Panelists & Speakers

Chairman and Director of a wide range of major corporations

Managing Director, SLR Metaliks Ltd

Mr. Raj Kumar Goel

Managing Director, SLR Metaliks Ltd

Mr. Rajkumar Goel, the Managing Director of SLR Metaliks Ltd, has been at the helm since the company's inception in 2007 and its successful commissioning in 2013. With a wealth of experience in the steel manufacturing sector, he has played a pivotal role in steering the company through various stages of growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Under his visionary leadership, SLR Metaliks has emerged as a key playerin the alloy steel industry. One of his most notable achievements has beenthe establishment of a fully integrated alloy steel plant, complemented by a progressive shift towards renewable energy sources. The company now operates solar, wind, and hydro energy plants that not only reduce its environmental footprint but also ensure long-term operational efficiency and energy security. These initiatives reflect Mr. Goel’s commitment to building a future-ready, responsible industrial enterprise.

However, Mr. Goel’s approach to leadership goes far beyond technical expertise. He is a firm believer in the power of Indian ethos and wisdom, particularly drawing inspiration from Lord Ram and the Ramayan as guiding principles for modern-day management. According to him, Ramayan is not just a spiritual text but a timeless management manual—teaching discipline, team alignment, ethical eadership, purpose-driven action, and crisis navigation. He believes that the character of Lord Ram embodies the ideal manager, who leads with compassion, strategy, and unwavering focus, inspiring others to rise above routine tasks with clarity and purpose.

He encourages contemporary managers and industry leaders to adopt thevalues of dharma (duty), sankalp (resolve), and maryada (discipline) in their daily routines—turning ordinary tasks into purposeful actions. His vision is to integrate these teachings into corporate life tocreate leaders who are not only efficient but also value-driven, resilient, and deeply rooted in cultural intelligence.

Embracing the adage "Every cloud has a silver lining", Mr. Goel hassled with a calm resolve even in the most turbulent times. His journey is marked by an enduring focus on resilience, sustainability, and cultural grounding—making him not only an industrialist but also a thought leader redefining management through the lens of Bharatiya wisdom.

Head – Corporate Banking, Global & Large Clients- ICICI Bank

Anuj Bhargava

Head – Corporate Banking, Global & Large Clients- ICICI Bank

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Anuj began his career with ICICI Limited as a Management Trainee in 1998 and has successfully completed various assignments in different roles in the Bank and group companies during the 27 years of his illustrious career.
During the initial years, he worked in the areas of project appraisal and monitoring-the core functions of the erstwhile ICICI Limited and handled projects in a broad spectrum of
industries like steel, textiles, paper and cement. In 2003, he moved to the Investment Banking division of ICICI Securities in the Mergers & Acquisitions team and went on to become the Head of the Business Restructuring Group.
In 2007, he moved to ICICI Bank as the head of the private investment desk, with a focus on the infrastructure sector. In 2009, he additionally looked after a part of the corporate
banking portfolio in the western region.In 2010, as the corporate banking business was poised for a new wave of growth, he was in-charge of the Corporate & Government Banking Group, North India. In 2015, he was additionally, given the responsibility for Corporate Banking for South India.
In 2018, apart from his existing portfolio, he was designated as the National Head of Multi-National Companies (MNCs) & Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
In January 2022, he moved to Retail Banking and was Head of Customer 360-degree Banking, Liabilities Business, Branch Banking, Marketing & Strategic Alliances, Self-Employed Segment, and Small & Medium Enterprises.
In June 2023, he was given responsibility of the Corporate Banking for Global Clients, Multi-National Corporations and Public Sector Undertaking at ICICI Bank.
Since August 2025, he is heading Corporate Banking at ICICI Bank and is responsible for Global & Large Corporates.
He serves as an additional Director on the Board of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, one of India’s leading private life insurers. In addition, he is also a Director on the Board of Indian Oil LNG Private Limited

EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

Anuj was born on December 10, 1975, in Mathura, UP. Post his schooling at Sherwood College, Nainital, he joined Sydenham College, Mumbai, for a bachelor’s degree in commerce,
which he completed in 1997. Simultaneously he completed his Chartered Accountancy in May 1998.
Anuj lives in Mumbai with his wife and their two sons.

