Global Economic Outlook & Hedging solutions for managing Fx risk
2021-07-26 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Trade Promotion Council of India, in association with ICICI Bank, is organising a webinar on Global Economic Outlook & Hedging solutions for managing Fx risk, being organised on July 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm.
The session will evaluate the current global economic situation across economies, the predicted trajectory of recovery in the coming months and how exporters can better prepare for continued volatility in the currency market.

The panellists for the session are as follows:
• Shivom Chakravarti, Sr Economist, ICICI Bank
• Anand Pande, Zonal Head Corporate Markets Group ICICI Bank
• Virat Bahri, Deputy Director, TPCI and Editor, India Business & Trade

Key takeaways from the session:
• Economic outlook – Global and India
• Factors leading to volatility in Foreign exchange market and its impact
• Importance of Risk Management framework
• Hedging Tools to manage to forex risk

To register for the session, please click https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M2mrMtYjSl-dy_4GSB-ovQ.

Regards
Media & Corporate Communications Division
Trade Promotion Council of India
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E-mail: editorial@tpci.in

Webinar on India’s Horticulture Exports: Time to level up
2021-07-27 15:00 - 16:00
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising a webinar on Horticulture Exports: Time to level up on July 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm. This webinar has been organised to discuss issues and challenges facing India’s horticulture exports, approach of stakeholders and proposed solutions.
Currently, India ranks second globally in fruit and vegetable production. However, despite being a top fruits and vegetables producer, India’s share in global horticulture exports amounts to just 1.7% in vegetables and 0.5% in fruits.
The session will evaluate the reasons for the sector’s sub-par export performance & how they can be resolved, the international brand image of Indian horticultural export products, focus segments for exports and markets where India can gain a competitive advantage.
Key takeaways from the session:
• Challenges faced by Indian horticulture players in the international market
• Policy interventions and their role in the industry’s growth
• Reasons for low value addition of horticulture products
• Criticality of branding and GIs in improving global footprint
• How industry and government can collaborate to ensure greater value realisation and global competitiveness.
The panellists for the session include:
• Sunil Pawar, MD, Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board
• Vishal Mahajan, CEO, Jubilant Consumer Private Limited
• Prof Sukhpal Singh, Centre for Management in Agriculture, IIM Ahmedabad
• Azhar Tambuvala, Director, Sahyadri Farms
• Prof Sourav Bohra, Marketing, IIM Ahmedabad
To register for the session, click https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c_Y261KnT1G6IpCEOYq-fw

Webinar on Trade and Investment Opportunities between India and ASEAN region
2021-07-28 15:00 - 17:00
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising a webinar on Trade and Investment Opportunities between India and ASEAN countries on July 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm.
India’s relationship with the ASEAN region has been a cornerstone of its foreign policy since the formalisation of the former’s Look East policy in the 1990s. This relationship gained further momentum when the government announced the Act East policy in 2014, enunciating Connectivity, Commerce and Culture as the core areas of focus for greater India-ASEAN integration.
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement was signed in 2009, followed by the signing of the ASEAN-India Trade-in-Services and Investments agreement in 2015. In 2019-20 (before the COVID-19 pandemic hit), exports to ASEAN countries had reached US$ 31.55 billion (from US$ 18.1 billion in 2009-10) and imports had reached US$ 55.4 billion (from US$ 25.8 billion in 2009-10).
India and ASEAN countries decided to review their free trade agreement last year, to make it “more user-friendly, simple, and trade facilitative for businesses”.
The discussion will focus on the progress and potential of the bilateral relationship between India and ASEAN countries, and key potential business opportunities between the two partners.

The webinar will discuss the bilateral growth in trade and investment between India and ASEAN countries over the past decade, the major considerations for the review of the partnership and post-COVID potential for business collaboration between the two countries.

Following is a detail of the esteemed participants in the webinar:
• HE Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, Ambassador of Vietnam to India
• HE Mr. Moe Kyaw Aung, Ambassador of Myanmar to India
• Mochammad Rizki Safary, Charges d’ Affaires, Embassy of Indonesia to India
• Suresh Makhijani, Joint Director General, Trade Promotion Council of India

To register for the session, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XA1EYxrZTt6rB_hs-VaoKw

Webinar on Trade and Investment Opportunities between India and Kuwait
2021-07-29 14:00 - 16:00
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising a webinar on Trade and Investment Opportunities between India and Kuwait on July 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

India’s relationship with Kuwait has always maintained a strong trade connection. In fact, India has been among Kuwait’s top 10 trade partners over the years.

India-Kuwait bilateral trade figures in 2020 stood at US$ 6.98 billion, declining from US$ 10.5 billion in 2019. In 2020, out of US$ 7.1 billion bilateral trade figures, India’s exports to Kuwait were US$ 1.01 billion & imports from Kuwait were US$ 5.97 billion.

Top products exported to Kuwait include food items, cereals, textiles, garments, electrical and engineering equipment, ceramics, machinery and mechanical appliances, cars, trucks, buses, tyres, chemicals, jewellery, handicrafts, metal products, iron and steel. Imports are dominated by petroleum and crude oils, powered aircrafts, butanes, liquified propane, ethelyne glycol and styrene.

The discussion will focus on the current and emerging business opportunities that India and Kuwait can explore to boost their bilateral trade and investment.

Following is a detail of the esteemed participants in the webinar:
• H.E. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Kuwait.
• Smita Patil, First Secretary (Political & Commerce)
• Choji Lamba, Chairman – Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), Kuwait
• Ashok Kalra, Advisor to the Indian Business Network (IBN), Kuwait
• Sohinder Gill, CEO – Global Business, Hero Eco and Director General, SMEV
• Suresh Makhijani, Joint Director General , Trade Promotion Council of India
• Ashok Sethi, Director, Trade Promotion Council of India
The webinar will be moderated by Virat Bahri, Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Council of India.

To register for the session, click https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ado2oMehTIixUy7vi4_A-A
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Webinar on 'India- UK Free Trade Agreement- linking markets with deepening of the ties'
2021-07-30 03:00 - 16:00
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising a webinar on ‘India- UK Free Trade Agreement- linking markets with deepening of the ties’ at 3:00 PM on 30th July, 2021 (Friday).
The United Kingdom (UK) and India, as part of the Enhanced Trade Partnership, have agreed to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between them. Over the past ten years, annual bilateral trade between India and the UK has been above US$ 10 billion, standing at US$ 12.48 billion in 2020.
Direct investment from the UK into India during April 2000-March 2021 stood at US$ 35.25 billion, making UK 6th largest investor in India,. On the other hand, India accounted for 0.6% of total FDI inflow into the UK in 2019, investing US$ 11.3 billion.
Considering the current scenarios of the India-UK relation, the webinar aims to shed light on the following:

Agendas to be discussed:
• The importance of the FTA between India-UK
• Evaluating the current economic relation and prior engagements
• What Brexit means for UK-EU trade and UK industry viz-a-viz India
• Trade complementarities and potential between both the countries
• Why tariff negotiations essential to consider while negating any trade deal with UK
• Shape of non- tariff barrier post negotiation and deal
• Strategies to realise potential in services trade
• Opportunities for Investment between India-UK
• Opportunities arising for the Indian SMEs and MSMEs sector
• Importance of digital and data sectors in the agreement
• Doubling of India- UK trade by 2030 – looking through needle eye
• Growth expectations post India- UK trade agreement

Confirmed panelists for the webinar:

• Ishtiyaque Ahmed, Adviser (Industry-I), NITI Aayog, GOI
• Himanshu Tewari, Partner (Trade & Customs), KPMG India
• Jayen Mahta, Senior General Manager (Planning & Marketing) at Amul (GCMMF)
• Arpita Mukherjee, Professor at Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations
• Rohit Singh, Director, UK India business council (UKIBC)

The webinar will be moderated by Sameer Pushp, Director, Media and Corporate Communication, Trade Promotion Council of India.
Register for the session using the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tt61AxzaQSeTLw6mtkwXFA
For further details, please contact Sameer Pushp at sameer.pushp@tpci.in (contact no. +91 9811229110).

