demands placed upon them. Finance functions, traditionally focused on compliance and control, face tremendous pressure to tightly manage costs and to deliver information of improved quality and quantity to their organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing and aggressive environment.
11:00AM - 11:20 AM: Morning Break
A chance to meet up with your friends and have a cup of coffee on the house!
11:20AM - 12 Noon: Session 2
Understanding the Feasibility and Implications of Merger & Acquisition
Local CFOs strive to expand their business networks and resources both at home and abroad through M&As; whilst MNCs’ CFOs look to M&As with local companies to tap into the Indian market. As strategic advisors, CFOs hold the responsibility of assessing the ventures’ profitability and determining the expansion strategy. It is crucial that CFOs have access to accurate forecasts to make informed decisions and strategies to maximize returns on investments. In this discussion, CFOs will determine the feasibility and implications for entering mergers, joint ventures or acquisition plans
12:00 Noon - 01:00PM: Panel
SMB Strategies
For all CFOs, the prospect of economic recovery is certainly a welcome one. But CFOs at small and midsize businesses (SMB) face some unique growth opportunities – and challenges – as they steer their companies into the future.
In this session, our panelist will dig deep into the issues faced by senior finance executives at SMBs with a focus on innovative strategies and best practices applicable to small and midsize operations.
1:00PM - 2:00PM: Networking Lunch
Break for lunch on the house and a chance to catch up with each other!
2:00PM - 2:45PM: Session 3
Improving Performance Management through Business Analytics and Financial Analysis
With the diversification and globalization of business operations, CFOs need to be equipped with updated and accurate data, analysis and forecasts to enable them to make informed and forward-looking decisions. Here, CFOs will share the business analytics approach to financial analysis and forecasting, and discuss how it gives them unrivalled access to hidden insights which can be used to execute proactive strategies for long-term business growth
- Predictive risk analytics
- Business process management
- Enterprise and corporate performance management
2:45PM - 3:30PM: Session 4
Successfully Leveraging Capital Markets to Raise Funds
Maintaining a healthy level of capital is critical for organizational expansion and modernization and to enable organizations to respond to unforeseen circumstances. Capital markets in India offer opportunities to raise significant funds. It is important that CFOs are familiar with the latest trends in fundraising. In this session, CFOs will share their experience of raising funds through the capital markets.
3:30PM - 3:45PM:Afternoon Break
Some time out for you to grab another coffee and a well earned rest.
3:45PM - 4:45PM: Panel
Developing Effective Financial Risk Management Strategies In A Volatile Economy
Formulating an effective financial risk management framework is critical. CFOs are actively managing market risks stemming from interest rate and currency rate fluctuations to ensure higher returns on investments. Re-thinking risk management strategies to counteract any sudden fluctuations in the local and international markets is a top priority for CFOs.
Moderator
4:45PM: Conclusion