Chairman of Sigma Group of Companies, Real Assets Resources Ltd, Amenda Ventures and Bioryca Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Chairman, Trust Board at Ekal Global Foundation

Founder Goals101 - Big Data : FinTech : AI Company

Chairman & Managing Director, Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited

Punit Gopikishan Makharia

Chairman & Managing Director, Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited

Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd., established in 1993 is a leading manufacturer of Dyes, Dye Intermediates, and Fertilisers. Having started manufacturing in the year 2001 with a single product, we have aggressively expanded its portfolio to over 25 products. Today, we have become a force to reckon with and are on the path of sustained leadership.

Promoted by first generation entrepreneurs, the endeavor of the Company has always been towards a stable and sustainable operating system. Our team of professionals is constantly engaged in strategic planning encompassing forward & backward integration, improvising optimum utilization of inputs, upgrading technology and most of all identifying areas for improvements for eco-friendly products and processes. This has resulted in our exponential growth and laying down of a track record as a stable player in the segment. With our recent venture in the manufacturing of
Reactive Dyes and Textile Chemicals, the Company has headed towards being a “one-stop shop” for the Textile Effects industry.

SHREE PUSHKAR also manufactures a wide range of Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners, thus catering to the widest range of customers; from the smallest of “Farmers to Multinationals.

SHREE PUSHKAR has two subsidiaries also namely Kisan Phosphates Private Limited and Madhya Bharat Phosphate Private Limited which are operating in the State of Haryana and Madhya Pradesh respectively.

Brief Profile of Mr. Punit Gopikishan Makharia, Chairman & Managing Director, Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited

Aged 54 years, a resident Indian national, is the Chairman & Managing Director of Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers (“the Company”). He is one of the Promoters of the Company and has been a Director in the Company since its incorporation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Mumbai University.

He has more than two decades of experience in the chemical industry and specializes in the sector of dyes, dye intermediates and fertilizers. He is the guiding force behind the strategic decisions of the Company and has been instrumental in planning and formulating the overall business strategy and developing business relations for the Company.

Under his leadership, the Company has demonstrated notable progress, driven by strategic initiatives and a focus on sustainable growth.

Chairman, Vyankatesh Group of Companies National Secretary, Bharat Global Industry Forum (BGIF)

Founder, and Managing Partner IvyCap Ventures Advisors Pvt Ltd

Vikram Gupta

Founder, and Managing Partner IvyCap Ventures Advisors Pvt Ltd

Vikram Gupta is the Founder and Managing Partner of IvyCap Ventures, a leading USD 650 million venture capital firm, recognised as one of India’s largest homegrown VC funds. IvyCap Ventures has invested in over 60 innovative companies across diverse sectors, including HealthTech, ConsumerTech, DeepTech, FinTech, EdTech, AgriTech, and Electric Vehicles (EV).

The firm’s portfolio includes some of India’s most notable emerging brands such as Bluestone, Purplle, Snitch, Miko, FtCash, Celcius Logistics, Dhruva Space, and BotSync, showcasing IvyCap’s strong commitment to building scalable businesses across technology-led and consumer-driven markets. IvyCap Funds are backed by over 25 leading Indian institutional investors, who have invested across multiple IvyCap funds.

Vikram conceptualised and played a key role in setting up India’s first Endowment Fund at IIT Delhi, which was launched in October 2019 by the Hon’ble President of India. This initiative reflects IvyCap’s distinctive approach of reinvesting a portion of its profits into seeding endowment funds across premier educational institutions in India, including IITs and IIMs. The objective of these funds is to strengthen the country’s educational ecosystem and foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and intellectual property creation in India.

IvyCap’s governance framework is supported by distinguished industry experts and IIT/IIM faculty members on its Board of Advisors, ensuring strong decision-making and long-term value creation for portfolio companies.

