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High Commission of India, ColomboIndia—Connects: The Economic and Business NewsletterJune 2013Making Headlines ...Spotlight of the Month:Telecom IndustryVisit of Commerce Secretary to Sri LankaA high-level Indian delegation led by Shri S.R. Rao, CommerceSecretary, Government of India visited in Sri Lanka to discuss trade andinvestment matters with the Government of Sri Lanka from 23-26 June 2013.The other members of the delegation included Shri Arvind Mehta, JointSecretary (FT/SA), Department of Commerce; Smt Indira Murthy, Director (FT/SA), Department of Commerce; Shri Mayank Joshi, Deputy Secretary (SL),Ministry of External Affairs; Shri Talleen Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department ofIndustrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP).During the visit, the Indian delegation had meetings with Hon. RishadBathiudeen, Minister of Industry & Commerce; Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Ministerof Economic Development; Dr. P.B. Jayasundera, Secretary, Ministry ofFinance and Planning; and Mr. Anura Siriwardena, Secretary, Ministry ofIndustry & Commerce. The High Commissioner of India, H.E. Y. K. Sinha alsoreceived the Indian delegation. Review meeting was held between Indian & SriLankan Government officials on the outcome of the visit & Future Plan of Action& signing of agreed minutes on 25 June 2013 at the Academy of FinancialStudies (MILODA). The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organized anInteractive session organized for its members & participants from otherChambers. The delegation also met members of Indian CEOs Forum andinteracted with Indian CEOs based in Sri Lanka.Shri S.R. Rao, Commerce Secretary metHon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of EconomicDevelopment to discuss means of furtherstrengthening Indo-Sri Lanka economic tiesincluding trade and commerce, exports andinvestment in the area of tourismdevelopment. Both sides also focused theirattention on transport problems relating toexports and the need to expand transportservices. Among the matters discussed werethe garment, textile and hand loom industries,tourism development, generating solarenergy, agriculture and the pharmaceuticalindustry.Visit of Commerce Secretaryto Sri Lanka23-26 June 2013In this issue…..Making Headlines... 1Bilateral Beat 2Spotlight 3-4Bilateral Economy 5-6Indian Economy 7-8Indian & SL Trade Query 10-12Indian & SL Trade Fairs 13-14Useful Biz Links 15Contact Us…..Economic & Commercial WingHigh Commission of India36-38, Galle Face RoadColombo-3, Sri LankaMr. Manish, Counsellor (E & C)Tel: +94-11-2430560Fax: +94-11-2399287com.colombo@mea.gov.inMr. S.P. Sapra, Second Secy.Tel: +94-11-2422158Fax: +94-11-2446403com2.colombo@gmail.comWebsite: www.hcicolombo.orgSpotlight: Telecom IndustryThe Indian telecommunication sector has registered a phenomenal growth during the past few yearsand has emerged as the second largest network in the world.Click for More DetailsTo remove your name from our mailing list, please click here. Questions or comments? E-mail us or call us.Next Page

BILATERAL BEATIn his addresss Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen highlighted thebilateral trade between both countries totalled $ 4.087 billion in2012 and in January to April 2013, it stood at $ 1.17 billion. During2008, India allowed duty free entry for 3 million pieces of apparelproducts from Sri Lanka without any restrictions under ISFTA and inApril 2013, the quota was increased to 8 million pieces.Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister ofIndustry & Commerce, Sri Lanka welcomesShri S. R. Rao, Commerce Secretary, GOIIIHT opens Colombo CentreThe Indian Institute of Hardware Technology (IIHT) in collaboration with Professional EducationProviders (Pvt) Limited, a BOI approved company and member of the reputed G.B. Dodanwala Group,launched their Colombo Centre on 5 th June 2013 held at Hotel Taj Samudra.Hon. S.B. Dissanayake, Minister of Higher Education was the Chief Guest and Member of ParliamentThilanga Sumathipala was the Guest of Honour.Indian Institute of Hardware Technology (IIHT) is India’s oldestand largest company in computer hardware and network trainingorganization initiated in 1991. IIHT proudly announced the launch of IIHTColombo Centre at No. 184, Hill Street, Dehiwala. IIHT strengthens theICT field in Sri Lanka with programs suitable for the advanced technology.This