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High Commission of India, ColomboIndia—ConnectsThe Economic and Business Newsletter June & July, 2012Making Headlines ...Spotlight of the Month:SteelVisit of High Commissioner to Northern ProvinceHigh Commissioner H.E. Ashok K. Kantha visited Northern Provincefrom 20-22 July 2012 and participated in various events held in Jaffna on 20thJuly 2012.High Commissioner attended the Plenary inaugural session of theJaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE 2012) on CapacityDevelopment in a Post War Context‟ which was organized by the University ofJaffna.In his address, High Commissioner traced the evolution of India‟sdevelopment assistance to Sri Lanka from the period prior to the end of armedconflict to the present and India‟s ongoing developmental projects in differentsectors such as transport infrastructure, housing, industry, health, education,culture, etc.Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister ofEconomic Development and the HighCommissioner of India jointly inaugurated thePalmyrah Research Institute in Kaithady,Jaffna. The Government of India has providedvehicles for the Institute and has suppliedlaboratory equipment to the tune of SL Rs.70million. The project will help to revive thePalmyrah industry in Jaffna District with over 3.5million Palmyrah trees.“Appreciating Indian Wines”at Taj Samudra on 8 July 2012In this issue…..Making Headlines... 1Bilateral Beat 2-4Spotlight 5-6Bilateral Economy 7Visit India 8-9Indian Economy 10-11Indian & SL Trade Query 12-17Indian & SL Trade Fairs 18Useful Biz Links 19Contact Us…..India‟s assistance will help in expansionof research at the Institute, thereby improving theproduction and productivity in the Northern andEastern Province and benefiting around sixtythousand families whose livelihood depends onPalmyrah either directly or indirectly.High Commissioner also visitedNainativu, Delft Island, Keerimalai andMaviddapuram temples.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: SteelIndia has acquired a central position on the global steel map with its giant steel mills, acquisition ofglobal-scale capacities by players, continuous modernisation, and improvement in energy efficiency.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 BEATLaunch of next phase of the Indian Housing ProjectThe High Commission of India signed agreements on 13 July 2012 to award work to fourImplementing Agencies (IAs), viz., UN-HABITAT, International Federation of Red Cross & Red CrescentSocieties (IFRC) in partnership with Sri Lanka Red Cross, National Housing Development Agency (NHDA) ofthe Government of Sri Lanka and Habitat for Humanity, Sri Lanka signaling the launch of the next phase ofthe Indian Housing Project for 43,000 housing units in Northern and Eastern Provinces.The signing ceremony was witnessed by Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Developmentand H.E. Ashok K. Kantha, High Commissioner of India.The four IAs have been selected on the basis of their experience and expertise in implementingsimilar projects in Sri Lanka, through a competitive process following the Expression of Interest route. Thesigning of these agreements paves the way to commence immediate implementation of this Project on theground.In this phase, which will be implemented under the owner-driven model, beneficiaries will beselected through a transparent and norm-based process on the basis of clearly defined and objective criteria.These beneficiaries will undertake the construction/repair of their houses with necessary technical assistanceand support provided by the IAs. Funds will be released directly by the High Commission of India into bankaccounts of beneficiaries based on certification of progress of work. An owner-driven approach has beenfollowed on the basis of preferences of the Government of Sri Lanka, people on the ground as well as projectobjectives of contributing to livelihood activities.This phase is expected to meet bulk of the housing needs in these areas. In the last phase of theproject, which is also expected to commence soon, about 6,000 houses will be directly built by constructionagencies for people from most vulnerable sections of IDPs in the Northern and Eastern provinces and forestate sector in the Central and Uva Provinces.The construction of 43,000 houses for resettlement and rehabilitation of IDPs in Northern andEastern Provinces is part of the overall commitment to build 50,000 houses announced by Prime MinisterH.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh during the State visit of the President of Sri Lanka to India H.E. MahindaRajapaksa in June 2010. This commitment also formed part of the Joint Declaration issued in New Delhiduring the visit.The Indian Housing Project is being carried out in close consultation with and cooperation of theGovernment of Sri Lanka. A Memorandum of Understanding was earlier signed on 18 January 2012 betweenthe two governments covering various aspects of project implementation. The entire Project is under full grantassistance of the Government of India with a total outlay of SLR 30.6 billion (approx. US $ 270 million).Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

