Vedant Goel To Highlight Digital Shift In Steel Channel

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Goel will address the evolving role of modern trade in the steel industry and explain how 24-hour delivery models are improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. He will discuss how e-commerce platforms are enabling greater transparency, wider reach and streamlined operations compared with traditional business models. The presentation will also cover strategies for leveraging a digital presence to scale operations on a Pan-India basis and the fundamental differences between established wholesale networks and modern trade structures.

He said that the steel industry is at a pivotal point of transformation and that the future lies in modern trade, digital integration and technology led scalability, and he outlined Enlight Metals' work on 24-hour delivery systems, a strengthened e-commerce offering and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven demand forecasting and inventory management. The remarks stressed the role of AI in supply chain optimisation and the importance of collaborative platforms such as Build Connect for sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of steel distribution. The participation is intended to reinforce the company's commitment to innovation and scalability.

Headquartered in Pune, Enlight Metals was founded in 2024 as a next generation metal aggregator serving India's core industrial sectors and currently serves over 500 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Maharashtra and beyond. The company connects original equipment manufacturers and infrastructure players with verified suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality, competitive pricing and transparency. By combining operational efficiency, digital tools and customer-centric strategies, Enlight Metals aims to redefine how steel is distributed and accessed across markets.

Vedant Goel, director of Enlight Metals Pvt. Ltd., will speak at Build Connect 2026, the Steel and Construction Show that focuses on India's dealer and distributor network on 19th and 20th February 2026 at Yashobhoomi in Delhi. The event is described as the country's largest steel and construction networking platform and is expected to draw dealers, distributors, manufacturers and key decision makers from across India. The session is scheduled to explore how modern trade and digital platforms are reshaping the steel channel. Goel will address the evolving role of modern trade in the steel industry and explain how 24-hour delivery models are improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. He will discuss how e-commerce platforms are enabling greater transparency, wider reach and streamlined operations compared with traditional business models. The presentation will also cover strategies for leveraging a digital presence to scale operations on a Pan-India basis and the fundamental differences between established wholesale networks and modern trade structures. He said that the steel industry is at a pivotal point of transformation and that the future lies in modern trade, digital integration and technology led scalability, and he outlined Enlight Metals' work on 24-hour delivery systems, a strengthened e-commerce offering and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven demand forecasting and inventory management. The remarks stressed the role of AI in supply chain optimisation and the importance of collaborative platforms such as Build Connect for sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of steel distribution. The participation is intended to reinforce the company's commitment to innovation and scalability. Headquartered in Pune, Enlight Metals was founded in 2024 as a next generation metal aggregator serving India's core industrial sectors and currently serves over 500 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Maharashtra and beyond. The company connects original equipment manufacturers and infrastructure players with verified suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality, competitive pricing and transparency. By combining operational efficiency, digital tools and customer-centric strategies, Enlight Metals aims to redefine how steel is distributed and accessed across markets.

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