helps the students in IIHT to lead the way in their profession.IIHT is the largest institute in providing knowledge in IMS. It isequipped with modern facilities and labs along with well experiencedlecturers. The expansion of IIHT throughout India and Asia has given thechance to explore and provide more skills and knowledge to theirstudents.Programs are offered to both school leavers and professionals. Students after O/L and A/Lexaminations with pending results are encouraged to join for IIHT program. Students are benefitted with;Versatile panel of foreign and local lecturersUnlimited lab hours for practical trainingFriendly environment with well-equipped labs and modern facilitiesAffordable prices with easy payment methodsGlobally recognized certificationsPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

Spotlight Continues: Telecom IndustryIntroductionIndia's mobile services market will touch Rs 1,200 billion (US$ 20.24 billion) in 2013, registering agrowth of 8 per cent from Rs 1,100 billion (US$ 18.55 billion) in 2012, according to a report by Gartner Inc.Mobile connections are expected to grow to 770 million in 2013, an 11 percent increase from 712 millionconnections in 2012.Internet traffic in India is expected to reach from 393 petabytes per month in 2012 to 2.5 exabytes permonth in 2017, highlighted a Cisco study. "Internet traffic growth in India is the fastest globally," said MrRobert Pepper, VP (Global Technology Policy), Cisco.Key StatisticsIndia is expected to have 130.6 million mobile internet users by March 2014, as per a joint study bythe Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB). The mobilevalue-added services (MVAS) market is expected to reach US$ 9.5 billion in 2015, from US$ 4.9 billion in2012, stated a joint research report by Wipro Technologies and the Internet and Mobile Association of India(IAMAI).The telecommunications industry attracted foreign direct investments (FDI) worth US$ 12,856 millionbetween April 2000 to March 2013, an increase of 7 per cent to the total FDI inflows in terms of US$,according to data published by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).Market DynamicsThe Indian mobile phone market is highly competitive with more than 150 device manufacturers tryingto woo the consumers with their offerings. Most of these producers focus their efforts on the low-cost featurephone market, which constitutes over 91 per cent of overall mobile phone sales, offering a huge scope forgrowth. "India will add more Internet users than any country in the world over the next three years, asaverage penetration rises from 10 per cent to 28 per cent," as per McKinsey and Co report. Besides, withincreased Internet penetration, 22 million jobs would be created by 2015. The number of mobile bankingtransactions in India doubled to 5.6 million worth US$ 114.72 million in January 2013 from 2.8 milliontransactions worth US$ 35.06 million in January 2012.Key Developments & Investments A consortium of global telecom service providers, including Reliance Jio Infocomm and Vodafone, havesigned an agreement to construct and maintain a submarine telecom and data cable system connectingSoutheast and South Asia to West Asia, as well as other regions. Alcatel-Lucent has signed anagreement with the consortium to deploy the Bay of Bengal Gateway (BBG) system. The 8,000 km BBGcable, to be operational by end of 2014, would link six countries Reliance Communication (RCom) and Reliance Jio have signed a Rs 12,000 crore (US$ 2.02 billion)agreement. The latter will use 45,000 of RCom’s 50,000 ground and rooftop-based towers so that therollout of 4G services can be accelerated, the two companies said in a press statement OnMobile has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire business assets and liabilities of the USbasedfirm Livewire Mobile for US$ 17.8 millionPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

