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Visit of Business Mission from Confederation of Indian Industry 

A thirteen member high-powered 

B u s i n e s s M i s s i o n f r o m t h e 

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 

visited Colombo from 18-20 November, 

2012. This was the fourth business 

delegation from CII to visit Sri Lanka in the 

p a s t o n e y e a r . 

The Business Mission was led by 

Mr. Adi Godrej, President of CII & Chairman 

of the Godrej Group. 

Spotlight of the Month: 

Cement Industry 

CII Business Mission Visit 

18-20 November 2012 

In this issue….. 

The other members of the delegation included Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Making Headlines... 1 

Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry; Mr Rahul Bajaj, Past Bilateral Beat 2-6 

President, Confederation of Indian Industry and Chairman, Bajaj Auto Limited; 

Spotlight 7-8 

Mr Sudhir Deoras, Deputy Chairman, CII (Eastern Region) & Managing 

Director, TRF Limited; Mr S Chandrasekhar, Managing Director, Bhoruka Bilateral Economy 9-11 

Power Corporation Ltd.; Mr V. K. Mathews, Chairman, CII Kerala State Council Indian Economy 12-13 

& Executive Chairman, IBS Software Services; Mr Sunil Duggal, CEO, 

Indian & SL Trade Query 14-17 

Dabur India Ltd.; Mr Satish Jamdar, Managing Director, Blue Star Limited; Mr 

Sunil Wadhwa, Chief Executive Officer, IL&FS Energy Development Company Indian Trade Fairs 18 

Ltd.; Mr Shubh Shrivastava, Chief (Global Business & Strategy), The Tata Useful Biz Links 19 

Power Company Ltd.; Ms Sangeeta Prasad, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra 

World City; Mr Sujith Haridas, Regional Director (Southern Region), 

Confederation of Indian Industry; and Mr Manish Mohan, Director & Head South Contact Us….. 

Asia, Confederation of Indian Industry. The main areas of business interest of 

the delegation included consumer goods, IT/BPO, automobile sector, electronic Economic & Commercial Wing 

and engineering products, air-conditioning & refrigeration, hydro power High Commission of India 

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generation, wind energy, infrastructure & real estate. Colombo-3, Sri Lanka 

During the visit, the Indian business delegation had meetings with Hon. 

Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development; Hon. Dr. Sarath 

Amunugama, Senior Minister of International Monetary Cooperation & Deputy 

Finance Minister; Dr. P. B. Jayasundera, Secretary (Treasury); and Mr. Anura 

Siriwardena, Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce. The High 

Commissioner of India, H.E. Ashok K. Kantha also received the business 

delegation and briefed them on various aspects of the business opportunities in 

Sri Lanka. 

Mr. Manish, Counsellor (E & C) 

Tel: +94-11-2430560 

Fax: +94-11-2399287 

com.colombo@mea.gov.in 

Mr. S.P. Sapra, Second Secy. 

Tel: +94-11-2422158 

Fax: +94-11-2446403 

com2.colombo@gmail.com 

Website: www.hcicolombo.org 

Spotlight: Cement Industry 

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BILATERAL BEAT 

The delegation also met officials at the Board of Investment and interacted with Indian CEOs based 

in Sri Lanka. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organized a business-to-business meeting with the CII 

delegation. 

The CII delegation, Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and members of the 

Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka hosted by BBDO Lanka 

Mr. Adi Godrej, President of CII & 

Chairman of the Godrej Group, during the 

meeting with the Economic Development 

Minister Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, underlined 

that Sri Lanka was a priority country for 

Indian Industry and conveyed the interest 

of Indian industry to invest in the Sri 

Lankan economy and create capacity for 

export. The Indian delegation assured its 

interlocutors that CII would work closely 

with the Sri Lankan side to develop various 

investment proposals and make efforts to 

disseminate information on the 

opportunities available in Sri Lanka among 

the members of Confederation of Indian 

Industry. Mr. Godrej suggested that Indian companies should leverage the supportive policy environment 

provided by Sri Lanka to set up priority industries like pharmaceuticals, IT and tourism and hospitality. 

Mr. Godrej said that CII would be happy to partner with the relevant institutions in Sri Lanka in the 

area of capacity-building and training of human resources at various centres of excellence run by CII. He 

recalled the offer made earlier to train 200 Sri Lankan students at Infosys training facilities at Mysore, and 

requested the Government of Sri Lanka to expedite the finalization of modalities and take advantage of the 

offer. CII also agreed to share its experience and expertise to promote rural entrepreneurship. 

During various other official and business meetings, the need for forging enhanced economic and 

trade relations between Sri Lanka & India was highlighted. Both Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and CII 

decided to undertake a study in a time-bound manner with the help of knowledge partners on each side, to 

identify specific areas under the Free Trade Agreement where both sides could work together. During the 

interaction with the membership of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, both sides agreed on the rationale for 

closer economic integration, building on the progress achieved through the FTA and the need for intensive 

consultations towards developing a comprehensive framework for sustainable economic partnership. Both 

sides also acknowledged, contrary to what is generally believed, that the trade between the two countries in 

the tariff lines covered by the FTA is balanced. The CII business delegation argued for early conclusion of a 

comprehensive economic partnership agreement between India and Sri Lanka, to take the economic 

r e l a t i o n s h i p t o t h e n e x t l e v e l . 

India is the largest trade partner of Sri Lanka. Trade between the two neighbors has surged eight 

times since 2000 when the bilateral Free Trade Agreement came into force. It may be recalled that, in 2000, 

the bilateral trade turnover amounted to just US$ 658 million. It crossed the US$ 5 billion mark in 2011-12. 

India has regularly been among the top two investors in Sri Lanka and was the largest FDI source in 2011, 

with investments worth about US$ 150 million. The cumulative Indian investment into Sri Lanka since 2003 

has crossed US$ 800 million. Several Indian companies have planned investments in Sri Lanka in the coming 

years, including ITC Ltd, Tata Housing, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dabur India Ltd, etc. Indian companies like 

Godrej, Bajaj, Tata & Dabur are a household name in Sri Lanka. Likewise, investments by Sri Lankan 

companies in India too are surging, as Sri Lankan businesses take advantage of India´s dynamic economy 

and large market. 

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High Commissioner inaugurates Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at Nuwara Eliya set up 

with an Indian grant assistance of SLR 215 million 

High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Ashok K. Kantha visited Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province from 17 

-18 November 2012. During his visit, High Commissioner along with Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, the 

Minister for Youth Affairs and Skills Development, Government of Sri Lanka, inaugurated the Vocational 

Training Centre, Nuwara Eliya, by formally handing over the equipments installed at the Centre. The 

handing over event was also graced by Hon. Members of Parliament, Mr. Radhakrishnan, Mr. Rajadurai; 

Mrs. Anushia Shivarajah, Hon. Minister for Tamil Education, Central Province; the Mayor of Nuwara Eliya 

and Mr. A. Natarajan, Assistant High Commissioner of India, Kandy, besides the Chairman of VTA, Col. 