Through IvyCap’s alumni and mentorship network, Vikram emphasises hands-on engagement, providing critical guidance to help startups achieve sustainable growth and long-term success. Prior to founding IvyCap, he was a founding member of a Piramal-sponsored USD 100 million healthcare-focused private equity fund, which he successfully raised during the 2008 global economic downturn.

Vikram holds a B.Tech. from IIT Delhi, where he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, USA, where he has been honoured with the Distinguished Hall of Fame Award.

Head of Economic Research- ICICI Bank

Head of India Global at KPMG

Advisor , Department Of Cooperation at Government Of Haryana

Chairman, Global Board of Trustees, TiE | Currently cultivating top-tier tech talent | Founder & CEO | Speaker

Murali Bukkapatnam

Chairman, Global Board of Trustees, TiE | Currently cultivating top-tier tech talent | Founder & CEO | Speaker

Murali Bukkapatnam is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and global ecosystem builder, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at TiE Global, the world's largest network dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across borders. With a career that bridges continents and cultures, Murali has been instrumental in shaping the future of startup ecosystems through innovation, inclusion, and strategic mentorship.

He is the Founder and Chairman of Volksy Technologies, a venture development studio that partners with emerging startups to shape business strategy, drive execution, and unlock long-term value. Through Volksy, Murali has contributed to the growth of several early-stage ventures, focusing on scalable models that address real-world challenges in sectors such as workforce development, home healthcare, and smart energy.

Murali's journey from Silicon Valley to India is a compelling narrative of purpose-driven leadership. He served as Managing Director of BSP Systems in the U.S. before returning to India to co-found enterprises that blended commercial success with social impact—including initiatives aimed at skilling women and youth from underserved communities.

At TiE, Murali's leadership spans over a decade, from serving as President of TiE Hyderabad to now leading the global network as Chairman. Under his leadership, TiE has sharpened its focus on building a globally connected and locally empowered ecosystem—scaling mentorship, expanding cross-border investor networks, and elevating thought leadership across continents.

A dynamic speaker and cultural narrator, Murali frequently delivers keynotes that inspire action and spark dialogue—from “Innovate for the Globe: India’s Moment to Shine” to “Finding Sita”, a reflection on choices, challenges, and the entrepreneurial spirit. His vision is clear: position Indian and emerging market entrepreneurs as architects of global solutions—particularly in areas like sustainability, health tech, climate innovation, and digital inclusion.

Murali holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Southeastern University (U.S.), where he received the Dean's Award, and a Bachelor's degree from Sri Krishnadevaraya University (India). He is also a mentor to founders, an angel investor, and a regular contributor to entrepreneurship programs at institutions like IIT Hyderabad.

Passionate about building ecosystems that transcend boundaries, Murali brings his deep interest in behavioral psychology, productivity, and the power of networks to every initiative he leads.

CEO, Global Keynote Speaker, Business Strategist & Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur and Investor

Managing Director & CEO of ANZ India Business Chamber (ANZIBC)

Advocate and Solicitor at the Bombay High Court

Partner at C.R. Sharedalal & Co

Managing Director @ Punjab Angels Network | Leading Financial Strategist

CEO at #CapTech2026

Chairman, MindCraft

Partner – CNK & Associates LLP

Yusuf Hakim

Partner – CNK & Associates LLP

Professional Practice:

In practice as a Chartered Accountant since 1996.
Partner of the firm of CNK & Associates LLP, spearheading its Business and Transaction Advisory Practice and Indirect Tax.

Focus Areas of Practice:

Business & Transaction Advisory:

Advised several leading clients on a wide spectrum of business and transaction advisory services encompassing the following:
End-to-end Transaction Advisory Services - negotiation of term sheet, deal structure, valuations, due diligence, implementation support.
Internal Restructuring Advisory – merger/demerger/business transfer, capital reduction/buyback).
Inbound Investment Advisory – structure, valuation, implementation support.
Succession Planning – strategy, ownership/control segregation, tax advisory for family businesses/members and implementation support.
Conceptualized structures for inbound and outbound investments, including valuations, direct and indirect tax implications, SEBI and corporate laws, NBFC Regulations, foreign exchange regulations and stamp duty implications.

