J. Nikhil Chakravarthy, IAAS
Director, Industries, Commerce & Export Promotion, Government of Telangana
Conference Overview
Advancing India’s trade and logistics ecosystem through stronger collaboration.
The second edition of Cargo Corridors: Moving SMEs Forward brought together senior government officials, customs leadership, banking experts, logistics operators, trade technology specialists and SME exporters to discuss the evolving landscape of India’s trade and logistics ecosystem.
The conference focused on addressing the critical bottlenecks across ports, customs, credit access, compliance and multimodal logistics that influence export competitiveness. Through insightful discussions and practical perspectives, the event explored how stronger institutional collaboration and integrated logistics infrastructure can help Indian SMEs expand into global markets while building more resilient supply chains.
Stronger institutions. Smarter logistics. More competitive exports.
Who Attended?
The conference welcomed SME founders, exporters and industry leaders representing the broader trade and logistics ecosystem.
100+
SME founders, exporters and industry leaders
Exporters
Businesses expanding Indian products into global markets.
Logistics Operators
Organisations enabling reliable cargo movement and distribution.
Freight Forwarders
Specialists coordinating efficient international and domestic shipments.
Customs House Agents
Trade experts supporting compliant and efficient customs clearance.
Logistics Solution Providers
Partners delivering integrated technology and supply-chain services.
Manufacturing MSMEs
Enterprises strengthening production, distribution and export readiness.
Distinguished Speakers
Leaders from government, customs, banking, logistics, trade and industry shared practical perspectives on India’s export ecosystem.
Manish Upadhyay
Head – Products, Business Banking, IDFC FIRST Bank
D. Phani Kumar, IRS
Additional Commissioner of Customs, Hyderabad Customs Commissionerate
Anita Barik, IRTS
Cluster Head – Hyderabad, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
Dushyant Mulani
Past Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI)
R. K. Agrawal
Managing Director, Nakoda Chemicals & Past National President, Bulk Drugs Manufacturers Association of India
J. Nikhil Chakravarthy, IAAS
Director, Industries, Commerce & Export Promotion, Government of Telangana
Manish Upadhyay
Head – Products, Business Banking, IDFC FIRST Bank
D. Phani Kumar, IRS
Additional Commissioner of Customs, Hyderabad Customs Commissionerate
Anita Barik, IRTS
Cluster Head – Hyderabad, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
Dushyant Mulani
Past Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI)
R. K. Agrawal
Managing Director, Nakoda Chemicals & Past National President, Bulk Drugs Manufacturers Association of India
Conference Focus
Seven priorities for building efficient, resilient and globally competitive trade corridors.
Export Competitiveness
Customs & Trade Facilitation
Multimodal Logistics
Supply Chain Resilience
Logistics Financing & Credit
Port Connectivity & Cargo Infrastructure
Compliance & Cross-Border Trade
Better connectivity builds stronger global opportunities.
Integrated logistics, easier trade processes and access to credit can help SMEs scale with resilience.
Glimpses from the Conference
Highlights and memorable moments from the second edition in Hyderabad.
Podium and speaker moment
Speaker addressing the conference
Conference hall and audience
Fireside chat panel