Darshana Ratnayake, Mr. W.D. Fernando, Director (Training), VTA and Mr. Niroshana Perera, Regional 

D i r e c t o r , V T C , N u w a r a E l i y a . 

In his remarks, the High Commissioner noted that India had undertaken to implement projects to set 

up Vocational Training Centres in various parts of Sri Lanka under Indian grant assistance to help 

students to gain professional knowledge so as to gain meaningful employment and to encourage 

self-entrepreneurship. He highlighted that VTC Nuwara Eliya was the fifth Vocational Training Centre set up 

with the support of the Government of India and would help students from the Central Province and 

adjoining areas to pursue training and build a career in vocational trade. India had earlier supported setting 

up of VTCs at Hatton, Puttalam, Vantharamullai and Onthachimadam in Batticaloa. The High Commissioner 

encouraged students to avail scholarships offered by India, which had almost been trebled from this year. 

A Memorandum of Understanding for setting up the VTC in Nuwara Eliya with an Indian grant 

assistance of SLR 215 million was signed with the Government of Sri Lanka in July 2011. With the handing 

over of the machinery and equipment, the VTC will start imparting vocational training to students in seven 

trades (Machine shop; Industrial and Domestic electrician; Electronics; Hardware and Networking; 

Information Technology Lab; Automobile and Aluminum Fabrication). 

The Implementing Agency for the Project, Hindustan Machine Tools HMT(I), has also provided 

equipment, books, computers, vehicles (3 mini buses and 1 Pick up van) and has already trained nine 

trainee instructors from Sri Lanka covering various disciplines for a total period of 27 man-months in India. 

HMT(I) would also be providing on-the-job training by Indian experts. 

In his remarks, Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, the Minister for Youth Affairs and Skills Development 

expressed his gratitude to the Government and the people of India for providing heavy equipment to the 

Vocational Training Centre at Nuwara Eliya and said "India is not only Sri Lanka’s close and intimate 

neighbour but also racially, culturally and economically so close that no other country in the world could be 

compared". The High Commissioner's visit to the Central Province helped in reviewing the progress of 

Indian-assisted projects in the Province and in exploring opportunities to further develop economic, cultural 

and people-to-people links between India and Central Province of Sri Lanka. The Government of India has 

been implementing a variety of multi-sectoral projects in Sri Lanka based on the needs and priorities 

identified by the people of Sri Lanka. 



Visit of the High Commissioner of India to Kandy 

High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Ashok K. Kantha visited Kandy in the Central Province on 16 November 

2012. During the visit, he has called on the Most Venerable Udugama Buddharakkita, Mahanayake Thero 

of Asgiriya Chapter and the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala, Mahanayake Thero 

of Malwatte Chapter. He also met Hon´ble Sarath Ekanayake, Chief Minister of Central Province and 

attended a luncheon meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Central Province. 

During his calls on the Mahanayake Thero of Asgiriya Chapter and the Mahanayake Thero of 

Malwatte Chapter, the High Commissioner highlighted the series of initiatives undertaken by India to jointly 

commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanti with Sri Lanka. He mentioned that he was particularly impressed 

by the overwhelming public response to the Exposition of Kapilavastu Relics at all the ten venues in Sri 

Lanka. He was happy to learn that approximately 3.5 million devotees had paid homage to the Sacred 

Relics, which had been brought to Sri Lanka by the Hon´ble Minister of Culture of India on 19th August 

2012, in response to the special request made by H.E. the President of Sri Lanka to H.E. the Prime Minister 

of India. 

The High Commissioner noted that Buddhism continued to be one of the common threads binding 

India and Sri Lanka. H.E. the President of Sri Lanka had laid the foundation stone of the University of 

Buddhist and Indic Studies at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, during his visit to India in September 2012. He 

extended invitations to the two Mahanayake Theros to visit India. The Mahanayake Theros of the Asgiriya 

and the Malwatte Chapters appreciated the special gesture of the Government of India in organizing the 

exposition of the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics in Sri Lanka and acknowledged the deep cultural and spiritual 

b o n d s b e t w e e n I n d i a a n d S r i L a n k a . 

The High Commissioner and the Hon´ble Chief Minister of the Central Province reviewed progress in 

the Indian-assisted development projects currently being undertaken in the Province, including the 

construction of a 150-bed hospital at Dickoya fully grant-funded by the Government of India and the 

construction of 4000 houses in the Central Province under the third phase of the Indian Housing Project, 

which is expected to commence soon. 

The High Commissioner announced that the Dickoya Hospital project was expected to be completed 

on schedule by July 2013 and requested the full involvement of the Central Province Administration in the 

Indian Housing Project. He also pointed out that the Corpus Fund for CEWET had been doubled and that 

the number of general scholarships for deserving Sri Lankan students had been trebled. 

Responding to specific requests, the High Commissioner offered Indian assistance in reviving the 

closed Hotel Management School in Kandy by conducting training courses. He also offered to provide 

medical equipment to the upcoming Cancer Treatment Section in the Kandy General Hospital, similar to 

projects undertaken by India to provide critical medical equipment to General Hospitals at Jaffna, Killinochi 

and Mulaitivu under the Small Development Programme Scheme. The High Commissioner extended an 

invitation to the Hon´ble Chief Minister to visit India. 

During the business luncheon organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Central 

Province, the High Commissioner announced that a Business Seminars would be organized in Kandy to 

create further awareness about the business opportunities between India and Sri Lanka, particularly the 

advantages offered by the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement and the additional benefits to be made 

available by the proposed CEPA. 



India gifts 175 boats with outboard motors and fishing equipment worth LKR 71 million to 

IDPs at Mannar 

The High Commissioner of India H.E. Mr. Ashok K. Kantha visited Mannar District in the Northern 

Province on 2 December 2012 and handed over 175 boats with one outboard motor each and twelve 

fishing nets to 350 beneficiaries. The boats were handed over in the presence of Hon. Dr. Rajitha 

Senaratne, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Hon. Mr. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of 

Industries and Commerce. The handing over ceremony was also graced by Hon. G.A.Chandrasiri, 

Governor of Northern Province, Mr. Hunais Farook, Member of Parliament, Mr. W.M.Ehiyan, Chairman, 

Musali Pradesiya Sabha and several other senior officials. These boats have been gifted under the grant 

assistance of Government of India at a cost of LKR 71 million. 