Spotlight Continues: Telecom Industry Bharti Airtel plans to invest Rs 734.5 crore (US$ 123.86 million) in Gabon, Africa. The company willsupport social and commercial programmes including deployment of 3G and 4G networks, said Mr ManojKohli, Managing Director and CEO (International), Bharti Airtel. In addition, Airtel plans to useenvironmentally-friendly energy sources to power its telecom towers in Africa in order to reduce theoperational costs of running the networkGovernment Initiatives The Government intends to make India a teleport hub, enabling it to become an up-linking/down-linkingcentre. The initiative is expected to facilitate foreign investments, better technology and sustainableemployment opportunities in the country. The Government has recently given its nod to 74 per cent of FDIin DTH, IPTV, and mobile TV The telecom tower provider industry has been granted the 'infrastructure' status, a move that will maketower providers eligible for viability gap funding, higher limit on external commercial borrowings (ECBs),lower import duties and exemptions on excise duty on telecom infrastructure equipment The new guidelines have been issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) according towhich foreign entities can participate in the upcoming 2G auctions directly and obtain a licence. Theinitiative is expected to make the upcoming auctions more attractive to certain foreign players such asTelenor, which wanted to bid directly without an Indian partner in the auctions. There will be a lock-inperiod of three yearsRoad AheadThe Indian telecom sector, on back of various policy initiatives, has witnessed a completetransformation in the last decade. It has achieved a phenomenal growth during the last few years and ispoised to take a big leap in the future.At present, India's information and communication technology (ICT) exports are the most significantcomponent of the internet's impact on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) but private consumptionand investment from private and public sector have greater potential to grow in the future, as per a report byMcKinsey and Co.Source: www.ibef.orgPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

BILATERAL ECONOMY Bilateral TradeBilateral trade turnover amounted to about US$ 1430.49 million during the period January-May 2013.During this period Sri Lanka's exports to India were about US$ 233.43 million; and imports from India wereabout US$ 1197.06 million. During the month of May 2013, Bilateral trade turnover amounted to US$ 257.11million. Sri Lanka's exports to India were US$ 62.97 million; and imports from India were about US$ 194.14million. India’s share in Sri Lanka’s global imports & exports was 13.73% and 8.53% respectively.Source: Sri Lanka Customs, www.customs.gov.lk Tourist Arrivals from India to Sri LankaThe total number of tourist arrivals from India to Sri Lanka between January-May 2013 was 70,125 i.e.approximately 15.99% of the total tourist arrival into Sri Lanka. During the month of May 2013, 17,233 Indiantourists visited Sri Lanka as against 15,888 in the corresponding period of the previous year indicating agrowth of 8.5%.Month 2012 2013 % Cha. 2012/13January 85,874 97,411 13.4February 83,549 93,232 11.6March 91,102 98,155 7.7April 69,591 79,829 14.7May 57,506 70,026 21.8June 65,245July 90,338August 79,456September 71,111October 80,379November 109,202December 122,252Total 1,005,605Upto May 387,622 438,653 13.2Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Board, www.sltda.gov.lkPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

BILATERAL ECONOMY19th India International Seafood Show to be held in Chennai Next YearThe Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) in association with the SeafoodExporters Association of India (SEAI) will organise the 19th India International Seafood Show (IISS), abiennial event at Chennai Trade Centre from 10th to 12th January 2014. The 19th edition of IISS has anexhibition wherein all leading international and domestic companies will exhibit their equipments, products,services etc along with a technical session in which many world renowned experts on seafood sector willparticipate. Registration for the same can be done at www.indianseafoodexpo.com and in all field offices ofMPEDA. An early bird scheme with 25 per cent discount on normal rates will be available for those whoregister on or before 30th September 2013.The 19th edition of IISS will project the sustained development of Indian seafood by adopting thetheme of “Guilt free seafood from India”. This will highlight the tradition followed by Indian fishermen andaqua farmers to do their activities in a sustainable way and in harmony with nature making the seafood fromIndia so pristine that can be consumed without any trace of guilt.It will also showcase the state-of-the-art technology now being adopted by the Indian processingunits to produce and export value added products. The event will bring together the Indian seafood exportingfraternity and the overseas buyers