BRICS CCI | Annual Report - 2013 - 2014 Page - 2

BRICS CCI | Annual Report - 2013 - 2014 Page - 1

Annual Report

2014www.bricscci.com

Dilma Rousseff

Vladimir Putin

Narendra Modi

Xi Jinping

Jacob Zuma


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE BRICS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, NEW DELHI (INDIA) FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

Presented to the Second Annual General Meeting on27th September, 2014

Good evening: Esteemed members of the Governing Body, Founder and Life Members, Overseas and Corporate members and distinguished panel of Senior Advisors, Honorary Advisors and Honoured guests.

It is a great honour and privilege for me to address all of you on behalf of the Governing Body of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I am indeed delighted to welcome all of you to the second Annual General Meeting of our fast growing non-governmental, non-profit organisation which with its global vision and a pragmatic approach aims to make the world a better place to live-in. I thank all the members for their support and cooperation in strengthening and helping the Chamber to grow over past 2 years. Through your immense cooperation we’ve been successful in creating awareness among the authorities towards serious problems faced by businessmen engaged in bilateral trade between India and other BRICS countries, also the problems faced by the billions of common people worldwide.

The year 2013-2014 has been significant as it has been a year with some great successes. On the positive note, last year, the Chamber had offered an enhanced array of Business and social networking that attracted greater number of satisfied participants, whose robust participation and continued support is gratefully accepted and whole-heartedly appreciated. I would now like to make a brief mention of the major activities of our Chamber during the period under Report as well as informing new members about the progress achieved since inception of our organization.

With the blessings and support of our members, backed by similar help from distinguished members of the Advisory Council, your organisation has entered the third year of its journey towards creating awareness about the fast changing world. It is my proud privilege, as the Founder Secy Gen, to present my second report before this august body. Before I give you details of our activities during the year 2013-14, I shall crave your indulgence to speak a few things to elaborate upon the goals of our Chamber. This has become necessary to clarify some of the doubts arising in the minds of our stake holders.

While drafting the charter of your Chamber, we have taken a long term perspective of the fast changing needs and aspirations of emerging economies. Today, the BRICS group comprise of only five countries. Like South Africa was added to convert the group BRIC into BRICS, who knows how many more countries will get added to this Bloc in the future. There is already a clamour among a host of countries to join the group. It was this in mind that we have named our Newsletter ‘BRICS & BEYOND’. To accommodate a wider spectrum of emerging realities, we purposely included “neighbouring and friendly countries” in our charter of activities for a wider reach, following the principle of “Vasudhyeykudumbakam”. After all, both the economy and the culture of neighbouring countries have had a lot to do with each other for centuries.

The main objective of our Chamber is to promote maximum good of the maximum number. Moreover, sustainable growth is the only way to protect our Mother Earth and support the teeming millions. No single entity can prosper in isolation. The strength of any nation lies in its allies and friends. Therefore, there should be no reluctance to outreach for wider acceptance.


1. Mr B.R. Saini, PRESIDENT,BRICS CCI Engaged in International Business, is also a well known astrologer and fortune

teller. He is heading a very reputed music and dance academy which was established about nine decades ago. He has wide contacts and is well travelled.

2. Mr MM Mittal, VICE PRESIDENT, BRICS CCI Chairman & Managing Director of Gee Cee Group. His entrepreneurial experience

of over thirty years has proved invaluable to the Group and contributed enormously to its success. He is an Industrialist and a person held in high esteem in commercial, cultural and social circles.

3. Dr BBL Madhukar, SECRETARY GENERAL, BRICS CCI And also a Former Chairman cum MD of MMTC Ltd, a Govt of India enterprise, known

for over half a century as the biggest player in India in the field of international trade. He has over four decades of experience in International business (having visited more than 50 countries) and also has expertise in corporate law and arbitration. He has served as an Expert in International Business with ESCAP, a United Nations Body, and has successfully completed a study on the trade potential of SAARC countries. He has been a Board member with several reputed business schools as also scores of companies in India and abroad and has been honoured by the prestigious Udyog Ratan award.

4. Mr P.K. Gupta, TREASURER, BRICS CCI Is a widely known Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, having an experience

of around 40 years, is the Treasurer of the Chamber. He advises foreign and renowned Indian corporate houses relating to multiple facets of project financing. A well-known personality in Arbitration field and at present, arbitrator for NSE, BSE, MCX, CDSL and USI. Also, a Panel Arbitrator for ICA, ICADR and CCI. He was previously nominated Director from IDBI and IFCI on the board of various renowned companies.

5. Mr. R. C. Sharma, IPS (Rt.), Former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), is President of FORE

School of Management, New Delhi. He is also the Honorary Secretary of Dayal Singh Trust and is managing several schools/libraries/colleges. Is also on the Board of several reputed Public Ltd. Companies and is also on the Governing Body of a number of trusts and societies.

1. MEMBERSHIP: At this very outset, I would like to point out that we have been a bit selective about membership. That is

why it is being offered by invitation. We want quality of participants and not offer membership to those who are not likely to contribute significantly to the cause for which our organization has been established. Our Organisation has 61 members as on date. Their brief profiles are as follows:

GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS


6. Mr. Anil Kumar Agarwal, A well known Chartered Accountant and Advocate. He has been doing Income

Tax Practice particularly relating to search & seizure and money laundering cases under Income Tax Act. He is also on the board of Dharampal Satyapal Ltd. He is also a Trustee of Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Trust. He has been the Chairman of Northern India Regional Council of Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. Professionally, he is a highly respected and accomplished person.

7. Dr Sushi Singh, is an Educationist. She has worked as Professor and Program Director, Student

Development Centre at GD Goenka World Institute (Lancaster University) and also has vast experience in workshop facilitation, community development and research. She recently received “National Pride Award” i.e 29th Dr S Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teachers and Media Award.

8. Dr. Jitendra K Das, Director of the FORE School of Management, New Delhi. He was earlier founder Dean (Noida Campus) and a Professor of Marketing at

the IIM Lucknow. He has a B.Tech. and a M.Tech both from the IIT, Delhi, and a doctorate degree from the University of Toronto. He has to his credit many national and international publications and has been awarded by ASSOCHAM.

