CO NNECT. An Initiative of SME CHAMBER OF INDIA

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1 CO NNECT An Initiative of SME CHAMBER OF INDIA Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 Mumbai ` 50 Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industrial & Economic Development Association delivering the inaugural address

2 SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES Training Programs, seminars, workshops Conferences, Conclaves, Deliberations Courses and Programs Mentoring Sessions Interactive Sessions Project, Plants and Factory Visits Study tours Awareness programs Research Programs and Initiatives Consultancy Programs and Initiatives Publish periodicals and magazines OBJECTIVES To educate and train SMEs from manufacturing and service sector To integrate business tycoons and promising entrepreneurs - Young and Women Entrepreneurs To empower entrepreneurs to become competitive To accomplish India's inclusive growth To impart business management skills & concepts To identify training needs of prospective and existing entrepreneurs To enhance business performance SUPPORT SERVICES Preparation of Project Reports Financial and Business Proposals Conduct sector-wise market surveys and reports Schemes and Incentive facilities Financial Management Services Project Management Consultancy Set up new enterprises or industrial units Export Documentation and Procedures Joint Ventures and Technology Transfers Private Equity and Venture Capital Survey Reports on Potential Markets NPAs & Sick Industrial Units Revival / Re-structuring Logistics and supply-chain Management Cloud Computing Online and Internet Marketing Group Marketing Strategy Franchises and Business partnerships Education Knowledge Competence Empowerment For More Information and Details Please Contact Mr. Rohit Salunkhe - Director Tel: / Fax: / smebschool@gmail.com Website: Registered & Head Office: 3, Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC Industrial Estate, Andheri (E), Mumbai

3 CO NNECT An Initiative of SME CHAMBER OF INDIA Foreword Volume 6 Issue 23 April pgs Dear Fellow SMEs, March and April 2016 were a time of significant activity for the Indian SME sector. From SME IPOs raising money from the equities markets to announcements of forthcoming Chinese investments in Indian SMEs to financial institutions pushing to increase their SME loan books, there was significant news that was heartening. Rationalized raw material prices are likely to fillip the ecosystem for some more time, however the continued weakness of the Rupee against the Dollar is likely to cause import discomforts to continue. There are very many SME manufacturers especially in sectors that buy from PSUs who are forced to buy in cash, with ever lengthening collection cycles, often from the same PSUs. This adds to the crunched liquidity situation that is creating even greater SME discomfort. To my mind the Indian SME ecosystem is in the crucible of change. On one hand our unceasing efforts to bring positive change both on regulatory and business fronts are beginning to yield fruit. On the other there is still much that we have to do as the true drivers of India s growth story over the next 2-3 decades. While the roll out of innovative and potentially game changing initiatives like TREDS can do much to ease our liquidity situation, we need to understand the level of preparation that is needed from us as SMEs to make use of these. I am not certain that we have been paying enough attention to being prepared to take advantage of opportunities that will come in the near future. At a recent conversation with TReDS platform facilitators, many doubts were raised that highlights this situation. Transparency of transaction, good and accountable fiduciary management, quality of record keeping and robust risk management were issues that were prominently cited as gaps in our work ethic. Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India smechamberofindia@vsnl.net Government and regulators cannot seriously impact the systemic cash crunch unless we give them the means to do so. This can only be done by adopting global best practices that make it impossible for financiers to deny us credit on the above grounds. This for me is the single biggest issue that we must address on top priority. To become globally operative and competitive, we have to aim to be best practice compliant. The other area where I feel we need focus is that of creating an equal, inclusive and diverse ecosystem that nurtures talent and creates opportunity. SME paradigms everywhere in the world have grown explosively only when they have focused on creating community wealth and raising community standards of living. Henry Ford caught onto this very early when he pushed for better wages, saying if we do not create the capability to buy more in our community, we ll never have the capability to sell more. In April 2016, I read a report that demonstrated that women led MSMEs were outperforming the markets consistently. Simply because women entrepreneurs have been seen to be more disciplined in their approach to business, more value focused and more competitive by nature, they have created success. I believe we have some of the smartest women on the planet in this country; it s time we leveraged their capabilities to grow. In the coming months we will maintain focus on skill pool creation for SMEs, creation of a more easily accessible digital business framework, transparency, the working capital logjam and diversity in SME business. Please do reach out to us with not only your problems and issues but also your ideas and suggestions, so that everyone may benefit from your thought process and learnings. My sincerest gratitude to our members, well-wishers, contributors, guest speakers, event sponsors and of course, our gracious advertisers. SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA (SME CHAMBER OF INDIA). The concepts, activities and events have been designed by us and are exclusively the property of SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA (SME CHAMBER OF INDIA). No part of the titles and contents or images should be used, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means or discussed with any third party without prior written consent of SME CHAMBER OF INDIA. SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of SME CONNECT, its publisher, printer, owner and / or editors. We (SME CONNECT) do our best to verify the information published but do not take any responsibility for the absolute accuracy of the information. SME Connect does not accept responsibility for any investment or other decision taken by readers on the basis of information provided herein. SMECONNECT bi monthly Owner Printer Publisher Editor Mr.Mahesh Balasaheb Salunkhe, Printed at Hindustan Packaging, Unit No1,Kembros Industrial Estate, Sonapur Lane, Off L.B.S Marg, Bhandup (W), Mumbai , Published at 101, Murlidhar Baldev Estate, Near Vikas Estate, Off Aarey Road, Goregaon (E),Mumbai Maharashtra. Editor - Mahesh Balasaheb Salunkhe. RNI No : MAHENG / 2011 / Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 CO NNECT

