Summentor Pro, MSME association had conducted Annual MSME & Start up Summit at ITC Maurya hotel, New Delhi on April 23rd, 2026. Shri.Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL was a panelist. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund's contribution to the Indian MSME industry, Start up ecosystem. He explained to the MSME entrepreneurs, on how to reach out as well avail the benefits of SRI Fund

Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(CIMSME) had organised Money Alpha 360° a premier financial and innovation-focused exhibition on 24-25th April 2026 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. One of the session was on ‘Startups Funding, MSME Growth Journey, Scaling Beyond Tier-1 Cities’ where Ms. Subarna Nag, Dy. Manager, NVCFL was one of the panelist During the session, she highlighted the pivotal role of the SRI Fund in strengthening the Indian MSME sector and fostering the growth of the startup ecosystem across the country.

VC Circle from the leading Publication of Hindustan Times had organised VC, PE conference at Mumbai on February 24th, 2026. Shri Saravana Kumar, CEO, NVCFL and Dr. S.S.Acharya, Chairman, NVCFL participated in the event. Dr. Acharya as one of the Member of the Jury for the Awards for the VC, AIF industry, gave away few awards during the function. He highlighted the role of NSIC and SRI Fund's contribution in the development of Indian MSME sector.

VC Circle (vertical of Hindustan Times & Mint) had organised VC, PE conference at JW Marriott,Sahar, Mumbai on February 24th,2026. Shri. Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL was the panelist. The title of the panel discussion was "Institutional capital & Fund of Funds: Powering the next cycle of Alternative investments". He highlighted the role of SRI Fund's contribution to the Indian MSME industry. The above said conference was participated by MSME entrepreneurs, various AIF funds across India.

Shri. Saravana kumar, Director & CEO of NVCFL is a member of Jammu & Kashmir’s Government’s Start-up policy and he is a member of Screening committee for Start-up Awards. A full day meeting cum workshop of Screening committee was held on January 3, 2026 at JKEDI (J&K Entrepreneurial Development Institution, under the Govt of J & K), Jammu. Director & CEO of NVCFL, highlighted the role of SRI Fund’s contribution to the Venture capital & Start-up eco system in India. He highlighted investee companies of SRI Fund in various industry vertical as a case study for guiding the Start-up eco system of J & K state.

The Government of India invited 50 selected investee companies, among others, supported under the Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund to participate as Special Guests in the 77th Republic Day celebrations. As part of this initiative, an Interactive Meet was organised, during which Shri Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO, NSIC Venture Capital Fund Ltd. (NVCFL), addressed the gathering and apprised them of the SRI Fund scheme and its performance. Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman, NVCFL and CMD, NSIC, also addressed the gathering and congratulated the investee companies on the growth achieved with the support of the SRI Fund. Dr. Rajneesh, Development Commissioner, MSME, in his address, reiterated the Government of India’s continued commitment to supporting and empowering the MSME sector.

Govt of India had decided to invite 50 selected investee companies, amongst others, assisted under SELF Reliant India (SRI) Fund for participating in the 77th Republic day celebrations as special guests. As a part of the same, an interactive meet was organised at which The Special Guests made their presentations highlighting the growth achieved with support from SRI Fund.

Govt of India had decided to invite 50 selected investee companies, amongst others, assisted under SELF Reliant India (SRI) Fund for participating in the 77th Republic day celebrations as special guests. As a part of the same, an interactive meet was organised in the presence of Dr. Rajneesh, Development Commissioner, MSME, Dr. S S Acharya, Chairman, NSIC Ventures, Shri Praveen Kumar, ADC besides other senior officials from Ministry, Fund Manager, NVCFL, NSIC etc with the investee companies from all across the country. The interactions with Special Guests and their presentations highlighted the growth achieved with support from SRI Fund. Dr. Rajneesh, in his address reiterated Government of India’s continued commitment to support and empower the MSME sector.

IamSMEofIndia, a leading SME industry association had organised SRI Fund's Outreach event at DLF Camellias, Gurugram on November 19th, 2025. Shri. Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL was the Key note speaker. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund's contribution to the Indian MSME industry. Secondly, there was a panel discussion on VC, PE Fund's contribution to the Indian MSME sector. Mr.Kumar highlighted the various Venture capital (VC) schemes including SRI Fund that were promoted by GoI. The above said conclave was participated by MSME entrepreneurs from north India.

