
Hyderabad to host India's largest Jain business summit
The curtain raiser included a vibrant fashion show and the official unveiling of 'The Bridal Story', an exclusive, high-end wedding exhibition curated by the JITO Ladies Wing, featuring top designers like Deepthi Reddy, Wrickie Angrish, Rosy Ahluwalia, and Pallavi Jaipur.
Unveiling the roadmap, JITO Apex Chairman Prithviraj S. Kothari emphasized Hyderabad's selection over major metros, highlighting the city's strategic role in hosting such a milestone event. He announced major initiatives planned during the summit, including:
JITO Apex President Vijay Bhandari hailed the summit as the 'Mahakumbh of JITO,' noting its phenomenal growth from 12,000 members in 2016 to 50,000 today. Secretary General Lalit Kumar Dangi underlined JITO Connect's vision for inclusive economic empowerment, driven by youth, women, and social service wings.
Gautam Pokarna, Founder of JITO Hyderabad, pledged to make JITO Connect 2025 the most successful edition yet. Rohit Kothari, Chairman of JITO Hyderabad, celebrated the city's role in hosting the national summit for the first time in 18 years since the chapter's inception.
Key sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Startups (via JIIF, JITEM), and sectoral focus zones will take center stage at the summit. Sponsorships and stall bookings officially opened at the event.
Driven by the ethos of 'Aarthik Sudradhata, Shiksha, and Seva', JITO continues to set new benchmarks in sustainable business growth and inclusive development. JITO Connect 2025 promises to be a landmark celebration of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community leadership.
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