In his remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted that India’s assistance to the Sri Lankan people 

has evolved taking into account the immediate needs and requirements as articulated by the Government 

of Sri Lanka. India’s assistance which focused on emergency relief assistance towards the end of the 

armed conflict and in its immediate aftermath, gradually focused on the resettlement of the Internally 

Displaced Persons (IDPs). The subsequent requirements of re-construction are being addressed through 

the flagship Indian housing project, the Northern Railway reconstruction project and other infrastructural 

development initiatives. In parallel, several small development projects have been implemented to promote 

livelihood generation activities and the gifting of 175 fishing boats is a part of efforts to rejuvenate the 

e c o n o m y o f t h e N o r t h e r n P r o v i n c e . 

The High Commissioner also used the opportunity of his visit to review the progress of Indianassisted 

projects in the Northern Province. He underlined that the Northern Railway reconstruction project 

was progressing smoothly and would be completed ahead of schedule by December 2013. He dwelt upon 

the benefits of increased connectivity of the Northern Province with the rest of Sri Lanka once the project 

was completed it would give a tremendous boost to the economy of the region. Continuing on the theme of 

connectivity, High Commissioner expressed hope that the ferry service between Talaimannar and 

Rameswaram would be resumed soon and pointed out that Government of India was in favour of early 

resumption of the ferry service and is prepared to work with Government of Sri Lanka in this regard. 

In his remarks, Hon. Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, pointed out 

that the hallmark of Indian assistance was that all her support to Sri Lanka has come in the form of grant 

assistance. He thanked the Government of India for implementing several livelihood projects, including the 

grand housing project involving construction of 50,000 houses for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). 

In his remarks, Hon Mr. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industries and Commerce, also thanked the 

Government of India for the continuous support extended to implement a variety of projects aimed at 

resettlement of the IDPs in the conflict-affected areas and restoration of their livelihoods. He also stated that 

the people of Musali would be grateful to India for implementing a number of development projects in the 

region. 



India’s Trimax to setup Rs. 3.5bn data centre in Hambantota 

Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Ltd. (Trimax), a Mumbai-based leading IT company, signed an 

agreement with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology, to set up a state-of-the-art 

“Data Centre” at the proposed 1500 acre Saki Knowledge and Technology Park in Hambantota. An MOU to 

this effect was signed by Trimax Chairman and Managing Director Surya Prakash Madrecha and Ministry of 

Telecom and Information Technology Secretary H.M. Gunasekara in Colombo on 28th November 2012. 

On this occasion, BOI Chairman M.M.C. Ferdinando stated that with the Government of Sri Lanka 

expecting exponential economic growth for the country, investments such as this in IT and infrastructure 

were keeping in line with the Government’s 10-year ‘Taking Sri Lanka to 2020’ initiative, which would also 

help position the country as a regional knowledge hub. He further stated that the BOI expected growing 

enthusiasm from IT-related corporations to participate and be a part of the Hambantota IT Park and added 

that the expected total investments targeted would be a massive US$ 5 billion. The proposed data centre, 

which will be developed in 10 acres of government owned land leased by Trimax, is expected attract 100 

investors who would invest more than US$ 5,000 million generating 100,000 direct and indirect employment 

opportunities by 2016. The company has been provided with a 12-year tax holiday as well as Customs duty 

and Value Added Tax exemptions for the required project-related equipment. 

The Rs. 3.5 billion data centre project, which would be the first one to be situated at the proposed 

1,500 acre IT Park in Hambantota, will look to provide shared, secured and managed infrastructure for 

consolidating and hosting national level applications with a view to providing government-to-government, 

government-to-citizen and government-to-business services, which would be fast, efficient, trustworthy and 

also provide a managed environment for individuals and businesses to conduct secure transactions. 

Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony Trimax Chairman and Managing Director Surya Prakash 

Madrecha expressed confidence in the country’s economy and development plans: “We are happy to invest 

in an emerging market like Sri Lanka, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and to support the 

Government’s 10-year development plan to take the country forward and make it the wonder of Asia. 

Investment in IT infrastructure in such an environment is of fundamental importance, thus it is a great 

opportunity for Trimax.” He pledged the company’s continued commitment to local skills development, with 

plans for training and employing a total of 500 local staff for direct employment at the proposed centre, which 

is scheduled to be completed within the next nine months. 

In this context, on 29th November 2012, Shri Surya Prakash Madrecha, Chairman & MD, Trimax 

accompanied by Shri Ashvanni Srivastava, Principal-International Business and Healthcare Practice called 

on the High Commissioner and briefed him about their project in Sri Lanka. 


Spotlight Continues: Cement Industry 

India ranks as the second largest producer of quality cement in the world. There are 139 large cement 

plants and over 365 mini cement plants in India. The country has a total of 40 players in the industry 

currently. 

The demand for cement, being a derived one, depends mainly on the industrial activities, real estate 

business, construction activities and investment in the infrastructure sector. With the ever-increasing 

requirement for infrastructure, in addition to the onset of various Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being 

developed across the country, there is a huge demand for cement. India's 330 million tonne (MT) cement 

industry grew by 6.4 per cent in FY12, on back of robust demand revival in the second half of the year. The 

industry sold 223.02 MT of the building material, compared with 209.5 MT in FY11. 

Market Size 

The cement and gypsum products sector has attracted foreign direct investments (FDI) worth US$ 

2,618.30 million between April 2000 to August 2012, according to the data published by the Department of 

Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). 

The demand for cement is expected to grow at 10 per cent over 2011, as per ACC Ltd's annual 

report. India's total installed capacity of cement stood at 320 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). 

The cement industry plans to add new capacity of about 71 MT in the next two financial years. At 

present, it has an installed capacity of over 315 MT to cater to the demand of about 230 MT. "It is anticipated 

that the cement industry players will continue to increase their annual cement output in coming years and the 

country's cement production will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 12 per cent 

during 2011-12 - 2013-14 to reach 303 MMT," according to a RNCOS report titled 'Indian Cement Industry 

Forecast to 2012'. 

