Powering Innovation at the Intersection of Franchising, SME Excellence, and Enterprise.

The Bharat Startup Summit is the definitive platform for the next generation of job creators. Moving beyond the "startup frenzy," we focus on sustainable, scalable, and high-impact business models.
Mission: To bridge the gap between grassroots innovation and institutional scale by embedding startups directly into the country’s largest franchise and SME trade corridors. We provide the mentorship, capital access, and market connectivity required to turn bold ideas into household names.

Co-Located Events

May 17, 2026

Reaching a momentous milestone, the 2026 Franchise Awards mark two decades of honoring leaders in Indian franchising.
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May 16 - 17, 2026

Meet 500+ franchisors across diverse industries, network with 40,000+ verified buyers, and gain insights from the startup community. Find your perfect franchise fit, secure funding, and launch your business success story.
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May 16-17, 2026

The Indian SME sector is no longer "small"—it’s the engine of the economy. At Franchise India 2026, we are dedicating a premier zone to the SME Enablers & B2B Solutions. With over 40,000+ verified business buyers and 500+ brands under one roof.

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Accelerating Growth in the Era of Scale.

Startups often struggle to bridge the gap between "concept" and "commercial dominance." By integrating the Bharat Startup Summit into India’s largest business ecosystem, we provide a fast-track to scale.

The Trinity of Scale:

Bharat Startup Summit: High-impact ideation, capital access, and strategic pitching.
Franchise India Expo: Scaling through proven, pan-India distribution and retail networks.
SME Expo: Leveraging a robust backbone of logistics, supply chain, and B2B operational solutions.

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Our Speakers

Anupam Bansal

Executive Director at Liberty Shoes Limited

Ashish Chandra

AI Strategist, Gen AI Leader and Global Partner at KPMG

Akash Srivastava

Chief Business Development Officer (Non-Yum Brands) at Devyani International Limited

Rahull Raghuvanshii

Managing Director, Jetts Fitness India

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Head Operations, Titan World

Previous Speakers

Mohamed Al Madani

Chairman of TAGMOA & ALMADINI Group

Rekha Sharma

MP Rajya Sabha, Former NCW Chairperson

Sarveshwar Shukla

CM YUVA Mission, UP

Dr. Milind Kamble

Founder Chairman DICCI

Arunabh Sinha

Founder, UClean

Pulkit Jain

Co-Founder InsightGeeks

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Tanishq Corp Retail

Radhakrishnan

CFO, La Pinoz Pizza

Seema Jhingan

Senior Partner, LexCounsel

Akash Srivastava

Devyani International Limited

Anand Ramanathan

Partner and Consumer Industry Leader, Deloitte India

Jasmeet Singh

Chief Commercial Officer, Holidays & Experiences, MakeMyTrip

Rajat Agrawal

CEO, Barista Coffee

Sandip Baksi

CEO, Nuvora Retail

Nitin Joshi

Business Consultant & Influencer

Vikram Shah

Chief Business Officer, Meritto

Anupam Bansal

Executive Director, Liberty Shoes

Satish Puranam

VP, Franchise Strategy & Operations, Reliance Retail

Tanmay Bhargava

Partner, Vijit Creations

Akash Kalra

3rd Generation Owner & Managing Director, United Group

Dr. S K Rathor

Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Sanfort

Anand Jain

Director, Nothing Before Coffee

Mahendra Sureka

Founder & CEO – India, MACJ

Shruti Khaneja

Vice President - Offline Sales, Clovia

CA(Dr.) Rajeev Gupta

Founder, Golden Bells

Aryan Bawa

Founder, Iris Fine Jewels

Dr Blossom Kochhar

Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies

Rajesh Kapase

CEO, Trackon

Mahendra Prabhudas Bajaj

CMD, Nandi Panchgavya Pvt Ltd

Saurabh Sharma

Head - E Commerce & B2B, Juniper

Amar Preet Singh

Co-Founder & COO, Neeman's

Siddharth Jain

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) | Global Ed Group

Toinali Chophi

Founder & CEO, Beauty Barn

Priykant Gautam

Director, Taste Aces Pvt Ltd. Founder: omny kitchen by chef Vicky ratnani, plaka by chef ajay chopra , Hydrama

