Hello Mumbai Start-up Desk
Agra summit brings MSMEs, investors and emerging brands into one business foru
AGRA: Enterprise growth, access to capital and the future of consumer brands came together at The Grand Imperial on 24 October 2026, as Global Startup Summit, MSME Business Summit, Sansad MSME and Investor Summit, and the International D2C Conclave shared a platform for business discussions, exhibitions and networking.
Union Minister of State Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel featured prominently in the Sansad MSME programme, which listed his address, ceremonial lamp lighting and felicitation of selected brand partners. The wider Agra entrepreneurship initiative was conducted under his guidance. Its focus on institutional procurement, vendor registration, finance and market access placed the needs of local manufacturers and smaller enterprises alongside the ambitions of startup founders.
The speaker conversations explored the decisions behind sustainable growth. Hardik Chadda of Hankernest Technologies joined Neha Goel and CA Raghav Bansal on the investor panel, moderated by Jignesh Shah of Insignyx Technologies. Their session examined the evidence founders need before seeking equity. In his post-event account, Chadda described conversations continuing after the discussion ended.
Prof. Sumita Srivastava of Dayalbagh Educational Institute also participated, bringing an academic and entrepreneurship perspective. Her subsequent account highlighted the value of students engaging directly with founders and seeing how classroom ideas inform business decisions. Mohit Sureka, Founder and CEO of Global Startups Club and Mojo Capital, led the organising effort.
The programme ranged from customer growth and supplier readiness to D2C returns and practical AI. The D2C session brought attention to repeat purchases and customer trust; the technology discussion focused on dependable business data before automation.
Brands added an exhibition dimension to the day. ShopDeck participated as a brand partner, introducing businesses to its integrated support for D2C websites, performance marketing, shipping and growth. The brand programme also featured justyou.diamonds, a personalised jewellery business combining digital design catalogues, AI and CAD customisation with consultations.
The on-site brand-partner banner brought together Mojo Capital, 100X Brands, 3X Events, Gamezon, House & Habit, Shaadi Vibez and Healthy Soya, alongside ShopDeck and justyou.diamonds. Tracxn, Hello Mumbai News and Startup Unplugged also appeared among the event’s partners, with Global Startups Club, MSME Business Association, Global D2C Club, MSME Business News and Global Startups News represented across the organising and media network.
Institutional sponsors displayed on the Sansad MSME and Investor Summit banner included Amul, LIC, IRCTC, State Bank of India, Bank of India, Union Bank of India, SIDBI, Central Bank of India, Mother Dairy, Balmer Lawrie & Co., Indian Immunologicals and the Indian Ice-Cream Manufacturers’ Association. This mix of consumer businesses, financial institutions and enterprise partners gave the gathering a reach extending beyond the startup stage into the wider MSME economy.
Global Startup Club Aims to Strengthen India’s Startup Ecosystem Through Nationwide Summits: Founder Mohit Surekha
In an exclusive conversation with Hello Mumbai News, Mohit Surekha highlights Uttar Pradesh’s vast market potential and the need to build a strong startup ecosystem across India
Mumbai: Uttar Pradesh, one of India’s largest states, offers immense opportunities for entrepreneurs and emerging businesses. However, unlocking its full potential requires a strong and supportive startup ecosystem, said Mohit Surekha, Founder of Global Startup Club, in an exclusive conversation with Hello Mumbai News.
Speaking about the vision behind organising startup summits across the country, Surekha said, “Uttar Pradesh is a very big state with a huge market. However, we need to develop a strong startup ecosystem. With the intention of promoting and strengthening the startup ecosystem, we organised this summit, which was very successful.”
Highlighting the organisation’s nationwide initiatives, Surekha revealed that Global Startup Club has organised more than 35 startup summits across India, covering major metropolitan cities such as Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi, Chennai and Kolkata, among others.
These summits aim to bring together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, business leaders and industry professionals, providing them with opportunities for networking, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and business growth.
Sharing the organisation’s upcoming plans, Surekha added, “In December, we are also going to organise a startup summit in Ahmedabad.”
Through its growing network of national-level events, Global Startup Club aims to create greater awareness about entrepreneurship, encourage innovation and connect emerging startups with the wider business ecosystem.
The initiative reflects the growing importance of building strong regional startup networks and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs beyond traditional business hubs.
