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President Message ........................................................................................... 5

Secretary General Message ............................................................................ 7

ASSOCHAM Managing Committee ............................................................ 9

98th Annual Session ........................................................................................ 13

President’s/ Sr. Vice president’s/ Vice president’s/ Secretary General’s meetings ...................................................................... 19

Chamber’s Activities ..................................................................................... 23

Representation Made to the Governments ............................................... 85

Membership/ Publications ........................................................................... 93

List of ASSOCHAM Studies/ Publications ............................................... 95

List of Past Presidents ................................................................................... 99

National Council for 2018-19 ..................................................................... 103

State Councils Chairman Co-Chairman 2018-2019 ................................ 111

Assocham International Business Promotion Councils ....................... 113

Special Executive Committee 2018 ............................................................ 115

Representation on Government Advisory Committees ....................... 117

Chamber’s Programmes .............................................................................. 121

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I would like to begin by expressing a profound sense of privilege and honour at being associated with ASSOCHAM. An organisation with such stature and legacy lends immense credence to any individual effort. My tenure with ASSOCHAM has been made truly remarkable and dynamic, ever stimulating and fulfilling. The journey gave me the opportunity to envision a guiding philosophy of 4-Sight, encompassing the four pillars of Entrepreneurship, Digitization, Sustainability and Women Empowerment. The initiatives conceived and implemented for these and many other segments have been instrumental in reiterating ASSOCHAM’s endeavours in nation building and enhancing inclusive growth.

Leading an organisation which has a significant imprint in the nation’s development, I have been humbled to witness ASSOCHAM’s transformation over the last one year into an organisation which has restructured itself to be future ready. Standing at the culmination of its centennial journey, I am privileged to be positioned at the vantage point from where the future beckons with hope and radiance. I derive immense fulfilment at having laid the foundation of a focused, streamlined, robust and vibrant ASSOCHAM, readying it for a future commensurate with India’s growing stature as a rising economic power.

As a nation, we are undergoing a transformation vis-à-vis our economic prowess, global leadership, demography, social development, scientific achievements and many other areas. We are poised to lead various global initiatives in the traditional as well as new-age sectors. Our government has outlined ambitious goals for socio-economic growth. Therefore, our role as an industry body assumes greater significance.

In my journey during the past one year, I was privileged to have the support of the distinguished Past Presidents of ASSOCHAM along with Senior Vice President, Vice President, Managing Committee Members, Chairs, Co-Chairs of National Councils. I wholeheartedly express my sincere gratitude to all of them for their guidance and support.

My tenure was made fulfilling with the opportunities provided to me by the senior representatives of our Political Leadership and Government at the central and state levels, to represent the concerns of industry. I am delighted that these concerns have been considered and addressed favourably. The media in our country is lauded as one of the most liberal in the world, to which I credit a comprehensive representation of ASSOCHAM’s initiatives in general and my Presidentship in particular.

The ASSOCHAM Secretariat merits my highest endorsement as a coherent and vibrant unit which has spearheaded innovative and pertinent initiatives effectively to align the organisation with national goals. Industry representation is in very capable hands and is confident of maintaining impetus towards the future.

I extend my continued best wishes and am pleased that the chamber is more vibrant, focused, nimble and is driven with renewed energy towards a bright future

Thank you !

(Balkrishan Goenka)

From the president’s Desk…


I am honoured to join ASSOCHAM, India’s apex industry chamber with a right lineage and heritage, as Secretary General. Even as I joined ASSOCHAM two months ago, I find myself in a position which would provide me a great opportunity to service the membership and make my humble contribution towards the unfolding opportunities in the Indian economy, under the guidance and support of the President, Shri B.K. Goenka, Sr Vice-President, Shri Niranjan Hiranandani and Vice-President, Shri Vineet Agarwal.

The 2019 has been an eventful year, witnessing the general elections with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, returning with a historic mandate. As his government has embarked upon a series of structural changes like the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and ushering in tax reforms and reductions, we in India Inc. commit ourselves to be an effective partner in the implementation of these policies and programmes. A lot of hard work would be required on the part of all of us to achieve the target of USD 5 trillion economy by 2024.

As we embark on even more exciting future, we in the ASSOCHAM are confident that we would continue to get support of the country’s top leadership, including Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble Vice-President of India Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu and Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi along with his Council of Ministers. We would also stay engaged with the state Chief Ministers and members of the diplomatic corps in India.

Last but not the least, I must thank a dynamic team of ASSOCHAM officers and staff who are working tirelessly to make this a great institution.

With Best Wishes

Deepak SoodSecretary GeneralASSOCHAM

Secretary General Message


AssochAm managing committee


Shri Balkrishan GoenkaPresident

Dr. Niranjan HiranandaniSenior Vice President

Shri VineetAgarwalVice President

Ms. Aparna Dutt SharmaMs. Bhagyesh SonejiMs. Bhavana DoshiMs. Devyani R. RanaMs. Dipakshi MehandruMs. Divya Jain Ms. Gita RamananMs. Kiran SahdevMs. Nipa Utpal ShethMs. Preeti MalhotraMs. Shahnaz HusainMs. Shubhra SrivastavaMs. Swati Sharma Ms. Upasana AroraShri A.D. Padmasingh IsaacShri Abhay SaxenaShri Abhishek R. MandawewalaShri Adar C PoonawallaShri AdawalShankerShri AdityaKhemkaShri Ajay Kumar DixitShri Ajay PopatShri AkhilVermaShri Akshay Rajkumar DhootShri AlokAnandShri Alok Kumar GuptaShri Amit A KhemaniShri Amit Anand ApteShri Amit MarwahShri Amit SarinShri Amitabh SinhaShri Amitava KothariShri Anand Jacob VergheseShri Anant SardeshmukhShri Anil ChoudharyShri Anil DevliShri Anil Jain

Shri Anil KhaitanShri Anil Kumar ChopraShri Anil RajputShri Anil SinghShri Anjanee Kumar LakhotiaShri Ankur BhatiaShri AnupamTiwariShri Arjun RaychaudhuriShri ArunBhagatShri Arun JainShri Arun Kumar JagatramkaShri Arun Kumar SarafShri Arun Mishra Shri Ashis NundyShri Ashish BhandariShri Ashish DhakanShri Ashish HemrajaniShri Ashok BaratShri Ashok Kumar DixitShri Ashok PatniShri Ashwani RanaShri Avinash K DalalShri Azadar KhanShri B. AnandShri B. RamaswamyShri BabuLal JainShri Balamurugan Subbiah ThevarShri BalramGargShri Balvir S. TomarShri Bharat BogharaShri C ManoharShri C.J.GeorgeShri Chetan Krishna SwamyShri Chocko ValliappaShri Chozha Naachiar RajasekarShri Darshan HiranandaniShri Deepak Jacob


Shri DilipModiShri Dilip SuryavanshiShri Dinesh NandwanaShri Gagan BangaShri Gopal JiwarajkaShri Gowra SrinivasShri H.P. SinghShri Haren SanghaviShri Harinder SikkaShri Harish AhujaShri Hemant KabraShri Jacob CrastaShri Jai KhuranaShri Jaxay S. ShahShri Jayant JoshiShri K D GuptaShri K. GaneshShri K. SathiyanarayananShri K.L. JainShri Karan AdaniShri Karunakaran SathianathanShri Krishan Kumar AgarwalShri Kulin S LalbhaiShri KulinSanghviShri L.K. JhunjhunwalaShri Lalit Jain Shri Lalit KanodiaShri Lalit KhaitanShri Lalit S. GandhiShri Laxmi Narain GoelShri Lokesh RajpalShri Lovneesh ChananaShri M K DoogarShri M.K. BhardwajShri M.K. SahariaShri Mahesh GoenkaShri Man Mohan BhagatShri Maneesh SinghShri Manguirish Pai RaikerShri Manish Kharbanda

Shri Manish MohnotShri Manit JajuShri Manoj ChughShri Manoj GargShri Manu KapoorShri Mridul SrivastavaShri N. SrinivasanShri N.G. BangurShri NarendraRuiaShri Narendra SharmaShri Naresh LalwaniShri Narinder WadhwaShri Neeraj JainShri Neeraj SalujaShri Nikhil Nanda Shri NimishPhadkeShri Nipun GoenkaShri Nitin KunkoelienkarShri O.P. SharmaShri Om S. TyagiShri P. BalajiShri P.K. JainShri P.R. SeshadriShri Pankaj MitalShri Pankaj RazdanShri Partha Pratim SenguptaShri Prabhu ChawlaShri Pradeep KoneruShri Pradeep Kumar AggarwalShri Pradeep ParameswaranShri PrashantNagreShri Praveen DGShri PremDubeyShri R.S. SindhuShri Raghav JindalShri Rahul SharmaShri Rahul VarshneyShri Rajeev TalwarShri Rajesh Bhatia Shri Rajib Kr. Mishra


Shri Raju BhatnagarShri Rajvir RathiShri Rakesh ChitkaraShri Ram GandhiShri Ram VenkataramaniShri Raman AggarwalShri Ramu PatchalaShri RanjeetChaturvediShri Rattan JindalShri Ravi GuptaShri Ravi Kant JaipuriaShri Ravi P.GandhiShri Ravi Varanasi Shri Ravi WigShri Ravichandar Moorthy DhakshanaShri Ravindra SannareddyShri S K MahajanShri S K SarkarShri S NarayananShri S. PrahalathanIyerShri S.C. KapurShri S.C. AggarwalShri S.G. PrabhakharanShri S.K.JindalShri S.S. MallikarjunaRaoShri S.Y. SiddiquiShri SafirAnandShri Samir S.SomaiyaShri Sanjay SaxenaShri Sat Paul SinglaShri Satish Jindal Shri SatishPanchalShri Satya Pal GuptaShri Saurabh AgarwalShri Shailesh Indradamanbhai PatwariShri Shaji VargheseShri Shivraj K GuptaShri Shri kanthBadigaShri Shriniwas KargutkarShri Simarpreet Singh

Shri Sridhar KrishnamoorthyShri Srinivasan K SwamyShri Subhash Chander SetiaShri Subodh Kumar JainShri Subodh PandeyShri Subrata Kumar MitraShri SumanJyoti KhaitanShri Suni Kumar ChaturvediShri Sunil BhaskaranShri Sunil KanoriaShri Sunil MathurShri Suresh Chand GoyalShri Suresh KotakShri Swapnil S ShahShri T. ShivaramanShri T.V. Sandeep ReddyShri Tanil R KilachandShri V SubramanianShri V VaidyanathanShri V.G. Nair Shri V.P. NandakumarShri V.V. RamaRajuShri Vaibhav Gupta Shri Vijay SriranganShri Vikas Jain, DirectorShri Vikramjit S. SahneyShri Vikrampati SinghaniaShri Vinay R. SharmaShri Vineet Mittal Shri Vinod K. VermaShri Vinod Kumar AgarwalShri Vinod PandeyShri Vinod SuranaShri Virendra D MhaiskarShri Vishal AgarwalShri VishwaNathShri Vivek Gupta Shri Vivek VasishthaShri Vneet S JaainShri Y.R. Singh


98th Annual sessionNew India: Working for 125 Billion Aspirations


ASSOCHAM celebrated its 98th Annual Function on October 16, 2018 at New Delhi on the Theme: ‘New India: Working for 125 billion aspirations’.

Vice president of India, Mr M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated it, highlighted the need to promote corporate ethics in following various reforms initiated by the union government.

“Ethical behaviour has to be promoted by individuals as well as organisations by adopting zero tolerance towards corruption, bribery and frauds,” he said.

Mr Naidu also suggested that every organisation should create an environment for whistle-blowers to report wrongdoings without fear.He added that industry must promote total tax compliance and take up various CSR activities by regularly organising seminars and workshops on these issues.

On India witnessing onset of an information technology revolution, he said, “We must fully utilise the power of information technology to reach out to the targeted beneficiaries.”

He also said that India must capture the demographic dividend by imparting appropriate education, skills and fostering entrepreneurship to its youth for them to become job creators rather than becoming mere job seekers.

“The growth in aviation would need at least 1,000 aeroplanes to be brought by India, but if we just continue to buy it, over a period of time we will result into becoming the largest importer of aeroplanes,” said Mr Prabhu while addressing the 98th Annual Session of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

He added, “So we are preparing a plan for manufacturing of aircrafts in India and that will have a huge benefit.”The minister further said that government’s twin plan of promoting indigenous manufacturing of aeroplanes and construction of 100 airports in 15 years at an estimated cost of $65 billion would drive aviation sector’s growth in India.

Urging the industry to embrace new ideas, he informed that the new industrial policy which is soon likely to be announced, is focussed on modernising the present industry and embracing the newer industry which is going to be the cause of future growth. “Industry should come out with concrete solutions to help government and work together.”

Stating that no country in the world can benefit if global trade declines, the union minister said that while a slowing world economy is a cause of concern for all countries, it is particularly so for a country like India which has got the potential to become $10 trillion economy before 2035.

“India is the worst sufferer if the world trade does not grow because we have a huge stake,

98th Annual session

The Government is preparing a roadmap to

promote manufacturing of aeroplanes in India to ensure growth of country’s aviation

sector: Union minister, Mr Suresh Prabhu


our share in global trade is increasing and in fact we are at a stage where-in more global growth will come from more production within the country,” said Mr Prabhu.He informed, “I have set up some top thinkers to navigate India out of these new emerging trends and how do we become winners despite these challenges.”

Mr Prabhu also informed that his ministry was working on improving business atmosphere in India through initiatives like promoting ease of doing business at district level.Besides, he said, India’s integration with international trade is very critical to grow at a faster rate.

“We have to ensure that India will continue to be on forefront of growth, not only for helping our people but also contribute to global growth, so one country growing also helps other countries as a co-beneficiary,” he said.

Referring to the decisive manner in which the recent global challenges like rising crude oil prices or the spill over effects of domestic policies of certain countries were handled by Prime Minister Mr NarendraModi- led government, Finance Minister Mr ArunJaitley said at the ASSOCHAM Annual Meeting that India needs a strong and decisive leadership at the Centre so that the country remains a “sweet spot” of the world.

“India needs a strong and decisive leadership at the Centre. A weak leadership could not have handled the crisis within days, the way present government did...A crisis in the making was handled with swiftness is just one example of the way this government functions”, said the Finance Minister, addressing the 98th Annual meeting of the chamber with a theme: New India: Working for 125 billion aspirations, said at an ASSOCHAM.

Addressing the ASSOCHAM delegates through a video conference, Mr Jaitley said India needs a government which is absolutely clear about the direction and the policies, it wants to follow. However, he said, ‘’there are lot

of political challenges like unstable coalitions” and in terms of aspiring individuals with lack of understanding of policies and directions.

The country’s leadership needs to have an absolute clarity so that India remains in the “unique position , which IMF repeatedly refers to as a sweet spot in the world,”, he said , adding such a strong position would be required for the next few decades so that the country is able to get rid poverty and achieve growth and development.

Referring to the recent bout of rise in crude oil prices and the tariff row amongst certain countries, the Finance Minister said the fuel prices have arisen on account of artificial shortages , but the country needs to face this challenge with resilience and strength.

Mr Jaitley said the Government has embarked upon several second generation reforms like direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme and the Insolvency and Banking Code. He said the government is saving Rs 90,000 crore per annum because of Aadhar -enabled DBT alone, whereas the IBC is helping the banks deal with the problem of debts turning bad and also providing the exit option to the promoters who could not continue under the “survival of the fittest” environment.

The Finance Minister said the present government has brought in transparency in various fields of governance, including the direct taxation as also the Goods and Services Tax, with the help of technology.

India has moved significantly up on the global Ease of Doing Business Index and with the IBC being factored in, the country’s position on this index would be further improved.

India needs a strong, decisive leadership at Centre:

Arun Jaitley


Gender parity and exports are the two critical areas which India must focus on to be able to grow at higher rates of 9-10 per cent per year for the next three decades or more to lift a very young population above poverty line, said Mr Amitabh Kant, CEO - NITI Aayog at an ASSOCHAM event.

“While India has focussed on innovation, infrastructure, structural reforms and ease of doing business but a lot of work still needs to be done on gender parity and exports and ensuring that India has growth with equity,” said Mr Kant.

Talking about the challenges for India in achieving 9-10 per cent growth for longer periods of time, Mr Kant said, “There are challenges of gender parity because in India only 24 per cent of women work while world average is 48 per cent, if India has to grow at higher rate, it needs to ensure that women work. Therefore, consciously men need to push for gender parity.”

He added that India cannot grow at 9-10 per cent over a long period of time without exports. “Exports has to be a major area of growth for India and it requires big thinking, big scale of manufacturing, innovation and constant ability to penetrate global markets.”

Stating that several countries had achieved 9-10 per cent growth post World War-II like Japan, Korea and China, he said, “There is no reason when you have a very young population and light dependency burdens that India should not achieve this, India must achieve this.”

The CEO of the premier think-tank of the Government of India also said that Indians need to find solutions to their own problems be it providing seed and fertiliser to farmers depending on soil and weather condition, converting waste into energy, provide clean drinking water and others.

“There are a lot of innovations which take place in Silicon Valley and the US but much of that is for driverless cars, war weapons, drones and other things but Indians have to find solutions to their problems,” said Mr Kant.

He lauded the present government for making rules and regulations very easy and simple through digitisation and minimal human intervention. Besides, FDI regime has created a vast number of jobs, opened up investments and sectors.

“This government has carried out vast number of structural reforms which might give teething problems, some businesses will suffer but in the long run India will gain over a long period of time,” he said further.

As part of Aushman Bharat, 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres are to be operationalized by 2022 to provide primary care services backed by robust IT systems, said Ms. Anupriya S. Patel, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare at an ASSOCHAM event.

The government has launched its ambitious Ayushman Bharat with its two components of

India must promote gender parity and push

exports to grow at 9-10% annually for next 30 years or more: Amitabh Kant

1.5 lakh health centres to be operationalized by

2022: Anupriya S. Patel, MoS Health & Family Welfare


Health and Wellness centers for comprehensive Primary health care with a continuum of care approach and financial protection for secondary and territory care hospitalisation. Ayushman Bharat represents a transition from segmented, fragmented and sectoral programme implementation models towards a comprehensive, holistic, need based healthcare system, said Ms. Anupriya S. Patel, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare.

Ayushman Bharat seeks to undertake path breaking interventions to holistically address health at primary, secondary and territory care level. It encapsulates a progression towards promotive, preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative aspects of universal healthcare through health and wellness centers for access to comprehensive primary care an provision of financial protection for accessing curative care at secondary and tertiary levels through engagement of both public and private sector. Ayushman Bharat adopts a care continuum approach, said Ms Patel.

PMJAY will improve access to quality secondary and tertiary care procedures to bottom 40% of the population covering about 50 crore beneficiaries. 33 states have signed MOU under PM-JAY and 26 states have launched implementation. Over 40,000 applications have been received for hospital empanelment and so far over 14,000 hospitals have been empanelled or are in the process of empanelment and as on 12th October, 2018, 148947 e-cards have been issued with over 70,000 beneficiaries admitted in hospitals, added Ms. Patel.

‘Indian healthcare sector is reportedly one of the fastest growing industries, is expected to

advance at a CAGR of 22% during 2016-2022 to reach US$ 372 billion by 2022. There is a sea of opportunity for healthcare services penetration in India’.

All stressed power assets to be viable soon provided we have enough coal production in the coming years, said Mr. R.K. Singh, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (I/C) at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi.

We propose to bring in penalty for load shedding in the favour of consumer. Urging discoms to reduce transmission losses caused due to theft using technology to be available soon, said Mr Singh while addressing the 98th Annual Session of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

The power minister said that we will fix surcharges in the new tariff policy. We are spending about Rs. 1,32,000crore to fix distribution system of the country.

We started off as a energy deficit country, added about 102 Gigawatt in the last three years. ‘Sufficient energy generation is a challenge for the country’, said Mr. Singh at an event.

He also mentioned that power distribution, losses on account of bill dues, theft are major challenges. So, need to switch over to technology. The technology enforcement needed in the power sector to minimise the loss.‘Stressed assets are going to be gold mines’, said Mr. Singh.

Adding 32 million new consumers, already added 16 million from October 11, 2017 till date. We are adding consumers 1 lakh per day, market not an issue, said power minister.

Price of electricity based on imported coal not competitive. The raw material for power is one of the challenge.

Stressed power assets to be viable soon: R K Singh


PREsIDENT’s/ sr. VIcE PREsIDENT’s/ VIcE PREsIDENT’s/ sEcRETARY GENERAL’s mEETINGs


Meeting with Mr. Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications (IC), Ministry of Communications – Dated 9th October, 2018

Meeting with Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry – 9th October, 2018

Meeting with Ms. Anna Roy, Advisor, Niti Aayog – 9th November, 2018

Meeting with Shri K.J. Alphons, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism – 12th November, 2018

Meeting with Officials at Prime Minister’s Office with President and Secretary General – 19th November, 2018

Meeting with Secretariat of Hon’ble President of India – 20th November, 2018

Meeting with Shri R.K. Singh office, Hon’ble Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy – 26th November, 2018

Meeting with Mr, Sadanand Gowda, Hon’ble Minister for Statistics & Programme Implemetation and Chemical & Fertilisers – 4th December, 2018

Meeting of Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Finance Minister with President and Secretary General – 4th December, 2018

Dr. Rakesh Sarwal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries – dated 3rd April, 2019

Shri Kailash Kumar Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping – dated3rd April, 2019

President’s/ sr. Vice President’s/ Vice President’s/ secretary General’s meetings

Shri C.K. Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change – dated 4th April, 2019

Shri Aniruddha Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power – dated 5th April, 2019

Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports – dated 8th April, 2019

Shri Amitabh Kumar, Commissioner (Customs &EP), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) – dated 10th April, 2019

Dr. Inder Jit Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region – dated 12th April, 2019

Shri Akhilesh Ranjan, Member, Legislative, CBDT – dated 18h April, 2019

Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs – dated 23rd April, 2019

Shri Edgard D. Kagan, Consul General, US Consulate Mumbai – dated - 24th April, 2019

Shri J.N. Singh, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Shri Yogesh Nirgude, IAS, Commissioner, MSME, GoG, Ms. Mamta Verma, IAS, Industries Commissioner, GoG, Shri M.K. Das, IAS, principal Secretary to Chief Minister & Industries & Mines, GoG, Shri Sanjay Prasad, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Agriculture, GoG – dated 26th April, 2019.


Shri T.M. Vijay Bhaskar, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, Shri Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industry, GoK, Shri Revanna Gowda, Managing Director, Karnataka Udyog Mitra, GoK, Shri Maheswara Rao, Secretary, MSME, GoK – dated 29th April, 2019.

Shri Anil Kumar BH, ACS, Higher Education, GoK – dated 30th April, 2019

Shri Kahan Singh Pannu, Secretary, Agriculture, Government of Haryana, Ms. Vini Mahajan, Addl. Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce, GoH, Ms.Navraj Sandhu, Addl. Chief Secretary, GoH – dated 6th May, 2019

Shri G.V. Srinivas, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs – dated 8th May, 2019

Shri Amit Kataria, L&D Officer – dated 14th May, 2019

Dr. Bibek Debroy, Member, Niti Aayog – dated 15th May, 2019

H.E. Dr. Ron Malka, Ambassador of Israel, H.E. Sir Dominic Asquith, British High Commissioner to India, H.E. Ms. Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia to India – dated 20th May, 2019

Shri Anil Agarwal, Joint Secretary, DIPP – 22nd May, 2019

Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation – dated 24th May, 2019

Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO ,Niti Aayog- dated 27th May, 2019

H.E. Mr. Asfaw Dingamo, Ambassador, Embassy of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia – dated 3rd June, 2019

Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Hon’ble Minister of State for Steel – dated 4th June, 2019

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) for Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation and Minister of State for Commerce & Industry – dated 4th June, 2019

Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development- dated 10th June, 2019

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti – dated 10th June, 2019

Shri Raj Nath Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Defence – dated 11th June, 2019

Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister – dated 11th June, 2019

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MoS, PMO – 11th June, 2019

Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Hon’ble Minister of State for MSMEs – dated 12th June, 2019

Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation – dated 12th June, 2019

Shri Kailash Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare – dated 14th June, 2019

Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship- dated 14th June, 2019

Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Information and Broadcasting – dated 17th June, 2019

Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Additional Secretary, DIPP- dated 19th June, 2019

Shri Som Prakash, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce & Industry – dated 20th June, 2019


Shri Sanjay Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Agriculture – dated 24th June, 2019

Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India – dated 27th June, 2019

H.E. Mr. Kenneth I. Juster, US Ambassador – dated 28th June, 2019

H.E. Mr. Farhod Arziev, Uzbekistan Ambassador – dated 28th June, 2019

Mr. Ramdas Athawale, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment – 2nd July, 2019

Sushri Debasree Chaudhuri, Hon’ble Minister of State for Women & Child Development – 8th July, 2019

Mr. Durga S. Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation – 9th July, 2019

Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Enrepreneurship- 11th July, 2019

Mr. Tarun Kapur, Vice Chairman, DDA – 25th July, 2019

Ms. Leenu Sehgal, Commissioner – Planning – DDA – 29th July, 2019

Meeting with Mr. Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board – 6th August, 2019

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance – 8th August, 2019

Dr. Guru Prasad Mohapatra, Secretary, DPITT – 8th August, 2019

Mr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology – 16th August, 2019.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office- 17th August, 2019

Mr. Atish Chandra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture – 28th August, 2019

Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog – 6th September, 2019

Mr. P.K. Sinha, OSD to Hon’ble Prime Minister- 6th September, 2019

Mr. Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, Director General, DGFT- 6th September, 2019

Mr. Ravi Capoor, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles – 12th September, 2019

Mr. Shaktikanta Das, Governor, The Reserve Bank of India – 13th September, 2019

Mr. Anil Agarwal, Joint Secretary, DPIIT – 16th September, 2019

Mr. Prashant Reddy, OSD to Hon’ble Vice President of India – 17th September, 2019.

Ms. Rashmi Singh, Secretary, 15-October, 2019

Mr. Ravi Capoor, Textile Secretary, 29-October-2019

Meeting with Mr. Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, (AHD),30-October-2019

Meeting with RBI Governor, 05-November 2019

Meeting with Prime Minister, 08-November, 2019

Mr. Raghavendra Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, 14-November, 2019

Meeting with Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Mr. V.B. Swain, 14-November, 2019

Meeting with Mr. Atul Chaturvedi, Secy, Animal Husbandry, 19-November, 2019

Meeting with DG, Acquisition, Ministry of Defence, 20-November, 2019

MOS Consumer Affairs, Mr. Raosaheb Patil Danve, 20-November, 2019

Meeting with Mr. Anand Mohan Bajaj, JS (FM), 20-November, 2019

Mr. R.K. Singh, MOS Power, Skill Devlopment, 21-November, 2019


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Interactive Session with Official India and Bangladesh Delegation, ministry of shippingoctober 25, 2018 at hotel Le-meridien, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organised two-day long High level Bilateral Discussions between the Govt of India and Bangladesh officials. The official meetings culminate with an Industry meet with Government Officials (on October 25, 2018).

India and Bangladesh signed several milestone agreements, for enhancing inland and coastal waterways connectivity between the two countries for trade and cruise movements.

• The two countries have signed an agreement to use Chattogram and Mongla Ports in Bangladesh for movement of goods to and from India.

• A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has also been signed for movement of passenger and cruise services. These river cruise services are likely to commence between Kolkata – Dhaka - Guwahati – Jorhat and back.

• An addendum to ‘Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade’ (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh has been signed for inclusion of Dhubriin India and Pangaon in Bangladesh as new Ports of Call.

To bring about significant reduction in logistics cost and faster delivery of Bangladesh export cargo, Indian side raised the point regarding permitting ‘Third country’ EXIM Trade under Coastal Shipping Agreement and PIWTT by allowing transhipment through ports on the East Coast of India. Bangladesh agreed to hold stakeholder consultations and revert on the matter.

Permission for the transportation of third country cargo on protocol routes and coastal shipping routes were also discussed. Inclusion of Dhamra Port, V.O. Chidambaranar Port (formerly Tuticorin Port) and Kamarajar Port under Coastal Shipping Agreement was also deliberated upon. Both sides have also agreed for development of Jogighopa as a hub/trans-shipment terminal for movement of cargo to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Bhutan and notifying Munsiganj River terminal by Bangladesh Customs for routing third party Exim cargo through Kolkata Port.

11th TELEcom INDIA – Propelling India to a trillion dollar digital economy: Roadmap to NDcP ImplementationFriday 16th November, 2018 hotel Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi

The Draft Policy recognizes that the telecommunications sector is a critical enabler for Digital India and is designed to empower

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Indian telecom to fulfill this designated role to achieve the larger national vision. The proposed Policy is progressive as it rightly considers all aspects vital for the development and growth of the sector to deliver connectivity for all in both urban and rural areas, across the country, amidst an evolving landscape of convergence across technologies and platforms.

ASSOCHAM had earlier submitted its suggestions on the Draft Policy to contribute in the process of taking the policy document and converting it into actionable items held a Stakeholders Workshop under the aegis of Department of Telecom, Government of India and ASSOCHAM.

The Workshop was addressed by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, Government of India, Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, IAS, Chairperson, DCC & Secretary (T), Department of Telecommunications, Government of India and Shri R. S. Sharma, IAS, Chairman TRAI

India Pavilion during Food Week Korea2018 November 28 – December 1, 2018 seoul, Republic of Korea

ASSOCHAM with the support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India organized India Pavilion in ‘Food Week Korea’- a specialized exhibition for food products, processing equipments and technology and related products from Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2018 at Seoul in Republic of Korea.

ASSOCHAM led a group of 53 Indian exhibitors including 5 companies of Cashew Export Promotion Council (CEPCI). Indian companies participated in the fair with an objective to identify business projects, prospective buyers and business partners in Korea, so as to enhance their exports and develop new contracts. India Pavilion received very good response from the business community of Korea and other foreign participants also.

Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Seoul, Republic of Korea inaugurated the India Pavilion on November 28, 2018.

ThE ENERGY AGENDA 2030 – INNoVATIVE DEVELoPmENTs1st December 2018, hyatt Regency, Kolkata

A day program focussing on Energy Sector was inaugurated by Mr. Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Hon’ble Minister in Charge for Power and Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Government of West Bengal on 1st of December at Hyatt Kolkata in the presence of Guest Of Honour Mr Peter Baldwin, Commissioner India, Government of Western Australia and Mr Alok Perti, IAS( retd), Former Secretary Coal, Govt of India. The Inaugural ceremony witnessed presence of Mr Raghav Kanoria, MD India Power, Ms Meenakshi Davar, Director POSOCO, Mr Debashis Banerjee, MD CESC, Mr Odhar, ED Power Grid, Special Guest from Japanese and Australian Companies, Trade Commission Office representatives of Russia and Poland, Director and ED PFC and several other industry leaders along with members of media. The day long program had about 150 delegates and 20 plus speakers. The conference was divided in three plenary sessions; the program drew its inspiration from UN agenda 2030 where SDG 7 champions the commitment of sustainability and energy to all.

AssochAm National seminar on GooDs & sERVIcEs TAX (GsT) 6th December, 2018, mumbai

Goods and Services Tax (GST) which has been implemented from 1st July 2017 has significantly impacted most businesses. It is going to have far reaching implications on business as indicated during last 16 months experience under GST regime. ASSOCHAM being the pro-active Chamber of Commerce and Industries has organized a National Seminar on GST on 6th December 2018 in Mumbai to provide the


ground level feedback to the Government to resolve implementation issues and provide platform to Industry to have valuable insight in to operation of GST. Smt. Sungita Sharma, Chief Commissioner of GST- Mumbai was the Chief Guest at the Seminar. Shri Rajiv Jalota, Commissioner of Sales Tax, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honour at the Seminar.

