# Amazon Smbhav 2022: Today’s Latest News and Updates | Day 1

URL: https://technosports.co.in/amazon-smbhav-2022-todays-latest/  
Published: 2022-05-18  
Updated: 2022-05-18  
Author: Kaushiki Ghosh

As per the sources, Manish Tiwary, Vice President, Amazon India, speaks on the first day of Amazon Smbhav 2022 about utilizing digital technologies and developing ecosystems to enable more innovation and improve job development.

[Amazon Smbhav](https://smbhav.amazon.in/), he explained, was established in 2020 to provide an open venue for thought-provoking debates among key stakeholders. Policymakers, industry thought leaders, local retailers, entrepreneurs, and professors are just a few examples. They’ve gathered some of the best brains this year at Smbhav 2022 to explore concepts that will drive India’s Pragati in the years and decades ahead.

> Trust [@Chetankrishna](https://twitter.com/Chetankrishna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), Vice President Public Policy, Amazon and Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India to share the most important insights on the key pillars that will drive 🇮🇳 next phase of growth.📈  
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> Tune in: [https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv](https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv)[#AmazonSmbhav](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonSmbhav?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/Q9wbEOmOtg](https://t.co/Q9wbEOmOtg)
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> — Amazon News India (@AmazonNews_IN) [May 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN/status/1526867759119732736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Here are the latest news we came to now about Day 1 of Amazon Smbhav 2022:

### Next wave of growth

Manish Tiwary spoke with Karan Adani, CEO of Adani Ports & SEZs, who, according to Manish, represents a youthful, dynamic India that values innovation, embraces disruption, and is boldly ambitious.

Karan is a Purdue Economics graduate who joined Adani Ports & SEZs in 2009 to gain experience in core operations at the Mundhra port, Adani Ports, and SEZs’ flagship port in Gujarat.

> Watch Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Eric Broussard in conversation with [@AbhijitKamra](https://twitter.com/Abhijitkamra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) about the importance of boosting export and how e-commerce can actively drive economic growth & enable 🇮🇳 MSMEs to create global brands🙌  
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> Tune in: [https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv](https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv)[#AmazonSmbhav](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonSmbhav?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/ZQjDqX6It4](https://t.co/ZQjDqX6It4)
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> — Amazon News India (@AmazonNews_IN) [May 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN/status/1526855242930802690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

He wants to build the company’s brand around a unified business model that encompasses port operations, logistics, and SEZ development—a mix that is quickly turning it into a leading end-to-end logistics solution for businesses.

### Initiatives to strengthen MSMEs

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology gives his thoughts on how India may become a world-class manufacturing and exporting center in Amazon Smbhav opening day.

> Scaling India’s economic progress to reach greater heights by leveraging small business owners, artisans, and grassroot entrepreneurs for better enterprises across the country 🇮🇳  
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> Learn from [@AdaniKaran](https://twitter.com/AdaniKaran?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), CEO of Adani Ports & SEZ: [https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv](https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv)[#AmazonSmbhav](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonSmbhav?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#AmazonIN](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonIN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/5Lv1c1Py2s](https://t.co/5Lv1c1Py2s)
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> — Amazon News India (@AmazonNews_IN) [May 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN/status/1526820716007464962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

He says, “It gives me great pleasure and I am thankful to Amazon to be speaking today at an event that celebrates the contribution of Indian SMBs to the Indian economy. It is good to see Amazon India take this initiative, encouraging and supporting SMBs in achieving new heights and expanding their businesses.”

“From digitizing MSMEs and creating employment to supporting women-led entrepreneurs and accelerating the growth of startups, Amazon is playing a role in realizing the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of creating an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

> Tune in as [@Rajeev_GoI](https://twitter.com/Rajeev_GoI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) speaks about the role of digitisation as we celebrate the contribution of SMBs to India's economy 🙌  
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> Watch this space to learn all about scaling up India's MSMEs to pave the way for millions to come: [https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv](https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv)[#AmazonIndia](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#AmazonSmbhav](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonSmbhav?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/FFHK9xM2gI](https://t.co/FFHK9xM2gI)
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> — Amazon News India (@AmazonNews_IN) [May 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN/status/1526815420035895296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### About the Smart Commerce launched

We know that in India, local retailers are an important part of the retail environment. During the third edition of Amazon Smbhav, Amazon India announced the launch of Smart Commerce, which will transform lakhs of local stores into digital dukaans. Smart Commerce is a critical milestone in the company’s goal of digitizing one crore of small enterprises by 2025.

> To accelerate the pledge of digitising 1 crore small businesses by 2025, [@AmitAgarwal](https://twitter.com/AmitAgarwal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), SVP India and Emerging Markets- Amazon announces the launch of [#SmartCommerce](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmartCommerce?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) that aims to transform local stores into digital dukaans.✨  
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> Learn more: [https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv](https://t.co/Uac2OvY6Zv)[#AmazonSmbhav](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonSmbhav?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/zgiMqXArP2](https://t.co/zgiMqXArP2)
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> — Amazon News India (@AmazonNews_IN) [May 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN/status/1526808846953435136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Local businesses will be able to digitize their operations, improve client in-store experiences, and build their internet shops in minutes.

> Watch [@manish_tiwary](https://twitter.com/manish_tiwary?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), Country Manager India, Consumer Business, kickstart the 3rd edition of Smbhav as he unfolds the key pledges, reinforcing Amazon's commitment to India.   
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> Learn more: [https://t.co/9SOJZu2Mpo](https://t.co/9SOJZu2Mpo)💪🏽🇮🇳[#AmazonSmbhav](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazonSmbhav?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#PragatiHarDishaMein](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PragatiHarDishaMein?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/nPIzUHN0k6](https://t.co/nPIzUHN0k6)
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> — Amazon News India (@AmazonNews_IN) [May 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/AmazonNews_IN/status/1526802009986191360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

As per the reports, it claims that Smart Commerce will deliver its first set of products to help local businesses digitize billing and inventory management in the coming weeks. Following that, capabilities will be released that will allow local businesses to construct their online storefront in minutes and service their consumers through a simple voice and chat-based shopping experience.

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