India EV Day

09:00
–
10:00 AM
Registration
Ashita Marya
CEO & Consulting Editor, Franchise India

10:00
–
10:10 AM
Opening Address
Ashita Marya
CEO & Consulting Editor, Franchise India

10:00
– 10:30
AM
Keynote: India’s E-Mobility Vision 2030: Charging
Towards a Greener Future
- National EV Policy landscape
- India’s targets for EV adoption
- Green infrastructure & urban mobility planning
Mohamed Al Madani
Chairman of TAGMOA & ALMADINI Group of Companies
LLC.

10:30
–
11:15 AM
Panel : Drive the Future: Accelerating the Shift from
ICE to Ev’s
Highlights
Exploring the development of robust EV charging
networks and energy grid enhancements to support
mass adoption.
Assessing how electrification contributes to carbon
neutrality, cleaner air, and global climate
commitments.
Examining how automakers are reimagining vehicle
design, production, and supply chains for an EV-centric
future.
Discussing the role of government policies, subsidies,
and regulations in driving the transition from ICE to EV.
Understanding consumer perceptions, cost
considerations, range anxiety, and what’s needed to
encourage mainstream acceptance.

11:15
–
12:00 PM
Panel: Powering Progress: Scaling EV Charging
Infrastructure for the Future
Highlights
Charging infrastructure must keep pace with rising EV
adoption.
Urban and highway corridors both require a balanced
expansion strategy.
Government incentives, combined with private
investment, are key to accelerating charger
deployment.
Battery swapping stations were highlighted as essential
for commercial two- and three-wheeler segments.
Need for uniform charging connectors, payment
systems, and roaming capabilities across networks
Goal to make charging “as easy as ATM access.
Mukesh Gupta
Director – Strategy Consulting, Deloitte India
Anupam Bansal
Executive Director, Liberty Shoes
Rajesh Kapase
CEO, Trackon
Lalit Agarwal
Founder & MD, V-Mart Retail Ltd
Kumar Nitesh
CEO - Ajio Business / Reliance Footprint / Trend
Footwear /
Lee Cooper / Catwalk / Performax
Ashita Marya
CEO & Consulting Editor, Franchise India

12:00
PM –
12:30 PM
Fire Side Chat (Skilled Force & EV Manufacturing
Plant)
Priykant Gautam
Director, Taste Aces Pvt Ltd. Founder: omny kitchen
by chef
Vicky ratnani, plaka by chef ajay chopra , Hydrama
Radhakrishnan
CFO and Head Legal, La Pino’z Pizza
Alvin Lesmana
Business Development Supervisor, AICHA
Chaitanya Sabharwal
Founder & CEO, Biryani Queen

12:30
–
1:15 PM
Panel – Building the Powerhouse: Accelerating Battery
Manufacturing in India
Highlights:
Batteries are the backbone of the EV and energy
storage revolution
Developing a strong domestic battery ecosystem is
critical for energy security and reducing import
dependency.
Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced
Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing.
Global vs. Local: Bridging the Technology Gap
Focus on high energy density, safety, and lifecycle
efficiency.
Batteries not only for electric mobility but also for
stationary storage, grid balancing, and solar integration
Seema Jhingan
Senior Partner, LexCounsel, Law Offices

1:15 - 2:15 PM

2:15 - 2:30 PM
Keynote or Industry Report

2:30 - 3:15 PM
Panel- Reimagining Mobility: The Fusion of EV Design
and Software-Defined Vehicles(SDV) Technology
Highlights:
EV Design Innovation in the SDV Era : Integration of
aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and modular
battery placement is reshaping vehicle aesthetics and
functionality.
EVs are evolving into connected devices powered by AI
and edge-cloud computing.
As vehicles become more connected, cybersecurity and
data protection are top priorities.
Digital twin and software-in-the-loop (SIL) methods
reduce time-to-market and enhance testing precision.
Software-defined design enables localization of
features without changing hardware.
SDVs will redefine how we perceive, use, and interact
with vehicles.

