J&K BNI hosts 4th edition, unites 300 business leaders from across India

Jammu, Jul 7: Business Network National (BNI) Jammu and Kashmir successfully hosted the 4th edition of its flagship event, Milap 2025, at Royal Park, Jammu, marking a grand celebration of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community leadership on July 6.

The event brought together over 300 business leaders and professionals from across the country, including Jammu, Kashmir, Udhampur, Rajouri, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Gurugram, as well as distinguished participation from IIM Jammu and Central University of Jammu, highlighting the deep integration of academia and business.

Milap 2025, as per a press statement, reaffirmed BNI’s core philosophy of “Givers Gain”, creating an inspiring platform for business leaders to connect, learn, and grow together.

A soulful ‘Ganesh Vandana’ and lamp-lighting ceremony set an auspicious tone for the day.

Milap 2025 chairman Vaneet Aggarwal extended a heartfelt welcome to all delegates, emphasising the power of trust and relationships in business growth.

Following it, Dimpi Gupta and Raghav Gupta, Executive Directors of BNI J&K, announced the UT unit’s visionary mission to build a network of 2,500 referral partners collectively generating Rs 2,500 crore in business, contributing 1 percent to the GDP of Jammu & Kashmir.

The event also witnessed a business panel discussion featuring renowned BNI leaders, including Satish Kumar Soma (BNI Hyderabad); Vaninath Reddy Renati (BNI Bangalore), and Rajiv Jaiswal (BNI Gurgaon and Faridabad).

The discussion, moderated by Anubhav Aggarwal, focused on strategies to build scalable businesses, enhance regional economic impact, and strengthen referral networks.

Another attraction was Fortis Health panel discussion – a unique session bringing healthcare and business together, featuring eminent doctors Dr Swarupa Mitra, Director – Radiation Oncology; Dr Gagan Deep Chhabra, Director and Unit Head – Nephrology and Kidney Transplant; Dr Vinod Raina, Chairman – Oncology Sciences.

Moderated by Raminder Pal Singh, this discussion highlighted the importance of health in sustaining long-term business success and personal well-being.

In a landmark gesture to strengthen community health engagement, BNI J&K also unveiled exclusive Fortis discount cards for all BNI members. These cards will enable members to access world-class healthcare services at Fortis Gurugram with special benefits and discounts, reinforcing the chapter’s commitment to holistic member welfare.

Multiple dynamic networking rounds allowed members to build new relationships, explore business synergies, and generate meaningful referrals, embodying the true spirit of BNI.

A major highlight of Milap 2025 was the grand gala night, which celebrated members’ achievements and contributions.

During this elegant evening, 100 distinguished business leaders were recognised for their outstanding efforts in generating referrals, supporting fellow entrepreneurs, and driving community development.