4 Contents Seminar on INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs Seminar on FINANCE & INVESTMENT FOR SMEs & START-UPs Seminar on INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS FOR SMEs pg 05 pg 08 pg 11 PUNE INDUSTRY & SME SUMMIT pg 14 NASHIK INDUSTRY & SME SUMMIT pg 17 CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

5 EVENT Seminar on INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs Organised on 22nd April 2016 Hotel Pride, Shivajinagar, Pune Address by Speakers Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "Make-In-India Initiative - International Collaborations & Business Opportunities for SMEs Mr. Mauro Mariani Trade Commissioner Italian Consulate Mumbai, Italian Trade Agency addressing the delegates on Bi- Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Italy Ms. Sreemoyi Sanyal Consul and Trade Commissioner for Investment, Canada addressing the delegates on Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Canada Mr. Mazlan Harun Consul Trade / Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Malaysia addressing the delegates on Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Malaysia Ms. Asiya Ashraff Country Manager, Welsh Government (United Kingdom) addressing the delegates on Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Wales Mr. Pritamsingh Chouhan Chief Manager, State Bank of India, Pune addressing the delegates on "Export Finance Available for SMEs Mrs. Vandana Ghavnalkar AGM, ECGC Ltd. addressing the delegates on "ECGC Services to Exporters Mr. Huzefa Tavawalla Nishith Desai Associates addressing the delegates on "Techniques of drafting International Contract 05 Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 CO NNECT

6 EVENT Address by Speakers Ms. Aslesha Gowariker Sr. Partner, Desai & Diwanji addressing the delegates on "Mechanism of Merger and Acquisitions Mr. Jitendra Suvagia Ernst and Young LLP addressing the delegates on "Regularity aspect for Joint Venture & Technology Transfer Mr. Amitabh Sinha Director (Investment & Finance), SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "Unlocking International Opportunities for Indian SMEs" Ms. Anamika Dixit Managing Director, YRSK Marketing & Branding Solutions Pvt. Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Marketing The Growth Engine for Company s Mr. Ajit Shah CEO, Universal Connection addressing the delegates on "How to Grab the Opportunities in International Market?" Mr. Laxmikant D. Chaudhari AGM, State Bank of India, Pune addressing the delegates on "Export Finance Available for SMEs Delegates at the Seminar CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

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8 EVENT Seminar on FINANCE & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs & START-UPs Organised on 13th April 2016 Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai Welcome Address Keynote Address Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Start-Ups Council of India delivering the Welcome address Mr. Annurag Batra Chairman & Editor-in-chief, exchange4media and BW Businessworld delivering keynote address Address by Speakers Mr. Abhijeet Kumar Founding Partner, Ah! Ventures addressing the delegates on "Funding Trends - Where are we headed Mr. Amey Belorkar Asst. Vice President, SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Growth of Start-Ups Role of SIDBI Ms. Chaitra Chidanand Co-President, Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs addressing the delegates on "What Angels and Seed Investors look for in a start-up and Vice-Versa at that stage? Mr. Satish Kataria Managing Director, Catapooolt addressing the delegates on "Powering Ideas Through Crowd funding" Mr. Ajay Joseph & Mr. Vikas Kumar Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan addressing the delegates on "Negotiating a financing round in a down market Mr. Amitabh Sinha Director (Finance & Investment), SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "What to look for in your VC?" CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

9 Address by Speakers EVENT Mr. Farooq Oomerbhoy Founder, Orios Venture Partners & FAO Ventures addressing the delegates on "Role of Family Funds Mr. S. V. Rao Director Operations, FIMAS addressing the delegates on "Concrete Bricks Mr. Ankit Dugar - Ankit Kumar Jain & Co. addressing the delegates on "Analysis and Benefits of Newly inserted taxation provisions for the startups In the recent budget!" Delegates at the Seminar Presentations by SMEs and Start-Ups Dr. Kuldeep Mahajan - Founder & Mr. Sandeep Mahajan - Co - Founder, Ur HOME Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Sreenivas Paluvuri - Co-Founder and Mr. Naveen Ravindran - Co-Founder, VEHITO by Sunwiztech Systems Pvt Ltd. Dr Mandar Dharmadhikari - Founder & Inventor, Quantesla Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Krushnam Thakkar and Mr. Girish Shekhar - Founder of DEBTIT Mr. Ulhas Bodhankar - Co-Founder, Numbaa Mr. Dhaval Thanki - CEO & Co-Founder, Quantas Interactive Solutions Private Limited Mr. Sammir Inamdar - Founder and CEO, Enthralltech Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Vijay Goyal - Founder, Eximbaba.com Mr. Prateek Singhal - Founder, Gyanarpan 09 Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 CO NNECT

