The highly anticipated BW Emerging Business Summit and Awards 2025 successfully convened industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The event, hosted by BW Businessworld, took place on February 7, 2025 in New Delhi, highlighted critical discussions on digital transformation, neuromarketing, AI adoption, sustainable business practices, and access to credit, reinforcing the pivotal role of MSMEs in India's economic growth.
Recognising the Best: BW Emerging Business Awards 2025
This year’s awards saw 32 exceptional businesses making the cut, showcasing their resilience, innovation, and strategic acumen in an evolving economic landscape. The winners represent a diverse spectrum of industries, setting benchmarks for success and excellence in the MSME sector. (Read more: 32 Make The Cut At BW Emerging Business Awards 2025)
Key Insights from the BW Emerging Business Summit 2025
Digitalisation & AI: The Growth Catalysts For MSMEs
Technology emerged as a central theme, with NSDC CEO emphasising digitalisation as a key enabler of MSME growth. Experts echoed similar sentiments, stressing that AI adoption is crucial for the sector’s expansion, streamlining operations, and fostering innovation. (Read more: Digitalisation Is The Key To MSME Growth: NSDC CEO & AI Adoption Key To SME Growth In India: Experts)
Building Resilient Brands In The Digital Era
Amidst digital disruption, industry experts shared strategies to help businesses navigate technological shifts and build sustainable brand value before prioritising short-term sales. Neuromarketing also took centre stage, illustrating how understanding consumer psychology can lead to unforgettable brand experiences. (Read more: Navigating Digital Disruption: Strategies for Success, Build Brand Value Before Chasing Quick Sales, Say Experts, & The Brain-Brand Connection: Using Neuromarketing to Build Unforgettable Experiences)
Financial Inclusion & ESG Compliance: The Road Ahead For MSMEs
Bridging the MSME credit gap was a key discussion point, with experts advocating for the Unified Lending Interface to ease access to financing. Additionally, ESG compliance emerged as a critical factor for MSMEs looking to scale their operations in global trade. (Read more: Unified Lending Interface and its role in enabling credit access for MSMEs & ESG Compliance for MSMEs: Navigating Sustainability in Global Trade)
Customer-Centric Growth: Data-driven Strategies for MSMEs
With evolving consumer expectations, data-driven approaches to building long-term customer relationships were widely discussed. Experts emphasised the significance of leveraging customer insights for sustained business growth. (Read more: From Data To Relationships: Evolving Playbook for Customer-centric Growth)
Looking Ahead: Empowering Emerging Businesses
The BW Emerging Business Summit and Awards 2025 reaffirmed BW Businessworld’s commitment to supporting the MSME sector by fostering dialogues, recognising excellence, and driving impactful conversations around innovation, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth. As India's MSMEs evolve, BW Businessworld remains at the forefront, providing a platform for businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
About BW Businessworld
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