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Inaugural Ceremony: Building the Future of India's Construction Ecosystem

1. How are dealers and distributors shaping India’s construction growth?
2. How can manufacturers, dealers, and customers grow stronger together?
3. How is the infrastructure and housing boom creating new opportunities for the steel trade?

• Mr. Bimlendra Jha, Ex- MD, JSP & Ambuja Cements Ltd, C Suite Thought Partner, Executive Coach,, IGNITINGMINDS GURU PRIVATE LIMITED
• Mr. V. R. Sharma, Vice Chairman of Advisory Board, Jindal Steel and Power
• Mr. Anurag Sinha, Executive Director, Engineers India Limited

India’s Infrastructure and Manufacturing Growth: Demand, Supply, and Distribution

1. What is driving India’s steel demand across infrastructure, housing, and manufacturing?
2. How can the industry balance capacity expansion with changing regional demand?
3. How are distributors helping steel reach the last mile and grow faster in the market?

Case Study

Partnering for Performance: Lessons from the Tata Steel DTC distribution model

Networking Lunch

GST Notices Despite Compliance: What Should Steel Channel Partners Do?

1. Why do steel dealers and distributors receive GST notices even after proper filing and compliance?
2. How should channel partners respond correctly what documents and reconciliations are most important?
3. How can dealers stay compliant, avoid disputes, and protect their business using legal options?

Push for Green Steel Usage in India: Enabling Net Zero Commitments through Policy, Procurement and Practice

1. How much extra cost for green steel is practical, who should bear it, and how can government support help reduce it?
2. Who will create demand for green steel in India, and how can long-term buying commitments make it viable?
3. How can green steel improve competitiveness and support net-zero goals, and what can the industry start doing now?"

Fueling Channel Partner Growth with Better Access to Capital

1. How can financing tools like TReDS help dealers manage cash flow and reduce dependence on bank limits?
2. How does timely working capital help ensure on-time payments and smoother daily operations?
3. What practical financing options can support steady growth without stressing existing bank lines?

Developers’ View on Market Realities, Demand Outlook & Sustainable Execution

1. What are the real demand and pricing trends shaping residential and commercial projects today?
2. How are developers balancing cost pressures with sustainable, certified material choices?
3. What are the biggest on-ground execution challenges — supply volatility, labour, approvals, or logistics?
4. How are technology and innovative construction practices enabling faster, greener project delivery?
5. Should disaster-resilient solutions become integral to sustainable high-rise development?

Architects’ Perspective: Design Trends, Material Preferences and Steel Usage

1. What new architectural trends are influencing material choices today?
2. How does steel support sustainable, innovative design while meeting quality and performance needs?
3. How can architects, brands, and distributors collaborate better to deliver value?

Can branding and celebrity endorsements really drive sales and premium positioning in the steel market?

1. How do branding and celebrity endorsements influence customer trust and buying decisions?
2. How do strong steel brands help dealers justify premium pricing and earn better margins?

Build Connect Excellence Awards 2026

Networking Dinner