Apart from Government officials, the seminar was also addressed by eminent experts from tax professionals such as Shri J.K. Mittal, Co-chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Satish S, Senior Partner, DAA Consulting, Shri Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Partner, Advaita Legal, Shri Jatin Arora, Partner-Indirect Tax, PwC, Shri Niraj Bagri, Partner, Dhurva Advisors LLP and Shri Ashu Dalmia, Managing Partner, Ashu Dalmia & Associates. The seminar was well attended and highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals.

AssochAm National seminar on GooDs & sERVIcEs TAX (GsT) 12th December, 2018 New Delhi

Goods and Services Tax (GST) which has been implemented from 1st July 2017 has significantly impacted most businesses. It is going to have far reaching implications on business as indicated during last 16 months experience under GST regime. ASSOCHAM being the pro-active Chamber of Commerce and Industries has organized a National Seminar on GST on 12th December 2018 in New Delhi to provide the ground level feedback to the Government to resolve implementation issues and provide platform to Industry to have valuable insight in to operation of GST.

Dr. John Joseph, Member (Budget & Investigation), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the seminar.

Apart from Government officials, the seminar was also addressed by eminent experts from tax

professionals such as Shri Pratik Jain, Chairman, Special Task force on GST,ASSOCHAM, Shri J.K. Mittal, Co-chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Partner, Advaita Legal, Shri Shailendra Kumar, CEO & Founder Editor, TaxindiaOnline, Ms. Anita Rastogi, Partner, PwC, Shri Puneet Bansal, Managing Partner, NITYA Tax Associates and Shri Niraj Bagri, Partner, Dhurva Advisors LLP. The seminar was highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals.

AssochAm International summit IPR and Piracy issues in Entertainment and media IndustryThursday, 13th December, 2018 New Delhi

ASSOCHAM, India’s Apex Chamber for Commerce and Industry under the aegis of National Council on Entertainment and Media proposes had organized an International Summit on the Piracy and IPR issues in M&E Industry on Thursday, 13th December, 2018 in New Delhi.

The Objective of this Summit is to bring the concerned stakeholders, including key Government officials, Law enforcement agencies together and attempt to find a concrete sustainable solution.

The Summit was Inaugurated by Shri Amit Khare, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in


the presence of Industry leaders, academia, diplomats , senior government officials and other stakeholders.

On the occasion a study report on “Video on demand: Entertainment reimagined” by PwC and ASSOCHAM was also released.

Round table Discussion with shri R.K. singh hon’ble minister of state (I/c/) For Power, New & Renewable Energy)December 17, 2018 at hotel Imperial, New Delhi

Round Table Discussion with Shri R.K. Singh Hon’ble Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy was organised to discuss - Measures to Relieve Stress in Power Sector and Need for Hydropower in India. Shri A.K. Bhalla Secretary to Govt of India Ministry of Power, Shri Deepak Amitabh CMD Power Trade Corporation.Also attended the discussion.The Union Cabinet in principle approved following recommendations of Industry through note issued on March 8, 2019

Relieving Liquidity Stress:

Revised tariff policy shall mandate 50% provisional payment to be made by Discoms for regulatory awards (even if they are challenged in court/tribunal) in order to discourage Discoms from delaying the payment by challenging the award.

Allowed reimbursement of carrying cost to the generators.

Ministry of Power under Section 107 of the

Electricity Act 2003 issued a legal directive to CERC to mandate payment of charges due to change in domestic levies, duties, cess and taxes.

Payment by Discoms:

Ministry Defined payment mechanism for Discoms based on FIFO principle

Bill Discounting introduced

Release of Mega Benefits on pro-rata basis linked to the Long Term PPAs.

Supply of Coal Linkage:

Pass through of higher coal cost due to shortfall of linkage coal (after March’17) till the shortfall continues.

Tariff policy to allow the pass through of higher coal cost due to shortage of linkage of coal (without any end date). Additionally, Ministry of Power to device a penalty structure for coal supplier in case the supplier can’t fulfil the promised amount of coal to the generator.

Time bound implementation of regarding non-lapsing of coal linkage quantity for 3 months

Allow the allocation and use of linkage coal irrespective of the term of the PPAs (short / medium / long term)

Time bound mechanism for commencing additional coal supply on signing new PPAs (bid only once for procurement of PPA and linkage should be granted)

Other Coal Issues:

Special Forward E-auction: At least 60% of total e-auction coal should be scheduled for power sector through structural and periodic policy directives

Ministry of Power in consultation with Ministry of Coal have requested for distribution of e-Auction coal across locations to ensure reasonable transportation costs for plants.

Expedite Shakti scheme to provide linkage to plants without long term PPAs (for ST PPAs or exchange power)


Create Demand For Stressed Capacity:

Facilitate aggregation of procurement of power, MoP’s scheme to auction 3000 MW Med-Term PPAs in multiple rounds should consider the following: - Fixed Charge shouldn’t be capped at 1

paise - Coal price escalation by CIL or other

changes in law should be allowed as pass-through

- Off take guarantee by Discoms should be increased from 55% (to 85% preferably)

Power to be procured only through competitive bidding. Ministry of Power is working on a policy that mandates the Discoms to link their capacity addition to regional demand increment in order to create sustainable demand for Long Term PPAs in the market. Additionally, Ministry of Power plans to make load shedding by Discoms as an offence so that artificial suppression of demand doesn’t happen.

IPRIsm Award on IP Film making & confer-ence on Anti-counterfeiting and Piracyheld on 19th December, 2018

ASSOCHAM in collaboration DIPP-CIPAM and ERICSSON has organizedIPRISM Award on IP Film Making& Conference under the theme of Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy on 18th December, 2018 at Hotel Claridges, New Delhi. ASSOCHAM has the honour of hosting Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu,

as the Chief Guest for the occasion.

IPRISM a joint initiative of DIPP-CIPAM, ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON is to promote a culture in which innovation and creativity are encouraged and appreciated at every level of education society. The awards also promote wider understanding of how the intellectual property system works to serve creativity and innovation.

The award ceremony is being organized under the theme of Counterfeiting and piracy. The economic and social costs of counterfeiting and piracy are thus similar to those associated with other types of theft (e.g. personal property theft). Counterfeiting and piracy divert private and public resources which could otherwise be used for more productive ends, into the illegal acquisition of IP, or defending IP from such illegal acquisition.

IP theft is a longstanding problem globally which are growing in scope and magnitude and poses several challenges:

i) Negatively impact on innovation.

ii) Threatens progress of Science and Technology.

iii) Pose threat to the welfare of consumers because of health and safety reasons.

iv) the substantial resources that they channel to criminal networks, organised crime and other groups that disrupt and corrupt society.

v) pose hurdle to commercialization of IP.

vi) Negative impacts value and firm reputation

vii) Harm ability of firms to benefit from the breakthroughs they make in developing new products.

Key topics of discussion:

• Fighting Counterfeiting in Emerging Areas & The Way Forward.

• Counterfeiting Issues in Marketplace.


• Counterfeiting – Legal and Law Enforcement.

• Combating Content Piracy.

• The Many Facets of Piracy and its Challenges.

• Tackling Piracy – The Tech & Operation Strategy.

DEVELoPmENT oF hYDRoPoWER IN INDIA

The Union Cabinet has cleared National Hydropower Policy on March 8, 2019 based on the recommendations from ASSOCHAM’s National Council on Hydropower

ASSOCHAM relentlessly pursued the cause for development of Hydropower in India. Interactions with Shri A.K. Bhalla IAS Secretary Power, Shri P.K. Sinha IAS Cabinet Secretary, Shri V.K. Saraswat, Energy Advisor Niti Aayog, Shri Ravindra Kumar Verma Former Chairman CEA and thereafter, three Round Table Discussions with Hon’ble Ministers of Power (Shri Piyush Goyal, Shri R.K. Singh) and Arunachal Government (with Shri Kalikho Pul Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh) were organized for policy advocacy.

Snap Shots of National Hydropower Policy based on ASSOCHAM’s Strategy Paper Recommendations:

1. Large Hydropower Projects (LHPs i.e. > 25 MW projects) declared as Renewable Energy source. However LHPs would not automatically be eligible for any differential treatment for statutory clearances such as Forest Clearance, environmental clearance, NBWL clearance, related Cumulative Impact Assessment & carrying Capacity study etc., available to Small Hydropower Projects (SHPs), i.e., projects of capacity up to 25 MW Ministry of Power shall continue to be the administrative Ministry for LHPs.

2. HPO as a separate entity within non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation to cover LHPs commissioned after notification of

these measures (SHPs are already covered under Non-Solar Renewable Purchase Obligation). The trajectory of annual HPO targets will be notified by Ministry of Power based on the projected capacity addition plans in hydropower sector. Necessary amendments will be introduced in the Tariff Policy and Tariff Regulations to operationalize HPO.

3. Tariff rationalization measures including providing flexibility to the developers to determine tariff by back loading of tariff after increasing project life to 40 years, increasing debt repayment period to 18 years and introducing escalating tariff of 2%.

The levellized tariff over the useful life of the project may be calculated on the basis of the norms specified in the CERC regulations and thereafter, the determination of year wise tariff, for a long term PPA for procurement of Hydro Power for a period of not less than specified years (depending upon the repayment plan for the debt raised by the generator such that major part of the loan is repaid during the tenure of such PPA). may be left to the Developer and DISCOMs as per their feasibility and depending upon the terms of repayment of loan negotiated with the lenders subject to(a) submission of such complete calculations with assumptions to be provided by the generator of hydro power at the time of filing of the application; and (b) upfront approval by the appropriate Regulatory Commission

4. Budgetary support for funding flood moderation component of hydropower projects on case to case basis

In-principle approval is accorded for providing budgetary support through the budgetary grant of Ministry of Power for Flood Moderation component for Storage HEPs to be set up in future. The vaIue of flood moderation component will be worked by technical agencies viz., CWC, etc. in accordance with the guidelines. The amount


required for flood moderation/ storage costs shall be released, through MoP budgetary provisions after appraisal of each project on a case to case basis, by Public Investment Board (PIB)/ Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) as per due process

5. Budgetary support for funding cost of enabling infrastructure i.e. roads and bridges on case to case basis as per actual, limited to Rs. 1.5 crore per MW for up to 200 MW projects and Rs. 1.0 crore per MW for above 200 MW projects.

In-principle approval is accorded for providing budgetary support through the budgetary grant of Ministry of Power for funding enabling infrastructure for hydropower projects i.e. roads / bridges. This support shall be applicable for projects starting construction after notification of this Office Memorandum. This budgetary support would be provided after appraisaI/ approval of each project by PIB/ CCEA as per the extant rules/ due process. The limit of this grant for such roads and bridges would be as follows:

- Rs. 1.5 crore per MW for projects up to 200 MW,

- Rs. 1.0 crore per MW for projects above 200 MW.

National conference-cum-Exhibition & Awards mANAGING URBAN WAsTE solid Waste. Plastic Waste. E-WasteJanuary 10, 2019, India habitat centre, New Delhi

The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Shri Satyendar Kumar Jain, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Urban Development, Health, Home & Public Work Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Other dignitaries present in the conference were Shri V K Jindal, Joint Secretary & Mission Director, ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, Shri Sujeet Samaddar,

Senior Consultant, Industry, NITI Aayog, Ms Ritu Ghosh, Head, Corporate Affairs & CSR, Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd., Shri Hanumant Saraf, Head Recycling, Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd., Shri Rahul Sharma, Member, Managing Committee, ASSOCHAM and Dr Om S Tyagi, Assistant Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

The event was supported by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and other stakeholders. There were about 150 participants and stakeholders from environment and waste management sector from different parts of India.

Textile conclave “Exploring Growth Potential in Textile for Building New India” Vibrant Gujarat Global summit 201920th January 2019

ASSOCHAM in collaboration with the State Government of Gujarat organized the Textile Conclave during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on 20th January 2019. The theme of the conclave was “Exploring Growth Potential in Textile for Building New India”. The objective was to discuss and arrive at a way forward to sustain the growth of textile industry in India.

Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India and Shri Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Addressed the Conclave. Shri Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM delivered the Welcome Address and the Introductory Address was presented by Shri Uday Kumar Varma, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM. Shri Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman and Managing Director, Arvind Limited also addressed the participants. The Concluding Remarks and Vote of Thanks was proposed by Shri Jaxay Shah, Chairman, ASSOCHAM Gujarat Chapter.

The inaugural session was followed by a Roundtable discussion on Harnessing the


Growth Potential of Domestic and Export Market of India’s Textile and Apparel (T&A) Industry which was moderated by Shri Prashant Agarwal, Jt. MD, Wazir Advisors and Panelist were Shri HKL Magu, Chairman, AEPC, Shri Narain Aggarwal, Chairman, SRTEPC, Mr. Kasper Nossent, Dy. COO Textile Systems B.V. Netherlands - MD Asia, Shri Sandeep Sanan, New Business Manager, IKEA Services India Pvt. Ltd., Shri Rajesh Mandawewala, Group Managing Director, Welspun Group, Dr. Darlie O. Koshy, Director General & CEO, IAM & ATDC, Shri J D Giri, Director, Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. and Shri Gunish Jain, Director, Royal Datamatics Pvt. Ltd.

India south Africa Business Forum25th January, 2019, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM co-organized the India-South Africa Business Forum in the presence of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, Hon’ble President of The Republic Of South Africa, and the accompanying business delegation on 25th January, 2019 at Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi.

There is huge untapped potential in the India – South Africa partnership. This was stated by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Talking about bilateral economic relations between the two countries, Shri Narendra Modi said “Trade between India and South Africa is on the upswing and has crossed the USD 10 billion mark in 2017-18”. He also assured that the “New India” would

welcome the South African businesses to look at all available opportunities in areas such as food, agro-processing, deep mining, defense, insurance and infrastructure.

H E Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, Hon’ble President of South Africa in his address invited the Indian private sectors to invest in key economic sectors of India and South Africa. He stated that more than 150 Indian companies were already operating in South Africa and employed more than 20,000 people. He suggested that the two countries could enhance cooperation in the field of the oceans economy, the energy sector- including renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, deep mining and mineral beneficiation, ICT, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and auto components, agriculture and fisheries among others. The Business Forum had a strong presence of South African businessmen, representing companies from Infrastructure, Mining and Energy, Agro Processing and Advanced Manufacturing Sectors. ASSOCHAM, through it’s various activities undertaken under the aegis of India-Africa Business Promotion Council has been promoting trade and investment relations between India and Africa across various sectors.

India Pavilion at 3rd Nepal Agritech International Expo, chitwan, Nepal25th- 27th January, 2019


With support from Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, ASSOCHAM organized India Pavilion at 3rd Nepal Agritech, Chitwan, Nepal, from 25th- 27th January, 2019. The exhibition was centred on the theme of agriculture and its allied sectors, where 60 Indian companies participated in the exhibition. The sole objective of the exhibition was to enhance the networking and develop productive contacts in Agriculture and its allied sectors.

The 3-day exhibition had a footfall of over 11,000 visitors, which included Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers, Manufacturers, Traders and Farmers from Nepal. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr. Bheshraj, President-Chitwan Udyog Sangh, Mr. DawaDorje Lama, State-3, Agriculture Minister and Swami Ji, President, Poultry Federation and other prominent dignitaries from various associations and government sector.

The representative of ASSOCHAM briefed the local media Krishi TV about the role of ASSOCHAM and their opinion about the exhibition. Through 3rd Nepal Agritech, ASSOCHAM strived to strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Nepal, by offering a platform to the Indian business community to explore the endless opportunities in the local market of Nepal.

4th conference on safe Road – safe Life “Best Practices in Road safety”Wednesday, 6th February, 2019 at hotel Le-meridien, New Delhi

With an objective to discuss on best practices in Road Safety adopted and promoted by various stakeholders to mitigate the road crashes and traffic injuries, ASSOCHAM organized 4th Conference on Safe Road–Safe Life “Best Practices in Road Safety” on Wednesday, 6th February, 2019 at New Delhi.

Shri Anil Srivastava, IAS, Principal Adviser & DG DMEO, Niti Aayog, GoI, Mr Abhay Damle, IRS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highway, GoI, Mr Ravishankar Rajaraman, Technical Director, J. P. Research India (JPRI) Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated the summit. Along with other key industry experts, also present at the event in Delhi were Mr. Sudeep Narayan, Director, PR & Corporate Communications, Volvo Auto India, Shri H. M. Naqvi, CGM (Tech)- RSC, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Public Health Specialist (Road Safety, Injury, Violence and Disability Prevention), WHO, Mr. Ben Verhaert, President, South Asia, AB InBev, Mr. Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director, Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited, Ms. Sapna Ahuja, COO, MapmyIndia, Mr. Kranti Sambhav, Auto Creative Lead, Times Network, Mr. D S Rajora, Assistant General Secretary General, ASSOCHAM and Mr Ajay Kumar Raina, Head, Drivers Training Institute.

AssochAm National conference on Recent challenges in Taxation & the way forward, 7th February, 2019 New Delhi chief Guest: shri sushil chandra, chairman, cBDT


To equip the industry & professionals with an evolving scenario in tax policies, ASSOCHAM organized a National Conference on Recent Challenges in Taxation & the way forward on 7th February, 2019 in New Delhi. Shri Sushil Chandra, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference. Shri Binod Kumar, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (International Tax & Transfer Pricing), Delhi was the Guest of Honour at the conference.

Apart from Government officials, the conference was also addressed by eminent experts from tax professionals such as Shri Rahul Garg, Chairman National Council on Direct Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri S P Singh, Co-Chairman National Council on Direct Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Rakesh Nangia, Co Chairman, National Council on International Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Vivek Narayan Sharma, Advocate Supreme Court of India, Shri Arvind Vohra, Executive Director, Jaina India, Shri Himanshu Bhatia, Partner, PwC, Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. Director, Deloitte, Shri Rajiv Monga, Tax Lead, India and Middle East, Ericsson, Shri Tarun Arora, Partner, Deloitte, Shri Ashutosh Dikshit, Ex-IRS and Partner, Deloitte, Shri Manish Saxena, CFO - India Mining Business, Adani Enterprise Limited, Ms. Prerna Mehndiratta, Partner, PwC, Shri G C Srivastava, Ex-IRS & Advocate, Ms. Neha Malhotra, Executive Director, Nangia Advisors LLP and Shri Saurabh Mittal, General Manager – Tax, Schneider Electric, India.

Insurance Leaders meet 2019, Kolkata14th February, 2019

A program with focus on regulation, disruption and product dynamics in Insurance sector was organised by ASSOCHAM in partnership with National Insurance Corporation and Resurgent India at Kolkata. Smt Tajinder Mukherjee CMD National Insurance inaugurated the program in the presence of Mr B D Banerjee Former CMD of the national insurance companies

and currently director on board of various companies, Mr Sidharth Pradhan, Chairman Insurance Council Eastern Region, Mr K K Gupta, Director Resurgent India,, Dr P Nanda Gopal Former CEO India First Life, Mr K B Vijay Srinivas Former Jt Managing Directior of United India Insurance and other leaders.

conference “India coal sector” - Augmenting coal Production through commercial mining -14h February 2019 –New Delhi

ASSOCHAM had organized Conference “India Coal Sector” on 14th February 2019 at New Delhi. Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Mines and Coal, Government of India was the Chief Guest for the Occasion.

The Inaugural Session was also addressed by Shri Vinay Prakash Goel, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Coal & Chief Executive Officer, Adani Enterprises Limited and Shri Kapil Dhagat, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Coal and EVP & Head (Coal Management Group), Jindal Steel & Power Ltd and Capt R.S Sindhu, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Coal & CMD, ACB (India) Ltd.

The Panel Discussion I on Overview & Future Road Map of Commercial Mining in India was moderated by Shri Upendra Kumar, Member, ASSOCHAM National Council on Coal & Advisor, Aditya Birla Group and the


other speaker were Shri Ashish Upadhyaya, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India and Shri Vinay Prakash Goel, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Coal & Chief Executive Officer, Adani Enterprises Limited. Shri Kapil Dhagat, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Coal and EVP & Head (Coal Management Group), Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. Shri Supriyo Gupta, Head of Government- PSU & Policy Advisory, SBI Capital Markets.

The Panel Discussion II on Overview of Coal Mining & Role of Infrastructure and Technology for supplement Commercial Mining was moderated by Shri H S Chhatwal, Senior Managing Committee Member, ASSOCHAM and other speakers were Shri H S Bajwa, ED (Coal), Ministry of Railways. Shri Sudhir Kumar, DGM & Group Head, Care Rating Limited. Shri M N Jha, Former CMD, CMPDI. Shri Devendra Arolkar, General Manager, Nabha Power Limited.

India - Argentina Business Forum In the honour of h.E. mr. mauricio macri, hon’ble President of the Republic of Argentina18th February, 2019, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM Jointly with FICCI and CII co-organized a Business Forum in honor of H.E. Mr. Mauricio Macri, Hon’ble President of the Republic of Argentina and the high powered business delegation on 18th February, 2019 in New Delhi.

Mr Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM and Managing Director, Transport Corporation of India Ltd mentioned about the importance of connecting with people-to-people, enhancing and strengthening the relationship between India-Argentina. He also said that presence of India Diaspora in Argentina as businessman and student, contribute to the strong foundation of our relationship.

India - Argentina Business Forum In the honour of h.E. mr. mauricio macri, hon’ble President of the Republic of Argentina19th February, 2019, mumbai

ASSOCHAM jointly with FICCI and CII co-organized a Business Meeting in honour of H. E. Mr. Mauricio Macri, President of the Republic of Argentina on sidelines of his visit to India on Tuesday, 19th February, 2019 at Ballroom, Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, Mumbai.

Dr. Vinay Sharma, Managing Committee Member, ASSOCHAM and Managing Director, Oil Field Warehouse and Services Ltd. reiterated that the key to strengthening the relationship between India and Argentina is the strong connect between the business community and Government on both sides.

AssochAm National conference on GsT 2.0 - Recent Developments and way ahead27th February, 2019, hotel Le meridien, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a National Conference on GST 2.0 - Recent Developments


and way ahead on 27th February, 2019 in New Delhi to update the industry on the valuable insight in to recent changes in GST. The conference provided the ground level feedback to the Government to resolve implementation issues and provided platform to Industry to raise their practical issues.

Dr. John Joseph, Member (Budget & Investigation), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference.

AssochAm Roundtable conference on Ease of Doing Business – Looking Forward14th march2019 at Delhi and 29th may 2019 at hyderabad

Objective:

The prime objective is to provide a platform where stakeholders could meet to discuss: what can bedone to reach in Top 50 ranking of the World Bank and also realize the practical issues faced by the industry and to have initial interaction with key stakeholders on inter-alia following possible issues:

What is the policy changes needed to improve the ranking?

Operational challenges and reasons for delays and clearances.

Opportunities and Challenges of doing business.

National summit & Awards sports Business Infrastructure. Investment. merchandising, march 28, 2019, shangri-La’s Eros, New Delhi

The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Smt. Neelam Kapur, Director General, Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs, Government of India. Other dignitaries present in the conference were Shri Shaji Prabhakaran, President, Football Delhi, Shri Jose Antonio Cachaza, MD, La Liga India, Dr. Malay Shroff, Olympian 2004, Board Member-World Olympian Association, Shri Madan Lal, Former Indian Cricketer, Shri Dhiraj Malhotra, CEO, JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd., Shri Saurabh Sanyal, DSG, ASSOCHAM, Capt. Ajay Kumar Bahl, Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Shri Sujit Panigrahi, CEO, Sequoia Fitness and Sports Technology, Shri Kunal Agarwal, MD, EdX Campus, Shri Raman Kalra, Partner, PwC, Shri Nilesh Kulkarni, Director, International Institute of Sports Management, Dr Munish Chandra, Head TCI Foundation, Shri Vivek Sethia, CEO, India on Track, Shri Shiv Prakash Singh, Director, Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Shri Tushar Choudhary, Manager, Cosco India Ltd.

The event was supported by the Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs, Government of India and other stakeholders. About 100 participants and stakeholders were present from sports industry, federations & associations, goods and equipment manufacturers from different parts of India.


India Pavilion in AmPER 2019march 19-22, 2019 | czech Republic

ASSOCHAM with the support of Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India organized India Pavilion in AMPER– a specialised exhibition for Electrotechnics, Energetics, Automation, Communication, Lighting, and Security Technologies and related products from March 19-22, 2019 in Brno, Czech Republic.

Mrs. Narinder Chauhan, Ambassador, Embassy of India in Prague inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Expo, and interacted with Indian exhibitors on their business prospects in Czech Republic. She also gave them valuable guidance on doing business with Czech Republic.

The objective of the exhibition was to strengthen the trade and investment sector in the international market. 48 Indian exhibitors participated in the Expo, which had more than 600 companies from 26 countries and was visited by more than 40,000 business representatives from various European and CIS countries. India’s participation in this expo was well received.

AssochAm Business Delegation to croatia accompanying the hon’ble President of India25-27 march, 2019

ASSOCHAM organized a business delegation accompanying the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Croatia from 25-27 March, 2019. The Indian

Business Delegation jointly organized by the three Chambers viz. ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI consisted of 35 delegates. ASSOCHAM had taken the lead in the coordination of the business delegation and also the meetings in Croatia for the delegation.

During the 2-day delegation schedule, meetings were held with Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health in Croatia. A visit to Aquae Vivae Water Park project in Krapinske Toplice was also organized. The highlight of the visit of Indian business delegation was the Croatia-India Business Forum held at the headquarters of Croatian Chamber of Economy (CCE), which was graced by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of the Republic of India and H.E. Ms. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Hon’ble President of the Republic of Croatia. The business forum was followed by B2B meetings where Indian companies had fruitful meetings with their Croatian counterparts. More than 92 Croatian companies participated in the meetings. ASSOCHAM, FICCI and CII exchanged the MOUs with Croatian Chamber of Economy to promote business and trade between the countries.

India Pavilion at Pro Food Tech, chicago, UsA26th-28th march 2019

ASSOCHAM in association with Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, and Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) organized India pavilion at Pro Food Tech from 26th -28th March, 2019 in Chicago, USA. Pro Food tech is a flagship exhibition organized by Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and is one of the largest packaging and food processing show in the United States. ASSOCHAM along with FIEO mobilized 45 Indian companies to exhibit in the exhibition. The 3-day exhibition witnessed huge footfall of visitors and the exhibitors were satisfied with the response they got. The representative of ASSOCHAM also met Shri L P Gupta (Commercial


Counselor) at the Consulate General of India situated in Chicago and briefed him about the event and composition of Indian delegation at Pro Food tech Exhibition. Through the Pro Food Tech Exhibition, ASSOCHAM strived to strengthen the business relations between India and United States, by offering a platform to the Indian business community to explore endless opportunities in Chicago and other states of USA.

Awareness campaign of New msmE schemes for sc/sT Entrepreneurs27th march, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized Workshop Awareness Campaign of New MSME Schemes for SC/ST Entrepreneurs on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019 at New Delhi in partnership with the NSIC and National SC/ST Hub, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.

The Workshop Awareness was addressed by Ms. Rashmi Chowdhary, Joint Secretary (Admin & CVO), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Other dignitaries present in the inaugural Session were Shri Anand Sherkhane, Additional Development Commissioner Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Shri Natha Ram, Chairman Steelmont Pvt Ltd, Shri Gurdeep Singh, Patron Member, Scheduled Caste Entrepreneurs Empowerment Forum, Shri Rajesh Bagha, Chief Advisor, Scheduled Caste Entrepreneurs Empowerment Forum and Shri Mukesh Mohan Gupta, Co-Chairman ASSOCHAM National MSME Council.

National summit & Awards sports Business Infrastructure, Investment, merchandising 28th march 2019, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM had organized“National Summit & Awards on SPORTS BUSINESS - Infrastructure,Investment and Merchandising” on March 28, 2019 in New Delhi The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Smt.

Neelam Kapur, Director General, Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs, Government of India. Other dignitaries present in the conference were Shri Shaji Prabhakaran, President, Football Delhi, Shri Jose Antonio Cachaza, MD, La Liga India, Dr. Malay Shroff, Olympian 2004, Board Member-World Olympian Association, Shri Madan Lal, Former Indian Cricketer, Shri Dhiraj Malhotra, CEO, JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd., Shri Saurabh Sanyal, DSG, ASSOCHAM, Capt. Ajay Kumar Bahl, Indian Navy Sports Control Board, Shri Sujit Panigrahi, CEO, Sequoia Fitness and Sports Technology, Shri Kunal Agarwal, MD, EdX Campus, Shri Raman Kalra, Partner, PwC, Shri Nilesh Kulkarni, Director, International Institute of Sports Management, Dr Munish Chandra, Head TCI Foundation, Shri Vivek Sethia, CEO, India on Track, Shri Shiv Prakash Singh, Director, Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Shri Tushar Choudhary, Manager, Cosco India Ltd.

Round Table session on Transforming manufacturing to Next Level – 28thmarch, 2019, New Delhi, 16th may, 2019 – mumbai and

24th september 2019, Bangalore

Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary – Commerce & Industry, Government of Karnataka

ASSOCHAM has organized roundtable discussion on Transforming Manufacturing to Next Level” on 28th March, 2019 in New Delhi. The objective of the roundtable was to prepare sector-wise short term and long term


policy recommendations for new government focusing on Central, State and Independent Agencies.

Issues covered in the roundtable.

Bottlenecks in operation, approval and expansion.

Discussion related to reduction in Cost of Capital

Reforms required in present tax regime.Role of Emerging Technologies like ICT, 3 D

Printing, AI, Robotics & Automation.Development in R& D Sector and innovation.Amendments requires in Land Acquisition

Act.Discussion on Logistics and Supply Chain

Issues.Issues related to Effective Power Supply.Role of MSME in Manufacturing.Mismatch in Manpower Skill Set.

Round Table on Export subsidy Issues and RcEP : challenges and Implications28th march, 2019 – New Delhi.

Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary (Trade Policy),Ministry of Commerce & Industry

ASSOCHAM has organized roundtable discussion on Export Subsidies and RCEP: Challenges and Implication” on 28th March, 2019 in New Delhi. Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Govt. Of India and Dr. Rajiv Arora, Addl. Director

General, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Department of Commerce, Govt. of India have graced the occasion.

The round table discussion focused at the form of export subsidies in operation and their efficacy and compatibility with the existing WTO regime. India’s exports are expected to be over U.S. $ 320 billion this fiscal year, but are still dominated by low tech products. Given the hardening stance on subsidies of some of our developed country partners it is pertinent to have an alternative strategy which is WTO compatible. The other issue of concern was ongoing RCEP negotiations involving 16 nations comprising 10 ASEAN countries, China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. It is slated for conclusion by the year end. RCEP offers huge challenges and opportunities to India. Given India’s huge trade deficit with the RCEP nations and China in particular would need a calibrated approach which takes care of domestic concerns and also offers India better access to goods and services exports. These issues pose tough challenges and need support of all stakeholders involved in our foreign trade.

Workshop on Green Jobs – Green Finance & skill India12th April, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM has organized Workshop on Green Jobs with the theme Green Finance and Skill India on 12th April, 2019 at New Delhi. Shri Sanjeev Chaddha (IFS), Managing Director of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) was the Chief Guest and Shri Subodh Kumar, Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation was the Guest of Honour in this Workshop.

Shri Sanjeev Chaddha (IFS) address the participants that NAFED is planning to buy 20 lakh tonne of mustard and 15-20 lakh ton of pulses in the ongoing rabi (wintersown)


harvesting season at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). NAFED will buy pulses and oilseeds on behalf of the government to provide MSP to farmers, he said, adding that the co-operative has made arrangements of funds to carry out this procurement operations. He said NAFED already has a stock of 35 lakh ton of pulses. Asked about disposal of the pulses stock, Chaddha said the Centre provides pulses to states at a subsidized price for distribution through the ration shops.