BILATERAL BEATVisit of Hon'ble Jairam Ramesh to Sri LankaHon‟ble Jairam Ramesh, Minister of Rural Development and Drinking Water & Sanitation,Government of India, paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from 11-13 July 2012 on an invitation extended byHon'ble Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, Government of Sri Lanka and the Chairman, LakshmanKadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS).During the visit, Hon‟ble Minister Jairam Ramesh called on H.E. the President of Sri Lanka and hadmeetings with Hon'ble Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs and Hon'ble Basil Rajapaksa, Minister ofEconomic Development.Hon'ble Jairam Ramesh delivered the keynote address at a Joint Seminar on Poverty Alleviationorganized by the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS),Colombo, and Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, on 12 July2012.In his keynote address, Hon'ble Jairam Ramesh highlighted the lessons drawn from India‟s efforts inpoverty alleviation through major flagship programmes and underlined the importance of sustained economicgrowth; criticality of participation of elected local institutions & women‟s self help groups; infrastructuredevelopment namely rural roads and drinking water and sanitation and social security nets such as MNREGAas essential elements for the success of poverty alleviation programmes/policies. He also highlighted thatMNREGA was the largest of its kind anywhere in the world with wage payments amounting to approximately60 billion USD paid to the beneficiaries directly. He mentioned that 20 billion USD was being allocated in thecurrent fiscal year for rural development in India. He also underlined the importance of a legal rights basedapproach to development and highlighted the important role being played by the Right to Information Act inensuring transparency and good governance.Hon'ble Minister Jairam Ramesh and Hon'ble Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris also witnessed the signing ofan agreement between the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi,and the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) topromote academic cooperation in the areas of bilateral and regional economic cooperation and internationaleconomic and development issues.The visit was part of the regular high-level exchange of visits between India and Sri Lanka, and washeld in a warm, cordial and friendly atmosphere, contributing to further widening and deepening the dynamicand multi-faceted relationship between India and Sri Lanka.Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

BILATERAL BEAT"PRO FOOD PRO PACK 2012" ExhibitionThe „Pro Food Pro Pack 2012‟ held from 6-8 July 2012 atBMICH Colombo yet again provided an excellent platform to around 45participating Indian companies to showcase their wide range of agroand food products to the Sri Lankan public and business community.There was strong buyer interest in the Indian products such as wine,fresh fruits like mango, pomegranate, apples from Kashmir and Himachal,table honey, ready-to-eat snack foods, pulps, fruit juices,health foods, curry paste and fresh ginger.The Indian companies participated in the exhibition under the banner of Agricultural and ProcessedFood Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and from Kerala. APEDA is an apex body set upunder the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India for the development and promotion ofexport of agricultural products including Floriculture, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Foods,Livestock Products, Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages, cereal products, groundnuts, peanuts and walnuts,pickles, papads and chutneys, etc.. Under the banner of APEDA, around 20 Indian companies had successfullyparticipated in the „Pro Food Pro Pack 2011‟. APEDA pavilion was adjudged the best pavilionin the international category at the “Pro Food Pro Pack 2012”.High Commission of India in association with APEDA, All India Wine Producers Association and TajSamudra Colombo also organized a function “Appreciating Indian Wines” at the Hotel Taj Samudra in theevening of 8th July 2012 which was graced by H.E. Mr. Ashok K. Kantha, High Commissioner of India andattended by representatives from Sri Lankan tourism and hospitality sector like hotels, restaurants, prominentchambers of commerce and industry, government officials from concerned departments and private sectorcompanies.India produces more than 13.5 million litres of wine annually and the Indian wine industry, accordingto Business Chamber Assocham, growing at a rate of 35% is expected to reach turnover of INR 2700 croresin 2012. Indian wines are fast developing a reputation in the world market.Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

