The Dhanam Business Summit and Award Nite 2025, held on June 25 at Le Meridien Convention Centre in Kochi, brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and thinkers from across Kerala and beyond. While panel sessions and book launches shaped the core agenda, a quieter but equally significant part of the summit was the exhibition zone where over 20 companies showcased solutions across sectors.
The stalls offered visitors a hands-on glimpse into emerging business models, digital tools, wellness programmes, and investment opportunities. Many of the participating firms operate both in and outside Kerala, with some looking to scale up or test new markets.
Vaahini IT Solutions, which operates out of Kerala, Bengaluru, and the UAE, participated with its ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) services. The company claims to support businesses in areas like resource planning and digital workflow integration. According to its representatives, ERP systems are seeing wider adoption among small and medium businesses that are formalising operations or scaling up.
Prompt Technologies, based in Kochi, focused on its long-standing presence in the Tally software space. Led by entrepreneur N.D. Arun Kumar, the firm has been active for over 12 years, offering software sales and service support. The company also caters to clients outside Kerala.
WiseUp, a Kozhikode-based startup, introduced podcast-based branding strategies at its stall. The company, led by founder Jijin Mohan, has been active in this niche for around seven years. With brands increasingly looking at non-traditional formats for outreach, Wise Up aims to connect companies with large audiences through content-focused engagement.
Live the Day Holidays presented its portfolio of travel services, including corporate packages, individual and family tours, visa services, and flight bookings. The company, led by MD Chinthu Jose, said it is looking to build trust through customisation and support.
Livelong Wealth, run by SEBI-registered research analyst K. Hariprasad, offered financial literacy programmes aimed at beginners and retail investors. The stall highlighted sessions on forex trading, savings, and long-term investment planning. Representatives said the goal is to improve awareness among individuals without a finance background.
Fox Solar, a division of Eallisto Group, brought its on-grid solar solutions to the exhibition. The company, led by MD Shahad Bangla, has been in the solar sector for eight years and focuses on rooftop installations.
With increasing focus on clean energy, solar solutions are slowly gaining traction among both households and commercial establishments.
Richmax Group, which has 115 branches across multiple states, presented its NCD (non-convertible debenture) offerings. The company also operates in the gold loan segment. According to its team, the firm is focused on expanding financial services in semi-urban markets.
BitSave, a Bengaluru-based crypto advisory company, introduced SIP (systematic investment plan) models in Bitcoin. The firm also highlighted index-linked crypto investment products based on global benchmarks such as the Bloomberg Crypto Index. While crypto remains a speculative space, such structured formats could appeal to early adopters seeking more disciplined approaches.
Naturals, the beauty salon chain with a presence across Kerala, showcased its services and international products. With 72 outlets in the state, the brand used the summit platform to reconnect with business audiences.
Vieroots Biohack Centre, founded by Sajeev Nair, focused on personalised wellness. Their stall featured health plans covering food routines and nutrition, based on the individual's physical profile. The concept blends basic diagnostics with curated health routines and supplements.
Mental wellness also had space at the exhibition. The Mindset Gym, led by Joseph Sudeep, presented stress management services targeted at corporate clients. The firm operates in both Kerala and Dubai, offering training modules and tools aimed at helping employees and leaders cope with workplace-related pressure.
Among the more technical stalls, GO EC showcased its services in electric vehicle (EV) charging. Secure Solutions focused on IT security tools, offering protection strategies for enterprises. Tech consultancy firm Difinity Digital was also present, pitching advisory support for businesses navigating digital change.
These stalls, though lower in visibility compared to the more public-facing brands, saw steady visitor traffic, especially from SMEs and startup founders looking for backend services and technology integration.