Roundtable discussion on proposed New Direct Tax Law with shri Akhilesh Ranjan, member (Legislation) central Board of Direct Taxes (cBDT)18th April, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a Round Table discussion with the participation of senior representatives from the Industry with Shri Akhilesh Ranjan, Convener, Task force on new direct tax law & Member (Legislation), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on the new Direct Tax Law on 18th April, 2019 in New Delhi.

The discussion was well attended and highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals such as Srei Equipment Finance Limited, ITC Limited, Bharti Airtel Limited, Maruti, Fidelity, Go Indigo, Rising

Straits Capital, BAE Systems India (Services) Pvt Ltd, Amazon Internet Services India Private Limited, Vedanta Limited, GE Power India Limited, GMR, Bird Group, Philips India Limited, DCM Shriram Ltd, Star India, ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited, Aditya Birla Group, Godfrey Phillips India Limited, DLF Limited, BMW, PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd., Nangia Advisors(Andersen Global) and BDO India.

Business Interaction with high Powered Business Delegation from chINA (medical Equipments & Technologies)23rd April, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM hosted a Business Interaction with Medical Equipment & Technologies Business Delegation from China. The delegation consisted of representatives from Ten (10) Chinese Medical Equipment companies which interacted with 20-25 Indian companies/distributors/dealers of Medical Devices & Equipments.

Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Dy. Secretary General, ASSOCHAM welcomed the delegates and gave opening remarks. Ms. Jesse Wei, Co-Founder, SKK-JW Associates & CEO, Shanghai Choice Media & Consultation Co., Ltd. introduced the representatives of the Chinese companies. The meeting was also addressed by Dr. Girish Tyagi, President, Delhi Medical Association, Shri Mohammad Ameel, Sr. Consultant – Healthcare Technologies (Medical Devices), National Health Systems Resource Centre, Moh & FW, Govt. of India, Shri LYU Bo, First Secretary – Economic & Commercial Counselor’s Office, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India, Mrs. Jyotsna Govil, Vice Chairperson, Indian Cancer Society and Shri Ben Jianwei, General Manger, Haier Biomedical Co., Ltd.

National summit on Promoting Green, sustainable & Innovative msmEs in India24th April, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM, India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the Summit on Promoting Green, Sustainable & Innovative MSMEs in India on Wednesday, 24th April, 2019, New Delhi.

The prime objective of the Summit was to encourage the MSMEs to adopt Green Eco friendly Technologies and Strategies for sustainable, higher growth in the future.


The Summit was addressed by Shri Ram Mohan Mishra Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India. Other dignities present in the Inaugural Session were Dr. Namita Gupta, Scientist ‘D’ Technology Development Board, Shri P. Udayakumar, Director (Planning and Marketing) National Small Industries Corporation, Dr. Ritu Mathur, Director Integrated Assessments and Modelling TERI, Shri Mukesh Mohan Gupta, Co-Chairman ASSOCHAM National MSME Council and Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General ASSOCHAM.

conference on Textiles “America First & make in India : Together Achieving UsD 100 Billion Trade in Textiles”24th April, 2019 – mumbai

IACC Textile Forum in association with US Commercial Service, US Consulate hosted Conference on Textiles “America First & Make in India : Achieving USD 100 Billion Trade in Textiles” on 24th April, 2019 in Mumbai.

The objective of the Conference was to create, develop & sustain successful bilateral partnership in textiles between USA & India. This would necessitate in increasing the scope for trade and promotion of niche sectors in textiles such as apparels and home textiles.

The Conference saw participation of more than 250 delegates from the leading textile industries. The event was inaugurated by Shri S.K. Sarkar, National President, IACC, Shri Suresh Kotak, Chairman, IACC Textile Forum, Shri Balkrishan Goenka, Chairman,Welspun Group delivered Keynote address; Shri Edgard D. Kagan, Consul General, US Consulate, Mumbai as Chief guest; Ms. Poorvi Chotani, Regional president, IACC, WIC; Ms. Rajyalakshmi Rao, National Executive Vice President,IACC, WIC; Shri Naushad Panjwani, Regional vice president, IACC, WIC.

The Conference also witnessed participation from two leading States of USA, North Carolina and South Carolina Department of Commerce, showcasing investment opportunities in setting up textile unit in respective states. US Commercial Service, US consulate, Mumbai made a presentation showcasing Select USA investment Summit scheduled 10-12 June, 2019 at Washington, DC.

AssochAm – Industry Agenda for New Government, Kolkata25th April 2019

The meeting was opened with the welcome comments of Past President ASSOCHAM Shri Raghu Mody in the presence of Mr Surojit Samanta chairman Eastern Region at a meet hosted by Co Chairman Mr Taranjit Singh. The eminent dignitaries present comprised of President of various associations, chairmen from eastern region sector councils of ASSOCHAM. Unanimously it was agreed that it’s important to improve the business confidence in the country. Specific suggestions with regard to Health care Sector , Exports from India, Edible Oil and FTAs, Power Sector, Agro and Marine Sector, Border trade were noted. Some of the eminent guests included Shri N G Khaitan, Partner, Khaitan & CO, Shri Rajarshi Banerjee, President The Seafood Exporters Association of India, West Bengal ,Shri Samar Mohan Saha, Past President, The Oriental Chamber of Commerce, Shri Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya, Former CMD Coal India, Shri Pranay Poddar, President, India -Bangladesh Commerce & Industry, Shri Ranjan Daipaayan Sen, Chairman, Agriculture Council, ASSOCHAM East & North –East, Shri O P Gupta, Former IG, Executive Director, Emami, Shri Prashant Sharma, MD Charnock Hospital,Shri Anirban Guha, Vice Chairman & Council Member, IETE Kolkata Centre, Shri Somesh Dasgupta, Group President, India Power and more.


National conference on GsT- Unresolved Issues and Agenda for the New Government26th April, 2019 – hyderabad

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented on 1 July 2017. Over the last Twenty One months the industry faced many obstacles and hurdles, in terms of getting ready for GST, Rates, GSTR Form filling issues, Audit Report, pricing, transition of credits, IT systems, operational issues on obtaining refunds and filing of returns. The Government on the other hand tried to ease the GST processes over a period of time by rationalizing GST rates, providing clarifications on various issues, simplifying the return filing process and providing relaxation on operational aspects.

In view of the above, ASSOCHAM organized a National Conference on “GST unresolved issues and agenda for the new Government” on 26th April, 2019 in Hyderabad to discuss the unresolved issues under GST and take the inputs from the trade and industry on the various aspect of GST.

Shri Somesh Kumar (IAS), Special Chief Secretary for Revenue (Commercial Taxes and Excise), Government of Telangana was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference.

National consultation on Real Estate India : Agenda for the New Government26th April, 2019 – New Delhi.

ASSOCHAM organized a National Consultation on REAL ESTATE INDIA: AGENDA FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT on April 26, 2019, in New Delhi. Shri Arun Jain, Senior Member, ASSOCHAM gave the Welcome Address and Opening Remarks. Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Govt. of India delivered the Key note Address at the programme. Shri Pradeep Aggarwal, Chairman, Real Estate, Housing and Urban

Development Committee, ASSOCHAM, Shri Arpit Goel, Co-Chairman, Real Estate, Housing and Urban Development Committee, ASSOCHAM, Dr. Arun Mohan, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Shri Sachin Gulaty, Senior Director & Head – Valuation, Jones Lang Lasalle, Shri Himanshu Goyal Partner, Ramanand Goyal & Co., Shri Sudhir Agrawal, Managing Director, VictoryOne Group also addressed the participants in the programme. The Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Neha Berlia, Co-Chairman, Real Estate, Housing and Urban Development Committee, ASSOCHAM.

Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the members that the Govt. has taken very fast and far reaching initiatives in recent past like RERA for the real estate sector. He informed that the sector was unregulated until the RERA came into force. The sector is very significant for Indian economy as it contributes about 7% of GDP with US$ 120 Bn and by 2030, it will be contributing 13% of GDP. There are about 40 Mn people engaged in this sector which will go up to 67 Mn in 2030. This is the 4th largest employment sector and 4th largest FDI inflow sector.

We are gratified that many of our suggestions and inputs have found a place in the New Policy document. Post the formulation of NDCP – 2018, ASSOCHAM was the first Chamber of Commerce and Industry to organize a workshop on NDCP implementation at the11th India Telecom.

To follow up on our efforts for expeditious implementation of the strategies enunciated in NDCP-2018, ASSOCHAM had organised a half day interactive Round Table with Shri Anshu Prakash, Additional Secretary (T), DoT on 29th April 2019 at the ASSOCHAM House, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi.


Interactive session with shri Aniruddh Kumar Joint secretary (hydro), ministry of Power

30th April 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized an Interactive Session Shri Aniruddh Kumar Joint Secretary (Hydro), Ministry of Power. While Shri Aniruddha Kumar shared insights on the provision in the Hydropower Policy, the industry too, shared strategic recommendations for sustainable hydro power development in the country. Policy becomes an enabling factor and provides fillip to revival of hydropower development in the country rather than just remaining on the paper.

1. HPO should boost greenfield projects development & construction - Should be able to get a PPA with discoms enabling financial closure

2. Hydro Incremental capacity is low hence the HPO should neither be too low nor too high - A 0.5% HPO and increasing up to 2.3% till 2025 and 6% up to 2030.

3. HPO shall be on total capacity and not incremental capacity procured by discom.

4. Implementation of HPO - Hydro REC separate from Non solar

REC. Visibility for very long term, say 10 to 20 yrs

- Similar HPO requirement for open access customers which procure power beyond 01.04.2019

- Uniform CERC norms across States for cost plus PPA

- Compliance of HPO - Adequate Penalties and similar to all discoms.

5. ‘Hydro Energy Certificates’ (HEC) - Introduction of ‘Hydro Energy

Certificates’ (HEC) in line with Renewable

- Energy Certificates (REC) is a way to make hydro power a tradable commodity.

- HEC should be traded on the exchange - A minimum floor price and forbearance

price determined on similar principles as done that for Non-Solar i.e. the difference between the project viability requirement and APPC for Floor and highest difference between the Costs of Generation (Hydro) and the APPC has been specified as the forbearance price for non–solar technologies. A minimum of INR1.5.

- Concept of selling Brown power ( Exchange & APPC ), the generator keeps the HEC and sells on exchange while in case of firm power tied up the off taker keeps the same

- All hydro Power Plants should be eligible for Hydro Energy Certificates (HEC), beyond the contracted (tied up) power though long term PPA. For example if a generator has tied up @ 60% for long Term PPA , he should be eligible for HEC in remaining 40%.

6. States should increase or rationalise the concession of 40 years post commissioning date.

7. Increasing the debt repayment period will not change the NPV of the project. Cost plus or escalating tariff shall be left to the two parties to decide as different companies have different cost of Capital and Capital structure.

8. CERC regulations to be similar with State regulation

9. DPR includes the cost as “ R- Communication” and that should be re-imbursed as a grant.

10. For private sector routing through PIB/CCEA, to be exempted and approval from CEA only.


11. Apart from the above cost of strengthening, building or maintaining roads from Powerhouse to Intake should be included, if originally not envisaged in Communication

12. Project requiring access roads and bridges or strengthening / widening of road and bridges should be given this grant however the grant could be considered directly to PWD/ BRO / NHAI or any third party to ensure transparency and avoid routing through the project SPV. The challenge being if these agencies are able to match the timelines of the project and their requirement.

“sIAL cANADA 2019”30th April -2nd may 2019 - Toronto, canada

ASSOCHAM had organized “India Pavilion” in “SIAL CANADA 2019 from 30th April -2nd May 2019, Toronto, Canada with great success. There was participation of about 24 Indian food and allied services exporting companies, led by ASSOCHAM. All the companies exhibited in the event were dealing in - Food Processing Technology, dehydrated fruits & vegetables,Beverages, Rice, Spices & Condiments, Fish, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, packaging and machinery sector. Canada’s fruit and vegetable market is already worth in excess of a billion dollars. Some great opportunities for foreign suppliers have emerged in recent years.

Asian conference on metallics for steel making 201929th-30th April, 2019 -JW marriott marquis hotel, Dubai.

Shri B K Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM

Iron & Steel Council of ASSOCHAM and Sponge Iron Manufacturers Association (SIMA) jointly organized “Asian Conference on Metallics for Steel Making 2019” on 29th & 30th April, 2019 at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai. The event was supported by International Iron Metallics Association (IIMA), UK. The conference was designed basically to project India as a land of great opportunities and to bring all stakeholders like technology, equipment, raw materials, Indian and global manufacturers andsuppliers at one platform. The event was attended by about 170 participants from all over the world.

The Chief Guest of the event was Mr B K Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM. In his video message, he welcomed the dignitaries, participants. He congratulated organizers for organizing this conference ona very appropriate topic – Metallics which play a very important role in the steel industry. He told that metallic industry is facing many challenges like shortage of basic raw materials but can overcome these challenges by adopting latest technological innovations. He also explained how Dubai made a world class infrastructure and business hub by share vision of Mr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & PM, UAE.

The Guest of Honour wasHis Excellency Mr. Vipul, Consul General of India, Dubai. He informed the growing partnership between India and UAE and emphasized the need of mutual co-operation in all sectors between India and UAE especially in the metal sectors. He also appreciated the efforts of ASSOCHAM and SIMA for organizing this global event in Dubai.

Mr. Chris Barrington, Senior Advisor, IIMA, UK spoke about the Global outlook and supply issues for DR grade iron ore Pellets, a key raw material for DRI industry.

The conference was also addressed by Mr. D P Deshpande, Chairman, SIMA, Mr.


John Atherton, Secretary General, IIMA,Mr. A K Saxena, ED, Tata Steel BSL Ltd& Co-Chairman, Iron & Steel Council, Assocham,Mr Robert Hunter, Advisor, MidrexTechnologies Inc., USA, Mr Hector Forster, S&P Global Platts, UK, Prof. K J Tehrani, MD, JameTejarat Co., Iran, Mr S Mishra, Tata International Ltd, Singapore, Mr. Salam Al Sharif, Chairman, Sharif Group, UAE etc.

Panel Discussion was moderated by Dr. Aruna Sharma, Former Secretary, and Ministry of Steel. Introducing the panelists, She spoke about the past changing Indian scenario and the pro-active actions taken by the Ministry of Steel in last two years. Panelists of this important session were Mr M V Subba Rao, CMD, KIOCL Ltd and Co-Chairman, Iron & Steel Council, Assocham, Mr Rajesh Gupta, Director, Lloyds Metal & Energy Ltd, Mr. Sanjay Pattnaik, MD, Tata Sponge Iron Ltd, Mr. Sanjay Mehta, President, MRAI, Mr. Ved Prakash Director, Gemini Group, Belgium, Mr. Vivek Agrawal, COO, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd.

Interactive session on shipping, Ports, customs and Inland Waterways with officials from Ministry of Shipping, CBIC, IWAI and Directorate General of shipping - may 2, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM had organized an interactive session on Shipping, Ports, Customs and Inland Waterways. The Industry and the Government officials shared strategic

recommendation on coastal shipping, freight movement, GST, Custom Duty and Cargo movement through Inland waterways and Railways. The key issues that were discussed in the session comprised:

• Port and Shipping Dues, Landing Charges increases the cost of coastal movements

• Light House dues paid in advance. Refund process, should in case vessel skips the port call, is not prescribed in structured manner, which needs to be laid down.

• At the Tuticorin, Kandla, Mangalore Ports where Coastal shipping invoice are generated one/two months later. Thus delaying settlements.

• Marine Tariffs - International Ports (Columbo, Jebelali) vis a vis Indian Port.

• Transshipment of Bangladesh Exim Cargo via Indian ports – Viability of service will be established with return cargo coming to India

• Inter-terminal Transfer of ICD export containers

• The definition of “Agents” needs to be changed in the proposed Major Ports Authorities Bill

• Uniform notification and standardization of documents across all the ports in India.

• Indian Flag Vessel operating on Indian Coast. India crew needs to obtain immigration clearance.

• Under utilized Assets put to remunerative use

• Inclusion of CTOs in the Concession Agreement signed by Indian Railway to provide level playing fiels with CONCOR

• Promote modal shift by bringing it under a Carbon Credit Scheme

• Ambiguous Subsidy structure for reimbursement of Fertiliser freight – Coastal shipping vis a vis rail

• Development of E way bill in accordance with Multimodal Movement.

• Level Playing field - GST rates for multimodal


movement (12%) and movement by rail wagon (5%); Custom Duty on coastal shipping on fuel (5%) & Lube oil and diesel (18%).

• Last Mile connectivity• Indian seafarers working on foreign flag

ships operating within Coastal Waters DO NOT have to pay tax on wages earned.

• Inland Waterways• Customs facility• Vision for Digitisation• Speed up Navigation• Preparedness• Capacity Build up• Vessel Construction – Asset creation• Skill Development – Building Institutional

Development in next 5 years• Plans for Trucking Industry• Effect on Trucking Business• Decentralisation Process

National conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy code - “challenges, opportunities and the Way Forward”4th may, 2019 – New Delhi.

ASSOCHAM successfully held its National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code “Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward” on 04th May 2019 in New Delhi. Hon'ble Justice Shri S. J. Mukhopadhaya, Chairperson, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) inaugurated the Conference along with Hon’ble Justice Shri M. M. Kumar, President, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT); Dr. M. S. Sahoo, Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI); Shri Pradeep Goel, CMD, Prudent ARC Ltd; Shri Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM; Shri Sachin Gupta, Senior Director - Large Corporate Ratings, CRISIL Ratings; Dr. Charan Singh, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Banking; Shri Sumant Batra, Chairman,

ASSOCHAM National Council on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code;Shri Anil Goel, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and many others.

ASSOCHAM-CRISIL Jointly Released The Knowledge Report on Strengthening The Code. Creditors have received 195 per cent of the liquidation value of the companies which found resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Dr M.S. Sahoo, chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) said at an ASSOCHAM event in New Delhi today. “As of now, i.e. up to March, creditors have got 195% of the liquidation value i.e. the company has been rescued thereafter creditors have got 195% of liquidation value, if you get anything above liquidation value is actually a bonus and that has come because of IBC,” said Dr Sahoo at an ASSOCHAM National Conference on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. He was responding to journalists’ questions on whether the amount of haircut being taken by the banks is a matter for concern for policymakers. On being asked about the differentiation between financial and operational creditors, he said, “Our experience has been, up to December data which we had submitted to SC earlier, both operational and financial creditor on an average had got about 48 per cent each of their claims.” He added, “In fact, financial creditor got 48.1 per cent and operational creditor got slightly better. But now figures have changed, particularly we are waiting for resolution of Essar, because there is a huge figure which would change ratios.” He further said that as long as there is no ruling over and above the NCLAT that remains the law. Shri Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM said, It is heartening to note that the government has been proactive in taking feedback from stakeholders.

We believe the changes will support the overall governance framework and quicken resolution of NPAs. While addressing the


conference, Hon’ble Justice M.M. Kumar, President, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) said that IBC has created paradigm shifts as the borrower are no longer calling the shots, the control has grown in the hands of creditors guided by resolution professionals. He also stressed that resolution professionals must be more equipped and a full of knowledge. In his address, Hon’ble Justice S.J. Mukhopadhayay said that IBC is for present and future and so let the corporates, resolution professionals and all other stakeholders should ensure there is no ‘death.’

The sponsors for this conference were Welspun Group, Hiranandani Group of Companies, Adani, Transport Corporation of India Limited, JSW, Prudent ARC, AAA Insolvency Professional, SREI Equipment Financing, Duff & Phelps, RBSA Advisors, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan with CRISIL as Knowledge Partner. The Conference was well attended.

National conference on GsT- Unresolved Issues and Agenda for the New Government8th may, 2019 – mumbai

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented on 1 July 2017. Over the last Twenty Two months the industry faced many obstacles and hurdles, in terms of getting ready for GST, Rates, GSTR Form filling issues, Audit Report, pricing, transition of credits, IT systems, operational issues on obtaining refunds and filing of returns. The Government on the other hand tried to ease the GST processes over a period of time by rationalizing GST rates, providing clarifications on various issues, simplifying the return filing process and providing relaxation on operational aspects.

In view of the above, ASSOCHAM organized a National Conference on “GST unresolved issues and agenda for the new Government” on 26th April, 2019 in Hyderabad to discuss the unresolved issues under GST and take the inputs

from the trade and industry on the various aspect of GST. Shri Sandeep Puri, Commissioner of CGST, Mumbai West Zone was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference. Shri Rajendra Bhagat, Joint Commissioner of Sales Tax, Government of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honour at the Conference.

Apart from Government officials, the conference was also addressed by eminent experts from tax professionals such as Shri Paras Jain, Co- Chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Kalpesh Shah, Executive Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Shri Mihir Deshmukh, Managing Associate, Advaita Legal, Mrs. Bhavna Doshi, Managing Committee Member, ASSOCHAM, Shri Gurudas Pai, Partner, PwC, Shri Ashish Philip, Joint Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Shri Kapil Chopra, DGM, Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Shri Bhupender Singh, Director, PwC. The conference was highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals.

National conference on GsT- Unresolved Issues and Agenda for the New Government16th may, 2019 - chennai

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented on 1 July 2017. Over the last Twenty Two months the industry faced many obstacles and hurdles, in terms of getting ready for GST, Rates, GSTR Form filling issues, Audit Report, pricing, transition of credits, IT systems, operational issues on obtaining refunds and filing of returns. The Government on the other hand tried to ease the GST processes over a period of time by rationalizing GST rates, providing clarifications on various issues, simplifying the return filing process and providing relaxation on operational aspects.

In view of the above, ASSOCHAM organized a National Conference on “GST unresolved issues and agenda for the new Government”


on 26th April, 2019 in Hyderabad to discuss the unresolved issues under GST and take the inputs from the trade and industry on the various aspect of GST. Shri M Ajit Kumar, Principal Chief Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Chennai was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference. Dr. T.V. Somanathan (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu was the Guest of Honour at the Conference.

Apart from Government officials, the conference was also addressed by eminent experts from tax professionals such as Dr. Vinod Surana, Co-Chairman, Southern Region Development Council, ASSOCHAM, Shri R. Raghavan, Advocate & Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Shri Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Partner, Advaita Legal, Shri M. Ponnuswamy I R S., (Retd), Advisor Indirect Taxes, Shri K Sivarajan, Partner, PwC, Shri Debasis Nayak, Associate Director, PwC and Shri M Krishna, Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The conference was highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals.

Roundtable on Transforming manufacturing to Next level 16th may,2019 – mumbai

ASSOCHAM has organized Roundtable discussion on Transforming Manufacturing to Next Level” on 16th May, 2019 in Mumbai. The objective of the roundtable was to prepare sector-wise short term and long term policy recommendations for new government focusing on Central, State and Independent Agencies.

Issues covered:

• Operational Challenges and Unfinished Agenda: Policy Reforms for the New Government

• Taxation: Promoting simplification, reducing complexity and compliance cost for manufacturers .

• Role of long term finance in Manufacturing.• Skills: Need to upgrade skills and skill

deficit and mismatch to enhance labour productivity.

• Labour Policy Reform: Rationalisation and codification of 44 central labour laws into four broad groups.

• Land Acquisition: Making it transparent and faster for big industrial/Infrastructural Projects

• Clearance and approval challenges in setting up and expansion.

• Advancement of logistics.

Awareness session on capacity building for TDS deductors filing TDS Statement in form 24Q & recent changes in Part B ofForm 16 - 23rd may, 2019 - New Delhi

This is with reference to the revised Annexure-II to form 24Q as amended vide CBDTs notification No. 36/2019 dated 12.04.2019. Changes have also been made in Part B of Form 16, as notified through the above mentioned notification. From this year, the department has decided to pre-fill ITRs of salaried employees for improving taxpayer services and experience. As this is a new form containing certain new fields required to be filled in for the first time, the department has to take utmost care to popularize, sensitized, train and capacitate the deductors especially the large ones.

In view of the above, with an aim to provide clarity on the changes that has been made in Part B of Form 16, ASSOCHAM organized an awareness session of industry participants with Shri Purushottam, ITO (Taxpayer services), Centralized Processing Cell (TDS), Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), CBDT on Capacity building for TDS deductors filing TDS Statement in form 24Q & recent changes in Part B of Form 16.

The discussion was well attended and highly praised by the participants from various


industry segments and professionals such as A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt Ltd, BAE Systems, Bakers Circle India Private Limited, Centre for Policy Research, Evalueserve.com Private Limited, JK Lakshmi Cement Limted, JK Paper Ltd., Nangia Advisors (Andersen Global), New Modern Buildwell Pvt Ltd, Rudrabhishek Enterprises Limited, Team Lease Skill Universitiy, TRL Riceland Pvt Ltd, True Patents and Yaskawa India Private Limited.

National conference on Fiscal Policy Roadmap 17th may, 2019 – New Delhi.

ASSOCHAM & EGROW Foundation successfully held its National Conference on Fiscal Policy Roadmap on 17th May 2019 in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by Shri N. K. Singh, Chairman, Fifteenth Finance Commission, Government of India along with Dr. Bibek Debroy, Chairman,Prime Minister’s- Economic Advisory Council; Dr. Arvind Virmani, Chairman, EGROW Foundation Former Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India and Executive Director, The International Monetary Fund (IMF); Dr. G. R. Reddy, Advisor, Finance, Govt. of Telangana; Shri Sumit Bose, Member, Expenditure Management Commission (2014-16) and Secretary, Thirteenth Finance Commission; Shri Vivek Kulkarni, IAS (Retd.),Founder and Managing Director, Brickwork Rating; Dr. D. K. Srivastava, India Chief Policy Advisor, EY; Dr. M. Govinda Rao, Emeritus Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and Member, Fourteenth Finance Commission; Dr. Sacchidananda Mukherjee, Associate Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP); Shri Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM and Chairman, Welspun Group; Shri Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM & Managing Director, Transport Corporation of India Limited; Dr. Charan Singh, CEO, EGROW Foundation Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council

on Banking and Non- Executive Chairman, Punjab & Sind Bank and many others.

meeting with h.E. Dr. Ron malka, Ambassador of Israel to India20th may, 2019

Shri Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM called upon H.E. Dr. Ron Malka, Ambassador of Israel to India. He discussed the areas of cooperation between India and Israel and presented the platform of ASSOCHAM for greater interaction. Shri Goenka was accompanied by Shri Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM, Shri Milind Hardikar, Director, Group Strategic Initiatives, Welspun Group, Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General and Shri Santosh Mathew, Senior Director & Head – International Affairs, ASSOCHAM.

Shri Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM shared that ASSOCHAM will be keen to plan outbound business delegations from India on strategic sectors like agriculture, water, defence and startups to expose Indian companies to solutions offered by Israeli counterparts. He also offered to host inbound industry delegations from Israel and set up meetings with Indian counterparts. H.E. Dr. Ron Malka, Ambassador of Israel to India was very receptive to the suggestions put forth by ASSOCHAM. Ambassador said that the future of India and Israel lies in innovations and the leadership of both countries have displayed large vision for economic and social development of respective countries. He urged India and Israel to have greater collaboration between its MSMEs and exposure of Indian companies to the initiatives, startups Israeli innovations in cutting edge technologies with the support from the Embassy of Israel in India. Shri Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM requested the Ambassador for participation of Israeli venture capitalists and investors in the startup competition being planned by ASSOCHAM.


meeting with h.E. sir Dominic Asquith, British high commissioner to India20th may, 2019

Shri Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM also called up on H.E. Sir Dominic Asquith, British High Commissioner to India at the British High Commission in New Delhi. He informed the High Commissioner that ASSOCHAM will be celebrating its 100 years in 2020 and a big final programme is being planned in New Delhi for which Hon’ble Prime Minister of India will be invited to address the programme. Shri Goenka requested High Commissioner’s assistance towards inviting the Royal Family for the closing event of the ASSOCHAM’s centenary celebrations and tracing down the coordinates of ASSOCHAM’s past Presidents of British Origin presently living in UK for their participation in the Centenary celebrations.

H.E. Sir Dominic Asquith, British High Commissioner to India suggested that ASSOCHAM should engage with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in India, Institute of Directors in UK and UK India Business Council (UKIBC) to expand its business engagements in UK. He also suggested that ASSOCHAM could consider tie-up with local Regional Chambers and British counterparts to enhance bilateral cooperation through business delegations and other initiatives.

meeting with h.E. ms. harinder sidhu, high commissioner of Australia to India20th may, 2019

Shri Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM called upon H.E. Ms. Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia along with the ASSOCHAM delegation. He discussed bilateral trade relations, areas for collaboration and political developments in India and Australia. He touched upon sectors like infrastructure, education, skill development, FinTech, MSMEs, logistics and

warehousing as the potential areas of interest for ASSOCHAM Members. Shri Agarwal presented a list of National and State Councils of ASSOCHAM and requested participation of Australian companies in sectoral business engagements of ASSOCHAM. Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM suggested that Australia should share latest and advanced agri technologies for development of India’s agriculture sector. He informed the High Commissioner that ASSOCHAM is active in organizing events in the areas of entrepreneurship, startups and financial services to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship through startups in India and requested the High Commissioner to be a jury member for the startup awards to be organized by the Chamber.

H.E. Ms. Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner of Australia thanked the ASSOCHAM delegation. She highlighted that Education including skilling, Mineral resources, Agri-business, Tourism, Sports, Science and technology, Infrastructure and smart cities sectors are of strategic interest from the Australian business point of view. She informed that states of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab and Telangana are of high significance to Australia.

Professional Training on GEm sustainability Certification Programm and GEM Certified Professional Exam20-21st may, 2019 – Jaipur

ASSOCHAM organized two days Professional Training on GEM Sustainability Certification Program and GEM Certified Professional Exam on 20th and 21st May, 2019 at Poornima University, Jaipur. ASSOCHAM GEM Sustainability Certification Program has specifically been designed for the sustainable design and development of Housing, Commercial Offices, Hotels, Colleges, Universities, Schools, SEZ, Large Campus, Factory buildings and related developments.


The program includes various aspects of Sustainability, Energy and Water Efficiency, Fire safety, Indoor Air Quality, Daylight, Fresh Air and Human Comfort.

ASSOCHAM has started the series of Professional Trainings and GEM Certified Exam at various Educational Institutions across the country. This is the second training in the series. First was conducted with Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur. Architect Tushar Sogani, Architect Nischal Jain, Architect Shweta Choudhary and Shri Ashu Gupta delivered the lectures on GEM Sustainability (Green) Certification Rating to the students, professors and professionals from industries. The professional training and exam was attended by around 35 delegates.

Interactive session with Recycling and sustainable technology in Roads & highways21st may, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized an Interactive Session on “Recycling and Sustainable Technology in Roads and Highways” on May 21, 2019 in New Delhi. Shri Manoj Gupta, Chairman, National Council on Roads & Highways, ASSOCHAM and Managing Director, AR Thermosets Pvt. Ltd. gave the Welcome Address. Shri Glynn (Glyn) Holleran, Managing Director, Advanced Asphalt Technologies Ltd. NZ gave a detailed presentation on “Experiences on Recycling in Developed Countries”. Shri L. P. Padhy, Chief General Manager, National Highways Authority of India delivered the Special Address. Shri S. K. Nirmal, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress (IRC), Ms. Neha Vyas, Senior Environment Specialist, The World Bank were the key Speakers. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Shri V L Patankar, Former Director, Indian Academy of Highway Engineers and Co-Chairman, National Council on Roads & Highways, ASSOCHAM.

conference on menstrual hygiene - Need to Break the silence and Build Awareness (menstrual hygiene Day)Tuesday, 28th may, 2019, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized the Conference on Menstrual Hygiene : Need to Break the Silence and Build Awareness, in New Delhi. Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare with her gracious presence as the ‘Chief Guest’ during her inaugural address categorically stated, a lot of efforts are happening in the area of providing biodegradable sanitary napkins and recyclable and alternative products, with various small manufacturers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) coming up with such products using banana fiber, jute fiber, recyclable cloth based napkins, menstrual cups. We have requested our department of health research, which advises us on technical issues to conduct small research and to advise us not only on the safety but also efficacy, cost effectiveness and also scalability of these products, this is some work in progress,” Ms. Gurnani while talking about the highlights of Government in this regard. Noting that an estimated that 1.13 lakh tonne of menstrual waste is generated annually in India, she said, “Given, there are lot of experiments in terms of using biodegradable products, a lot more needs to be done in terms of R&D (research and development) to have more efficacious, environment-friendly and scalable products.”


