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    International Trade Fairs in India -2009/10

     

    Fairs in 2010

    January

    10th Auto Expo - January 5-11, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

    The Indian auto industry; a major contributor to India’s GDP has now set benchmarks for the global automotive industry by launching the world’s most economical car. Today Indian OEMs and the component industry are not only cost competitive but also capable of design & produce high class technological products making India as the most competitive sourcing market for the global automotive sector.

    The 10th Auto Expo is organized jointly by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

    More information: www.autoexpo.in

     

    BevINDIA Fair, January 23-24, Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi

    Explore the indian alcoholic beverages market. An ideal business to business forum for wine, beer and spirits companies to network with leading importers and distributors and access the abundant opportunities in the indian market.

    More information: www.bevindia.in

     

    International Exhibition of Security, Safety, Fire, Disaster Management Equipments & Services, New Delhi; January 27-30, 2010

    Access control systems, perimeter protection devices, surveillance devices, burglar alarm system, explosive detection & disposal, aviation security, disaster management & NBC equipment, equipment for bank and hospital security, information security devices, audio/video surveillance and debugging devices, anti gas devices,equipments for forensic science labs, fire alarm & fire fighting equipment, personal safety and crowd control safety equipment, radio communication, systems, traffic monitoring systems, training equipments, etc.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    International Leather Fair, Chennai. January 31-February 3, 2010

    Finished leather; footwear; shoe components -uppers, soles, heels, counter, lasts; and synthetic lasts; leather garments; fashion accessories; leather goods- travel ware, belts, gloves, portfolios, hand bags and wallets; saddlery and harness; machinery and equipment, chemicals, publications and consultancy services.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    February

    International Security Expo, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.. February 15-18

    For more information please visit ITPO´s wesite

     

    International Leather Goods Fair, Kolkatta. February 20-22, 2010.

    Leather goods- travel ware, belts, gloves, portfolios, hand bags and wallets; saddlery and harness; footwear leather garments, fashion accessories, machinery and equipment, chemicals, etc.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    Textiles India Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. February 24-27, 2010.

    The last edition of the fair was visited by about 1,355 business visitors including 545 overseas buyers from over 80 countries and 247 buying agents in India representing prominent importers from different parts of the world.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    March

    Tex-Styles India, New Delhi; March 2-5, 2010.

    Fabrics, yarns, fibres, home furnishing, accessories, CAD/CAM systems, support services, etc.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    Indian Furniture and Accesories show - 13 to 15 March, Jodphur India

    The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) of India organises the show which will include the following items: Furniture & Accessories, Home Textiles,
    Garden Accessories , Home Accessories, Table ware, Kitchenware.

    The Council will reimburse the air ticket of a nominated buyer and journalist, which will be done through the Embassy.

    More info: www.epch.com

     

    Aahar International Food Fair, New Delhi. March 19-21, 2010.

    Processed foods, processing packaging and refrigeration machinery, hotel and restaurant equipment and supplies.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    IT India, New Delhi. March 26-29, 2010.

    Computer hardware, computer system, application software, software packages, network management and techologies, RDBMS, SAP & ERP solutions, computer spares, peripherals and consumables, publications upcoming technologies, etc.

    Organized by Indian Trade Promotion Organization - For more information ITPO´s Website.

     

    April

    4TH India - Latin America Conclave - Le Meridien, New Delhi. Dates to be confirmed

    The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organizing the 4th India-Latin America and Caribbean Conclave: Enhancing Business Partnerships

    4th in the series, the Conclave will discuss business opportunities and project partnerships between India and the LAC region in Agriculture, Agri-business and Food Processing, Irrigation, Telecommunications, Energy including Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Software Services, Drugs & Pharmaceutical Products, Biotechnology, Chemicals including Agro-Chemicals, FMCG goods, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality and Healthcare.

    The Conclave will feature sessions devoted to sectoral business presentations followed by B2B meetings on each day. More details of the programme are being worked out and would be forwarded later.

    CII would partially offset the cost of travel to India of these business participants from the LAC countries. This would be on first-come-first-served basis for business participants travelling to India to participate in the Conclave series for the first time and would be limited to one representative from one company. 

    Organized by CII. More information: www.cii.in

     

     

    August

    Government has approved the new symbol for the lndian Rupee - August 2010

    New Rupee

     

     

    December

    Invitation to visit 18th Delhi International Leather Fair (DILF), December 3-5, 2010, New Delhi

    India’s Export of Leather & Leather Products increased from US$ 2216.45 million in 2003-04 to US$ 3400.97 mn in 2009-10, growing at a cumulative annual growth rate of 7.39%
     
    The 18th Delhi International Leather Fair (DILF), is a unique show dedicated to leather and leather products from India. The show will be oriented to facilitating the exhibitors and buyers in opening new channels for trade in leather products, with an accent on footwear and components. As a specialized B2B event, DILF has become a highly favoured destination on the itinerary of global buyers.
     