Investments 

 

 

 

 

 

Cement Corporation of India (CCI) plans to set up a cement grinding unit with an installed capacity of 

82,500 tonnes per annum, on a single shift basis at a cost of Rs 39.68 crore (US$ 7.18 million) in district 

of Cachar, Assam 

German cement major Heidelberg and domestic firms including Ultratech and Reliance Cements have 

evinced interest to be the joint venture (JV) partner in the state-run Rashtriya Ispat Nigam's proposed Rs 

1,000 crore (US$ 180.31 million) 3 MTPA cement plant at Vizag 

Reliance Cement Company Pvt Ltd (RCC), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, has commenced 

production of cement from its first manufacturing unit at Butibori, Nagpur in Maharashtra. RCC is building 

two cement plants with a total capacity of 10 MT in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra with associated 

grinding plants 

India Cements has started the paper work on a brownfield expansion to add over three MT at two of its 

cement plants in Tamil Nadu 

Kolkata-based real estate company Roofers Group will commission a 200 tonnes-a-day cement plant this 

week at Lodhasuli in the Midnapore district of the State 

Total operational capacity of the North-East region's cement units is likely to exceed 7 MT in 2013-14 

from 6 MT now. The projected compound annual cement demand growth rate for the region is around 20 

per cent for the next few years 

 

Ambuja Cements' integrated plant unit at Chandrapur, in Maharashtra, the Maratha Cement Works 

(MCW) has bagged the gold award for the best safety systems at the Safety Excellence System Awards 


Spotlight Continues: Financial Services 

Government Initiatives 

India would require overall cement capacity of around 480 MT. This would mean the industry will 

have to add another 150 MT of capacity during the period, according to the latest report from the working 

group on the industry for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17). 

Highlights of the Union Budget 2012-13 

 

Excise duty rationalised for packaged cement, whether manufactured by mini cement plants or others. 

Packaged cement, whether manufactured by mini-cement plants or others, attracts differential excise duty 

depending on the Retail Sale Price per bag. It is proposed to prescribe a unified rate of 12 per cent + Rs 120 

(US$ 2.17) PMT for non-mini cement plants and 6 per cent + Rs 120 (US$ 2.17) PMT for mini-cement plants. 

It is proposed to charge this duty on the Retail Sale Price less abatement of 30 per cent. 

The Indian construction industry has shown significant development over the years with eminent and 

efficient engineers at the helm and is among the best in the world, said Anand Sundaresan, Managing 

Director, Schwing Stetter (India) Pvt Ltd, while inaugurating a conference on 'Latest Trends in Construction 

Industry' 

The private sector is expected to contribute 44 per cent of the total projected spend of US$ 100 billion on 

roads and highways over the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17) period 

The Union Budget 2012- 13 is a pragmatic and growth-oriented one. Infrastructure sector has been given 

due thrust in the budget 

Road Ahead 

Indian cement majors, including ACC Ltd, Shree Cement Ltd and Ultratech, have signed a 

co-operation pact to support low-carbon investments in India. The pact was signed in Geneva with member 

companies of the World Business Council (WBC) for Sustainable Development's Cement Sustainability 

Initiative and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The roadmap will pave a possible transition path for the 

Indian cement industry to reduce its direct emissions by 18 per cent by 2050. This is the first roadmap to 

focus on one specific industrial sector in a single country, as per a WBC release. 

The initiatives taken by the Government of India to various infrastructure projects, road network and 

housing activities has provided the required stimulus for growth of the cement industry in India. 

Source: www.ibef.org 


BILATERAL ECONOMY 

India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2012 

The 32nd Edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) was held at Pragati Maidan from 

November 14th to 27th, 2012 organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization. 

Nine prominent Sri Lankan companies participated in this Fair under the banner of Export 

Development Board of Sri Lanka and were successful in forging new business relationships in India. 

Sri Lankan companies like D Samson Industries (Pvt) Ltd; Shakira’s Gems & Jewellery; Edna 

Chocolates (Ceylon Ltd.); AMP Ceylon Pvt. Ltd., Dambadeniya Export Products Development Co.Ltd. 

and Sri Lanka Export Development Board showcased their products & services in the fair. 

IITF is a major tourist attraction and lakhs of people visit the fair every year. This annual event 

provides a common platform for the manufacturers, traders, exporters and importers. The fair displays 

comprised a wide range of products and services including Automobiles, Coir Products, Jute, Textiles, 

Garments, Household Appliance, Kitchen Appliances, Processed food, Beverages, Confectionery, Drugs, 

Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Bodycare & Health care products, Telecommunication, Power 

sector, Electronic Sector, Furniture, Home Furnishings, Sports Goods, Toys, Engineering Goods etc. This 

year (2012) 22 countries (including India) participated in the trade fair. The event hosted a number of 

seminars and workshops along with cultural programs. 



Indian Shopping Festival 

Sri Lanka’s largest Indian shopping event, The Indian Shopping Festival was held from 1 - 10 

December 2012 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre, which was a huge success among 

shoppers and exhibitors alike. This event was held for the ninth consecutive year. This year’s fair achieved a 

bigger growth from the past years, with the participation of many new Indian exhibitors and several local 

companies selling Indian goods. Around 70 trade stalls were put up by stores based in Sri Lanka dealing with 

Indian products. The show achieved a growth of almost 25 % in exhibition stalls and the event aims attracted 

nearly 40,000 shoppers and visitors to the fair over the 10 days. 

This event showcased a wide range of products and services which included: Fast moving consumer 

products ( FMCG ), Ladies / Gents / Kids Garments & Footwear, Saree, Sarong , batik items , Mobile 

phones, Kitchenware, Toys, Leather goods, Household items, Gift items, Custom Jewellery, Plastic items, 

Furniture, Linen, Fancy Goods , Artificial Flowers, Electrical goods, Home Deco Products, Christmas Decors, 

Seasonal Greeting Cards, etc. 

Santastic Fair 

The annual “Santastic Fair” was organized from 14-23 December, 2012 at Sri Lankan Exhibition 

& Convention Centre, Colombo. This is the country's largest consumer fair especially for the festive season. 

Under the banner of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (Southern Region), 10 companies from India 

dealing in handicrafts, handbags, gift items and other consumer products successfully participated in this fair. 

This fair showcased a wide range of products which included: Apparels & Accessories, Home 

Appliances, Furnishings, Jewellery, Food Items, Household Items, Interior Products, Gift Items, Stationery, 

Toys, Electronics, Computers, Mobile Phones & Accessories. This year’s event included 11 stalls from India 

& 4 stalls from Iran. The Indian stalls comprised of traditional costume jewellery, sarees, garments, & 

sweetmeats. 



Bilateral Trade 

Bilateral trade turnover amounted to about US$ 4002.45 million during the period January-December 

2012. During this period Sri Lanka's exports to India were about US$ 518.71 million; and imports from India 

were about US$ 3483.74 million. During November, Sri Lanka’s imports from India amounted to US$ 255.24 

million; and exports to India aggregated US$ 30.12 million. During December, Sri Lanka’s imports from India 

amounted to US$ 229.65 million; and exports to India aggregated US$ 68.96 million. 