LALIT AGARWAL

Founder & MD, V-Mart Retail Ltd

Alvin Lesmana

Business Development Supervisor, AICHA

Manaswinee Ghadei

Head of Franchise, Bodycraft

Manish Sharma

Co-Founder & COO - Karigari By Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Dutchman Port & The Flying Dutchman || Director - Futomic Group

Moloy Chakravorty

MD & Founder, Beyond Red Ocean Consulting | ActionCOACH West Bengal

Mukesh Gupta

Director - Strategy Consulting, Deloitte India

Chaitanya Sabharwal

Co-Founder & CEO – Biryani Queen

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Engaging and Informative Summit Sessions

The Rise of Bharat’s Consumer Economy

Rise of aspirational consumers across Bharat
Shift towards branded and organised consumption
Digital infrastructure enabling demand

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Bharat’s Consumption Story: Policy, Demand and the Next Growth Markets

Policy push and economic drivers of consumption
Accessibility of ‘branded’ trust in ‘organised’ environment
How to push consumption through digital channels in a more ‘responsible’ manner

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Capital Behind Consumer Brands: Funding the Next Wave of D2C and Retail

Investor focus areas in consumer and retail brands
Shift towards profitability and sustainable growth
D2C vs retail-led investment models

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Building a Winning Consumer Brand: From Digital First to Market Leader

Building brand identity in a saturated market
Role of storytelling community and creators
Transition from online to offline retail

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Founder Journeys From Idea to Retail Shelf

From idea validation to product-market fit
Early growth hacks and scaling challenges
Entering offline retail and distribution

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Why Attend?

Great Speakers: Listen to the leading thoughtleaders from around the Country.
Interactive Panel Discussions: Don’t just listen to them, probe them to know the right strategies that will help your business
Networking: Network with the thought leaders, Entrepreneurs, Leading Media, Investors, Startups, business owners and more
Meet New Businesses: Meet New business from all sectors starting from Retail, Fashion, F&B, Education, Technology to Healthcare and more. They are looking for franchisees or investors

STARTUP EVENT

Co-Located Events

Accelerating Growth in the Era of Scale.

Our Speakers

Anupam Bansal

Executive Director at Liberty Shoes Limited

Ashish Chandra

AI Strategist, Gen AI Leader and Global Partner at KPMG

Akash Srivastava

Chief Business Development Officer (Non-Yum Brands) at Devyani International Limited

Rahull Raghuvanshii

Managing Director, Jetts Fitness India

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Head Operations, Titan World

Previous Speakers

Mohamed Al Madani

Chairman of TAGMOA & ALMADINI Group

Rekha Sharma

MP Rajya Sabha, Former NCW Chairperson

Sarveshwar Shukla

CM YUVA Mission, UP

Dr. Milind Kamble

Founder Chairman DICCI

Arunabh Sinha

Founder, UClean

Pulkit Jain

Co-Founder InsightGeeks

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Tanishq Corp Retail

Radhakrishnan

CFO, La Pinoz Pizza

Seema Jhingan

Senior Partner, LexCounsel

Akash Srivastava

Devyani International Limited

Anand Ramanathan

Partner and Consumer Industry Leader, Deloitte India

Jasmeet Singh

Chief Commercial Officer, Holidays & Experiences, MakeMyTrip

Rajat Agrawal

CEO, Barista Coffee

Sandip Baksi

CEO, Nuvora Retail

Nitin Joshi

Business Consultant & Influencer

Vikram Shah

Chief Business Officer, Meritto

Anupam Bansal

Executive Director, Liberty Shoes

Satish Puranam

VP, Franchise Strategy & Operations, Reliance Retail

Tanmay Bhargava

Partner, Vijit Creations

Akash Kalra

3rd Generation Owner & Managing Director, United Group

Dr. S K Rathor

Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Sanfort

Anand Jain

Director, Nothing Before Coffee

Mahendra Sureka

Founder & CEO – India, MACJ

Shruti Khaneja

Vice President - Offline Sales, Clovia

CA(Dr.) Rajeev Gupta

Founder, Golden Bells

Aryan Bawa

Founder, Iris Fine Jewels

Dr Blossom Kochhar

Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies

Rajesh Kapase

CEO, Trackon

Mahendra Prabhudas Bajaj

CMD, Nandi Panchgavya Pvt Ltd

Saurabh Sharma

Head - E Commerce & B2B, Juniper

Amar Preet Singh

Co-Founder & COO, Neeman's

Siddharth Jain

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) | Global Ed Group

Toinali Chophi