3:15 - 3:45 PM

3:45 - 4:30 PM
Panel - Electrifying Commercial Vehicle Transport: The
Rise of EV Coaches & Buses in India
Highlights:
EV buses are central to India’s efforts to reduce urban
pollution and fossil fuel dependency, especially in
densely populated cities and transit corridors.
Schemes like FAME II, PM-eBus Sewa, and state-level
subsidies are accelerating EV bus adoption in both
metro and Tier 2 cities.
EV buses offer significant savings on fuel and
maintenance, with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) now
competing with diesel buses in many routes.
Key hurdles include high upfront costs, range anxiety
for intercity travel, and need for localized battery and
drivetrain solutions
Startup, Franchise & Consumer Tech Day

09:00
–
10:00
AM
Registration & Gujarati Breakfast
- Hosted by GUSEC; demo corner with D2C/F&B kiosks, IoT-vending and AR/VR
retail tech
showcases.
Dr. Milind Kamble
Founder Chairman of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce
and
Industry (DICCI)

10:00
–
10:15 AM
Opening Keynote
- Chief Secretary, Gujarat on “Gujarat’s Franchise & Consumer Economy
2.0”—policy
support for retail chains & emerging tech.
Moloy Chakravorty
MD & Founder, Beyond Red Ocean Consulting |
ActionCOACH
West Bengal
Rajat Agrawal
CEO, Barista Coffee
Anand Jain
Director, Nothing Before Coffee

10:15
–
10:45 AM
Keynote: From Garage to High-Street — Scaling
Consumer Brands
in Bharat
- Gujarat D2C success stories (Mamaearth, Licious), mall roll-outs, JioMart &
e-commerce
integrations.
Tanmay Bhargava
Master Franchisee
Shikhar Kohli
Master Franchisee - La pino'z, Tanishq, Carat Lane
Ashish Rathi
Shatambhari Retail
Pulkit Jain
Co-Founder InsightGeeks, TrackoField

10:45
– 11:20
AM
Panel 1: Franchise Growth Strategies — Beyond F&B
- Education & wellness franchising (Talwalkars expansion); regulatory
checklists;
outlet-management software.
Siddharth Jain
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) | Global Ed Group
Vikram Shah
Chief Business Officer, Meritto
Dr. S K Rathor
Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Sanfort
CA(Dr.) Rajeev Gupta
Founder, Golden Bells

11:20
– 11:55
AM
Panel 2: Retail Realities — Building Omni-Channel
Journeys
- Kirana-tech pilots in Ahmedabad; blockchain for transparent, Port-to-shelf
supply-chains.

11:55
AM –
12:30 PM
Panel 3: Smart Retail Tech — AI & IoT in Consumer
Engagement
- AI-driven demand forecasting; IoT-powered smart shelves; last-mile delivery
tracking
apps.

12:30
– 01:30
PM
Networking Lunch
- Showcasing Khadi & handicraft brands, regional packaged foods; live
solar-ice-cream
demo.

01:30
– 02:05
PM
Panel 4: Funding Consumer & Franchise Ventures
- What VCs/angels look for in retail/franchise pitches; NBFC & micro-loan
models (GRGB
pilots).

02:05
– 02:40
PM
Panel 5: Brand Building & Marketing for Bharat’s Mass
Market
- Gujarati-language campaigns; influencer & street-marketing strategies in
Tier 2/3
towns.

02:40
– 03:15
PM
Panel 6: Consumer Tech Lite — Enabling Retail
Innovation
- POS & inventory SaaS for small chains; AR/VR “try-before-you-buy” demos in
lifestyle
retail.

03:15
– 03:45
PM
Tea Break
- Gujarati snacks + sampling from retail-tech partners.

03:45
– 04:20
PM
Panel 7: Frugal Innovation & Social Commerce
- Jugaad product design case studies; social-commerce livelihoods via WhatsApp
storefronts in rural Gujarat.

04:20
– 04:55
PM
Panel 8: AI for Consumer Insights & Personalization
- ML models for hyper-local segmentation; chatbot & voice-assistant pilots in
Gujarati.

04:55
– 05:25
PM
Startup & Franchise Pitch Showcase
- Top 6 ventures (3 franchise concepts, 3 D2C/retail tech) — 3-minute pitches
judged by
retail VCs, corporates & mentors.