New Delhi, June 19: Policymakers, enterprise supply chain heads, and new-age logistics founders are slated to headline the “Gati to Growth” conference, June 25–27 at YashoBhoomi, New Delhi.
Organized by RX India, it is anchored by the theme “Gati to Growth: Synchronizing Infrastructure and Intelligence in India’s Warehousing for a $5 Trillion Economy”; the two-day knowledge conference will run alongside the exhibition, translating India’s infrastructure-led growth ambition into practical strategies the industry can act on.
It will be chaired by Chief Guest, Shri Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary – Logistics, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and sessions will cover the entire warehousing and logistics ecosystem, ranging from modern, technology-driven warehouses to seamless multimodal connectivity and strategies for scaling sustainable operations.
Key discussions will address supply chain resilience, reimagining warehouse design strengthening cold chain, optimizing logistics costs, embedding ESG principles into supply chain operations, workforce upskilling, and advancing the push towards a National Warehouse Rating Framework.
Bringing these themes to life is a diverse panel that pairs policy and industry voices with new-economy disruptors.
Government and institutional voices include Mateshwari Mishra, Director, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary – Logistics, DPIIT; Sagar Kadu, Director – Logistics, DPIIT; and Smt. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME.
From industry associations, participation includes Manu Bhalla, President, Warehousing Association of India; Mohit Kapoor, Chairperson – Projects and Events Committee, Warehousing Association of India; and Amit Mittal, Founder Director, Route2Market® and Association of Warehouse Developers.
Speaking ahead of the show, Umang Gupta, Country Head, RX India, said:
“The strength of this year’s speaker panel reflects exactly where India’s logistics story is headed. We have brought policymakers, association leaders, large enterprise supply chain heads, and new-age founders onto a single stage, because the GatiShakti vision can only be realized when infrastructure, technology, and intent move together. For our visitors, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the people building, moving, and scaling India’s supply chains, and to leave with insights they can put to work immediately.”
Rounding out the panel are leaders shaping the future of tech-led logistics, including Uddhav Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, Lynkit; Umesh Madhyan, COO, LEAP; Yogesh Agrawal, Senior Program Manager, Zomato (Eternal); Biswajit Bhattacharya of IBM; Arif Siddiqui, Founder and CEO, Coign Consulting; K. Udyan Kohli (Farmton Foods); and Ramesh Krishnan (Agarwal Packers and Movers).
Focused Panel Discussions
1.State-wise Warehousing Growth: Challenges, Roadmap & Synchronization –
25th June, 12:20 pm – 13:00 pm
Moderator – Mohit Kapoor, Chairperson Project and Events, Warehousing Association of India
Speakers: Ms. Vandana Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises and Managing Director, WBIDC, Government of West Bengal
Shri. Ankit Asthana, IAS, Deputy Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Dr. P. Anbalagan IAS, Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra
Dr. Gopal Mor, MC Member, ASSOCHAM
Adv. Sunil Tyagi, Hon. Secretary and Chair- Policy Advocacy Committee Warehousing Association of India
2.Towards a National Warehouse Standardisation – Designing Future-Ready Warehouses – 25th June, 14:00 pm – 14:45 pm Moderator: Arif Siddiqui, Founder & CEO, Coign Consulting Speakers: Rajasekhara Reddy, Group Head – Supply Chain Management, APMEA, Apollo Tyres
Pramod Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Scalar Group
Vedant Goel, Director, Enlight Metals Private Limited
Amit Mittal, Founder Director, Association of Warehouse Developers
3.Re-Configuring Operations for Green and Net Zero Supply Chains – 26th June, 14:40 pm – 15:30 pm Moderator: Harsh Choudhry, Co-Founder & CEO, sentra.world Speakers: Anil Kumar Mishra, National Logistics Head (South Asia), Pladis Global
Kartik Shah, Regional Manager APAC – Logistics, Sennheiser
Puskar Mukherjee, VP and Head of Supply Chain, Emami Agrotech Ltd
Animesh Gupta, VP – Procurement, Varun Beverages
Keku Bomi Gazder, MD and CEO, Aviapro Logistic Services Ltd.
The 2026 edition is expected to feature 300+ exhibitors and draw 15,000+ trade visitors, including CXOs and senior supply chain decision-makers. Alongside the conference, the show floor will host live product demonstrations, new technology launches, and high-value networking across manufacturing, FMCG, retail, automotive, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and 3PL/4PL logistics.
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