The Mumbai edition of DT Channel Connect 2025 concluded with resounding success on Friday, 19th September 2025, at the Radisson Blu, Andheri, Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in Digital Terminal’s mission to empower India’s IT channel community. The event brought together Western India’s top distributors, resellers, system integrators, retailers, OEMs, solution providers, and industry associations for an evening that combined insight, innovation, and recognition.
This first-ever Mumbai edition redefined the channel engagement experience for the region, highlighting the dynamism, growth, and strategic relevance of Western India’s IT ecosystem. With over 200+ participants in attendance, the event became a vibrant platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, product discovery, and celebrating partner excellence.
A Powerful Start: Networking and Inaugural Ceremony
The evening commenced on a positive note where attendees engaged in initial networking. The inaugural ceremony featured a traditional lamp lighting, a welcome address by Rajeev Ranjan, Publisher & Editor, Digital Terminal and felicitation of special guests, setting the stage for a dynamic evening of insights and collaboration.
Rajeev Ranjan delivered a compelling welcome address, emphasizing the significance of Mumbai as a strategic hub for IT channel growth and expressing gratitude to all sponsors, partners, and attendees for their continued support.
In a gesture of appreciation, Rajeev Ranjan, Editor & Publisher, and Jyoti Janda, Executive Editor, Digital Terminal, felicitated all distinguished guests, industry leaders, and association representatives for their invaluable presence and contributions toward making the Mumbai edition a grand success.
Participation of Distinguished Guests
The event featured participation from key industry leaders and IT channel experts and IT association leaders, reflecting the diversity and depth of expertise present. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Ramya Chatterjee, Chief of Solitaire Brand Business, Ashish Sawant, National Sales Manager - Volume & Distribution Business, AMD, Polad Garda, Country Manager-Storage Devices, Toshiba India Pvt. Ltd., Sunil Thariani, Managing Director, Sound Solutions, Kalpesh Chande, Director–Strategic Sales, Lenovo India, Vikrant Gupta, Associate Director – Sales (MOQ & GT), Acer India, and Rajesh Gadgil, Deputy General Manager, Rashi Peripherals Limited.
Further enriching the gathering were Shailesh Dwivedi, Sales Head - AV Division, Rapoo India, Bhavesh Shah, Regional Head, Supertron Electronics Ltd., Bimarsh Kumar Gupta, Zonal Trade Marketing Manager, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, Sneha Singh, General Manager for E-commerce, TP-Link India Pvt Ltd., Rajeev Verma, Business Head, Realtime Biometrics Ltd., Rushabh Shah, President, TAIT, Kaustubh Kulkarni, Chairman, ASIRT, Rajiv Warrier, Vice President of Sales, BD Software Distribution Pvt Ltd, Saurabh Naik, Director, Savex Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Samir Parekh, President, CMDA Mumbai, Rajshekhar Bhatt, Country Manager-India, ECS and Vishal Parekh, Chief Operating Officer, CyberPowerPC India.
FAIITA President’s Video Message
Extending his support to DT's first regional event in Mumbai, the President of FAIITA, Mr. Navin Gupta, shared a special video message. His message emphasized collaboration, innovation, and the importance of continuous growth in the IT channel ecosystem. Attendees were inspired by his encouraging words, which reinforced the strong relationship between Digital Terminal and national channel associations and underscored the vital role of partners in driving India’s IT growth.
Fireside Chats: Insights from Industry Leaders
One of the most engaging segments of the event was the exclusive fireside chat session, featuring three fireside chats moderated by Rajeev Ranjan, Editor & Publisher, Digital Terminal, providing attendees with actionable perspectives on innovation, technology adoption, and channel growth:
Fireside Chat 1 with Solitaire
Theme: From Classrooms to Boardrooms: The Rise of Interactive Display Solutions
Dr. Ramya Chatterjee, Chief of Solitaire Brand Business & CEO, Prointek Global Innovations, shared insights on how interactive display solutions are transforming education and business environments. He explained, “An interactive flat panel is not just a display—it’s a computing device with built-in CPU, RAM, storage, and AI engines that automate data processing and simplify teaching. Our AI-powered Digital Canvas Pro helps teachers manage attendance, lesson delivery, assessments, and personalized student engagement within minutes, making their life easier.”
On the partnership ecosystem, Dr. Chatterjee noted: “Our collaboration with Supertron’s legacy and pan-India reach has accelerated our growth. We work closely with partners in government, private, and higher education segments, enabling them with product demonstrations, training, and hands-on support. This approach ensures adoption and satisfaction at the customer level.”
He also shared the growth strategy: “Availability of stock, strong service infrastructure, latest AI-driven technology, and a passionate market-facing team are key pillars of our success. We have scaled rapidly while competing head-on with MNCs and have consistently grown by over 300% in recent years.”