Webinar on Marine exports Rejuvenating Indias blue economy
2021-08-11 15:00 - 16:30
The Trade Promotion Council of India, is organizing a webinar on India’s Marine exports: Rejuvenating India’s blue economy on Wednesday, 11th August 2021 at 3:00 pm.
Over the last few decades, India has managed to catapult itself as the second-largest producer of inland fish in the world and accounts for about 14% of the global fish diversity. Yet, the sector is not able to reach its true export potential as fish and fish products stemming from India constitute around 10% of total global exports.
The sector lags in areas like value addition due to critical gaps in the supply chain including the seasonal nature of wild catch, stiff international competition from some of the other Asian economies, the challenges posed by global warming and pollution of aquatic bodies, and low average utilization of processing capacity. The pandemic has further added to the woes of the sector as there has been a slump in India’s seafood exports.
This webinar dives into the challenges that the sector grapples with, mechanisms for their possible resolution and the roadmap for post-COVID rejuvenation.

Key takeaways from the session:
• An understanding of India’s current marine exports – key products, markets & challenges.
• Impact of COVID-19 on the sector and strategies to cope with it.
• India’s competitiveness as a marine exporter.
• Climate change as a threat to the sector.
• The key areas for foreign investment potential in the sector.
• Role of a sustainable ocean economy in India’s post-pandemic growth.

The panellists for the session include:
• Vijaykumar Yaragal, Executive Director, National Fisheries Development Board
• Chalasani Bhaskar, Agri ESG Agripreneur
• Dr. K. Sunil Mohamed, Former Principal Scientist & Head, Molluscan Fisheries Division, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
• Virat Bahri, Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Council of India and Editor, India Business & Trade

To register for the session, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kbWXgXaLSz6aylJlhOlXiQ

Invitation to webinar on Climate change vs trade: Securing common ground
2021-08-27 15:00 - 16:30
The Trade Promotion Council of India, is organising a webinar Climate change vs trade: Securing common ground on Friday, 27th August 2021 at 3:00 pm. This webinar explores the repercussions of climate change on global trade, the inherent contradictions they lead to, and how these may be resolved.
That climate change has been one of the most important challenges of the 21st century is inevitable. It is important because it not only affects the day to day lives of individuals as natural calamities like floods and forest fires become increasingly common, but because it also poses threats to economies. The Swiss Re Institute warns that if global temperatures rise by 3.2°C, it could dent 18% of GDP of the worldwide economy.
Further, different industries will be exposed to the challenges that climate change brings. The food and beverage industry in the Indian subcontinent is one such industry. The National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture has found, by 2080 there will be a noticeable dip in the yields of rice, wheat and maize. Similarly, Cotton 2040 states that by 2040, 40% of cotton-producing regions are likely to see their growing seasons shortened, while drought could hit half of the global crop.
Given the inevitable risks of climate change, policies are being designed to intersect with international trade. For example, the EU, has announced plans to impose the first trade restrictions in the world for climate reasons. They are keen on levying an additional ‘carbon border tax’ on imports from countries that do not have strict norms for controlling industrial greenhouse gas emissions. This is bound to have an impact on foreign trade. Similarly, the Biden administration has expressed support for the notion of a “polluter import fee” as one means of achieving that goal.
Key takeaways from the session:
• An understanding of the impact of the rise in GHG emissions on the global economy
• The impact of policies like carbon border tax on global trade
• Key industries and countries that could be affected
• How companies can proactively make themselves environment smart
• Key lessons for India from international examples

The panellists for the session include:
• Mr Pushkar Mukhewar, Co-Founder & CEO, Drip Capital
• Mr. Chalasani Bhaskar, Agripreneur
• Dr Saon Ray,Visiting professor at ICRIER
• Dr Bandi Venkateswarlu, Co-Chair DBT ‘Task Force’ (TEC) on Agri Biotechnology Member, GEAC, MoEF, Govt.of India

To register for the session, please click

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A9I9XNYRRp-pSUhI14gJiw

Webinar on India-UAE F&B Trade organised by TPCI and CGI Dubai
2021-08-29 15:00 - 16:30
You are cordially invited to a webinar on India-UAE: Trade & investment opportunities in agri and food processing being organised by Trade Promotion Council of India in association with Consulate General of India (CGI) Dubai. The webinar is scheduled on August 29, 2021 at 10:30 am UAE Time, 12:00 Noon IST.
India and UAE have shared trade links that span across centuries, and continue to maintain strong bilateral trade relations. UAE was India’s third largest export destination in 2020-21, with exports from India at US$ 16.7 billion and imports at US$ 26.6 billion.
Exports from India to UAE are well diversified, including Petroleum Products, Precious Metals, Stones, Gems & Jewellery, Minerals, Food Items (Cereals, Sugar, Fruits & Vegetables, Tea, Meat, and Seafood), Textiles (Garments, Apparel, Synthetic fibre, Cotton, Yarn) and Engineering & Machinery Products and Chemicals.
UAE is also the 10th largest FDI investor in India, with investments amounting to US$ 13-14 billion. Its major investment focus has been in services (15.78%), sea transport (8.8%), power (8.34%), construction activities (infrastructure -7.15%) and construction development (townships, housing, built-up infrastructure and construction-development projects – 7.08%).
UAE has initiated attempts for a broader India-GCC dialogue on reviving talks for their bilateral Free Trade Agreement early this year. Early analysis has identified about 1,100 products, including washing machines, ACs, refrigerators, spices, tobacco, cotton fabrics, textiles and leather that can see higher exports through this deal.
The webinar on India-UAE: Trade and investment opportunities in agri and food processing aims to enlighten Indian stakeholders on the trade, investment and collaboration opportunities specifically in Food & Beverage (highlighting how India can also contribute to food security), Food Processing technology & Packaging Technology.
Following are the esteemed panellists who will be sharing their views during the webinar:
• Dr. Aman Puri, Consul General of India, Dubai
• Mr. Saleh Abdullah Lootah, Chairman, Food & Beverage Manufacturing Business Group, Dubai
• Mr Suresh Kumar, Chairman, IBPC Dubai
• Mr. Vivek Agarwal, MD, Capital Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and Chairman of Sectoral Committee on Food & Beverage, TPCI
• Mr. R. Senguttuvan, Former Chief Executive – Packaging & Printing Division, ITC Ltd & Managing Director – Wimco Ltd. & Chairman of Sectoral Committee on Food Processing & Packaging Technology, TPCI
• Mr. Sanjay Grover, Vice President – International Business Division, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd., and Vice Chairman of Sectoral Committee on Food Processing & Packaging Technology, TPCI
• Mr. Ashok Sethi, Director, Trade Promotion Council of India
The session will be moderated by Virat Bahri, Deputy Director-Media & Corporate Communications, Trade Promotion Council of India.
To register for the webinar, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gvM7SRwVRG-bnTnsTbYSKA
For any clarifications, please contact virat.bahri@tpci.in

Webinar on India-Central & East European Countries: Trade & Investment Opportunities
2021-09-23 15:00 - 16:30
You are cordially invited to an interactive webinar on “India-Central & East European Countries: Trade and Investment Opportunities” organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India in collaboration with the Embassy of Czech Republic & Embassy of Romania, New Delhi on September 23, 2021 at 3:00 pm IST.
It is hardly a secret that India enjoyed excellent political, economic and military ties with Eastern and Central Europe during the Cold War period. The following three decades have also seen a consistent growth of their bond. The CEE region is flourishing with niche capabilities in technology, defense, and IT sectors, thereby attracting India. This region is also important for India as it offers foreign companies access to the European Union’s markets but with lower operational costs than Western part of Europe.
At the same time, despite the pandemic, India is one of the brightest spots in South Asia, with its economy expected to grow by 7.2% in 2021, as per the latest UN projections. This makes it an attractive trade partner that the CEE countries just cannot ignore. Further, India has expertise when it comes to skills like the IT & technology sectors which can help build a meaningful synergy between them.
Bilateral trade in 2020 between India & CEE stood at US$ 7.9 billion according to the ITC Trade Map, with India meeting 1.13% of its import needs from CEE & constituting 0.43% of CEE’s total imports. Therefore, there is phenomenal untapped potential that the two regions can explore by advancing their military, cultural, economic and energy cooperation.
This webinar will dwell on bilateral trade relations of the two CEE nations with India, trade opportunities available for Indian industries, possibilities of collaborations, ease of doing business, import-export policies of the government including trade barriers, untapped sectors, customs regulations and formalities, other issues relevant for industries of both countries.