under one umbrella and enable them to interact and finalize futurebusiness dealings.The Indian seafood industry has now come a long way with a major stand in the global seafoodmarket. IISS 2014 will also present tremendous scope for tapping new avenues and introducing varioustechnology and products to the global market. With multifold increase in the production of exotic species,Pacific White legged Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), India is poised for enhancement in productioninfrastructure, which presents great opportunity to forge new partnerships and strengthen the existingrelationship, for all the sectors associated with seafood industry.Source: Department of Commerce, India (Press Releases)Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN ECONOMYConsolidated FDI Policy: April 2013It is the intent and objective of the Government of India to attract and promote foreign directinvestment (FDI) in order to supplement domestic capital, technology and skills, for accelerated economicgrowth. FDI, as distinguished from portfolio investment, has the connotation of establishing a 'lasting interest'in an enterprise that is resident in an economy other than that of the investor. The present consolidationsubsumes and supersedes all Press Notes/ Press Releases/ Clarifications/ Circulars issued by Department ofIndustrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, which were inforce as on April 4, 2013, and reflects the FDI Policy as on April 5, 2013. This Circular accordingly will takeeffect from April 5, 2013.Highlights of FDI Policy: April 2013A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/ activities whichare prohibited.Qualified foreign investors (QFl) are permitted to invest through Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) registered Depository Participants (DP) only in equity shares of listed Indian companies throughrecognised brokers on recognised stock exchanges in India as well as in equity shares of Indiancompanies which are offered to public in India in terms of the relevant and applicable SEBI guidelines/regulations.Indian companies can issue equity shares, fully, compulsorily and mandatorily convertible debentures andfully, compulsorily and mandatorily convertible preference shares subject to pricing guidelines/ valuationnorms prescribed under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).The capital instruments should be issued within 180 days from the date of receipt of the inwardremittance received through normal banking channels including escrow account opened and maintainedfor the purpose or by debit to the NRE/ FCNR (B) account of the non-resident investor.Investments can be made by non-residents in the equity shares/ fully, compulsorily and mandatorilyconvertible debentures/ fully, compulsorily and mandatorily convertible preference shares of an Indiancompany, through the automatic route or government route.India registered 25 per cent FDI growth in April 2013 y-o-yForeign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India registered an increase of 25 per cent year-on-year(y-o-y), the highest level in the past six months, to record US$ 2.32 billion in April 2013. The highest levels ofFDI inflows was registered in the hotels and tourism sector (US$ 2.32 billion), followed by pharmaceuticals(US$ 987 million), services (US$ 238 million), chemicals (US$ 51 million) and construction sector (US$ 32million), in April 2013 . Singapore, alone was responsible for FDI inflows worth US$ 1.29 billion in April 2013,followed by Mauritius, the Netherlands and the US with FDI inflows worth US$ 355 million, US$ 173 millionand US$ 149 million respectively. FDI inflows aggregated to US$ 22.42 billion in 2012-13.In order to provide impetus to the FDI flows, the Government of India has administered numerousreform initiatives, since September 2012 including liberalising FDI norms in civil aviation, power exchangesand retail. The Ministry of Finance has also proposed changes in FDI caps for various sectors, including tea,media, natural gas and petroleum. An increase in FDI will help support the rupee against US dollar. It isestimated that India will need about US$ 1 trillion between 2012-13 to 2016-17 to fund infrastructure such asairports, highways and ports to boost growth.Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN ECONOMYIndia: world's third largest construction market by 2025India is expected to become the third largest construction market in the world by 2025. 