Watch the complete fireside chat with Solitaire here
Fireside Chat 2 with AMD
Theme: Future of Computing: AI, Innovation & Channel Growth
Ashish Sawant, National Sales Manager – Volume & Distribution Business, AMD shared AMD’s journey of transformation over the last few years, "Earlier, AMD was primarily seen as a gaming or high-end user brand. Today, we are everywhere—laptops, servers, SMBs, even hyperscale data centers. We went back to the drawing board, heavily invested in R&D, and reinvented the wheel to deliver disruptive technology across every price point. We ensured high performance, energy efficiency, and strong security without compromise. More importantly, we built a trusted ecosystem with partners like Lenovo and Acer, giving them the right training and support to deliver real value to customers. The result? Genuine market demand is growing, not just a push from our side."
Vikrant Gupta, Associate Director – Sales, Acer India, reflected on the shift in customer perception and adoption, "Four to five years back, customer acceptance of AMD devices was low. Today, it has shifted dramatically. We see students, SMBs, and enterprise clients actively requesting AMD machines. Customers have witnessed the performance, value for money, and efficiency, and now it’s a clear story of brand acceptance. For example, segments that once hesitated are now seeing AMD adoption in excess of 30%, sometimes even approaching 40% in specific quarters. That’s a phenomenal shift in such a short span."
Kalpesh Chande, Director – Strategic Sales, Lenovo India, highlighted the impact of AI-enabled PCs and real-world productivity, "AI is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily reality. AMD-powered AI PCs handle complex tasks locally without sending sensitive data to the cloud, ensuring enhanced security. Students are using AI machines for research, projects, and learning applications, while startups accelerate product development with AI-based workflows. Even routine professional tasks like video calls, document summaries, or image editing are faster and more efficient. The feedback from partners and end-users has been overwhelmingly positive—AI PCs are boosting productivity and creating tangible value across sectors."
Watch the complete fireside chat with AMD here
Fireside Chat 3 with Toshiba
Theme: From Personal Devices to Mission Critical: The Storage Evolution
Polad Garda, Country Manager – Storage Devices, Toshiba India Pvt. Ltd., shared insights on Toshiba’s journey and the evolving role of storage in India, "Toshiba has been a pioneer in the hard drive storage industry for decades. When we entered India around 2011, we started from zero market share. Today, thanks to our partners and relentless focus on innovation, we enjoy over 25% market share in several verticals. It’s been a long journey from introducing our products to gaining acceptance in enterprise, personal, and critical infrastructure segments."
On the importance of storage in the digital era, he said, "Data is no longer just files or backups. It’s the backbone of our personal and professional lives—photos, billing data, office files, surveillance footage. If you lose this data, the consequences can be critical. That’s why storage solutions today are central to productivity, business continuity, and security."
Watch the complete fireside chat with Toshiba here
On yet another highly successful initiative, Rajeev Ranjan, Editor & Publisher, Digital Terminal, remarked, "DT Channel Connect 2025 – Mumbai Edition has been a landmark event, and I am thrilled with the level of engagement we witnessed. Bringing together Western India’s top distributors, resellers, solution providers, and OEMs in one space has created a unique environment for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business growth. The discussions during the fireside chats were not just informative, but actionable for our channel partners."
Rajeev further added, "This edition reflects our commitment to creating platforms that are more than just events, they are engines of driving the IT channel ecosystem forward. The enthusiasm and participation of all attendees reaffirm the immense potential of Western India as a hub of innovation, opportunity, and channel excellence. We are proud to have created a forum that inspires partners to think beyond conventional business models and embrace disruptive technologies with confidence."
Sharing her perspective on the event’s success, Jyoti Janda, Executive Editor, Digital Terminal, said, "Hosting DT Channel Connect in Mumbai has been an incredibly rewarding experience. This city represents ambition, scale, and a thriving IT market, and the response from our participants exceeded all expectations. From the fireside chats to the DT Channel Awards, the event was designed to empower partners with knowledge, recognition, and actionable strategies for growth. What stood out was the collaborative spirit of everyone present—from established OEMs to regional resellers, sharing insights, exploring synergies, and charting a future-ready path together. The Mumbai edition is a testament to Digital Terminal’s commitment to strengthening the IT channel ecosystem across India.”
Celebrating Excellence: DT Channel Awards 2025
The evening’s highlight was the DT Channel Awards 2025, honoring top-performing IT channel partners and associations in Mumbai. The awards celebrated excellence, resilience, innovation, and leadership in distribution, retail, and solution delivery, reinforcing credibility and inspiring the broader IT ecosystem.