9. Lt. Gen. (Rt.) DV Kalra, Retired as Director General Ordnance Services, Indian Army, after 38 years of

meritorious service. He is the Vice Chairman, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) India, Distinguished Member Indian Institute of Materials Management and a Fellow of All India Management Association. He has been a Member of CAG of India’s Advisory Board. Active in the academia as a Visiting Faculty in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in some of the most prestigious Management Institutes. An acknowledged trainer of senior executives.

10. Mr Ashok Kumar Singh, Is a highly respected player in International Trade and owns a factory for

manufacture of led lights. He is also operating large warehouses and plans to set up an education hub in Bihar.

11. Mr Rajesh Mehta, B-Tech from IIT Delhi, currently Resident Director of Indian Cultural Centre in

Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Takes active interest in social and cultural activities in India.


12. Mr Ashish Srivastava Director of Rockland Hospital, which has legendary professionals from

medical fraternity. The Group also has a presence in the fields of Hospitality Construction, Media and Education.

13. Mr Vishwas Tripathi Chartered Accountant, is a Promoter Partner of V. Sahai Tripathi & Co. His

areas of experience are Management consultancy, corporate advisory, taxation & investment planning and business advisory services, audit & taxation, business development and establishing business strategies. He specializes in turnaround strategies and is also actively involved in social activities. His is professional associated with several organisations of national and international eminence and is the Chairman of the reputed press bureau, UNI.

14. Ms Shabana Nasim Managing Director of NF Infratech Services Pvt Ltd. Which is a consultancy firm for architectural projects, urban planning and

surveying projects.

15. Mr Prem Pankaj With over two decades in legal profession, he is an Advocate of Supreme

Court of India. He has earlier practiced with Patna High court. He is mainly engaged as a legal Advisor to several corporate houses in regard to IPR and corporate law. He is heading a multi faced law firm, namely, Sun Elegant Pvt Ltd.

16. Dr. Mairaj-uddin Ahmed Left his medical practice in early part of his life and entered into full time

social work. He has worked for promotion of education and agriculture. In 2004 he was appointed Chairman of UP Export Corporation Limited with ‘Minister of State’ Status and later in 2006 as Cabinet Minister for Irrigation and Flood Control in Uttar Pradesh Government. He has deep commitment to democracy and secularism.

17. Begum Yaman Khan Is an Artist & Social Activist. She has made a name for herself as a singer of

ghazals, folk, semi-classical and Sufi songs. She is the daughter of legendary musician Ustad Vilayat Khan.


18. Mr Alok Sinha, Former Secretary , Government of India and Ex Managing Director of Food

Corporation of India. He has held several high positions in the government as well as in public enterprises. Currently he is Principal Advisor to a very reputed corporate house.

19. Mr Pradeep Kumar, IRS (R.), Former Commissioner of Income Tax. He is CEO of a large IT sector company.

20. Ms. Kumkum Chadha Is a Senior Journalist. She started her career with Hindustan Times in 1976 &

has written extensively on political, social and gender issues. She also served as member, National Committee on Conditions of Women Prisoners. Was conferred national awards for political and investigative journalism.

21. Dr S.P. Puri, MBBS (Hons), M.D. (AIIMS), ex Professor of Medicine in Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. He is an eminent

Cardiologist, who is widely recognized for his versatility. He takes keen interest in promoting industrial units in a number of emerging areas.

1. Col. S.P. Wahi - Former Chairman of ONGC Who has received numerous accolades. During his illustrious career, Col Wahi

has held several prestigious positions including the Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC- 1981-1989). Chairman and Managing Director of the Cement Corporation of India (CCI), Chairman Bharat Opthalmic Glass Ltd. And the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Public Enterprises (SCOPE). He is a Padma Bhushan Awardee.

2. Mr M.C. Gupta - IAS (Rt.) Former Chief Secretary, Haryana, Govt. of India and also Advisor to United

Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). He has served the Union and State Governments in various capacities including Industries Secretary, Govt. of India, Advisor, Industries Planning Commission.

3. Dr K.D. Singh Former Law Secretary, Government of India, who is credited with drafting of several significant laws for the Union Govt. and

advising the Central Govt. on issues requiring legal vetting.

SENIOR ADVISORS:


4. Mrs Rita Sinha- IAS (Rt.), Former Secretary of Rural Development, Government of India. She has held

several assignments both in the Central and State Governments in a career spanning almost 38 years. Currently, she is an Independent Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

5. Mr Ravi Dhingra - IAS (Rt.), Former Chief Secretary, Himachal Pradesh. Appointed as an Independent Director,

SJVN. He was also a Senior Consultant with National Disaster Management Authority, National Security Council Secretariat and Srikrishna Committee on Andhra Pradesh. Joined Indian Administrative Service in 1972 and has worked in the State and Central Governments in important positions.

6. Amb. B.S. Prakash Former Indian Ambassador to Brazil. He was the Consul General of India (with Ambassador’s rank) in San Francisco

covering the entire western region of the U.S. He has served in Indian Embassies in Germany, Saudi Arabia and Austria in different capacities. He was the Deputy Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka (1995-98) and was India’s Ambassador in Uganda (1998-2001). In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Prakash was the head of the Division dealing with the United Nations.

7. Amb. Suresh Goel Has held position of Director General, Indian Council of Cultural Relations, Ministry

of External Affairs which carries the cultural flag of India in different countries. He has served in various diplomatic positions in Indian Missions in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Egypt and South Africa. He has been the First Secretary with High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur; and has also worked with Embassy of India, Beijing and Permanent Mission of India in New York. He has also served as Deputy Chief of Mission with Embassy of India, Cairo.

8. Amb. Ajai Malhotra Former Ambassador to Russian Federation. He has also served as Ambassador of India to Romania with concurrent

accreditation to Moldova and Albania where he served from 2003 to 2005. From 2005-2009, he served as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, New York. He served as the Ambassador of India to Kuwait from 2009-2011.

9. Amb. Vinod Grover Former Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs who has also served as

Honorary Advisor of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Grover is working at the Oil Diplomacy Committee of the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He has been a Non-Executive Independent Director of Goodwill Hospital and Research Centre Limited since January 18, 2011.


• Dr. M.P. Narayanan Former Chairman, Coal India Ltd. He also served as Chairman, Neyvelli Lignite Corporation Ltd. and Chairman,

Environmental Appraisal Committee for Industries, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. He is Vice Chairman of the World Mining Congress and is known for addressing seminars and conferences throughout the globe and is an honorary member of the Chamber.

