Digital Terminal successfully hosted DT Channel Connect 2026 – Mumbai Edition on 23rd October 2026 at Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport, Andheri East, Mumbai. The event brought together leading technology brands, distributors, OEM representatives, system integrators, resellers, retailers, IT association leaders and channel partners to discuss emerging business opportunities, strengthen industry relationships and recognise excellence across India's ICT channel ecosystem.
Built around the evolving needs of India’s IT channel community, DT Channel Connect continues to serve as a platform where technology brands and channel partners can engage directly, exchange market perspectives and identify new avenues for collaboration. The Mumbai edition carried this vision forward, with discussions reflecting the growing influence of AI, changing customer expectations and the need for channel businesses to adapt their strategies to a rapidly transforming market.
By bringing key industry stakeholders under one roof, the event encouraged meaningful conversations, reinforced industry partnerships and highlighted the opportunities emerging for businesses ready to evolve with the next phase of technology growth.
Auspicious Beginning with Traditional Lamp Lighting
DT Channel Connect 2026 – Mumbai Edition commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolising knowledge, prosperity and the collective pursuit of progress in the technology industry. The ceremony was led by Rajeev Ranjan, Publisher & Editor, Digital Terminal, Jyoti Janda, Executive Editor, Digital Terminal, alongside distinguished dignitaries representing leading technology brands, distribution companies and industry associations.
Welcome Address Reinforced DT’s Commitment
Welcoming the gathering, Rajeev Ranjan, Publisher & Editor, Digital Terminal, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, technology leaders, sponsors, association representatives and channel partners attending the Mumbai edition of DT Channel Connect 2026. He reaffirmed Digital Terminal’s commitment to bringing the IT channel ecosystem closer by creating platforms that encourage knowledge exchange, strengthen industry relationships and open up new avenues for business growth.
Distinguished Industry Leaders Grace the Mumbai Edition
The Mumbai edition of DT Channel Connect 2026 brought together prominent leaders from India's IT and technology industry, reflecting the strength and diversity of the city's ICT channel ecosystem.
The distinguished dignitaries included:
Ashish Sawant, National Sales Manager – Volume & Distribution Business, AMD
Rajesh Khurana, Country Head – Consumer BU, South Asia, BIWIN Technology
Samir Parekh, President, CMDA Mumbai
Kalpesh Chande, Director – Strategic Sales, Lenovo India
Zakir Hussain Rangwala, CEO, BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd.
Deepti Verma, Territory Sales Deputy Director – SA, TSC Auto ID
Mihir Kachalia, Managing Director, IMCC & Co.
Biren Yadav, CEO & MD, Bluecom Infotech
Sunil Thariani, Managing Director, Sound Solutions
Hiren Kuvadia, President, ASIRT
Rohit Bhat, Managing Director, TSplus India
Neeraj Kumar, Regional Business Manager, Consumer Business (West Region), Acer India
Champak Raj Gurjar, Director, TAIT
Vishal Parekh, COO, CyberPowerPC India
The distinguished guests were felicitated during the event in recognition of their participation and contributions to the technology ecosystem. Additional industry representatives felicitated included Amit Ashok Singh, Branch Manager – Mumbai, Lapcare; Vikas Gupta, MD, Technology and Gadgets (TAG); Mudit Goenka, Branch Manager – Mumbai, Fortune Marketing Pvt. Ltd.; Hirekhan Pathan, Regional Manager – Western India, Iris Global Services Limited; and Vinayak Kadam, Senior Vice President – Sales, BPE.
Industry Insights on Memory, Storage and Technology Innovation
Rajesh Khurana, Country Head – Consumer BU, South Asia, BIWIN Technology, delivered a keynote address highlighting India’s growing IT opportunities driven by AI adoption. He discussed rising DRAM and SSD demand, evolving storage requirements, inventory planning, vendor alignment and emerging opportunities in industrial storage and enterprise memory upgrades.
Bluecom Infotech Shares Its Business Vision
Biren Yadav, CEO & MD, Bluecom Infotech, delivered a corporate presentation outlining the company’s growth journey, strategic partnership with Lenovo, and commitment to strengthening channel relationships. He highlighted its achievement of over ₹500 crore turnover in FY2025–26 and ambitious ₹1,000 crore target for FY2026–27, with a focus on distribution expansion and new business opportunities across the channel ecosystem.
Lenovo Highlights Channel Collaboration
Highlighting Lenovo’s commitment to driving channel-led growth, Arnab Deb Chowdhury, Sales Head – West and South, Lenovo India, delivered a corporate presentation covering the company’s commercial portfolio across notebooks, desktops, workstations, servers and tablets. He underscored the growing business potential of AI, the strategic importance of channel partnerships and Maharashtra’s market opportunities, emphasising Lenovo’s focus on helping partners expand their businesses through innovative technology solutions.
The exclusive session was led by Biren Yadav, CEO & MD, Bluecom Infotech, who welcomed Lenovo's leadership team for an interaction focused on the company's market position, business vision, future growth plans and opportunities for channel partners.