Key Takeaways:
• Scope of multilateral trade relations between India & CEE countries;
• Possible areas for investment and collaboration
• Ease of doing business
• Prospects of the ongoing talks for the India-EU BTIA

Following is a detail of the esteemed participants in the webinar:
• HE Mr. Milan Hovorka, Ambassador of Czech Republic
• HE Ms. Daniela Mariana Tane, Ambassador of Romania
• Mr V.K. Gauba, Additional Director General, Trade Promotion Council of India
The session will be moderated by Ms. Nikhaar Gogna, Executive Officer, Trade Promotion Council of India.

To register for the session, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fN8SYskgQKmwd2hz6LKsEA

“MASTER CLASS” with CHOITHRAMS on Winning in the GCC Market
2021-09-24 16:00 - 18:00
Dear Sir/Ma’am,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organising a Master Class with CHOITHRAMS: Learn the Dynamics of the GCC Market, on September 24, 2021 at 16:00 hrs IST. The Master Class will discuss the challenges faced by Indian F&B exporters while entering and getting established in GCC countries, and the growth dynamics and export opportunities that the region offers. Participants will also get the opportunity to learn from the success mantras followed by one of the leading distributors and hypermarkets of the region.

Given that the GCC is the most important export destination in the Middle East with high proximity to India, it becomes a go-to place for Indian exporters with phenomenal untapped trade potential.

Given the exponentially increasing adaptability of Indian Food & Beverage products at the global level, it is evident through the recent trends that brands & manufacturers are massively inclined towards expanding their global footprints through trade and exports. However, inadequate knowledge of various country specific compliances is a catch for Indian exporters.

To bridge this gap amongst industry stakeholders, TPCI is taking the initiative of orchestrating a “Master Class” series with Global Flag Bearers of the F&B industry. This knowledge sharing platform facilitates attendees to learn from global Industry ICONs about the do’s and don’ts they must keep in mind as they endeavour to build international brands.

Thereby, it also becomes a vital channel for the industry to get much sough-after mentor ship from leading Distributors & Modern Trade Channels in the easiest and most convenient format.

Prominent focus areas for the “MASTER CLASS” are:
• Key challenges faced by Indian brands & manufacturers in the GCC.
• Changing dynamics of the F&B industry in the region.
• Future potentials for the Indian F&B brands in the GCC
• Presence, penetration, and product acceptability of the Indian brands in the region.
• Importance of mainstream consumerism for the brand for its over-all success.

Following is the list of esteemed panellists for the “MASTER CLASS”:
• Mr. Kirti Meghnani, Head-Procurement, Choithrams, UAE
• Mr. Narendra Shah, Managing Director, Selmax Exports Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

To register for the webinar,
click https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y4mjX4yXSAGOqDF6NpRYYQ
For any clarifications, please contact sneha.v@tpci.in

Webinar on 'India- Australia CECA, opportunities and implications'
2021-09-28 15:00 - 16:30
You are cordially invited to join a webinar on “India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (AI-CECA) – digging complementarity and synergy in trade”, organised by Trade Promotion Council of India on 28th September, 2021 (Tuesday) at 3:00 PM.

India and Australia negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement are back into focus. By entering into trade agreement, India can gain access to best technology, innovation and R&D, enabling manufacturing of globally competitive goods and improve India’s share in global value chains.

Furthermore, Australian businesses can gain access to India’s vast consumer base, tapping opportunities in sectors including education, tourism, healthcare, financial services, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, resources and many more.

Total trade between India and Australia stood at US$ 10.7 billion in 2020. While India accounts for 2.9% share in Australia’s merchandise exports, India’s share in Australia’s total import is 1.7%. The esteemed panellists will deliberate and discuss on important aspects that should be focused on under the trade agreement and the implications for both the economies.

Agendas for discussion:
• The strategic and geopolitical relevance of India-Australia bilateral relations
• Complementarity target of India & Australia.
• Challenges in making this deal a success.
• Interoperability- Harmonise standards and remove barriers to trade and investment.
• Relationships: Invest in long term and workable relationships with the people and institutions that matter.
• Striking a knowledge partnership- Exploring synergies in technology, research, training and education sector.
• Solutions and recommendations to the government to fast-track the trade deal.

Confirmed Panellists:
• Amb Anil Wadhwa, Ex Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, IFS
• Manoj Pant, Vice Chancellor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
• Dr. Pralok Gupta, Policy Leader Fellow of the School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute, Florence and Associate Professor, Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT, New Delhi
• Surojit Gupta, Associate Editor, Times of India
• Anand Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticulture Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research
• Ravneet Pawha, Deputy Vice President (Global) & CEO (South Asia), Deakin University
• Ravi Mirchandani, Chairperson Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Western India Chapter

Date: 28th Sep 2021 (Tuesday)
Mode: Webinar over Zoom
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Duration: 1 Hour- 1 Hour 20 mins (Tentative)

Request you to please register using the below given link at the earliest as seats are limited.

Registration Link
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c8w8aQuMQfuH_lLR7ZFfeg

For further details on the event or any other clarification, please contact
Sameer Pushp (M-9811229110) at sameer.pushp@tpci.in.

Webinar on India-Bahrain trade & investment opportunities in Engineering & F&B Tech
2021-09-29 16:30 - 18:00
You are cordially invited to a webinar being organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Bahrain, on Trade & Investment Opportunities between India & Bahrain, scheduled for September 29 at 4:30 pm IST, 2:00 pm Bahrain time.
India-Bahrain relations have been traditionally strong and cordial, on the bedrock of positive political, economic and cultural exchanges. They also have a high degree of convergence on global issues. Bahrain has over 1.2 million residents that also include around 350,000 Indians, which is a major factor fuelling mutual understanding and people-to-people exchanges.
Bahrain’s GDP at current prices was recorded at US$ 33.9 billion in 2020 according to the IMF. After a contraction of 5.4% in 2020, the economy is projected to grow by 3.3% this year. While the economy has traditionally been oil dependent, it is becoming more diversified over time, offering opportunities in financial services, technology sectors, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, real estate, healthcare and education. In fact, the economy prides itself in the fact that around 80% of its GDP came from non-oil activities in 2018.
The country has progressively liberalised its economy, thereby offering more opportunities for investment. The government offers 100% foreign ownership across most sectors, with no need for a local partner. Due to these advantages, FDI into Bahrain grew by 114% in 2017, to US$ 519 million, despite global FDI falling by 23% that year (according to Economic Development Board, Bahrain). Notably the economy has US$ 32 billion in infrastructure and real estate developments that are in advanced stages of progress.
The webinar will focus primarily on the bilateral trade and investment potential for Indian and Bahraini companies in engineering goods and F&B technology.

Confirmed panelists:
• H.E. Shri Piyush Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Bahrain
• HE Abdul Nabi Alshoála, Founding Chairman of Bahrain India Society
& Chairman of Al Fanar Investment
• CA P S Balasubramanyam, Vice Chairman – Bahrain India Society
& MD, Assure Group
• Ebrahim Mohamed Ali Zainal, Chairman of Trafco Group
• Fareed Bader, Chairman & Managing Director, Bader Group of Companies and Chairman of Industrial committee at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Sanjay Grover, VP – International Business Division, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited and Vice Chairman, Sectoral Committee on Food Processing and Packaging Technology
• Deodutta Despandey, Strategic Business Unit Head – Thermax and Hon. Member, Sectoral Committee on Food Processing and Packaging Technology
• Ashok Sethi, Director, Trade Promotion Council of India
Session will be moderated by Virat Bahri, Deputy Director-Media & Corporate Communications, Trade Promotion Council of India.
To register for the session, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7n2ONlPNS_ufjTvcjjkLDg

Hydrogen: The key to a carbon free future?
2021-10-28 15:00 - 16:30
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising an interactive webinar on “Hydrogen: The key to a carbon free future?” organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm IST.

