07/10/2026
Shaping policy that powers progress
On 6th October, Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub, joined a distinguished panel at the 16th Annual Edition of India Entrepreneur 2026 for the session “Policy to Progress: Building an Entrepreneur-Friendly India.”
He shared his perspectives on India’s evolving startup ecosystem, the rise of deep-tech innovation, and the emerging opportunities for entrepreneurs in the AI era.
The discussion explored:
~ Simplifying compliance and reducing regulatory friction to improve ease of doing business
~ Bridging the gap between policy intent and on-ground implementation for startups, MSMEs and high-growth enterprises
~ Strengthening access to finance, markets, talent and technology across sectors
~ How the Centre, States and industry can collaborate to build globally competitive businesses and unlock the next wave of economic growth
He was joined on the panel by:
Dr. Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
Mr. Vibhor Jain, MD & CEO, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Dr. Subhransu Acharya, CMD, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
Mr. Arvind Kumar, Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Mr. 🌱 Nicolas Sauvage , President, TDK Ventures
Moderated by Mr. Sachin Marya, Editorial Director, Entrepreneur India & APAC.