    About 300 leading manufacturers and exporters are expected to participate in the three-day Delhi International Leather Fair 2010 (DILF) at Pragati Maidan.
    The product on display includes finished leather, leather goods & accessories, leather garments, leather gloves (all types), leather footwear, footwear components, non-leather footwear, chemicals, lining materials, leather processing machinery and leather goods manufacturing machinery etc.
     
    The special attraction of the fair includes “Theme Pavilion”, “Fashion Show”, Technical Seminars and Workshops” and “One-to-One business meetings”, besides visiting to manufacturing units of the participants.
     
    For further information about the event, please long on to the website www.delhileatherfair.com

     

     

    Chambers of Commerce and Industry

    Confederation of Indian Industry ( CII ) , New Delhi

    This is the apex body of industries and have offices in many cities of India.
    Web : http://www.ciionline.org
    Contact : Ms Gunveena Chadha, Head of Latin America Division
    gunveena.chadha@ciionline.org

    Deepa Mehta and Paridhi Gupta are the other offcers in the Latin America Division.

    Federation of Indian chambers of Commerce and Industry ( FICCI ), New Delhi

    This is the leading Chamber of Commerce. Web : http://www.ficci.com
    Contact : Vandana Kalra vandana@ficci.com

    Indo-Latin American Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Chennai
    The Chamber was inagurated on 20 March 2006.
    Convenor : Ravichandran. Besides doing business with Latin America, he has done a Ph.D on trade with Latin America.
    Contact : Tel 55640818, fax 26257861, mail indolac@vsnl.net

    India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF)
    IBEF has the latest information on Indian economy, market and opportunities for business in India

     

     

     

    Other Business Organisations
    Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Ind. of India (ASSOCHAM)
    Federation of Indian Exporters Organisation (FIEO) Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
    National Center for Trade Information India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Export Oriented Units of India
    Special Economic Zones Exporters Yellow Pages Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association
    Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India CRISIL Ltd.  
    Industry Associations in India
    Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) All India Biotech Association (AIBA) Builders' Association Of India
    Cement Manufacturers' Association Consulting Engineers Association of India All India Plastics Manufactures Association
    Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) All India Distillers' Association Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association
    Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association
    Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association Darjeeling Planters Association Hotel Association of India
    Electronic Component Industries Association Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) Electronic Component Industries Association
    The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association Indian Association of Tour Operators
    Internet Service Providers Association of India Indian Jute Industries Research Association Indian Small Scale Paint Association
    Organization of Plastic Processors of India Silk Association Of India The Solvent Extractors' Association of India
    Indian Sugar Mills Association Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India Tools & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India
    Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Indian Sugar Mills Association Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
    National Association of Software & Service Companies Manufacturers Association for Information Technology National Association of Software & Service Companies
    Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association Indian Agro Paper Mills Association Indian Tea Association
    Self Employed Women's Association    
    Export Promotion Councils of India
    Apparel Export Promotion Council Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council
    Council for Leather Exports Carpet Export Promotion Council Cashew Export Promotion Council of India
    Chemical & Allied Products Export Promotion Council Electronic & Computer Software Export Promotion Council Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council
    Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Engineering Export Promotion Council Handloom Export Promotion Council
    Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Overseas Construction Council of India Indian Silk Export Promotion Council
    Plastic Export Promotion Council India Trade Promotion Organisation Project Export Promotion Council of India
    National Center for Trade Information Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council
    The Synthetic Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council Marine Products Export Development Authority  
    Commodity Boards
    Coffee Board Coconut Development Board Rubber Board
    Spice Board Tea Board Tobacco Board
    Regional / State Level Chambers of Commerce
    The Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry The Fedration of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry Udaipur Chamber of Commerce and Iindustry
    Indian Merchants Chamber Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI)
    Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry Indian Chamber of Commerce Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industry

    Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI)

    Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry    
    Bi-Lateral Chambers of Commerce
    Indo-American Chamber of Commerce American Chambers of Commerce in India India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industries Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
    Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce IICCI - Indo Israeli Chambers of Commerce and Industry Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    IGCC - Indo German Chamber of Commerce Indo-Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry Indo-US Chamber of Commerce
    SICC - Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce India Ohio Chamber of Commerce US - India Chamber of Commerce
    Indian Chamber of Commerce of Taiwan Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce And Industry Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry  
    Indian Economy
    Centre for Monitoring of Indian Economy (CMIE) Planning Commission of India Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) State Bank of India (SBI) 
    ICICI Banking Corporation Ltd. Air India 

    Indian Railways