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Beyond the Balance Sheet – The Evolving Role of the Retail CFO

The 2025 Retail CFO Summit brings together finance leaders, innovators, and strategists shaping the financial future of retail. In an era where CFOs are no longer confined to balance sheets, today’s finance heads are strategic advisors, digital catalysts, and boardroom influencers.

This year’s summit spotlights how CFOs are steering retail businesses through AI-driven transformation, regulatory evolution, and sustainable growth, while unlocking new value across every layer of the organisation.

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Why This Summit Matters


The role of the CFO has evolved from being the guardian of numbers to the architect of enterprise-wide strategy. As boards look for leaders who can connect technology, compliance, and long-term growth, CFOs are stepping into expanded responsibilities:

  • Driving AI and IoT adoption to embed intelligence into operations
  • Navigating GST 2.0 and the digitisation of compliance
  • Balancing growth ambitions with cost discipline and sustainability
  • Building future-ready finance functions capable of thriving in volatility

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What to Expect?


Panel Discussions

  • Engage with India’s top CFOs as they unpack pressing financial, technological, and regulatory themes

    • Keynote Speeches

  • Be inspired by visionary voices addressing the shifting dynamics of retail finance

    • Roundtable Dialogues

  • Participate in focused conversations on emerging financial models and digital strategies

    • Expert Insights

  • Gain actionable guidance from industry leaders on navigating economic uncertainty and leveraging technology

    • Networking at Scale

  • Meet 200+ delegates, 100+ brands, and 30+ speakers — building connections that drive collaboration and growth

    • Keynote Speeches

  • Draw inspiration from visionary talks addressing the dynamics in today’s retail landscape



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    Who Should Attend?

    CFOs & Senior Finance Leaders seeking strategies to lead beyond numbers.

    CEOs & Board Members looking to understand how finance shapes competitive advantage.

    Regulatory, Tax & Compliance Experts interested in GST 2.0 and governance best practices.

    Technology Leaders & Solution Partners enabling finance transformation through AI, IoT, and automation.


    Speakers 2025

    Anand Agarwal

    Anand Agarwal

    CFO,
    V-Mart Retail Ltd.

    Anuja Rustagi

    Anuja Rustagi

    CFO,
    Marks & Spencer

    Binit Agarwalla

    Binit Agarwalla

    SVP - Finance,
    Forever New Apparels Pvt. Ltd.

    Jekin Nandu

    Jekin Nandu

    VP - Finance,
    Just Dogs

    Karunakaran M

    Karunakaran M

    CFO,
    Shoppers Stop Ltd.

    Kaushal Parekh

    Kaushal Parekh

    CFO,
    Metro Brands Ltd.

    Naveen Golchha

    Naveen Golchha

    CFO,
    Apparel Group India Pvt. Ltd.

    Pramod Dangaich

    Pramod Dangaich

    CFO,
    Infiniti Retail Ltd.

    Rajesh Annamalai

    Rajesh Annamalai

    CFO (Ethnic Business),
    Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

    Vinodh Srinivasan

    Vinodh Srinivasan

    CFO,
    Apollo Pharmacies Ltd.


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    Why Attend?

    Stay ahead of global and local retail finance trends.
    Discover how to embed AI into financial operations for smarter decision-making.
    Decode GST 2.0 and build robust compliance frameworks.
    Learn how to balance growth with cost discipline and sustainability.
    Network with peers, mentors, and innovators redefining the CFO’s role in retail.

    For Partnerships & Alliances, Contact:
    Dr. Hitesh Bhatt, 09987343344, hitesh@rai.net.in