Spotlight Continues: SteelIntroductionSteel companies from across the world have shown interest in the Indian steel industry due to itsphenomenal performance.In India, the steel industry plays a significant role in theeconomic growth. India is world's fourth largest crude steelproducer in 2011-12 with 89 million tonnes (MT) as perprovisional data and is expected to become the second largestproducer of crude steel in the world by 2015-16. India is also theworld's largest producer of sponge iron with a host of coal basedunits, located in its mineral-rich States. The major contribution ofthe steel industry focusses on strengthening the sectors, such asinfrastructure, construction, automobile, transportation,industrial applications etc.Tata Steel has been named among the world's most ethical companies by an American think tank,Ethisphere Institute. Ethical business principles and practices have been the key differentiators of TataGroup and Tata Steel since inception, according to H M Nerurkar, Managing Director, Tata Steel.Market SizeThe RNCOS research report titled, 'Indian Steel Industry Outlook to 2012,' highlighted that "Indiancrude steel production will grow at a compound aggregate growth rate (CAGR) of around 10 per cent during2010-2013," whereas the finished steel consumption is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 12 per centduring FY 2012-14.For India, growth in apparent steel use is expected to grow by 6.9 per cent in 2012 and by 9.4 percent in 2013. The Indian steel producers have signed 222 memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with theState Governments for a planned capacity addition of about 275.7 30 MT by 2020.There is a net increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India in the metallurgicalsector, including steel sector. The amount of FDI inflow into the sector for 2011-12 was worth US$ 1,765.07million, as per data provided by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry ofCommerce.InvestmentsSurana Industries Ltd (SIL) plans to invest over Rs 4,500 crore (US$ 799.29 million) in expanding itssteel manufacturing capacity and in power projects.India's largest steel maker Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Kobe Steel of Japan have signed amemorandum of agreement (MoA) at Kobe's headquarters in Tokyo.Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), through its Mauritian unit, bought 10 per cent stake in Gujarat NRECoke Ltd's Australian subsidiary, Gujarat NRE Coking Coal (GNM). The total deal amount was aroundUS$ 25 millionJSPL has further raised Rs 3,500 crore (US$ 621.67 million) from a consortium of lenders for a steelproject it is setting up in Odisha. The steelmaker will use the loan for a 2 MT, coal-to-gas direct reducediron (DRI) plant near Angul, Odisha.Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

Spotlight Continues: SteelGovernment InitiativesThe Union Budget 2012-13 is a pragmatic and growth-oriented one. Infrastructure sector has beengiven due thrust in the budget. Doubling the infrastructure tax-free bond amount to Rs 60,000 crore (US$10.66 billion), and reaffirming investment of Rs 50,000 billion (US$ 888.10 billion) in infrastructure sector in12th Plan are steps that present a scenario conducive for growth of steel industry.The main highlight of the Union Budget 2012-13 for the steel industry was the proposal to reducebasic customs duty on plant and machinery imported for setting up or substantial expansion of iron orepellet plants or iron-ore beneficiation plants from 7.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent. The other proposals relatingto the steel sector are as under:To reduce basic customs duty on- Coating material for manufacture of electrical steel from 7.5 per cent to 5 per cent- Nickel ore and concentrate and nickel oxide/ hydroxide from 2.5 per cent or 7.5 per cent to NilTo enhance export duty on chromium ore from Rs 3,000 per tonne to 30 per cent ad valoremTo enhance basic customs duty on non-alloy, flat-rolled steel from 5 per cent to 7.5 per centSome other initiatives taken by the Government include the following:100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) through the automatic route is allowed in the sectorLarge infrastructure projects in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode are being formedGovernment is encouraging research and development (R&D) activities in the sectorReduced custom duty and other favourable measuresGovernment of India has framed the National Steel Policy (NSP) to encourage the steel industry toreach global benchmarks in terms of quality, cost and efficiencyRoad AheadThe Government's support to infrastructure development in both rural and urban cities has beencreating a significant demand for steel. With the Government's proactive incentive plans to boost economicgrowth by injecting funds in various industries, such as construction, infrastructure, automobile, and power;the steel industry in future will grow, as per a RNCOS report.The Union Minister for Steel released a report entitled 'A Roadmap for Research & Developmentand Technology for Indian Iron and Steel Industry'. The roadmap plans to develop collaborative R&Dprojects at national level with academic and research institutes/ laboratories of repute as well as theindustry to share expertise. It also further aims at streamlining R&D investments in the steel industrythrough incentives. Moreover, in order to provide accelerated thrust on research , Ministry of Steel is encouragingR&D activities both in public and private steel sectors by providing financial assistance.India set to become second largest steel producerIndia is poised to become the world's second largest steel producer. However, this is subject tocompanies finding the right technology to produce special categories of steel. Currently, with 74 milliontonnes annual production in 2011, India is the fourth largest producer. Per capita steel consumption wentup to 59 kg in 2011-12, from 34 kg in 2004-05.Source: www.ibef.orgPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