• Mr Ajay Kumar Gupta, Director of Pravek Kalp Herbal Products Pvt. Ltd. Pravek is a research-based company manufacturing Ayurvedic Medicines

(Classical & Patented) that was established in 1996 and manufactures various Ayurvedic products with rigorous methods of Ayurveda. It is the leading natural health products supplier of India and exports its products to Mauritius, Ukraine, U.S.A and parts of Europe at most affordable prices. Mr Gupta is also on the Board of Dharampal Satyapal Group.

• Ms. Sujatha Srikumar, Promoter Director, Powertec Engineering Pvt. Ltd. An electronics engineer

and a management graduate from IIM-A, having 25 years of experience as an Institutional and Project finance. Expert in infrastructure privatisation and financing, and credit risk evaluation. She was formerly the Director at CRISIL (a subsidiary of Standard & Poor’s, USA) and the Chief Operating Officer at IL&FS. Ms Srikumar has extensive experience in the area of project development.

• Mr Anoop Kumar Mittal, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of National Buildings Construction Corporation

Ltd. (NBCC) a Government of India Enterprise since 1960 under the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India. It has been executing many landmark projects in diversified areas both at home & overseas.

• Mr Rostislav Semenov, Regional Director in India of a Moscow based Company, Aviazapchast Public

Limited, which offers complete services for civil and dual purpose aircraft including helicopters and planes supplies of spares and raw materials and overhaul. This company is engaged also in export of metals and minerals and is an overseas member of the Chamber.

• Mr S.K. Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director of MSTC Limited (a Govt. of India Enterprise)

which is a National & International trading company and also e- commerce service provider. He is based in Kolkata. It is during his leadership, that this Government Enterprise has achieved worldwide recognition as a business entity with transparent mechanism to do business worth billions of dollars.

OTHER ESTEEMED MEMBERS


• Mr Naveen Jindal, He an Industrialist and a former Member of Parliament (MP). He represented

Kurukshetra in the northern Indian state of Haryana in the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha. He is the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, a part of the $17 billion diversified O.P. Jindal Group founded by his late industrialist father.

He instigated an initiative that led to a revision of the Flag Code of India which

now grants every Indian citizen the right to fly the Flag of India (also known as the “Tiranga”) publicly with dignity and honour on all days of the year. He is an active campaigner for population stabilisation, women’s empowerment, environmental conservation, health and education.

• Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta is the member of Board of Directors of Dharampal

Satyapal Group (DS Group) which is a rapidly growing multi-diversified conglomerate with a large turnover, has a strong presence in sectors such as F&B, Hospitality, Mouth Fresheners, Tobacco, Packaging, Agro forestry, Rubber Thread and Infrastructure. He has actively initiated key projects throughout the country and has played a significant role in environment preservation and integration of backward section of the society via various activities of the Group.

• Mr. Sukhbir Singh, Chairman of Stellar Greentech Pvt. Ltd. and Former Member of Railway Board.

Mr. Sukhbir Singh has 36 of versatile experience on Indian Railway and has been a former member of the Railway Board. He has made pioneering efforts during past many years to bring Mumbai sub-urban system to present level in latest Traction Technology. He has set a record of completion of Metro and sub-urban projects within half time that of average on Indian Railway’s. He was responsible for the completion of Solar off grid and on grid power systems in record time.

• Mr. Bipin Kumar Ishwar, Director of Juno Bitumix Pvt. Ltd. which manufactures and supplies various

grades of bitumen and allied products. This company has an annual capacity of producing 1.25 lacs metric tonnes of the entire product range. During the course of a single day, people generate plans, programs and predictions, productions , process, concepts, suggestions, theories and a handful of really strong ideas. The sheer volume of working output is nothing short if astounding.

• Mr Anil Peshawari Is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and the Founder and Managing Director of

Meenu Creations which is into garment exports. Started in year 1999, in such a short span the company has become a global name to reckon with. The company is based in Noida. Mr Peshawari is a graduate of Sri Ram College of Commerce. He has been in the garment export business for past 15 years and is also the VP of Noida Garment export cluster. He is well travelled across the globe.


• Mr. Jagdish Khandelwal, Managing Director, Jagdish Store. This was, founded in the year 1965 by

Mr. Jagdish Khandelwal which is operating a chain of fine furnishing retail outlets. Over the years, the brand has earned an enviable reputation as one of the India’s finest, largest and most preferred sources of world class home furnishings.

• Mr. Sanjay Batra Managing Director, Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, which comes

under the group of Batra Associates Ltd. Batra Hospitals is a renowned name in the Healthcare Industry.

• Ms. Jahnavi Aurora Ms. Jahnavi Aurora a post Graduate from University of London, is heading a firm

called Urbane Stone which is a Multi-Business Group with various National and International Trading operations in labels and packaging. She is expanding her current creative range to a new concept called WalArt by Moblart to cater to the growing demand for innovative designs in the Indian market.

• Mr Himanshu Shekhar Managing Partner of Vipra Legal which is a legal consultancy firm that focuses on

niche areas of practice and provides strategic legal advices and litigation services primarily in the field of corporate and commercial laws, intellectual property laws, and arbitration laws.

• Dr. A.K. Mukherjee Director General, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, is an impeccable Medical

Professional. He is widely known in the field of healthcare and through his vast experience, he has earned a reputation of being a self-driven individual who has committed himself to the cause of provision of affordable healthcare in our country. He has been working for the welfare of the disabled for more than four decades. He was a Member of the Board of Directors of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, PGI Chandigarh, PGI Lucknow, National Aca demy of Medical Sciences, National Board of Examinations and NIMANS Bangalore. He worked as an Advisor in WHO.

• Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Arora Director, Modex International Securities Ltd. He was a practicing Chartered

Accountant and has 27 years of experience in the field of audit, Income tax, Financial Consultant, Corporate advisory and Capital Market.


• Mr. Jagdip Singh Group Chairman, the Sigma Group. A group of companies engaged in the

manufacturing of Automobile parts which are supplied to almost all car/ truck/ bus manufacturers in India as also to foreign Car Manufacturers. The Sigma Group is a audited and certified suppliers to BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche directly to their Plants in Germany for original fitment and same is for G.M Ford and Chrysler in North America. Not with standing his deep involvement in the affairs of Sigma Group of Companies, he also devotes himself whole heartedly in social and philanthropic causes.

