Vedant Goel To Highlight Digital Transformation In Steel Channel

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Goel is scheduled to address strategies for growth in the steel channel and outline how e-commerce and modern trade are creating new opportunities. His presentation will cover the evolving role of modern trade in the steel industry, the effect of 24-hour delivery models on efficiency and customer satisfaction, and the way e-commerce platforms enable greater transparency, wider market reach and streamlined operations. He will also examine the fundamental differences between traditional distribution models and modern trade structures and explain how a strengthened digital presence can support pan-India scaling.

He is expected to highlight the role of artificial intelligence in demand forecasting, inventory management and supply chain optimisation and to share insights from Enlight Metals’ initiatives. The company has been implementing 24-hour delivery systems, enhancing its e-commerce presence and applying AI driven analytics to expand its reach across India. This participation is presented as reinforcing Enlight Metals’ commitment to innovation, operational scalability and to strengthening dealer and distributor networks with future ready solutions.

Headquartered in Pune and founded in 2024, Enlight Metals positions itself as a next generation metal aggregator serving core industrial sectors. The firm simplifies metal sourcing for original equipment manufacturers and infrastructure players by connecting them with verified suppliers and manufacturers, emphasising quality, competitive pricing and transparency. It currently serves over 500 OEMs across Maharashtra and supports sectors such as automobile manufacturing, railways, cable tray fabrication, solar and wind energy, heavy engineering and construction.

Build Connect 2026 is presented as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration that can help shape the next generation of steel distribution. Goel’s presence at the event will be used to advance discussions on digital integration and technology led scalability across the sector.

Enlight Metals has announced that its director, Vedant Goel, will be a featured speaker at Build Connect 2026 at Yashobhoomi in Delhi on 19 and 20 February 2026. The event is described as India’s biggest steel and construction networking platform and is expected to draw dealers, distributors, manufacturers and senior decision makers from across the country. Goel is scheduled to address strategies for growth in the steel channel and outline how e-commerce and modern trade are creating new opportunities. His presentation will cover the evolving role of modern trade in the steel industry, the effect of 24-hour delivery models on efficiency and customer satisfaction, and the way e-commerce platforms enable greater transparency, wider market reach and streamlined operations. He will also examine the fundamental differences between traditional distribution models and modern trade structures and explain how a strengthened digital presence can support pan-India scaling. He is expected to highlight the role of artificial intelligence in demand forecasting, inventory management and supply chain optimisation and to share insights from Enlight Metals’ initiatives. The company has been implementing 24-hour delivery systems, enhancing its e-commerce presence and applying AI driven analytics to expand its reach across India. This participation is presented as reinforcing Enlight Metals’ commitment to innovation, operational scalability and to strengthening dealer and distributor networks with future ready solutions. Headquartered in Pune and founded in 2024, Enlight Metals positions itself as a next generation metal aggregator serving core industrial sectors. The firm simplifies metal sourcing for original equipment manufacturers and infrastructure players by connecting them with verified suppliers and manufacturers, emphasising quality, competitive pricing and transparency. It currently serves over 500 OEMs across Maharashtra and supports sectors such as automobile manufacturing, railways, cable tray fabrication, solar and wind energy, heavy engineering and construction. Build Connect 2026 is presented as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration that can help shape the next generation of steel distribution. Goel’s presence at the event will be used to advance discussions on digital integration and technology led scalability across the sector.

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