YEF Bharat Summit 2025 Brings Together 1,000+ Young Entrepreneurs in Indore
22 December 2025, Indore: The Madhya Pradesh Chapter of Young Entrepreneurs Forum (YEF) Bharat hosted the YEF Bharat Summit 2025 in Indore, bringing together more than 1,000 young entrepreneurs from across the country. The day-long summit, guided by a “Nation First” philosophy, focused on building values-driven, responsible, and growth-oriented entrepreneurship aligned with India’s long-term economic objectives.
The summit was inaugurated by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and attended by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Communications. The event also saw participation from business leaders and public voices including podcaster Raj Shamani, spiritual speaker Amogh Lila Das, Vikas Khemani, Founder and CIO of Carnelian Asset Management, and other industry leaders and changemakers. The summit was held at the Brilliant Convention Center, Indore.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is progressing at a steady pace and benefits from its central location, which supports cost-efficient logistics and transportation. He said entrepreneurship can play a transformative role in livelihoods and encouraged young entrepreneurs to make use of government policies and institutional support to create long-term impact. He added that Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s fast-developing states over the past two years and congratulated YEF Bharat for its efforts to build a new generation of entrepreneurs.
The YEF Bharat Summit 2025 served as a collaborative platform for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, share resources, and explore opportunities that contribute to business expansion and national development. Rooted in the “Nation First” approach, the summit promoted ethical, responsible, and nation-centric business practices aimed at supporting India’s economic growth.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said young entrepreneurs represent the future of India and the global economy. He referred to the growth of India’s startup ecosystem, noting that the number of startups has increased from about 350 in 2014 to over 200,000 in 2025, while unicorns have grown from three to 122. He said these developments place India as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. He also referred to India’s progress across sectors such as automobiles, telecommunications, and information technology, stating that the country’s economic rise is the result of institutional reforms, policy initiatives, and sustained government efforts.
Speaking at the summit, Rajat Jain, Founder of Kimirica and organiser of the Young Entrepreneurs Forum, announced the launch of the YEF Bharat Indore Chapter. He said the summit was intended to encourage young entrepreneurs to align business ambition with national responsibility, adding that entrepreneurship guided by values and discipline can contribute to job creation and national progress.
In the welcome address, Ankit Agrawal, Director, MDPH and organiser of YEF Bharat, said the summit aimed to contribute to shaping India’s entrepreneurial future. He noted that while today’s youth have access to technology and capital, guidance and clarity of purpose remain critical. He said courage, ideas, skills, and sustained effort are essential for building successful enterprises.
A key feature of the summit was a reverse live podcast hosted by Raj Shamani and moderated by Mohit Jain, Co-Founder, Kimirica, offering an interactive format for discussion with entrepreneurs.
The summit also included addresses by Deepak Vispute, Amogh Lila Das, and Chetanya Kashyap, Minister for MSME, who spoke on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and the role of young businesses in nation-building.
Founded by entrepreneurs from Madhya Pradesh, YEF Bharat is a collective platform of organised and responsible entrepreneurs guided by national service. Beyond being a business forum, YEF Bharat positions entrepreneurship as a means to contribute to community development, national unity, and inclusive growth. Through mentorship, dialogue, and shared learning, YEF Bharat seeks to encourage young entrepreneurs to view success through their contribution to society and the nation.
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