10 Connecting SMEs for Global Business Partnership

11 EVENT Seminar on INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs Organised on 10th March 2016 Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai Plenary Session I Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "Make-In-India Initiative - International Collaborations & Business Opportunities for SMEs H.E. Mr. Leszek Brenda Consul General, Consulate General of Poland addressing the delegates on Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Poland H.E. Dr. Norbert Revai-Bere Consul General, Consulate General of Hungary addressing the delegates on Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Hungary H.E. Mr. Erdal Sabri Ergen Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey addressing the delegates on Bi-Lateral Trade, Joint Venture & Collaborations Opportunities for Indian SMEs in Turkey H.E. Mr. Vu Son Thuy Consul General, Consulate General of Vietnam addressing the delegates on "Membership of Vietnam in new free trade agreements and opportunities for SMEs from India" Delegates at the Seminar Mr. Sergey Lunev The Head of The Mumbai Branch of The Trade Representation of The Russian Federation addressing the delegates on "Co-operation between Russian & Indian Companies 11 Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 CO NNECT

12 EVENT Session II Presentations from International Trade organization Ms. Sreemoyi Sanyal Consul and Trade Commissioner for Investment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Consulate General of Canada addressing the delegates on "Innovation ECO System of Canada Ms. Hannah Truxius Business Manager, Mumbai Hamburg Representation addressing the delegates on "Hamburg as a business location Mr. Tomas Rousek Director, Czech Trade Promotion Agency addressing the delegates on "Co-operation between Czech & Indian Companies" Mr. M. Göktuğ Bayrı Sr. Commercial Attaché, Consulate General of Turkey addressing the delegates on "Investment Opportunities in Turkey" Mr. Zahid Waleed Director, Commercial Attaché, Consulate General Afghanistan addressing the delegates on "Investment Opportunities in Afghanistan" Mr. Amitabh Sinha Director (Investment & Finance) SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "Unlocking International Opportunities for Indian SMEs Session III Procedures and Formalities for Joint Ventures & Technology Transfer Mr. Huzefa Tavalwalla Nishith Desai Associates addressing the delegates on "Nuances of "Technology Transfers" along with key legal implications Mr. Jitendra Suvagia - Sr. Manager-Tax & Regulatory Services, Ernst & Young LLP addressing the delegates on "Regularity aspect for Joint Venture & Technology Transfer Ms. Aslesha Gowariker Sr. Partner Desai & Diwanji addressing the delegates on "Mechanism of Merger and Acquisitions Mr. Ajit Shah - CEO, Universal Connection addressing the delegates on "Joint Venture Gateway of Opportunities CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

13 OBJECTIVES Integration of entrepreneurs for Networking and Business Partnership Strengthening Industry and SMEs for better growth Identify emerging business & investment opportunities Resolve Issues and Problems Awareness Programs on various topics ACTIVITIES Trade Missions and Delegations Buyer-Seller Meets and Business Matchmaking Conferences, Exhibitions, B2B, B2C, Seminars Exhibition Services Undertake Market Survey & Research Group Marketing, Advertising & Publicity Information on Taxation, Government Policies and Incentives Project and Industry Visit Set up display centres for Products & Services in both the countries ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIAN AND CHINESE SMEs Identify emerging business, export and import opportunities Business Advisory Services and Project Consultancy Identify business partners, manufacturers, buyers, importers and service providers Trade Finance and Private Equity Funding Investment Promotion Technology Transfer and Advanced Technology Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Alliances Contract Manufacturing Tie-ups in India Marketing, promotion and distributorship Appointment of buying and selling agents Sourcing of quality raw materials, Machines and Equipment Liaison with Central and provincial government Set up manufacturing or service sector units in India Initiated by Initiated by Supported by Supported by Supported by Supported by SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (Investment & Trade Promotion Organisation) MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PIAI PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE For More Information Please Contact CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE Founder & President, Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India Founder & Chairman, India - China Business Council Tel.: / Fax: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net

14 EVENT PUNE INDUSTRY & SME SUMMIT Focus: Integration Finance Exports Technology Collaborations Organised on 4th March 2016 Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Plenary Session I Welcome & Introductory Address Special Address Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industrial & Economic Development Association delivering the Welcome & Introductory Address Dr. R.K. Sinha DGM, SME, State Bank of India (Maharashtra Circle) delivering the Keynote Address on "Fuelling Finance for Empowerment of Industry and SMEs" Address by Shri Sanjay Athalye - CMO & CRO, Reliance Commercial Finance addressing the delegates on "NBFCs and Financial Institutions Action plan for SME growth Shri Prasad Lahane Sr. Manager Marketing & Business Development, Khed Economic Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Advantages & Opportunities of Make-In-India In Maharashtra, Through Private Industrial Parks Shri Ritesh Kaul Sr. Manager Trade Finance, Rest of Maharashtra, Goa, MP & CG, Kotak Mahindra Bank addressing the delegates on "Export Finance for Industry and SMEs Shri Ravi Tyagi General Manager, SIDBI addressing the delegates on "Role of Banks for the Growth of SME Manufacturers CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

