India’s agri-logistics network is the lifeline of the nation, ensuring the seamless movement of essential goods from farms to end consumers is a necessity. Recognizing  its strategic importance, ASSOCHAM is organizing the 3rd Edition Agri Logistics Conclave to promote the growth of India’s agri-logistics sector through the adoption of advanced technologies, development of infrastructure, sustainable practices, and integration with global markets.

This Conclave will bring together stakeholders of the sector and allied industries. It aims to unlock business opportunities, enhance market access, and drive technological, operational, and sustainable advancements. Key focus areas include technology adoption, financing, infrastructure development, AI and IoT innovations, warehousing and cold-chain solutions, farm income strategies, policy frameworks, capacity building, and best practices. Overall, the Conclave seeks to promote a resilient, efficient, environmentally responsible, and investment-friendly agri-logistics ecosystem through collaboration and sectoral growth.

Thematic Sessions:

• Maha Agri Policy Interface with AI
• Redefining the Technology-Integrated Agriculture Supply Chain Ecosystem
• Accelerating Trade Growth and Strengthening Global Value Chains @ Viksit Bharat 2047
• Buyer-Seller Meet

The legal & regulatory, and corporate governance frameworks in India are set for a radical change, one of its most significant transformations in decades. Accelerated digitization, the expansion of global value chains, new-age business models, and rising expectations of accountability have reshaped business landscape, and have also changed the way legal leaders have to respond and rethink on their strategies. Moreover, the emergence of areas such as AI governance, digital competition law, ESG obligations, cross-border data flows, fintech compliance, cyber resilience, and evolving global standards continue to add new dimensions of complexity.

ASSOCHAM’s 2nd Bharat Legal Conclave 2026 is intended to be a flagship national forum for high-impact dialogues and policy-oriented discussions besides sharing capabilities for institutional resilience and building the legal ecosystem, which is supportive of India’s economic ambitions in the digital era.

The mining and minerals sector is a key part of India’s economic growth. It supplies important raw materials for infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and new technology sectors. As the country aims to become a USD 5 trillion economy, a strong, efficient, and sustainable mining sector is increasingly essential. In recent years, the sector has seen many policy and regulatory changes aimed at improving transparency, encouraging private involvement, making business easier, and promoting sustainable mining practices. At the same time, the global shift toward clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technologies has led to a sharp rise in demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. These shifts bring both opportunities and challenges for India’s mining landscape. 

The mining sector exists at the crossroads of economic growth, environmental care, social responsibility, and technological progress. While India has made good strides in mineral auctions, production capacity, and regulatory changes, issues still exist in areas like exploration efforts, value addition, use of modern technologies, environmental management, and community involvement.

The India Mines and Minerals Conclave aim to tackle these problems by promoting discussions among key stakeholders. The conclave will let policymakers share views on current and planned reforms, give industry leaders a chance to discuss operational realities and investment needs, and provide a space for technology providers and researchers to present innovative solutions. By gathering various stakeholders in one place, the conclave seeks to match national priorities with global best practices.

The vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, as articulated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, places a healthy, productive and resilient population at the core of India’s development journey. Nutrition security is central to this vision, with direct implications for public health, workforce productivity, human capital development and inclusive economic growth. Despite progress in food availability, India continues to face challenges related to undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and the growing burden of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases, particularly among women, children and vulnerable groups.

Addressing these challenges calls for nutrition-sensitive, evidence-based interventions that complement existing food and health programmes. India’s nutrition ecosystem is evolving, with persistent micronutrient gaps and rising lifestyle disorders. Growing consumer awareness has increased demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods, reinforcing the need for scientific validation, quality assurance, consumer safety and effective regulatory oversight aligned with national nutrition objectives.

Nutraceuticals and functional foods have emerged as important supplementary components of India’s nutrition ecosystem, supporting targeted micronutrient supplementation and preventive health strategies. Their role must remain complementary to staple food-based nutrition and public health interventions, supported by affordability, access and regulatory compliance. The nutraceutical and functional food sector is witnessing steady growth, driven by innovation and health awareness, while facing challenges related to quality standards, safety and regulatory clarity. The food processing ecosystem, under the policy leadership of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and FSSAI, plays a key role in enabling responsible sectoral growth aligned with national health and nutrition priorities.

As India navigates a rapidly evolving global landscape shaped by de-globalisation, artificial intelligence, regulatory transformation, and shifting workforce expectations, HR leadership has become more strategic than ever.

The 3rd Edition of the ASSOCHAM Southern Region HR Summit 2026 will convene leading CHROs, CEOs, GCC heads, policymakers, academicians, and industry experts to engage in focused, outcome-driven dialogue on building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready organisations.