Dr. Sunil Gupta, Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital said, “There is a need to make sanitary pads available at very nominal and affordable cost.” As part of industry address, Ms. Chetna Soni, Associate Director & Country Leader, Feminine Care, Procter & Gamble Indian Subcontinent said, “The need of the hour is for all of us stakeholders, be it the Government, Social Institutions, and Corporate to come together and leverage the expertise and resources that are unique to each one of our organizations and channel them in a singular focused direction of ensuring 100% healthy menstrual hygiene for every daughter of India.”

“It is with this belief that I would like to make a commitment on this stage today. On behalf of P&G, I pledge to reach out and extend the impact of the P&G Health & Hygiene Program to 5 Crore girls by the end of 2022,” added Ms Soni. Ms. Shalini Singh, ICMR, categorically stated that the Department of Health Research (DHR) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been advised to conduct research on safety, scalability, efficacy, cost-effectiveness of biodegradable products being manufactured in the menstrual hygiene space.

ASSOCHAM conference witnessed the address of notable speakers from broader community ranging from Industry experts, International renowned personalities, distinguished speakers representing Ministry of Health & Family Welfare & media including Shri Anil Rajput, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM CSR Project Council, Shri Ravi Bhatnagar, Co-chair, Ms. Geeta Chandran, renowned classical dancer, activist and founder-president, Natya Vriksha; Ms. Foroogh Foyouzat, Deputy Representative Programs, UNICEF India and Ms. Subhalakshmi Nandi, Deputy Regional Director, ICRW, Dr. Madhurima Gupta, Consultant- Centre for Wellness, Sarvodaya Hospital & Research Centre, Faridabad, Shri Nidhish Garg, Brand Manager, Feminine Care, (India & Asia Pacific) Procter & Gamble, Ms. Ritu Rajput, Assistant Director of Programs,

All India Radio, Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCL Foundation, Shri Praveen Karn, Group CSR Head, Spark Minda Group, Shri A. J. Philip, Secretary & Chief Executive Officer, Deepalaya, an NGO.

AssochAm FINTEch sUmmIT – Emerging Technologies disrupting the Financial sectorThursday, 30th may 2019 hotel Taj mahal, mansingh Road, New Delhi

Emerging technologies has reshaped the financial services industry to cater to increasing customer expectations for personalization and convenience.

FinTech has evolved as one of the most innovative and cost-effective disruptive technology. Early adaptation of FinTech solutions has enabled the several start-ups, financial service sectors as well as other diverse sectors to achieve accelerated pace of growth.

As per an Industry report, Indian FinTech transaction value is forecasted to reach USD 73 billion in 2020 growing at a CAGR of 22% for the next five years. The Industry friendly policies of the government like Digital India Program, JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhar and Mobile) has triggered phenomenal growth potential in this Industry. As per another Report India’s FinTech software market could reach US$ 2.4 billion by 2020 from a current USD 1.2 billion.

To address the key issues, opportunities and challenges in India’s FinTech market,


ASSOCHAM had organized FINTECH SUMMIT with Theme as “Emerging Technologies disrupting the Financial Sector” on Thursday, 30th May 2019 in New Delhi. The Summit provided an opportunity for open discussions about the future of financial services that are heavily impacted by new technologies and digitization.

The Summit was Inaugurated by Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog and the Valedictory Session was addressed by Shri Subhash Chandra Garg, Finance Secretary and Secretary (EA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

India Pavilion at Belagro4-9th June, 2019 – minsk, Belarus

ASSOCHAM with support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India organized India Pavilion at BELAGRO 2019– a specialised exhibition for Agro & food products, catering systems, Supplies, Equipment and Technology from June 04-09, 2019 in Minsk, Belarus. 48 Indian companies participated in the expo. The Expo carries the goal of serving the Agro Food Industry to its investors and entrepreneurs. It is a continuing phenomenon of full house participation with a diversified roster of companies and top of the line showcases on display. BELAGRO is one of the primary exhibitions in Minsk taking place once a year. International agricultural fair BELAGRO is jointly organized with BELFARM is considered to be the biggest and

the most prominent event in Minsk, Belarus. Shri Vishav Pal, Second Secretary, Embassy of India in Belarus inaugurated the Fair and interacted with Indian exhibitors on their business prospects in Belarus. He also gave them valuable guidance on doing business with Belarus.

summit-cum-Awards on skilling India – The Way Forward 7th June, 2019 – Ranchi

ASSOCHAM-Jharkhand Regional office, on 7th June 19, organized a Summit-cum-Awards on 'Skilling India - The Way Forward' on skill development. It was mainly focused on promoting skill development in the country. The main objective of the summit is to provide the youth with necessary training and empower them to participate in the society to become an integral part in the development of country.

The event was inaugurated by Shri C.P. Singh (Minister for Urban Development and Transport - Jharkhand Government ) and Shri Saryu Rai (Minister for Food and Civil Supplies - Minister of Jharkhand). The Guest of Honor was Shri Amar Jha (CEO of Jharkhand Skills Development Mission Society). Other guests at the inaugural session were :Dr. M. K. Vajpayee (Co-chair, Assocham National Council on Education and VC Capital University), Shri Chandra Bhushan Chakraborty (Vice Chairman - Amway India Enterprises Private Limited), Dr. Shreeranjan (IAS - Director Institute for Human Development - ERC) In the next technical session of 'Skilling Jharkhand: The Way Forward', where the panelists presented and discussed various topics in relation with Skilling. It was arranged in the presence of session chief, Mr. Rajiv Gupta, CEO, Ranchi Mall and session co-chairman Mr. Bijendra Sharma, co-convenor BJP Cell.


Propak Asia 12-15th June, 2019 – Thailand

ASSOCHAM organized “India Pavilion” at “Propak Asia held from 12th –15th June, 2019 at Bangkok, Thailand with great success. The Indian Pavilion at Propak Asia was inaugurated by Her Excellency Ms. Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand.

There was participation of about 23 Indian food and allied services exporting companies, led by ASSOCHAM. All the companies exhibited in the event were dealing in – Packaging, Food Processing Technology, Beverages, machinery sector.

National school healthcare symposium : Redefine Health for Children & Adolescents13th June, 2019 – New Delhi

The Symposium was inaugurated by Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal, CEO, Food Safety & Standards Autority of India (FSSAI). The welcome address was delivered by Col. Saurabh Sanyal, Dy. Secretary General, ASSOCHAM. The Session was also marked by the presence of Dr. Sushma Jain, Additional Director(School Health Scheme), DGHS, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Dr. Ajay Khera, Dy. Commissioner(Child & Adolescent Health), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Dr. Monika Arora, Director(Health Promotion Division), Public Health Foundation of India, Dr. Sudhir Kalhan, Chairman - Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital & Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Healthcare. The concluding remarks were delivered by Dr. Harit Chaturvedi, Chairman, Max Institute of Cancer Care and Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Healthcare. Knowledge Report “School Health: The Essential Building Block of a Strong Nation” prepared by ASSOCHAM was released at the event.

Some of the other prominent speakers included Ms. Priya Prakash, CEO, HealthSetGo,

Ms. Inoshi Sharma, Director, FSSAI, Dr. Vivek Bindal, Vice-Chairman - Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr. Manjari Chandra, Consultant Therapeutic and Functional Nutrition, Max Healthcare., Ms. Raspreet Sidhu, Head of Sports, Shiv Nadar Schools, Dr. Sushma Dureja, Dy. Commissioner (Adolescent Health), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Dr. Achal Bhagat, Senior Consultant – Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Apollo Hospital, Dr. Roma Kumar, Senior Consultant – Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr. Latika Bhalla, Senior Consultant – Adolescent Paediatrician, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal, CEO & Founder, Mediskool Health Services Pvt. Ltd., Mrs. Santosh Mirdha, Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Dr. Neeta Bali, Principal, GD Goenka World School, Gurgaon, Ms. Nita Arora, Principal, Sri Venkateshwar International School, Dwarka, Ms. Varija Bajaj, Founder, Varija Life, Ms. Shashi Banerjee, Principal, Shiv Nadar School, Noida, Ms. Guneet Ohri, Principal, Suncity School, Gurgaon, Dr. Anupam Sachdeva, Past President, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Ms. Aprajita Gautam, President, Delhi Parents Association, Mr. Jitin Chawla, Director, Centre for Career Development, Dr. Kanika Sharma Sood, Senior Consultant, Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Dr. (Prof.) Shankar Acharya President Elect, Association of Spine Surgeons of India, Dr. Neeraj Jain, Chairman – Pulmonology and Respiratory Diseases, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Mr. Sanjeev Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer, Virtual Mediconnect.

Professional Training on GEM Certification Programme13-14th June, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized two days Professional Training on GEM Sustainability Certification Program and GEM Certified Professional Exam on 13th and 14th May, 2019 – ASSOCHAM, New Delhi.


ASSOCHAM GEM Sustainability Certification Program has specifically been designed for the sustainable design and development of Housing, Commercial Offices, Hotels, Colleges, Universities, Schools, SEZ, Large Campus, Factory buildings and related developments. The program includes various aspects of Sustainability, Energy and Water Efficiency, Fire safety, Indoor Air Quality, Daylight, Fresh Air and Human Comfort.

India Pavilion at Iran Agro Food 201918-21 June, 2019 – Iran

ASSOCHAM organized “India Pavilion” at “IRAN Agrofood 2019 held from 18th – 21st June, 2019 at Tehran, Iran with great success. The Indian Pavilion at Iran Agrofood was inaugurated by Shri Devesh Uttam, Hon’ble Deputy Chief of Mission, Indian Embassy in Iran and also visited by Mr. B. Hoseeinzadeh, Hon’ble Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Government of Iran.

There was participation of about 19 Indian food and allied services exporting companies, led by ASSOCHAM. All the companies exhibited in the event were dealing in - Food Processing Technology, dehydrated fruits & vegetables, Beverages, Rice, Spices & Condiments, Fish, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, packaging and machinery sector.

India Pavilion at 6th Agritec Kenya19-21 June, 2019 – Kenya

ASSOCHAM with the support of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India organized India pavilion at 6th Agritec Africa, Nairobi, Kenya from 19th-21st June, 2019. The agriculture expo in Kenya witnessed over 10000 visitors from Africa and abroad. The primary objective of ASSOCHAM was to assist the Indian Manufacturer & Exporters (Agriculture & Allied Services) to launch their newest products into the African market and discover and experience the latest products that are available in the International market.

The show was inaugurated by Mr. Mwangi Kiunjuri, The Hon’ble Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation, Republic of Kenya and Shri Rahul Chhabra, High Commissioner of India to Kenya. More than 60 Indian Exhibitors participated in the Exhibition through ASSOCHAM. ASSOCHAM was awarded with the Certificate for the Biggest Country Pavilion at the Exhibition. In 2019, ASSOCHAM participated in the show for the second consecutive year with great success and satisfaction to the Indian Exhibitors.

AssochAm in collaboration with World Intellectual Property organisation (WIPo) and Indian Patent Office organized “Roving seminar on the Patent cooperation Treaty (PcT)”20th June, 2019 at Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Objectives:

• To share the knowledge about the use of PCT System in protecting the inventions globally

• To provide information to the Indian inventors & applicants about the recent developments in PCT system

• To benefit filing of PCT International applications through the EPCT portal, for natural persons, small entities and startup companies etc.

• To benefit using of services of Indian Patent Office as Receiving Office (RO), International Preliminary Examining Authority (ISA/IPEA)


conference on Emerging Trends in Geospatial Technologies” 25th June 2019- New Delhi

ASSOCHAM had organized Conference “Emerging Trends in Geospatial Technologies” on 25th June 2019 at New Delhi. Lt.Gen Girish Kumar , VSM , Surveyor General of India was the Guest of Honour for the Occasion. The Inaugural Session was also addressed by Dr. Aniruddha Roy, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Geospatial Technology & Senior Vice President & CTO, Genesys International Corporation, Shri Pramod Kaushik, President, Hexagon India, Shri Subhash Ashutosh, IFS, Director General, Forest Survey of India and Shri H S Chhatwal, Senior Committee Member, ASSOCHAM.

National summit on Investors Protection, Education & AwarenessJune 26, 2019, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a National Summit on INVESTORS PROTECTION, EDUCATION & AWARENESS on June 26, 2019, in New Delhi. Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM gave the Welcome Address and Shri Ashok Wadhwa, Chairman, National Council on Capital Market & Investors Protection, ASSOCHAM delivered Theme Address. Shri Nagendraa Parakh, Executive Director, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) delivered the Key note Address at the programme. Shri Rajiv Bansal, AS&FA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India and CEO, Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) delivered the Inaugural Address at the programme. Shri S.C. Aggarwal, Senior Member, Managing Committee, ASSOCHAM and CMD, SMC Global Securities Ltd. also addressed the participants in the programme. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Shri Narinder Wadhwa, Co-Chairman, National Council on Capital Market & Investors Protection, ASSOCHAM.

National conference on GsT 26th June, 2019 - Bengaluru

ASSOCHAM conducted a National Conference on GST, 26th June 2019 in FKCCI, Bengaluru. The conference was inaugurated by Shri D. P. Nagendra Kumar IRS, Principal Chief Commissioner of Central Tax, Govt of India. Shri S Sampathraman, Chairman, ASSOCHAM Karnataka Council did the welcome address for the program. The Theme Address of the program was done by Shri Ravi Raghavan, Chairperson – Taxation Committee, Executive Partner of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan. Shri D. P. Nagendra Kumar IRS did the inaugural special address for the program based on the theme of “GST- Unresolved issues and agenda for the new Government” and Vote of thanks did by Shri Ram Kumarr Seshu, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM Karnataka Council.

Patent cooperation Treat : seminar @hhI Kolkata -World Intellectual Property organisation switzerland & Intellectual Property India & AssochAm26th June, 2019 – Kolkata

The third WIPO-IPO PCT Roving seminar was organized by the Indian Patent Office, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization, ASSOCHAM and Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), on June 26 in Kolkata with inauguration remarks from Shri K. S. Kardam, Senior Joint Controller, Indian Patent Office among the presence of Mr Allal Aloui, Head Technical Cooperation Section, PCT International Cooperation Division, Dr Rajesh Dixit, Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, Dr Sanjay Bhattacharya, Head Patent Office Kolkata, Smt Perminder Jeet Kaur Director East and North East ASSOCHAM where officials highlighted the importance of WIPO’s global IP services for Indian innovators.


13th National conference on Vision 2030 for Education, skill Formation & Rural Transformation28th June, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized the 13th National Conference on “Vision 2030 for Education, Skill Formation & Rural Transformation” on 28th June, 2019 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Man Singh Road, New Delhi. More than 200 delegates participated including Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Educationists, policy makers, consultants, directors and corporate sector and many others. Dr. K. P. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was the Chief Guest of the program.

National conference-cum-Exhibition & Awards Innovative Water solutions28th June, 2019 - New Delhi

To address these challenges and issues with an integrated and holistic perspective, ASSOCHAM had organized “National Conference-cum-Exhibition & Awards: Innovative Water Solutions” on June 28, 2019 in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Other dignitaries present in the conference were Mr. Avinash Mishra, Adviser (WR & LR), NITI Aayog, Government of India, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, The Energy & Resource Institute (TERI), Dr Sanjay Bajpai, Scientist G, Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, Mr. Gregor Riss, Business Director, Helioz GmbH, Mr. B K Goenka, President ASSOCHAM & CMD Welspun Group, Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Senior Vice President ASSOCHAM & MD Hiranandani Group, Mr. Ajay Popat, Chairman ASSOCHAM-Environment Council & President, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. and Mr. Bhushan S. Zarapkar, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM – Environment Council & Director, ATE Envirotech Pvt. Ltd.

Roundtable Discussion on Developing GEm sustainability Program as a Tool to meet the challenges of sustainable construction in India2nd July, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM has organized a Roundtable of Architects on Sustainable Building Design Methodologies on 2nd July 2019 in New Delhi. Council of Architecture (COA) was the knowledge partner of the event. The event was attended by the President, COA and other eminent Architects and MEP consultants of Delhi/NCR. Around 40+ Architects and MEP Consultants participated in the program and shared their views on Sustainability in Buildings. GEM National Council Chairman Mr. Pankaj Dharkar, GEM Rajasthan Chapter Chairman Ar. Tushar Sogani and GEM Punjab Chapter Chairmen Ar. Surinder Bahga attended the event.

3rd IcT startups Awards 3rd July, 2019

Start-Ups award is an annual ASSOCHAM initiative to promote innovation through recognition and reward to outstanding ICT innovations. The initiative was established in 2016 by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India and ERICSSON. It provides a platform to showcase their outstanding ICT innovations.


This initiative seeks to create awareness and understanding on the forms of IPR and how it enhances value for technology driven Start-Up, specifically in Electronics, IT & ICT sectors. In order to build and adopt a strong IP driven business, it is necessary to have a collaborative and continuous effort among Start-Ups, Government, Corporate, Institutions and domain experts.

Objectives of the Awards

• To recognize outstanding innovations in the development and adoption of ICTs in India;

• To create awareness of the basic knowledge of IP Management in Electronics, IT & ICT Sectors for Start-ups

• To raise awareness of the value of ICTs.

• To encourage individuals, academia, industry, government agencies and other entities to develop innovation in ICT to address India’s development challenges

• Strategize the use of IPR and IP Management for protection of IPR

• To inspire, nurture, and facilitate Indian youth to develop a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by leveraging ICT

• Innovation & IPR – Route to sustain start-up system

• To create a platform for showcasing innovations for the ICT industry in India

• Gain insights into the IP Regime in India and across major IP Jurisdictions around the world

IP conclave and IPTsE Awards (Theme: Role of IP in Building the Nation)4th July, 2019 - New Delhi

IP Conclave and IPTSE Award is to educate the intellectual property in India at school and college level. IPTSE is a joint initiative of ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON which is supported by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India. Also many

institutions have supported this initiative and issued a circular to all institutions under their jurisdictions. The institutions are All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), University of Delhi, Mumbai University, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, Kurukshetra University, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Doctor Hari Singh Gour University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Aligarh Muslim University, Bangalore University, Sant Longwal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Hamdard University, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Navsari Agriculture University.

Shri Suresh Prabhu Member of Parliament and Sherpa G20


Post Budget conference – Analysis and the way Forward8th July, 2019 - New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a Post Budget Conference on 8th July, 2019 in New Delhi in order to bring greater awareness about the new tax proposals and policy initiatives and to provide clarifications across the table to all stakeholders. Mr. P C Mody, Chairman, CBDT was the Chief Guest and Mr. Akhilesh Ranjan, Member – Legislation, CBDT was Guest of Honour at the conference. Besides them, Mr. Kamlesh C Varshney, Joint Secretary, TPL – 1, CBDT and Mr. G D Lohani, Joint Secretary, TRU-I, CBIC were also there in the Technical sessions to take up the queries of the industry participants. Apart from Government officials, the conference was also addressed by eminent experts from Tax Professionals including Mr. Rakesh Nangia, Co- chairman, National Council on International Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Mr. J K Mittal, Co-Chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, Mr. Paras Jain, Co-Chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Smt Pallavi Joshi Bakhru, Group Head Taxation, Vedanta Limited, Mr. Rupak Saha, Partner, PwC, Mohd Haroon Qureshi, Vice President-Taxation- Asia Pacific, Genpact, Mr. Vishal Anand, Partner, PwC and Mr. Sanjay Gulati, Group Head – Indirect Tax, GMR Group. The conference was very well attended & highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals and by the government officials.

2nd DR. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAm mEmoRIAL LEcTURE 2019; Theme: social Justice & corporate social ResponsibilityFriday, 12th July, 2019 hotel Le-meridien, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM, which has occupied a leadership position among the Indian industry, trade and business since its inception, almost a century ago, has gone much beyond the prism of the economy and trade. Our founders always had a nation-building as top of their agenda and we continue to stand by that great mission even today. It was with this mind set and endeavor of celebrating the Leaders of the Country, that we decided to initiate the DrA P J Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture Series in 2018, which would also instill inspiration into the lives of our people for a leadership role in their own endeavors of life.

The 2nd DR. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM MEMORIAL LECTURE 2019 was addressed by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Hon’bleShri Justice RanjanGogoi. The 1st DR. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM MEMORIAL LECTURE 2018 was Inaugurated by Shri Justice DipakMisra, the then Hon’ble Chief Justice of India.

National summit - REAL EsTATE INDIA -Issues and Growth strategiesJuly 12, 2019 - New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a National Summit on Real Estate India on July 12, 2019 in New Delhi. Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Member


of Parliament and Sherpa, G20 delivered the Inaugural Address and Mr. Pinaki Misra, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and Former Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing committee on Urban Development gave special address at the Summit. Mr. D S Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India delivered the Keynote address and Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Vice Chairman; Delhi Development Authority also addressed the participants in the Inaugural Session of the Summit.

Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Senior Vice President, ASSOCHAM gave the Welcome Address; Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, Chairman, National Council on Real Estate and Urban Development, ASSOCHAM & Chairman, Signature Global India Pvt Ltd.; Mr. Arpit Goel, Co-Chairman, National Council on Real Estate and Urban Development, ASSOCHAM & Managing Director, Suncity Projects (P) Ltd.; Dr. Samantak Das, Chief Economist and Head Research & REIS India, JLL also addressed the participants. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Neha Berlia, Co-Chairman, National Council on Real Estate and Urban Development, ASSOCHAM & Member Management Board, Apeejay Stya Group.

The Edumeet 2019 & Education Excellence Awards12th July, 2019 - Kolkata

Annual Education Leaders meet was organized at Kolkata on 12th of July with presence of more than 20 national leaders from various parts of the country. Mr Dinesh Trivedi, Former MP graced the occasion as chief guest of the program, Mr Anil Swarup former Secretary School Education and Ms Solso Shaiza Member National Commission for Women, Government of India joined as guest of honour. On the occasion National council member Mr. Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Chancellor Shobhit University was present along with Chairman Eastern Region, Mr Surojit Samanta, Mr Taranjit Co Chair

Eastern Region welcomed the guest along with Director East and North East Mrs Perminder Jeet Kaur. The day long program had three key discussion sessions and awards were given to the exceptional leaders.

Amongst others who spoke on the occasion included Mr. Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Ms. Soso Shaiza, member National Commission for women, Mr. Anil Swarup former IAS, Prof. Dr Sanjay Gupta, Vice-Chancellor, World University of Design, Haryana, Dr Rakesh Vanzara, Dean & Faculty, Engineering & Technology, Ganpat University, Gujarat, Prof. Dilip Shah, Dean of Student Affairs, The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Dr. Marisha McAuliff, Chief, Academics & Quality Systems – NSHM Knowledge Campus, Ms Alexandra Gnuskina, Educationist from Russia, Ms. Priti N Mathur, Chairperson, Gurukul Group of Pre Schools, Dr. Anuradha Das, Principal, Garden High School, Mr. Sudipta Ghosh, Head - IP Management, Wipro Ltd while talking of technology, Mr. Kalyan Kar, Co-Founder & Director, InQube Innoventures Private Limited: Dr. Anup Kumar Sinha, Director, Heritage Business School, Mr. Surojit Samanta, Chairman, ASSOCHAM East, Mr. Arpit Chddha, Vice Chairman, Institute of Technology & Science, Ghaziabad A knowledge report was released and message of Hon’ble MoS Education Mr. Sanjay Dhotre was read out by Director ASSOCHAM, Mrs Perminder Jeet Kaur.

conference–cum–Awards on Diversity & Inclusion 17th July, 2019 - New Delhi

Mr. Anil Rajput, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM CSR Council and Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, ITC Ltd warmly welcome the gathering and emphatically opined that “Top leaders of the companies should be working to create more diversity within and outside of their organization as, it’s the right thing to do and most importantly, it makes


business sense." He further stated that creating an inclusive culture at workplace fosters a variety of talents that increase productivity and keep companies at the forefront of innovation." Corporate sector has taken numerous significant initiatives to promote gender equality at the workplace, much more needs to be done to promote representation of LGBT community and people with disabilities (PWDs). Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr Rattan Lal Kataria said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi today. While inaugurating ASSOCHAM Conference-cum-Awards on Diversity and Inclusion, Mr. Kataria stated that “I have no hesitation in stating that corporate sector is doing an excellent work on the front of promoting gender equality at the workplace which is giving a boost to women’s participation in the workforce,”. He however added that apart from people with disabilities, the companies also need to promote representation of LGBT community, weaker sections of society and create a conducive work environment. I also urge the corporate sector to strengthen participation of weaker sections of our society, which is also a part of government’s agenda,” stated Mr Kataria.

Mr Sunit Sinha, Managing Director, Accenture Strategy Talent & Organization emphatically stated that “in our organization Inclusive culture is every one’s agenda & shared responsibility which is not solely human resources responsibility”. He further stated that “this is how we do at workplace”.

Ms. Gayathri Ramamurthy, Senior Director, Lead-D&I, Capgemini India, enlightened the learned audience and shared her perception on Diversity and Inclusion. “An inclusive environment requires everyone’s commitment. Capgemini is committed to equality of opportunity and dignity at work for ALL. She further stated that “managing diversity is not an option–it is a business imperative to have sustainable growth in the new socio-economic order. Ms. Rajyasree Sen, Director, Global Communications, Hyatt India Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Nature revels Diversity. Poor representation of persons with disabilities, LGTBs communities’ and above all women, who form half of the population, is the most glaring omission of diversity at the workplace. Progressive organizations today have gender-balance targets. Now-a-days, building an inclusive culture is bigger challenge rather than merely having a diverse workforce. Motto is for safe and positive environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual.

Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar, Co-chair ASSOCHAM CSR Council and Director-External Affairs & Partnerships (AMESA), Reckitt Benckiser, energetically and passionately delivered the vote of thanks and concluding remarks in the Conference. Mr. Bhatnagar applauded best sharing practices of esteemed corporate on this. Amid others who addressed the ASSOCHAM conference included Mr. Arun K. Jain, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM Membership Development Council and Co-Chairperson, ASSOCHAM NBFC, Sustainable Road Transport and E-Mobility Councils, Mr. T. D. Dhariyal, Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Delhi & NCT, Ms. Ritu Bhati, Managing Director, Human Resources, Accenture Operations Delivery India& Sri Lanka, Ms. Simi Choudhury, Head Diversity & Inclusion, Sutherland Global, Mr. Vishal Kedia, Founder & Director, Complykaro Services Pvt Ltd., Ms. Chavi Jafa, Head of Business Solutions – India & South Asia,


Visa, Ms. Satinder Kaur, Senior Manager – HR, Diversity & Inclusion, Capgemini India. Media fraternity from both electronic and print world enthusiastically and widely covered the program. The program earned ample attention in social media platforms also.

30th malaysia International Packaging & Food Processing Exhibition18-21st July, 2019 – malaysia

ASSOCHAM mounted a delegation of 48 Indian Companies for participation in ‘30th Malaysia International Packaging & Food Processing Exhibition’ (M’SIAPack & Foodpro 2019) held at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where Indian Companies showcased their branded products and complete range of Indian Branded Packaging & Labeling, Food Packaging Machineries and Equipment etc.The India Pavilion was inaugurated by H. E. Mr. Mridul Kumar, High Commissioner of India to Malaysia.

12th AssochAm International conference cum Awards civil Aviation & cargo20th July, 2019 - New Delhi

The ASSOCHAM along with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India had organized the 12th International Conference-cum-Awards on Civil Aviation & Cargo on Saturday, 20th July, 2019 in New Delhi. The Annual Conference was addressed by Mr. Hardeep S Puri, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The Hon’ble Minister also gave away the Awards to the outstanding achievers from the Industry.

ASSOCHAM along with Auctus Advisors Private Limited jointly, prepared “A Knowledge Report on Civil Aviation & Cargo” with the theme “Driving Sustainable Growth” which was released on the occasion.

The conference was also addressed by H. E. Dr. Ahmed Albanna, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to India, H. E. Mr. J. Goburdhun, GOSK, Mauritius High Commissioner to India, Mr. Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM, Mr. K. Narayana Rao, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Civil Aviation & Airport Infrastructure, Mr. Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet Limited, Mr. Ankur Bhatia, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Civil Aviation & Airport Infrastructure, Mr. Ashish Saraf, Head-Airbus Helicopters, India & South Asia along with Mr. Manish Chheda, Managing Director, Auctus Advisors amongst others.

The Annual Conference was partnered by the Air India Express, Airbus, Bird Group, Welspun Group, Hiranandani Group, AAICLAS, Frankfinn, GMR (DIAL), SpiceJet, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, Safexpress, Transport Corporation of India and TDI. The ACAAI, ACFI, APAO, BAOA, FFI, TAAI, ADTOI and ACHAI supported the Annual Conference.

Round Table Discussion on GsT Including IT related Issue23rd July, 2019 – New Delhi.

ASSOCHAM organized a meeting between Industry, CBIC & GSTN officials so as to facilitate free interaction between them on23rd July, 2019 in New Delhi.

To take up the GST - IT infrastructure related issues, Mr. Prakash Kumar, CEO, Goods and


Services Tax Network (GSTN) along with Smt. Kajal Singh, EVP (Services), GSTN were present at the discussion and to take up policy related GST issues, Mr. S.K. Rahman, ADG, Directorate General of Goods & Services Tax was present.

To put forward the issues of Industries, besides Mr. Pratik Jain, Chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM & Mr. Paras Jain, Cochairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM, the session saw participation from senior representatives from various sectors of the Industries including Adani Enterprises Ltd, Brookfield India, Dabur India, GMR Group, IBM India Pvt. Ltd, Tata Services Ltd., UFLEX Ltd, Walmart India Private Limited and Discovery Communications India to name a few. The discussion was not only praised by industry participants present at the meeting but was also commended by the officials from GSTN & CBIC.

National mining, metals & metallurgy summit cum Awards 201926th July, 2019, Ranchi, Jharkhand

In the context of metal modification and sustainable exposure, National Summit-Cum-Awards on Mines, Metal &Metallurgy (3M) was organized by ASSOCHAM on 26.7.19 at Hotel BNR Chanakya, Ranchi. The event was started with the welcoming of the guests and enlightenment of the holy lamp by Hon’ble Minister and Chief Guest of the summit Mr. Saryu Rai, Department of Food- Civil supplies and Public Affairs, Govt. of Jharkhand. Mr.. Abubakar Siddique P, IAS, Secretary, Department of Mines & Geology, Govt. of Jharkhand, Mr.. Mukesh Kumar, IAS, Director, Department of Industries, Govt. of Jharkhand also graced the occasion and discussed about the resources that can be reused without wasting the raw materials and how to increase the step towards sustainable development.

Many eminent speakers and guest were present on the eve of this summit, Mr. AK Sarangi, Executive Director, Uranium Corporation of India Ltd, Mr. Pankaj Malhan, Dy. Chief Executive Officer, Electrosteel Steels Ltd, Mr. Arunesh Bharti, Dy. General Manager, Office of Joint MD, JSPL, just to name a few. The event saw the participation of approx. 130-150 delegates from mining and related industry people.