15 Plenary Session II EVENT Shri Pratap Singh Nathani Founder & MD, Loanxpress.com addressing the delegates on "Loan Xpress Online Loan Facilitation for SMEs" Shri Shishir Sandipan Sr. Vice President, Aon Global Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Importance of General Insurance for SMEs Shri Ajay Joseph Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan addressing the delegates on "Private Equity and Venture Capital Opportunities for SMEs Shri Bhavesh Thakkar Partner, BDO LLP addressing the delegates on "New Industrial Policy of Maharashtra Impact, benefit and incentives for industries Shri Yogish Arora Director, HR Anexi Pvt. Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Recruiting, Retaining & Engaging Employees in SME to Power the Business Plenary Session III Shri Nitin Kibe Member - Advisory Board, Business Integration Systems (India) Pvt Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Compliance and Risk Management How Automation Helps?" Shri Ranjeet Kumar Head Managed Services, West, Enterprise Business- B2B, Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Digital Disruption & business enablers for growth Shri Nitin Pangam MD, Maeflower Consulting Pvt. Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Inbound and Outbound foreign investments Opportunities for SMEs Shri Raj Sharma Chairman, MMRS India addressing the delegates on "SME Stock Exchange Advantages for SMEs Shri Amitabh Sinha Director, SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "Emerging Export Markets for SMEs 15 Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 CO NNECT

16 INDIA - JAPAN SME BUSINESS COUNCIL OBJECTIVES Integration and Connectivity between Japanese and Indian SMEs and Companies Investment Promotion Identify Business and Bilateral Trade Opportunities Trade and Business Promotional Activities Strategic Business Partnership Exchange of Business and Cultural Values ACTIVITIES Trade Missions and Delegations Buyer-Seller Meets and Business Matchmaking Conferences, Exhibitions, B2B, B2C, Seminars Exhibition Services Undertake Market Survey & Research Group Marketing, Advertising & Publicity Information on Taxation, Government Policies and Incentives Project and Industry Visit Set up display centres for Products & Services in both the countries Shri T. K. A. Nair Adviser to the Prime Minister launching the Council on 15th June 2013 at Mumbai ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIAN AND JAPANESE SMEs Identify emerging business, export and import opportunities Business Advisory Services and Project Consultancy Identify business partners, manufacturers, buyers, importers and service providers Trade Finance and Private Equity Funding Investment Promotion Technology Transfer and Advanced Technology Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Alliances Contract Manufacturing Tie-ups in India Marketing, promotion and distributorship Appointment of buying and selling agents Sourcing of quality raw materials, Machines and Equipment Liaison with Central and provincial government Set up manufacturing or service sector units in India Initiated by Co-Partner Co-Partner Endorsed by Official Support by Principal Partner SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (Investment & Trade Promotion Organisation) MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Embassy of India in Japan Embassy of Japan in India For More Information Please Contact CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE Founder & President, Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India Founder & Chairman, India - Japan SME Business Council Tel.: / Fax: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net

17 EVENT NASHIK INDUSTRY & SME SUMMIT Focus: Finance Export Collaborations Strengthening Industry and SMEs Organised on 24th February 2016 Hotel Taj Gateway, Nashik Welcome & Introductory Address Special Address Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industrial & Economic Development Association delivering the inaugural Address Keynote Address Shri Robin Banerjee Managing Director, Caprihans India Limited addressing the delegates Keynote Address Dr. R.K. Sinha DGM, SME, State Bank of India (Maharashtra Circle) delivering the Keynote Address on "Fuelling Finance for Empowerment of Industry and SMEs" Smt. Chitra Kulkarni Add. Commissioner, Sales Tax (Nashik Region) addressing the delegates Plenary Session I Channelising Finance, Investment, Venture Capital and Private Equity Shri Praveen Kumar Verma ASM, SME Loans Reliance Commercial Finance addressing the delegates on "NBFCs and Financial Institutions Action plan for SME growth" Shri Soundarajan Senior General Manager, BSE Ltd addressing the delegates on "SME Stock Exchange new funding opportunities for SMEs Shri Rahul Ranganekar Partner, Kirtane & Pandit LLP addressing the delegates on "Private Equity and Venture Capital Opportunities for SMEs Shri T. Kameswararao Asst. General Manager, SIDBI addressing the delegates on "Collateral Free Funding Schemes Advantages to SMEs and Start-Ups 17 Volume 6 Issue 23 April 2016 CO NNECT