Climate change is inevitably one of the most perilous man made challenges of the 21st century, with expectations of a severe economic fallout. For example, frequent cyclones will hamper global shipping, while the rise in sea levels will have an adverse impact on marine ecology; thereby hurting seafood exports. The Swiss Re Institute warns that if global temperatures rise by 3.2°C, it could dent 18% of GDP of the global economy.

To combat climate change, countries across the world are exploring various forms of renewable energy. Green hydrogen (produced using renewable energy) and blue hydrogen (made from natural gas) are regarded as the latest arsenal in this global fight.

Reckoned as the most abundant element in nature, hydrogen has multifarious applications – ranging from transportation and marine sectors to refineries of petroleum and the steel and fertiliser industries. In case of India, according to an estimate by TERI, demand for hydrogen in India is expected to increase 3-10 fold by 2050.
India aspires to become a global leader in the production and exports of hydrogen over the next few years. In addition to the National Hydrogen Mission, it is mulling a proposal to make it mandatory for user industries like oil refineries and fertiliser manufacturers and subsequently steel and transportation to produce/procure green hydrogen.
While the government’s ambition has to be lauded, there are a number of challenges associated with the use of green and blue hydrogen in India. These pertain to lack of adequate technology, storage, transportation, development of new materials, electrolysis, safety standards and regulatory regime. This webinar will delve into these challenges, what a shift to a hydrogen-based economy entails for Indian industry and the exciting opportunities that this sector presents going forward.
Key takeaways:
• Role of the National Hydrogen Energy Mission in addressing threats posed by climate change.
• Various industrial applications of green & blue hydrogen, how will a hydrogen economy impact Indian industry?
• Challenges associated with production & adoption of green and blue hydrogen in India.
• Roadmap for India to become a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen.
• Business and investment opportunities in India and learnings from international best practices.

Following is a detail of the esteemed participants in the webinar:
• Gopal Krishna Agarwal, National Spokesperson – Economic Affairs, BJP (Keynote speaker)
• Sturle Pedersen, Chairman of the Board, Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt Ltd
• Umesh Sahdev, Executive Chairman, Hydrogenium Resources Pvt Ltd
• Prof Shirish S Garud, Director, Renewable Energy Technologies, TERI

The session will be moderated by Ms. Nikhaar Gogna, Executive Officer, Trade Promotion Council of India.
To register for the session, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1D7uEiixTHarAJpMLsvkGA

India-UAE F&B Buyer-Seller Meet
2021-11-22
INDIA-UAE F&B BUYERS-SELLERS MEET
DUBAI, UAE
22 NOV 2021

MEET THE PROMINENT MIDDLE EASTERN IMPORTERS & DISTRIBUTORS OF INDIAN F&B PRODUCTS AND SOME OF THE ICONIC MODERN TRADE OUTLETS IN DUBAI, UAE.

Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is organizing Indian Food & Beverage Industry delegation to UAE consisting of manufacturers and exporters of Indian origin Food & Beverages aiming to promote and open new business avenues in both the countries in a big way. The primary focus of this delegation is to facilitate a platform instrumental in establishing direct contact between the Indian exporters and the prominent Middle Easter Buyers. This shall be executed by arranging one-on-one B2B meetings between the buyers and sellers. The number of participant entries in the BSM is limited and shall be taken purely on first-cum-first service basis.

Food Trade with UAE & Opportunities Ahead.
Given that the GCC is the most important export destination in the Middle East with high proximity to India, it becomes a go-to place for Indian exporters with phenomenal untapped trade potential. UAE being the most cosmopolitan market in the Middle East becomes one of the key and promising trading partner for India as far as the Food & Beverage segment is concerned.
Given the UAE imports US$ Million 1,834.9 worth food & beverages every year from the world with top importing products as Agro commodities, food preparations, coffee, tea, sweets & confectionery, frozen and fresh food items, etc.
India currently caters to less than 15% in total European F&B imports in the above mentioned product segments. Hence, this platform will offer Indian manufacturers and exporters from Agro commodities, food preparations, coffee, sweets, bakery & confectionery, fresh & frozen food products, canned items etc. to establish direct contact with importers of UAE for initiating / expanding business in the country.
In case you wish to take advantage of doing large scale F & B trade with UAE, please feel free to connect on the below mentioned numbers:

Mr. Bhanu Vashishtha
Deputy Director
M: +91- 9205883423
E: bhanu.v@tpci.in
Mr. Vishal Talia
Assistant Director
M: +91-9205883435
E: talia.v@tpci.in
Mr. Tarique Khan
Assistant Director
M: +91-9205883428
E: tarique.khan@tpci.in

Trade Promotion Council of India
9, 2nd Floor, Scindia House, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001, India
Email: info@tpci.in | Web: www.tpci.in

INDIAN FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY DELEGATION
2021-11-23 - 2021-11-25 | Dhaka, International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is organizing an Indian Food Processing & Packaging Technology exporters’ delegation to Dhaka, Bangladesh during November 23-25, 2021, to help Indian food technology exporters in expanding their market share in Bangladesh.

Over the past few years the food, beverage, dairy, snacks & spices processing sector in Bangladesh is growing rapidly. As a result the requirements of latest machinery and equipment along with consumables for these industries is showing a growing trend.

The B2B delegation will enable one-on-one meetings with F&B manufacturers, edible oil, dairy processors, snacks and spice processors, importers, distributors from the following segments along with factory visits to understand their requirement and scale. Decision makers from 50 companies in Bangladesh will participate in this event:

● Food & Beverage Processors.
● Dairy Processors.
● Snacks processors.
● Spice Processors

The profile of the delegation would comprise decision makers from Indian companies in the following segments:

● Dairy Processing Technology
● Heating Technology

● F&B Processing Technology
● Freezing Technology

● Snacks processing Technology
● Packaging Technology

● Ancillary Technology (Conveyors, Pumps, Valves, Automation & Control)
● Food Ingredients

Visitor Profile:

● Processors
● Investors

● Importers
● Industry Specialists & Professionals

● Decision Makers & Procurement Managers
● Government Officials

●Trade Agents
● Trade Association

Participation Cost

PACKAGE
SUBSIDIZED PRICE FOR TPCI MEMBERS*
PRICE FOR NON-MEMBERS*

Package Inclusions:
● B2B meetings
● 1 Return Economy Ticket to Dhaka (Ex- Del only)
● Hotel on Single Occupancy Basis
INR 1,00,000/- + 18% GST
INR 1,50,000/- + 18% GST

*18% GST shall be applicable on participation amount. In case of cancellation of the program by TPCI due to COVID-19, the entire deposit will be refunded back to the respective participants.

For more details, please connect with Mr. Shivam Giri Mob: 8287900311 Email: shivam.g@tpci.in for Indian Food Processing & Packaging Technology Delegation to Bangladesh for any further details.

India-Europe Dyes, Chemical and Ceramic Virtual Fair
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-03
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising India-Europe Dyes, Chemical and Ceramic Virtual Fair on 1-3 December 2021 to realise the potential in the European market for chemicals and ceramic products.

Focus countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Metropolitan, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Serbia.

Market Potential
India stands out in the global market when it comes to chemicals and ceramic industries. The country is the 12th largest exporter of chemicals and 5th largest exporter of ceramic products.
The European market offers vast opportunities in the chemical sector, accounting for 39% of global imports of chemical and petrochemical products. The import demand of these products in the European market has grown at a CAGR of 3% during 2016-20.
Similarly, for ceramic products, the European market accounts for 39.7% of global demand, importing US$ 18.3 billion worth of ceramic products during 2020.
India currently caters to 20.3% of the import demand for ceramic products in European market, whereas for chemical and petroleum products, it accounts for 1.7% of Europe’s total imports. This show intends to foster deeper relationships between Indian exporters of chemical and ceramic products and European buyers.