Source: Sri Lanka Customs, www.customs.gov.lk 

Tourist Arrivals from India to Sri Lanka 

The total number of tourist arrivals during the year of 2012 is 1005,605. The number of tourist arrivals 

from India to Sri Lanka between January to December 2012 is 176,340 which is approximately 17.54% of the 

total tourist arrival into Sri Lanka. Last year 171,374 tourists from India visited Sri Lanka, which amounts to an 

increase of 2.9%. During December 2012, 18,941 Indian tourists visited Sri Lanka as against 17,455 in the 

corresponding period of the previous year indicating an increase of 8.5%. 

Tourist Arrivals by Month 

(2011 & 2012) 

140000 

120000 

100000 

80000 

60000 

40000 

122252 

109,202 

91102 

90,338 

90889 97517 

85874 

83549 

83786 

80,379 

75130 

79,456 

69563 

74197 

69591 65,245 

63835 57,506 

72463 60219 71,111 

65797 

48943 53636 

20000 

0 

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 

2011 2012 

Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Board, www.sltda.gov.lk 


INDIAN ECONOMY 

Indian Economy Overview 

"India is clearly becoming a more and more important player on the world stage in G20 context, in 

terms of its role in the global economy. It is very useful for us to exchange ideas and build the basis for future 

collaboration," according to Mr Ben Bernanke, Chairman, US Federal Reserve. India is the fifth best country 

in the world for dynamic growing businesses, according to the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index. The 

index gives a reflection of how suitable an environment it offers for dynamic businesses. 

In addition, India's economic confidence registered an increase of 8 points, to reach 68 per cent in 

August 2012 , according to the 'Ipsos Economic Pulse of the World' survey. This makes India the fourth most 

economically confident country in the world. India ranks fourth on Ernst & Young's (E&Y) renewable 

attractiveness index. India ranks second on the solar index, and third on the wind index, as per the latest 

study by E&Y and UBM India Pvt Ltd. Moreover, Indian firms took pride at the 2012 Platts Top 250 Global 

Energy Company Rankings. Six of the 12 Indian companies which were in the ranking, also made it to the list 

of top 50 fastest growing companies. 

The Economic Scenario 

India is expected to be the second largest manufacturing country in the next five years, followed by 

Brazil as the third ranked country. 

Some of the other important economic developments in the country are as follows: 

The cumulative amount of foreign direct investments (FDI) equity inflows into India were worth US$ 

179,025 million between April 2000 to August 2012, of which US$ 8,166 million was recorded during the April 

2012 to August 2012 period, according to the latest data published by Department of Industrial Policy and 

Promotion (DIPP) 

Total exports from the Indian services sector stood at US$ 11.94 billion in September 2012, up 6.3 per 

cent from US$ 11.23 billion in September 2011, as per data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remain substantially bullish on Indian markets and have invested over 

US$ 13 billion into Indian stocks so far in 2012 

Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deal activities witnessed an increase in October 

2012 with cumulative value worth US$ 3.1 billion from 90 transactions 

PE firms have invested US$ 2.5 billion in India across 97 deals in the third quarter (Q3) of 2012, 

registering four per cent increase in terms of value, as compared to US$ 2.4 billion in Q3 of 2011, according 

to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) made a net investment of Rs 11,364 crore (US$ 2.05 billion) in the 

equity market and of Rs 7,851.70 crore (US$ 1.41 billion) in the debt market upto October 12, 2012 in the 

current year, according to data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 

Foreign investments in Indian markets through Participatory Notes (P-Notes) peaked to a seven month 

high of Rs 1,46,600 crore (US$ 26.41 billion) in September 2012, sustained by expectations of fresh 

initiatives by the Government on policy reforms as well as the QE3 in the US boosting investor sentiment 

India is expected to receive remittances worth US$ 70 billion in 2012, emerging on top of the list of 

developing countries which are expected to receive a total of US$ 406 billion remittances in 2012, according 

to the World Bank 


INDIAN ECONOMY 

Growth Potential Story 

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is expected to be amongst the top 10 global markets in value terms 

by 2020, according to a joint report prepared by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Pricewaterhouse- 

Coopers (PwC). The Indian pharma industry has been growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 

more than 15 per cent over the last five years and has significant growth opportunities 

India is one of the leading offshore destinations in delivering engineering research and development 

(ER&D) services with a market share of 22 per cent. The market in India is expected to grow to US$ 42 billion 

by 2020, as per a Zinnov study titled, 'Engineering R&D: Advantage India' 

India would take its new and renewable energy capacity to 54,000 megawatt (MW) by 2017, as per Mr 

Gireesh B Pardhan, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Currently, the country has a 

renewable energy capacity of around 27,000 MW 

The information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) sector of India is expected to 

register a growth of 11 per cent and revenue of US$ 75 billion-US$ 77 billion during 2012-13, according to 

National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) 

The public cloud services market in India is projected to grow to US$ 326.2 million, registering 32.4 per 

cent growth in 2012, highlighted a report by Gartner 

As per Venture Intelligence data, the healthcare and life sciences sector has received the maximum 

investment from private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) players, attracting US$ 817 million across 29 

investments till August 2012, as compared to US$ 421 million worth 38 deals in 2011 

The specialty chemicals industry of India is estimated to grow from US$ 22 billion to US$ 80-US$ 100 

billion by 2020 

The entertainment and media industry in India is expected to reach Rs 1,750 billion (US$ 31.53 billion) by 

2016, according to a joint study by CII and PwC. In India, internet access and gaming segments have also 

emerged as the fastest-growing at 57 per cent and 33 per cent CAGR, respectively 

The Indian food services industry is worth nearly Rs 75,000 crore (US$ 13.51 billion) and is growing at a 

healthy CAGR of 17 per cent. It is expected to reach Rs 137,000 crore (US$ 24.68 billion) by 2015, according 

to a report released at the Indian Restaurant Congress 

Road Ahead 

The Government of India plans to make India a teleport hub, enabling it to become an up-linking/ 

down-linking centre. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) will hold consultations with the 

industry to explore modalities and finalise the road map for the same, as per Mr Uday Kumar Verma, 

Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Government of India. 

In addition, India has become a key contributor in global research and of growth in the Asia-Pacific 

(APAC) region, playing host to one-third of top 1,000 R&D spenders in the world, according to a Zinnov study 

titled 'Global R&D Benchmarking Study'. "The Indian financial markets have witnessed favouritism among the 

investing diaspora compared to its Asian counterparts such as South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia," 

a report by Mecklai Financial highlighted. 

Source: www.ibef.org 


INDIAN TRADE QUERIES 

S. No Products – Importers/ 

Dealers in Sri 

Lanka 

Company Name 

1. Fresh Fruits Mr. Samit Ambalia 

M/s. Rabbitbite, India. 

