Indian Business Council

What Indian Business Council does

Indian Business Council (IBC) is an India-based industry association operated by BIGCLOUT MEDIA LLP from its headquarters in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. The organization positions itself as a platform for recognizing and promoting Indian businesses and entrepreneurs through four core service lines: annual business awards and recognition events honoring marketing campaigns, entrepreneurs, businesses driving positive change, and emerging startups; industry events, summits, and networking forums featuring panel discussions, workshops, and business showcases; a collaboration platform facilitating B2B connections, mentorship, and cross-industry partnerships; and digital products including ebooks, templates, and educational programs delivered virtually. IBC targets a horizontally segmented audience spanning startup founders, marketing professionals, investors, established businesses, and emerging startups across India with stated global ambitions.

The business model is event-driven and transactional, generating revenue primarily through one-time fees associated with awards nominations, event participation, and digital product purchases distributed directly via the company website. All products and programs are digital and virtual, delivered through WhatsApp, Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, and email, supported by a strict no-refund and no-cancellation policy. The organization operates with an 11-50 employee headcount and runs a lean distribution model anchored on the founder Shikhar Suri's personal social media presence across LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube, supplemented by organic website traffic and Google AdSense display advertising. No proprietary technology, app, API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

IBC claims strategic partnerships with global business councils and trade organizations to promote Indian businesses internationally, though no specific partner names, executed integrations, or dated milestones are disclosed. The company has no external funding, no parent organization, no subsidiaries, no patents, and no certifications on record, and operates as a private limited liability partnership with no public listing.

Name

Indian Business Council

Legal name

BIGCLOUT MEDIA LLP

Website

https://indianbusinesscouncil.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indian Business Council is an India-based industry association that hosts business awards, summits, networking forums, and sells digital products to Indian founders, marketing professionals, investors, and businesses seeking recognition and B2B connections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Events and Recognition Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Business awards recognition
• Industry events summits
• Networking forums
• B2B collaboration platform
• Entrepreneurship community

Headquarters

HQ city

Prayagraj

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Awards and Recognition Programs: Revenue generated from hosting prestigious business awards and recognition events that honor exceptional individuals and organizations across industries. Awards celebrate innovative marketing campaigns, exceptional entrepreneurs, businesses driving positive change through technology/sustainability, and emerging startups.
2. Digital Products and Programs: Sale of digital products and programs including courses, ebooks, templates, and digital programs. All products are digital and virtual, delivered through online channels such as WhatsApp, Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, and emails. Strict no refund and no cancellation policy applies.
3. Event and Summit Participation: Revenue from organizing business events, summits, and networking forums featuring panel discussions with industry leaders, workshops, keynote sessions, and business showcases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indian Business Council operates as an industry association that hosts annual business awards and recognition events, runs in-person and virtual industry summits, panels, workshops, and networking forums, and provides a B2B collaboration platform for partnerships, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. It also sells digital products (ebooks, templates, educational programs) delivered virtually through online channels. All offerings are aimed at Indian entrepreneurs, marketers, investors, established businesses, and emerging startups.

Product overview

Indian Business Council is a platform organization offering a portfolio of services centered around business recognition, events, and collaboration. The core offerings include Business Awards & Recognition Events (annual awards honoring exceptional individuals and organizations), Industry Events, Summits & Networking Forums (featuring panel discussions, workshops, and networking meetups), a Collaboration Platform (enabling B2B connections, mentorship, and knowledge sharing), and Digital Products including ebooks, templates, and programs delivered virtually through online channels. All products and programs are digital/virtual and delivered through online channels like WhatsApp, Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, and emails.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Awards and Recognition Events
• Industry Events, Summits and Networking Forums
• Collaboration Platform (B2B Connections, Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing)
• Digital Products (Ebooks, Templates, and Programs)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Business CouncilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with global business councils and trade organizations to promote Indian businesses internationally and encourage cross-border collaboration for trade, investment, and innovation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): India-founded global entrepreneur network that runs mentor-driven programs, recognition events, and investor connections for startups — directly comparable to IBC's founder/mentorship/investor pillar.

Broad incumbents

• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry): Large, established Indian industry chamber that convenes summits, awards, and policy forums for Indian businesses — overlapping with IBC's awards/events/recognition mission at vastly greater scale.
• FICCI: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce — organizes high-profile summits, recognition events, and B2B networking forums serving the same Indian business community IBC targets.
• NASSCOM: Indian tech industry trade body running awards (NASSCOM AI Gamechangers, etc.), leadership forums, and startup programs — overlaps with IBC's emerging-startup and innovation recognitions.
• Forbes India Leadership Awards: Established media-led business awards program in India — competes for the same entrepreneur/business recognition narrative IBC is building.
• ET Business Awards / The Economic Times Events: Times Group's flagship business awards and summit series — directly comparable Indian business-awards platform with stronger media reach.
• Zee Business Awards: Media-led Indian business recognition program targeting entrepreneurs and SMEs — overlaps with IBC's entrepreneur and emerging-startup award categories.
• All India Management Association (AIMA): Long-standing Indian management association hosting business events, leadership programs, and awards — adjacent to IBC's events/recognition model.

Emerging players

• CII Yi (Young Indians): CII's youth- and entrepreneur-focused chapter running summits, recognition events, and mentorship for emerging Indian business leaders — narrower segment overlap with IBC's startup and entrepreneur pillar.

Others

• Startup India (DPIIT): Government-led startup recognition and networking platform — adjacent, enabling ecosystem participant that competes for visibility into the same Indian startup recognition narrative.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IBCouncilOrg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Shikkhar_Suri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/shikharsuri24
• Instagraminstagram.com/shikkharsuri
• Facebookfacebook.com/IndianBusinessCouncil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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