• Mr Gaurav Jain An eminent Architect by profession who is providing architectural consultancy

& promoting infrastructural development. His company is Light Masons Design based in Hauz Khas, New Delhi.

• Mr Apoorva Joshi CEO & Director of Sheen India Private Limited which is a vertically integrated

manufacturer, designer and OEM supplier of Hi-Fashion clothing to highly developed countries such as USA, UK, France, Japan etc.

• Mr Sanjay Sharma MD of a company called Wood Barn India. He is an entrepreneur having an

extensive experience in home decor, real estate, furniture manufacturing and wooden housing. He is Indias’s leading player in providing wooden houses to coastal areas and river ways.

• Mr. Manoj Singhal Chairman and Managing Director of MM Auto Industries Limited. Established in

1991, M&M Auto Industries Limited (MMAI) started manufacturing operations from a small facility in Gurgaon. Today, the company operates two facilities and has evolved into a solution provider for precision metallic coil springs. He is well reputed for his philanthropy and dedication to the cause of education.

• Mr. Ruhail Ranjan Mr. Ruhail Ranjan is a computer engineer from BIT Mesra Ranchi, MBA in finance

from San Jose State University California and he has also done advanced project management from Stanford University at Palo Alto in California. Mr. Ranjan has worked at reputed companies like Honeywell, Siemens and Indiabulls in varied fields like software development, renewable enrgy etc. He is currently doing his own business in the fields of cold chain and solar power in the state of Bihar, he also does a lot of social work through Bihar Krishi Vikas Sanstahn.


• Dr. P N Arora, Managing Director of Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals, Ghaziabad. As a

Healthcare Provider and as a Philanthropist, he has been widely recognized for his sustained commitment, excellence and leadership in the field of healthcare. As the Managing Director, he has been responsible for the successful management of both the units of Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals with all its available specialities, administration and finances ever since their inception.

• Mr Virendra Kumar Tyagi Partner of M/S Krishna Enterprises, which is engaged in the construction of

residential apartments, group housing societies, farmhouses and infrastructural works.

• Mr Davinder Kumar Is heading Aerobok Shoe Pvt Ltd, an 18 year old company that has established

itself as one of the most quality conscious and avant-garde footwear companies in the Indian market.

• Mr Mohun Vimal Managing Director of Vimal Management Services Pvt. Ltd., a Think Tank and Full

Service Strategy Service Consultancy Company for marketing of technologies in India for stepping up the momentum for development in the Indian industry sector. He has experience of approximately 55 years in the area of international business and has been responsible for bringing several very important ideas, concepts and technologies into India in the core sectors including Biotechnology and Agriculture.

• Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Director of Metal Traders & Processing Co. Mr Sanjay Kumar Agarwal is heading

this firm ‘Metal Traders & Processing Co.’ headquartered at Visakhapatnam, India. He has 22 years of rich experience in Slag Re- Processing Industry. He scaled MTPC to greater heights. This company specializes in recovery and processing of scrap from slag and refuse generated during iron and steel making at Steel Plants across India since 1992.

• Mr. Mohinder Sharma, Director of Polo Promoters Limited and heads various companies. He has been

designated as the Director of two more major companies. Mohim Foods Private Limited and Polo Grenland Private Limited. He is also the Chairman and Managing Director of Aamari Resorts.


• Mr. Surender Kumar Bansal, Managing Director, BANSAL INFRATECH SYNERGIES INDIA LIMITED (BISIL) has

been in the field of execution of large Civil, Structural & other Infrastructure Construction works for more than 60 years, our company has built a renowned reputation of track record of completing the projects on time at a competitive price. This Company has executed successful projects of Civil Structural and other construction contracts Assignments by various Major National and PSUs in Petroleum, Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Power, Roads, Buildings and other Infrastructure Sector for reputed Customers/ Consultants CPWD EMS/ State PWD’s.

• Mr. Anshul Bhargava Co-founder of Satyasai Group and he spearheads the company’s operations.

Over the last eleven years he has been instrumental in transforming the company from a start up into a professionally managed Asset Management Company. Under his leadership, Satyasai group has diversified into Satyasai Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. An Asset Management Company, Satyasai Tours & Travels Into Hotels and Travel Management and HAVEUS Solutions Pvt. Ltd. An end to end HR Management company which provides plug-n-play resources both on Contract and Permanent assignments.

• Mr. Poonam Chand Kachhawa, He is a Philanthropist and Director of “M/s Balaji Storage Batteries Ltd.” situated

at Himachal Pradesh & “M/s Mission Exports (P) Ltd.” situated at Rajasthan a Lead Acid Storage Batteries manufactures in Indian Industry with the brand name of “Mission”. It is an electro-chemical system that converts electrical energy into direct current electricity. It is also known as storage batteries and has wide applications in Automobiles, UPS/Inverters, Traction/Electrical Sub-Station, Telecommunication, Solar Photovoltaic system etc.

• Mr. Vijay Gupta, Proprietor of Rameshwar Lal Jewellers in Chandni Chowk is a leading provider of

Jewellery & Jewellery Designs in Delhi and NCR.

• Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has been established

under the Companies Act, 1956, (fully owned by Govt. of Maharashtra) for systematic development of tourism on commercial lines. The State Government has entrusted all commercial and promotional tourism activities to this Corporation. MTDC has, since its inception, been involved in the development and maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra. MTDC owns and maintains resorts at all key tourist centers and having more resorts is on the plan.


• UFLEX Limited Converting Division engaged in the business of Packaging and Converting

Machines, established in Noida in 1984, is an integral part of UFLEX Group of Companies. The UFLEX group commenced its operations with a small investment and a pioneering spirit in 1983. Today, it is one of the leading corporate houses in the Asia Pacific Region.

• FORE School of Management, Best known as FORE, is a management institute located in New Delhi, India.

FORE stands for ‘Foundation for Organizational Research and Education’. Established in 1981, the school is located in heart of South Delhi. FORE has been ranked as A***, highest rating, by research firm CRISIL in 2014. It offers Post Graduate education. In addition to its main academic programmes, FORE is also engaged in Research, Consultancy, Seminars, Academic Conferences and Research Publications.