2. Cardamom, Pepper, 

Coffee, Tea 

M/s. Breeze Trade Service 

44/22, East Veli Street, Soundaravel 

Lane, Bodinayakkanur- 

625513, Tamil Nadu. 

3. Incense Stick Mr. Anand Agarwal 

M/s. M L Commodities 

Vijay Box, 352, Murlidhar Compound, 

JSS Road, 

Mumbai-400002. 

4. Pharmaceuticals Mr. Dev Gawankar 

M/s. Completechemie Corporation 

815, IJMIMA Co-op Society Ltd 

Off. Link Road, Malad West, 

Mumbai-400064. 

5. Leather Goods, 

Fashion Garments, 

Perfumes & Fragrances 

6. Leather Wallet & 

Leather Belt 

7. Cosmetics & Skincare 

Products 

8. Rice & Agro Commodities 

Mr. Amol Bajpai 

M/s. Prowess Marketing 

127/784/15 W-1, Saket Nagar, 

Kanpur - 208 014, Uttar Pradesh 

Mr. Baby Kutty 

Managing Partner 

M/s. Leamark Enterprises 

S/No.628/5, Nuthanchery Main 

Road, Madambakkam, Chennai 

– 600 126 

Mr. Shridhar Dongre 

M/s. Gargi Herbal Skin Care 

No. 1, Nahur Udyog Premises, 

Malaviya Marg, Mulund, Mumbai 

-400080. 

Ms. Shweta Uniyal 

Export Coordinator 

M/s. P.K. Overseas (P) Ltd 

4093/3, Naya Bazar, Lahori 

Gate, Delhi-110006. 

9. Industrial Valves Mr. Shreyans Panchal 

Business Coordinator 

M/s. H.P. Valves Pvt. Ltd 

S-2, Abhishek Industrial Estate, 

Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad. 

Tel/Fax/E-mail 

Mobile: +91-9699011922 

E-mail: info@rabbitbite.com 

samit@rabbitbite.com 

Website: www.rabbitbite.com 

E-mail: 

breezetradeservice@yahoo.com 

Mobile: +91-9969027106 

E-mail: gayatri7@vsnl.com 

Tel: +91-22-40212021/ 42648884 

Mobile: +91-9773148806 

Fax: +91-22-40212022 

E-mail: 

marketing1@completechemie.com 

Tel: +91-512-2613011 

E-mail: prowess.bajpai@gmail.com 

Tel: +91-44-65155065 

Mobile: +91- 90031 71425 

E-mail: 

babykutty@leamarkenterprises.com 

Website: www.leamarkenterprises.com 

Tel: +91-22-65007075 

Fax: +91-22-25901353 

E-mail: gargi_india@sify.com 

Website: www.gargiherbal.com 

Tel: +91-11-23922700/ 23986913 

Mobile: +91-9811777523/ 8373914103 

Fax: +91-11-23972700 

E-mail: 

shweta.uniyal@pkoverseas.com 

Suhail.ali@pkoverseas.com 

Website: www.pkoverseas.com 

Tel: +91-79-22166680 

Fax: +91-79-22120945 

E-mail: exports.hpvalves@gmail.com 

Website: www.hpvalve.in 

10. Maize, Onion, Rice & 

Spices 

Mr. K. Ganesan 

M/s. Kanishka Imports & Exports 

17/6, Madhavan Street, Attur- 

636141, Salem Dt, Tamil Nadu 

Mobile: +91-9944972938 

E-mail: 

kanishkaimports.exports@gmail.com 


INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues 

11. Liquor Mr. Sanjiv K singh 

Consultant 

M/s. The Jagajit Industries Ltd 

Bhandari House (4 th Floor), 

9 1 , N e h r u P l a c e , 

New Delhi-110019. 

12. Home Textile Products, 

Garments, 

Favric, Cotton & 

Terry Towels, Agarbathi, 

Honey 

M/s. Ramakrishna Khadi Bhavan 

No. 156,158,160, M.G. Road, 

Pondicherry-605001, Tamil Nadu. 

13. Herbals Ms. Tanvi 

M/s. Umalaxmi Organics Pvt. Ltd 

701-702, Siddhartha Complex, 

Alkapuri, Baroda, Gujarat. 

14. Cardamom, Chillies, 

Turmeric, Rice, Onion, 

Fresh Vegetables 

Ms. Jayanthi Ramesh 

M/s. Srivatsa Universal 

9/40, 5 th Street, R V Nagar, East 

Annanagar, Chennai-600102. 

15. Vegetables Mr. M. Ragunathan 

M/s. SKA Exim 

Trichy, Tamil Nadu. 

16. Fresh Vegetables, 

Semi husked Coconut, 

Chicken, Egg, 

Onion, Red Chilly, 

Potato, Turmeric, 

Cardamom, Cloves, 

Black Pepper 

17. Agro products and 

Spices 

18. Scientific/ Laboratory 

Equipments 

Mr. S. Vairamuthu 

M/s. Shai Dwaraga International 

3-81, Yadavar Street, Keezhoor, 

Thiruppathisaram, Kanyakumari- 

629901. 

M/s. Suresh Export 

13B, Ellaiamman West Street, 

Vijayapuram, Thiruvarur-610001, 

Tamil Nadu. 

Mr. Tushar Aggarwal 

Head – Exports 

M/s. Scientific India 

33, Industrial Eatate, Ambala 

Cantt-133006, Haryana. 

19. Rice Mr. Anuj Singal 

M/s. R.P Basmati Rice Ltd 

Near Madanpur, G.T.Road, Karnal-132001, 

Haryana. 

20. Veterinary Medicine 

& Feed Additive 

Products 

Mr. Sajid 

M/s. VP Exports 

Chennai. 

