The SME Chamber of India has inducted Pratapsingh Nathani into the National Advisory Council. He has also been appointed as the co-chairman for the newly formed SME Banking and Finance Council. The appointment is for a period of three years from August.

SME Chamber of India is a premier national Chamber working for the development of SMEs. The Chamber integrates SMEs, large corporates, MNCs, banks, investors, policymakers, Young & Women entrepreneurs and startups to establish and enhance contacts for better business growth and expansion.

In his role as the co-chairman and the Member of the advisory council, Mr. Nathani will provide guidance and suggestions to accomplish the objectives for the empowerment and transformation of the Indian SME sector for global competitiveness.  

“It is a privilege to be a part of a body that has been at the forefront of policy implementation, policy change and encouraging SMEs to avail various incentives, government schemes as well as business and investment opportunities in the era of Make-In-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat,” said Pratapsingh Nathani.

Mr. Nathani is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of Beacon Trusteeship Limited. He has over 25 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector and was associated with various organisations such as Centrum, Enam, Darashaw, JM Morgan Stanley, and JM Financial and ING Vysya Bank.

Kishor Kharat, Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Indian Bank and IDBI Bank has been designated as the Chairman for SME Banking and Finance Council.