Indirect Tax:

Advised clients across sectors on the entire gamut of indirect taxes, with emphasis on goods and service tax, encompassing the following:
Representation regulatory authorities up to the level of Commissioner (Appeals), including attending to show cause notices, appeals and pre-deposit waiver applications, departmental audits and investigations, refunds. Have also briefed counsels in matters at the Tribunal and High Court levels.
Conducted health checks on client’s operations for indirect tax compliances.
Impact assessment on business due to GST.

Eminence Activities:

Co-authored a book on Non-Banking Financial Companies Regulations. on behalf of the Bombay Chartered Accountants Society. The book dealt with all regulatory amendments made by the January 1998 Directions and the accounting and provisioning requirements for Non-Performing Assets.
Have been quoted in newspapers (Times of India) on tax matters.
Have delivered talks at seminars/workshops organized by professional bodies and at corporate training programmes.

Educational Qualifications::

F.C.A., November 1994 : Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CISA, June 2003 : Information Systems Audit & Control Association, USA

CIA, May 2004 : Institute of Internal Auditors, USA

B. Com, April 1991 : Sydenham College, University of Mumbai

CEO and Founder, WayScape Pty Ltd Founder, Wayfinder Agency

Rebecca Moroney

CEO and Founder, WayScape Pty Ltd Founder, Wayfinder Agency

Rebecca Moroney is a visionary technology and real estate leader who has spent more than two decades building and scaling high-growth businesses. Her career began in the corporate sector, where she held executive senior roles in IT, operations, and strategic growth, guiding businesses from concept to category dominance. This corporate foundation sharpened her skills in process design, technology deployment, and market scaling, capabilities she later brought to real estate.

Driven by a desire to raise standards and improve client experiences, Rebecca founded Wayfinder Agency, which she grew into a trusted national buyer’s agency. Known for its rigorous processes, client advocacy, and measurable results, Wayfinder quickly earned a reputation for delivering better property outcomes and fostering genuine trust with clients. Now adding selling in to the portfolio, Rebecca is driving a new approach to representing vendors by selling to “the heart” of properties in the offmarket and appealing to national and global audiences with visually appealing marketing.

Rebecca’s experience in both technology and real estate became the catalyst for her next and most ambitious venture, founding WayScape Pty Ltd, a ground-breaking PropTech ecosystem designed to transform how property professionals work and how consumers experience real estate.

Rebecca is a vocal advocate for professional standards, practical certification, and the responsible use of AI to protect consumers while lifting industry performance. Her vision for WayScape is not just to improve efficiency, it’s to set a new global benchmark for how technology can elevate the ethics, transparency, and outcomes in real estate.

Her speaking topics include:

The rise of Agentic AI and how it is redefining real estate workflows.

Building category-defining platforms that transform industry norms.

Elevating professional standards through integrated training and certification.

Designing connected systems that give leaders real-time clarity on pipeline, performance, and client experience.

The next decade of consumer experience in property and how agencies must adapt now.

Rebecca’s presentations are practical, inspiring, and future-focused, blending her real-world operator experience with an unshakable belief in what’s possible when technology is designed to serve both agents and clients. Audiences walk away with actionable frameworks, a renewed sense of possibility, and a clear vision for the future of property.

Founder and Chairman of Optas Group

Chief: Corporate Solutions, International and Bancassurance at ICICI Lombard Gen Ins Co Ltd

Panelists & Speakers

Roderick H. McGeoch AO

Mr. Raj Kumar Goel

Anuj Bhargava

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

Ashwin Johar

Naresh Kumar Agarwal

Milan Naik

Punit Gopikishan Makharia

Mr. Yogesh Mehta

Vikram Gupta

Sameer Narang

Neeraj Bansal

Dr Sidharath S. Sharma

Murali Bukkapatnam

Matt Alderton

B Indrasen Reddy

Santhosh Perumala

Dimple Merchant

Areas of Specialisation

Anuj Sharedalal

CA Sahil Makkar

Sarah Morgan

Hemant Nerurkar