The Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers & Traders, India (FIRST India) hosted “Future Proofing of Indian Enterprises”, a digitisation workshop in Chennai aimed at creating awareness and supporting small businesses on the opportunities that will help them go digital and become self-reliant.
The workshop witnessed participation from Hon'ble Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Lok Sabha, sellers industry body representatives from Tamil Nadu like Chennai Jewellers Association, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association (TANSTIA), and Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal, among others, as well as industry players such as Amazon Pay, TATA AIA, MOVIN, among others.
Mr. Vinod Kumar, President, India SME Forum, and Trustee & President, FIRST India said, “Our mission is to empower MSMEs in Chennai by fostering digital literacy and equipping them with the necessary tools to leverage the lucrative $7 billion e-commerce market. In the current era of digitization, we believe that integrating physical and digital channels will be the driving force behind the growth and prosperity of MSMEs. By embracing this synergy, we aim to create a pathway towards success, enabling MSMEs to expand their reach, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new opportunities in the dynamic world of retail."