Madurai, 16th of July, 2026 : Young Indians (Yi), an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), will host YiFi 2026 – its flagship National Financial Entrepreneurship Summit, in Madurai on July 17 and 18, 2026 under the theme Entrepreneurship Beyond Boundaries. The two-day summit will bring together over 600 entrepreneurs, family business leaders, next-generation successors, investors, and professionals representing 71 Young Indians Chapters from across the country.
Selvi S. Keerthana is the Minister for Industries and Investment Promotion, Government of Tamil Nadu will deliver the Inaugural address at the summit on 17th July 2026 and Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, Government of India will address the Special Plenary Session of YiFi 2026 on 18th July 2026.
The two days summit will witness sessions on Building Billion-Dollar Businesses: The Mindset, Money & Mistakes; Building startups and AI will Change Business Forever: Are You Ready, Panel discussions on: The Next Generation of Indian Entrepreneurs: Scaling with Purpose; Where Smart Money is Moving: The Future of Wealth Creation and What it takes to Build an Enduring Enterprise. Key speakers of the YiFi 2026 Summit include, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry , Mr P Ravichandran, Chairman, CII Southern Region & President, Danfoss India, Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd; Mr J Murugavel, Vice Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu and Founder, Chairman and Managing Director & CEO, Matrimony.com; Mr Shanmuga Nataraj, Regional Mentors- Memberships, Young Indians (Yi); Mr Chinnakannan Sivasankaran, Founder, AIWO; Mr Anuj Agarwal, National Vice Chairman, Young Indians; Mr B Santhanam, Former Chief Executive Officer- Asia Pacific & India Region & Former Chairman, Saint Gobain India, Mr Shankar Vanavarayar, Past National Chairman, Young Indians
With the theme “Entrepreneurship Beyond Boundaries,” YiFi 2026 aims to create a dynamic platform where India’s emerging business leaders can engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. The summit is designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge on capital markets, financial strategies, governance, investment opportunities, and sustainable business growth.
“The future of Indian entrepreneurship will not be defined by a few metropolitan cities alone. It will be shaped by ambitious young entrepreneurs from cities like Madurai and hundreds of emerging cities across the country. Through YiFi 2026, Young Indians is creating opportunities for these changemakers to connect, innovate and build enterprises that contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047”. Said, Mr Arun Rathod, National Chairman, CII’s Young Indians (Yi).
YiFi 2026 will equip entrepreneurs with practical insights while fostering meaningful connections that inspire new opportunities and partnerships and will provide participants with unparalleled opportunities to learn from industry experts, exchange ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, and build lasting professional relationships.” Said Ms Namrata Bhatt National Chair Entrepreneurship CII’s Young Indians
The summit is expected to serve as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth by enabling participants to explore innovative financial solutions, understand emerging market trends, strengthen governance practices, and discover new avenues for business expansion. YiFi 2026 reaffirms Young Indians’ commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship, promoting responsible business leadership, and creating a vibrant ecosystem that supports innovation, collaboration, and inclusive economic growth.
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