International conference Electric mobility “challenges and opportunities” July 26, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized an International Conference on “Electric Mobility: Challenges and Opportunities” on July 26, 2019 in New Delhi. Mr. Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Hon'ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India, delivered the Inaugural Address at the Conference. Mr. Anil Srivastava, Principal Consultant (Electric Mobility), NITI Aayog gave the Keynote Address. Mr. Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM delivered the Welcome address and highlighted the key issues of the Electric Mobility Sector. Mr. Nishant Arya, Chairman, Sustainable Road Transportation & Electric Mobility Council, ASSOCHAM and Executive Director, JBM Group; Ms. Preeti Malhotra, Co-Chairman, Sustainable Road Transportation & Electric Mobility Council, ASSOCHAM and Partner & ED, Smart Group; Mr. Kavan Mukhtyar, Partner and Leader, Automotive, PwC India; Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Vice Chairperson, Kinetic Engineering Limited also addressed the participants in the Inaugural Session of the Conference. The Concluding Remarks and Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mr. Arun Jain, Co-Chairman, Sustainable Road Transportation & Electric Mobility Council, ASSOCHAM and Managing Director, V.S. Infrastructure Capital Ltd.


National conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy code26th July, 2019 – hyderabad.

ASSOCHAM in collaboration with IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) organized one day National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code at Hyderabad on 26th July 2019. The Program was inaugurated by IBBI CGM Mr. Sreekara Rao, Mr. Anil Goel, Co - Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and Founder Chairman, AAA Insolvency Professionals LLP, Mr. Sarat Chandra Mahanta, AGM Legal, Reserve Bank of India.

The program had two panel discussion with Theme: Impact of Recent Judgments on IBC. The program was moderated by Mr. Anil Goel,Co - Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and Founder Chairman, AAA Insolvency Professionals LLP, Panelist where Mr. Sreekara Rao, CGM, Insolvency and Bankruptcy of India,Mr. Shreyas Reddy, Manager, Tatva Legal Mr. NitinSatija, Assistant Director (Education & Training), ICSI IIP, Mr. Gonugunta Madhusudhan Rao, Indian Institute of Insolvency Professional of ICAI, Mr. Vardaan Ahluwalia, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Theme2 was on Takeaways from RBI’s New framework for Stressed Assets? Moderated by Mr. Sarat Chandra Mahanta, AGM Legal, RBI with panelist from Dr S. K. Gupta, MD & CEO, Insolvency Professional Agency of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Mr. Lakshmi Prakash, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, IBBI CGM Mr. Sreekara Rao Mr. Vardaan Ahluwalia, Partner, Cyril AmarchandMangaldas

Roundtable with Urban heritage speaker partnership with Us consulate 1st August, 2019 – Kolkata

A round table at American Centre Kolkata discussed Urban Heritage Preservation engagement of Industry with Mr. Tom Meyes,

Vice President and Senior Counsel at National Trust for Historic Preservation, USA in the presence of senior members of ASSOCHAM and concerned citizen of the city. The chief guest of the program shared his experience on engaging industry for preservation in US and lend a keen interest in learning Indian Success stories. The session was moderated by Mrs Perminder Jeet Kaur Regional Director.

India Pavilion at PRoFooD & PRoPAcK AND AGBIZ sRILANKA Expo colombo, sri LankaAugust 02-04, 2019

ASSOCHAM with support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India organized India Pavilion at PROFOOD & PROPACK AND AGBIZ SRILANKA Expo – a specialised exhibition for Food Processing, Engineering & Packaging services from August 02-04, 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka taking. Dr Sushil Kumar, First Secretary (Economic and Commercial), High Commission of India in Sri Lanka visited the Fair and interacted with Indian exhibitors on their business prospects in Sri Lanka. He also gave them valuable guidance on doing business with Sri Lanka.

The objective of the exhibition was to strengthen the trade and investment opportunities in the international market for the Food Processing, Engineering & Packaging services. 48 Indian exhibitors participated in the Expo which was visited by more than 30000 experts, interested participants and business representatives and over 250 exhibiting companies from 20 countries showcasing more than 1000 new products & services.

conference on “sustainable Development of persons with Disabilities” organized by ASSOCHAM, Regional Office, ChandigarhAugust 05, 2019

Dr VJS Vohra, Senior Consultant Navadac Prosthetic Clinic,Dr Karanbir Singh, Deep


Artificial Limp Center presented the challenges and solutions faced by physically challenged persons. Dr Neelesh Kumar Senior Scientist from CSIO presented the papers on advance research done in the field of disabilities. Dr Chitra Kataria, Principal, ISIC Institute, heighted the role of physiotherapy in curing the disabilities by stroke and injury. Mr JS Jayara, Principal, Blind Institute stressed the need to have equal and inclusive opportunities to people with disabilities. Mr Sawaranjeet Singh President, SERVE HUMANITY SERVE GOD brought to the notice the plight of poor’s suffering in lack of knowledge and money, and govt schemes benefits not reaching to the beneficiaries. Mr. Prabodh Seth also addressed to some queries of the delegates with great enthusiasm and advised the industry members and professional to make a representation to the concerned authorities to the industry chamber.

India Pavilion at VIETFooD & BEVERAGE and PRo-PAcK VIETNAm ho chi minh city, VietnamAugust 07-10, 2019

ASSOCHAM with support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India organized India Pavilion at VIETFOOD & BEVERAGE and PRO-PACK VIETNAM – a specialised exhibition for food & beverages from August 07-10, 2019 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. This is one of the primary exhibitions in Vietnam taking place once a year.

H.E. Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, Consul General at Consulate General of India at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam visited the Fair and interacted with Indian exhibitors on their business prospects in Vietnam. He also gave them valuable guidance on doing business with Vietnam. The Consulate General of India in coordination with the Agency for Southern Affairs of Ministry of Industry and Trade (ASA), Vietnam organized B2B meetings on 08 August 2019 at ASA premises in HCM City. Over 100 people participated in these meetings.

The objective of the exhibition was to enhance India’s exports to Vietnam in food and Packaging sector. 48 Indian exhibitors participated in the trade fair which was visited by more than 30 000 experts, interested participants and business representatives from different countries.

“holistic Approach in constructing sustainable Buildings" andInstallation of GEm Gujarat chapter8th August, 2019 – Ahmedabad

ASSOCHAM has launched GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program to complement in India’s Sustainability Movement and take it to the next level. GEM program has been designed for SEZ, Large Campus Developments, Housing, Commercial Offices, Hotels, Colleges, Universities, Schools and Factory buildings and related developments. The program is based upon the latest version of BEE ECBC 2017 and NBC 2016 and includes all aspects of Sustainability, Energy and Water Efficiency, Fire safety, Indoor Air Quality, Daylight, Fresh Air and Human Comfort.

ASSOCHAM has formed a National Council for Green and Eco-friendly Movement (CGEM) which coordinates the GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program.

In this reference, ASSOCHAM has organized a conference on “Holistic Approach in Constructing Sustainable Buildings" and Installed GEM Gujarat Chapter in Ahmedabad on 8th August 2019.Mr. Saurabh Patel, Hon’ble Minister, Energy and Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat was the Chief Guest of the Event. Smt. Bijalben Patel, Hon’ble Mayor, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation & Mr. Rakeshbhai Shah, MLA, Ahmedabad were the Guest of Honor.


Japan Invest – North East India8th August, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM’s India-Japan Business Promotion Council in association with Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India (JCCII) has organized “Conference on Japanese Investment in North East Region of India” on 8th August 2019 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Man Singh Road, New Delhi.

NEC Technologies India a wholly own subsidiary of NEC Corp (Japan) was the Knowledge Partner for the conference. Govt. of Nagaland has participated as the State Partner at the conference. The conference was jointly inaugurated by Chief Guest H. E. Mr. Kenko SONE, Minister of Economics, Embassy of Japan in India and Guest of Honour Shri Vincent H Pala, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Shillong), Meghalaya. Mr. Rahul Sharma, Chairman, India- Japan Business Promotion Council and Member Managing Committee ASSOCHAM, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM, Mr. Piyush Sinha, Deputy Managing Director, NEC Technologies India, Mr. Alemtemshi Jamir, CEO, Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Govt. of Nagaland and Mr. Santosh Mathew, Senior Director & Head – International Affairs, ASSOCHAM also addressed the audience in the inaugural session of the conference.

The dignitaries also released an ASSOCHAM – NEC Technologies India knowledge report released titled “Shaping the Emerging North

East Region with Japan and India” on this occasion.

Workshop on “Niryat Bandhu” Export Promotion schemes & EXIm Policy, 2019 9th August, 2019 – Ahmedabad

ASSOCHAM, Gujarat Council in association with DGFT, Ahmedabad has organized Workshop on “Niryat Bandhu” Export Promotion Schemes & EXIM Policy on 9th August 2019 at Ahmedabad in order to bring greater awareness about better understand regional and global market requirements, opportunities and challenges among stakeholders, improve capacities of enterprises, increase the international competitiveness of local enterprises in selected sectors and the diversification of exports, amongst many others.

The Speakers of the workshop were Shri. Gyanchand Jain,Assistant DGFT, DGFT-Ahmedabad; Shri. R R Patel, Director-Export, Rankers International Pvt Ltd; CA. Amish Khandhar, Partner, KMS India & Chairman ASSOCHAM Taxation Committee, Gujarat Council; Shri. Ashish Shah, Faculty, iiiEM, Ahmedabad

Business Delegation to Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia accompanying h.E. shri m. Venkaiah Naidu, hon’ble Vice President of India19-21 August, 2019


ASSOCHAM organised a business delegation to Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia (Baltic countries), accompanying Shri. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India jointly with CII and IMC. The delegation was led by Mr. Ashish Saraf, Chairman, Facor Group. The delegation participated in Lithuania-India Business Forum and B2B meetings organised from 18-19 August, 2019. More than 70 Lithuanian companies participated in these events.

The program in Latvia started in the evening of 19th August, with the Indian Community Reception. Vice President of India, Shri. Venkaiah Naidu interacted with the delegates and the Indian community where delegates got the photo opportunity with the Hon’ble Vice President of India. On 20th August, ASSOCHAM representatives led by Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General held a meeting with Mr. Andris Ozols, Director, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) jointly with H.E. Mr. Artis BERTULIS, Ambassador of Latvia to India to strengthen the relationship between LIAA and ASSOCHAM. The delegation also met Mr. Aigars Rostovskis, President, Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and made an industry visit to Startup Wise Guys and Build IT where Latvian startups interacted with Indian delegates. Later that day, Latvia-India Business Forum was organized which was addressed by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India and H.E. Mr. Egils Levtis, President of Latvia. ASSOCHAM signed an MoU with LCCI in the presence of VVIPs to work closely to stimulate the business relations of India and Latvia.

On 21st August, 2019, the Estonia-India Business Forum was addressed by Shri. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India and H.E. Mr Jüri Ratas, Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia. The three nation Indian business delegation program concluded in Estonia.

Business meeting in honour of h.E. mr. Edgar Lungu, President of Zambia and the Accompanying Delegation21st August, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM co-organized a Business Session in honour of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Hon’ble President of Zambia, on 21st August at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry and Mr. V. Muraleedharan, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs graced the occasion on behalf of the Government of India. ASSOCHAM was represented by Mr. Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Chancellor, Shobhit University.

H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President, Republic of Zambia, talked about the investments that can be made from India in various sectors. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu invited Indian businesses, saying huge trade and investment opportunities exist in his country for them and there is huge potential in areas such as agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, construction, and manufacturing. The President also stated that Indian investments in his country have led to creation of skills and jobs for the workforce in Zambia.


conference on Renewable Energy : scheduling, Forecasting & Grid Integration conference on August 21, 2019hotel Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi.

ASSOCHAM India conducted a conference on Renewable Energy: Scheduling, Forecasting, Grid Integration and Energy Storage, which focused on weather related issues in Power forecasting, current state of regulations by CERC/SERCs, its implementation challenges and way forward approach for smooth integration of RE power into the grid, by keeping in view the concerns of each one of the stakeholders.

Key Takeways of the Conference were as follows: • Aggregation in space and time allows better

accuracies with availability of real time data. This will helps grid operator to accurately forecast the RE generation in line with load forecast, which still remains a challenge.

• New projects are specially difficult to forecast due to lack of local plant level historical data for modelling. 1- 3 years of historical data is typically required for forecasting.

• Reduction of Schedule implementation time cycle through technological upgradation, & digitalization will ensures accurate forecast and immediate effectiveness of forecasts by SLDC/RLDC.

• Sensor technologies should be upgraded with cloud vector motion sensors, which will help in predicting the movement of clouds correctly.

• Regulations should be aligned with weather forecasting accuracies.

• Considering renewables as must run, curtailments shouldn’t be done. Forecasting are done through Artificial Intelligence technologies and rampant curtailment makes Forecast even more unpredictable within expected accuracy band.

• DSM Penalties shall be linked to tariff.

• Load forecasting is even more challenging and there is a need for better load forecasting tools and technologies, increasing reserve capacity and digital transformation of the grid including load dispatch centers.

• Incentivizing RE generators for supporting grid.

• Only the net impact at the state/regional level should be passed on amongst RE generators.

National summit on Asset Reconstruction 2019 “Way to $ 5 Trillion Economy-Asset Reconstruction is the Key”23rd August 2019 - mumbai

ASSOCHAM successfully held its National Summit on Asset Reconstruction Market “Way to $ 5 Trillion Economy-Asset Reconstruction is the Key” on 23rd August 2019 at Hotel Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai.


Mr. Subhash Chandra Garg, Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India inaugurated the National Summit along with Mr. Siby Antony, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) & Chairman Association of ARCs in India; Mr. Gurpreet Chhatwal, President, CRISIL Ratings; Mr. Krishnava Dutt, Managing Partner, Argus Partners; Mr. Hari Hara Mishra, Joint Secretary, Association of ARCs in India and Mr. M. Narendra, Former CMD, Indian Overseas Bank

National summit- cum- Awards on Food, Agriculture & Dairy- 201923rd August, 2019 – Ranchi

The Chief Guest of the Summit Mr. CP Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development & Transportation, GOJ, Mr. Navin Jaiswal, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Govt. of Jharkhand was the Guest of Honor and Mr. Jitu Ram, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, GOJ was the Special Guest of the Summit, Mr. Pradeep Kr. Hazare, Special Secretary, Dept. of Agriculture, GOJ was also present as the Special Guest and delivered the Theme Address.

AssochAm National conference on Promoting Exports in msmE27th August 2019, Bengaluru

ASSOCHAM in collaboration with Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Government of Karnataka, APEDA, State Bank of India, NSIC, KSSIDC organized One day National Conference on Promoting Exports in MSMEs” on 27th August 2019, Bengaluru.

The Program was inaugurated by Mr. T. M. Vijay Bhaskar, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka. Mr. P. Ravikumar, Chief/Zonal General Manager, South – I, NSIC, Mr. C. R. Janardhana, President, FKCCI, Mr. Kiran Kumar, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM Investment Karnataka Forum,

Mr. Sampatharaman, Chairman, ASSOCHAM Karnataka Council, Mr. Ramkumarr Seshu, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM.

12th India security summit – Towards New National cyber security strategyWednesday, 28th August, 2019 – hotel Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM with Official Support of “Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India” and “CERT-IN” had organised 12th India Security Summit in August, 2019 in New Delhi.

The Valedictory Session of the Summit was graced by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon, ble Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region; Prime Minister`s Office; Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Dept. of Atomic Energy; Department of Space, Government of India and Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon, ble Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.


Lt. Gen Shri Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Government of India and H.E. Dr. Ron Malka, Ambassador, Embassy of Israel in India graced the Inaugural Session of the Summit.

The Summit was a huge success with active participation of Senior Officers including from BSF, Cabinet Secretariat, CBI, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Army IDSA, ITBP, Maharashtra Police, Natgrid, NIC, NSG, Puducherry Police, SPG, Assam Police, CISF, Delhi Police, NTRO, SSB, Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation, Electronics and IT, Government of India, Embassy of Australia, Israel, Myanmar, Malaysia, Bhutan, Czech Republic, Power, Georgia, apart from Industry representatives; academicians; journalists and other stakeholders in large number.

AssochAm & GsTN Workshop on New GsT Return Offline Tool Recent Updates in GST29th August 2019 hyderabad

GSTN has recently released trial version of the New Returns offline tool of Form GST ANX-1, Form GST ANX-2, Matching Tool and a template for maintaining the Purchase Register, on GST Portal. The same offline tool can be used for preparing Form GST ANX-1 and taking actions in Form GST ANX-2, as well as for Matching of data downloaded from GST Portal with Purchase register.

In this context ASSOCHAM in association with GSTN organized a Workshop on New GST Return Offline Tool && Recent Updates in GST in Hyderabad.

Mr. Ravi Kiran, Vice President (Services), GSTN & Mr. Pankaj Arora, GSTN were there to familiarize the taxpayers with the working of New Return Offline Tool.

Besides them, the workshop was also addressed by Mr. Bipin Verma, Executive Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Ms. Rajitha Boorugu, Director – Indirect Tax, PwC &

Ms. Khushboo Thirani, Senior Tax Consultant, Clear Tax to update the participants on recent changes in GST & its implications on business and on the usage of technology in tax efficiency.

conference on mining in Karnataka – Raw material security for sustainable operations29th August, 2019 - Bengaluru

ASSOCHAM had organized Conference “Mining in Karnataka” on 29th August 2019 at Bangalore, Karnataka. Mr. C C Patil, Hon’ble Minister of Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka was the Chief Guest for the Occasion.

The Inaugural Session was also addressed by Mr. N. S. Prasanna Kumar, IAS, Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka, Dr. Vinod Nowal, Chairman ASSOCHAM National Council on Iron & Steel & Deputy Managing Director, JSW Steel Ltd, Mr. Ram Kumar Seshu, Co-chairman, Karnataka State Development Council, ASSOCHAM.

The Business Session I: Policy, Regulatory & Environmental concerns was moderated by Mr. D.V. Pichamuthu, Former Chairman, Mining Engineers Association of India and the other speaker were Mr. N.S. Prasanna Kumar, Director, Department of Mines & Geology, Govt. of Karnataka and Mr. G. Vijaya Kumar, Director of Mines Safety, Directorate General of Mines Safety. Mr. Abhay Agarwal, Regional Controller Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines and Mr. Prabhat Gohrain, Sr.V P, JSW Steel Ltd.

The Business Discussion II on Investment & Technology Infusion was moderated by Mr. D.V. Pichamuthu, Former Chairman, Mining Engineers Association Of India and other speakers were Dr. Manas K. Mukhopadhyay, General Manager (Mining), MECON. Dr Pravin G Bhukte, Principal Scientist, JNARDDC. Mr. Karthik Raj K, Associate Director, Care Ratings.


msmE sAmmELAN “msmEs- Growth Engine of UP’s Economy”Thursday, 29th August 2019, - Lucknow

The MSME SAMMELAN was inaugurated and addressed by Chief Guest Mr. Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Other dignitaries present in the Inaugural Session were Mr. Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of MSME, Government of India; Mr. SidharthNath Singh, Hon'ble Minister, Department of MSME & Export Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Mr. Janak Bhatia, President, Laghu Udyog Bharati, Uttar Pradesh; Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia, Managing Director, Resurgent India Limited; Mr. Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM; Dr. Lalit Khaitan, Chairman, Northern Region Development Council, ASSOCHAM; and Mr. SaurabhSanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

The Knowledge Report was released by the Chief Guest Mr. Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh along with other dignitaries present in the Inaugural Session.

state Rooftop solar Attractiveness Index – sARAL

Official launch by Shri R.K. Singh Hon’ble minister of state (I/c/) for Power, New & Renewable Energy on August 21, 2019 & Released at Industry platform by shri Anand Kumar IAs secretary mNRE on August 30, 2019

Officials of the Ministry of Power, Government of India - RPM Meeting with States and State Power Utilities on August 21, 2019

SARAL Index was officially launched by Shri R.K. Singh Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C/) for Power, New & Renewable Energy at the Review, Planning and Monitoring (RPM) meeting held on August 21, 2019, in presence of the State Government officials and State Utilities. Shri Vineet Agarwal Vice President represented ASSOCHAM at the meeting. Subsequently, It was released by ShriAnand Kumar IAS Secretary MNRE at the Industry Platform on August 30, 2019.

The State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index has been developed in consultation with MNRE, by ASSOCHAM and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. EY was appointed as Consulting Partner for various stake holder consultation through the Country.

The State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index incentivize rooftop solar and create healthy competition among States through robust Policy framework, creating business ecosystem and enabling environment to attract investments.

It is an index to assess and evaluate various states for their preparedness to support rooftop solar deployment. SARAL ranks the Indian States based on parameters that are critical for establishing strong solar rooftop markets. SARAL will instill competiveness among States to make them more attractive in Rooftop Solar Sector and also help the States in identifying their strengths and areas of improvement.

States at lower ranks can look at top states under each parameter, to adopt positive attributes that can help them achieve higher rooftop capacities. The SARAL TOOL can be leveraged by policy makers and industry players to identify gaps in achieving the solar rooftop targets in respective States.

Study is based on parameters classified under five major buckets, each divided into sub parameters.

SARAL Index has been drafted in extensive consultation with stakeholders from across


28 states in India. This is envisaged to be an ongoing exercise in India to update index and publish rankings every year, most likely in July.

SARAL launch on August 30, 2019

Government Officials at the event included:

At Official Launch at RPM on August 21, 2019

Shri R.K. Singh Hon’ble Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy

Shri Shri Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Special Secretary

Shri. Anand Kumar, IAS, Secretary, MNRE, Govt. of India

State Government Officials State Utilities

At the Industry Launch on August 30, 2019

Shri Praveen Kumar, IAS, Addl Secy, MNRE

Shri Hiren Borah, Director, MNRE

Shri Aujecder Singh, Director, MNRE

Workshop on GST New Return Offline Tool 30th August 2019 – Ranchi

GSTN organized a workshop along with ASSOCHAM with members of trade and taxpayers. The workshop was conducted by representative of GSTN, who showed the working of New Return Offline Tool to the taxpayers, to familiarise them with the New GST Return Offline Tool and take their feedback

The GSTN representatives were present to conduct this workshop namely: Mr. Pravin

Kumar, AV President (Services) – GSTN, Mr. Gyanendra Prakash Dwivedi, SM (APP Support& QA, Mr. Vikash Kumar, Dy. Commissioner, Mr. Tariq Nadeem, AVP (Core Application Development)-GSTN.

Workshop on New GST Offline Return Tool and Recent Updates in GsT and its Implications30th August 2019, FKccI, Bengaluru

ASSOCHAM in collaboration with GSTN conducted a Half a Day Workshop on New GST Offline Tool and Recent Updates in GST and its Implications at Bengaluru on 30th August 2019 in FKCCI. The program inaugurated by Mr. S Sampathraman, Chairman, ASSOCHAM Karnataka Council, Mr. Ravi Kiran Vice President Services, GSTN and Mr. Pankaj Arora, Senior Manager, Services, GSTN.

The topic discussed on GST ANX- 1 and ANX-2 Offline Tool of New Return ( Trial ) giving brief on the subject by Mr. Ravi Kiran Vice President Services GSTN.

The topic discussed on GST ANX – 1 and ANX-2 Offline Tool of New Return ( Trial ) brief on the subject by Mr. Pankaj Aroara, Senior Manager, Services, GSTN.

Mr. Dhirendra Kumar, Senior Tax consultant, Clear Tax, did the session based on the topic “Get set for the new GST with clear Tax.”

Mr. Feneel Shah, PwC, did the session based on the topic “Usage of technology in Tax efficiency.” And the third topic discussed on “Recent Updates in GST and its implications” by Lakshmi Kumaran and Sridharan.

National conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy code” 31st August 2019, FKccI Auditorium, Bengaluru

ASSOCHAM in support with The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and with support of Industry leaders and professional


firms like ICSI, ICAI, ICMAI, AAA Insolvency, Tatva Legal, State Bank of India organized the One Day National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code at Bengaluru on 31st August 2019. The Program was inaugurated by Mr. Rajeswara Rao Vittanala, Judicial Member of NCLT Bengaluru Bench. Dr. K. S. Ravichandran, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM Karnataka Council delivered the brief note on the objective of conducting the program, Mr. Methil Unnikrishnan, CGM, IBBI delivered special address on behalf of IBBI.

The New Indian Express - Devi Awards31st August, 2019 - Kolkata

The 17th edition of the Devi Awards was held in the City of Joy on the night of August 31.Union Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani was the Chief Guest and awarded the winners of the Devi Awards. The award recognises and honours the accomplishments of women who have, against the odds, made a distinct mark in their respective fields and contributed to the vision of a thriving and globally competent nation.

National conference on corporate market 04th september 2019 mumbai

ASSOCHAM successfully held its National Conference on Corporate Market held on 04thSeptember 2019 at Hotel Four Seasons Worli, Mumbai. Mr. Ajay Tyagi, Hon’ble Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) inaugurated the conference along with Mr. M. Rajeshwar Rao, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India; Mr. Dinesh Pant, Appointed Actuary, LIC of India; Mr. Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM; Ms. Navita Yadav, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council for Market and Country Managing Director, Vistra India and Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

ASSOCHAM - CRISIL Jointly Released the Knowledge Report.

opportunities for msmEs and Financial session -An Introduction on Future and options5th september, 2019 - siliguri

A MSME meet focused on North Bengal region was organised on 5th of September at Siliguri. The program highlighted global opportunities and the significance of being part of global value chain, Opportunities of Cross Border Trade, MSME Growth Potential and a session on Financial Awareness followed it.

Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mr Toufique Hasan spoke on the opportunities of connect between SMEs of the two nations and invited industry members to share thoughts by connecting with office and invited industry to visit Bangladesh for trade and investment. He also stated that Bangladesh has planned 3 SEZs exclusively for India. Mr Tenzin, Trade Counsel, Consulate General of Bhutan presented the opportunity of trade across the border. Mr Sandip Chaudhuri, Trade Investment Adviser of British Deputy High Commission of UK presented opportunities of engaging with British Business via exports.

AssochAm startup Launchpad- An Elevator Pitch series helping Entrepreneurs’ Grow

7th september 2019, JEcRc University, Jaipur

ASSOCHAM has organized the first event of the “ASSOCHAM STARTUPS LAUNCHPAD – An Elevator Pitch Series” to support the Startups and Entrepreneurs on 7th September, 2019 at JECRC University, Jaipur under the leadership of Mr. Anil Khaitan, Chairman, ASOSCHAM National Council on Startup.

The program has been officially supported by The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.


Doordarshan, Indias’ leading broadcaster is the “Official Electronic Media Partner” of the ASSOCHAM START-UP LAUNCHPAD series.

Mr. Anil Khaitan, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Start-ups, welcome all the Dignitaries, Invited Guests and Startups who were present during the event.

Ms. Tripti Somani, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Start-ups, explained the participants about the initiatives of ASSOCHAM START-UP LAUNCHPAD series.

Business Delegation Accompanying hon’ble President of India to Iceland, switzerland and slovenia9-17 september, 2019

ASSOCHAM along with CII & IMC co-organized business delegation accompanying Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India to three countries namely, Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia from 09th - 17th September, 2019. In the first leg of the delegation managed by ASSOCHAM as the lead Chamber, ASSOCHAM President Mr. B.K. Goenka led a strong 36 member delegation to Iceland which was scheduled from 09th-11th September, 2019. The business engagements in Iceland included visit to The Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant, Courtesy call on meetings with Ms. Pordis Kolbrun Gylfadottir, Minister for Tourism, Industry & Innovation and Mr. Gudlaugur

Thor Thordarson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Govt. of Iceland.

The delegation also visited the Iceland Ocean Cluster House a hub of innovative start up companies. At the Iceland- India business forum, Mr. B.K. Goenka addressed the Icelandic and Indian companies in august presence of the two Presidents. As the leader of the Delegation, Mr. B.K. Goenka also introduced the members of the delegation to the Hon’ble President of India. While strengthening the ties further, ASSOCHAM exchanged MOUs with The Icelandic Federation of Trade and The Federation of Icelandic Industries respectively.

The second leg of the delegation was scheduled from 12th-13th September in 2019 in Switzerland where Mr. Shivraj Gupta, Senior Managing Committee member, ASSOCHAM co-led the delegation to Switzerland- India business roundtable and various other business engagements. Mr. Shivraj Gupta also gave a comprehensive presentation on India- Switzerland Business Relations to the Swiss Companies and Indian business delegation present at the business roundtable. The delegation also engaged in a brief interaction with the President of India in Switzerland.

The last leg of the delegation was scheduled in Slovenia from 16th-17th September, 2019. Mr Kishor Kumar Sharma, Chairman, National Council of Arbitration, ASSOCHAM led the delegation in Slovenia and addressed the gathering at Slovenia- India Business Forum in the presence of the two presidents. Mr. Sharma as the leader of the business delegation from ASSOCHAM exchanged MOU with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. In a separate meeting with Ms. Sonja Smuc, Director General, The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (CCIS), Mr. Sharma expressed confidence that ASSOCHAM and CCIS will collaborate in strengthening bilateral relations between the business communities


and invited CCIS to bring a delegation to India. The business engagements concluded with a site visit to Port of Koper in Slovenia on the last day.

DsEI 2019 INDIA NATIoNAL PAVILIoN Defence & security Equipment International10th - 13th september, 2019 London, United Kingdom

ASSOCHAM organized the India National Pavilion at DSEI 2019, for the Indian Defence Companies for the four days Exhibition & Conference with the “Official Support” from Ministry of Commerce, Government of India from 10th - 13th September, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

The Indian Ambassador H. E. Mrs. Ruchi Ghanashyam along with her Defence & Military Adviser, Brigadier VMB Krishnan from the Indian Embassy in London, United Kingdom and Shri Subhash Chandra, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, Government of India visited the ASSOCHAM INDIA NATIONAL PAVILION and interacted with the Indian Exhibitors and Delegations present at DSEI 2019.

ASSOCHAM also presented the memento to the Indian High Commissioner, London, United Kingdom and to the Secretary (Defence Production) on the occasion.

conference cum Awards on menstrual hygiene management (mhm) and Gender Equality12th september, 2019, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM, India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the Conference cum Awards on Menstrual Hygiene Management and Gender Equality on Thursday, 12th September 2019 in New Delhi.

The Conference cum Awards on Menstrual Hygiene Management and Gender Equality

was inaugurated and addressed by Mr. Rattan Lal Kataria, Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. Other dignities present in the Inaugural Session were Smt. Rashmi Singh, IAS, Secretary, New Delhi Municipal Council; Ms. Nighat Abbas, Spokesperson, Delhi, BJP, Ms. Suroor Sethi, Managing Director, Priyanka India, Mr. Maninder Singh, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Skill Development and Entrepreunership and Mr. Ajay Sharma, Assistant Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

Interactive session on swachchta in Food Processing sectorseptember 13, 2019, AssochAm house, New Delhi

It was inaugurated by Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Singh, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and Government of India. Other dignitaries present in the Inaugural Session were Ms. Ilse Van Dijl, Attaché for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Vani Bhambri Arora, Deputy Director, QCI, Mr. Irfan Khan, Program Coordinator - Street Food Program, National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) and Mr. D. S. Rajora, Assistant Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

There was participation of about 70 various stakeholders from food processing units, IARI, ICAR, public and private players, technology providers, entrepreneurs, retails companies, students etc. This event was supported by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GoI, Haldirams Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

16th International Tax conference19th september, 2019 New Delhi

The conference was inaugurated by Shri Akhilesh Ranjan, Convener, Task force on New Direct Tax Law & Member (Legislation), CBDT, Ministry of Finance. Shri Ranjan shared in


details the thought process in drafting the New Direct tax law.

(International Tax), Delhi.