18 EVENT Plenary Session II Empowering Industry and SMEs for Better Growth Support Services Shri Ashish Arora Managing Director, HR Anexi Pvt. Ltd addressing the delegates on "Recruiting, Retaining & Engaging Employees in SME to Power the Business Shri Pratap Singh Nathani Founder & MD, Loanxpress.com addressing the delegates on "Loan Xpress Online Loan Facilitation for SMEs" Shri Vikas Kumar Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan addressing the delegates on "Legal Aspects Concerning PE and VC Funding Shri Ashish Desai Regional Manager and Vice President Central India, Kotak Mahindra Bank addressing the delegates on "Export Finance for Industry and SMEs Plenary Session III Make-in-India Opportunity for Industry and SMEs Shri Shishir Sandipan Sr. Vice President, Aon Global Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Importance of General Insurance for SMEs Shri Dinesh Patil Cluster Head (Pune & Nashik Region) Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd. addressing the delegates on "Digital Disruption and business enablers for growth Shri Ajay Joseph Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan addressing the delegates on "Joint Ventures & Technology Transfer Opportunities for SMEs Shri Amitabh Sinha Director, SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates on "Emerging Export Markets for SMEs CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

19 INDIA - UK SME BUSINESS COUNCIL OBJECTIVES Identify Business and Bilateral Trade Opportunities Investment Promotion Trade and Business Promotional Activities Connectivity between Indian and British SMEs Strategic Business Partnership Enhance connectivity through UK to European Countries ACTIVITIES Enhancing economic cooperation Trade Missions and Delegations Buyer-Seller Meets and Business Matchmaking Conferences, Exhibitions, B2B, Seminars Exhibition and Trade Fair Services Market Survey & Research on emerging markets Group Marketing & Publicity Information on Taxation, Government Policies and Incentives Set up display centres for Products & Services in UK and European countries Mr. Richard Heald CEO, UK - India Business Council, UK and Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, SME Chamber of India Signing MoU of Cooperation on 15th June 2013 at Mumbai ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIAN AND UK SMEs Business Advisory Services and Project Consultancy Identify emerging business, export and import opportunities Identify business partners, manufacturers, buyers, importers Trade Finance and equity funding Investment Promotion Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Alliances Technology Transfer and Advanced Technology Contract Manufacturing Tie-ups in India Marketing, promotion and distributorship Appointment of buying and selling agents Liaison with government agencies Set up manufacturing or service sector units in India Initiated by Co-Partners UK Partner SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (IITC-INDIA) MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION For More Information Please Contact CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE Founder & President, Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India Founder & Chairman, India - UK SME Business Council Tel.: / Fax: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net

20 EVENT Q & A Session With Speakers Delegates at the Summit CO NNECT Volume 6 Issue 23 April

21 SME BUSINESS CLUB A Networking Platform for Entrepreneurs INTEGRATION CONNECTIVITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHING OF SME BUSINESS CLUB 3rd May 2008 Mumbai Dr. C. Rangarajan - Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Launching the SME BUSINESS CLUB on 3rd May 2008 at Mumbai. Others (L to R) Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe - Founder & President, Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India, Mr. C. B. Bhave - Chairman, Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Mr. Dinesh Rai - Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India, Mr. G. N. Bajpai - Former Chairman, SEBI and Mr. T. C. Venkat Subramaniam - CMD, Export - Import Bankof India OBJECTIVES Interaction Connectivity Business partnership Exchange of New Business Ideas and Concepts Establish Business Partnership Share Success Stories Motivation and Awareness Experts talk To know Business Opportunity Share issues and Problems related to business and Manufacturing Industry ADVANTAGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS To establish contacts with potential business partners To enhance business and trade To exchange business ideas and new concepts To recommend business associates and business friends for connectivity To understand developments and change in policy To get connected with potential business sectors To learn about new business methods and management To involve members of family businesses To identify business partners for franchise, marketing and distributorship To share issues and problems related to industry and business To source quality products, new machinery, equipments, quality raw materials To provide business enquiries and requirements by circulating information amongst members To interact with Govt. officials, Bankers, CEOs of Corporate and technocrats To establish contacts with senior executives of Purchase, Marketing, Sales, Export departments of Corporate, multinational companies and Government Agencies / PSUs. To get assistance for trade finance, working capital, private equity and venture capital To get assistance for joint ventures, collaborations, contract manufacturing & technology transfer To attend various training programs, seminars, knowledge transmission, workshops, factory visits / study tours To join delegations of the chamber visiting other cities in India and abroad To get support for Group Marketing, Branding and Promotion To get information on latest market trends & developments and advise for appropriate strategy To get information about various activities, events and programs Initiated by Partner Partner Partner SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (Investment & Trade Promotion Organisation) MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Contact For Participation in SME Business Club Meeting : Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni - Director Tel : / 20 Fax : smebusinessclub@vsnl.net smechamberofindia@vsnl.net Website: Registered & Head Office: 4, Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC Industrial Estate, Andheri (E), Mumbai Maharashtra, India

22 PIAI PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA INTEGRATION MARKETING INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT Objectives Connectivity between suppliers, Promotion at international level manufacturers and users Establish strong ethical standards Quality standards Impart knowledge and expertise New technologies & Innovations Capacity Building International Alliances Strategic Partnership Awards & Recognition Training and Education New market development Activities Training and education Business Collaborations Guidance, Consultancy & Support Finance & Investment Knowledge Transmission Buyer-Seller Meets Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Market Research, Surveys and Studies Resolving issues and problems Information and Publication Organizing Trade Missions Delegations and Study Tours Contact For Membership, Assistance, Support Services and Partnership Tel: / Fax: piai@vsnl.net / packagingassociation@vsnl.net Web: Registered & Head Office 4, Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC Industrial Estate, Andheri (E), Mumbai INDIA.