BILATERAL ECONOMYLanka Ashok Leyland gifts Super Luxury Bus to SL NavyLanka Ashok LeylandCompany has gifted a super luxury21-seater fully air-conditionedpassenger bus to Commander of SriLanka Navy. It was handed over toCommander of the Sri Lanka NavyVice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayakeby CEO of the company Mr.Umesh Gautam at a function held atthe Naval Headquarters on 06th June 2012. Director (Automobile Engineering),Director Foreign Procurement of the Navy and Deputy Marketing Manager of Lanka Ashok Leyland(PLC) Mr. Lasantha Ransinghe were also present on the occasion.Lanka Ashok Leyland is a joint venture between Lanka Leyland Limited (a wholly owned companyof the Government of Sri Lanka) and Ashok Leyland Limited India. It has been a long standing partner of SLNin the procurement of heavy vehicles. The company provides a range of fuel efficient, economical and reliablevehicles, which are backed by a high quality after sales support. The gift reflects the company‟s appreciationof SLN‟s transparency in its procurement process and the laudable services being rendered for theMotherland.Bilateral TradeBilateral trade turnover amounted to about US$ 2117.74 million during the period January-June 2012.During this period Sri Lanka's exports to India were about US$ 239.86 million; and imports from India wereabout US$ 1877.88 million. During June, Sri Lanka‟s imports from India amounted to US$ 311.04 million; andexports to India aggregated US$ 41.62 million.Source: Sri Lanka Customs, www.customs.gov.lkTourist Arrivals from India to Sri LankaThe number of tourist arrivals in first seven months of 2012 is 543,205. The number of touristarrivals from India to Sri Lanka between January to July 2012 is 96,990 which is approximately 17.86% of thetotal tourist arrival into Sri Lanka. In corresponding period of last year 94,344 tourists from India visited SriLanka, which amounts to an increase of 2.8%. During July 2012, 11,564 tourists visited Sri Lanka as against12,587 in the corresponding period of the previous year indicating a decline of 8.1%.Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Board, www.sltda.gov.lkPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

VISIT INDIAOoty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queenof hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one ofthe most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "BlueMountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to bepopular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers duringthe colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 metersabove sea level.An added attraction for the tourists toUdagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet andpinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayamand wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearfultunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdantvegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens.The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest,sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annualTea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers.Fast FactsLocation MapStateAreaFamous forLanguagesBest SeasonWeatherTamil Nadu36 sq.kmsBotanical Garden, LakesBadaga, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalamand EnglishOctober-JuneSummer (Max: 15-20 °C), Winter (Min: 5°C)Tourist Attractions in OotyBotanical GardenBotanical Garden is one of the best tourist attraction places whichattracts the tourist from all over the world. This garden was laid out in 1847by the Marquis of Tweedale and is spread over 22 hectares ascending theslopes on the hill at an elevation of 2,400 meters above Mean Sea Level. Anexplicit collection of flowering tress, beautiful shrubs, and rare colored liliesare seen.Rose GardenRose Park is situated in the heart of Ooty town and it is locatedless than a km from Charring Cross at Vijayanagaram; the rose garden islaid on 10 acres of land. This garden has been beautifully laid out interraces with rose tunnels, pergolas and bowers with rose creepers.Previous Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