• Mr. Naveen Coomar Is an Advisor with us. He is a University of Leeds (UK) and IIM- -A alumni

with nearly 30 years of international corporate experience. He has handled and managed HR portfolio in organizations - small (1000 employees) to large company (over 36000 employees) in manufacturing and process organizations. He has worked in Australia, UK, and Malaysia on project assignments.

• Ms. Jyoti Srivastava, Is a founding Partner of Delhi based Law Firm, Legal Imperials. She heads the

Dispute Resolution Desk of the Firm. In addition, she is one of the co-author of “One Person Company” published by Wolters Kluwer. She is a trained in Mediation training from Master Trainers, certified by Center for Effective Dispute Resolution, London and empaneled as Mediator with ICADR.

• Mr. S. N. Sharma Is Botany Graduate from University of Delhi, a Fellow of the Institute of

Chartered Accountants of India. His professional career spans over three and a half decade, as MD & CEO and other senior levels in private & Joint Sector. His multi faced professional acumen has been recognized at a global level, through his nomination in the 30th edition of “Marquis Who’s who in Finance and Industry” a USA based publication.

• Capt. M.P. Tiwari (Rt.), Retired Navy Captain & Ex Diplomat, who is Post -Graduate in Mechanical

& Marine Engineering Design. He has extensively worked in Russia & CIS countries with training in shipbuilding at Vladivostok & Riga. He was First Secretary at Embassy of India Moscow from 1988 to 1994 dealing with Defence Industrial Complex of Ex- USSR as a whole & then Russia (after the break up) for defence procurement. Senior Advisor at India-Russia Chamber of Commerce he handled the business development activities covering all spheres of trade & commerce including leading the business delegations to Russia.

HONORARY ADVISOR


OUR SECRETARIAT

• Ms. Prachi Tyagi Hon. Assistant Director - China Desk (BRICS CCI)

• Mr. Durgesh Jha Office Manager (BRICS CCI) Mob. : +91-8882688857 Email : [email protected]

• Ms. Megha Gupta Assistant Director (BRICS CCI) Mob. : +91-9582871712 Email : [email protected]

• BENEFITS TO BRICS - CCI MEMBERS

(a) Assistance to trade and industry in becoming competitive in national and international markets.

(b) Close interaction with BRICS CCI’s esteemed Members, Central & State Governments; international agencies and academia and a platform to meet global business and political leaders.

(c) Promotion of international trade through meeting with visiting foreign business delegations, participation in Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions, business delegations abroad and different Governmental Policy Committees and Task Forces.

(d) Networking with foreign Embassies, Counselors and trade bodies and counterpart organizations across the globe.

(e) Gain professional knowledge through seminars, workshops and round table meetings.

(f) Information Pool providing regular and timely information on latest national and international policies, Govt.Legislations and technical developments, and export and import

(g) Newsletters & useful publications highlighting Economic, Social, Cultural developments In BRICS Countries,including admissions in Educational, Healthcare and Cultural centres.

(h) Web services : information on important events organized by BRICS CCI and other activites, press releases,membership etc.

(I) Panel of Interpreters, translators of agreements in each other’s language (j) Facilities like library and research centre will also be available at the Head Office. (k) Protocol and hospitality shall be provided on request at nominal cost. (I) Legal assistance for alternative dispute resolution,arbitration, mediation and facilitation setting

up of offices/companies/Branches. (m) Chapters/ Centers in important cities across BRICS and other friendly Countries for better

people to people contact and purposeful social and commercial networking.

(n) Nominal Fee for learning Foreign Languages at BRICS School of Foreign Languages


2. EVENTS & CONFERENCES (SINCE INCEPTION)

• Renewable Energy Conclave (30th May’14)

BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry proudly kicked off its first Renewable Energy Conclave on May 30th in New Delhi at India International Centre. The aim of the conclave was to thoroughly assess the current business climate, future market prospects and feasibility of the renewable energy in the developing BRICS nations.

Mr. M.C. Gupta, a Former Chief Secretary, Haryana & Former Industries Secretary, GOI and also Advisor to United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The occation also witnessed the presence of eminent speakers like Dr. Srikanta K Panigrahi, who is an adviser to Prime Minister on National Strategic Knowledge Mission Climate Change, and is Currently the Director General of Carbon Minus India(CMI) and is a prominent member of Board of Trustees of Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), New Delhi, Lt. Gen. D.V. Kalra (Ex Director General Ordinance Services) and Mr K.S. Popli (Chairman and Managing Director (IREDA) also presented their views on the significant topic of Renewable Energy.

A panel discussion between Dr. Ashutosh Rastogi (Group Member of Planning Commission of Government of India), Mr. Sukhbir Singh (Ex-Officio Secretary to Government of India), Mr. Shashank Adlakha, General Manager, Re New Power), Ms. Kanika Khanna (Chief Executive Officer, Sunkalp Energy provided a finale to the conclave. The panel discussion featured informative presentations through which participants established valuable contacts with policy makers and other renewable energy industry stakeholders. Two of the students of FORE Institute of Management worked very hard for the success of the event from start to the end namely Mr. Shashank Chaturvedi and

Mr. Ankit Gupta ably assisted by Ms Prachi Pande; another intern form FORE school of management.


• Workshop on Affordable Healthcare (14th May’14)

India, with the second largest population in the world, comprises about one sixth of the world’s population. The dilemma lies in the fact that 70 per cent of the Indian population is living in semi-urban and rural areas, whereas ironically 80 per cent of our private and public healthcare facilities are located in urban areas. This makes the majority of its population suffer from lack of healthcare reach.

Even after having outstanding hospitals that cater to the healthcare needs of a large number of patients from abroad, healthcare in India still remains out of the economic reach of majority of rural population.

To address the rising issue of Affordable Healthcare in India, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry organised a workshop on this issue inviting eminent doctors, policymakers, government officials and delegates from various embassies.

Dr. P.K Dave, A Padma Shree Awardee and the Chairman of Department of Orthopaedics at Rockland Hospitals, Former Director, AIIMS, was the Chief Guest for the event. Drawing from his experience, he stated some of the limitations on the government’s part while formulating and implementing healthcare policies. He focused on proper utilisation of resources and reforms in medical/health education.

