Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 25:The Manappuram Unique Times Business Conclave 2026 and FICF She Walks for Cause were successfully held on 23rd May 2026 at Le Méridien Kochi. Organised by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd in association with Federal International Chamber Forum (FICF) and INMECC, and powered by Manappuram Finance Ltd., Lexus, Alcazar Watches, DQ T-Shirts, and Klamy New York, the event was conceptualised and founded by Dr Ajit Ravi. Bringing together leading business personalities, women entrepreneurs, professionals, and beauty queens, the event celebrated innovation, leadership, and social responsibility.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. N. M. Sharafudeen, Chairman, INMECC, who welcomed the distinguished guests, speakers, and delegates, and highlighted the growing significance of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of businesses across industries.
The Business Conclave featured a panel discussion on “How AI is Transforming Everyday Business Decisions,” moderated by Shri Rajesh Nair, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP.
The distinguished panel included:
Shri Gokulam Gopalan, Chairman & Managing Director, Sree Gokulam Group
Dr. A. V. Anoop, Managing Director, AVA Group
Shri Dinesh P. Thampi, Vice President & Head, TCS Kerala
Shri Deepak L. Aswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Aswani Lachmandas Group
Dr. Jolly Antony, Chairman, Vibe Munnar Resort & Spa, Managing Director, The Fog Resort & Spa, Munnar, Chairman, Alsafina Travel Group (UAE & India), and Growvia.biz
CA Vivek Krishna Govind, Senior Partner, Varma & Varma
The panelists shared valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is revolutionising business operations, customer engagement, strategic planning, and decision-making across industries.
Adding a powerful social dimension to the occasion, FICF She Walks for Cause brought together accomplished women leaders and beauty queens for a charitable initiative dedicated to community welfare.
Cinda Padamadan (Miss Queen Kerala 2024 & Miss South India 2024)
Lakshmi Menon (Miss South India 2018 & Miss Queen of India 2018)
Pournami Murali (Miss India Glam World 2026)
Nikita Thomas (Miss South India 2019)
Soumya S. Thomas (2nd Runner-Up, Miss Queen Kerala 2025 & 1st Runner-Up, Miss India Glam World 2026)
A highlight of the initiative was its philanthropic mission, with 100% of the revenue generated being dedicated to charitable causes.
Together, the conclave and charity walk demonstrated how innovation, leadership, and collective action can drive both business excellence and meaningful social impact.
