Best Sellers of India Awards recognizes and honours the outstanding achievements and successes of the ambivalent (smart) retailers in India, in the presence of leaders, dignitaries and visionaries representing the retail industry in India.
The Initiative is focused on identifying the Best Stories of Phygital Success from across India for Amplification to the Larger Base of retailers, sellers and traders.
List of all the winners of 2022 Edition
| Entrepreneur Name | Company | Award Category |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Viren Shah | Creamstone Icecream Concepts | Food & Beverages |
| Mr. Thuruthy Katprambu Haneef Shajahan | Primaware Marketing (Seeds and Hands) | Food & Beverages |
| Mr. T. Pachaiyappan | Pachaiyappas Silks Pvt. Ltd. | Fashion & Apparels |
| Mr. Manmohan Ram | Sundari Silks | Fashion & Apparels |
| Mr. Darpan Agarwal | Jagdamba Jewellers and Pearls | Jewellery |
| Mr. Tarun Patel | Gautam Marketing | Furniture |
| Mr. G.Sai Lakshmi Narayana | GMK Impex | Grocery |
| Mr. Rajkumar J | Laptop Store | Electronics |
| Mr. P. S. Salahudin | Swiss Time House | Lifestyle |
| Mr. Arun Titan | SILAII | Homes & Kitchen |
| Mr. Rahul Ajit Uppin | Uppin Herbs | Best FinTech User |
| Ms. Varsha Mahendra | Dsgyn Idys | Best OmniChannel Store |
| Dr. C. Vaithilingam | Romvijay Biootech Pvt. Ltd | Best Smart Store |
| When | 7th March 2023 | Where | Chennai | Venue | Regency Ballroom - Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chennai | 10:00 AM | Gates Open | 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM | Welcome Remarks: Ms. Sushma Morthania, DG India SME Forum | 11:05 AM - 11:10 AM | Lamp Lighting Ceremony by dignitaries on dais Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Hon'ble Member of Parliament - Lok Sabha Dr. J. U. Chandrakala, IAS, Director, Entrepreneurship Development & Innovation Institute, Dept. of MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Mr. Prahlad Kakar, Brand Guru, Chairman, India SME Forum Mr. K. Mariappan, President, Tamilnadu Small and Tiny Industries Association (TANSTIA) Mr. Harish Kohli, President & MD, Acer India Mr. Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum |
|---|---|
| 11:10 AM - 11:15 AM | Felicitation of Dignitaries |
| 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM | Overview of the Awards Selection Process & Methodology by Mr. Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum |
| 11:20 AM - 11:25 AM | Special Address by Mr. K. Mariappan, President, Tamilnadu Small and Tiny Industries Association (TANSTIA) |
| 11:25 AM - 11:30 AM | Host Address by Mr. Prahlad Kakar, Brand Guru, Chairman, India SME Forum |
| 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM | Felicitation of Jury Members by Chief Guests - Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Hon'ble Member of Parliament - Lok Sabha |
| 11:35 AM - 11:50 AM | Awards Distribution Ceremony |
| 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM | Special Guest Address by Dr. J. U. Chandrakala, IAS, Director, Entrepreneurship Development & Innovation Institute, Dept. of MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu |
| 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM | Key Note Address by Chief Guest: Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Hon'ble Member of Parliament - Lok Sabha |
| 12:10 PM - 12:25 PM | Session Topic: Building a Strong Retail Brand Understanding the importance of branding in the retail industry and exploring ways to create a consistent and memorable brand image by Mr. Prahlad Kakar, Brand Guru, Chairman, India SME Forum |
| 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | Mr. Vinod Kumar - President, India SME Forum & Dr. Aruna Sharma - Secretary General, FIRST INDIA in coversation with the select winners of Best Sellers of India Awards 2022 (The purpose of this session is to offer insights to attendees on how to shape a successful retail business) |
| 1:25 PM - 1:30 PM | Vote of Thanks: Ms. Sushma Morthania, DG, India SME Forum |
| 1:30 PM onwards | Lunch |
Member of Parliament,
Rajya Sabha
Former Chairman CCI
India's ED in World Bank, Secretary GOI
Former Secretary
Govt. of India
Former Secretary
DPIIT
Chairman
India SME Forum
Editor
Economic Times
CEO, Quest Retail
The Body Shop
Managing Director,
Ginesys
General Manager & Business Head MSME, South Indian Bank
President & Managing Director
Acer India
President
India SME Forum(Convenor)
The Retailer may nominate for multiple sectors from the following list, if it meets the specific nomination criteria. Eleven awards will be conferred.
Best Fintech User of the year
Best OmniChannel Seller of the Year
Best SMARTSTORE of the Year
Appliances & Electronics
Jewellery
Fashion & Apparels
Food & Beverage
Furniture
Grocery
Home & Kitchen
Sports & Lifestyle
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