23 SME TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Empowering SMEs Through New Technology SME Technology Development Council (STDC) is initiated by SME Chamber of India, India International Trade Centre (IITC-India), Packaging Industry Association of India and SME Business Management Institute to provide assistance and support services to SMEs from Manufacturing and Service Sectors for capacity building and to adopt innovative technology, know-how, projects, latest machineries, equipments and tools from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Japan and other countries. The Council also assists Indian SMEs for strengthening innovative ecosystem and identifying opportunities for collaboration and technical alliances to produce quality products and provide better services for domestic and international markets. The Council will put efforts to encourage SMEs to utilise the new technology and financial facilities available for them and will project and promote their inventions and innovations in the appropriate areas and markets. The Council will also support SMEs to export their projects, machines, equipments and innovative services in the world market. The Council will also organise training, education and awareness programs on various technological developments in international markets as well as emerging business opportunities. The Council would enable the SMEs identify the appropriate IT Solutions to fit their business requirements and also help them collaborate with IT solutions provider, which would inturn enable the SMEs to streamline their business operations, improve their operational efficiency and also enable them become competitive in the domestic as well as international markets. The Council has plans to set up Incubation Centres and Technology Parks in India with potential investors with the support of the GovernmentAgencies, Multinational Companies and Overseas Organisations. ACTIVITIES Integration of Indian SMEs to connect with technology providers Joint Venture, Technology Transfer and Contract Manufacturing Tie-ups in India Launch innovative products & services Setting up Incubation Centres and Technology Parks Interactive Sessions with Investors and Fund Providers Survey and research on new technology Conferences and Trade PromotionActivities Seminars and Training programs on Latest Technology, Joint Ventures, Technology Transfer and Collaborations Group advertising and publicity of various latest products and services Trade Delegations Policy research & recommendations to Corporate and GovernmentAgencies. Networking Platforms for Government, industry and academia. Reports & Publications Recognition &Awards forachievers ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES Identify Equipment and Machinery, Products, High Tech Products and Latest Technology Technical alliances Converting ideas into profitable ventures Systematic framework for Innovation Invention and Technology Upgradation Project Management Industrial Research and Development Product Design and Development Exports of Innovative Projects Jointly Initiated by Technical Expertise and support Strengthening Innovation Management Systems IPR Management Competitiveness and gaining market leadership Enhancing the portfolio of new products, services & business models Obtain Incentives and Funding Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports Technical support and upgradation facility for clusters SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (IITC-INDIA) PIAI PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Contact For : Information Assistance Support Services Tel: / Fax: / smechamberofindia@vsnl.net

24 EISBC EUROPE - INDIA SME BUSINESS COUNCIL Connecting SMEs for Better Growth ABOUT EUROPE - INDIA SME BUSINESS COUNCIL India and Europe have always shared very cordial trade relations. The bilateral trade between India and Europe stood at US $74.5 billion in 2010 and is likely to touch US $207.6 billion by The entrepreneurs, SMEs and large companies are always keen to develop business connectivity between India and European to explore new business opportunities and the effort is increasing day by day in various sectors. Many Indian companies have started looking for setting up industrial units in many European countries. Europe-India SME Business Council (EISBC) offers a networking platform for enhancing connectivity between European & Indian SMEs and Entrepreneurs for business growth. The Council provides support and assistance for the promotion of international trade, investment, setting up industrial units, identifying business partners, importers, buyers, marketing and provides opportunity in Joint Ventures, collaborations, alliances, technology transfers, contract manufacturing tie-ups and other new business avenues in various sectors. The Council will put efforts to resolve the problems and issues of SMEs and other related matters and strengthen SMEs Connectivity, Capacity Building, arrange trade missions and delegations, create awareness about new Investment opportunities in Europe & India. ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNICL The following activities of the Council are aimed at connecting the SMEs of India and Europe to explore and establish business opportunities. Interaction with visiting trade missions and delegations Assistance to promote Business and Trade Identify New Business and Investment Opportunity Provide information on Market, Taxation, Incentive facilities and Business Opportunities Provide information on Trade Enquiries, Industrial Cooperation, Technical Information, Rules And Regulations About Business Activities Interaction between Entrepreneurs and government dignitaries, prominent businessmen and bureaucrats from India and Europe Training programs to educate Young Entrepreneurs and SMEs Resolve the issues related to International Trade and Shipping in collaboration with local and National Government Departments and Trade organizations Organize Annual Activities like SME Partnership Summit, SME Investment Forum & SME Business Summit in each country regularly or alternate years Organize B2B/B2C Meeting and Business Matchmaking Organize conferences, Training Programs and seminars in India and Europe Organize Exhibitions, Trade Fairs Catalogue Shows and other Trade Promotional Activities Disseminate information on newly launched Products, High Tech Products and Latest Technology Introduce and launch latest products & services Undertake advertising and publicity of various products and services Market survey and research on various products, services and sector Encourage local and National Government Agencies and Officials for the promotion of SMEs Organize exchange programs - Young Entrepreneurs, SMEs, Cultural, Sports and Educational For Membership Assistance Support Services Contact Registered Office in India 4,Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai Maharashtra, INDIA. Tel: Fax: eisbc@vsnl.net European Regional Offices: Brussels London Birmingham Frankfurt Amsterdam Ljubljana Vienna Barcelona Warsaw Milan Sofia Indian Regional Offices: Mumbai New Delhi Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad Ahmedabad

