Finance Speaker for SME Conferences and Leadership Events in India
Real insights from 500+ business advisory engagements — not textbook theory, not generic motivation.
Finance Speaker for SME Conferences and Leadership Events in India
Tanuj Keswani brings India's most practical financial perspective to SME conferences, founder summits, and leadership events. Every session is built around one goal: giving founders and business leaders the financial clarity they can act on immediately.


WHY BOOK TANUJ AS A FINANCE SPEAKER
Tanuj brings sharp financial insights and real-world experience to every stage.
A Practitioner, Not a Theorist Body


Every insight Tanuj shares comes from direct advisory work with 500+ Indian businesses — not academic models or borrowed frameworks. Audiences leave with ideas they can use the next day.


Built for SME Audiences Body
Tanuj speaks specifically to the financial reality of Indian growth-stage founders — cash flow, working capital, profitability, and scaling. Not generic finance. Not Wall Street. India's SME context.
CA, DBA, Ex-Deloitte, Ex-EY, published SSRN researcher, and Independent Director — Tanuj brings a depth of qualification that anchors every session in genuine expertise.
Credibility That Commands Attention Body
Speaking Topics
Are You IPO Ready? What Most SMEs Get Wrong Before Filing Description
A frank, practical session on what SME IPO readiness actually requires and why most businesses underestimate it. Based on direct experience preparing businesses for listing on BSE SME and NSE Emerge. Audience: SME IPO conferences, SEBI investor education events, industry chambers.
Building a Business That Generates Cash — Not Just Revenue Description
A strategic session on building financial systems that convert growth into actual cash. Covers working capital discipline, debtor management, and the financial infrastructure that separates scaling businesses from stalling ones. Audience: Growth-stage founder events, business conclaves, industry associations
Why Your Business Is Profitable But Always Short on Cash
India's most misunderstood SME problem — explained clearly. Tanuj walks founders through the mechanics of the profit-cash gap, where working capital gets trapped, and what to do about it immediately. Audience: Founder summits, SME conferences, entrepreneurship events




Each session is customised to the audience and event. Core topics include:
The Independent Director's Real Role in a Growth-Stage Board Description
What boards of growth-stage and listed SMEs actually need from their independent directors — and how financial governance, not just compliance, creates long-term shareholder value. Audience: Corporate governance events, listed company leadership forums, family business summits
Formats Available
Keynote Session Description
A high-impact, standalone session tailored to your event theme and audience. Designed for large conference formats where a single authoritative voice sets the tone. Detail: 45 – 90 minutes | 100–2,000 attendees
Tanuj participates as a panellist or moderator on financial strategy, SME growth, cash flow, or IPO readiness. Brings structured thinking and practitioner depth to panel discussions. Detail: 30 – 60 minutes | Any audience size
Panel & Moderation Description
A deeper, interactive session for smaller groups — typically founder cohorts, industry association members, or executive teams. Includes frameworks, Q&A, and direct application to participants' businesses. Detail: 2 – 4 hours | 20–100 participants
Workshop & Masterclass Description
Trusted by Leading Events and Organisations
Tajurba Network
SME & MSME Industry Conferences
Founder and Entrepreneurship Summits
Industry Chambers and Trade Associations
Corporate Governance and Board Leadership Forums
Business Schools and Leadership Development Programs
"The kind of financial clarity Tanuj brings to a room full of founders is rare. He speaks from real experience — and the audience knows it immediately."
Bring India's Most Practical Finance Speaker to Your Next Event
Whether you're organising a founder summit, SME conference, or leadership masterclass — a session with Tanuj gives your audience the financial clarity they've been looking for. Availability is limited.
Tanuj Keswani
Chartered Accountant, Doctor of Business Administration, and Registered Independent Director. Advising founders and boards across India.
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