SME Growth Conclave 2026: Panel to Discuss Business Growth Strategies

At SME Growth Conclave 2026, leaders from Farmley, Fixderma, and AFC Furniture Solutions will discuss how emerging businesses are rewriting the rules of growth through innovation, adaptability, and customer-centric strategies, offering key lessons for SMEs looking to scale sustainably.

How are emerging businesses turning market disruptions into growth opportunities? What strategies enable young enterprises to scale rapidly while staying agile in an increasingly competitive environment?

The SME Growth Conclave 2026 in Delhi on June 12, 2026, will tackle these, along with a few other important questions, during a panel discussion, titled “Disrupt, Adapt, Scale: The New Playbook for Business Growth.” The session will explore how new-age businesses are leveraging innovation, agility, and strategic execution to accelerate growth and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economic environment.

The panel will feature Akash Sharma, Co-Founder of Farmley; Shaily Mehrotra, Co-Founder and CEO of Fixderma; and Maanoj Tomar, Founder of AFC Furniture Solutions. Representing sectors as varied as food and beverage, skincare, and furniture solutions, these entrepreneurs have built businesses that have successfully carved out distinctive positions in their respective markets by identifying opportunities and trends while adapting to changing consumer and industry trends.

Founded in 2017, Farmley has emerged as a leading healthy snacking brand, capitalising on the growing demand for nutritious and convenient foods. Fixderma, established in 2006, has built a strong presence in the dermatology and skincare segment through science-backed formulations and a consumer-centric approach. AFC Furniture Solutions, founded in 2008, has carved a niche in the commercial and workspace solution sector by addressing evolving infrastructure needs with customised offerings.

For SMEs, the discussion offers more than a glimpse into the success stories of these high-growth companies. It presents an opportunity to understand how businesses can embrace disruption, build resilience, and create a scalable framework for sustainable expansion. The panel is expected to explore themes such as innovation growth, responding to market shifts, building strong customer relationships, expanding into new markets, and developing organisations that can adapt to an increasingly dynamic business landscape.

As India’s SME ecosystem continues to evolve, the experiences of these relatively young yet rapidly growing enterprises hold valuable lessons for founders and business leaders seeking to navigate their own growth journeys. Their stories demonstrate that longevity is no longer defined by age alone but by the ability to continuously reinvent, adapt, and scale.

This session at the SME Growth Conclave 2026 promises actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to build the next generation of successful Indian businesses. Join us to discover how disruption, adaptability, and strategic growth are shaping the new playbook for business success.

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