25 NRI BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTRE NBSC NRI BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTRE Shri Prithviraj Chavan Hon ble Chief Minister launching the NRI BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTRE. Dignitaries (L to R) Dr. J. N. Misra CGM (Maharashtra & Goa Circle) State Bank of India, Ms. Sulajja Firodia Motwani Vice Chairperson, Kinetic Engineering Ltd, Shri A. Ramesh Kumar MD and CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Pvt.Ltd., Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President, Maharashtra Industrial and Economic Development Association (MIEDA), Shri Venkat Chary, Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Marketing, Shri Vineet Mittal Co - Founder and MD, Welspun Energy Ltd., Shri Sanjay Nirupam Member of Parliament at MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRY SUMMIT on 8th February 2013 at Mumbai OBJECTIVES Act as Single Contact Point between NRIs and Government & Private Sector Marketing and Branding of Potential businesses of India Encourage Investment as the favoured Business Destination Unity of NRIs, PIOs and Indian Entrepreneurs for better partnership Facilitate business support and collaborations Organize business promotional activities and events Resolve issues and problems of Entrepreneurs Recognise and confer awards for exceptional achievements ACTIVITIES Integration of NRI Entrepreneurs and Industrialists Networking for indentifying Business Opportunity Business and Export Promotion Investment Promotion Business Delegations Promotion of Government Policies and advantages Organise Conferences & Exhibitions in various countries Organise Annually NRI Business Summit in India and various countries Preparation of Business Directory (Country & Regionwise) Handholding to young and women entrepreneurs Government Liaison Encourage Entrepreneurship Awards and Recognitions Initiated by IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (Investment & Trade Promotion Organisation) SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Registered & Head Office 3, Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Adjoining Hotel Tunga Paradise, SEEPZ - MIDC Central Road, Next to Akruti Centre, Andheri (E) Mumbai Tel: Fax: nribizcentre@vsnl.net iitcindia@vsnl.net

26 START UPs COUNCIL OF INDIA Integration Empowerment Growth About Council START-UPs COUNCIL OF INDIA is creating a robust and sensitive ecosystem to promote entrepreneurship in India. The Council provides opportunities to Start-Ups and Young Entrepreneurs to integrate for developing Business Partnerships, Converting Unique Ideas into practical Business Activities, Support for Innovations and Inventions, New Product development, Accessing a developed facilitation framework of associated services, Connecting with mentors and advisers, Raising capital, Improving Quality of Services and Promotion of group business concepts. institutions, large corporate and MNCs. The Council will also encourage entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing industries and service businesses to take advantage in era of Make-in-India initiative. It will concentrate on skill development, grooming and incubation process to provide useful information, handhold and organise activities to guide them in different aspects of business development and management. A large part of the Council s efforts would be towards developing relevant networks that can support young enterprise. The Council will support entrepreneurs for Business Promotion, Marketing & Branding, Channelising Finance and Investment, Accessing Venture Capital, Incubation of Enterprises, Skill Development & Training, Legal & Compliance as well as connectivity with mentors, facilitators, service providers, financial Areas Of Work Ecosystem Creation Influence Government Policy Business Advisory Mentoring Integration and connectivity Develop facilitation networks Provide facilitation services Support Services Identify Investment and Business Partners Promotion of New Products and Services Guidance to start a manufacturing and service business Channelise Bank Finance and Venture Capital Business Management Facilities Improving performance of family business Preparing a Business Plan Enhancing of Business Skills Knowledge Sharing & Management Identify emerging business opportunities Education and training for better growth Interface with support networks Facilitate networking & business associations/ partnerships Awards and Recognition Initiated by The Council assists entrepreneurs to establish and enhance business contacts, adapt of Latest technology, explore synergies and joint ventures with Indian and Foreign companies, develop business collaboration, contract manufacturing and other business alliances with potential partners. Activities Business to Business Meetings Seminars and Workshops Conferences Interactive Sessions Project Visits Delegations Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Training Programs Navigating the regulatory landscape Legal and Compliance Identification of export markets Upticking Quality and Productivity Identification of Advanced Technology International Cooperation and Joint Ventures Innovation and Inventions Marketing, Branding and Promotion Listing in SME Stock Exchange Partner SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (Investment & Trade Promotion Organisation) SIAI SME IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA Connectivity Quality Price Chandrakant Salunkhe Founder & President SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Partner Partner Partner Partner MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION SME TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Registered & Head Office: 4, Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, SEEPZ - MIDC Central Road,, Andheri (E), Mumbai Phone: / Fax: startups@vsnl.net