The Lenovo leadership team included Kalpesh Chande, Director – Strategic Sales, Lenovo India; Arnab Deb Chowdhury, Sales Head – West and South, Lenovo India; Nikunj Parasar, ThinkBook Vertical Manager, Lenovo India; Mohd Nasir Shaikh, Regional Channel Manager – Mumbai, Lenovo India; Rishabh Rawat, ThinkPad Vertical Manager, Lenovo India; and Lalit Kumar, Desktop Vertical Manager, Lenovo India.
Reflecting on the success of DT Channel Connect 2026 – Mumbai Edition, Rajeev Ranjan, Publisher & Editor, Digital Terminal, said, “Every edition of DT Channel Connect reinforces the value of bringing the industry closer, not just to network but to understand one another's challenges, aspirations and opportunities. The Mumbai edition created space for meaningful engagement between technology brands and channel partners at a time when the market is evolving rapidly. Strong partnerships, shared knowledge and a willingness to adapt will be key to the channel's next phase of growth. I thank all our partners, sponsors and associations for making this platform meaningful and helping us strengthen the channel ecosystem.”
Expressing her happiness on the success of another edition of DT Channel Connect, Jyoti Janda, Executive Editor, Digital Terminal, said, “The IT industry continues to evolve, and the channel community plays a crucial role in turning these changes into business opportunities. Platforms like DT Channel Connect give industry professionals the chance to share experiences, understand market expectations and explore new possibilities for growth. The Mumbai edition reflected the strength and resilience of the channel community, along with its willingness to adapt to emerging technologies and changing customer demands. I appreciate the participation and support of all our industry partners, brands and associations in making this edition a valuable experience.”
Fireside Chat Explores Business Opportunities in Growing AI Workloads
One of the key highlights of DT Channel Connect 2026 – Mumbai Edition was the Fireside Chat titled “Unlocking the Next Wave of Growth and Business Opportunities in Growing AI Workloads.” Moderated by Rajeev Ranjan, Publisher & Editor, Digital Terminal, the discussion featured three industry leaders representing the technology and distribution ecosystem:
Ashish Sawant, National Sales Manager – Volume & Distribution Business, AMD
Kalpesh Chande, Director – Strategic Sales, Lenovo India
Biren Yadav, CEO & MD, Bluecom Infotech
The discussion focused on the growing adoption of AI workloads and the business opportunities emerging for technology brands, distributors and channel partners. As AI adoption expands across business environments, the demand for computing capabilities and supporting technology infrastructure is creating new areas of opportunity for the ICT industry.
Leading Technology Brands Showcase Their Solutions
DT Channel Connect 2026 – Mumbai Edition brought together leading technology brands to showcase their solutions and engage with key stakeholders from the IT channel ecosystem. The participating brands included Bluecom Infotech – Lenovo India, Seagate, Lapcare, TSplus, Tenda, BIWIN, Tally and BPE, presenting a diverse range of technology offerings across computing, storage, IT accessories, networking, software and power solutions.
Paying Tribute to Late Mr. Vibhor Agarwal
During the event, Digital Terminal and industry members paid tribute to the late Mr. Vibhor Agarwal, CEO, Supertron Electronics, remembering his valuable contributions to India’s IT distribution industry. The gathering observed two minutes of silence in his memory. Debraj Dam, CEO, Supertron VAD, also took the stage to pay his respects and honour Mr. Agarwal’s legacy and contribution to the technology ecosystem.
DT Channel Awards 2026 Recognise Channel Excellence
The DT Channel Awards 2026 formed an important part of the Mumbai edition, recognising the achievements and contributions of IT channel partners and industry stakeholders.
The recognition acknowledged the vital role of distributors, resellers, solution providers and other channel stakeholders in driving business growth, strengthening industry partnerships and expanding technology opportunities across the market.
Through these awards, Digital Terminal reaffirmed its commitment to honouring industry excellence and celebrating the people and organisations behind the channel’s progress. The initiative provided a platform to acknowledge their achievements, reinforce their contribution to the industry and inspire continued excellence across India’s IT channel community.
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Strong Industry Support and Partnerships
Digital Terminal expressed its sincere gratitude to all partners and sponsors whose valuable support contributed to the success of DT Channel Connect 2026 – Mumbai Edition.
The event was proudly supported by Powered By Partner – AMD; Co-Powered By Partners – Lenovo and Bluecom Infotech; Platinum Partner – Iris Global Services; Power Partner – BPE; Storage Partner – Seagate; Cybersecurity Partner – Bitdefender; Technology Partner – Tally; Gold Partners – Acer and Lapcare; Associate Partners – Sound Solutions and IMCC & Co.; and Supporting Partners – TSplus, BIWIN, Tenda, Inno3D, BD Soft Distribution, TSC and Kaizen. Their participation and support helped bring together technology brands and channel stakeholders on a common platform for networking, collaboration and business engagement.
The initiative was further strengthened by the support of leading IT associations, including FAIITA, TAIT, ASIRT, ITSC and CMDA – Mumbai, whose continued efforts contribute to building a stronger and more connected IT channel ecosystem.
With the successful completion of the Mumbai edition, DT reaffirms its commitment to creating meaningful industry platforms that bring technology brands, distributors, resellers, system integrators and other channel partners together to explore new opportunities and drive sustainable growth across India's ICT industry.
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