Key features of the event:
• Virtual booths with posters demonstrating Profile & Products
• Digital Business Card and Company Brochure Stand
• Multiple Product Listing with Catalogue Picture and Video Upload
• Virtual Chat Facility with Buyers/Visitors
• Video Conference Facility with Buyers/Visitors
• Complete schedule and management of meetings

Webinar on Cross border e-commerce: Catalyst for $1-tn exports?
2021-12-01 15:00 - 17:00
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising a webinar on Cross border e-commerce: Catalyst for $1-tn exports? on December 1 at 3:00 pm. The webinar will focus on the growing trend of cross border e-commerce, India’s current penetration and potential in the area and how exporters can leverage this exciting trend to ramp up their international footprint.

According to Zion Market Research, global cross-border B2C e-commerce market earned revenue worth US$ 562.1 billion in 2018 and is predicted to reach US$ 4,195.4 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of nearly 28.4% during 2020-2027. Growing internet penetration, increased propensity for e-commerce, secure payment options and the rise in globalisation is fuelling this market and opening up myriad opportunities for sellers.

E-commerce is likely to be the fastest-growing segment in retail in India in the coming 5-10 years as growing its share of total retail from 3% to 10-15%. E-commerce is likely to play a larger role in India’s cross border trade and business. India crossed US$ 1 billion in exports for cross border e-commerce in 2020. Categories like handicrafts, home and linen, bedsheets, curtains, upholstery and apparel enjoy strong demand abroad. Amazon has been a frontrunner in leveraging this model with the launch of its service to allow sellers on its platform to sell to US and UK customers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated a drastic shift in consumer behaviour in favour of online channels. Even as consumers are opening up to cross-border online shopping, companies are looking at strategies that can help them leverage this medium more effectively. SMEs get a vital route to expand internationally and even OEMs can bypass long channels to directly reach customers. Over 50% of customers used D2C for buying consumable or durable products during COVID pandemic.

On the other hand, companies have to tackle multiple challenges including lack of knowledge about regional tax regulations, compliance, data protection laws, payment and return related issues, returns, and import/export legislations. Customers cite issues such as high prices, delayed deliveries, low trust in terms of quality, etc.

The webinar aims to enlighten exporters on the dynamics of cross border e-commerce and the strategies that can help them leverage this trend.

Following is the list of esteemed panellists for the session:
● Dr K Rangarajan, Centre Head & Professor, IIFT, Kolkata Campus
● Rajat Wahi, Partner, Deloitte India
● Venkat Nott, Founder & CEO, Vinculum
● Deep Bajaj, Founder & CEO, Sirona Hygiene Pvt Ltd
The session will be moderated by Virat Bahri, Deputy Director, Trade Promotion Council of India and Editor, India Business & Trade

Takeaways from the webinar
● Product/market opportunities in cross-border e-commerce for Indian brands, particularly SMEs.
● Payment-related issues, regulatory challenges like data protection, export controls, etc. across markets
● Policy and regulatory interventions needed to propel cross-border e-commerce in India
● Online channel strategy and how to build a direct-2-consumer (D2C) channel for cross-border e-commerce.
● Opportunities, practical problems and solutions, while promoting your brand across markets
● Technology interventions that could propel the growth of this sector in the coming future.

To register for the session, click https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7JWBWRosStKtP8RTSBrhSA. For any queries, please contact editorial@tpci.in

Indian Information Technology & Telecom Virtual Trade Fair for African Countries
2021-12-07 - 2022-01-21
Trade Promotion Council of India is organising the India-Africa IT & Telecom Virtual Trade Fair for African countries on 7-9 December 2021. The event aims to enable Indian exporters tap into the huge potential in the telecom and IT sector of the African market.
India’s telecom and IT sector is experiencing robust growth in the world market, with segments such as mobile witnessing exponential growth.
Focused Countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Market Potential
In Africa, there is growing penetration of mobile users, with around 330 million unique subscribers. Currently, mobile penetration rate in the region is around 38%. Ratio of mobile lines to total population is also high at 80% for Kenya, 70% for Tanzania, 130% for South Africa, 110% for Namibia and 100% for Ghana. High number of subscriptions and mobile connections imply that Africa is on track to a highly developed IT and telecom sector.
In West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region, investments in the telecom sector are expected to grow the market size of the industry by a CAGR of 0.4% during 2020-25, reaching US$ 1.5 billion. In terms of goods trade, these regions import more than US$ 112.5 billion worth of goods such as electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers. Currently India caters to only 3% of this market’s import demand. The expanding market in these regions provides untapped opportunities to Indian companies.
Key features of the event
• Virtual booths with posters demonstrating Profile & Products
• Digital Business Card and Company Brochure Stand
• Multiple Product Listing with Catalogue Picture and Video Upload
• Virtual Chat Facility with Buyers/Visitors
• Video Conference Facility with Buyers/Visitors
• Complete schedule and management of meetings

Mode: Online
Date: December 7-9, 2021

Source India Turkey
2021-12-14 - 2021-12-17 | istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with support of Department of Commerce, Government of India is organizing the upcoming edition of its flagship export promotion event called Source India at Istanbul, Turkey from 14th-17th December, 2021. This is expected to be a premier B2B trade fair covering multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Food Processing Technologies, Food Packaging Technologies, Food & Beverages and Ceramic Tiles.

In 2020, Turkey’s merchandise imports from around the world touched US$ 219.5 billion, with China being its top supplying market followed by Germany, Russian Federation, USA and Italy. Turkey’s top imports are mineral fuels, IT and machinery, steel, iron, electrical machinery, vehicles, plastics, gems, metals, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals.

In 2020, Turkey’s imports from India reached at US$ 4.8 billion. Mineral fuels, petroleum, synthetic filament yarns, and components, parts and accessories for vehicles, reactive dyes, and jewelry were imported were the top export from India to Turkey. India has a large export potential in raw materials of advanced pharmaceutical industry and in food products, especially olive oil, hard-shelled fruit and dry fruits, given the market dynamics of Turkey. The construction sector is expected to register a recovery, growing by 5.6% in 2021 after the pandemic setback last year and further maintain a growth rate of 6% during 2022-25, which can be lucrative for tiles and construction materials companies.

Indian IT firms could explore opportunities in Turkey, and focus on investing in subsidiaries and joint ventures in the areas of e-governance, financial services and e-education, according to a report by EXIM Bank. Indian companies could also share their expertise in software and services with Turkey’s BFSI sector.

Exhibitor Profile
• Information Technology and Telecommunication
• Food Processing Technologies
• Food Packaging Technologies
• Ceramic Tiles and Construction Material Technologies
• Food & Beverages

Inclusions:
• B2B meetings
• 1 Return Economy Ticket to Istanbul (Ex-Del, Ex-Mum only)
• Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis

Date: December 14-17, 2021
Venue: Istanbul, Turkey

TPCI-ICICI Live Interaction on Clearing your pending export bills
2022-01-29 15:00 - 16:30
Trade Promotion Council of India, in collaboration with ICICI Bank is organizing a webinar to provide exporters with expert advice and guidance on Clearing your pending export bills. The session is scheduled for January 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
The session will be conducted by Mr Harjeet Singh, Subject Matter Expert – Trade, ICICI Bank Ltd and moderated by Mr Virat Bahri, Deputy Director, Media & Corporate Communications, Trade Promotion Council of India.
Following is a brief overview of the session:

RBI Guidelines for Exporters
Handling regularization issues like invoice mismatch, write-off or extension.
Live interaction and Q&A Session.