21. Incense Stick M/s. Mani Exports 

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 

E-mail: sksinghsk@yahoo.com 

Tel: +91-413-2222705 

Mobile: +91-9500940038 

E-mail: 

sales@ramakrishnakhadibhavan.com 

Website:www.ramakrishnabhavan.com 

Tel: +91-265-2320524 

Mobile: +91-8140206000 

E-mail: tanvim@sugarremedy.com 

Website: www.sugarremedy.com 

Tel: +91-44-43102070 

Mobile: +91-9841078327 

E-mail: rameshjayanthi07@gmail.com 

E-mail: skaexim@gmail.com 

Mobile: +91-9688764893/ 7845969920 

E-mail: svairamuthusdg@gmail.com 

Website: www.shaidwaragagroup.com 

Tel: +91-4346-223185 

Mobile: +91-9842423185 

Fax: +91-4368-224187 

E-mail: sureshexport@ymail.com 

Mobile: +91-9466693111 

Fax: +91-171-2699197 

E-mail: ajayoptik@gmail.com 

Website: www.ajayoptik.com 

Tel: +91-184-2002256/ 2220236/ 

2002257 

Fax: +91-184-2220235 

E-mail: sales@rpmail.in 

Mobile: +91-9841941429 

E-mail: syed.junaid@vsolpharma.in 

Website: www.vsolpharma.in 

E-mail: maniexports@hotmail.com 

22. Vegetables, Fruits, 

Pickle, Herbals, 

Rice, Spices, Processed 

Food 

Mr. V. Senthilkumar 

M/s. Team Export & Import 

3-15, Koothangudi, Melapattu, 

Sranthangi, Pudukkottai, Tamil 

Nadu-614616 

Mobile: +91-9994762802 

E-mail: senthilteamexport@gmail.com 


INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues 

23. Onion, Potato, 

Spices 

24. Sarees, Rice, Ayurvedic 

Products 

25. Garments, Vegetables 

& Fruits 

Mr. V. Ponpavazhamudi 

M/s. PSM Exports 

3/508-P, Sri Ranga Nagar, Pidamaneri, 

Dharmapuri-636703, 

Tamil Nadu 

Mr. G. Ravishankar 

M/s. Lord Venkateshwara Export 

& Import 

182, Ashok Nagar, Indira Avenue, 

C-5, JC Court Apartment, 

Kanchipuram-631501,Tamil Nadu 

Mr. R. Dharmarajan 

M/s. Nandhini Exports 

3, Sun Complex, Keeranur, 

Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu 

26. Spices M/s. Rajan Exporters 

1/308, Vetrilaikali Palayam, Rakkipalayam, 

Coimbatore-641031, 

Tamil Nadu 

27. Jute Yarn & Allied 

Products 

28. Pens/ Stationery 

Products 

29. Vegetables, Fruits, 

Rice & Handicraft 

Products 

30. Handicrafts & Decoratives 

31. Handicrafts 

(White marble 

plates, box, coasters, 

miniatures) 

32. Rice, Honey, Spices, 

Wheat, Handloom 

Mr. Selvapandy 

M/s. Star International 

149/1, Periyar 3 rd Street, Vilangudi, 

Madurai, Tamil Nadu 

Mr. Jayesh Surve 

Asst. Manager – Intl Marketing 

M/s. Hamilton Writing Instruments 

Pvt. Ltd 

Kaiser-I-Hind Building, 3 rd Floor, 

Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, 

Mumbai-400001 

M/s. Evergreen International 

91, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kumaran 

Nagar, Padi, Chennai- 

600050, Tamil Nadu 

Mr. Vikram Khajuria 

M/s. Khajuria Exports 

296, New Plots, Jammu-180005 

Mr. Sachin Agarwal 

M/s. Golden Arc International 

India 

Mr. Kuldeep Vashishat 

M/s. Vashishth International 

India 

Tel: +91-434-2280884 

Mobile: +91-9942434541 

E-mail: info@psmexports.com 

Website: www.psmexports.com 

Mobile: +91-9500945072 

E-mail: ravisarh@gmail.com 

Mobile: +91-9047755668 

E-mail: 

nandhiniexports999@gmail.com 

Tel: +91-422-2461021 

Mobile: +91-9865762696 

E-mail: rangaraj50@yahoo.co.in 

Tel: +91-452-2667651 

Mobile: +91-9442159499 

E-mail: selvapandy79@gmail.com 

Tel: +91-22-61280505 Ext: 517 

Mobile: +91-9930102950 

Fax: +91-22-22679568 

E-mail: jayesh.surve@hamiltonindia.in 

Website: www.hamiltonindia.in 

Mobile: +91-9787292722 

E-mail: mohan@evergreenexport.in 

Website: www.evergreenexport.in 

E-mail: ke_expo@yahoo.co.uk 

Mobile: +91-8859569978 

Fax: +91-562-4006776 

E-mail: 

handicrafts.goldenarcintl@gmail.com 

Website: 

www.goldenarcinternational.webs.com 

Mobile: +91-8950011436 

E-mail: kuldeepvashishth@yahoo.co.in 

33. Agricultural Products, 

Fabrics, Garments, 

Handlooms, 

Handicrafts, Spices, 

Pharmaceuticals and 

Processed Food 

Items 

Mr. N. Viswanathan 

Assistant Director 

M/s. Rani Traders 

29/7A, Vaidyanathapuram Main 

Road, Maapalayam, Madurai- 

625010, Tamil Nadu 

Mobile: +91-9843352830 

E-mail: ranitradersindia@gmail.com 


SRI LANKA TRADE QUERIES 

S. Products Company Name & Address Tel/Fax/E-mail 

No 

1. Electrical & Engineering 

Products 

Mr. Nimal Cooray 

Director 

M/s. Nimaru Lanka Pvt. Ltd, 

21, Mallikarama Road, Ratmalana. 

Tel: +94-11-2728652/ 5541110 

Mobile: +94-777373307 

Fax: +94-11-2717514 

E-mail: nimaru@sltnet.lk 

nimal.coorey@gmail.com 

2. Bottling Line Companies 

3. Roller Shutter Gate 

Spring, Razor Pully 

4. Imports of Blended 

Spirits 

5. Contact Details of 

Companies 

Mr. Mohan L.P. Wijedoru 

General Manager 

M/s. W M Mendis & Co Ltd 

309/5, Negombo Road, 

Walisara. 

Mr. Kumara Fernando 

444/D, Morawatta, Nagoda, Kandana. 

Mr. Devendra Madhavan 

Chairman/ Managing Director 

M/s. Ambassador Breweries & Distilleries 

Pvt. Ltd 

65/19, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner 

Mawatha, Colombo-02. 

Mr. Chinthaka Gunarathane 

Marketing Manager 

M/s. Inoac Polymer Lanka Pvt. Ltd 

201,6/1, Dharmapala Mawatha, 

Colombo-07. 

6. Hardware Steels Mr. S. Aravandy 

Sterling Trading Company 

M/s. Thai Impex Agency 

20, Sangamitha Mawatha, 2 nd 

Floor, Colombo-13. 

7. Automobile Mr. Demasius L.Perera 

M/s. St. Rita’s Tile Factory 

Angampitiya, Waikkala, Sri Lanka. 

8. Processed Food Products 

Mr. Sampath Wijesooriya 

New Business Development & 

Group Initiatives 

M/s. John Keells Holdings PLC 

130, Glennie Street, 

Colombo-02. 

