The Association of System Integrators and Retailers in Technology (ASIRT) held its 141st TechDay at Sai Palace Hotel, Andheri East, Mumbai. The evening brought together members and technology partners for product presentations, member experience-sharing and an interactive session on mergers and acquisitions.
The event also marked the introduction of ASIRT’s Board for 2026–27, led by newly elected President Hiren Kuvadia. The evening concluded with networking and dinner.
Hiren Kuvadia Introduces the New Board
Hiren Kuvadia welcomed members and partners and highlighted trust, togetherness and collaboration as the foundation of ASIRT.
Atul More was introduced as the new TechDay Director and host for upcoming TechDay events.
The President emphasized that ASIRT belongs to its members and that the Board serves as a caretaker of the association. He encouraged members to participate actively, share constructive feedback and explore ways to create value for one another.
He also highlighted ASIRT’s growth over 14 years, with more than 270 members, 141 TechDays, eight active consortiums and reported collective business exceeding ₹8,000 crore.
Cavitak Presents Its Technology Distribution Portfolio
The presentation featured Cavitak, represented by Devneesh Khurana, Business Unit Head for Network and Power Technology. Kiran Chandurkar presented the Legrand portfolio, highlighting technology offerings and potential business opportunities for ASIRT members.
Members Share What ASIRT Means to Them
A planned panel discussion made way for a more unique member experience-sharing segment. ASIRT members came on stage individually to share their experiences and explain what the association meant to them.
A common theme emerged from the interactions. Members valued ASIRT as a platform for steady and trustworthy business collaboration, professional relationships and mutual growth.
The session reinforced the role of the association in helping members build confidence in one another, discover business opportunities and develop relationships that can extend beyond conventional transactions.
The discussion also reflected the importance of active participation. The value of an association grows when members contribute their knowledge, capabilities and opportunities to the wider community.
Dr. Vijay Bijlani Leads an Interactive Session on Co-Creating Value
Dr. Vijay Bijlani led an interactive session on “Co-Creating Value: Mergers & Acquisitions”, exploring how businesses can combine strengths and capabilities to create value.
Using examples such as Vodafone Idea, HDFC and HDFC Bank, United Spirits, Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan, he discussed strategic fit, business consolidation and market positioning. He also introduced Porter’s Five Forces framework and the “Tomorrow × Together” concept.
The session encouraged ASIRT members to explore collaboration opportunities and consider strategic choices for sustainable business growth.
Building Stronger Business Relationships
TechDay #141 reinforced ASIRT’s continuing focus on knowledge-sharing, collaboration and business growth.
From the introduction of the new Board to the member experience-sharing segment and the discussion on mergers and acquisitions, the evening highlighted the importance of trust, shared learning and complementary capabilities in building stronger businesses.
The event concluded with networking and dinner, giving members and partners further opportunities to connect and explore potential collaborations.
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