Investors and Investee Growth Summit

Hyderabad: 08/02/2026
The Investor & Investee Growth Summit, organised by Rifah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Telangana, was held at FTCCI, Hyderabad, with the objective of promoting ethical, interest-free, and collaboration-based business growth models for entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and investors.

The programme began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, followed by an introduction and presentation of the objectives by Yousuf Ali Khan, State President of Rifah. In his address, he emphasised the urgent need to move away from interest-based, debt-driven business growth and adopt partnership, equity, and collaboration-led models that support sustainable entrepreneurship and community development.

The summit featured detailed discussions on structuring Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer investment models, led by Mirza Afzal Baig, Strategic Partnership & Collaboration Expert, Founder & CEO of Lithotech Engineers LLP and General Secretary of Rifah. He focused on profit-based investment structures suitable for small-scale and individual investors, explaining core Shariah investment principles and commonly used models such as Musharakah and Mudarabah. He also highlighted the importance of proper documentation, governance, and transparency to avoid non-compliant practices and hidden pitfalls in ethical investments.

A key segment of the programme addressed the growth journey from MSME level to Venture Capital and IPO readiness, delivered by Dr Shariq Nisar, renowned Ethical Economist and Islamic Finance & Policy Expert. He guided participants on building professionally governed, compliant, and scalable businesses, emphasising that large-scale capital can be raised through equity and ownership-sharing mechanisms, without resorting to interest-based borrowing, provided businesses maintain financial discipline, transparency, and a long-term strategic vision.

The summit also provided focused guidance for investors, where Jeelani Ahmed, Chartered Accountant, briefly explained the legal and compliance aspects involved in ethical and profit-based investments, advising investors to adopt a long-term value creation approach while managing risks responsibly.

Another important highlight of the programme was the discussion on collaborative business support models, presented by Mirza Afzal Baig, Strategic Partnership & Collaboration Expert and Founder & CEO of Lithotech Engineers LLP, along with the General Secretary of Rifah. The session demonstrated how businesses can be strengthened through mentorship, funding support, resource sharing, and equity participation, enabling growth even when individual entrepreneurs lack capital, experience, or infrastructure.

The discussions were highly interactive, with active participation from entrepreneurs and investors who shared their concerns and experiences during the Q&A sessions. Participants, including attendees from outside Hyderabad, appreciated the summit for its practical approach, real-world insights, and ethical clarity.

On the occasion, the Rifah Telangana Calendar was formally released by the Chief Guest Dr Shariq Nisar in the presence of the Mr Afzal baig  National General Secretary of Rifah, symbolising Rifah’s continued commitment to ethical business and community initiatives.

The programme concluded with a networking session that encouraged dialogue and potential collaborations between investors and entrepreneurs. Rifah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Telangana, reaffirmed its commitment to continue organising such initiatives aimed at promoting ethical entrepreneurship, sustainable business growth, and inclusive economic development.