The registration link for the session is https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8254326680348353551 Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with information on joining the webinar.
For any further information, please contact editorial@tpci.in
Regards
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Trade Promotion Council of India,
9, Scindia House, Connaught Circus,
New Delhi- 110001, India
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Webinar on F&B Trade and Investment Opportunities between India and West Canada
2022-02-22 20:30 - 22:00
Trade Promotion Council of India in association with the Consulate General of India, Vancouver is organizing a webinar on Trade & Investment Opportunities between India & West Canada on February 22 at 8:30 pm IST, 7 am Vancouver time.
Canada is a key trading partner for India in the North American region. Two-way trade between India and Canada increased from US$ 3.21 billion in 2010 to US$ 6.8 billion in 2019, before dropping to US$ 5.6 billion in 2020. India’s exports to Canada were recorded at US$ 2.8 billion in 2020, which is just around 0.7% of Canada’s imports from the world. India’s share in Canada’s F&B imports, on the other hand is around 1.31%, which is well below potential.
The webinar will focus on trade and investment opportunities for Indian companies specifically in the region of West Canada, which includes
Confirmed panelists:
Mr Manish, Consul General of India, Vancouver, Canada
Mr Tony Singh, CEO & President, Fruiticana
Mr. Abhishek Poddar, Vice Chairman, Food & Beverage Sectoral Committee, TPCI
Mr Suresh Kumar Makhijani, Joint Director General, Trade Promotion Council of India
Mr Ashok Sethi, Director, Trade Promotion Council of India
The session will be moderated by Virat Bahri, Deputy Director-Media & Corporate Communications, Trade Promotion Council of India.
To register for the session,
click: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A6nhP-kqRSab5-CroHXnvg

Date: February 22, 2022
Mode: Webinar
Time: 8:30 pm IST
Duration: 60-90 minutes (tentative)

For further details and other clarifications, contact Virat Bahri – +91-96671-82697.

Webinar on the Future of Cryptocurrency in India
2022-03-09 15:00 - 16:30
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), will be organizing a webinar on The Future of Cryptocurrency in India on 9th March 2022 (Wednesday), 3:00 pm. The panelists will deliberate upon the growth of cryptocurrency in India and the implications of policy mechanisms being devised to regulate this sector.

Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), will be organizing a webinar on The Future of Cryptocurrency in India on 9th March 2022 (Wednesday), 3:00 pm. The panelists from industry and academia will discuss the growth of cryptocurrency in India and the implications of policy mechanisms being devised to regulate this sector.
Experts believe that cryptocurrencies are intended to revolutionize finance and have the potential to play a critical role in how finance pans out in the future. These borderless transactions have, of late, become very popular all over the world, with India being among the top countries as far as cryptocurrency market is concerned. One of the reasons for this is that cryptocurrencies and other crypto products (like non-fungible tokens or NFTs) entail decentralized finance.
Given the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in India, the government is working on the ‘Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill’. What makes this even more interesting is that the proposed bill also seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India (with some exceptions) and introduce an official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Another recent development is that while India has decided to not recognise bitcoin as a legal tender, the 2022-23 Union Budget has proposed to impose a 30% tax on gains made on such trades, besides subjecting crypto transactions beyond a threshold to 1% TDS.
In context of the ongoing debate on whether crypto currency is a boon or a bane, this webinar analyses the implications of cryptocurrency for businesses & the economy and the possible contours that cryptocurrency regulation should now take.
The focus topics for the webinar are:
● The factors driving cryptocurrency’s global adoption
● Implications of cryptocurrency for businesses
● Why does cryptocurrency need to be regulated & what is the crypto bill?
● Industry’s take on the budget proposition of imposing tax on gains from crypto transactions
● India having an official digital currency and its implications
The speakers for the session are as follows:
● Sumit Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO, CoinDCX
● Dr Sushmita Ruj, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney
● Sanchit Vijay, Partner – Deals & Valuations, Corporate Professionals
● Dr Suranjali Tandon, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
To register for the session, click
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_usTGlV-HSMKhNLOUscHV6g
For further details, contact Nikhaar Gogna at editorial@tpci.in

B2B delegation of Pharma sector to Russia
2022-07-18 - 2022-07-24
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 20-exporter B2B delegation of Pharma sector to Russia on from 18th – 24th July, 2022.

Indo-Russia Pharma Delegation is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with stakeholders within the Russian Pharmaceutical industry.

It is an important inclusive meeting place for food and beverage innovation:
● Collaborate with the prominent & new importers, retailers, distributor, wholesalers & partners from Russia.
● Grow your business in one of the fastest growing markets as Russian drug makers are increasingly looking towards the Indian pharma industry for supplies.
● Nurture your business relationships by meeting the existing partners and flag bearers from the Russian Pharmaceutical industry

Product Segments:

Active Pharma Ingredients (APIs)
Key Starting Materials (KSMs)
Complex generic drugs Biopharmaceuticals
Phyto pharmaceuticals

Complex excipients
Equipment and instruments
Anti-Retroviral drugs
Cardiovascular drugs

Anti-diabetic drugs
Anti-cancer drugs
Auto-immune drugs
Repurposed drugs

Cell based or gene therapy products
Orphan drugs
Special empty capsules
Drug Intermediaries (Dls)

The B2B meetings will be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Itinerary:

DATE
EVENT

18th July, 2022
Departure from India

19th July, 2022
Meetings with buyers from Russia at the Hotel (for selected delegates)

20th July, 2022
Buyer Seller Meet in Moscow, Russia

21st July, 2022
Meetings with Associations and Buyers of Pharmaceuticals and Hospitals Equipment

22nd July, 2022
BSM at St. Petersburg, Russia (Tentative)

23rd July, 2022
Meetings with Buyers in St. Petersburg, Russia

24th July, 2022
Departure from Russia

We are inviting you to join the delegation and avail the excellent opportunity to showcase your products and negotiate with the best companies in Russia.

PACKAGE
SUBSIDIZED PRICE FOR TPCI MEMBERS

Table Space with travel package
Inclusions:
● 1 Table, 3 Chairs
● 1 day Buyer Seller Meet
● 2 Days of Buyer office visits in Russia
● 6 night hotel accommodation on Twin Sharing
● Return Airfare from Ex-Delhi
● Transfers from Hotel to Venue and Venue to Hotel
SUBSIDIZED PRICE FOR TPCI MEMBERS
INR 3,00,000/- +18% GST

PRICE FOR NON- MEMBERS
INR 3,75,000/- + 18% GST

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 20th June 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first serve basis.

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:
Aun Alia
Trade Promotion Council of India
Phone: +91-11-40727225
Mob: +91-9205883421 Email: a.alia@tpci.in

India-GCC Buyers-Sellers Meet on Food and Beverage
2022-07-18 - 2022-07-19
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 30-exporters B2B delegation of Food and Beverage sector to Dubai, UAE on 18th -19th July, 2022.

TPCI is pleased to invite its members and industry partners from Food & Beverage sector to join the India-GCC BSM on F&B for promoting and generating new business avenues & orders from the GCC in a big way. The BSM will be followed by the store visits arranged exclusively for the exporters to some of the prominent Modern Trade Outlets in Dubai.

The India-GCC BSM on F&B organized by TPCI brings together the leading food and beverage importers, prominent distributors and some of the iconic modern trade outlets in the GCC countries, viz., Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain & the UAE to explore the most diverse range of new and innovative products offered by the Indian F&B industry.

India-GCC BSM is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with stakeholders within the global food community.

It is an important inclusive meeting place for food and beverage innovation:

Collaborate with the prominent & new importers, retailers, distributor, wholesalers & partners from the GCC
Grow your business in one of the fastest growing markets with a large appetite for processed food, beverage, agri, health and innovational products.
Nurture your business relationships by meeting the existing partners and flag bearers of the industry from the GCC

Product Segments:

Grains & Cereals
Spices & Food Preparation
Tea & Coffee
Indian Ethnic Sweets & Snacks

Bakery & Confectionery
Fresh & Frozen Food Products
Canned Items
Kitchen Staples

Non – Alcoholic Beverages
Ready-to-Eat
Ready-to-Cook
Health Food etc.