VISIT INDIADoddabetta PeakThe Doddabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is thehighest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point aroundOoty. It is the highest peak (2623 meters) in the Nilgiris and is situated about10-km from Ooty, offering a beautiful view of the Nilgiri hill ranges.Pykara lake/ Pykara Boat HouseThe placid lake of Pykara, amid the lush green valleys is a lovelygetaway from Ooty. Here, a calm lake is surrounded by forests. There is aforest rest House at Pykara. A boat house by the Pykara falls and Dam areadded attractions to the tourists.Emerald LakeIt is Located at a distance of 25 km from Ooty. A place that shouldnot be missed. Emerald lake is a wonderful lake in the upper plateauregion of the Nilgiri hills. The site of the lake is wonderful and one woulddefinitely love being at that place. The chirping birds and ducks and otherswimming creatures add beauty to the place and the sun set and sun rise isalso spectacular here.Kalhatty water fallsThe picturesque waterfalls come down a 36 m drop. A popular spotfor picnics and treks. This water falls could be seen on the Ooty Mysore routeat a distance of 13 km from Ooty. The road runs via the Kalhatty Ghats. It issituated 2,000m above main sea level and with many water falls and rivulets.Situated on the slopes of Kalhatty, the magnanimous Kalhatty Waterfallstands pretty amidst picturesque landscapes. But falls could be seen in aparticular season from September to November. The height of these falls is40m.Source: www.tamilnadutourism.orgwww.ootytour.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN ECONOMYTrade and External SectorIndia has always been an investor-friendly and liberal nation. Investors across the globe haveretained faith in the resilience of the Indian economy and hence have been increasing their holdings in Indiancompanies. The country has aligned itself well with global patterns to accept foreign institutional investments(FIIs), capital inflows and foreign direct investments (FDI) with open arms. The Government also, has alwaysplayed vital role in formulating external policies and foreign trade regulations and hence, has stayed an activemember on the global stage when it comes to bilateral talks and strategic alliances.India enjoys numerous well-cemented trade relations across the developed world including the USand the UK. While UAE appears to be the most significant trading partner, relations with Saudi Arabia arealso developing in terms of volume and priority. Within Asia, India has bonded well with Malaysia, Vietnamand Indonesia and trade volume with these countries is anticipated to grow at around 11 per cent over thenext five years.Capital InflowsAccording to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s weekly statistical supplement, India's foreignexchange reserves or forex reserves stood at US$ 287.62 billion for the week ended July 6, 2012. Foreigncurrency assets (FCAs), the biggest component of the forex reserves, aggregated to US$ 254.63 billion andthe value of gold reserves stood at US$ 25.76 billion for the week. The value of special drawing rights (SDRs)was calculated at US$ 4.35 billion, and India's reserves with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) came outto be US$ 2.87 billion.Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)India received FDI worth US$ 1.33 billion in May 2012 while cumulative inflows for April-May2012-13 stood at US$ 3.18 billion. The sectors which attracted huge FDI inflows during the 2-month period of2012-13 are: services (US$ 754 million), pharmaceuticals (US$ 401 million), metallurgical industries (US$314 million), construction (US$ 181 million), housing and real estate (US$ 132 million) and power (US$ 100million). Mauritius infused highest inflows worth US$ 1.13 billion, followed by Netherlands (US$ 409 million),the UK (US$ 378 million), Singapore (US$ 231 million), Japan (US$ 132 million) and Cyprus (US$ 177million). The Government has recently cleared 14 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,584.11 crore (US$ 281.64million) based on the recommendations of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB).ExportsIndia's exports stood at US$ 25.07 billion in June 2012 and the Government has set a target toachieve 20 per cent growth in exports in the fiscal 2012-13. Exports from India recorded an expansion of20.94 per cent to US$ 303.71 billion in the financial year ended March 31, 2012, surpassing theGovernment's target of US$ 300 billion.Monthly Economic ReportThe overall growth of gross domestic product (GDP) at factor cost at constant prices, as perRevised Estimates, is projected at 6.5 per cent in 2011-12. The growth in real GDP is placed at 5.3 per centin the fourth quarter of 2011-12. The eight core infrastructure industries registered a growth of 3.6 per cent inJune 2012. During April-June 2012-13, these sectors grew by 3.6 per cent. Foreign Currency Assets stood atUS$ 257.4 billion in end July 2012. Gross tax revenue stood at Rs 169,994 crore (US$ 30.55 billion) duringApril-June 2012, registered a growth of 25 per cent as compared to the corresponding period in the previousyear.Source: www.ibef.orgPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIESS.NoProducts – Importers/Dealers in Sri LankaCompany NameTel/Fax/E-mail1. Two