IamSMEofIndia, a leading SME industry association had organised SRI Fund's Outreach event at DLF Camellias, Gurugram on November 19th, 2025. Shri. Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL was the Key note speaker. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund's contribution to the Indian MSME industry. Secondly, there was a panel discussion on VC, PE Fund's contribution to the Indian MSME sector. Mr.Kumar highlighted the various Venture capital (VC) schemes including SRI Fund that were promoted by GoI. The above said conclave was participated by MSME entrepreneurs from north India.

Tribal Business conclave was jointly organised by Ministry of Industry & Commerce , Ministry of Tribal affairs and Ministry of Culture on November 12, 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.Director & CEO of NVCFL had participated for the above said conclave & discussed SRI Fund's contribution to the MSME industry, employment generation in tier 2,3 geography. He highlighted on women empowerment and SRI fund's contribution to the needy section of society. The Panel discussion moderator was Ms.Himani Pandey IAS, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Other panelists were Mr Baskar Bhat (Trustee of Tata Trust, which manages 180 Tata group companies & earlier Chairman & MD of Titan industries) and Mr.Ashank Desai,CMD of Mastek Ltd & Chair of Incubator at IIT- Bombay & Ex Chairman NASSCOM.

Tribal Business conclave was jointly organised by Ministry of Industry & Commerce , Ministry of Tribal affairs and Ministry of Culture on November 12, 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. Government of India's Union Ministers Mr.Piyush Goyal (Ministry of Industry & commerce), Mr.Jual Oram (Ministry of Tribal affairs),Secretary to the Government of India in Industry & commerce Mr.Amardeep Singh IAS, Secretary to the Government of India in Tribal affairs Ms.Ranjana Chopra IAS, Ms.Himani Pandey IAS Additional Secretary to Government of India in Ministry of Industry & comerce had participated the conference.

The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the sovereign Fund of Funds for MSME growth alongwith Government of J&K, organised an outreach event at Srinagar on 1st November’2025. The event was aimed at connecting startups and MSME entrepreneurs of J& K with venture capital firms and institutional investors. The event was graced by Lieutenant Governor Sh. Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. The others dignitaries present include, Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman (NVCFL) & CMD, NSIC Ltd, Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME and Sh. Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner/Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department.

The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the sovereign Fund of Funds for MSME growth alongwith Government of J&K, organised an outreach event at Srinagar on 1st November’2025. The event was aimed at connecting startups and MSME entrepreneurs of J& K with venture capital firms and institutional investors. The event was graced by Lieutenant Governor Sh. Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. The others dignitaries present include, Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman (NVCFL) & CMD, NSIC Ltd, Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME and Sh. Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner/Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department.

Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME and Government Nominee Director of NSIC Ltd who also attended the programme and addressed the gathering at an outreach event of The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the sovereign Fund of Funds for MSME growth alongwith Government of J&K, organised at Srinagar on 1st November’2025. She highlighted the various schemes of the Ministry of MSME which are beneficial for the MSMEs and startups of J& K besides the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund.

The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the sovereign Fund of Funds for MSME growth alongwith Government of J&K, organised an outreach event at Srinagar on 1st November’2025. While addressing the gathering at the event, Lieutenant Governor Sh. Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Guest appreciated the initiative of Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund event organised at Srinagar which aimed at connecting startups and MSME entrepreneurs of J& K with venture capital firms and institutional investors and he also informed about the achievements of SRI Fund. The others dignitaries present include, Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman (NVCFL) & CMD, NSIC Ltd, Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME and Sh. Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner/Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department.

Sh Saravana Kumar , Director & CEO (NVCFL) addressing at an outreach event of The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the sovereign Fund of Funds for MSME growth alongwith Government of J&K, organised at Srinagar on 1st November’2025. He talked about the SRI Fund the aim of which is to enhance the access to equity capital for MSMEs and startups of J& K extending the reach of venture capital to emerging regions like Jammu and Kashmir. About 500 MSME and startup entrepreneurs participated in the programme where 24 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) which are the daughter funds of SRI Fund, were also present. The entrepreneurs had also one to one interaction with Daughter Funds to understand the nitty gritties of Equity Funding through VC industry in general and SRI Fund in particular.

Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chairman (NVCFL) & CMD, NSIC Ltd, addressing at an outreach event of The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the sovereign Fund of Funds for MSME growth alongwith Government of J&K, organised at Srinagar on 1st November’2025. He talked about the SRI Fund the aim of which is to enhance the access to equity capital for MSMEs and startups of J& K extending the reach of venture capital to emerging regions like Jammu and Kashmir. He also highlighted one of the initiatives of Govt of India , TReDs which aims to bring 500000 Micro Small businesses on the ONDC Platform one of the digital marketing platform under the initiative of digitalisation scheme of Ministry of Commerce.

Shri. Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL was one of the panellist in the FIIT, Startup Conclave, a national conclave hosted by IIT Delhi, held on 21st August 2025, which focussed on deep-tech startups. He highlighted the various Venture capital (VC) schemes including SRI Fund that were promoted by GoI. The above said conclave was participated by IIT students, promoters, Venture capitalist, PE Fund's speakers .

Shri.Ateesh Singh, Joint Secretary, MSME Ministry & Govt. of India, Government Director in the NVCFL Board had delivered a Key note speech at Tamil Nadu Global Start-up summit on October 10th,2025 at Coimbatore. The event was organised by the Tamil Nadu Government. The above said summit was participated by 20 Unicorn promoters, 50 + Global Sovereign funds, 100+ domestic VC, PE speakers, 30+ International VC,PE speakers & attended by 30000 participants.

Shri.Ateesh Singh, Joint Secretary, MSME Ministry & Govt. of India Director in the NVCFL Board had delivered a Key note speech at Tamil Nadu Global Start-up summit on October 10th,2025 at Coimbatore. In the same event, Shri. Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL had delivered a Key note speech on the SRI Fund. The event was organised by the Tamil Nadu Government. Mr.Kumar had highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry in Tamil Nadu as well across India. The above said summit was participated by 20 Unicorn promoters, 50 + Global Sovereign funds, 100+ domestic VC, PE speakers, 30+ International VC,PE speakers & attended by 30000 participants.

Shri.Ateesh Singh, Joint Secretary, MSME Ministry & Govt. of India Director in the NVCFL Board had delivered a Key note speech at Tamil Nadu Global Start-up summit on October 10th,2025 at Coimbatore. In the same event, Shri. Saravana kumar, CEO & Director, NVCFL had delivered a Key note speech on the SRI Fund. The event was organised by the Tamil Nadu Government. Mr.Kumar had highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry in Tamil Nadu as well across India. The above said summit was participated by 20 Unicorn promoters, 50 + Global Sovereign funds, 100+ domestic VC, PE speakers, 30+ International VC,PE speakers & attended by 30000 participants.

Shri. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a speech in the technical session on MSME reinvention playbook from Survival to sustainable scale in MSME conclave 2025 at Bharat Mandapam on October 9th,2025 organised by Amar Ujala. He explained in detail, various Government of India (GoI) schemes (both in equity & debt) that assists the MSME sector. He highlighted various Venture capital (VC) schemes including SRI that were promoted by GoI. He highlighted the current update on India 's VC industry. He explained in detail the salient facts of SRI Fund & how the SRI fund is contributing to India's MSME industry.

Dr.S.S.Acharya, CMD-NSIC & Chairman -NVCFL had participated in the Amar Ujala MSME conclave 2025 at Bharat Mandapam on October 9th,2025. In his key note address, Dr.Acharya had articulated on NSIC, NVCFL's contribution to MSME industry. He highlighted various Skill development courses that are offered by NSIC's Technical centres across India. He explained in detail on NSIC's Raw Material Assistance scheme & its benefits to India's MSME sector. He explained in detail the SRI Fund & its contribution to the MSME ecosystem.