The B2B meetings of the Indian F&B exporters shall be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Itinerary:

DATE
EVENT

Day 01
BSM at Dubai

Day 02
Visit to Leading Modern Trade Outlets in Dubai

Participation Charges:

INCLUSIONS
SPECIAL RATES

BSM, Luncheon Meetings,
Hosted Buyers from the GCC, Transfers
FOR TPCI Members : Rs. 1,00,000 + GST / person
FOR Non Members: Rs. 1,40,000 + GST / person

* Travel package to be arranged on request; cost to be payable by the participant

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 24th June 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:
Sneha Varma
Trade Promotion Council of India
Phone: +91-11-40727277
Mob: +91-8287900309
Email: sneha.v@tpci.in

Download Registration Form

India-Australia Buyers-Sellers Meet on Food and Beverage
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 30-exporters B2B delegation of Food and Beverage sector to Sydney & Melbourne, Australia on 26th & 28th July, 2022.

TPCI is pleased to invite its members and industry partners from Food & Beverage sector to join the India-Australia BSM on F&B for promoting and generating new business avenues & orders from the Australia in a big way.

The India-Australia BSM on F&B organized by TPCI brings together the leading food and beverage importers, prominent distributors and some of the iconic modern trade outlets in Australia to explore the most diverse range of new and innovative products offered by the Indian F&B industry.

India-Australia BSM is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with stakeholders within the global food community.

It is an important inclusive meeting place for food and beverage innovation:
● Collaborate with the prominent & new importers, retailers, distributor, wholesalers & partners from the Australia
● Grow your business in one of the fastest growing markets with a large appetite for processed food, beverage, Agri, health and innovational products.
● Nurture your business relationships by meeting the existing partners and flag bearers of the industry from the Australia

Product Segments:

Grains & Cereals
Spices & Food Preparation
Tea & Coffee
Indian Ethnic Sweets & Snacks

Bakery & Confectionery
Fresh & Frozen Food Products
Canned Items
Kitchen Staples

Non – Alcoholic Beverages
Ready-to-Eat
Ready-to-Cook
Health Food etc.

The B2B meetings of the Indian F&B exporters shall be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Itinerary:

DATE
EVENT

24th July, 2022
Departure from India

26th July, 2022
BSM at Sydney

27th July, 2022
Departure to Melbourne

28th July, 2022
BSM at Melbourne

29th July, 2022
Departure from Melbourne

Participation Charges:

Package
Delegate Package-Australia
(Melbourne & Sydney)
Note:
● Valid IEC is must.
● 1 person per company at subsidized price allowed.

Inclusions
● Local group transfers (City to City, Hotel, Venue as per specified movement chart).- for 1 PAX
● Luncheon during business hours on BSM days.
● Hotel Stay For 1 PAX on Twin Sharing basis
● Visa Assistance as long as it is applied as per the specified deadline.
● Visa Fees excluded

Subsidized Price in INR
INR 3,00,000/- (For TPCI Members) + 18% GST

INR 3,75,000/- (For Non Members) + 18% GST

Package

Only BSM:
(Melbourne & Sydney)

Inclusions
● Luncheon during business hours on BSM days for 1 Pax.
● Visa Assistance as long as it is applied as per the specified deadline.
● Visa Fees excluded
● City to City transfer excluded

Subsidized Price in INR
INR 1,50,000/- (For TPCI Members) + 18% GST

INR 1,75,000/- (For Non Members) + 18% GST

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 20th June 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:
Nupur Kumaria
Trade Promotion Council of India
Phone: +91-11-40727277
Mob: +91-9205883427
Email: Nupur.k@tpci.in

Download Application Form

TPCI's CEO Level Exploratory Mission to Sydney
2022-08-23 - 2022-09-25
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 15 member B2B delegation to Sydney for the Australia-India Business Summit which is scheduled to be held on 23-25 August 2022. The event will be attended by the CEOs and senior members of top companies from education, ed-tech, healthcare, med-tech, sports and entertainment, travel & hospitality, defence, aerospace, cyber-security, agriculture, agri-tech and sustainable infrastructure sectors.

TPCI invites its members and industry partners from education, ed-tech, healthcare, med-tech, sports and entertainment, travel & hospitality, defence, aerospace, cyber-security, agriculture, agri-tech and sustainable infrastructure sectors to join the delegation. The event will be an excellent platform for promoting and generating new business avenues with Australia in a big way.

The Summit is an excellent opportunity for the Indian delegation to:
● Collaboratewith established & new importers/partners from Australia.
● Pitch for investment, technology transfer, R&D expertise, skill development and forging new alliances with the Australian industry.
● Growbusiness in one of the fastest growing markets with a large appetite for agri, health, defence, cyber security, education, travel and hospitality & sustainability solutions.
● Nurturebusiness relationships by meeting flag bearers of the Australian industry.

Below is the flow of the event for your reference:

DAY
SESSION
B2B Connect

1
SESSION-1
Education Industry Panel Discussion
RTOs, Skill Based Career

SESSION-2
Keynote Healthcare & Medtech CEO Round Table
Expo Showcase, Startup Pitch, Agreement signing

2
SESSION-1
Growth Opportunities in AgriTech Discussion
Workshop & Showcase

SESSION-2
Tourism & Hospitality/Sports Panel Discussion
Expo Showcase, Startup Pitch, Agreement signing

3
SESSION-1
Defence, Aerospace & Cybersecurity Discussion
Showcase

SESSION-2
Circular Economy/Sustainable Infrastructure Panel Discussi
Expo Showcase, Startup Pitch, Agreement signing

The delegation will depart from New Delhi on 22nd August and depart from Australia on 26th August.

TPCI officers subsidized package for representatives from participating companies which is given below:

Package 1:
INR 1,50,000 + GST
Summit entry + accommodation per person
(excluding ticket and visa fee)

Package 2:
INR 80,000 + GST
Summit entry per person
(excluding accommodation, ticket and visa fee)

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the summit is August 2, 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:

In case of any queries, please feel free to reach out to Ms Nikhaar Gogna at email editorial@tpci.in; and cell +91 9818995401.

India-UK Buyers-Sellers Meet on Food and Beverage, United Kingdom
2022-08-30 - 2022-09-01
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 30-exporters B2B delegation of Food and Beverage sector to London & Birmingham, United Kingdom on 30th August & 01st September 2022.

TPCI is pleased to invite its members and industry partners from Food & Beverage sector to join the India-UK BSM on F&B for promoting and generating new business avenues & orders from the United Kingdom in a big way.

The India-UK BSM on F&B organized by TPCI brings together the leading food and beverage importers, prominent distributors and some of the iconic modern trade outlets in United Kingdom to explore the most diverse range of new and innovative products offered by the Indian F&B industry.

India-UK BSM is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with stakeholders within the global food community.

It is an important inclusive meeting place for food and beverage innovation:

Collaborate with the prominent & new importers, retailers, distributor, wholesalers & partners from the UK.
Grow your business in one of the fastest growing markets with a large appetite for processed food, beverage, Agri, health and innovational products.
Nurture your business relationships by meeting the existing partners and flag bearers of the industry from the UK.

Product Segments:

Grains & Cereals
Spices & Food Preparation
Tea & Coffee
Indian Ethnic Sweets & Snacks

Bakery & Confectionery
Fresh & Frozen Food Products
Canned Items
Kitchen Staples

Non – Alcoholic Beverages
Ready-to-Eat
Ready-to-Cook
Health Food etc.

The B2B meetings of the Indian F&B exporters shall be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Itinerary:

DATE
EVENT

30th August, 2022
BSM at London

01st Sept, 2022
BSM at Birmingham

Participation Charges:

1. Delegate Package-United Kingdom
(London & Birmingham)
Note:
● Valid IEC is must.
● 1 person per company at subsidized price allowed.