and ThreeWheeler Spareparts2. Onion, Potato, Garlic,Red Chillie and BlackPepperMr. Ravinder SinghM/s. Ravi InternationalLudhiana,India.Mr. Vipul BhavsarM/s. Prachi Exports25, Gopinath Nagar,Jagatpur Gam Road,Chandlodia,Ahmedabad – 382481,Gujarat, India.Mobile: +91-9815421155E-mail: ravindersingh17@gmail.comTel: +91-79-65100001Mobile: +91-9712966001E-mail: prachiexports0407@gmail.com3. Motorcycle Parts Mr. K.S. SalujaM/s. Astron Overseas EnterpriseA-301, Arshie Complex,Panch Marg, Andheri West,Mumbai – 400 061,India.4. Cosmetics, Skin CareProducts and Pharmaceuticals5. Pest Control CompaniesMr. Shridhar DingreMarketing DirectorM/s. Gargi Herbal Skin Care1, Nahur Udyog Premises,Malaviya Marg, Mulund (W),Mumbai – 400080,India.Mr. R.S.RajM/s. Pest Control (India) Pvt LtdMumbai,India.6. Honey Mr. Sushil MansotraDeputy General Manager - SalesM/s. Apis India Limited18/32, East Patel Nagar,New Delhi – 110 008,India.7. Bicycle and BicycleSpare PartsMs. Jyoti BansalM/s. Eastman Industries LtdC-87, Phase-V, Focal Point,Ludhiana – 141010,India.8. Bakery Mr. M. Rizwan KhanM/s. Alif OvensMumbai,India.9. Sulphur Bentonite Ms. Deepanksha SaxenaM/s. Windsor Petrochemicals Pvt.LtdC-1, 3rd Floor, SDA CommunityCentre,New Delhi – 110 016, India.Telefax: +91-22-2636 4474Mobile: +91-9820696262/9987296006E-mail: ks@saluja.netastron27@hotmail.comTel: +91-22-65007075Fax:+91-22-25901353E-mail: gargi_india@sify.comsales@gargiherbal.comWebsite: www.gargiherbal.comMobile: +91-9629532670E-mail: r.sundarraj@pcil.inrsrajtry@gmail.comWebsite: www.pestcontrolindia.comTel: +91-11-43206607Mobile: +91-9810021266Fax: +91-11-25713631E-mail: sushil@apisindia.comWebsite: www.apisindia.comTel: +91-161-2670935-36Fax: +91-161-2670934E-mail:npdchinacell@eastmanglobal.comWebsite: www.eastmanglobal.comE-mail: admirindia@vsnl.netWebsite: www.alifovens.comTel: +91-11-41748421-23 Extn: 103Mobile: +91-9971275736Fax: +91-11-41748425E-mail:deepanksha@windsorindia.comWebsite: www.windsorindia.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues10.11.12.Agro Food ProductsCeramic and PorcelainTilesVegetablesMs. Aysha BanuM/s. A.B. Exports & Imports34/27, Hussian maistry Street,Royapuram,Chennai – 600 013, India.Mr. Probal SenguptaAsst. Manager - ExportsM/s. NITCO TilesIndia.Mr. A. KumararajaProprietorM/s. H & D InternationalEL 149, TNHB, GandhiGramam,Tamil Nadu – 639 004, India.Tel: +91-44-43135095Mobile: +91-9790988871/ 9710296588Fax: +91-44-43135095E-mail: ab.exim@yahoo.inMobile: +91-7738008445E-mail: probalsengupta@nitco.inTel: +91-4324-242856Mobile: +91-9364429442Fax: +91-4324-242856E-mail:equiry@handdinternational.comWebsite: www.handdinternational.com13.Onion, Potatos andSpices14. Agriculture Commodities,Seeds, Spices,Herbal Products andMusical Instruments15.Alovera Products forJuice, Bath Soap andShampooMr. Vipul BhavsarM/s. Prachi Exports25, Gopinath Nagar,Jagatpur GamRoad,Chandlodia,Ahmedabad – 382481,Gujarat, India.Mr. L.S. ShivakumarChief Export ManagerM/s. ALS Exports,2/8A, 7th Street, VNR Nagar,Vadavalli,Coimbatore – 641 041,Tamil Nadu, India.Mr. R. JaganProprietorM/s. Sakthi International177, Ramiyana Halli,Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri Dt,Tamil Nadu – 635 302, India.16. Scientific Equipments Mr. AzimMarketing ManagerM/s. Alpha Chemika,India.17.Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil,Corn Oil and SesameOilMr. J.K. AroraM/s. Agnessa Oil,Rajinder Nagar,New Delhi – 110 060, India.18. Free Trade Agreement Ms. Sudha NavaneethaKrishnanM/s. Kannemaar ExportsTamil Nadu, India.19.Agricultural, Rice andLeather ProductsMr. S.M. Mushthaq AhmedM/s. Star Exports22/5, Somanathapuram, 3 rdStreet,Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099,Tamil Nadu, India.Tel: +91-79-65100001Mobile: +91-8866021440/ 9723821440E-mail: prachiexports0407@gmail.comTel: +91-422-2426336Mobile: +91-9894051430/ 9894605446Fax: +91-422-4221430E-mail: als@airtelmail.inWebsite: www.alsexports.comMobile: +91-9566334006E-mail: rjagan1985@gmail.comE-mail:sales@exporterlabchemicals.comTel: +91-11-42345180Mobile: +91-9810739918Fax: +91-11-25286319E-mail: agnessaoil@gmail.comE-mail: blackgreen95@gmail.comMobile: +91-9884100846/ 9444100846E-mail: starexports786@yahoo.commahmed1786@gmail.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues20. Poultry Feed Mr. Arvind M. PolDeputy General ManagerM/s. Uniphos International LtdReadymoney Terrace,Dr. Anne Besant Road, Worli,Mumbai – 400 018, India.21.Metal ProductsMr. Rajesh PatelGeneral ManagerM/s. H.M.H. Metal IndustriesG-15, Diamond World,Mini Bazar, mangadh Chowk,Varachha Road, Surat – 395 006,Gujarat, India.22. Non Woven Bags Mr. R. KumarM/s. Foreign Trade Agency125, Agar Nagar, Sector – 1,Ferozepur Road,Ludhiana – 141 012, India.Tel: +91-22-61233534Mobile: +91-9967327771Fax: +91-22-24938826E-mail: polam@uniphos.comWebsite: www.uilonline.comMobile: +91-9998832466E-mail: expo.hmhmetal@yahoo.comWebsite: www.hmhmetal.comTel: +91-161-2552266Mobile: +91-9814025266Fax: +91-161-2553751E-mail: ftaindia@gmail.comWebsite: www.ftaindia.com23.Packaging MachinesM/s. K & R InternationalRawal Mansion, 2 nd HasnabadLane, Santacruz West,Mumbai – 400054, India.Tel: +91-22-26490926Fax: +91-22-26050568E-mail: krintl@bom5@vsnl.net.inWebsite: www.krintlmachines.com24. Solid Waste HandlingProducts25.Diamond Jewellery26. Engineering ConsultantsMr. Abhijit GangulyExecutive DirectorM/s. Ariamrit Engineering LtdKolkata, India.Ms. Rajeshri RaneM/s. H. K. DesignsUnit No. 113 , SDF IV ,SEEPZ-SEZ, Andheri (East),Mumbai - 400 096, India.Ms. Arijita PaulM/s. ADAPT International Pvt Ltd,Kolkata, India.Mobile: +91-9432428210E-mail:abhijit_ganguly56@hotmail.comWebsite: www.ariamrit.orgTel: +91-22-67161616Fax: +91-22-67161626E-mail: rajeshri@hkjinfo.comWebsite: www.jewelrybyhk.comTel: +91-33-30281941E-mail: arijita@adaptsoft.comWebsite: www.adaptsoft.com27. Vegetables, Food Itemsand FruitsMr. A. RadhakrishnanProprietorM/s. Warma Trade2207, West 3 rd Street,Pudukkottai – 622 001,Tamil Nadu, India.28. Tea Gardens Mr. Ashok JhunjhunwalaM/s. Kiran Agencies4D, Garstin Place, 2 nd Floor,Kolkata – 700 001,West Bengal, India.29. Animal Feed, MarineProducts, Pharmaceuticalsand CosmeticsMr. Dhiraj KunduSales Manager – VitaminsM/s. Jubilant Life Sciences LtdPlot No - 1A, Sector - 16A,Noida – 201301, India.Tel: +91-4322-232331Mobile: +91-9443456638E-mail: warmaexporters@gmail.comTel: +91-33-22483115Mobile: +91-9830020595E-mail:ashokprimeworld@yahoo.co.inTel: +91-120-4361734Mobile: +91-9711311177E-mail: Dhiraj_Kundu@jubl.comWebsite: www.jubl.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues30. Cotton Ms. Priya KhannaPatel Nagar,New Delhi – 110 063,India.31. Handloom Mr. V. GanesanProprietorM/s. G ExportIndia.32. Salt Mr. M.P. DeepakExecutive DirectorM/s. Tuticorin Salt & marineChemicals LtdP O No: 41, Harbour Link Road,Tuticorin – 628 001, India.33. Rubber Products Ms. Karishma BodadeBusiness Development ExecutiveM/s. Pahwa Rubber Industries13/b Sector B Industrial Area,Sanwer Road, Indore,Madhya Pradesh, India.34. Contact Details of Companies35. Automobile Parts, MachineTools and IndustrialMachinery36. Pharmaceutical Formulations37. Dehydrated Vegetables,Onion, Garlic, DryFruits, Agriculture Products,Spices and Herbs38. HDF Door Skin, MelamineDoor Skin andNatural Teak VennerDoor SkinMs. Renukadevi ThilagarSecretaryM/s. Mohan Mutha Group“Siyat House”, 961, PoonamalleHigh Road, Chennai – 600 084,Tamil Nadu, India.Mrs. Archana KekreInternational Business HeadM/s. Macht Exim LLP702, Safal Prelude,Prahladnagar Corporate Road,Ahmedabad, Gujarat,India.Mr. Vinayak ThokalInternational TradeM/s. Sequel Healthcare Pvt. LtdNerul, Navi Mumbai – 400 705,India.Mr. Viral RavalM/s. Khushi Foods LtdIndia.Mr. N. Raaj KamallM/s. Shree Shakti Agencies11/248, Sastry Road,Ramanagar, Coimbatore-641009,Tamil Nadu, India.39. Shellac and Seedlac Ms. Ankita SaraogiM/s. Parwati Lakh UdyogWest Bengal,India.Mobile: +91-9810739918Fax: +91-11-25286319E-mail: delhicottons@gmail.comE-mail: ganesan23659@gmail.comTel: +91-461-2338511-3Fax: +91-461-2338514E-mail: deepak.director@gmail.comTel: +91-731-2721458-9 / 4258790E-mail: com@priindia.inpahwapri@yahoo.comWebsite:www.pahwarubberindustries.comTel: +91-44-43444666Fax: +91-44-26430087-89E-mail: mutha@mmexports.comdk-secretary@mmexports.comWebsite: www.mmexports.comTel: +91-79-40087600-01Mobile:+91-9824614337E-mail: archana@machtexim.comWebsite: www.machtexim.comTel: +91-22-27812921/ 27812923Mobile:+91-9004716945Fax: +91-22-27810780/ 27819218E-mail: vinayak.sequel@gmail.comWebsite:www.sequelpharmachem.comTel: +91-79-26403798/ 26401061Mobile: +91-9825594445E-mail: viralraval03@gmail.comWebsite: www.khushifoods.comTel: +91-422-2235963Mobile: +94-9944468222Fax: +91-422-2235234E-mail: ssa200879@yahoo.comMobile: +91-9007883398E-mail: ankitasaraogi1@gmail.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

INDIAN TRADE QUERIES ….continues40.Textile and HandicraftItemsMr. Manoharan ThomasM/s. Sky Blue Exports,21-7, Ground Floor,Sri Ganesha Complex,10th Street, Gandhipuram,Coimbatore – 641012,Tamil Nadu, India.Mobile: +91-9843361184E-mail: info@skyblueexports.com41.Beverage DispensersMr. Naishadh ParikhChairman & Managing DirectorM/s. Equinox Solutions Limited303, „Swagat‟, Near Lal Bungalow,C. G. Road,Ahmedabad – 380 006,India.Tel: +91-79-26431214Fax: +91-79-26561770E-mail: naishadh.parikh@equinoxgroup.in42.PharmaceuticalsMr. Snehal BhavsarM/s. V2GroupIndia.Tel: + 91-79-65101777Fax: + 91-79-65101777E-mail: ceo@v2group.co.inWebsite: www.v2group.co.in43.Fresh FruitsMr. T. SudhakarM/s. APEDAIndia.E-mail: dgmmum@apeda.gov.in44. Fresh Vegetables,Fruits, Spices, AnimalFeed, Coir Productsand Agro Food ProductsMr. B. JeganathanProprietorM/s. Jegan Trader48, 2 nd Floor, Michael MoopanarStreet, Kamarajar Salai,Madurai – 625 009, Tamil Nadu,India.Tel/ Fax: +91-452-2321372Mobile: +91-9600655321E-mail: jegantrader@yahoo.com45.SpicesMr. J. John BrittoM/s. Hamshinee EximpM 20/1, Thirunagar,Perumalpuram Post, Tirunelveli –627007, Tamil Nadu,India.E-mail:hamshineeeximp@gmail.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