Dr.S.S.Acharya, CMD-NSIC & Chairman -NVCFL had participated in the Amar Ujala MSME conclave 2025 at Bharat Mandapam on October 9th,2025. In his key note address, Dr.Acharya had articulated on NSIC, NVCFL's contribution to MSME industry. He highlighted various Skill development courses that are offered by NSIC's Technical centres across India. He explained in detail on NSIC's Raw Material Assistance scheme & its benefits to India's MSME sector. He explained in detail the SRI Fund & its contribution to the MSME ecosystem.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) has organized a Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025 and provided a platform for the empanelled daughter funds of SRI Fund to reach to the MSMEs in the state of Odisha. Sh. Saravana Kumar (Director & CEO)-NVCFL welcomed the Chairman, NVCFL, Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya and other dignitaries . Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya has addressed the participants of the programme and highlighted the role of NSIC and the SRI Fund, explaining their benefits to the MSMEs. Dr. Archarya had highlighted that MoMSME is consistently working to empower MSMEs for sustainable growth and to become compatible in the global value chain. This program helped the MSMEs in Odisha to interact with the empanelled Venture Capital Funds (i.e Daughter Funds) and reap the benefits through capital infusion in scaling up their business.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) organized a Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025 and provided a platform for the empanelled daughter funds of SRI Fund to reach to the MSMEs in the state of Odisha. Sh. Saravana Kumar (Director & CEO)-NVCFL welcomed the Chairman, NVCFL, Chief Guest and other dignitaries. He also made a presentation on the SRI Fund, explaining its benefits to the MSMEs, Smt Aboli Sunil Narvane, IAS Director of Industries, Govt of Odisha and Smt Nitisha Mann, IES, Deputy Director MSME-DFO Cuttack, was the guest of Honour for this program. About 25 empanelled daughter funds (Venture Capital Funds) attended this program to educate the MSMEs about Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund. There were approx.. more than 125 entrepreneurs from the MSME of Odisha State . SBI Ventures Ltd. - the investment manager of SRI Fund also attended the program. MoMSME is consistently working to empower MSMEs for sustainable growth and to become compatible in the global value chain. This program helped the MSMEs in Odisha to interact with the Venture Capital Funds (daughter funds) and reap the benefits through capital infusion in scaling up their business.

Audiences and MSME of Odisha participants attending the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025. About 25 empanelled daughter funds (Venture Capital Funds) attended this program to educate the MSMEs about Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund. There were approx.. more than 125 entrepreneurs from the MSME of Odisha State. MoMSME is consistently working to empower MSMEs for sustainable growth and to become compatible in the global value chain. This program helped the MSMEs in Odisha to interact with the Venture Capital Funds (daughter funds) and reap the benefits through capital infusion in scaling up their business.

Smt Nitisha Mann, IES, Deputy Director, MSME-DFO Cuttack, Ministry of MSME has also addressed audience at Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025 and highlighted the role of Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund in the scaling up the business of MSMEs

Smt Aboli Sunil Narvane, IAS Director of Industries, Govt of Odisha has also addressed audience at Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025 and highlighted the role of Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund in the scaling up the business of MSMEs

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) organized a Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025 and provided a platform for the empanelled daughter funds of SRI Fund to reach to the MSMEs in the state of Odisha. Sh. Saravana Kumar (Director & CEO)-NVCFL welcomed the Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, CMD , NSIC & Chairman, NVCFL and other dignitaries. Smt Aboli Sunil Narvane, IAS Director of Industries, Govt of Odisha and Smt Nitisha Mann, IES, Deputy Director MSME-DFO Cuttack, was the guest of Honour for this program. About 25 empanelled daughter funds (Venture Capital Funds) attended this program to educate the MSMEs about Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund. There were approx.. more than 125 entrepreneurs from the MSME of Odisha State. This program helped the MSMEs in Odisha to interact with the Venture Capital Funds (daughter funds) and reap the benefits through capital infusion in scaling up their business. SBI Ventures Ltd(SVL). - the investment manager of SRI Fund also attended the program

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) organized a Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on 19.08.2025 and provided a platform for the empanelled daughter funds of SRI Fund to reach to the MSMEs in the state of Odisha. Sh. Saravana Kumar (Director & CEO)-NVCFL welcomed the Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, CMD , NSIC & Chairman, NVCFL and other dignitaries. Smt Aboli Sunil Narvane, IAS Director of Industries, Govt of Odisha and Smt Nitisha Mann, IES, Deputy Director MSME-DFO Cuttack, was the guest of Honour for this program. About 25 empanelled daughter funds (Venture Capital Funds) attended this program to educate the MSMEs about Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund. There were approx.. more than 125 entrepreneurs from the MSME of Odisha State. This program helped the MSMEs in Odisha to interact with the Venture Capital Funds (daughter funds) and reap the benefits through capital infusion in scaling up their business. SBI Ventures Ltd(SVL). - the investment manager of SRI Fund also attended the program