Key Focus Areas:

• India’s Rise to Global Leadership – Future-proofing talent and strengthening workforce resilience
• GCCs: The India Advantage – New HR models and next-generation leadership pipelines
• Reengineering Talent for the Future – Skills-first strategies, Human–AI collaboration, and sustainable outcomes
• Age-Inclusive Workplaces – Generational harmony and intentional mid-career design
• The 4 Labour Codes Decoded – Strategic and compliance implications for employers

Join us to co-create impactful HR strategies and advance sustainable, socially responsible growth.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) is pleased to announce the 20th Banking & Financial Annual Conclave for Transformation (B-FACT). This landmark edition celebrates two decades of thought leadership, policy dialogue, and industry collaboration in shaping India’s financial ecosystem.

As India navigates a dynamic economic landscape driven by digital transformation, sustainability imperatives, and evolving credit needs, this year’s conclave will focus on building a resilient, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable financial architecture. Special emphasis will be placed on MSMEs, the backbone of India’s economy and a key pillar of inclusive growth. The conclave will convene policymakers, regulators, global banking leaders, NBFCs, digital lenders, innovators, and investors to deliberate on actionable strategies that can drive equitable credit access, responsible lending, and long-term financial stability for Viksit Bharat.

To bring global best practices to the forefront, ASSOCHAM plans to invite distinguished speakers from leading international financial institutions to share insights on MSME financing, digital banking innovations, cross-border lending, risk management frameworks, and sustainable finance.

In this connection, on behalf of the ASSOCHAM, we would like to invite you as an Eminent Speaker with nominal financial support as per enclosed brochure for this mega conclave.

Invited Eminent Dignitaries

 Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India

Gold has long been integral to India’s economy, culture and financial system. At about 24,000 tonnes, Indian households hold the largest stock of gold in the world. The country has one of the highest saving rates in the world, estimated at around 30% of total income, of which about 10% is invested in gold. The Government recognizes that development of gold industry is an essential in upgrading India’s financial industry. Therefore, recognizing the importance of this sector, the Government has introduced several initiatives to enhance the development of the gold industry. Recent trends indicate a gradual shift from purely consumption-driven demand to more structured, financially integrated gold usage. Urban households are demonstrating increased preference for formalised investment channels such as Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) and Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This reflects rising financial literacy and a search for low-risk, inflation-hedging assets. Digital gold platforms have been playing an enabling role, especially among younger investors and first-time buyers.

Therefore, in the light of changing consumer preferences and res-setting globalization, there is need for next phase of reforms towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and making India a market maker in gold economy. In order to discuss these aspects further, ASSOCHAM is organizing "16^th Gold Economic Forum - Gold's New Horizon: Integrating the Bullion Market into the $5 Trillion Indian Economy and Global Financial Order” on March 25, 2026 in New Delhi. There will be a large participation by the stakeholders including the Government, SEBI, Reserve Bank of India, Bullion Banks, Bullion Industry, Commodity Exchanges, Mining and Refining, Technology Providers and Investors.

In view of the importance of the subject, we would request you to kindly participate in this important forum and also nominate your colleagues to attend the same. We would also request your organization to be the PARTNER / SPONSOR for the forum as per details enclosed for your kind reference

The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) plays a critical role in addressing the complexities of GST disputes and providing much-needed appellate relief to businesses. With the Principal Bench in New Delhi and 31 State Benches getting operationalized gradually, the indirect tax dispute resolution framework has undergone a significant transformation—shifting from reliance on High Court writ petitions to a specialised, digital-first appellate mechanism. As the statutory deadline of 30 June 2026 for filing backlog appeals approaches, it is imperative for industry professionals to gain a clear understanding of the evolving appellate nuances, key procedural aspects to remember and emerging jurisprudential trends as relevant for GSTAT to effectively safeguard the interests of their organisations vis a vis GST disputes.

In this context, ASSOCHAM, in association with Khaitan & Co., is organising an exclusive webinar on “Navigating the GST Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT): Key legal and practical nuances”, aimed at equipping Industry tax professionals, CA/CS/CMAs, compliance officers, and business leaders with practical, actionable insights into the evolving appellate landscape and helping them effectively manage GST disputes in the coming days.

TOPICS

• Status as on date
• GSTAT’s appellate vs original jurisdiction and CESTAT/VAT Tribunals vs GSTAT
• What’s appealable before GSTAT, what’s not and where writ route might still be more effective
• Timelines, pre-deposits, adjournments, expedited hearings, cross-objections, miscellaneous applications
• Evidence strategy - GSTAT as the last fact-finding body
• Strategy for multi-jurisdictional cases and Doctrine of precedents vis a vis GSTAT litigation

KEY SPEAKERS

• Mr. Nitin Goyal, Co-Chair – National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM & Sr. VP and Group Indirect Tax Head, Welspun Group
• Mr. Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Partner – Indirect Taxes, Khaitan & Co.
• Mr. Onkar Sharma, Partner – Indirect Taxes, Khaitan & Co.