Surat (Gujarat) [India], January 11: CC KLT 3.0 (Know, Like, Trust), the flagship annual programme of Corporate Connections, Surat, witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent industry leaders and representatives from Surat.

An initiative of Gaurav VK Singhvi, National Director of Corporate Connections India, Sri Lanka and Nepal, the January 4 event highlighted the ambitious mission of guiding and encouraging the business community in Surat to achieve 50 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) by 2030. Over 180 leading industry leaders, business tycoons, and professionals participated, providing a transformative platform for innovation, networking and collaboration.

The event commenced with a dynamic keynote session and fireside chats. Noted speakers at the sessions included Ashok Mehta, Founder & CEO of Suchi Semicon, Rohan Desai, Director of Aether Industries Limited, Dr. Faruk G. Patel, Chairman & MD of KP Group, and Gopal Agrawal, CEO of Anupam Rasayan India Limited. Their thoughts on adopting modern business strategies for the success of IPOs provided invaluable guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs and other participants.

In his address, Gaurav VK Singhvi, National Director of Corporate Connections India, Sri Lanka and Nepal, “Our annual KLT event aims to inspire new businesses in Surat. Around 50 companies from various industries in the city are preparing for IPOs over the next five years. This event focused on startups, AI, new-age businesses, semiconductors and other cutting-edge sectors, and was a resounding success.”

Rohan Desai, Co-Founder & Director of Aether Industries, said, “The event was highly commendable and insightful. Surat is going beyond the diamond and textile sectors and many new industries are emerging. This programme was a guiding light for companies aspiring to grow and come out with IPOs. Around 20 companies are actively working for their IPOs, which would facilitate industrial growth, job creation and the overall development of Surat.”

Gopal Agrawal, CEO of Anupam Rasayan India, said, “Surat is the land of entrepreneurs. Participating in this event allowed me to talk about development opportunities and wealth creation through IPOs. The event also explored business ideas for new-age industries and startups and proved to be highly beneficial for aspiring entrepreneurs.”

Sharing his IPO journey, KP Group CMD, Dr. Faruk G Patel, said, “Mindset and compliance are non-negotiable for success. It is important to adopt a compliant framework, not just to attract investors but also to building a lasting legacy.”

Ashok Mehta, Founder & CEO of Suchi Semicon, spoke about the need to get out of the mindset of being in a traditional business and diving into new-age industries. He also inspired the participants with his insights on turning crises into opportunities and focusing on long-term relevance.

Surat Collector Saurabh Pardhi and Praveen Kumar, Additional Investigation Director of Income Tax Department, Surat, graced the event with their presence.

The event concluded with the felicitation of the speakers, sponsors and participants. Led by the Event Chairperson Ritesh Saraf, committee members Preet Swami, Dhara Shah, and Shweta Garodia played pivotal roles in making CC KLT 3.0 a grand success. Twelve new members were inducted into the community during the programme.

KLT 3.0 showcases Corporate Connections, Surat’s commitment to boosting the city’s business landscape and contributing to its economic growth. The organisation is excited about further promoting innovation, collaboration and excellence in the years ahead.