The conference was also graced by the presence of Shri Rasmi Ranjan Das, Joint Secretary (FT&TR)-I, CBDT and Shri G K Dhall, Commissioner of Income Tax (DR) (ITAT)

Apart from the government officials, the best minds to evaluate contemporary matters within finance and taxation were also there including Shri Milind Kothari, Chairman, National Council on International Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Rahul Garg, Chairman, National Council on Direct Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Rakesh Nangia, Co-Chairman, National Council on International Taxes, ASSOCHAM, Shri Rupak Saha, Partner, PwC, Shri Binod Jain, India Tax Head , British Petroleum India, Shri Partho Dasgupta, Partner - Tax & Regulatory, BDO India LLP, Shri Nilesh Bhagat, Head – Direct Tax, Vedanta Ltd, Shri Vishwas Panjiar, Partner, Nangia Advisors, Shri Kumarmanglam Vijay, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, Ms. Prerna Mehndiratta, Partner, PwC, Shri Pramod Jain, Group Head Taxation, Flipkart, Shri Keshav Loyalka, Head of Tax, L&T Financial Services, Shri Amit Agarwal, Partner, Nangia Advisors, Shri Shailendra Kumar, CEO & Founder Editor, Taxindiaonline (TIOL) Pvt. Ltd., Shri Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Partner, Advaita Legal, Shri Sanjeev Agarwal, Head of Taxation, Customs & Exports control, BMW India, Shri Anupam Dutta, Executive

Director, PwC and Shri Alok B Lall, Director, Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd who shared their vast knowledge and expertise with the participants.

National conference on “Indian Agriculture” Agenda for Inclusive Growthseptember 19, 2019- New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a “National Conference on Indian Agriculture – Agenda for Inclusive Growth” in association with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India and Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India on September 19, 2019 at Hotel The Park, New Delhi.

This Conference was organized to promote investments in agri and allied sectors, enhancing “Make in India” initiative and Exports, boosting Research and Development in agri sector, reducing post harvest losses effectively, opportunities in irrigation and also to promote business potentials in this sector. The highlight of the conference was to brainstorm on various actionable ideas for development of agriculture sector in India.

ASSOCHAM has also released White Paper which was jointly prepared by ASSOCHAM & PwC with the objective of suggesting policy recommendations for the Government specifically for the agriculture sector.

The Conference was inaugurated by Shri Parshottambhai Rupala, Hon’ble Minister of State of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, GoI. Other dignitaries present in the Inaugural Session were Dr. P K Chakrabarty, Member, Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, Shri Ajay Kakra, Leader, Food and Agriculture, PwC India, Shri Joe Phelan, Director, WBCSD India, Shri Jaidev Shroff, Chairman, ASSOCHAM’s Council on Agri Inputs and Farming Practices & CEO, UPL Global, Shri Deepak Sood, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.


AssochAm National conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy code21 september 2019, International Law centre, chennai

ASSOCHAM had organized the National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code on 21st September 2019 at Chennai. The program was supported by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. The program was inaugurated by Shri Balwinder Singh,Technical Member, NCLAT. The program was well received with intellectual audience from the Chennai. The program started with the welcome address from Dr Vinod Surana, Co Chairman, ASSOCHAM Southern Region Council & CEO & Partner, Surana & Surana International Attorneys.

12th International GoLD EcoNomIc FoRUm “Integrating India’s Gold industry towards realising $5 Trillion Economy”september 25, 2019 – New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized 12th International Gold Economic Forum on September 25, 2019 in New Delhi. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Government of India Inaugurated the Forum. Shri B K Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM delivered the Welcome Address and Shri S K Jindal, Chairman, National Council on Commodity Markets, ASSOCHAM delivered the Theme Address at the Forum. Shri Somasundaram P R, Managing Director India, World Gold Council (WGC) also Addressed the participants. Shri Rajesh Khosla, Chairman - Emeritus, MMTC – PAMP India Pvt. Ltd. & National Vice President, IBJA; Shri N. Anantha Padmanaban, Chairman, The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) and Shri K Srinivasan, Panel Member - Gold Jewellery & Other Precious Metal Jewellery, The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) joined the forum with the Hon’ble Minister in the Inaugural Session. The Vote of Thanks proposed by Shri Deepak Sood, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

AssochAm National conference on Recent Developments under GsT Regime26th september, 2019, mumbai

ASSOCHAM organized a Conference on Recent Developments under GST Regime to update industry members about the recent changes and their impact on 26th September, 2019 in Mumbai.

Smt. Sungita Sharma, Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone, Mumbai was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference. Shri Rajendra Adsul, Joint Commissioner of State Tax (GST), Economic Intelligence Unit, Mumbai, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honour at the conference.

Eminent experts from tax professionals including Shri Paras Jain, Co- Chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM Shri Adhitya Srinivasan, Partner, DAA Consulting, Shri Akshay Arvind, Partner, DAA Consulting, Shri Parag Chavan, Director, PwC India, Ms. Poorva Bhat, Associate Director, PwC India, Shri Ritesh Kanodia, Partner, Dhruva Advisors LLP, CA Surbhi Punshi, Cleartax and Shri Sushil Solanki, Advisor, TLC Legal shared their views on the topical issues under GST regime. The conference was highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals.

AssochAm blockchain conference with Tech Giant Infosys, mumbai26th september 2019

Blockchain initiatives across the globe have seen reasonable success in the form of completed proof-of-concepts progressing to pilot network stage. The Future undoubtedly is about expansion of these blockchain-powered networks through wider enterprise adoption across key industries such as Banking, Finance, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing etc.

The early adopters are leading the way to establish and sponsor those business networks.


They are reaping significant advantages in democratizing their value chains to forge deeper partnerships, defining newer standards and adding business value alongside cost benefits.

After the astounding success of Infosys-ASSOCHAM blockchain conference at New Delhi in Feb 2019, ASSOCHAM along with Tech Giant Infosys organized another Workshop in Mumbai on 26th Sep 2019. The event presented a great opportunity to collaborate, network and brainstorm business opportunities to unlock the true potential of blockchain across industries.

conference contracting Trends & Technology Advancements in Underground construction september 27, 2019, at hotel Tajmansingh, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a Conference Contracting Trends & Technology Advancements in Underground Construction with an objective to suggest measures for smooth execution of projects avoiding litigations and project overruns due to construction delays.

Tunneling has been a boon in terms of reducing road distances to 1/4th from the present length. Chennai-Nashri tunnel reduced the road distance from present 42 km to almost 10.5km. Hilly area having longer and treacherous routes, and suffering vagaries of nature in the form of land slides and heavy snow resulted in stoppage of road traffic for

many days and caused numerous causalities per year. However, in spite of availability of the State-of-the-Art Technology and Equipment, the timely delivery of tunneling projects have always been a matter of concern. The underground tunneling is subjected togeological risks even if investigated properly. Risk matrix for every project, needs to address unforeseen circumstances. EPC contractors are hesitant to take up tunneling contacts for lack of reliable and detailed DPR studies/ reports and unspecified risk sharing mechanism. The following were discussed :

• Core issues in High Altitude Himalayan Tunnelling

• Challenges faced by Contractors

• Central repository of Case studies

• Underground utilities location maps in Urban Infra development

• Diversion of traffic by authorities to be defined in early planning phase

• Area Allocation for Ancillary Works & Storage Space

• Tree Planting responsibility shall be taken up by local authority

• Policy for Compensation of Cutting of Trees in Urban areas not well defined

• Water from Bore well/underground is not allowed in Summer months

• Institutional Strengthening and Institutional Capacity Building

• Design Approvals

Industry requested Government’s interven-tion to amend certain clauses which pertain to the following :

1. The Geotechnical Baseline Report And Baseline Schedule

2. Time Adjustment And Related Cost

3. Panel Of Experts


National conference modernization of Railways: Vision 2030september 27, 2019, hotel The Leela Palace, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized a National Conference on “Modernization of Railways: Vision 2030 on September 27, 2019 in New Delhi. Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Member – Rolling Stock, Ministry of Railways delivered the Inaugural Address at the Conference. Other Speakers included Shri S K Lohia, MD & CEO, IRSDCL, Shri Sajal Gupta, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Railways,Mr. Pradeep Shankar, Executive Director, Resurgent India, Mr. Choi, Jong Ho, Minister, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM. Concluding remarks and vote of thanks were proposed by Mr. Shivraj Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Victor Cables Corporation Ltd.

“World Food moscow 2019”24th september – 27th september 2019, moscow, Russia

ASSOCHAM had organized “India Pavilion” in World Food Moscow 2019 from 24th September – 27th September 2019, Moscow, Russia with great success. There was participation of about 46 Indian food and allied services exporting companies, led by ASSOCHAM. All the companies exhibited in the event were dealing in - Food Processing Technology, dehydrated fruits & vegetables, Beverages, Rice, Spices & Condiments, Fish, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, packaging and machinery sector.

“Iraq Agrofood Erbil 2019” Erbil International Fairground, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq30th september – 3rd october, 2019

ASSOCHAM organized “India Pavilion” at “Iraq Agrofood Erbil 2019 held from 30th September to 3rd October, 2019 At Erbil International Fair, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq with great success. The Indian Pavilion

at Iraq Agrofood Erbil was inaugurated by Shri Chandramouli Kern, Hon’ble Consulate General of India at Kurdistan Region, Iraq and also visited by Dr. Dara Jalil Khayat, President, Erbil Chamber of Commerce, Kurdistan Region. There was participation of about 46 Indian food and allied services exporting companies, led by ASSOCHAM. All the companies exhibited in the event were dealing in - Food Processing Technology, dehydrated fruits & vegetables, Beverages, Rice, Spices & Condiments, Fish, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, Packaging and Machinery Equipments.

National conference & Awards on cold chain – Technology, convergence and capacity Building”october 11th, 2019, hotel Taj Lands End mumbai

ASSOCHAM organized “NATIONAL CONFERENCE& AWARDS ON COLD CHAIN – Technology, Convergence and Capacity Building” on October 11th, 2019, Hotel Taj Lands End Mumbai. The conference focused on the areas like latest technology in the sector, creation of the cold chain infrastructure, statutory clearances required from the state government, role of clean energy, and linking all these activities with market.

The program was inaugurated by Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Other dignitaries present on dais were: Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Senior Vice President, ASSOCHAM, Shri Amitabh Mukherjee, Vice President, Transport Corporation of India Cold Chain Solutions, Dr. SK Goel, Former ACS, Agriculture and Marketing, Govt. of Maharashtra and Member, Expert Committee, Agriculture and Food Processing, Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shri Lalit Gandhi, Sr. Vice President, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, Shri Eknath Dawale, IAS, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Deepak Sood, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.


Indian Business Delegation Accompanying shri Ram Nath Kovind, hon’ble President of India to manila, Philippines18th - 19th october, 2019

ASSOCHAM co-organized a Business Delegation with other apex chambers accompanying Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India from 18th to 19th Oct 2019 to Philippines.

Acknowledging that the relations between the two countries have grown from strength to strength, Hon’ble President of India said, “We have strong cooperation in political, defense and security, counter-terrorism, trade and investment as well as in agriculture, science & technology and health fields.”

On 18th Oct 2019, the business engagements of delegates in Philippines included trade consultations with officials from Departments of Information & Communication Technology, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture & Trade, Department of Science & Technology and Department of Industry & Trade, Government of Philippines. An interactive session with Philippines Chamber of Commerce covered opportunities in Innovation and Start-ups, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals in Philippines.

On 19th Oct 2019, Hon’ble President of India along with First Lady of the Philippines Madame Cielito “Honeylet” S. Avancena addressed a session on Philippines – India Pediatrics Liver Transplant Program. Plenary

sessions on Agriculture, Digital Technologies, Innovation & Startups, and Health & Pharma were also held during this event. Ms. Upasna Arora, Co-chair, ASSOCHAM National Council on Healthcare & Director, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals represented ASSOCHAM in the session on Health & Pharma and Mr. Saji Kurungantil Varghese, Founder & CEO, Blessings Palm Pvt. Ltd represented ASSOCHAM in the session on Digital Technologies, Innovation & Startups.

Later, during the day, The Philippines - India Business Conclave and ASEAN Excellence and Achievement Awards were addressed by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India along with Hon. Ramon M. Lopez , Secretary, Department of Trade & Industry, Philippines, Hon. Jose Ma. “Joey” A. Concepcion, Presidential Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Padma Shri Awardee and other industry representative from India & Philippines. Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India emphasized on strengthening people to people connect amongst both the nation, he said although cooperation between governments is important, it is the people-to-people relations that form the bedrock of sound bilateral relations. India is one of the fastest growing source countries for tourists to the Philippines. Both sides are exploring to start direct flights, which will give boost to connectivity. With India’s highly liberal visa regime, India looks forward to more Filipino tourists visiting India.

AssochAm Gujarat Business Delegation to Uzbekistan, led by shri. Vijay Rupani, hon’ble chief minister of Gujarat 19-23 october, 2019

ASSOCHAM mounted a high-level delegation to Uzbekistan, led by Shri Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat from 19-23 October, 2019. More than 50 business delegates and government officials participated in this delegation.


The leader of Indian Business Delegation was Mr. B.K. Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM and Chairman, Welspun. The primary objective of this delegation was to promote Gujarat as a preferred investment destination by showcasing its supremacy in various economic sectors of India and attract the interested investors from Uzbekistan towards the lucrative investment opportunities offered by the State of Gujarat.

The 5-day delegation schedule covered four cities Andijan, Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent. During the delegation, Indian delegates got the opportunity to explore various economic sectors of Uzbekistan. Schedule started on 19th October, 2019 in Andijan where Indian delegates participated in International Investment Summit - ‘Open Andijan’ which was held for the first time in Uzbekistan. Mr. Elyor Ganiyev, Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Shri Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Shukhart Abdurahmonov, Hon’ble Governor of Andijan, Mr. Adkham Ikramov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Uzbekistan (CCI), Mr. B.K. Goenka, President, Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) addressed the gathering with their respective addresses.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed and exchanged between Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan (CCI) and Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) to work closely

to stimulate the development of business relations between India and Uzbekistan.

On day-2, the engagements in Samarkand were planned and a round table discussion with the Indian Business delegates was organized by ASSOCHAM where each Indian business delegate was introduced to Mr. Erkinjon Turdimov, Governor of Samarkand. B2B meetings were followed by the round table discussion and over 120 Uzbek companies attended the B2B meetings.

Day-3 in Bukhara began with Indian delegates meeting H.E. Mr. O’ktam Barnoyev, Governor of Bukhara. Discussion pertaining to possibilities of collaboration between Gujarat and Uzbekistan in the sectors such as Information Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Smart Cities, and Agro & Food Processing were done.

On day-4, in Tashkent, Shri. Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat paid floral tribute to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri at Shastri Memorial in Tashkent. Later that day Uzbekistan-India Business Forum was organized. Indian business community embraced the business opportunities prevailing in Tashkent. Followed by the forum were B2B meeting where a large number of Uzbek companies met their Indian counterparts.

On the last day of delegation visit, Shri Vijay Rupani met H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During their interaction, discussions pertaining to furthering strengthening the identified areas of cooperation between both the countries was held.

India steel summit 2019 - Role of steel in achieving $5 Trillion Economy -25th october 2019 –New Delhi

ASSOCHAM had organized its annual “India Steel Summit 2019” on 25th October 2019 at New Delhi. Shri Rohit Yadav, IAS, Director, Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India was the Guest of Honor for the Occasion.


The Inaugural Session was also addressed by Shri Dilip Kumar Gupta, Managing Director & Director (Projects), Sagarmala Development Company Ltd,Shri V R Sharma, Managing Director, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd,Shri H.S Chattwal, Senior Managing Committee Member, ASSOCHAM & Former Director (Commercial), RINL and Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Deputy Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.

5th International conference RoADTEch sustainable Roads and highways – smart Use of Available Resources for Green and sustainable Roads october 30, 2019 - hotel shangri La, New Delhi

ASSOCHAM organized 5th edition of International Conference - ROADTECH 2019 on October 30, 2019 in New Delhi. General (Retd) V.K. Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, delivered the Inaugural Address at the Conference. Shri Balkrishan Goenka, President, ASSOCHAM delivered the Welcome address and highlighted the key issues of the Road and

Highways Sector. Vote of Thanks was proposed by Shri Vineet Agarwal.

Panel Discussion on Advancement in Mix Design Methods & Upgradation of Design Code was chaired by Shri S K Nirmal, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress, Dr. I.K. Pateriya, Director (Technical), NRRDA, Dr. Sudam Khade, Additional Managing Director, M.P. Road Development Corporation Ltd., Mr. Filippo Montanelli, Iterchimica, Italy, Shri Nipun Jain, Senior Manager, Infrastructure Consulting Group, Nomura (NRI) Consulting & Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Ambika Behl, Senior Scientist, Central Road Research Institute, Dr. Kranthi K Kuna, IIT Kharagpur and Dr. Sunil Bose, Former HOD, Flexible Pavements, CRRI were the panelists.

Panel Discussion on Performance Grade Binders – Concept to Adoption was chaired Shri R. K. Pandey, Member – Projects, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the panelists were Prof. Satish Chandra, Director, Central Road Research Institute, Dr. Sunil Bose, Former HOD, Flexible Pavements, CRRI, Mr. Manpreet Sethi, Development Manager-Paving : S Asia & Mid East, Kraton Corporation and Mr. Dokku Bhanoj, Manager – Maintenance, Cube Highways and Transportation Assets Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

Panel Discussion on Value Engineering – Old & New Materials, Designs And Technologies was chaired by Shri Dinesh Kumar, Former Engineer-In-Chief, Public Works Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, along with Shri Manoj Shukla, HOD, Flexible Pavements, CRRI and the panelists were Dr. P K Choudhury - Principal Technologist, National Jute Board, Shri L. P. Padhy, Chief General Manager, National Highways Authority of India, Ms. Neha Vyas, Senior Environmental Specialist, The World Bank and Concluding Session by Shri V L Patankar, Former Director, Indian Academy of Highway Engineers

ASSOCHAM – Nomura (NRI) Consulting


& Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. Knowledge Report on the subject was also released during the Conference. The deliberations focused broadly on THE ROAD AHEAD Disruptions in the Road Construction Technologies, The Conference was attended by above 250 delegates.

AssochAm Emerging Digital Technologies summit & Awards 2019Thursday, 31st october 2019 – hotel Le-meridien, New Delhi

India’s journey to embrace technology for digital transformation has come a long way. The foundation to leapfrog with the new wave of emerging technologies has been well laid in terms of flagship programs of our government like Digital India, Make in India, Smart Cities, Jandhan Yojana, Startup India, Skill India.

The area of emerging technologies offers a dual opportunity for us in India. We can emerge as a leader in the design and development of products and services. The applications of advanced technologies, has the potential to create improved access for Indian companies globally, new employment opportunities to name a few.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is contributing towards higher operational efficiency.Companies are increasingly evolving their products & experimenting with new business models.

ASSOCHAM, India’s Apex Chamber for Commerce and Industry has been always a fore-runner in promoting new technologies in the country and tries to understand how these technologies can be leveraged for the country’s further growth and make India globally more competitive.

To ensure learning and adoption, it is important to bring to light some of the best practices and initiatives which the others can use to follow. From that perspective, this initiative is undertaken by ASSOCHAM on recognizing the use of emerging technologies through awards and a Summit in near future.

In this program, 20 awards in various categories for corporates and individuals who are either the users or developers of technology were given by Shri Som Parkash, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The summit highlighted some of the best practices and initiatives which the others can use to follow.

India Pavilion at Agritechnica, 201910th -16th November, 2019, hannover, Germany

ASSOCHAM with the support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India organized India Pavilion at Agritechnica 2019 with 45 Indian Companies. Agritechnica is the World’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery and allied products.

AGRITECHNICA is the showcase of the global agricultural engineering industry and a forum for the future of plant production. All the leading companies in the industry present their innovations. This year’s theme was Global farming- Local responsibility which was perfectly showcased by exhibitors from all around the world. The show had about 3000 exhibitors and witnessed over 4,50,000 visitors from all across the globe over the span of 6 days.


The main objective of organizing the India Pavilion was to showcase India’s technologies and expertise in the agricultural sector and encourage exports from India to Germany and the EU region. The India pavilion was inaugurated by Shri Madan Lal Raigar, Consul General of India in Hamburg, Germany who also interacted with the Indian Exhibitors and encouraged their participation in similar shows in Germany and the EU region to increase export of Indian agricultural products, technologies and solutions.

seminar on Recent Developments under GsT Regime14th November, 2019 Pune

ASSOCHAM organized a seminar on “Recent Developments under GST Regime” on 14th November, 2019 in Pune. Smt. Krishna Mishra, Principal Commissioner of Central Taxes, Pune – I was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the seminar. In her address she also discussed in detailed about the new dispute resolution scheme i.e. Sabka Vishwas – Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme 2019. Shri B M Tope, Joint Commissioner of State Tax – Pune, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honour at the seminar. The seminar was also attended by other Sr. officials from State Tax Department, Pune, Govt. of Maharashtra including Shri Rajendra Kurhade, Deputy Commissioner, Mrs. Sanjali Dias, Deputy Commissioner and Dr. Rahul Gorde, Asst. Commissioner.

Eminent experts from tax professionals including Shri Sandeep Sachdeva, Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Shri Nitin Vijaivergia, Partner, PwC India, Shri Mihir Deshmukh, Partner, Advaita Legal, Shri Pritam Mahure, Tax Consultant & Shri Ashok Nawal, Founder, Bizsolindia Services Pvt. Ltd. shared their views on the topical issues under GST regime. The seminar was highly praised by the participants from various industry segments and professionals.

Illness to Wellness conference-cum-Awards on Diabetes Awareness, Prevention & Wellness: World Diabetes Day, Thursday, 14th November, 2019, hotel Royal Plaza, New Delhi

On World Diabetes Day, ASSOCHAM organized under Illness to Wellness, the Conference-cum-Awards on Diabetes Awareness, Prevention & Wellness Program on 14th November, 2019, at New Delhi.

Shri Satyendar Jain, Hon’ble Minister of Health, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the program. Dr. Sunil Gupta, Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, GoI, along with others eminent guests on dias distributed the awards to winners in different categories for their exemplary work and meritorious and highly commendable contributions for Outreach Programs focusing on Diabetes Awareness, Prevention and Wellness. Shri Anil Rajput, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM CSR Council and Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, ITC Ltd. Dr Hema Divakar, Consultant ObGyn and Medical Director, Divakars Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru and CEO - (Asian Research and Training Institute for Skill Transfer) presented the keynote address and categorically mentioned about the symptoms, challenges and preventions of diabetic expected mothers. Dr. Ambrish Mithal, M.D., D.M., Chairman, HOD, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medanta,


Gurugram, mentions that It’s a matter of grave concern that large majority of the people with diabetes are undiagnosed, this is especially true for the developing countries.

In the technical session, several eminent speakers from the diverse background such as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI, medical fraternity, development sector, etc including Dr. Navin Verma, Assistant Director (PH), Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Dr. Anshita Aggarwal, Assistant Professor,

Endocrinology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Dr. Dheeraj Kapoor, Head – Endocrinology, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, Dr. Rajesh Kesari, Director, Total Care Control, Dr. Shikha Sharma, Founder, Dr Shikha’s NutriHealth, Mr. Sanjay Rajpal, General Manager, Ypsomed India Pvt Ltd, Ms. Jayanti Shukla, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Mumbai, Mr. Ajay Kumar, Ex-President, Centre Resident Welfare Association (CRWA) very enthusiastically and passionately shared their enthusiastic views on the different dimensions as a subject matter expert.


Representations made to Government


Mr. Amit Khare, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on “suggestions for Broadcasting treaty discussed at World Intellectual Property Organization” (WIPO) – dated 8th October, 2018

Mr. Ajay Prakash Sawhney, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Mr. Gopalakrishnan S., IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT on ”Suggestions on The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 – dated 10th October, 2018.

Mr. Sudhir Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on “comments on Notification G.S.R. 813 (E)” – dated 12th October, 2018

Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Finance Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on “Extension/clarity on timeline for claiming input tax credit (ITC) under Goods and Service Tax (GST) for the period July 2017 to March, 2018” – dated 17th October, 2018.

Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister for Finance dated 18th October 2018 and Shri Binoy Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, dated 23rd October 2018 on “Import of Iron Ore”.

Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Finance Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on “Extension of Timeline for claiming Input tax credit (ITC) under Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the period July 2017 to March 2018” – dated 23rd October, 2018.

Mr. Abhay Damle, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on “Draft All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2018 – dated 26th October, 2018.

Representations made to Government

Mr. S. Ramesh, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, Mr. Rajesh Pandey, Additional Director General of GST Intelligence, Mr. Vilas Indalkar, Additional Commissioner of State Tax- Pune, Government of Maharashtra, Dr. T.V. Somanathan, Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Government of Tamil Nadu, Mr. C.P. Roa, Principal Chief Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Chennai on “Post Seminar Recommendations – GST” – dated 29th October, 2018.

Ms. Dakshita Das, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, National Housing Bank, Mr. Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Rajiv Kumar Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, on “Introduction of Policy to allow Deposit taking license for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) – dated 31st October, 2018.

ASSOCHAM’s Inputs on Draft National Electronics Policy, 2018 to Secretary Meity – dated 19th November, 2018

Recent Hike in Customs Duty for 4G /5G Related Network Products to Ms. Anuradha Mitra, Member Finance, DoT dated - 22nd November, 2018.

Request for 2-Year Moratorium On Spectrum Installments to Smt. Aruna Sundararajan, IAS, Chairman – Digital Communications Commission & Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India dated - 3rd December, 2018.

Mr Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India along with NBFC Delegation – 11th January 2019


RBI Governor along with CII & FICCI Delegation – 17th January 2019

Mr. Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister, Gujarat, 20th January 2019

Minister of Power, Mr. R K Singh – 21st January 2019

Mr Piyush Goyal, Acting Finance Minister – 07th February 2019

Ms. Smriti Irani, Minister of Textiles – 20th January 2019, 13th February 2019

Mr Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & Industry – 13th February 2019, 26February 2019

Mr Kamal Nath, Chief Minister, Government of Madhya Pradesh -19th February 2019

Mr Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary (Industry & IT), Mr Narsimha Reddy, Vice Chairman & MD, TSIIC, Government of Telangana – 19th February 2019

Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Defence,19th February 2019

Dr Subhash Chandra Pandey, Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion – 26th February 2019

Maharashtra Industrial Policy: Mr Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister,Government of Maharashtra – 05th March 2019

Mr. Ramanand Meena, Deputy Secretary and Mr. P.N. Ranjit Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush - 5th March, 2019

Mr. Uday Kumar, Director, NSIC okhla – 6th March, 2019

Mr. L.C. Goyal, IAS, CMD, India Trade Promotion Organisation - 7th March, 2019

Mr. Rajneesh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, EMD&A – 12th March, 2019

Shri Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, Joint Secretary and Social Secretary to the President – 13th March, 2019

Shri Atul Chaturvedi, IAS, Ministry of Commerce, Udyog Bhawan - 15th March, 2019

Shri Simanchala Dash, IRS Principal Special Director, Enforcement Directorate – 18th March, 2019

Dr. John Joseph, Member (Budget & Investigation), Central Board of Indirect Taxation & Customs – 22nd March, 2019

Mr. S.J. Mukhopadhyay, Chairman NCLAT – 25th March, 2019

Chief Justice (Rtd.) Shri M M Kumar, Hon. President, NCLT - 25th March, 2019

Mr. Guy Bromley, First Secretary British High Commission - 27th March, 2019

Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways on “Adverse effect on Indian Manufacturers & SMEs in matters of proposed EMD and SD for Stores Procurement” – dated 9th April, 2019

Shri L. Satya Srinivas, Joint Secretary (Customs) Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on “Request for separate tariff classification for Anode Grade Calcined and Non-Calcined Petroleum Coke under HS code 2713 - dated 11th April, 2019.

Shri Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade on “Ease of Doing Business – Preference to ‘make in India’ and encouraging SMEs in Public Procurement” – dated 16th April, 2019.

The Member Secretary, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Department of Environment on “Emergency Measures taken under GRAP – construction activities restricted to day hours only (6AM to 6 PM)” – dated 17th April, 2019.


Shri Pranab Kumar Das, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Special Secretary, office of The GST Council Secretariat on “Post Sale Expenses Arising During the Course of Trade or Commerce and Connected to the Sale Event – Implications” – dated 18th April, 2019.

Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce on “Need for Measures on Detection of Pesticide Residues Not Registered in the Country of Import for Unimpeded Flow of Trade” – dated 22nd April, 2019.

Shri Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, Director General of Foreign Trade on “Request for addition of Kandla Port in ITC (HS) 2017, schedule 1 – Import Policy under Section –XVII of Chapter 87 of Clause No. 2 (II) (d) for facilitating import of Electric Vehicles at Kandla Port” – dated April 19, 2019.

Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog, Shri Pravin L. Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry on “Request for Relaxation in FAME-II Policy for Electric 2 Wheelers” – dated 24th April, 2019.

Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce on “Need for Measures on Detection of Pesticide Residues Not Registered in the Country of Import for Unimpeded Flow of Trade” – dated 22nd April, 2019.

Shri Pawan Kumar Agarwal, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on “Comments on Draft “Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2019 amend regulations 3.1” Other substances for use in Food Products” – dated 24th April, 2019.

Smt. Asha Nangia, Scientist F, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on “Improving India’s manufacturing capacity and exports of mobiles and components” – dated 30th April, 2019.

Dr. Subhash C. Khuntia, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA), Shri Nripendra Misra, Principal Secretary to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Rajiv Kumar, Secretary (FS), Ministry of Finance, Shri Raghvendra Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles on “Steep Hike in the Insurance Premidums for the Textiles Industry” – dated 30th April, 2019.

Shri Chandra Kishore Mishra, IAS Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change on “Automatic Extension of Environmental Clearance & Forest Clearance for Stressed Power Plants referred to NCLT” – dated 1st May, 2019.

Shri Akhilesh Ranjan, Member (Legislation), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance on “Recommendations on the basis of Round Table Discussion on Proposed Direct Tax Law” – dated 1st May, 2019.

Shri Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, Directorate General of Foreign Trade on “Request for support for reviewing the MEIS Policy to include Copper Cathodes and Rods and to reinstate 2% export incentive” – dated 2nd May, 2019.

Shri Sudanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce on “Suggestions for Incentive Package to Promote and Strengthen domestic manufacturing capability of the Optical Fibre Industry’ – dated 2nd May, 2019

Shri Anshu Prakash, Additional Secretary(T) Department of Telecommunications on “ASSOCHAM Submissions for Interaction with Industry on Implementing national Digital communications Policy (NDCP) 2018” – dated 3rd May, 2019

Shri Subhash Chandra Garg, Finance Secretary and Secretary (EA), Department of Economic Affairs on “Request for Inclusion ofInfrastructure, Construction, Mining, Healthcare & Medical Equipment in The “Harmonised Master List of Infrastructure Sub Sectors” – dated 6th May, 2019.


Shri Dinabandhu Gouda, Scientist –E (IPC-1) Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change on “Inputs/comments on “Proposed Standards and Executive Summary of Comprehensive Industrial Document (COIMDS) on Pesticide Industry’ – dated 9th May, 2019.

Shri Manoranjan Mishra, Chief General Manager, Department of Non-Banking Regulation, Reserve Bank of India on “Extension of the relaxation in Minimum Holding Period (MHP) requirement for Securitization Transactions” – dated 10th May, 2019

Shri Anand Kumar, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on “Request Time Extension in SCOD of Solar Power Projects affected on account of Safeguard Duty” – dated 13th May, 2019.

Central Board of Direct Taxes, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue on “Proposal for amendment of Rules for profit Attribution to Permanent Establishments” – dated 17th May, 2019

Shri Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry on “Seeking Extension of Implementation date for ACO order no S,O. 5243 dated 8th November, 2019 by 6 months” – dated 20th May, 2019

Shri R.S. Sharma, IAS, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on “ASSOCHAM Draft Response to TRAI Consultation paper dated march 29, 2019 on Review of Terms and Conditions for registration of Other Services Providers (OSPs)” – dated 20th May, 2019

Shri R.K. Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) for Power, New & Renewable Energy on “Measures for Hydro Power Development” – dated 3rd June, 2019

Shri Subhash Chandra Garg, Finance Secretary & Secretary (EA), Department of

Economic Affairs, Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance and Shri John Joseph, Member (Tax Policy), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue on “Suggestions on Leasing Services for Agriculture Equipments’ – dated 6th June, 2019.

Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on “Key issues faced by tax payes in filling Annual return and Reconciliation statement under Goods and Services Tax (GST) law for FY 2017-18” – dated 14th June, 2019

Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on “Supplementary Pre-Budget Memorandum 2019-20” – dated 20th June, 2019.

Shri P.C. Mody, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance on “10AA” – dated 26th June, 2019.

Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue and Shri G.D. Johani, Joint Secretary (TRU-I) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on “Increasing basic custom duty on Stone Polymer Composite Tiles (SPC) and Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) imported in India from 10% to 25%” – dated 26th June, 2019

Mr. Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman Railway Board, Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. Anil G. Mukim, Secretary, Ministry of Mines on “Availability of Copper Rods 19.6mm for manufacturing of 107 sq. mm Grooved Contact Wire for OHE Conductors for Indian Railways” – dated 22nd July, 2019

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue and Mr. Pramod Chandra Mody, Chairperson, CBDT on “Post Budget Memorandum 2019-20” – dated 22nd July, 2019.


Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Dr. M.M. Kutty, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Special Secretary, Office of GST Council Secretariat, Mr. Pranab Kumar Das, Chairperson, CBIC, Ministry of Finance, Mr. G.D. Lohani, Joint Secretary (TRU-I), CBIC, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Upender Gupta, Principal Commissioner GST Policy Wing, CBIC on “Issues concerning Customs and GST” – dated 23rd July, 2019

Mr. Pankaj Joshi, IAS, Managing Director, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., on “Revised Rfs conditions for 1000 MW Dholera Solar Park (Phase-VII) and 700MW Reghanesda Solar Park (Phase-VI) – dated 24th July, 2019.

Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Steel, Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industry on “Exclusion of Chapter 72 (Iron & Steel) from RCEP” – dated 25th July, 2019.

Mr. A. Bipin Menon, Director (Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce & Industry on “Inputs on Agrochemicals and Plant Protection under RCEP” – dated 29th July, 2019.

Mr. U.P. Singh, IAS, Secretary to Government of India, Jal Shakti Mantralaya on “Permissible Velocity in Concrete Lined Water conductor System (head Race Tunnel) Conveying Water for Power Generation” – dated 29th July, 2019.

Mr. P.K. Pujari, IAS (Retd), Chairman, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr. M.K. Iyer, Member, Mr. Indu Shekhar Jha, Member, Mr. Sanok Jumar Jha, Secretary on “Renewable Energy Certificate Price Revision” – dated 31st July, 2019.

Mr. Pranab Kumar Das, Chairperson, CBIC, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue & Ex-Officio Secretary to the GST Council and Mr. Yogendra Garg, Pr. Commissioner – GST Policy Wing, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs”

on “GST Implication Arising on Promotional Schemes” – dated 1st August, 2019.

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Chairman, GST Council & Hon’ble Finance Minister, Mr. Aay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue & Ex-Officio Secretary to the GST Council on “Request for change in GST rate applicable on “royalty Payable to Central/State Government for granting of mining rights” – Restoration of earlier GST rate which was @5% upto 21.12.2018 – dated 2nd August, 2019.

Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industry, Mr. Bipin Menon, Director (Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce & Industry on “Inputs on Copper Industry under RCEP” – dated 5th August, 2019

Mr. P.D. Siwal, Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority, Mr. Ritesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Joint Secretary (CP Division), Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Mr. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, IAS, Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Power, Mr. S.P. Singh, Parihar, IAS, Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board on “Extension of Implementation of Environment Control System (ECS) Stressed Thermal Power Plants and Ownership Change Cases’ – dated 5th August, 2019.

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance on “Renewable Energy – Solar Submission” – dated 9th August, 2019.

Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Secretary, Department of Revenue & Ex-Officio Secretary to the GST Council on “Recommendations on GST” – dated 14th August, 2019.

Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Special Secretary, Office of the GST Council Secretariat, Shri Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, Joint Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance and Mr. Yogendra Garg, Pr. Commissioner – GST Policy Wing, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance on “Different GST Classification


of the same products on various Tenders by Bidders” – dated 16th August, 2019.

Mr. Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, Joint Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance on ‘Different GST Classification of the same products on various tenders by Bidders’ – dated 16th August, 2019

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister & Chairman GST Council, Ministry of Finance on “Delay in getting CGST refunds for the Industries in Hilly States” – dated 21st August, 2019

Mr. Yogendra Garg, Pr. Commissioner – GST Policy Wing – Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on “request for clarification on issues related ot export of information technology enabled services (ITES Services) under GST” – dated 22nd August, 2019.

Mr. G.C. Rout, Deputy Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on “Draft Guidelines on e-Commerce for Consumer Protection’ – dated 16th September, 2019.

Mr. Anshu Prakash, Chairperson, Telecom Commission & Secretary (T), Department of Telecommunications, Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Union Minister of Telecommunications, Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, IAS, Secretary, Revenue, Mr. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Home Secretary on “Resumption of Aadhar based eKYC authentication service and Removal of Aadhaar Authentication charges levied by UIDAI” – dated 16th September, 2019.


membership / Publications


membership/ Publications

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List of AssochAm studies / Publications 2018-19


DIRECTORIES 1. Business Directory 2017-182. Logistics India Directory - 20183. Directory on Travel, Tourism, Hospitality 2017 – 20184. Directory on Healthcare & Pharma 20185. MSME Directory 20176. CSR Directory 2016

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS7. India – Israel Free Trade Agreement: Promise & Potential - 2018

8.Africa – Opportunities for Trade, Investment and Triangular Cooperation (India-Africa-Japan) – 2017

9. ASEAN News Bulletin – 2017INDUSTRY

10. The big ‘W” impact: effective urban waste management solutions in India - 201911. Industry 4.0 and India’s Automotive Industry – 201912. Modernisation of Homeland Security: Staying Safe in a “Smart World” – 201813. Capital Alternatives for SMEs & Startups – 201814. Innovative Financial Solutions for MSMEs - 201815. Goods and Services Tax: Media and Entertainment Sector - 201816. Electric Mobility in India: Leveraging Collaboration and Nascency – 2018

17.Advance Artificial Intelligence for Growth: Leveraging AI and Robotics for India’s Eco-nomic Transformation - 2018

18. Electrifying India: Building Blocks for a Sustainable EV Ecosystem - 201819. Issues and Challenges in Affordable Housing & Housing Finance - 201820. Geospatial Technologies: Fostering Growth Geospatially - 201821. The Rise of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): I Your Business Prepared - 201822. Leasing: Towards Access to Finance & Optimal Asset Use - 201823. Electricals & Electronics Manufacturing in India - 201824. RERA as Growth Impetus: Does the Promise Hold Out on the Ground? - 201825. Ensnared in Poverty: A Study on Rural Indebtedness in India - 201826. EPC Contracting :Efficiency in Infrastructure Creation - 201827. India Steel Summit 201928. 11th International Gold Summit - 201829. Leveraging Emerging Digital Technologies for India’s Transformation - 201730. Digitizing MSMEs: The Way Forward 2017

List of AssochAm studies/ Publications 2018-19


31. 2nd Edition Women Friendly Initiatives by Companies – 201732. Indian Oil & Gas Sector “Innovation in Upstream and Oilfield Services” 201733. Blockchain technology in India 201734. Cryptocurrency: Global Perspective and Opportunities in India 201735. Indian Point of Sale (PoS) Market 201736. India: Transforming through radical reforms 201737. Facilitate Loan to Micro and Small Enterprises – 201738. Achieving Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM): A Local to National Vision 201739. Water management in India: Channelling the resources 201740. Accelerating Growth and Ease of Doing Business 201741. Medical Value Travel in India 201742. Securing the Nation’s Cyberspace – 201743. Salient Features of Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act 1988 – 201744. 16th International Tax Conference – 201845. Plugging the Gap in Affordable Housing – 201746. Direct Selling “Need for Policy and Regulatory Framework” – 201747. Guarantees – A Global Way to Create Game Changing Possibilities for National Growth – 201748. Building Effective Cyber Resilience: By adding robust cyber incident reponse – 201749. Enabling Business Performance Through a Well-Defined GRC Programme – 201750. The Middle East to India Deepwater Gas Pipeling “A Favourable Situation for All” - 201751. Underground Space & Tunnelling “Challenges & Technology” – 201752. Affordable 24x7 Power to All @ 2019 “Fuel Security & Distribution Reforms” 53. India – On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution54. Revolutionising MSME Manufacturing: A Step towards new Infrastructure – 201755. Homeland Security – Digital Frontiers56. Delhi Education Summit “The Emerging Hub for Quality Education” – 201757. Underground Space & Tunnelling “Challenges & Technology” - 201758. Mining in Odisha “Opportunities in Bauxite, Iron Ore & Non Ferrous Minerals” – 201759. Geospatial Technologies in India – 201760. Promises to Keep Flagship Programmes and Their Three-Year Journey – 201761. Indian Port Sector “Challenges of Scale and Efficient Operations” – 201762. The Need for Hydropower in India “Industry Submissions” – 201763. Insurance Awareness Survey Report 2016-1764. Women Friendly Initiatives by companies65. Indian M – Wallet Market Forecast 202266. Indian API Market Outlook 202267. Public Procurement “Enhancing Transparency, Efficiency and Accountability”68. Assessment of Hybrid Wing & Solar Projects: Viability & Challenges - 201869. The Global Tariff War: Implications and Challenges - 201870. India Mining Summit: Mine in India to Make in India - 2018


71.Cybersecurity for Industry 4.0 “Cybersecurity implications for government, industry and homeland security” - 2018

72. Water Sector Resilience – Reimaging a Blue Future - 201873. At a Privacy Crossroads – 201874. Privacy in the Data Economy – 201875. New India Working For 1.25 Billion Aspirations - 201876. World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2018 “Entrepreneurs India : Gains & Misses”

77.11th International Conference-cum-Awards “Civil Aviation & Cargo A Knowledge Report” - 2018

78.4th International Conference on Roadtech: Sustainable Roads and Highways “Smart use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads”

AGRI & FOOD PROCESSING79. Sowing the policy seeds of a flourishing agriculture sector

HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICALS80. Medical Technologies: A Roadmap for Unlocking Future Growth Opportunities for India - 201881. Cultivating Quality Culture in Generic Drugs Manufacturing – 201782. Indian Cosmeceutical, Cosmetics & Personal Care Market 2022

83.Embracing Innovation, Driving Growth Acres Healthcare Continuum – Making in India - 2017

84. Health Security for all: Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities

85.Prevention and Cure of Cancer, Thyroid Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies in Indian Women 2017

BANKING & FINANCE86. Fit for Future NBFCs: A key pillar of the USD 5$ trillion economy – October 201987. Essentials of Investing in Corporate Bonds88. Deepening The Debt Market89. Annual Banking Summit-201890. 11th Global Insurance Summit “Increasing Role of Insurance for Economic Growth” – 201891. Social Banking Excellence Awards 201892. Essentials of Investing in Corporate Bonds: A Book on Corporate Bond Market in India - 2018

STATE FOCUS93. Haryana: Nurturing Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship - 201894. Agriculturally Growth Oriented Madhya Pradesh Facing the Challenges – 2017

MISCELLANEOUS95. Women Empower: A robust mark of growing India (Nov 2019)96. GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program

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List of Past Presidents


Hon. Mr. W.E.Crum 1920-21

Mr. R.M. Watson Smyth 1921-22

Mr. C.M. Rhodes 1922-23

Mr. F. Nelson January 1923

Sir Willoughby Carey December 1923

Mr. Wim C. Currie 1924-25

Mr. W.R. Watt 1925-26

Hon. Sir John Bell 1926-27

Mr. B.E.G. Eddis 1927-28

Mr. H.G. Cocke 1928-29

Hon. Mr. J.J. Fyfe 1929-30

Mr. R.B.Llaird 1930-31

Hon. Mr. P.H. Browne 1931-32

Hon. Sir Edward Benthall 1931-33

Mr. J.S. Henderson January 1934

Hon. Mr. S.D. Gladstone December 1934

Hon. Mr. G.R. Campbell 1935-36

Sir Edward Benthall 1936-37

Hon. Mr. J. Reid Kay 1937-38

Sir George Campbell 1938-39

Mr. H.H. Bum 1939-40

Hon. Mr. J.H.S. Richardson 1940-41

Mr. G.B. Morton 1941-42

Hon. Mr R.D. Haddow 1942-43

Hon. Mr. J.B. Burder 1943-44

Hon. Mr. K.W. Mealing 1944-45

Hon. Sir Renwick Haddow 1945-46

Hon. Mr. H.D. Townend 1946-47

Mr. H.D. Cumberbatcbh 1947-48

Mr. A.P. Benthall 1948-49

Mr. A.J. Elkins 1949-50

Sir Paul Benthall 1950-51

Mr. A.R. Elliott Lockhart 1951-52

Mr. C.A. Innes 1952-53

Mr. E.J. Pakes 1953-54

Mr. G.M. Mackinlay 1954-55

Mr. G.A.S. Sim 1955-56

Mr. O.T. Jenkins 1956-57

Mr. W.H.S. Michelmore 1957-58

Mr. J.D.K. Brown 1958-59

Mr. H.M.L. Williams 1960-61

Mr. N. Stenhouse 1961-62

Mr. H. Mackay Tallack 1962-63

Mr. A.R. Foster 1963-64

Mr. A.D. Oglivie 1964-65

Mr. H.K.S. Lindsay 1965-66

Mr. J.V. Jardine Paterson 1966-67

Mr. C.A. Pitts 1967-68


Mr. N.M. Wagle 1968-70

Mr. J.M. Parsons 1970-71

Mr. Keshub Mahindra 1971-72

Mr. Bhaskar Mitter 1972-73

Mr. A.N. Haksar 1973-74

Mr. N.S. Bhat 1974-75

Mr. Akbar Hydari 1975-76

Mr. H.P. Nanda 1976-77

Mr. A.W.B. Hayward 1977-78

Mr. F.A.A. Jasdanwalla 1978-79

Mr. A.L. Mudaliar 1979-80

Mr. M.H. Mody 1980-81

Mr. A. Sivasailam 1981-82

Mr. Raunaq Singh 1982-83

Mr. J. Senjupta 1983-84

Mr. M.S. Patwardhan 1984-85

Mr. S.P. Acharya 1985-86

Mr. B.R. Sule 1986-87

Mr. M.K. Kumar 1987-88

Mr. L.M. Thapar 1988-89

Mr. Viren J. Shah 1989-90

Mr. A. Mazumdar 1990-91

Mr. N. Sankar 1991-92

Dr. N.M. Dhuldhoya 1992-93

Mr. Govind Hari Singhania 1993-94

Mr. Pranlal Bhogilal 1994-95

Mr. S.M. Datta 1995-96

Mr. H.L. Somany 1996-97

Mr. L. Lakshman 1997-98

Mr. K.P. Singh 1998-99

Mr. Shekhar Bajaj 1999-2000

Mr. Raghu Mody 2000-2001

Mr. K.K. Noria 2001-2002

Mr. R.K. Somany 2002-2003

Mr. Mahendra K. Sanghi 2003-2005

Mr. Anil K. Agarwal 2005-2007

Mr. Venugopal N. Dhoot 2007-2008

Mr. Sajjan Jindal 2008-2009

Dr. (Mrs) Swati Piramal 2009-2010

Mr. Dilip Modi 2010-2012

Mr. Rajkumar Dhoot 2012-2013

Mr. Rana Kapoor 2013-2015

Mr. Sunil Kanoria 2015-2017

Mr. Sandeep Jajodia 2017-2018


National councils 2018-19


S. No. Council Chairman Co-Chairman Nodal Officer

1. Agri Inputs & Farming Practices

Mr. Jaidev Shroff, Global CEO, UPL

1. Mr. Rajvir S Rathi, Bayer CorpScience Ltd.2. Dr. K.C. Ravi, VP, Business Sustainability, Syngenta India

Mr. Chetan Vij

2. Arbitration Council

Mr. K.K. Sharma, Lawyer

Mr. Deepak Chauhan, Director-Legal, Welspun Group

Mr. Ajay Sharma

3. Asset Reconstructions

Mr. Siby Antony, Edelweiss ARC Ltd.

Mr. Pradeep Goel Ji, CMD, Prudent ARC Ltd

Dr. Rajesh Singh

4. Auto & Auto Ancillaries

Mr. R.S. KalsiSenior Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Mr. Ajay Sharma

5. Banking and Financial Services

Dr. Charan Singh, Non Executive Chairman, Punjab & Sind Bank

Mr. P.R. Seshadri, MD & CEO, The Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.,

Dr. Rajesh Singh

6. Bond Market Ms. Navita Yadav, Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd.

Ms. Nipa Sheth, Founder Director, Trust Group

Dr. Rajesh Singh

7. Capital Markets & Investors Protection

Mr. Ashok Wadhwa, Group CEO, Ambit Holdings

Mr. Narinder Wadhwa, MD, SKI Capital Ltd.

Mr. D.S. Rajora

8. Civil Aviation & Airport Infrastructure

Mr. Narayana Rao, Director, GMR Group

Mr. Ankur Bhatia, Executive Director, Bird Group

Mr. Ajay Sharma

9. Coal Mr. Vinay Prakash, CEO (Coal), Adani Group

1. Mr. Kapil Dhagat, EVP, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.2. Ex. Capt R.S. Sindhu, CMD, ACB (India) Ltd.

Mr. Jaidev Sharma

10. Commodities Market

Mr. S.K. Jindal, Jindal Exports & Imports Pvt. Ltd.

1. Mr. Rakesh Bhandari, Nirmal Bang 2. Mr. Anuj Burakia, Welspun

Mr. D.S. Rajora

11. Competition Law Mr. Manas Kumar Chaudhuri, Khaitan & Co.

Mr. Karan Singh Chandiok, Chandiok & Associates

Mr. Ajay Sharma

12. Construction Equipment & Tunneling

Shri. D. K. Vyas, CEO - SREI Equipment Finance Limited)

1. Shri. Ashutosh Chandwar (Sr. V.P - L & FS Transportation)2. Shri. Rajeev Tyagi (MD - Normet India Pvt. Ltd.)3. Shri. Vikram Sharma (Advisor - Kobelco Constructions)

Ms. Kavita Sharma



13. Corporate Affairs,Company Law, Corporate Governance & CSR

Ms. Preeti Malhotra, Smart Global Group

Mr. Vijay Sachdeva, PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP

Mr. Ajay Sharma

14. Corporate Fraud & Internal Audit

Mr. Mritunjay Kapur, KPMG

Mr. Debashis Ghosh Chief Internal Auditor SREI Equipment Finance Ltd

Mr. Ajay Sharma

15. CSR Council Mr. Anil Rajput, ITC Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar, Director External Affairs & Partnerships (AMESA), Reckitt Benckiser

Mr. Sandeep Jain

16. Cyber Security & Cyber Law

Mr. Sameer Garde, Presdient, Cisco Group

1. Mr. Debu Nayak, Huawei2. Mr. Pavan Duggal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Mr. Varun Aggarwal

17. Defence & Aerospace

Mr. Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO, Adani Defence

Mr. Neeraj Gupta,MD, MKU

Mr. Ajay Sharma

18. Digital Communications Council

Mr. P. Balaji, Vodafone Idea Ltd.

Mr. Ramu Patchalla, Huawei

Mr. Varun Aggarwal

19. Direct Taxes Mr. Rahul Garg, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd

Mr. S.P. Singh, Deloitte, Haskins & Sells

Mr. Avinash Sharma

20. Ease of Doing Business and Economic Affairs

Mrs Sushma Berlia, President, ApeejayStya Group

1. Mr. Jai Khurana, Sr. Vice President and Head of Business Development, Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.2. Ms. Anindita Sinha, Head Corporate Communications, L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd

Mr. Nahid Alam

21. Education Mr. Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, Manav Rachna University

1. Mr. Nipun Goenka, GD Goenka School2. Dr. C. Manohar, International School of Business & Research3. Dr. Manoj Kumar Vajpayee, Vice Chancellor, Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University

Mr. Neeraj Arora



22. Electronics & Hardwares

Mr. Alok Ohrie, DELL Mr. Kulin Sanghvi, Apple Mr. Varun Aggarwal

23. Environment & Climate Change (Waste & Water Management)

Mr. Ajay Popat, CEO, ION Exchange

Mr. Bhushan Zarapkar, Director, ATE Group

Mr. Neeraj Arora

24. FMCG, Brand Promotion and Protection

Mr. Anil Rajput, ITC Dr. A.K. Tyagi, Executive Director, Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Chetan Vij

25. Food Processing & Value Addition

Mr. Vikas Jain, Jt. Mg. Director, PMV Nutrient Products Pvt. Ltd.

Ms. Neelima Dwivedi,Senior Vice President, Pepsico

Mr. Chetan Vij

26. Green & Eco Friendly Movement

Mr. Pankaj R. Dharkar, President, Pankaj Dharkar Associates

Mr. Neeraj Arora

27. Healthcare Dr. Sudhir Kalhan,Sr. Consultant, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

1. Dr. Harit Chaturvedi,Max Hospital2. Dr. Upasana Arora,Yashoda Hospital*

Mr. Anuj Mathur

28. Homeland Security & Disaster Management

Mr. Rajeev Sharma,MD, G4S Security Services

1. Mr. Anil Dhawan, MD, DB Secure Solution Pvt. Ltd. 2. Mr. Bijener Goel, Managing Director, Terra Techcom Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Ajay Sharma

29. Hydro Power Mr. M.M. Madan,Advisor – HydroJindal Power Ltd.

1. Mr. Rahul Varsheny, Director-Business Development, Statkraft India2. Mr. S. Balaji,Vice President-Strategy and Policy GMR Energy

Mr. Kavita Sharma Sharma

30. Hydro Carbon & Petrochemicals

Mr. Suresh Manglani, CEO, Adani Gas Ltd.

Mr. Vinay Sharma,MD, Oil Field Warehouse and Services Ltd.

Mr. Jaidev Sharma

31. Indirect Taxes Mr. Pratik Jain,PWC

1. Mr. J.K. Mittal, Advocate, J.K. Mittal & Co2. Mr. Paras Jain,President-Indirect Taxation, Welspun Group

Mr. Avinash Sharma

32. Industrial Laws and Reforms

Mr. S.Y. Siddiqui,Maruti Suzuki India

Mr. Ajay Sharma



33. Infrastructure Finance and Development

Mr. Sandeep Lakhanpal, Head- M&A and BD, Cube Highways & Transportation Assets Advisors (P) Ltd

Mr. Jayant D. Mahiskar,Vice Chairman and Managing Director, MEP Infrastructure Developers Limited

Dr. Rajesh Singh

34. Inland Waterways Mr. Pravir Pandey, Vice-Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India

1. Mr. Saibal De, former Director & CEO - IL&FS Maritme Infrastructure2. Ms. Poroma Munshi Rebello, Director Commercial - India linx (APL Group)

Ms. Kavita Sharma

35. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Mr. Sumant Batra, Kesar Dass B. & Associates

Mr. Anil Goel, Chairman, AAA Insolvency

Dr. Rajesh Singh

36. Insurance Mr. G. Srinivasan, New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Mr. Anuj Mathur, MD & CEO, Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance

Dr. Rajesh Singh

37. International Tax Mr. Milind Kothari, Managing Partner, BDO India

Shri Rakesh Nangia, Managing Partner, Nangia & Co.

Mr. Avinash Sharma

38. IPR Ms. Sheetal Chopra, India Lead – IPR Policy, Ericsson Forum

1. Ms. Lakshika Joshi, Lead IP Counsel, Global, Aricent2. Ms. Sanjit Kaur Batra, Legal Head (South Asia) at DuPont

Mr. Nahid Alam

39. IR 4.0 (Fintech, Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology)

Mr. Harihara Vinayakaram Natarajan, Wipro Technologies Ltd.

Mr. Jayant Saran, Deloitte

Mr. Varun Aggarwal

40. Iron & Steel Dr. Vinod Nowal, Dy. Mg. Director, JSW Steel Ltd.

1. Mr. Prakash Tatia, Ex-Chairman, Mfrs Association 2. Mr M V Subba Rao, Chairman & Managing Director, KIOCL3. Mr A K Saxena, Executive Director Tata Steel BSL Ltd

Mr. Jaidev Sharma

41. IT/ITEs & e-Commerce

Dr. Lovneesh Chanana, SAP

1. Mr. Ashwani Rana, Facebook

Mr. Varun Aggarwal



42. Legal Affairs & Regulatory Reforms

Mr. Suman Jyoti Khaitan

Mr. Ajay Sharma

43. Logistics Mr. Vineet Agarwal, Vice President, ASSOCHAM

Mr. D.S. Rajora

44. Luxury Mr. Pratik Dalmia, Regalia Luxury Retail

Mr. Sumeet Yadav, Group CEO, DO IT

Mr. Ajay Sharma

45. Manufacturing Mr. Vinod Pandey, Head of Govt. and External Affairs,BMW Group

1. Mr. Rajeev Kapur, MD, Steel Bird HiTech Ltd.2. Mr. Saurabh Singh, Head of Govt Affairs, Nokia

Mr. Nahid Alam

46. Medical Devices and Diagnostics

Ms. Ranjita Sood, Associate Director,Abbott Healthcare P. Ltd.

Mr. Rajeev Nandan, Head- Market Access & Govt. Affairs, Alcon

Mr. Anuj Mathur

47. Membership Development Council

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

Mr. Arun Jain, V.S. Infrastructure Capital Ltd.

Mr. Pradeep Minocha

48. Mines & Minerals,Geo spatia

Mr. Ajay Kapur CEO (Aluminium and Power)Vedanta Ltd

Mr. Manish Kharbanda, Ex. Director, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

Mr. Jaidev Sharma

49. MSME Development

Mr. Manguirish Pai Raiker, Brown Packaging

1. Mr. Mukesh Mohan, Gyan Sri Consultancy2. Mr. Sanjay Salian, Dorf Ketal Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Ajay Sharma

50. NBFC Mr. Raman Aggarwal, Chairman, FIDC

1. Mr. Amit Saxena, MD, Unimoney Financial Services2. Mr. Arun Jain, Director, VS Infrastructure Capital Ltd.

Dr. Rajesh Singh

51. Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Dr. Rakesh Chitkara, Sr. Director,Global Affairs, Abbott

Mr. Arun Mishra, EVP, GSK

Mr. Anuj Mathur

52. Power Mr. Vineet S. Jaain, CEO, Adani Power

1. Mr. Ravi Arya, Presient-Thermal, Hindustan Power Ltd.2. Mr. S. Balaji, Vice President, Strategy and Policy GMR Energy3. Mr. Kapil Mantri, Head Corporate Strategy & Business Development4. Mr. Sanjeev Seth, CEO, India Power

Ms. Kavita Sharma



53. Railways Mr. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & Mg. Director, Air India Ltd.

Mr. Sajal Gupta, Autometers Alliance Ltd.

Mr. D.S. Rajora

54. Real Estate, Housing & Urban Development

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal, Signature

1. Dr. Neha Berlia, Apeejay Stya2. Mr. Arpit Goel, Suncity Projects Pvt. Ltd. 3. Mr. Hoshaang Gotla, Hiranandani Group

Mr. D.S. Rajora

55. Renewable & Alternative Energy

Mr. Sagar Adani, ED, Adani Green Energy Ltd.

1. Shri. Rahul Varshney (Director - Business Development, Statkraft India)2. Shri. Lalit Jain (CEO - Renewable, Hindustan Power)

Ms. Kavita Sharma

56. Roads, Highways & Transportation

Mr. Manoj Gupta, ART Thermosets

Mr. V.L. Patankar, Indian Academy of Highway Engineer

Mr. D.S. Rajora

57. SEZ & Industrial Parks

Mr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Sri City Pvt. Ltd.

1. Mr. Indranil Dasgupta, Attivo Economic Zone2. Mr. Hitender Mehta, Centrum Legal

Mr. D.S. Rajora

58. Shipping & Ports Capt. Sandeep Mehta, President – Adani Ports

1. Capt. Swaminathan Rajagopalan, Commercial Director – CMA CGM Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd.2. Mr. Manish Puri, MD – India Linx (APL Group)3. Mr. C. R. Nambiar, COO – Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd.4. Mr. Mark Fernandes, Sylvester & Co.

Ms. Kavita Sharma

59. Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Prof. Balvir S Tomar, Chancellor, NIMS University

1. Ms. Divya Jain, Founder & CEO, Safeducate, Director, Safexpress2. Mr. Maninder Singh NayyarSecretary, Bal Bharti Academy

Mr. Ajay Sharma



60. Social Inclusion & Affirmative Action

Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Senior Vice President

Mr. Vineet Agarwal, Vice President

Mr. Ajay Sharma

61. Sports and Sports Infrastructure

Mr. Parth Jindal, JSW Group

Mr. Sundar Raman, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Mr. Ajay Sharma

62. Start Ups Mr. Anil Khaitan, Chairman & Managing Director, Sunil Healthcare Ltd.

1. Mr. Ashish Agarwal, Director, JR Laddha Financial Services2. Ms. Tripti Shinghal Somani, Mg. Director & CEO, KGS Advisors

Mr. Ajay Sharma

63. Sustainable Road Transportation & E-Mobility

Mr. Nishant Arya,ED, JBM

1. Ms. Preeti Malhotra, Smart Global Group2. Mr. Arun Jain, Director, VS Infrastructure Capital Ltd.

Mr. D.S. Rajora

64. Textiles & Technical Textiles

Mr. Mohit Jain, Vice Chairman, Indo Count Industries Ltd.

Mr. S C Kapur, DG, Assn. of Synthetic Fiber Industry

Mr. Ajay Sharma

65. Tourism and Hospitality

Mr. Subhash Goyal, Stic Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Ajay Sharma

66. Wellness Dr. D S Rana, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Mr . Ashok Goyal, Managing Director Tirupati Group

Mr. Anuj Mathur

67. Women & Child Development Council

Ms. Dipali Goenka, Welspun Group

Ms. Tripti Shinghal Somani, Mg. Director & CEO, KGS Advisors

Ms. Purnima Dhingra

68. WTO ,Trade and Investment

Mr S. Seetharaman, Principal Partner, Seetharaman and Associates

Ms. Swati Rangachari, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Sterlite

Mr. Nahid Alam


state councils chairman co-chairman 2018-2019



1. Eastern Region Mr. Surojit Samanta, Managing DirectorS K Samanta & Co. (P) Ltd

Mr. Taranjit Singh, MD, JIS Foundation

Ms. Perminder Kaur

2. Gujarat Chapter Council

Mr. Jaxay Shah, MD, Saarvy Group

Mr. Chintan ThakerHead - Corporate Affairs & Strategic Planning Cell, Welspun Group

Mr. Vipul G

3. Haryana State Development Council

Mr. Vikas Jain, Jt. Managing Director, PMV Nutrient Products Pvt. Ltd.

Mr Neeraj Kumar Singal, CEO, Semco Group

Mr. Ravinder Chandla

4. Jharkhand State Development Council

Mr. Pankaj Malhan, Dy. CEO, Vedanta’s Steel Business

Mr. Bharat Jaiswal

5. Karnataka State Development Council

Mr. S. Sampatharaman, DPK Group

Mr. Ram Kumar Seshu, Born to Win Learning ServicesDr. K.S. Ravi Chandran, Mg. Partner, KSR & Co.

Ms. Uma Nair

6. Madhya Pradesh State Council

Mr. Girish Agrawal, Director, Dainik Bhaskar Group

Mr. Akhilesh Rathi, Director, Bhaskar Industries Pvt. Ltd., Dainik Bhaskar Group

Mr. Vipul BG

7. Northern Region Development Council(J&K, Leh, UP, Utharakhand)

Dr. Lalit Khaitan, Radico Khaitan Ltd.