11.5 millionhomes a year are expected to be added making it a US$ 1 trillion a year market. In fact, China, India and USare expected to account for almost 60 per cent of all global growth in the sector by 2025. Almost 52 per centof all construction activity is already taking place in the emerging markets, which is set to reach 63 per centby 2025.India is forecast to overtake Japan as the third largest construction market in the world with annualgrowth averaging 7.4 per cent annually. The construction industry in India registered a growth of 5.9 per centin fiscal year 2012-13.It is interesting to note that the real estate sector is expected toaccount for 43 per cent of the construction spend in India till 2016 aggregatingapproximately US$ 380 billion. The sector is a significant contributor to the GDPof the nation (8 per cent in fiscal year 2011-12) and amongst the largestemployment generator (employing over 33 million people). The sector haswitnessed a housing boom in the recent years. In fact, experts are of a view thatonce the phase of global financial volatility passes, the construction sector inIndia could be amongst the fastest growing in the country.Govt to roll out Rs 1-lakh cr infra projectsPorts in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, an elevated rail corridor in Mumbai, and locomotiveprojects in Bihar are among the key infrastructure projects to be kicked off in six months.“The Government can roll out public-private partnership (PPP) projects worth at least Rs 1 lakh croreduring the next six months. The Principal Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office will monitor these projects.All the Ministries are committed to the projects,” said Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Planning Commission DeputyChairman, during a presentation at the meeting called to set the 2013-14 target for infrastructure sectors.Monthly Economic ReportThe overall growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at factor cost at constant prices is estimated at5 per cent in 2012-13 (provisional estimates) as compared to the growth of 6.2 per cent during 2011-12 (firstrevised estimates). Overall growth in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 2.3 per cent during April2013 as compared to (-) 1.3 per cent in April 2012. During April-March 2012-13, IIP growth was 1.1 per cent.Eight core Infrastructure industries registered 2.3 per cent growth in April 2013. During April-March 2012-13,these sectors grew by 3.2 per cent.Foreign Currency Assets stood at US$ 259.6 billion at end-May 2013 as compared to US$ 253.9billion at end-May 2012. Gross tax revenue for the FY 2012-13 (provisional actuals) was Rs 1,036,719 crore(US$ 170.73 billion), registered a growth of 16.6 per cent over 2011-12. Broad money (M3) in the FY 2013-14(up to May 31, 2013) increased by 3 per cent. The year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as on May 31, 2013 was 12.1per cent. Tax revenue (net to Centre) stood at Rs 741,062 crore (US$ 122.03 billion) during 2012-13(provisional), registered a growth of 17.7 per cent.Source: www.ibef.orgPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIESS. No Products – Importers/Dealersin SriLanka1 Spices, Herbs,Vegetables, Fruits,Oilseeds and WheatCompany NameMr. Kondusamy RajaM/s. MR ExportsTamil Nadu2 Banana Chips Mr. T. SenthilkumarIndia3 Cosmetics Mr. Jobin C JosephMarketing ManagerM/s. Zordan HerbalsIndia4 Sugar, Oil, Spicesand Indian GroceryItems5 Agro Food Products,Fruits & Vegetables,Spices, Pharmaceuticalsand HerbalMr. Suresh BabuM/s. Rama Dhuta ExportsIndiaMr. Deepak PachauriM/s. R K Merchandise313, Rajnivihar, Ajmer Road,Jaipur-302021Cosmetics6 Vermicompost Mr. A Kader HussainMarketing ManagerM/s. SGH Monger33/7, Rajaji Street, VillivakkamRoad, Lakshmipuram, Chennai-6000997 Construction andMaterial HandlingEquipment8 Rice, Onion, Vegetablesand Agro Products9 Kitchenware andPlastic Products10 Spices, Vegetablesand FlowersMr. Satinder BhogalChief Manager-ExportsM/s. Action Construction EquipmentLtd5 th Floor, “TDI Centre”, Jasola,New Delhi-110025Ms. Swati SoniM/s. Whitefields Overseas Pvt.LtdStar Export HouseNew DelhiMr. Rohit PatelProprietorM/s. Classic IndustriesRajkotMr. D. MohanM/s. C M Exim137/1, Bharathiyar Street,Peramanur Main Road, Salem-63600711 Metal working tools Mr. Hemant ChowdhryM/s. P. Raj & CompanyNew DelhiTel/Fax/E-mailE-mail: maniraja.exports@gmail.comTel: +91-422-4220050Mobile: +91-9843319923Fax: +91-422-4220060E-mail: acshaysen@gmail.comWebsite: www.metrika.inMobile: +91-9888885468E-mail: info@zordanherbals.comE-mail: ramadhuta1@gmail.comMobile: +91-9314937817E-mail: cmd@rkmerchandise.insales@rkmerchandise.inTel: +91-44-65624190Mobile: +91-9941820220E-mail: hussain@sghmonger.comWebsite: www.sghmonger.comTel: +91-11-40549900Mobile: +91-8743000727Fax: +91-11-40549922E-mail: bhogal@ace-cranes.comWebsite: www.ace-cranes.comTel: +91-11-47599999E-mail: marketing@whitefields.inWebsite: www.whitefields.inMobile: +91-9033007664E-mail:classicenterprise7664@gmail.comMobile: +91-9344935520/ 8680010555E-mail: cmexim9@gmail.comMobile: +91-9899112889E-mail: hemant@praj.asiaPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues12 Scientific & LaboratoryEquipment,PharmaceuticalsProductsMr. Bichitra BarikOverseas Sales & MarketingM/s. Titan Biotech LtdA 2/3, 303-305, 3 rd Floor, LusaTower, Azadpur CommercialComplex, Delhi-11003313 Coconut Products Mr. K S Vasana40/2, Kutty Street, Chintadripet,Chennai-60000214 Hospital, Hotel andHome TextilesMr. L.S. ShivakumarChief Export ManagerM/s. ALS Exports,2/8A, 7th Street, VNR Nagar,Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641041, Tamil Nadu15 Textiles Mr. S. PradeepProprietorM/s. Subramaniayam ReadymadeDindigul, Tamil Nadu16 Processed Food(Wheat Crisp)Mr. B L MalooM/s. Samrock Chemicals Ltd302, “Chanakya”, Near DineshHall, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009, Gujarat17 Iron Products Mr. Amit OraManager – International TradeM/s. Plasma Alloys Pvt. LtdSurvey No. 196, National Highway27, Gondal Road, VeravalDist, Rajkot-360024, Gujarat18 Medical Equipments Mr. Pankaj AroraM/s. Accord Medical ProductsPvt. Ltd, C9/74 Sec-8, Rohini,New Delhi-11008519 Agriculture, Groceryand Food ProductsMr. Ravi PatelProprietorM/s. Madhav InternationalShop No. 4, 1 st Floor, LaxmiComplex, Kanakiya Plot, Jetpur-360370, Gujarat20 Jewels Mr. T. AnandM/s. AVT Exports334, Amman Nagar, Sivadhapuram,Salem-63630721 Pharmaceutical, Veterinary,Agro Pesticides22 Ceramic Tiles, PorcelainTiles, Sanitaryware,BuildingMaterials and StationeryProductsMr. Shishir KothariM/s. Globalchem Asia PacificIndiaMr. Sandeep SorathiyaM/s. Hiya Overseas Pvt. LtdAhmedabad, GujaratTel: +91-11-47020100Mobile: +91-9716003577Fax: +91-11-27674181E-mail: export@titanbiotechltd.comWebsite: www.titanbiotechltd.comMobile: +91-9094761190E-mail: sugunan.chennai@gmail.comTel: +91-422-2426336Mobile: +91-9894051430/ 9894605446Fax: +91-422-4221430E-mail: info@alsexports.comWebsite: www.alsexports.comMobile: +91-9884429883E-mail:subramaniamexport@gmail.comTel: +91-79-26581419/ 26580865Mobile: +91-9879194489E-mail: samrockindia@hotmail.comWebsite: www.samrockchem.comTel: +91-2827-253866/ 3766Fax: +91-2827-253966E-mail: plasma_alloys@yahoo.co.inWebsite: www.plasmaalloys.comTel: +91-11-47543164/Mobile: +91-9999303118/ 9953888183Fax: +91-11-27893454E-mail: amp.accord@gmail.comWebsite:www.accordmedicalproducts.comMobile: +91-9724990990E-mail:madhavinternational1@gmail.comE-mail: avtexports1989@gmail.comMobile: +91-9926047096E-mail: shishirgapacific@gmail.comWebsite: www.gapacific.bizTel: +91-79-40274444Mobile: +91-9879822799Fax: +91-79-40274400E-mail: hiya@indianexport.inPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues23 Garments, Textiles,Yarn24 Hi-Tech OrganicFarming, Greenhouse, Polyhouse,Irrigation Systems25 Garments, Spicesand Incense Stick26 Three WheelerSpare parts27 Industrial Machinery,Diesel Generatorsand Steam Turbines28 Guargum, Groundnuts,Dry Fruits29 Industrial Fasteners& ClampsMr. Aashish GoenkaM/s. Shree Polyester IndustriesPvt. LtdPremises No. 8 & 9, 2 nd Floor,Shree Kamdhenu Estate, Off.Link Road,Malad(W), Mumbai-400064Mr. P. BanerjeeHead – Bus. DevelopmentM/s. Shrihari Polyhouses Pvt. LtdPlot No. 43, Varale Road, TalegaonDabhade, Tal-Maval, Pune-410507M/s. Metro Fabrics61, 1 st Cross, Kalappa Block,Ramachandrapuram, Bangalore-560021Mr. Vinod PatelPartnerM/s. ISK Bearings IndustriesPlot No. G-1513, Almighty GateRoad, Lodhika GIDC, Metoda-360021, Rajkot, GujaratMr. Sudhir DarvandarManager-International BusinessM/s. Indotech Industrial SolutionsPvt. Ltd, PuneMs. Jisha ThomasKakkodu P.O., Punalur, Kollam-691331, KeralaMr. S. MaskaraM/s. Aryan Overseas Corporation,8, Amratolla Street, 2 ndFloor, Suit: 211, Kolkata-70000130 Textiles & Garments Mr. L.S. ShivakumarChief Export ManagerM/s. ALS Exports,2/8A, 7th Street, VNR Nagar,Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641041, Tamil