The distinguished speaker, Dr.A.K Mukherjee, Director General, Indian Spinal Injury Centre, New Delhi, addressed the gathering by giving an overview of the global scenario. He focused on infrastructure and accessibility drawing on his vast and long experience in the medical profession and career.

Dr. S.B Shashank, the guest speaker, Special Secretary, Health and Foodworks / Drug Controller, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, steered his views towards the “affordability” aspect and with the help of facts he showed that affordability is not an issue concerning poor but whole of the nation. He stressed on the importance of reservation of certain percentage of beds in OPD and ICU for the poor in private hospitals.

After such informative addresses by the above mentioned guest speakers, a panel discussion was held, which was addressed by, Mr Deepak Wadhawan, Director, All India Heart Foundation, New Delhi and Advisor at India Centre of Excellence project, World Heart Federation, Geneva. Dr. Devashish Saini, an AIIMS graduate, with MSHI (Master of Science in Health Informatics) from University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA and the Founder of Ross Clinics, and Dr. Harish Bhalla, who was selected


by the Indian Council of Medical Research to work on the ‘Effect of Tobacco on Peripheral Vascular Diseases’ under the guidance of an internationally renowned; Prof. Dr. R. C Nigam, a well known Professor of Maulana Aazad Medical College, New Delhi. Notable and significant observations were made by Mr. Jha from Sulabh International who represented Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, a Padma Vibhushan Awardee and the founder of Sulabh International.

Two interns from FORE school of management did a commendable job in organizing the event namely Ms. Shambhavi Singh and Ms. Radhika Gupta.

Amb. Ajai Malhotra, Former Ambassador to Russia Federation, also shared his own experience about running a philanthropic medical care outfit which is providing affordable healthcare solutions to 1 lakh 40 thousand patients in one year.

The panel discussion saw emergence of various viewpoints such as

• Preventive versus curative healthcare, • High cost Medical Care forcing Medical Institutions to charge higher prices to recover their

investments, • Special mention by Dr. Bhalla about his work on setting up rural healthcare clinics in villages of

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh which were deprived of availability of doctors.


• Workshop on Money Laundering, FEMA Regulations, and Cross Border Non Resident Taxation(14th May’14)

The BRICS CCI, being one of the socially responsible organizations, held a successful workshop on ‘Anti Money Laundering and FEMA regulations’.

Mr. Vijayendra Nath Kaul (Former CAG of India and Padma Bhushan awardee) was the honourable Chief Guest and with various other eminent panelist and speakers. Mr. Balesh Kumar was the Guest speaker. Sh. Kapil Goel also participated in the workshop as a panelist. Sh. Balesh Kumar is the Special Director of Enforcement Directorate which is the governmental organization to launch investigation and prosecution against money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Apart from being a lauded scholar who has completed his BA (honours) Economics from St Stephens and masters in economics from Delhi School of Economics, he has also been involved in the Mutual Evaluation of India’s Money Laundering Regime by the coveted Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Sh. Kapil Goel is a Charted Accountant by profession and has been a fellow member of ICAI since 2004 along with being a member of Direct Tax Representation Committee in All India Federation of Direct Tax Practitioners for CBDT and Ministry of Finance.

BRICS CCI was fortunate to have Mr. Anil Agarwal as the Programme Director; Mr. Agarwal is a well-known CA and a respected Advocate and has also been the Chairman of the Northern India Regional Council of Institute of Charted Accounts of India apart from being a known face in the business world. Sh. Agarwal is one of the most prominent member of the BRICS CCI Governing Body who has been helping us in organizing Law and Finance related events which are very vital for the knowledge and education of the business community. Ms. Shree Harsha and Mr. Archit Sharma, two interns from Asia Pacific Institute of Management worked very hard to execute the event from start to end.


• Indian Trade Fair in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (2-4 OCT 2013)

Keeping in view its objectives of promoting bilateral trade relations not only in the BRICS nations, but also in other friendly & neighbouring countries, Chamber organized an Indian Trade Exhibition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 2-4 October’2013. Maharashtra Govt participated as a State Partner and a few more States of India participated besides a large number of firms. Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal, Honorable Minister for tourism of Maharashtra Government, and also filmstar Vivek Oberoi participated. Dr. Naresh Trehan also graced the occasion with his benign presence.

• International Conference on “Strengthening the strategic alliance for BRICS nations”(22nd March’13)

An International Conference was organized in Delhi by the Chamber in association with FORE School of Management, Delhi, on 22nd March, 2013 at Hotel Taj Mansingh, New Delhi. Minister of External Affairs, Salman Khurshid graced the event as the Chief Guest. Dr Bhishma Narayana Singh, Former Union Cabinet Minister and Governor of Tamil Nadu & Assam presided and Dr G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, Former Election Commissioner of India was the Guest of Honour. A good number of foreign diplomats and prominent industrialists and businessmen actively participated in the conference and discussed the challenges and issues faced by the BRICS group and how together BRICS as an organization can forge ahead to play a significant role in global governance.


• Workshop on Concerns and Issues relating to Anti-Money Laundering, FEMA, Searches and Seizure related to Income Tax Act (9th March’13)

The workshop was held on 9th March, 2013 at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Key note speakers for the event were Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Advocate and Shri Anil Aggarwal, CA. The guest speaker for the event was Shri SK Panda, IRS, Commissioner of Central Excise, Govt of India who explained the genesis and intricacies of money laundering law with which he has been associated from the drafting stage itself. This workshop provided a platform to gain insight about impact of Money Laundering on MNC’s, banks, financial institutions and other organizations, and their legal rights to deal with it.

• Workshop and Panel discussion on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (9th March’13)

This workshop was held on 9th March, 2013 at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Key note speaker for the event was Dr. Angeli Qwatra, Safety & Rescue Management Expert and Founder Chairperson, Philanthrope. Also the panel discussion was chaired by Sh. Vinod Kumar Duggal, Ex Home Secretary, Govt of India and former Member, NDMA, New Delhi. This workshop provided opportunity to organizations to gain an insight over natural disaster prevention, risk reduction, mitigation and response at the organizational level. It was very informative and knowledgeable workshop to understand risks associated with disasters and how to prevent it.