Mr. Ajay Sharma

8. Odisha Chapter Mr. Vishal Agarwal, Chairman, VISA Coke Limited

Ms. Perminder Kaur

9. Southern Region Development Council(Chennai, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh)

Mr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Sri City (P) Ltd.

Dr. Vinod Surana, Surana & Surana International

Ms. Uma Nair

10. Telangana Development Council

Mr. T.V. Sandeep Reddy, Gayatri Projects

Ms. Uma Nair


AssochAm International Business Promotion councils


S. No. Council Chairman Co-Chairman

1. India-Africa Business Promotion Council

Mr. Ambuj ChaturvediExecutive DirectorOverseas Infrastructure Alliance

Dr. Ramesh AwtaneyChairmanISON Group

Mr. M.S.R.V. PrasadChairmanPrasaditya Group

2. India-Arab Business Promotion Council

Mr. Vinay R SharmaManaging DirectorOil Field Warehouse and Services Ltd

Mr. Subodh Kumar JainManaging DirectorSAGE

3. India-ASEAN Business Promotion Council

Mr. R.K GuptaChairman & Managing DirectorWapcos Ltd

Mr. Julian Michael BavisSenior Director (South Asia) Maersk Line India

4. India-BIMSTEC-SAARC Business Promotion Council

Mr. Vikramjit Singh SahneyChairmanSun International Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Ravi WigChairmanWig Brothers India Pvt. Ltd.

5. India -China Business Promotion Council

Mr. Surinder KalraCEOS K Kalra & Associates

6. India- EU Business Promotional Council

Mr. Pradeep WigChairman & Managing DirectorKwality Icecream& Food LLP

7. India-France Business promotion Council

Mr. M.M BhagatChairmanBhagat Global Group

8. India-Japan Business Promotion Council

Mr. Rahul SharmaPresidentTranscontinental Enterprises (ARK) Inc

Mr. Ajay SethiCEOCorporate Catalyst India

9. India-US Business Promotion Council

Mr. Vipul MathurManaging DirectorWelspun Corp Ltd.


special Executive committee


Mr. B.K. Goenka President

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani Senior Vice-President

Mr. Vineet Agarwal Vice President

Mr. Sandeep Jajodia Past President

Mr. Sunil Kanoria Past President

Mr. Sajjan Jindal Past President

Mr. Dilip Modi Past President

Mr. R.N. Dhoot Past President


Representation on Government Advisory committees


1. Code : Niti AyaogName of the Committee: Board Member

2. Code : National IntegrationName of the Committee: National Integration Council

3. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Board of Trade

4. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Prime Minister’s Council of Trade & Industry

5. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council

6. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Committee of Experts to discuss trade related matters between India and Pakistan

7. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Task Force on Reduction of Transaction Costs and Procedural Simplification

8. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Constitution of Committee to Examine the regulatory structure of the Gold industry to make India a gold trading hub

9. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Governing Council of the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Trans-fer, IIT

10. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: BIS - Governing Body

11. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: BIS - Executive Committee

12. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: BIS - Financial Committee

13. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: BIS - Certification Advisory Committee

14. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: BIS - Planning & Development Advisory Committee

15. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: BIS - Legal Advisory Committee

16. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Working Group on Counterfeit, Fake, Spurious and Contraband Products

17. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Expert Group on Referential Rules of Origin

18. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Working Group for Plan on Quality, Certification and Conformity Assess-ment - 11th Five Year Plan

19. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Governing Body of QCI

20. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: NABAT under QCI

21. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: National Quality Council under QCI

22. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Governing Body of National Productivity Council


23. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Working Group for the Revision of the Current Series of Wholesale Price Index Numbers

24. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Working Group on Competition Policy for 11th Five Year Plan

25. Code : Commerce & IndustryName of the Committee: Working Group on Micro & Small Scale Enterprises and Agro & Rural Industries for the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012)

26. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: SEBI Committee on Disclosures (SCOD)

27. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: SEBI Advisory Committee on Primary Markets

28. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Standing Consultative Committee on Exchange Control of RBI

29. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: IDBI Consulatative Committee for Institutional Finance for Industry

30. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Standing Consultative Committee on Insurance

31. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: SEBI Committee on Corporate Governance

32. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Governing Body of National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIP-FP)

33. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Jury Member for the ICSI National Award for Excellence Corporate Gov-ernance, 2007

34. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Auditing & Assurance Standards Board of the ICAI

35. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India

36. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Program Advisory Committee of ICRIER

37. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Consultative Committee on VAT

38. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Constitution of an Expert Committee to advise the Govt. on the New Company Law

39. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards (NACAS)

40. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Group to review the existing cost Accounting Standards

41. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Committee to Monitor the Implementation of reforms in Indirect Tax Administration suggested by Lok Satta

42. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Visit of Sir David Tweedie, Chairman, International Accounting Standards Board : 11-15 February, 2007


43. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Co-option on the Accounting Standards Board

44. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Constitution of the Task Force to review the Citizen’s Charter under the “Sevottam” Scheme

45. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: Technical Advisory Committee on Statistics of Prices and Cost of Living

46. Code : Monetary & FiscalName of the Committee: India-UK Taskforce on Corporate Affairs

47. Code : TelecomName of the Committee: Next Generation Network Expert Committee (NGN eCO)

48. Code : TelecomName of the Committee: Working Group on Telecom Sector for 11th Five Year Plan for Communi-cations and Information Sector

49. Code : ITName of the Committee: Working Group on Information Technology Sector Study Team for 11th Five Year Plan

50. Code : SportsName of the Committee: Organising Committee - Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

51. Code : Consumer AffairsName of the Committee: Working Group on Consumer Protection

52. Code : Consumer AffairsName of the Committee: Working Group on “Misleading Advertisement”

53. Code : Consumer AffairsName of the Committee: Standing Committee on Packaged Commodities Rules

54. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Employer’s Federation of India

55. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Council of Management

56. Code :Name of the Committee: Council of Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management

57. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Central Board of Trustees

58. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Indian Labour Conference

59. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Emplyee’s State Insurance Corporation

60. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Standing Labour Committee

61. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Tripartite Committee on ILO Conventions

62. Code : Labour & ManagementName of the Committee: Apex committee on Skill Development Initiative

63. Code : Science & TechnologyName of the Committee: Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet (SAC-C)

64. Code : Science & Technology


chamber’s Programmes


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DATE EVENT NAME CITY

1. 24 October 20186th SMEs Excellence Award & Summit on - Innovative Financial Solutions & Support for MSMEs

New Delhi

2. 25-27 October 2018 BAPA FoodPro International Expo 2018 Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. 25 October 2018IPR Awareness Workshop "IPR for Business Success" for Startups and MSMEs

Maharashtra

4. 24-25 October 2018Inland Waterways Protocol Route and Coastal Shipping - Bilateral Talks between the Govt. of India and Bangladesh

New Delhi

5. 26 October 2018National Summit on Leadership Excellence Awards - 2018

Ranchi

6. 30 October 20186th SME Sammellan Manufacturing - Finance - Export: Challenges & Opportunities

Ahmedabad

7.31 October – 2 November2018

World Food Kazakhstan Central Asian International Almaty, Kazakhstan

8. 31 October 2018Workshop on Capacity Building on ECBC Compliance for Architects and Energy Professionals

Panchkula

9. 1 November 2018 Summit-cum-Awards on Skilling India New Delhi

10. 16 November 2018 11th Telecom India Summit New Delhi

11. 16 November 2018 Global Summit MRTechHub 2.0 Gurugram

12. 19 November 2018ECBC Workshop / Conference on Capacity Building

Panchkula

13. 19-20 November 2018Business Delegation accompanying Hon'ble President of India to Viet Nam & Viet Nam India Business Forum

Vietnam

14. 27 November 2018GEM Sustainability Certification Program - Chandigarh Chapter Launch

Chandigarh

15.28 November - 01 December

Indian Pavilion during Food Week Korea 2018

Seoul, South Korea

16. 28 November 2018Conference on Start-ups and MSMEs in Food Processing

Manipur, Imphal

17. 28 November 2018 Conference on Mining in Odisha Bhubaneswar

18. 29 November 2018Panel Discussion on Underground Space and Tunnelling following by Seminar on Contract Model Document

New Delhi

19. 1 December 2018The Energy Agenda 2030 - innovative Development

Kolkata


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20. 1 December 2018National Conference on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code

Jaipur

21. 6 December 2018 National Seminar on GST Mumbai

22. 7 December2018National Conference on Indian Valuation System

Mumbai

23. 7 December2018

National Summit cum Expo Digital Policing - Smart Policing for Public Safety "Leveraging emerging Digital Technologies to Modernize Indian Intelligence & Law Enforcement Agencies

New Delhi

24. 11 December 2018 IPR Awareness for University Goa University

25. 11 December 2018Pharmacy Connect : An Interactive Discussion

New Delhi

26. 12 December 2018 National Seminar on GST New Delhi

27. 13 December2018International Summit on "IPR and Piracy Issues in Entertainment and Media Industry

New Delhi

28. 14 December 2018 Entrepreneur & Startup Summit 2018 Pune

29. 14 December 2018India-Africa Dialogue - Networking Reception

New Delhi

30. 17 December 2018

Round Table Discussion on Power (Thermal and Hydropower) with Shri R.K. Singh, Hon'ble Minister for State for Power, New & Renewable Energy

New Delhi

31. 15-16 December 2018 Builderz Conclave Chandigarh

32. 18 December 2018IPRISM Awards and Conference on Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy

New Delhi

33. 19 December 2018National Conference on Doubling Farmers' Income

Coimbatore

34. 20 December 2018National Summit on Building Digital Ecosystem for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs)

New Delhi

35. 21 December 2018National Conference on Doubling Farmers' Income

Guntur

36. 29 December2018Conference on Sustainable Waste Management

Chandigarh

37. 3 January 2019GEM Sustainability Certification Program - Jaipur Chapter Launch

Jaipur

38. 9 January 2019 Conference on Capacity Building Panchkula


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39. 10 January 2019National Conference-cum-Exhibition & Awards on "Managing Urban Waste - Solid Waste, Plastic Waste, Electronic Waste"

New Delhi

40. 11 January 2019 IPR Awareness with MSME/industrial cluster Baroda

41. 14 January 2019Round Table Discussion on Ownership, Control Vs. Good Corporate Governance

New Delhi

42. 14 January 2019 Round Table on India as Global Destination Kolkata

43. 18 January 2019Conference on Startups and MSMEs in Food Processing

Itanagar

44. 19 January 2019 IPR Awareness with University Kurukshetra

45. 20 January 2019Textile Conclave "Exploring Growth Potential in Textile for Building New India"

Gandhinagar

46. 21 January 2019 IPR Awareness with Technical University Chandigarh

47. 25-27 January2019 India Pavilion at 3rd Nepal Agritech Kathmandu, Nepal

48. 28 January 2019 3rd ASSOCHAM Auto Forum and Award New Delhi

49. 29 January 2019 7th Infrastructure Financing Pune

50. 30 January 2019 Conference on Social Security New Delhi

51. 30 January 2019

100 days MSME Support and Outreach Campaign at Paradeep, Training Program on Strengthen MSME ECO System in Food Processing

Odisha

52. 30 January 20192nd Round Conference on Finance Clinics for MSMEs

Patiala

53. 30 January 2019 GST Conference Bengaluru

54. 1 February 2019 MSMEs Outreach Events at Goa North Goa

55. 1-19 February2019 MSMEs Outreach Events at Nainital Uttrakhand

56. 6 February 2019ASSOCHAM 4th Conference on Safe Road – Safe Life “Best Practices in Road Safety”

New Delhi

57. 7 February 2019 National Conference on Recent Challenges in

58.Taxation and the Way Forward

New Delhi

59. 8 February 2019

Face to Face Interaction with Prof. Edward I. Altman Global Credit Cycle and Prevailing Scenario, 'Will There be More Bankruptcies and Defaults and Larger than Ever Before

Mumbai


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60. 13 February2019National Conference on Management of Bio-Medical Waste and Air Pollution

New Delhi

61. 14 February2019Conference Augmenting Coal Production through Commercial

New Delhi

62. 14 February2019 Insurance Leaders Meet 2019 Kolkata

63. 18 February 2019India- Argentine Business Forum during the visit of Hon’ble President of Argentina

New Delhi

64. 19 February2019India- Argentine Business Forum during the visit of Hon’ble President of Argentina

Mumbai

65. 20 February 2019International Conference on Indian Aerospace

Bengaluru

66. 20-22 February2019 Emerging North East 2019 Guwahati

67. 21 February 201912th National Education Summit and Edu-Shine Excellence Awards 2019

New Delhi

68. 26 February 201914th Annual Banking Summit-cum-Social Banking Excellence Awards

Mumbai

69. 27 February 2019ASSOCHAM Blockchain Summit Blockchain for effective e-governance

New Delhi

70. 27 February2019National Conference on GST 2.0 - Recent Development and Way Ahead

New Delhi

71. 1-3 March 2019 Arogya Fair Kolkata

71. 8 March2019 Agri& Food Processors Conclave Hyderabad

72. 8 March2019International Women's Day : Beyond Pink The Power Of She (Soaring Heights Of Empowerment)

Ahmedabad

73. 9 March 2019Conference on New Arbitration Regime and Challenges faced by PSUs'

New Delhi

74. 13 March 20192nd National Conference and Awards on Nutrition and Food Fortification, Regulation & Supply Chain

New Delhi

75. 13 March 2019 B2B with Thai Companies Kolkata

76. 14 March2019Roundtable discussion on ‘Ease of Doing Business – Looking Forward’

New Delhi

77. 15 March2019Women’s Health Conference: Healthy Women, Healthy Economies, Healthy Communities

New Delhi

78. 16 March 2019 Conference on GST Reforms Ludhiana


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79. 19 March20193rd International Conference on Artifical Intelligence for India's Transformation

New Delhi

80. 19-22 March2019 India Pavilion in AMPER Expo Czeh Republic

81. 25-28 March2019Business Delegation to the Republic of Croatia, accompanying H.E. Shri. Ram NathKovind, Hon'ble President of India

Croatia

82. 26-28 March2019 India Pavilion at ProFood Tech 2019 USA

83. 27 March2019Awareness Campaign of New MSME Schemes for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

New Delhi

84. 28 March 2019National Summit & Awards Sports Business Infrastructure, Investment and Merchandising

New Delhi

85. 28 March2019Round Table on Export Subsidy Issues and RCEP: Challenges and Implications

New Delhi

86. 28 March2019Round Table Session on Transforming Manufacturing to Next Level

New Delhi

87. 12 April 2019 Workshop on Green Jobs New Delhi

88. 18 April 2019Roundtable discussion on proposed New Direct Tax law

New Delhi

89. 23 April 2019Business Interaction with High Powered Business Delegation from CHINA

New Delhi

90. 24 April2019National Summit on Promoting Green, Sustainable & Innovative MSMEs in India

New Delhi

91. 25 April 2019Industry and Policies – Task for New Government

Kolkata

92. 26 April 2019National conference on GST - Unresolved Issues and Agenda for the New Government

Hyderabad

93. 26 April 2019National Consultation on Real Estate Agenda for the New Government

New Delhi

94. 30 April - 2 May2019 International Exhibition - SIAL Canada Montreal, Canada

95. 30 April 2019Interactive Session with Joint Secretary - Hydro. Briefing on the National Hydro Policy cleared by the Cabinet

New Delhi

96. 2 May 2019Interactive Session with Ministry of Shipping and CBIC Officials

New Delhi

97. 4 May 2019National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

New Delhi

98. 8 May2019National conference on GST - Unresolved Issues and Agenda for the New Government

Mumbai


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99. 16 May2019National Conference on GST - Unresolved Issues and Agenda for the New Government

Chennai

100. 16 May2019Rountable discussion on Transforming Manufacturing Sector and Exports

Mumbai

101. 17 May2019 National Conference Fiscal Policy Roadmap New Delhi

102. 18 May2019Conference on GST - Annual Returns and Audits

Chandigarh

103. 20-21 May 2019Professional Training on GEM Certification Program

Jaipur

104. 21 May2019Interactive Session with International Expert on Recycling and Sustainable Technology in Roads and Highways

New Delhi

105. 28May2019ASSOCHAM Conference on Menstrual Hygiene : Need to Break the Silence and Build Awareness

New Delhi

106. 29 May 2019Roundtable Discussion on Ease of Doing Business

Hyderabad

107. 30 May 2019ASSOCHAM FINTECH SUMMIT Emerging Technologies disrupting the Financial Sector

New Delhi

108. 30 May 2019 National Conference on GST Bengaluru

109. 31 May 2019The Capital & Commodity Markets - Innovation, Challenges and Future Readiness

Kolkata,

110. 31 May 2019Conference on Goods and Services Tax GST 2.0 : Unresolved Issues and Challenges

Ahmedabad

111. 4-9 June 2019 India Pavilion in Belagro - 2019 Minsk, Belarus

112. 5 June2019 National Conference on GST Visakhapatnam

113. 7 June 2019 Summit on Skilling India-cum-Awards 2019 Ranchi

114. 7 June 2019 Conference on Artificial Intelligence Solan

115. 12-15 June 2019 Propak Asia Bangkok, Thailand

116. 13 June2019National School Healthcare Symposium : Redefine Health for Children & Adolescents

New Delhi

117. 13-14 June 2019Professional Training on GEM Certification Program

New Delhi

118. 18-21 June 2019 India Pavilion at Iran Agrofood 2019

Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, Iran


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119. 19-21 June 2019 India Pavilion at 6th Agritec Kenya Kenya

120. 21 June 2019 Pharma Expo Baddi

121. 26 June 2019National Summit Investors Protection, Education and Awareness

New Delhi

122. 25 June2019 Emerging Trends on Geospatial Technologies New Delhi

123. 26th June2019 National Conference on GST Bengaluru

124. 26 June 2019Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) WIPO-ASSOCHAM-IPO Roving Seminar

Kolkata

125. 27 June 2019Felicitation of Hon'ble Members of Parliament and Pre-Budget Discussion

New Delhi

126. 28 June 2019National Conference on Vision 2030 for Education

New Delhi

127. 28 June 2019National Conference-Cum-Exhibition & Awards: “Innovative Water Solutions”

New Delhi

128. 2 July 2019 Roundtable on Architects New Delhi

129. 3 July 2019IP Conclave and IPTSE Awards : Role of IP in Building the Nation

New Delhi

130. 4 July 20193rd ICT Startups Awards : New Era ICT Start-Ups

New Delhi

131. 6 July 2019 IBC Conference Bengaluru

132. 8 July 2019 Post Budget Conference New Delhi

133. 12 July 2019The EduMeet 2019 (Education and Employability) & Education Excellence Awards

Kolkata

134. 12 July 2019National Summit & Excellence Awards Real Estate India - Issues and Growth Strategies

New Delhi

135. 12 July 2019 APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture New Delhi

136. 12 July 2019Conference on Artificial Intelligence and its Application to Indian Market

Ahmedabad

137. 16 July 2019 IPR Awareness Program Maharashtra

138. 17 July 2019Conference–cum–Awards on Diversity & Inclusion

New Delhi

139. 17 July 2019ZEE Business Date to Dream Growth Matters Forum

Kolkata


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140. 18 July 2019 IPR Awareness Program Maharashtra

141. 18-21 July 2019 Malaysia Pack and Food Pro Malyasia

142. 20 July 2019 Civil Aviation Summit and Awards New Delhi

143. 23 July 2019Rouble Table Discussion on GST including IT Related Issues

New Delhi

144. 26 July 2019International Conference on Electric Mobility - Challenges and Opportunities

New Delhi

145. 26 July 2019National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Hyderabad

146. 26 July 2019Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Chandigarh

147. 26 July 2019National Mining, Metals & Metallurgy Summit-cum-Awards

Ranchi, Jharkhand.

148. 1 August 2019Roundtable with Urban Heritage Speaker "Partnership with US Consulate, Kolata

Kolkata

149. 2-4 August 2019India Pavilion in Profood Propack & Agbiz 2019

Sri Lanka

150. 5 August2019 Conference on Disabilities Jalandhar

151. 7-10 August 201923rd International VIETFOOD & BEVERAGE and PRO-PACK VIETNAM

Vietnam

152. 8 August 2019Conference on Sustainable Construction and Building Materials

Ahmedabad

153. 8 August 2019Conference on Japanese Investment in North East Region of India

New Delhi

154. 9 August2019Workshop on NIRYAT BANDHU” in association with DGFT

Ahmedabad

155. 19-21 August2019Business Delegation Accompanying Hon'ble Vice President of India to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

Estonia

156. 20 August 2019IPR Awareness Programme for Women University

Jaipur

157. 21 August 2019Business Meeting in honour of H.E. Mr. Edgar Lungu, President of Zambia and the accompanying delegation

New Delhi

158. 21 August2019Conference on Forecasting, Scheduling, Grid Integration

New Delhi

159. 22 August2019IPR Awareness Programme for Innovation Centre

Meerut


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160. 23 August2019 ARC Summit Mumbai

161. 23 August2019National Summit- Cum- Expo- Cum- Awards on FAD-2019

Ranchi, Jharkhand.

162. 27 August2019 Promoting Exports in MSME Industries FKCCI, Bengaluru

163. 28 August201912th India Security Summit Towards New National Cyber Security Strategy

New Delhi

164. 29 August 2019 Workshop on New GST Return Offline Tool Hyderabad

165. 29 August 2019 Conference on Mining in Karnataka Bengaluru

166. 29 August 2019MSME Sammelan "MSMEs - Growth Engine of UP's Economy

UP

167. 30 August2019Official Launch of SARAL Index at Regional Power Meeting (RPM of MOP & MNRE)

New Delhi

168. 30 August 2019Workshop on GST on New Return Offline Tool

Ranchi, Jharkhand.

169. 31 August2019 The New Indian Express - Devi Awards Kolkata

170, 31 August 2019National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Bengaluru

171. 4 September 2019 Conference on Bond Market Mumbai

172. 5 September 2019North Bengal : Growth, Opportunities for MSMEs

Siliguri

173. 7 September2019 Start-Ups Launch Pad Jaipur

174. 7 September 2019National Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Chennai

175. 9-17 September2019Business Delegation Accompanying Hon'ble President of India to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia

Slovenia

176.10 & 13 September 2019

DSEI 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International

London

177. 12 September2019 Conference on Menstrual Hygiene New Delhi

178. 13 September2019Interactive Session on Swachchta in Food Processing Sector

New Delhi

179. 17 September2019Conference on New Women for New Tomorrow

Bengaluru

180. 19 September2019 4th Technology Meet : FinTech 2019 Kolkata

181. 19 September 2019Conference on Indian Agriculture - Agenda for Inclusive Growth

New Delhi


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182. 19 September 2019 16th International Tax Conference New Delhi

183. 20 September 2019Business Meeting in honour of President of Mongolia

New Delhi

184. 24-27 September2019 World Food Moscow Moscow

185. 24 September 2019Roundtable Discussion on Manufacturing and Trade

Bengaluru

186. 24 September 2019Explore International Business Opportunities through Hong Kong Partnership with HKTDC

Bhubaneswar

187. 25 September2019 12th International Gold Summit New Delhi

188. 25 September2019Managing Committee Meeting and Extra Ordinary General Meeting

New Delhi

189. 25 September2019Explore International Business Opportunities through Hong Kong Partnership with HKTDC

Kolkata

190. 26 September2019 5th National Symposium on Nutraceuticals New Delhi

191. 26 September2019Explore International Business Opportunities through Hong Kong Partnership with HKTDC

Agartala

192. 26 September2019 ASSOCHAM Infosys Blockchain Summit Mumbai

193. 26 September2019National Conference on Recent Developments under GST Regime

Mumbai

194. 26 September2019

“Agro & Food Processing Summit :- Technology - Investment – Infrastructure” with the theme of “Madhya Pradesh.…A Land of Opportunities”

Bhopal

195. 27 September 2019

Conference on Contracting Trends & Technology Advancements in Underground Construction (Highway, Roads & Metro Tunnels)

New Delhi

196. 27 September 2019National Conference on Modernization of Railways : Vision 2030

New Delhi

197. 30 Sept-3 Oct2019 Iraq Agrofood Erbil, iraq

198. 1 October 2019Khadi - The Fabric of Freedom "A Tribute to Mahatma"

New Delhi

199. 1 October 2019 IPR Awareness Programme Pune

200. 2 October 2019 Swachh & Swasth India Patiala


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201. 2 October 2019 Swachh & Swasth India Mumbai

202. 4 October 2019India-Bangladesh Business Forum in honour of H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh

New Delhi

203. 11 October2019National Conference and Awards on Cold Chain

Mumbai

204. 13-16 October 2019Delegationt to Hong Kong for Hong Kong Electronics Show

Hong Kong

205. 16 October 2019 DillikiSoch New Delhi

206. 16 October 2019IPR Awareness for MSME and Industrial Cluster

Gandhidham

207. 17 October 2019 6th National Summit on NBFCs New Delhi

208. 18 October 2019“National Summit- Cum- Awards on Excellence in Leadership- 2019”

Bihar

209. 18 October 2019ASSOCHAM Startup Launchpad : An Elevator pitch Series

Chandigarh

210. 18-19 October 2019

ASSOCHAM Business Delegation Accompanying Shri Ram NathKovind, Hon’ble President of India to Manila, Philippines

Philippines

211. 19-23 October 2019ASSOCHAM Delegation to Uzbekistan with Chief Minister of Gujarat

Uzbekistan

212. 19 October2019 Meeting with Nepal Chamber of Commerce New Delhi

213. 25 October2019 India Steel Summit New Delhi

214. 30 October 2019

5th International Conference ROADTECH Sustainable Roads and Highways Smart Use of Available Resources for Green and Sustainable Roads

New Delhi

215. 30 October2019ASSOCHAM Startup Launchpad : An Elevator pitch Series

Jammu

216. 31 October 2019ASSOCHAM Emerging Digital Technologies Summit & Awards 2019

New Delhi

217.31 October - 2 November 2019

India Pavilion Source India at MyanFood 2019

Myanmar

218. 6 November 2019 IPR Awareness for Technical Institute NGT, Palwal

219. 7 November 2019Conference on New Women for New Tomorrow

Bangalore


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220. 8 November 2019ASSOCHAM Startup Launchpad : An Elevator pitch Series

Goa

221. 10-16 November 2019 India Pavilion at Agritechnica Germany

222. 11 November 2019 21st JRD Tata Memorial Lecture New Delhi

223. 11-14 November 2019 Foodex Saudi 2019Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

224. 13 November 2019“Women’s Leadership & Empowerment Summit & Awards 2019”

Hotel The Imperial, New Delhi

225. 13 November 2019Exhibition cum Workshop on Technologies in Food Processing

New Delhi

226. 14 November 2019Conference-cum-Awards on Diabetes Awareness, Prevention and Wellness

New Delhi

227. 14 November 2019Seminar on Recent Developments under GST Regime

Pune

228. 15-16 November 2019National Conference and Higher Education Summit

New Delhi

229. 18-21 November 2019Tri-Service Asain Defence & Security Exhibition

Thailand, Bangkok


ABOUT ASSOCHAMTHE KNOWLEDGE ARCHITECT OF CORPORATE INDIA

EVOLUTION OF VALUE CREATOR

ASSOCHAM initiated its endeavour of value creation for Indian industry in 1920. Having in its fold more than 400 Chambers and Trade Associations, and serving more than 4,50,000 members from all over India. It has witnessed upswings as well as upheavals of Indian Economy, and contributed significantly by playing a catalytic role in shaping up the Trade, Commerce and Industrial environment of the country.Today, ASSOCHAM has emerged as the fountainhead of Knowledge for Indian industry, which is all set to redefine the dynamics of growth and development in the technology driven cyber age of ‘Knowledge Based Economy’.ASSOCHAM is seen as a forceful, proactive, forward looking institution equipping itself to meet the aspirations of corporate India in the new world of business. ASSOCHAM is working towards creating a conducive environment of India business to compete globally.ASSOCHAM derives its strength from its Promoter Chambers and other Industry/Regional Chambers/Associations spread all over the country.

VISIONEmpower Indian enterprise by inculcating knowledge that will be the catalyst of growth in the barrierless technology driven global market and help them upscale, align and emerge as formidable player in respective business segments.

MISSIONAs a representative organ of Corporate India, ASSOCHAM articulates the genuine, legitimate needs and interests of its members. Its mission is to impact the policy and legislative environment so as to foster balanced economic, industrial and social development. We believe education, IT, BT, Health, Corporate Social responsibility and environment to be the critical success factors.

MEMBERS – OUR STRENGTHASSOCHAM represents the interests of more than 4,50,000 direct and indirect members across the country. Through its heterogeneous membership, ASSOCHAM combines the entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen of owners with management skills and expertise of professionals to set itself apart as a Chamber with a difference. Currently, ASSOCHAM has more than 100 National Councils covering the entire gamut of economic activities in India. It has been especially acknowledged as a significant voice of Indian industry in the field of Aerospace and Defence, Auto and Auto Ancillaries, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment & Safety, HR & Labour Affairs, Corporate Governance, Information Technology, Luxury and Lifestyle, Biotechnology, Telecom, Banking & Finance, Company Law, Corporate Finance, Economic and International Affairs, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tourism, Civil Aviation, Infrastructure, Energy & Power, Education, Legal Reforms, Real Estate and Rural Development, Competency Building & Skill Development to mention a few.

INSIGHT INTO ‘NEW BUSINESS MODELS’ASSOCHAM has been a significant contributory factor in the emergence of new-age Indian Corporates, characterized by a new mindset and global ambition for dominating the international business. The Chamber has addressed itself to the key areas like India as Investment Destination, Achieving International Competitiveness, Promoting International Trade, Corporate Strategies for Enhancing Stakeholders Value, Government Policies in sustaining India’s Development, Infrastructure Development for enhancing India’s Competitiveness, Building Indian MNCs, Role of Financial Sector the Catalyst for India’s Transformation.ASSOCHAM derives its strengths from the following Promoter Chambers: Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mumbai; Cochin Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Cochin: Indian Merchant’s Chamber, Mumbai; The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chennai; PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. Together, we can make a significant difference to the burden that our nation carries and bring in a bright, new tomorrow for our nation.

Deepak Sood Secretary General, ASSOCHAM | [email protected]

AssochAm’s RegionAl & oveRseAs offices

AssochAm RegionAl offices

AssochAm oveRseAs 28 offices

ms. Uma shashi nair, Regional Director #F1, First Floor, Richmond Plaza, No. 10 & 10/1, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Bangalore-560 025

Tel: 080-41132467/41131891/41134838; Mb: 9036333975 E-mail: [email protected]. vipul gajingwar, Regional head

608, 6th Floor, SAKAR III, Opposite Old High Court Income Tax Cross Road, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380014, Gujarat, India.

Tel: 079-2754 1728-29/2754 1876; Mb : 9810825894 E-mail: [email protected]

mrs. Perminder Jeet Kaur, Regional Director 18, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata -700019

Tel: 91-33-4005 3845/41; Fax: 91-33-4000 1149; Mb: 9674312234 E-mail: [email protected]

mr. Bharat Jaiswal, Regional Director 503/D, Mandir Marg-C, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi-834 002

Tel: 0651-6555601 /65555801/ 2242443; Mb: 9971047550 E-mail: [email protected]

mr. Ravinder singh chandla, Regional Director SCO: 55, 56, 57, IInd Floor, Sector-8C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160009

Tel: 0172-4800855, 4800865; Mb: 9815025552 E-mail: [email protected]

AssochAm coRPoRATe office

5, sardar Patel marg, chanakyapuri, new Delhi-110 021Tel: 011-46550555 (Hunting Line) • Fax: 011-23017008, 23017009


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The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of IndiaASSOCHAM Corporate Office:

5, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110 021Tel: 011-46550555 (Hunting Line) • Fax: 011-23017008, 23017009


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