Nadu31 Spices, Rice andCoffee32 Fruits, Vegetables,Spices, Herbals,HandicraftsMr. S. GuhananthIndiaMr. Sunil KumarProprietorM/s. Sharp Exims4/7, Jayaprakash Street, Vijayalakshmipuram,Ambattur, Chennai-60005333 Sports Software Mr. Ranjeet ShankarSales Head, M/s. Sportstec India708, Palms Spring, Malad (W),MumbaiTel/Fax: +91-22-22015107/ 22001708E-mail: contact@shreeworldwide.inTel: +91-211-4226433Mobile: +91-9370561013Fax: +91-211-4224406E-mail: info@shriharipolyhouse.comWebsite: www.shriharipolyhouse.comMobile: +91-9535924097E-mail: metrofabricschy@gmail.comWebsite: www.metrofabrics.inTel: +91-2827-287956/ 287046Mobile: +91-9904350500Fax: +91-2827-287957E-mail: hub@iskbearings.comiskhub@gmail.comWebsite: www.iskbearings.comTel: +91-20-25450480Mobile: +91-9960000907Fax: +91-20-25450479E-mail:sudhir.darvandar@indotechindustries.comFax: +91-475-2223506E-mail: gkimpex10@gmail.comTel: +91-33-30221605Mobile: +91-9830158375Fax: +91-33-30221606E-mail: aryan_overseas@hotmail.comTel: +91-422-2426336Mobile: +91-9894051430/ 9894605446Fax: +91-422-4221430E-mail: info@alsexports.comWebsite: www.alsexports.comE-mail: guhananth.s@gmail.comTel: +91-44-26575665Mobile: +91-9789999459E-mail: sunilapl@rediffmail.comWebsite: www.sharpexims.comTel/Fax: +91-22-4023 5333Mobile: +91-9820059213E-mail: ranjeet.shankar@sportstec.comWebsite: www.sportstec.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continuesWaste Water TreatmentVegetables, Onions& SpicesNatural Zeolite, Veterinary,Poultry,Aquaculture &Healthcare ProductsFMCG/ MedicineProductsMr. Anil RamnaniM/s. A & S Engineering Corporation,Uttar PradeshMr. K. AravinthIndiaM/s. Advanced Aqua Bio TechnologiesPlot No: E-6, SBI-II Colony,Siddhartha Nagar, Vijayawada,Andhra PradeshMr. Sushil MansotraHead-ExportsM/s. Hamdard LaboratoriesHamdard Building, 2A/3, Asaf AliRoad, New Delhi-110002Mobile: +91-9811421458E-mail: anilramnani594@yahoo.comWebsite: www.akarimpex.comMobile: +91-9600411183E-mail: cokenethra@gmail.comaravinnthk@gmail.comTel: +91-866-2489211/ 2485371Mobile: +91-8501931999Fax: +91-866-2485371E-mail: info@aabt.inWebsite: www.aabt.inTel: +91-11-23239801-4 Ext.216Fax: +91-11-23239805E-mail: sushil.mansotra@hamdard.inWebsite: www.hamdard.inSRI LANKA TRADE QUERIESS. No Products Company Name & Address Tel/Fax/E-mail1. Office StationeryItemsMr. N. WickramasingheMarketing ExecutiveM/s. Samayawardhana PrinterMaligakanda Road, Colombo-10Tel: +94-11-2694682Mobile: +94-777508418Fax: +94-11-2698977E-mail: samayaprinters@gmail.com2. A4 Paper Mr. Fahmi IbrahemM/s. Golden NetsColombo-063. Water Meter, DI, PEPipes & Fittings4. Rubber band CuttingMachineMr. Ravindra De MelDirectorM/s. C Ceylon Suppliers Pvt. Ltd3A, Rosmead Avenue, Colombo-07Mr. Danushka RanasingheM/s. Sarath Enterprises67/1, Attampola Road, Hanada,WattalaMr. B. Dinesh5. Contact Details ofCompaniesSri Lanka6. Cricket Balls / Gear Mr. Telley Fernando143/1, Quarry Road,Dehiwala7. Weaving Machinery,YarnMr. D. PerusingheManaging DirectorM/s. Perusinghe Industries22/3, Neelammahara Road,Maharagama9. Clay Graphite Mr. KavindaM/s. K & K InternationalSri LankaMobile: +94-776133275E-mail: goldnets@gmail.comTel: +94-11-2686416Mobile: +94-718716852Fax: +94-11-2449914E-mail: ceylonsuppliers@eureka.lkMobile: +94-710424553E-mail: sarathent@sltnet.lkMobile: +94-777892774E-mail: balendran.dinesh@gmail.comTel: +94-11-2727740Mobile: +94-773572918E-mail: telley0501@gmail.comTel: +94-11-2842360Fax: +94-11-2842360E-mail: noltina@sltnet.lkPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

UPCOMING INDIAN TRADE FAIRS AND BUSINESS EVENTSS. No Events Contact Details1. “FoodPro 2013” is being organized fromAug 30 - Sep 1, 2013 at Chennai TradeCentre, Hall No 2 & 3, Chennai byConfederation of Indian Industry (CII)2. “Asian Latex Conference 2013” is beingorganized from 5-6 September, 2013 at theRamada Resort, Kochi3. “3rd edition of WAVES Pool Spa BathExpo” is being organized from 18-20September 2013 at Pragati Maidan, NewDelhi(Pools, Water Treatment & Patios, Spa &Sauna, Bathrooms)4. “10th IREE 2013 - (10th InternationalRailway Equipment Exhibition 2013)” isbeing organized from 3-5 October, 2013 atPragati Maidan (Hall 8-11), New Delhi byConfederation of Indian Industry (CII)5. “Auto Care 2013” is being organized from 3-5 October, 2013 at Gujarat University Hall,132, Ring Road, Near Helmet Cross Road,Ahmedabad, Gujarat by Confederation ofIndian Industry (CII)6. “CII Chandigarh Fair 2013” is being organizedfrom 3-5 October, 2013 at