Industry experts highlight role of B2B e-commerce in improving MSME sourcing, price discovery and market access across Punjab
Chandigarh: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in association with SuFin Limited organised the Chandigarh B2B Market Linkage Forum 2026 for Solar Power Sector – Exploring Chandigarh as a Sourcing Destination at PHD House, Chandigarh.
The forum brought together solar industry stakeholders and entrepreneurs to explore how B2B e-commerce can strengthen supply chains of MSMEs in solar power sector, improve sourcing efficiency and create new business opportunities for enterprises across Punjab.
Mr. Parv Arora, Convener, Regional Renewable Energy & Power Committee, PHDCCI, in his speech said thate-commerce can become an important enabler of the solar revolution in India. B2B ecommerce digital platforms can improve access to solar panels, inverters, batteries, mounting structures and other components, particularly for smaller businesses. They can also facilitate price discovery, wider market reach, transparent product information, after-sales services and connections between manufacturers, distributors, installers and customers.
During her presentation, Ms Soumya Pathak, Regional Lead - North, SuFin Limited, highlighted how SuFin Limited – A Group company of Larsen & Toubro Limited,is a B2B digital marketplace enabling businesses to digitally discover, source and transact across a wide range of solar power sector, industrial and construction related products. With 50+ product categories and over 8.5 lakh SKUs, SuFin Limited connects MSME buyers with a large network of sellers across India, covering products ranging from wires and cables, TMT steel and structural materials to solar, electrical, industrial, construction and other infrastructure-related products.
Ms Pathak explained that SuFin Limited’s Request for Quotation (RFQ)-led procurement model enables buyers to seek and compare competitive quotations from multiple suppliers, supporting greater price discovery and sourcing efficiency for SMEs dealing in solar power sector. Mr Sukhpal Singh, President, Solar Energy Vendors’ Association, stated that B2B e-commerce is significantly important for solar power businesses as it streamlines operations, enhances efficiency, and fosters growth. With real-time price comparisons, transparent specifications, seamless research, and cost optimization, buyers gain faster and more informed access to raw material & other products.
Welcoming participants, Punit Chaudhry, Senior Secretary, PHDCCI, spoke about the services being given by PHDCCI for solving problems of MSMEs in Punjab and various initiatives of PHDCCI like forthcoming Business Delegation to China during 11-17 October 2026 for companies in solar power sector and electric vehicles. He also talked about the benefits of B2B e-commerce and advised entrepreneurs to utilise this technology to grow their businesses.