• Visit of the BRICS CCI delegation to South Africa (22ND March-3RD April’13)

A delegation of 15 persons from the Chamber visited Durban besides Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa to witness the business environment around and for the BRICS Summit. The fifth summit of the BRICS took place in Durban on March 26-27, promised to be an exceptionally significant event in several ways. It highlighted the strategic weight and capability in whole of the African continent and especially in the global political arena. The four widely discussed areas of the summit were:

i. African infrastructure development; ii. The BRICS-led development bank with a starting capital of $50 billion from each pa ticipating

nation;iii. BRICS think-tank; and, iv. A business council.

• Highlights of the 6th BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil

1. Agenda : Inclusive Growth : Sustainable Solutions

2. BRICS Expansion : By increasing engagement with other countries, particularly developing countries and emerging market economies, as well as with international and regional organizations. A joint session with the leaders of the South American nations, under the theme of the Sixth BRICS Summit with a view to furthering cooperation between BRICS and South America is latest example.

3. Cooperation : Four fold agenda of peace, security, development and cooperation. Comprehensive cooperation and a closer economic partnership to facilitate market inter-linkages, financial integration, infrastructure, connectivity as well as people-to-people contacts.

4. Statistics : BRICS nations undertook that their National Institutes of Statistics and the Ministries of Health and Education to work on the development of joint methodologies for social indicators to be incorporated in the BRICS Joint Statistical Publication.

5. GDP : The BRICS stand ready to contribute to the G20 goal of lifting collective GDP by more than 2 percent above the trajectory implied by current policies over the coming 5 years.

6. Bank for BRICS Group: Decision to create the New Development Bank (NDB) based in Shanghai will contribute to the efforts to eliminate infrastructure gaps and meet sustainable development needs of the BRICS Group and other emerging markets. With initial authorized capital of $100 billion, including $50 billion of equally shared initial subscribed capital, it will become one of the largest multilateral financial development institutions. Importantly, it will be open for other countries to join. The first chair of the Board of Governors shall be from


Russia. The first chair of the Board of Directors shall be from Brazil. The first President of the Bank shall be from India. The headquarters of the Bank shall be located in Shanghai. The New Development Bank Africa Regional Center shall be established in South Africa concurrently with the headquarters.

7. CRA : Creation of the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, or currency reserve pool, initially sized at $100 billion, will help protect the BRICS Group against short-term liquidity pressures and international financial shocks.

8. Cooperation Agreement : The summit welcomed conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement on Innovation within the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism.

9. MoU: The summit welcomed signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation among BRICS Export Credit and Guarantees Agencies that will improve the support environment for increasing trade opportunities among our nations.

10. Tax cooperation : The summit welcomed conclusion a cooperative approach on issues related to tax administrations and to enhance cooperation in the international forums targeting tax base erosion and information exchange for tax purposes.

11. State Owned Companies : The summit highlighted important role that State Owned Companies (SOCs) play in the economy and encourage our SOCs to continue to explore ways of cooperation, exchange of information and best practices. BRICS Group also recognize the fundamental role played by small and medium-sized enterprises in the economies of BRICS countries as major creators of jobs and wealth.

12. New Chair of BRICS : As Russia, is taking over the position of the BRICS Chair, the next summit will be held in the city of Ufa in the Republic of Bashkortostan, in July 2015.

3. MOU AND UNDERSTANDINGS REACHED:

• MOU dated 26th April, 2013 signed with Mr Rajen Ghasi, representative in Cape Town in South Africa to represent the Chamber.

• MOU with FORE School of Management regarding International conference on “Strengthening the strategic alliance for BRICS nations”

• Memorandum of Understanding between MBITA/Trade Port, Santa Cruz, CA and BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry to provide trade promotion services to the business organizations.

• MOU is proposed and is to be signed between BRICS CCI and Red Flag Oversight Consultancy Services Private Limited regarding regulation of inter-se business relationships.

• MOU proposed with Bengal and Kerala Chambers of Commerce and Industry. 4. 1st NEWSLETTER OF THE CHAMBER

The first issue of the newsletter of the Chamber was launched in September’13 and showcased the activities and projects taken up by BRICS. The newsletter showcased the articles by various contributors from the BRICS countries. Some of the articles were in Hindi, Chinese and Russian and hence catered to reader from these countries. The list of notable writers that contributed to the newsletter included Dr. Sushi Singh, who is an educationist and social activist and has been associated with the field of education for past 22 years and Jyoti Srivastava who is an advocate


at Supreme Court of India. Dr. Debidatta Aurobindo Mahapatra, who is an Indian commentator, presented his views on relations between the BRICS countries and talked about economic and trade prospects between the five nations. Contributions came from a plethora of notable writers like Rajeev Sharma , a prominent journalist and a strategic affairs analyst, M.K. Bhadrakumar wrote about the BRICS Summit meeting in Durban and an article was also contributed by the Russian writer Konstantin Garibov. The articles were complied by under the guidance of Dr. B.B.L Madhukar (Secretary General, BRICS CCI) , the Chief Editor of the newsletter who was assisted by a team of editors which included- Begum Yaman Khan, Dr. Sushi Singh, Ms. Prachi Tyagi and Capt. M.P. Tiwari. The newsletter also received and featured advertisements of known companies like Pravek, Herbal, Urbane Stone, FORE School of Management, NTPC, NF Infratech Service Pvt. Ltd. among many others. This newsletter was widely circulated.

5. 2nd NEWSLETTER OF THE CHAMBER The second issue of our newsletter be will out soon and will include

information about trade statistics and laws and regulation of BRICS Countries. The magazine will emphasise on important global subjects like Art & Culture, Education, Travel and Tourism, Sports and will also include complete information about the BRICS Summit ’14 which was held at Brasilia, Brazil.

6. BRICS CCI FLASH We are adding a new chapter- BRICS CCI Flash- August 2014 Issue, a joint

initiative of Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar (Secretary General BRICS CCI); former Chairman & M.D of MMTC Ltd; Vice President FORE School of Management and Ms. Jyoti Srivastava Advocate, Founding Partner, Legal Imperials, Delhi based law firm (Head Dispute Resolution Desk), Legal Aid Counsel Saket District Court and Mediator (ICADR).

In this initiative, we have different programmes on important issues throughout the year and literary contributions through our Newsletter platform- BRICS &BEYOND. Through these initiatives, we try to bring together the people of BRICS countries and friendly nations and neighbors to enable them explore different opportunities in each others nation and strengthen the spirit of the BRICS philosophy and commitments.

