Indian Railways

Speakers

Mr. Puneet Sawhney

General Manager

Government e Marketplace

Mr. Akmal Wadood

Executive Director (Stores)

Research Design and Standards Organisation

Mr. Arvind Singh

Procurement Director

Alstom Group

Mr. Rakesh Khare

Chief Material Manager

Integral Coach Factory

Mr. Vaibhav Rajak

Senior Material Manager

Patiala Locomotive Works

Mr. Umesh Chowdhary

Vice Chairman and Managing Director

Titagarh Rail System Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Avijit Mitra

CEO

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.

Dr. Nishit Babyloni

Head (TBSG), Industry Sector

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

The Railways is the biggest sourcing sector for India MSMEs. The Indian MSME sector plays a critical role in the growth and modernization of the Indian Railways sector.

MSMEs are not just suppliers; they are vital partners in driving the Indian Railways' growth and modernization. Their cost-effectiveness, agility, and innovative spirit make them indispensable for efficient project execution and achieving the government's vision of a self-reliant Indian railway sector.

Three Day Programme

Inauguration of Indian Railways Sourcing Week 6.0

11 : 00 - 11 : 25

Building Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Centralised procurement and sourcing window for MSMEs for the Indian Railway sector

11 : 25 - 14 : 00

Invited Speakers:

Mr. Puneet Sawhney, General Manager, Government e Marketplace (GeM)

Vendor Development Meet/Sourcing Opportunities in Rail Coaches, Locomotives, Wheels and Equipment Manufacturing

11 : 00 - 14 : 00

Invited Speakers:

Mr. Akmal Wadood, Executive Director (Stores), Research Design and Standards Organisation
Mr. Arvind Singh, Procurement Director, Alstom Group
Mr. Rakesh Khare, Chief Material Manager, Integral Coach Factory
Mr. Vaibhav Rajak, Senior Material Manager, Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW)

Mr. Akmal Wadood

Executive Director (Stores)

Mr. Arvind Singh

Procurement Director

Mr. Rakesh Khare

Chief Material Manager

Mr. Vaibhav Rajak

Senior Material Manager

Sourcing Opportunities in Indian Rail Infrastructure & Projects, Railway Stations, Bridges, Workshops, Depots, sheds and Stores, Metro Projects

11 : 00 - 14 : 00

Invited Speakers:

Mr. Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Titagarh Rail System Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Avijit Mitra, CEO, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.
Dr. Nishit Babyloni, Head, Marketing & Strategy Transportation Business & System Group, Industry Sector, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

Session No.	Time	Session Details	Details
	11 : 00	Inauguration of Indian Railways Sourcing Week 6.0	Invited Speakers
Day 1, Wednesday 10th June 2026
Session I	11 : 25	Building Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Centralised procurement and sourcing window for MSMEs for the Indian Railway sector	Invited Speakers
Day 2, Thursday 11th June 2026
Session II	11 : 00	Vendor Development Meet/Sourcing Opportunities in Rail Coaches, Locomotives, Wheels and Equipment Manufacturing	Invited Speakers
Day 3, Friday 12th June 2026
Session III	11 : 00	Sourcing Opportunities in Indian Rail Infrastructure & Projects, Railway Stations, Bridges, Workshops, Depots, sheds and Stores, Metro Projects	Invited Speakers

Key Themes

Vendor Development and Procurement opportunities for MSMEs in Railway Manufacturing units and Railway Zones
Procurement policies & Vendor registration & procedures for MSMEs plan 2030 model
Expansion plans of Indian Railways – National Rail plan 2030 model
Technology Transfer & collaboration opportunities

Public Private Partnership model opportunities
MSME collaboration opportunities with Global MNCs
Cross Supply Chain Opportunities in the Railway Manufacturing
Opportunities to develop sustainable solutions
Opportunities to participate in regional transport development

Sectors Covered

Locomotive Manufacturing

Rail Coaches, Wheels, Rolling Stocks, Tracks & Equipments

Infrastructure, Stations, Signalling & Telecom

Project Engineering

Renewable & Green Energy

Electrification

Innovation & Technologies

Media Partners

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