MSME entrepreneurs of Jammu & Kashmir attended the session on Venture capital industry in India & SRI Fund at JKEDI ( Jammu Kashmir Entrepreneurs Development Institution promoted by Government of India & Government of J&K), Pampore, Srinagar on September 11, 2025.Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered. He highlighted various Venture capital (VC) schemes including SRI that were promoted by GoI. He highlighted the current update on India 's VC industry.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on Venture capital industry in India & SRI Fund at JKEDI ( Jammu Kashmir Entrepreneurs Development Institution promoted by Government of India & Government of J&K), Pampore, Srinagar on September 11, 2025. The participants are MSME entrepreneurs from Jammu & Kashmir. He explained in detail, various Government of India schemes to help MSME entrepreneurs in J&K. He highlighted various Venture capital (VC) schemes including SRI that were promoted by GoI. He highlighted the current update on India 's VC industry.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on Equity Financing for MSMEs at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, Uttrakhand on August 5, 2025. The participants are Senior IAS, AIS officials. He explained in detail, various Government of India (GoI) schemes (both in equity & debt) to help MSME entrepreneurs across India. He highlighted various Venture capital ( VC) schemes including SRI that were promoted by GoI. He highlighted the current update on India 's VC industry.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on Equity Financing for MSMEs at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, Uttrakhand on August 5, 2025. The participants are Senior IAS, AIS officials. He explained in detail, various Government of India (GoI) schemes (both in equity & debt) to help MSME entrepreneurs across India. He highlighted various Venture capital ( VC) schemes including SRI that were promoted by GoI. He highlighted the current update on India 's VC industry.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund & current update on Venture capital industry at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) North East conclave on July 11th,2025 at IIM, Shillong ( Meghalaya). Smt.Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Union Finance Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs was the Chief Guest for the event. The event was organised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across North East India(NER). He had highlighted how the MSME entrepreneurs of NER region could get benefit out of the India's venture capital & Private Equity industry.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund & current update on Venture capital industry at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) North East conclave on July 11th,2025 at IIM, Shillong ( Meghalaya). Smt.Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Union Finance Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs was the Chief Guest for the event. The event was organised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across North East India(NER). He had highlighted how the MSME entrepreneurs of NER region could get benefit out of the India's venture capital & Private Equity industry.

Shri.Rishi Bhatia, Chief Manager of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at ICAI MSME Mahotsav on June 27th,2025 at Jabalpur Incubation Centre(Madhya Pradesh) The event was organised by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Jabalpur Branch on the occasion of International MSME Day . He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Shri.Rishi Bhatia, Chief Manager of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at ICAI MSME Mahotsav on June 27th,2025 at Jabalpur Incubation Centre(Madhya Pradesh) The event was organised by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Jabalpur Branch on the occasion of International MSME Day . He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

MSMEs of Thrissur (Kerala) attended the session on SRI Fund at Ministry of MSME –DFO Thrissur (Kerala) on June 27th,2025 on the occasion of International MSME Day. The session was delivered by Smt Subarna Nag, Deputy Manager of NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited

Smt. Subarna Nag , Deputy Manager of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at MSME –DFO Thrissur (Kerala) on June 27th,2025 The event was organised by Ministry of MSME DFO-Thrissur (Kerala) on the occasion of International MSME Day . She highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at ICAI MSME & START-UP Conclave on June 26th,2025 at Mumbai. The event was organised by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at ICAI MSME & START-UP Conclave on June 26th,2025 at Mumbai. The event was organised by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at MSME Manthan on May 2nd, 2025 at New Delhi. The event was organised by the Chamber of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME). He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India

Shri.Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at MSME Manthan on May 2nd, 2025 at New Delhi. The event was organised by the Chamber of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME). He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India

Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund was a Keynote Speaker in the “Workshop on enabling Women led development through entrepreneurship” at Mizoram University, Aizawl on February 27, 2025. The Workshop was organised by Niti Aayog -Government of India and Government of Mizoram. He deliberated on the topic "Access to Finance for Women entrepreneurs for Mizoram and North East India" and highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the state of Mizoram and North East India’s MSME industry. He highlighted scheme details of NSSH, NSIC and Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTSMSE)."

Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund was a Keynote Speaker in the “Workshop on enabling Women led development through entrepreneurship” at Mizoram University, Aizawl on February 27, 2025. The Workshop was organised by Niti Aayog -Government of India and Government of Mizoram. He deliberated on the topic "Access to Finance for Women entrepreneurs for Mizoram and North East India" and highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the state of Mizoram and North East India’s MSME industry. He highlighted scheme details of NSSH, NSIC and Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTSMSE)."

Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund was a Panelist in the IVCA (Indian Venture Capital Association) Summit at Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai on February 11, 2025. He deliberated on the topic "Bridging tradition and Innovation: How domestic LPs & family offices are shaping Alternative capital investments" and highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the Indian MSME industry.

Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund was a Panelist in the IVCA (Indian Venture Capital Association) Summit at Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai on February 11, 2025. He deliberated on the topic "Bridging tradition and Innovation: How domestic LPs & family offices are shaping Alternative capital investments" and highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the Indian MSME industry.

VCCircle - Limited Partners Summit 2025 held at Taj Lands’ End Hotel, Mumbai on 28.02.2025., and Chairman NVCFL Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya was the Special Invitee Guest of the Face-off: Captive Vs Fund of Funds. (SRI FUND). Chairman elaborated on NSIC Venture Capital Fund - SRI Fund for MSMEs who are looking for their business growth and gave an overview on the capital infused till date under NVCFL. He gave the background of SRI Fund and stated that, VCs generally offer early stage /Start-up funding but very few VCs are available to provide growth funding. Setting up an MSME fund in the name of SRI (Self-Reliant India) Fund has addressed many challenges of existing MSMEs, gave thrust to break the barriers, encourage corporatisation and allow businesses to grow to their full inherent potential. There were around 200 Participants in the ballroom comprising of MDs, CEO, CFO, CAs, NBFC, Fintech / Financial Institutions and academics

VCCircle - Limited Partners Summit 2025 held at Taj Lands’ End Hotel, Mumbai on 28.02.2025., and Chairman NVCFL Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya was the Special Invitee Guest of the Face-off: Captive Vs Fund of Funds. (SRI FUND).Chairman elaborated on NSIC Venture Capital Fund - SRI Fund for MSMEs who are looking for their business growth and gave an overview on the capital infused till date under NVCFL. He gave the background of SRI Fund and stated that, VCs generally offer early stage /Start-up funding but very few VCs are available to provide growth funding. Setting up an MSME fund in the name of SRI (Self-Reliant India) Fund has addressed many challenges of existing MSMEs, gave thrust to break the barriers, encourage corporatisation and allow businesses to grow to their full inherent potential. There were around 200 Participants in the ballroom comprising of MDs, CEO, CFO, CAs, NBFC, Fintech / Financial Institutions and academics

VCCircle - Limited Partners Summit 2025 held at Taj Lands’ End Hotel, Mumbai on 28.02.2025., and Chairman NVCFL Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya was the Special Invitee Guest of the Face-off: Captive Vs Fund of Funds. (SRI FUND).Chairman elaborated on NSIC Venture Capital Fund - SRI Fund for MSMEs who are looking for their business growth and gave an overview on the capital infused till date under NVCFL. He gave the background of SRI Fund and stated that, VCs generally offer early stage /Start-up funding but very few VCs are available to provide growth funding. Setting up an MSME fund in the name of SRI (Self-Reliant India) Fund has addressed many challenges of existing MSMEs, gave thrust to break the barriers, encourage corporatisation and allow businesses to grow to their full inherent potential. There were around 200 Participants in the ballroom comprising of MDs, CEO, CFO, CAs, NBFC, Fintech / Financial Institutions and academics

Business World, a leading Business, economy & MSME publications in India has conducted Emerging Business Award in the MSME industry on February 7, 2025 at New Delhi. CMD - NSIC & Chairman – NVCFL Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya is the Chairman of the Jury for the Award selection committee. Dr.SS. Acharya has delivered Keynote address and highlighted Navigating Digital disruption- strategies for success.