Tel: +94-11-4692337/ 2232983 

Mobile: +94-773677733 

E-mail: 

mohan.wijedoru@wmmendis.com 

Website: www.wmmendis.com 

E-mail: 

milanthifernando@gmail.com 

Tel: +94-11-7632750 

Fax: +94-11-5356756 

E-mail: 3mprojects@demasu.com 

abdl@demasu.com 

chairman@demasu.com 

Tel: +94-11-2688384 

Mobile: +94-778679134 

Fax: +94-11-2688384 

E-mail: 

chinthaka.ipl@inoacchina.com 

Website: www.inoac.com 

Tel: +94-11-2435933 

Fax: +94-11-2435933 

E-mail: thaiaravan@yahoo.com 

Tel: +94-31-2277325/ 2273703 

Fax: +94-31-2277325 

E-mail: stritas@slt.lk 

Tel: +94-11-2306184 

Fax: +94-11-2306249 

E-mail: sampath.jkh@keells.com 

Website: www.keells.com 


UPCOMING INDIAN TRADE FAIRS AND BUSINESS EVENTS 

S. No Events Contact Details 

1. “India International Leather Fair” is being 

organized from Jan 31- Feb 3 2013 at Chennai 

Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai 

by India Trade Promotion Organisation 

Mr. V. Narayanan 

Senior Manager 

India Trade Promotion Organisation 

Annamalai Building (2nd Floor) 

72, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, 

Egmore, Chennai 600008 (India) 

Tel: +91-44-28554655,28587297 

Telefax: +91-44-28554747 

E-mail: itpochn@md4.vsnl.net.in 

Website: www.iilfleatherfair.com 

2. “8 th Edition of Nakshatra Fair 2013” is being 

organized from 4-10 February 2013 at 

Hall No. 15, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi by 


(Astrology, Vastu, healing therapies etc) 

3. “Print Pack India 2013 Exhibition” is being 

organized from 23-28 February 2013 at India 

Expo Centre & Mart by Indian Printing, Packaging 

and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ 

Association 

[The biggest printing, packaging, converting, 

digital and signage exhibition in India] 

4. “Aahar International Food Fair” is being 

organized from 14-18 March 2013 at Hall No. 

15, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi by India Trade 

Promotion Organisation 

(Food, processed food, hotel & restaurant 

equipment & supplies) 

5. “9th Die & Mould India International Exhibition” 

is being organized from 17-20 April 

2014 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, 

Mumbai by Tool & Gauge Manufacturers 

Association of India 

Mr. S. Bahadur 

Senior Manager 


Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001 

Tel: +91-11-23371337/ 23371540/ 23371491 

Fax: +91-11-23371492 

E-mail: sbahadur.itpo@gmail.com 

rajbahadur.itpo@gmail.com 

info@itpo-online.com 

Website: www.indiatradefair.com 

Mr. Mukesh 

Manager - Marketing (Foreign Trade) 

Indian Printing, Packaging and Allied Machinery 

Manufacturers’ Association 

Mobile: +91-9924466661 

Website: www.printpackindia2013.com 

Mr. J. Sengupta 


Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001 

Tel: +91-11-23371491 

Fax: +91-11-23371492 

E-mail: info@itpo-online.com 

Website: www.indiatradefair.com 

Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association 

A-33, Nand Jyot Industrial Estate, Safed Pool, 

Andheri—Kurla Road, Mumbai-400072 

Tel: +91-22-28526876/ 28508976 

Fax: +91-22-28503273 

E-mail: mumbai@tagmaindia.org 

diemould@tagmaindia.org 

Website: www.tagmaindia.org 

Www.diemouldindia.org 


USEFUL BIZ LINKS 

National Portal www.india.gov.in 

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) http://www.ciionline.org 

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) www.ficci.com 

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) http://www.assocham.org 

National Association of Software & Service Companies http://www.nasscom.in 

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion http://dipp.nic.in 

India Brand Equity Foundation http://www.ibef.org 

Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs http://moia.gov.in 

Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) http://www.oifc.in 

Indian Investment Centre (IIC) http://iic.nic.in 

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) http://www.rbi.org.in 

Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Deptt of Commerce) http://commerce.gov.in/ 

Ministry of Law, Justice & Company Affairs, Department of Company Affairs (to register and check status of a 

company) http://www.mca.gov.in/ 

Ministry of Finance www.finmin.nic.in 

Central Board of Excise & Customs (Customs tariffs) www.cbec.gov.in 

Income Tax Department http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in 

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (Trade Complaints) http://dgft.delhi.nic.in 

India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) http://www.indiatradepromotion.org 

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) http://www.fieo.com 

National Centre for Trade Information (NCTI) http://www.nic.in/ncti 

Indian Council of Arbitration http://www.ficci.com/icanet 

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) http://www.ecgcindia.com 

Export Import Bank http://www.eximbankindia.com 

Export Inspection Council http://www.eicindia.org 

The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. http://www.stcindia.com 

Minerals and Materials Corporation Limited www.mmtclimited.com 

India Credit Rating Agency Ltd (ICRA) www.icra.in 

Credit Rating & Information Services India Limited (CRISIL) http://www.crisil.com/ 

Engineering Export Promotion Council http://www.eepcindia.org 

Overseas Construction Council of India http://projectexports.nic.in 

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Exports Developments Authority (APEDA) http://www.apeda.com/ 

Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXCIL) http:// 

www.chemexcil.gov.in 

Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) www.pharmexcil.com 

Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India www.pmfai.org 

CAPEXIL http://www.capexil.com 

Plastics & Linoleums Export Promotion Council http://www.plexcon.org 

Council for Leather Exports http://www.leatherindia.org 

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council http://www.gjepc.org 

Cashew Export Promotion Council http://www.cashewindia.org 

Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion Council www.escindia.com 

Apparel Export Promotion Council http://www.aepcindia.com 

Carpet Export Promotion Council http://www.indiancarpets.com 

Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council http://www.texprocil.org 

Export Promotion Council for Handcrafts http://www.epch.com 

Handloom Export Promotion Council http://www.hepcindia.com/ 

The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council http://www.silkepc.com 

Synthetic & Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council www.synthetictextiles.org 

Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) http://www.mpeda.com/ 

Rubber Board http://www.rubberboard.com 

Tea Board http://tea.nic.in 

Spices Board http://www.spicesboard.org/ or www.indianspices.com 

Coir Board http://coirboard.nic.in/ 

Indian Institute of Packaging http://iip-in.com 

Indian Diamond Institute http://www.diamondinstitute.net 

GSI India (formerly EAN-India) http://www.gs1india.org 

Doing Business in Sri Lanka (Handbook for Indian Business) http://www.hcicolombo.org/pdf/ 

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