Among the awardees, Rashi Peripherals Limited was recognized as the Most Trusted National Distributor For ICT Solutions In India, while Savex Technologies Pvt Ltd earned the title of India’s Leading & Most Preferred ICT National Distribution Company. Supertron Electronics Pvt Ltd was named India's Most Trusted ICT National Distribution House For Channel and Supertron VAD was honored as the Most Promising Value Added Distribution Company.
The awards also celebrated specialized achievements such as BD Software Distribution Pvt Ltd as Best Value Added Distributor For Cybersecurity Solutions, Technology & Gadgets (TAG) for Most Trusted National Distributor For Gaming Products In India, Sound Solutions as Top IT Distributor for Government and Corporate Sector and Y5 Enterprises as Most Trusted Partner For Networking & Surveillance.
Women Leaders and Next-Gen IT Talent Recognition
In addition to honoring top-performing IT channel organizations, DT Channel Connect 2025 – Mumbai Edition also celebrated exceptional individuals driving innovation and leadership within the ecosystem. The Women Leader Awards highlighted the remarkable contributions of female leaders who are shaping the IT channel landscape with their strategic vision, mentorship, and business acumen.
Among the honorees, Vibhavari Chawan Patankar, Marketing Manager at Savex Technologies Pvt Ltd, was recognized as the Women Channel Marketing Leader of the Year. Shruti Mihir Kachalia, Partner at IMCC & Co., received the Outstanding Woman Channel Leadership Award in Project Implementation (IT & Surveillance). CA Aashi Pansari, MD of Aashitech (Aashi Computech Pvt Ltd), was also celebrated as a Rising Women Star in the IT Channel Market in India.
The awards also shone a spotlight on emerging talent with the NextGen Rising IT Entrepreneur Award, recognizing young leaders who are poised to drive the future of the IT channel ecosystem. The recipients included Yash Sayani, Director (Growth & Operations) at D C Infotech & Communication Ltd., Harsh Yadav, Director at Bluecom Infotech Pvt Ltd, Chirag S. Chhatlani, MD at Suresh Computers, and Madhur Gupta, Director at TSSWorld Distribution Pvt Ltd. These next-generation leaders were honored for their innovation, business acumen, and ability to navigate the evolving technology landscape.
Lifetime Achievement Award
In a moment of great honor, Mr. Hiru Thariani, Founder of Sound Solutions, was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for his remarkable contributions to in IT distribution landscape Mumbai. His decades-long commitment, visionary leadership, and dedication to building a trusted channel ecosystem were celebrated by all attendees.
Nationwide Reach via Live Streaming
For partners unable to attend in person, the event was live-streamed on TechBiz TV’s YouTube channel, ensuring engagement across India and extending the event’s impact beyond Mumbai. Over 1,200 channel partners joined the live streaming, leveraging the opportunity to gain insights, connect with industry leaders, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the IT channel ecosystem.
Watch the glimpses of the DT Channel Connect: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CLmpPfmQNRgFiLHM7
Watch the complete event here
A Regional Platform with National Impact
DT Channel Connect 2025 – Mumbai Edition reinforced Digital Terminal’s mission of empowering IT channel partners, showcasing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and inspiring excellence in Western India’s IT ecosystem. By combining insights, networking, and recognition, the Mumbai edition has set a new benchmark for regional IT channel events, establishing itself as a grand platform for learning, collaboration, and growth.
Lucky Draw Session
Adding excitement to the evening, a lucky draw session gave attendees a chance to win exclusive gifts from Rapoo and Lapcare.
Several lucky participants walked away with these innovative tech products, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere and bringing smiles to the winners.
Innovative Product Zone
The Product Zone was a vibrant highlight of DT Channel Connect 2025, where leading brands showcased their latest technologies and solutions, offering partners a hands-on experience with products that can elevate their business portfolios. Key participants included TP-Link, Supertron-Solitaire, Lapcare, Toshiba, BD Software, Realtime Biometrics, Rapoo, and Tally.
Partners explored cutting-edge innovations in networking, storage, cybersecurity, peripherals, and enterprise solutions, gaining practical insights on how these offerings can create new business opportunities and strengthen customer engagement.
Trusted Brands and Associations Behind the Success
The success of DT Channel Connect 2025 was amplified by the support of leading technology brands and associations. Special thanks to Presenting Partner – Supertron Electronics and Solitaire, Powered By Partner – AMD, Storage Partner – Toshiba, Networking Partner – TP-Link, Platinum Partners – Lenovo and Savex Technologies, Gold Partners – Crucial by Micron, Acer, BD Software, Tally, Sound Solutions, Bluecom Infotech, IMCC & Co., Lapcare, and Supporting Partners – Realtime Biometrics, Rapoo, Inno3D. The event was further strengthened by associations including FAIITA, TAIT, ASIRT, ITSC, and CMDA – Mumbai.
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