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Kochi is hosting Kerala’s largest business meet on Thursday, with the Manorama Sampadyam Business Summit starting at Hotel Crowne Plaza at 10 am. Kalyan Jewellers managing director TS Kalyanaraman will inaugurate the event, which will bring together industry leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss Kerala’s economic roadmap and future investment opportunities.

A key highlight will be the keynote address by Saurabh Mukherjea, founder and chief investment officer of Marcellus Investment Managers. He will share his insights into high-growth sectors and emerging investment opportunities.

The summit will feature several prominent industry leaders, including NABARD chairman Dr Shaji Krishnan, Agappe Diagnostics managing director Thomas John, VST Tillers Tractors CEO Antony Cherukara, Muthoot Mcred CEO PE Mathai, Supra Pacific Financial Services CEO Manoj Ravi, and Homes Equities principal officer Saji Mathews.

At the valedictory session, Federal Bank chairman Elias George will deliver a keynote address titled ‘Infrastructure Development in Kerala: Growth and Challenges’, focusing on the priorities and challenges shaping the state’s future growth.

The summit will also spotlight emerging entrepreneurs from Kerala who are driving innovation across sectors. Speakers include Aravind Mani, co-founder of electric scooter manufacturer River Mobility; Arun Raj, co-founder of Prevalent AI; and Tinsu Mathew, managing director of El Sol Power Solutions.

Young business leaders Jordan of King’s Marine Products, Neena Robi of Fiberworld, Rahul Mammen Abraham of Kerala Angel Network, Noureene Aysha of FemiSafe, and Ramees Ali of Qrave will also participate in interactive sessions.

Muthoot MCred is the title sponsor, while financial services provider Supra Pacific is the powered-by sponsor. NABARD and Homes Equities are associate sponsors.

Entry to the summit is restricted to pre-registered delegates.