- GLOBAL TRADE DEV
Market
Global Trade Development
GTD - Empowering the Indian Tech Industry
Who is GTD

how does gtd work
SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)
Empowering India’s Tech SMEs to Grow, Scale, and Lead
WHO ARE WE
The Nasscom SME Council is at the forefront of enabling India’s Small and Medium Technology Enterprises to become resilient, future-ready, and globally recognized. Through strategic mentorship, international exposure, skilling, and innovation-driven programs, we help SMEs navigate growth challenges and seize new opportunities in the digital age.
WHAT WE’RE SOLVING FOR
Despite contributing significantly to India's digital economy, many tech SMEs face challenges in accessing global markets, adopting emerging technologies, skilling talent, and scaling sustainably. NASSCOM’s focused interventions ensure these businesses are not left behind but rather positioned to lead.

Nasscom SME Council Priorities

Flagship Platforms for Recognition & Visibility
- SME Inspire Awards: Celebrating excellence across 25 categories—innovation, growth, and delivery leadership.
- Nasscom SME Confluence: Annual knowledge-sharing and networking summit for 1,000+ SME stakeholders.
- SME Annual Report: Insights, trends, and transformation stories of India’s tech SMEs.

Strategic Growth & Mentorship
- DISHA Mentorship: 1:1 guidance from industry experts to help SME founders reach growth milestones.
- 2nd Orbit (IIT Bombay): A residential strategic mentoring retreat for high-growth SMEs.
- DISHA Circle: Peer-focused mentoring for early-stage SMEs from emerging hubs.

Market Expansion & Exposure
- Global Delegations: Participation in international expos like GITEX (Dubai), Vivatech (France), London Tech Week.
- Domestic Market Connect: National and sector-specific expos to boost visibility and B2B access.
- Go-To-Market Sessions: Practical workshops and insights to explore and capture new business opportunities.

Skilling & Academia-Industry Engagement
- C3 – SME–Academia Connect: In-person collaborations with Tier 2/3 city colleges to co-create a job-ready tech workforce.
- FutureSkills Platform Integration: Students upskill in AI, Cybersecurity, and other in-demand fields via curated online content.

AI & Technology Enablement
- AI Champions Program: A 6-month cohort helping SMEs understand, experiment, and adopt AI in practical ways.
- CyberShield: A multi-city initiative to equip SMEs with cybersecurity capabilities, tools, and response frameworks.

Social Impact & CSR
- SMEs for Social Good: A growing movement of tech SMEs co-funding skilling and social development projects. The 2025 cohort impacted 180+ underprivileged students through CSR-led skilling programs.
SME Council Members
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BPM
Business Process Management: The Industry Now
India's BPM industry has evolved from backend voice services to intelligent, data-driven operations. This shift is focused on driving business outcomes through an extensive understanding of underlying processes. Now, the industry now offers transformation as a service, emphasizing design thinking, agile delivery, and automation. With a revenue of $47.4 Bn (FY23E) and housing the largest concentration of G2000 companies, India's BPM sector remains a global leader, characterized by cloud-based AI, data monetization, and automation. This evolution positions India at the forefront of delivering BPM 4.0's full potential.