In 2014, the Chamber aims to expand its reach and play a role of great catalyst to help BRICS countries and friendly nations and neighbours to meet the commitments made at summit at Brazil in 2014.

EVENTS PROPOSED IN THE YEAR 2014-2015 & BEYOND

1) E-Commerce Conclave 2014

BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) is organizing its first edition of E-Commerce Conclave’14 on 19th November 2014 at India International Centre, New Delhi. MSTC Ltd., leading e Commerce entity in India, is a Key Partner with us in this event. Also, Fore School of Management has extended hands as the Knowledge Partner for this event.

BRICS CCI wants to provide a one stop platform for the E-commerce companies to showcase

BRICS CCI [FLASH-AUGUST 2014]

Political and Economic News

• Indo-Brazil Trade: The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi met the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia on July 17, 2014 as the two countries signed three agreements mentioned below on cooperation in the field of environment, space and consultation mechanism on mobility and counslar issues on the sidelines of the sixth BRICS summit. (i) Memoranda of Understanding on environment; (ii) Implementing agreements on cooperation in augmentation of a Brazilian earth station for receiving and processing data from Indian Remote Sensing satellites; and (iii)Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the establishment of a consultation mechanism on mobility and issues.

• Real Estate Market in Brazil: According to the news published in the Rio Times in July 2014, the volume of loans for the acquisition and construction of buildings is on the rise in Brazil – reaching R$9.7 billion in May 2014, an increase of six percent since April 2014. According to the Brazilian Association of Real Estate and Savings (ABECIP), this is the second best result for a month of May 2014 in the past twenty years – a sign that Rio’s real estate market should continue to stay strong in 2014. The ABECIP a body that was set up in the First National Meeting of the Real Estate Loans and Savings Companies in Sâo Paulo in 1967. The result of the meeting was the creation of the association, which included partners and directors of Real Estate Credit Societies (SCIs) and Savings and Loan Association (APEs) – participated of the meeting, as well as lawyers, developers and realtors.

• RENAI: The Brazilian National Investment Information Network, RENAI is part of the

BRAZIL

ABOUT BRICS CCI

The BRICS CCI was founded with the collective effort of a few eminent professionals and entrepreneurs. The main objective of this Chamber is to provide dynamic institutional link for the promotion of trade and industries as also social, cultural and educational relations among the BRICS Group i.e. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and other friendly and neighboring countries.

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

• Trade fairs, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, lectures and business campaigns in the BRICS Group.

• Social and cultural functions and festivals, promote art and culture

• Collect and circulate statistics and other connected information relating to the economic development including procedures and regulations of each country.

• Assist in promoting technology transfers.

• Facilitate visits of delegations amongst BRICS Group in all spheres relating to business, industry, education, culture, sports, healthcare, and protection of environment, human rights, women and child welfare, media and entertain.

BRICS GROUP

BRICS as an economic power bloc is attracting sufficient media attention. BRICS Group have about half of the world's population, one-third of the global GDP and thirty percent of the world's land area. This bloc also represents different continents across globe. Between 2001-2010, BRICS GDP grew by an incredible 92.7% as compared to global GDP growth of just 32%, with developed economies having a modest 15.5%, indicating tremendous scope for increased intra-BRICS trade, infrastructural development and considerable rise in income and employment. Co-operation can provide immense growth for these emerging economies which together hold the promise of a prosperous world.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS OF BRICS CCI FLASH

The BRICS CCI FLASH is prepared under due dilligence and tremendous research under a joint initative of Dr. B.B.L Madhukar, Secretary General BRICS CCI and Ms. Jyoti Srivastava, Advocate & Partner Legal Imperials (a Delhi based Law Firm) Head Litigation Desk, for the readers to provide insight into the events associated with BRICS CCI and its member countries to help cement stronger ties under the philosophy of BRICS. We look forward to all your feedbacks at [email protected]


themselves and their capabilities, and provide networking opportunity to for the collective growth. We wish to make this knowledge exchange session an annual event.

Invitees include- Representatives from various Embassies, Government Officials, and Members of the Chamber, Corporates and Students.

It is a one day event on the growing dimensions of E-commerce in India.

We have scheduled three Panel Discussions to touch upon various aspects relevant to the E-commerce companies operating in BRICS countries which are as follows:

i. Technology & Innovation; ii. Payment & Security Issues & iii. Fund Raising & Investors’ Role.

2) Universalisation of Education 3) Empowerment of Women 4) Workshop on ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ 5) Buyer seller meet in Russia (Moscow & St. Petersburg) 6) Workshop and Exhibition on Agri Business

VOTE OF THANKS TO THOSE WHO INSPIRED & ACTIVELY HELPED

Add the very outset, we must place on record the valuable contribution made by Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Mr. Anil Kumar Agarwal, Mr. Rajesh Mehta, Dr. Sushi Singh, Mr. Ravi Dhingra and Mr. M.C. Gupta who worked relentlessly to garner meaningful and substantial support for our organization and we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude towards them. We are thankful to our esteemed member Mr. Anil Peshawri who generously hosted the social side of the Annual General Meeting held on 11 September’13. We would like to extend our vote of thanks to Mr. Rakesh Srivastava, Director of Rockland Group, for hosting a gala evening party on the New Year Day of 2014. Grateful thanks are also for those dignitaries and officials, more specially our Senior Advisors who gave us their support by way of their valued participation in our events and who continuously showered their blessings. We are also thankful to media persons who brought out extensive coverage of our events. Last but not the least, I must thank and express my gratitude towards the support we have received from our principal office bearers; the President, Vice- President, Treasurer and everyone. This to place on record our sincere thanks to the officers past (Akanksha, Shrestha, Divya, Prachi) & present, Ms. Megha Gupta assisted by Mr. Durgesh Kumar Jha, Ms. Varad Grover and Ms Aditi Nagpal without whose unending support our organisation would not have made such humble progress.

We assure our valued members that we shall continue to endeavour towards fulfilment of the goals enshrined in our Chamber’s mandate and objectives and relentlessly serve to meet the expectations of each one of you associated with the Chamber’s objective of “growth with equity”.

Thanking you.

New Delhi (India) Dr BBL Madhukar 27th September’14 Secretary General Email : [email protected], [email protected]


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