“Business World”, a leading Business, economy & MSME publications in India has conducted Emerging Business Award in the MSME industry on February 7, 2025 at New Delhi. Director (Finance) NSIC & Director- NVCFL, Shri. Gaurav Gulati is the Member of the Jury for the Award selection committee. During the Valedictory Function in the evening, Shri. Gulati has honoured successful MSME entrepreneurs by handing over MSME awards to them.

Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund under the panel discussion on Unified Lending Interface and its role in enabling Credit Access For MSMEs at Business World Conference-Emerging Businesses held at Park Hotel, Delhi on February 7th, 2025. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund under the panel discussion on Unified Lending Interface and its role in enabling Credit Access For MSMEs at Business World Conference-Emerging Businesses held at Park Hotel, Delhi on February 7th, 2025. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at Management Development Programme at NEISBUD, Noida on December 19th, 2024.He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry across India.

Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at Moga, Punjab during National SC / ST Hub conclave on October 18th, 2024.He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry in Punjab and to SC/ST community based in Punjab.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Conference that is organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Vadodara, Gujarat on August 23, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in state of Gujarat. Sh. P.K.Jha , Zonal CGM (Central), NSIC had discussed on NSIC's contribution to MSME sector.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Conference that is organised by Ministry of MSME on July 5, 2024 at Indore. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in the state Madhya Pradesh.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) has participated in Seminar on Credit Guarantee Schemes for MSEs and Self Reliant India Fund (SRI Fund) that is organised by MSME- DFO Ludhiana, at Chandigarh on June 28, 2024. An Official from NVCL had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in state of Punjab and U.T Chandigarh.

Sh. Rajesh Madan, General Manager of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at Vadodara Gujarat during CIIs Session on Finance for MSMEs held on November 21st,November 2024. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry in Gujarat.

Sh. Rajesh Madan, General Manager of NSIC Venture Capital fund has delivered a session on SRI Fund at Vadodara Gujarat during CIIs Session on Finance for MSMEs held on November 21st,November 2024. He highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the MSME industry in Gujarat.

Chairman cum Managing Director,NSIC addressed Limited Partner's (Venture Capital) Summit at Dubai International Financial Centre organised by VC circle. He deliberated on the topic "Seeding and Accelerating India's alternate asset ecosystem" and highlighted the role of Sovereign Fund of funds as LP in bringing momentum to the GP participation in accelerating India's Start Ups and MSME growth

Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO of NSIC Venture Capital fund has addressed Limited Partner's (Venture Capital, Private Equity) Summit at Dubai International Financial Centre on September 30, 2024 that is organised by VC circle. He deliberated on the topic "Putting diligence ( ie) Corporate Governance aspects in VC, PE Fund's in the Global market " and highlighted the role of SRI Fund contribution to the Indian MSME industry.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Conference that is organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Pune , Maharashtra on May 9, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in state Maharashtra.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Conference that is organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Pune , Maharashtra on May 9, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in state Maharashtra.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Conference that is organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Aurangabad, Maharashtra on May 8, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in state Maharashtra.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Conference that is organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Aurangabad, Maharashtra on May 8, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as a funding option for the MSME units in state Maharashtra.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Vendor Development Programme that is organised by Ministry of MSME, Government of India at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on March 6, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an funding option for the MSME units in state of Uttar Pradesh ,Haryana , Himanchal Pradesh , Uttarakhand & Rajasthan.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Vendor Development Programme that is organised by Ministry of MSME, Government of India at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on March 6, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an funding option for the MSME units in state of Uttar Pradesh ,Haryana , Himanchal Pradesh , Uttarakhand & Rajasthan.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated MSME Vendor Development Programme that is organised by Ministry of MSME, Government of India at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on March 6, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an funding option for the MSME units in state of Uttar Pradesh ,Haryana , Himanchal Pradesh , Uttarakhand & Rajasthan.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated National Seminar under procurement & marketing support on MSME schemes and Funding options for MSMEs that is organised by MSME- DFO Okhla, Ministry of MSME, Government of India on January 30, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units that is based in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated National Seminar under procurement & marketing support on MSME schemes and Funding options for MSMEs that is organised by MSME- DFO Okhla, Ministry of MSME, Government of India on January 30, 2024. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units that is based in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) organized a Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Outreach Program at Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) on 19.12.2023 and provided a platform for the empanelled daughter funds of SRI Fund to reach to the MSMEs in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Sh. Saravana Kumar (Director & CEO )-NVCFL welcomed the Chief Guest and MSMEs . He also made a presentation on the SRI Fund , explaining its benefits to the MSMEs. Additional Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Amit Mohan Prasad.IAS. was the Chief Guest for this program. About 22 empanelled daughter funds (Venture Capital Funds) attended this program to educate the MSMEs about Venture Capital Industry and the role of SRI fund. There were approx.. more than 125 representatives from the MSME industry . Director (Planning & Marketing) NSIC, Director (Finance) NSIC and other dignitaries from Central and State Government also graced the occasion. SBICAPS Ventures Ltd. - the investment manager of SRI Fund also attended the program . MoMSME is consistently working to empower MSMEs for sustainable growth and to become compatible in the global value chain. This program helped the MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh to interact with the Venture Capital Funds (daughter funds) and reap the benefits through capital infusion in scaling up their business.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated National Seminar on Alternative funding options for MSMEs that is organised by MSME- DFO Cuttack, Ministry of MSME, Government of India on November 2, 2023. CEO & Director, NVCFL had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units in state of Odissa.