SRI LANKA TRADE QUERIESS. No Products Company Name & Address Tel/Fax/E-mail1. Chambers in India Mr. Stephen FranklinCEOM/s. Mastermind Technologies153, Modera Street,Colombo – 15,Sri Lanka.2. Details of Vensil GlassWorks Ltd, Bangalore3. Cotton Yarn, Leatherand Textile MachineryMs. ShamilaM/s. Tokyo Cement GroupSri Lanka.M/s. Irosha International Pvt. LtdPanchikawatte Road, Colombo - 10,Sri Lanka.4. Shirting & Suiting Mr. C. UdayakumarImporterM/s. Hero Tex198, 2 nd Cross Street,Colombo – 11,Sri Lanka.5. Contact Details Mr. Ruchira MarasingheSales ManagerM/s. Scalene Holdings (Pvt) Ltd434, R A De Mel Mawatha,Colombo – 03,Sri Lanka.6. Three Wheeler Mr. Shermal SilvaChairman/ Managing DirectorM/s. Saaj Motor Company (Pvt) LtdNo. 5/7, Charles Place,Rawathawatta, Moratuwa,Sri Lanka.Tel: +94-11-2526437Mobile: +94-729662299E-mail:m.mindtechnologies@gmail.comWebsite:www.mastermindtech.comTel: +94-11-2500466 Ext: 226E-mail: tokyosupermix@sltnet.lkTel: +94-11-2344202Fax: +94-11-2423395E-mail: iroshaint@sltnet.lkTel: +94-11-5631925/ 2391027/2391843/ 5759154Fax: +94-11-2326711E-mail: hero2tex@gmail.comranganaudayakumar@gmail.comTel: +94-75500500Mobile: +94-757800700Fax: +94-11-2574447E-mail: ruchira@scalene.lkTel: +94-11-2646099Mobile: +94-773022727E-mail: sshermal@yahoo.com.au7. Textile, Garments,Dyes and ChemicalsMr. Anesley De SilvaAssistant General ManagerM/s. Multichemi Exports (Pvt) LtdLot 12, Block A,Biyagama EPZ, Biyagama,Sri Lanka.Tel: +94-11-2465406/ 2465423/4815456-7Mobile: +94-772083001Fax: +94-11-2465313Mobile: +94-777105106E-mail:anesleydesilva@multichemi.comWebsite: www.multichemi.com8. Goats Mr. Upul DissanayakeSenior Sales ManagerM/s. Access International Projects(Pvt) LtdAccess Towers, 278, Union Place,Colombo – 02,Sri Lanka.Tel: +94-11-2302302Mobile: +94-777802404Fax: +94-11-2302366E-mail: upul@access.lkWebsite: www.access.lk9. Rubber and TyreMouldsMr. AriyaratneM/s. Don Somapala Corporation Ltd820, Kandy Road,Wedamulla, Kelaniya,Sri Lanka.E-mail: ariyaratne@dsctyres.comPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

SRI LANKA TRADE QUERIES10. Push & Pull Cable,Gear Cable11. Garments, Hand Bagsand CosmeticsMr. Damaces L. PereraM/s. St. Rita‟s EnterprisesAnagampitiya,Waikkala,Sri Lanka.Dr. (Mrs) Saroshi DubashDirectorM/s. Abans Pvt. Ltd498, Galle Road,Colombo – 03,Sri Lanka.Tel: +94-31-2277325/ 2273703Fax: +94-31-2277325E-mail:st.ritastilefactory@gmail.comTel: +94-11-2565263/ 2376006Mobile: +94-777378986Fax: +94-11-4514570E-mail: saroshi@abansgroup.comWebsite: www.abansgroup.com12. Scaffolding Materials Mr. Prasad C. MoraesGroup Commercial ManagerM/s. Tudawe Brothers Pvt. Ltd505/2, Elvitigala Mawatha,Colombo - 05,Sri Lanka.Tel: +94-11-2368494Mobile: +94-777698225Fax: +94-11-2501922E-mail: commercial@tudawe.comWebsite: www.tudawe.com13. Contact Details ofCompanies in India14. M.A.C., Mark &Spencer, FCUK, CalvinKlein and ZaraStores in India15. Tariff Structure of HSCode 291736,2917361, 390760,5503200Mr. Lal PereraM/s. General Autoworks Pvt. LtdSri Lanka.Dr. (Mrs) Saroshi DubashDirectorM/s. Abans Pvt. Ltd498, Galle Road,Colombo – 03,Sri Lanka.Mr. Jatinder BialaSri Lanka.Tel: +94-11-2692952E-mail: genauto@eureka.lkTel: +94-11-2565263/ 2376006Mobile: +94-777378986Fax: +94-11-4514570E-mail: saroshi@abansgroup.comWebsite: www.abansgroup.comE-mail: jbiala@sltnet.lkPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

UPCOMING INDIAN TRADE FAIRS AND BUSINESS EVENTSS. No Events Organiser (s)1.“INDIA‟SINTERNATIONALMEGA BATHROOMEXPO” from 6 – 8 September 2012 atIndia Expo Centre Greater Noida,Delhi, India.India ITME Society, 76 Mittal Tower B Wing, 7 thFloor 210, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, India.Tel: +912222020032, 22828138, 66303834Fax: +912222851578E-mail: contactat@ubuda-item.comWebsite: www.india-itme.com2.3.“CERAGLASS INDIA2012” AnInternational B2BTrade Fair &Conference onCeramics, Glass & Allied Products, tobe held at EPIP, Sitapura, Jaipur,India from 15-18 December 2012.India Global summit on MSMEs2011“Growth of MSMEs:Opportunities & Challenges” will beheld from 30 - 31 October 2012venue being Hotel The Lalit,Barakhamba Avenue, New Delhi,India.Ms.Supriya Banerji, Deputy Director General CII,23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003(India);Tel: +911124601182 (D) / 24629994-7Fax: +911124601298E-mail: supriya.banerji@cii.inWebsite: www.cii.inMr. Gurpal Singh, Principal Advisor and Head -MSME, Confederation of Indian Industry,The Mantosh Sondhi Centre, 23, Institutional Area,Lodi Road, New Delhi 110003 INDIA;Tel: +911124629994-7Fax: +911124626149E-mail: gurpalsingh@cii.inWebsite: www.cii.inUPCOMING SRI LANKAN TRADE FAIRS AND BUSINESSS. No1.EventsThe Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Associationscheduled to be held for the22nd successive year from 5th to 8thSeptember, 2012 at the BMICH,Srimavo Bandaranayake ExchibitionCenter, Bauddhaoka Mawatha, Colombo07, Sri Lanka.Organiser (s)For further information you may please contactSri Lanka gem & Jewellery Association,38, Frankfurt Place, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.Tel: +94-11-2597266 / 2597470 / 2554144Fax: +94-11-2597250E-mail: facets@facetssrikanka.comWebsite: www.facetssrilanka.com, www.slgja.orgPrevious Page Back to Cover Page Next Page

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