CyberMedia, in association with ICICI Bank, announced its first SME CEO's Knowledge Series at the ITC Mughal in Agra. The series aims to empower the CEOs of SMEs by providing a platform for knowledge sharing and joint learning amongst the entrepreneurs. Similar forums will be held subsequently in 26 cities across the country.

The Agra chapter of ICICI Bank SME CEO's Knowledge Series provided an opportunity to SMEs from Agra leather industry to interact with the experts from leading institutions such as IIM Kolkata, Deloitte and ICICI Bank.

Dr Chanderpal, Secretary-Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India, delivered the keynote address and said, “Globalization and fast-booming Indian economy has opened many opportunities for SMEs and has brought competition to their doorsteps. To be able to grow in this changing scenario, entrepreneurs need to enhance and upgrade their skills and knowledge continuously. Marketing, taxation, HR and Finance are the most important elements of enterprise growth and it is a pleasure that country's leading bank has taken the initiative to further catalyze the growth of SMEs through the knowledge series across the country.”

Pradeep Gupta, CMD, CyberMedia Group added, “Knowledge is vital part of entrepreneurial growth. It is satisfying to see that knowledge partners such as IIM Kolkata, Deolitte, ICICI Bank and others have come on board to share their knowledge with SMEs. The response to the mentoring sessions is a testimony that our entrepreneurs have a great appetite to grow, and they also understand the need for the appropriate direction to help them grow at faster pace. CyberMedia is proud to be associated with this SME CEO Knowledge Series.”

The series is supported by Google, HP, Deloitte, IIM Kolkata, Solo, PC Quest , Dare, CIOL , Big 92.7FM , CNBC 18, CNBC Awaaz and Dainik Jagran.

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