27 MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Connecting Maharashtra Globally ACTIVITIES Industrial Productivity / DevelopmentActivities Export Promotion & Market Development Investors Meet in India and abroad Tourism Promotion Events Environment Protection Delegations and Study Tours Channelise Investment, Bank Finance & Equity Agro and Food Processing Industrial Development Promote Public Private Participation in various sectors Exhibitions, Conferences, Road Shows & other events Organise various training and education programs Encourage Social and CulturalActivities EFFORTS Industrial Growth Review of policy, incentives and schemes Infrastructure Development Resolve Issues and Problems of Industry Interaction with the Government Study and Research on potential projects White Papers & Survey Reports Growth of Small & Medium Enterprises Awareness and Training Programs Skill Development Consultative and Interactive meets with Industry, Officials and Policy Makers ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT & ADVISORY SERVICES Joint Ventures, Technical Know-How and Technology Transfers Diversification, Contract Manufacturing Tie-ups and Collaborations Interaction with investors and investment boards of various countries Branding, Promotion and Marketing Identify new business opportunities FOUNDER & PRESIDENT CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE Setting up of SME Manufacturing and Service Units Identify new projects and business potentials Prepare Sector wise Project Profiles and Reports Prepare and evaluate investment proposals and follow up Identify appropriate investors & business partners Liaison with Investors, Govt. Depts, Banks and FIs Revival of Sick Industrial Units MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Tel: / Fax: mieda@vsnl.net Web: Registered & Head Office 4, Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC Industrial Estate, Andheri (E), Mumbai: Representative Offices: New Delhi, USA, UK, China, Malaysia Registered Under Section 25 of The Indian Companies Act, 1956.

28 OBJECTIVES Integration of Entrepreneurs Capacity Building Business and Export Growth Implementation of Government Policies Protect Business interest of SMEs & Industry International Business Co-operation Entrepreneurship Development Awards and Recognition ACTIVITIES Trade Promotional Programs Connectivity with MNCs and Government Interaction with Bankers and Government Officials International Conferences, Seminars & Roundtables Inbound and Outbound Investment Channelise Bank Finance and PE / VC Strategic Business Alliances Marketing and Promotion Knowledge Transmission Awareness Programs Interaction with Governments Delegations and Study Tours Research and Survey Exhibition and Trade Fair Services Restructuring and Revival of stressed SMEs Redressal of issues & problems SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE DOMESTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY & GROWTH Business Advisory Services Business & Trade Opportunities Connectivity with Buyers, Manufacturers and Suppliers Procurement support in PSUs and MNCs Vendor Development in Government PSUs Marketing and Distributorship in India Certification of evaluation of capacity of the Company Listing without an IPO in Stock Exchange Identifying investors or business partners Setting up manufacturing unit FINANCE & INVESTMENT Channelise Finance from Bank and Financial Institutions Private Equity / Venture Capital Project, Export Finance & External Commercial Borrowing Term loans in local & foreign currency Vendor Finance Facility Factoring and Forfeiting services Finance Facility for Participation in International Exhibitions NPA Settlements Restructuring and Revival of financially stressed SMEs INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONNECTIVITY AND OPPORTUNITIES Export Business Enquiries and Import Facilitation Contract Manufacturing Tie-ups with Overseas Companies Joint Ventures, Collaborations and Technology Transfer Business Alliance with Overseas SMEs and Companies Identification of Buyers, Importers and Distributors Sourcing Advanced Technology, Machinery & Equipment Marketing and Distributorship in Specific Market Connectivity & Contact Building Interaction with CEOs of Corporate, Banks, MNCs & Government Officials and SMEs Seminars and Training Program for Knowledge Enhancement INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES OF THE CHAMBER Join Delegations to connect with foreign buyers / investors and to promote exports Present issues & problems to appropriate Govt. Authorities India SME Excellence Awards for remarkable achievements FOUNDER & PRESIDENT CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE For Membership, Assistance & Support Services Contact Registered & Head Office 3, Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Adjoining Hotel Tunga Paradise, SEEPZ - MIDC Central Road, Next to Akruti Centre, Andheri (E) Mumbai Tel: / Fax: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net Regional Offices: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bhopal Representative Office: USA, UK, Europe, Canada, China, Malaysia, South Korea, South Africa, UAE, Singapore, Bahrain and Hong Kong The Chamber is a Private Organisation and Registered Under Section 25 of The Indian Companies Act, 1956.