The Electrical Merchants Association (EMA), in collaboration with Jaquar, successfully hosted the "Rising Star" event, bringing together young and emerging entrepreneurs from the electrical market. The event served as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and industry recognition, witnessing an overwhelming response from participants and industry professionals.
The idea for the event was initiated by Anil Mohta, Chairman of the Cultural Committee. The inauguration was conducted by EMA President Jawahar Patel, followed by a speech from Anil Mohta, who emphasised the importance of fostering young talent and providing them with opportunities to grow. The event also featured two distinguished guest speakers, Santosh Panse, Chief Mentor at Sanaru’s Global School, and Dr. Aruniima S. Panse, CEO of Sanaru’s Global Lifeschool, who shared valuable insights on business innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Past EMA President Heeralal Patel also addressed the gathering, stating, "This initiative will help future generations to use new methodologies and workings to amplify their business and enterprise."
A key highlight of the evening was the felicitation of approximately 60 young entrepreneurs, acknowledging their innovative ideas and contributions to the industry. Among them were Ashish Meerani (22 years old) and Pratham Shambhuwani (21 years old), who expressed their excitement and optimism about how such events could shape the future of their enterprises. "This is an incredible opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and expand our business networks," said Ashish, while Pratham added, "Being recognized at such an event gives us the motivation to push our ideas forward with greater confidence."
To encourage participation, several awards and special recognitions were presented, including early bird gifts for the first 30 attendees arriving by 6 PM, well-dressed member awards for five participants, surprise gifts for enthusiastic attendees, and a lucky draw where five winners received exclusive prizes. The Cultural Committee members who played a crucial role in organizing the event included Abhijeet Warshe, Jitesh Nehchani, Heeralal Patel, Hitesh Thawani, Kanhaiyalal Advani, Mohit Bothra, Rahul Choudhary, Somesh Jamba, and Sunil Chhajer.