Gujarat UniversityHall, 132, Ring Road, Near HelmetCross Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat by Confederationof Indian Industry (CII)7. “EXCON 2013 - 7th International ConstructionEquipment and ConstructionTechnology Fair” is being organized from20-24 November, 2013 at Bangalore InternationalExhibition Centre, Bengaluru by Confederationof Indian Industry (CII)Mr. Sandeep Vasantharaj, Executive OfficerConfederation of Indian Industry98/1, Velacherry Main Road, Guindy,Chennai-600032Tel: +91-44-42444555Fax: +91-44-42444510E-mail: sanndeep.v@cii.inWebsite: http://www.cii.inRubber Asia, Kochi-682020Tel: +91-484-2316494/ 2315840E-mail: dhanrubber@eth.netWebsite: www.rubberasia.comMr. Bhaskar Joshi | Group ManagerExhibitions India Group217 B, 2nd Floor, Okhla Industrial Estate,Phase III, New Delhi-110020Tel: +91-11-42795000/ 42795061Mobile: +91-9350846030E-mail: bhaskarj@eigroup.inWebsite: www.wavesexpo.comMr. Roy Jacob, DirectorConfederation of Indian Industry249-F , Sector 18, Udyog ViharPhase IV, Gurgaon-122015, HaryanaTel: +91-124-4014060-67Fax: +91-124-4014080E-mail: roy.jacob@cii.inWebsite: http://www.cii.inMr. Amolsingh Arunsingh PardeshiExecutive OfficerConfederation of Indian Industry105, Kakad Chambers,1st Floor132, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli,Mumbai-400018Tel: +91-22-24931790/ 3332Fax: +91-22-24939463E-mail: amol.pardeshi@cii.inWebsite: http://www.cii.inMr. Vishal Beri, Executive OfficerConfederation of Indian Industry, Block No. 3,Dakshin Marg, Sector 31, Chandigarh-160047Tel: +91-172-2602365/ 2605868/ 2607228Fax: +91-172-2606259E-mail: vishal.beri@cii.inWebsite: http://www.cii.inMr. J. Immanuel Kumar, DirectorConfederation of Indian Industry98 / 1, Velacherry Main RoadGuindy, Chennai-600032, Tamil NaduTel: +91-44-42444555Fax:+91-44-42444510E-mail: j.i.maheshkumar@cii.inWebsite: http://www.cii.inPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

UPCOMING SRI LANKAN TRADE FAIRS AND BUSINESS EVENTSS. No Events Contact Details1. “Bride & Groom Exhibition” is beingorganized from 19-21 July 2013 atBandaranaike Memorial InternationalConference Hall (BMICH), Colombo by AsiaExhibitions Ltd2. “Summer Fair” is being organized from24-28 July 2013 at Sri Lanka Exhibition &Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo(The biggest, off-season consumer fair inSri Lanka)3. “Home & You Exhibition” is beingorganized from 5-7 July 2013 atBandaranaike Memorial InternationalConference Hall (BMICH), Colombo4. “Culinary Art Exhibition” is being organizedfrom 2-4 August 2013 at BandaranaikeMemorial International Conference Hall(BMICH), Colombo by Ceylon Hotel SchoolGraduates Association and Lanka Exhibition& Conference Services Private Limited5. “Indian Trade Fair” is being organized from2-4 August 2013 at Sri Lanka Exhibition &Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo6. “Indian Construction & Real Estate Expo”is being organized from 2-4 August 2013 atSri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre(SLECC), ColomboAsia Exhibitions Ltd280/9, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo-08Tel: +94-11-4575006/ 4575007Mobile: +94-716880002Fax: +94-11-2682682E-mail: info@asiaexhibition.lkWebsite: http://www.asiaexhibition.lk/Mr. Emile GunesekeraPico Events12, Dr. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo-10Tel: +94-11-2343240Mobile: +94-773018888Fax: +94-11-2343237E-mail: emile.g@sl.pico.comWebsite: www.pico.lkEvent ManagerLanka Exhibition & Conference Services Pvt. Ltd4th floor, Automobile Association BuildingNo. 40, Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mawatha,ColomboTel: +94-11-2390560Mobile: +94-773959834Fax: +94-11-2390563E-mail: missaka@saexhibitions.comChefs Guild of Lanka59/7A,Saranankara Path,Kalubowila, DehiwalaTel: +94-11-2728434Fax: +94-11- 2728221E-mail: chefs@sltnet.lkWebsite: http://www.chefsguildoflanka.com/Mr. Emile GunesekeraPico Events12, Dr. Wijewardene Mawatha,Colombo-10Tel: +94-11-2343240Mobile: +94-773018888Fax: +94-11-2343237E-mail: emile.g@sl.pico.comWebsite: http://www.indiantradefair.lkMr. Emile GunesekeraPico Events12, Dr. Wijewardene Mawatha,Colombo-10Tel: +94-11-2343240Mobile: +94-773018888Fax: +94-11-2343237E-mail: emile.g@sl.pico.comWebsite: www.pico.lkPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

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 acompany) 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/A_handbook_for_Indian_Business.pdfPrevious PageBack to Cover Page