Inclusions
● Local group transfers
(Hotel, Venue as per specified movement chart).- for 1 PAX
● Luncheon during business hours on BSM days.
● Hotel Stay For 1 PAX on Twin Sharing basis
● Visa Assistance as long as it is applied as per the specified deadline.
● Visa Fees included
● International Flights excluded

Subsidized Price in INR
INR 2,50,000/- (For TPCI Members) + 18% GST
INR 3,25,000/- (For Non Members) + 18% GST

2. Only BSM:
(London & Birmingham)

Inclusions
● Luncheon during business hours on BSM days for 1 Pax.
● Visa Assistance as long as it is applied as per the specified deadline.
● Visa Fees included
● City to City transfer included

Subsidized Price in INR
INR 2,00,000/- (For TPCI Members) + 18% GST
INR 3,00,000/- (For Non Members) + 18% GST

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 25th July 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.
Download Registration form

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:

Nupur Kumaria
Trade Promotion Council of India
Phone: +91-11-40727277
Mob: +91-9205883427
Email: Nupur.k@tpci.in

Business Delegation of Food & Beverage Exporters to Bahrain & Saudi Arabia
2022-09-11 - 2022-09-17
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 30-exporters B2B delegation of Food and Beverage sector to Bahrain & Saudi Arabia, during 11th – 17th September, 2022.

TPCI is pleased to invite its members and industry partners from Food & Beverages sector to join the India – Bahrain – Saudi Arabia BSM on F&B for promoting and generating new business avenues & orders from the region in a big way.

The F&B delegation to Bahrain & Saudi Arabia organized by TPCI brings together the leading food and beverage importers, prominent distributors and some of the iconic modern trade outlets in the region to explore the most diverse range of new and innovative products offered by the Indian F&B industry. India – Bahrain – Saudi Arabia BSM is a unique opportunity to exchange business ideas & opportunities with stakeholders within the global food community.

Product Segments:
Grains & Cereals
Spices & Food Preparation
Tea & Coffee
Indian Ethnic Sweets & Snacks
Organic, Vegan & Alternative Meat
Fresh & Frozen Food Products
Canned Items
Kitchen Staples
Edible Oil
Ready-to-Eat
Ready-to-Cook
Health Food etc.

The B2B meetings of the Indian F&B exporters shall be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Itinerary:

S. NO.
EVENT

1.
BSM in Bahrain

2.
Exclusive BSM with retail chains in Riyadh

3.
BSM in Jeddah

Participation Charges:

INCLUSIONS
SPECIAL RATES

BSM in 3 cities (Manama – Bahrain, Riyadh & Jeddah – Saudi Arabia), Luncheon Meetings, Flights, Accommodation & Transfers
FOR TPCI Members : Rs. 2,70,000 + GST / person
FOR Non Members: Rs. 3,50,000 + GST / person

* VISA Excluded

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 15th August 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:

Sneha Varma
Trade Promotion Council of India
Phone: +91-11-40727277
Mob: +91-8287900309
Email: sneha.v@tpci.in

India – East Africa Buyer Seller Meet on Food & Beverages
2022-09-25 - 2022-09-28
Dear Industry Members,
Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 25 -exporters B2B delegation of Food and Beverage sector to East Africa, in September, 2022.
TPCI is pleased to invite its members and industry partners from Food & Beverage sector to join the India-East Africa BSM on F&B for promoting and generating new business avenues & orders from the East Africa in a big way.
The India – East Africa BSM on F&B organized by TPCI brings together the leading food and beverage importers, prominent distributors and some of the iconic modern trade outlets in the East African countries, viz., Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, & Tanzania to explore the most diverse range of new and innovative products offered by the Indian F&B industry.
India – East Africa BSM is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with stakeholders within the global food community.

It is an important inclusive meeting place for food and beverage innovation:
● Collaborate with the prominent & new importers, retailers, distributor, wholesalers & partners from the East African countries.
● Grow your business in one of the fastest growing markets with a large appetite for processed food, beverage, agri, health and innovational products.
Nurture your business relationships by meeting the existing partners and flag bearers of the industry from the East African countries.

Product Segments:

Grains & Cereals
Spices & Food Preparation
Tea & Coffee
Indian Ethnic Sweets & Snacks

Bakery & Confectionery
Fresh & Frozen Food Products
Canned Items
Kitchen Staples

Non – Alcoholic Beverages
Ready-to-Eat
Ready-to-Cook
Health Food etc.

The B2B meetings of the Indian F&B exporters shall be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Itinerary:

DATE
EVENT

25-09-2022
Departure from India

28-09-2022
BSM in Nairobi, Kenya

29-09-2022
Departure from Kenya

1. Delegate Package – Nairobi, Kenya

INCLUSIONS
SPECIAL RATES

● Local group transfers
(Hotel, Venue as per specified movement chart).- for 1 PAX
● Luncheon during business hours on BSM days.
● Hotel Stay For 1 PAX on Twin Sharing basis
● Visa Assistance as long as it is applied as per the specified deadline.
● Visa Fees Excluded
● International Flights included
Note:
● Valid IEC is must.
● 1 person per company at subsidized price allowed.

INR 2,00,000/-
(For TPCI Members) + 18% GST
INR 2,75,000/-
(For Non Members) + 18% GST

2. Delegate Package – Nairobi, Kenya (Only BSM)

INCLUSIONS
SPECIAL RATES

● Luncheon during business hours on BSM days for 1 Pax.
● Local Transfers from Hotel to Venue Only
● Visa Assistance as long as it is applied as per the specified deadline.
● Visa Fees Excluded
Note:
● Valid IEC is must.
● 1 person per company at subsidized price allowed.

INR 1,00,000/-
(For TPCI Members) + 18% GST
INR 1,50,000/-
(For Non Members) + 18% GST

NOTE: – Yellow fever vaccination certificate and Polio Vaccination Certificate (issued at least 1 month before the date of travel) is mandatory at the time of travel only (and not for visa processing).
Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 10th August 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.

Download registration form

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:

Masrur Anwer
Trade Promotion Council of India
Mob: +91-8804270336 / 9870299618
Phone: +91-11-40727219
Email: visa@tpci.in

India-EU Food & Beverage Buyers Sellers Meet -Paris
2022-10-16
Dear Industry Members,

Trade Promotion Council of India is organizing a 20-exporters B2B delegation of Food and Beverage sector to Paris, France on 16th Oct, 2022.

TPCI is pleased to invite its members and industry partners from Food & Beverages sector to join the India-EU Food & Beverage Buyers Sellers Meet on F&B for promoting and generating new business avenues & orders from the region in a big way.

The F&B delegation to Paris organized by TPCI brings together the leading food and beverage importers, prominent distributors and some of the iconic modern trade outlets in the region to explore the most diverse range of new and innovative products offered by the Indian F&B industry. India-EU Food & Beverage Buyers Sellers Meet is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with stakeholders within the global food community.

Product Segments:

Grains & Cereals
Spices & Food Preparation
Tea & Coffee
Indian Ethnic Sweets & Snacks

Bakery & Confectionery
Fresh & Frozen Food Products
Canned Items
Kitchen Staples

Non – Alcoholic Beverages
Ready-to-Eat
Ready-to-Cook
Health Food etc.

The B2B meetings of the Indian F&B exporters shall be organized by TPCI as per the below mentioned schedule:

Tentative Programme:

Dates
Programme

16th October 2022
B2B Meetings in Paris

Participation Charges:

Details
Inclusions
Subsidized Price in INR

Delegates Package:
● Valid IEC is must
● 1 person per company at subsidized price allowed.

● B2B Meetings
● Lunch on during business hours on BSM days
● Visa Fees excluded
● INR 75,000/- (For TPCI Member) + 18 % GST

● INR 130,000/- (For Non Members) + 18%

Please apply with the duly-filled form attached along with the DD/Cheque of complete amount in favour of “Trade Promotion Council of India” payable at NEW DELHI and secure discounted rate. The last day to apply for the participation in the BSM is 30th September 2022. This subsidy is strictly on first come first service basis only.
Download Registration form

Please feel free to connect with the following for further details:

Shivam Giri
Trade Promotion Council of India
Phone: +91-11-40727277
Mob: +91-8287900311
Email: shivam.g@tpci.in