MSME-DFO, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Okhla, New Delhi is Organizing Vender Development Programme Cum Exhibition of Products in association with NTPC Limited at Crown Plaza Hotel, Mayur Vihar, Delhi on 17th & 18th October, 2023. As such detailed presentation on Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund was given at this event for the MSME's (Vendors) present at the event to be aware of the scheme and benefit from the same.

MSME DFO had organized a Public Meeting cum Awareness Programme at Dehradun on 16.08.2023 which was graced by Shri Narayan Rane - Hon'ble Minister of MSME (Govt. of India). A detailed presentation on Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund was given at this event for the MSME's in Uttarakhand to be aware of the scheme and to benefit from the same.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund's SRI program Fuels Economic Inclusion

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated National Seminar on “Alternative funding options for MSMEs” that is organised by Utkal Chambers of Industry & Commerce at Cuttack on May 22, 2023. CEO & Director, NVCFL had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units in state of Odissa.

Delegates attending BizAmp

Business Entrepreneurs and Daughter Funds attending BizAmp

Dr. Ishita Ganguly Tripathy, Additional Development Commissioner, MSME addressed the gathering during BizAmp and told the participants about various schemes implemented by Ministry of MSME

Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) , addressing the attendees of BizAmp, which focused on empowering MSMEs of the 8 North Eastern States of India for Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Ms. Mercy Epao, JS-SME, Chairperson - NVCFL and CMD-NSIC, addressing the august gathering during BizAmp.

Sh. B.B Swain, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India addressing the gathering during BizAmp, an outreach programme organized by the Ministry of MSME in association with NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) under its Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) addressed the media on BizAmp, 1st outreach programme to be held at Dimapur on 4/5/23, organised by MoMSME in association with NVCFL under its SRI Fund. BizAmp will empower MSMEs from NER, amplifying their business utilising benefits under SRI Fund.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) had participated Mega MSME Conclave that is organised by Ministry of MSME, Government of India at Rajkot, Gujarat on February 24, 2023. CEO & Director, NVCFL had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an funding option for the MSME units in state of Gujarat.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) along with SBICAP Ventures had organised SRI Fund’s Outreach event & First Anniversary of SRI Fund at Bengaluru on November 4, 2022. Chairman NVCFL Shri. Gaurang Dixit had delivered Chief Guest speech. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units across India. Daughter Funds of SRI and many MSME units across India had participated the event.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) along with SBICAP Ventures had organised SRI Fund’s Outreach event & First Anniversary of SRI Fund at Bengaluru on November 4, 2022. Chairman NVCFL Shri. Gaurang Dixit had delivered Chief Guest speech. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units across India. Daughter Funds of SRI and many MSME units across India had participated the event.

NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) along with SBICAP Ventures had organised SRI Fund’s Outreach event & First Anniversary of SRI Fund at Bengaluru on November 4, 2022. Chairman NVCFL Shri. Gaurang Dixit had delivered Chief Guest speech. Sh. Saravana Kumar, Director & CEO (NVCFL) had made a detailed presentation on SRI Fund as an alternative funding for the MSME units across India. Daughter Funds of SRI and many MSME units across India had participated the event.