55 TH Annual General Meeting of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce 23rd September 2011, at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai

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1 55 TH Annual General Meeting of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce 23rd September 2011, at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai The 55 TH Annual General Meeting of the IGCC in Mumbai attracts over 600 members, associates and friends from the business community. This year, the AGM will coincide with the opening of the Germany and India 2011/2012: Infinite Opportunities programme in Mumbai. Hon ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest at the AGM. It is also expected that the German Consul General and other VIPs will attend the AGM. The AGM Programme will begin at 2.30 pm with the opening of product display of member companies and high tea. Thereafter will be the transaction of Official Business for members followed by the main AGM programme with addresses etc., IGCC Awards for 2011, Lufthansa Lucky Draw and Reception. Opportunity to take part in a B2B Matchmaking event Online at the Asia Pacific Week Berlin on 8 th and 9 th September, 2011 Topics of the dialogue forum: Health Food Water Health Development of sustainable healthcare systems Sustainable planning and operation of hospitals (Green Hospital) Potential of regenerative medicine Food Innovations in nutrition sciences and the food industry Sustainability, quality assurance and responsibility in today s increasingly globalized food sectors Water Integrated water resources management Investment opportunities in the water sector in Asia The B2B cooperation exchange provides an excellent opportunity for German and Asian players to establish contacts with potential business partners directly and easily. For more information and participation please contact: Monaz.desai@indo german.com German Delegation visit from solar industry to Bangalore & Chennai A German business delegation from the solar industry (PV & thermal) will be visiting Bangalore & Chennai from November 2011.The delegation comprises German companies looking to enter the Indian market and offer German technology to Indian partners for mutual benefit. The programme consists of a Seminar on 14th November 2011 in Bangalore where the German delegates will introduce their companies and showcase their technologies. There will also be expert speakers from German and Indian side giving an overview of the market conditions. On the remaining days the German delegates will seek to explore opportunities for business partnerships with Indian companies via individual B2B meetings. For further information and company profiles please visit: events/solar delegation from germany/ or contact Dipti Kanitkar (Tel: , dipti.kanitkar@indo german.com) or Frank Hoffmann (Tel: , e mail: frank.hoffmann@indo german.com) PUNE Oktoberfest 7 th 9 th October 2011 The Pune Oktoberfest has become a firm part of Pune s social calendar and just like in the previous two years, will be held at the Pune Turf Club from 7 9 October 2011.

2 So, need we say more? If you would like your company to be a partner at this exclusive mega event, do get in touch with Ms. Caroline Schneider on E mail: caroline.schneider@indo german.com or Janna Oltmanns at janna@indo german.com MUMBAI Oktoberfest 14 th 16 th October 2011 Book your tables now! The Mumbai Oktoberfest 2011 will be held on the 14 th, 15 th and 16 th of October 2011 at the Mahalaxmi Race Course from 17:00 hrs onwards. Last year the demand for tables was so huge that they got sold out within hours of being put up for sale, therefore many of you were unable to be a part of this amazing fest. This year, we have decided to give you, our valued member, the first preference for table bookings! So, in order to avoid a repeat of last year s disappointment, book your table(s) now through Ms. Ketaki Tarhalkar: mumbaioktoberfest@indo german.com What is the Mumbai Oktoberfest all about? It is an opportunity to experience the famous German Gemuetlichkeit (Conviviality) & camaraderie with the movers & shakers of Mumbai under a festively decorated Oktoberfest tent/marquee. One can croon & groove to ones heart s content to live Oktoberfest music performed by an original German Oktoberfest band. The foodie can savour servings of German food and beer all especially ordered from Germany. To add to your entertainment there will be a variety of wonderful spot prizes to be won. See you at the Mumbai Oktoberfest 2011 Prosit! Study in Germany The German University of Applied Sciences (FHM) in Bielefeld, is offering an English Language fulltime MBA Course in Management in the SME Sector in co operation with IGCC Bangalore Office. On completion of the course, an internationally recognized degree will be conferred by the University. The first batch of students will start in March The first three months of the course is taught in Bangalore by German & Indian faculty after which the students will continue the course in Bielefeld, Germany. Admissions are currently open. Please contact Mrs. Audrey D souza, Regional Director, IGCC, Bangalore. Tel.No E mail: adsouza@indo german.com News from the Indo German Training Centres Admissions Open for Post Graduate Program in Business Administration: Batch IGCC announces admissions open to its full time PGPBA Batch at its Indo German Training Centres Chennai and Bangalore. Students can download the application form from or alternatively purchase it from any of the Indo German Training Centres or Indo German Chamber of Commerce offices. The cost of the application form and prospectus is `1000/. Payments are accepted in cash/demand draft drawn in favor of the Indo German Training Centre. For Additional Information, please contact:

3 IGTC Bangalore: ; IGTC Chennai: / ; chennai@igtcindia.com Website: One to One Business Meetings at the following Trade fairs in Germany: The Indo German Chamber of Commerce offers its members pre scheduled One to One Business Meetings at the following Trade fairs. Please note that we can also arrange one to one Business Meetings at any other trade fair than mentioned below as per your requirement: Anuga (The leading fair for global food industry) from 8 th to 12 th October 2011, Cologne, Germany Biotechnica (Event for biotechnology and science) from 11 th to 13 th October 2011, Hannover, Germany Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt book fair) from 12 th to 16 th October 2011, Frankfurt, Germany A + A (Safety, Security and Health at Work. International Trade Fair with Congress and Special Events) from 18 th to 21 st October 2011, Duesseldorf, Germany AGRITECHNICA (International DLG Exhibition for Agricultural Machinery) from 13 th to 19 th November 2011, Hannover, Germany MEDICA (World Forum for Medicine Intern. Exhibition and Conference) from 16 th to 19 th November 2011, Duesseldorf, Germany Watch this space regularly to know more about the trade fairs we would organize one to one business meetings for, in future. For Registration and further details, please contact tejal.raut@indo german.com / monaz.desai@indo german.com Tel: / Asia Pacific Conference (APK) in New Delhi in 2012 The 13 th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business will be held from 1 st to 3 rd November 2012 in Gurgaon, New Delhi. The event is organized every 2 1/2 years in different Asian countries. The main organizers of the APK are the German Chambers of Commerce abroad, The Asia Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) and the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Germany. (BMWi). The Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) will be the local host and the organizer of the 2012 event. Over 700 delegates attended the last APK held in Singapore in In 2012 the conference will be completely in English language for the first time. Program details are being worked out and will be announced shortly. Removal of the condition of prior approval in the case of existing joint ventures/ technical collaborations in the same field. With reference to the erstwhile Press Note 1 of 2005 (Consolidated FDI Policy), which prohibited any foreign company with an existing joint venture/tie up in India as on January 12, 2005 from setting up its own company/joint venture in the same field of business unless FIPB (Government) approval or No Objection Certificate ( NOC ) from the Indian partner is obtained, has been done away with. Effective from 1 st April 2011, the Circular provides a major relaxation in FDI policy; whereby obtaining the prior approval of the FIPB and receipt of the No Objection Certificate from the existing JV partner is no longer a prerequisite for investing in the country. The relevant extracts of the press release is as under:

4 A discussion paper had been released by DIPP last year on the need for review of this condition. There is a felt need to attract fresh investment and technology inflows into the country, as also to reduce the levels of State intervention in the commercial sphere. Keeping in view the above, Government has decided to abolish this condition. It is expected that this measure will promote the competitiveness of India as an investment destination and be instrumental in attracting higher levels of FDI and technology inflows into the country. The Energy Efficiency Award, 2011 The Deutsche Energie Agentur GmbH (dena) the German Energy Agency is announcing the dena Energy Efficiency Award as part of the Initiative EnergieEffizienz campaign funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. Patron of the competition is Rainer Brüderle, Federal Minister of Economics. Further information and Entry documents are available from energieeffizienz.de/eea en. A. IGCC PUBLICATIONS: 1. IGCC Membership Directory (in English): NEW We are in the process of compiling a new edition of the IGCC Membership Directory. In case you have not already done so, please send your company s updated information to membership@indogerman.com or by fax to This Directory lists our members in India and Germany. Copies of the previous Edition are available for members at a reduced rate. 2. Indian Firms doing Business in Germany (in English) 9th Edition, January The book is a list of firms in Germany with Indian part / sole ownership and branch offices of Indian companies in Germany and costs `500/ for members. It is available only as a hardcopy. Postage free 3. Directory of German Companies in India I Collaborations, Joint Ventures and Subsidiaries (English) 13th Edition, February 2010 The Directory is an alphabetical listing of all the German Companies Collaborations, Joint Ventures and Subsidiaries operating in India with a product index and costs `2300/ for members. It is available only as a hardcopy. Postage free 4. Directory of German Companies in India II Agencies, Representations, Liaison Offices (English) 4th Edition, December 2008 The Directory is an alphabetical listing of all the German Companies Agencies, Representations and Liaison Offices operating in India with a product index and costs `2300/ for members It is available only as a hardcopy. Postage free For further details regarding all Publications, please contact Ms. Sanghamitra Mengle at publications@indo german.comor at Tel.: B. ADVERTISEMENT: 1. Ideas, Inventions and Innovations IGCC s new service Have you recently introduced a new idea, enhanced a product, system or a process? Lend your product/innovation more visibility and recognition in the Indo German business community by informing our readers about it.

5 The Indo German Chamber has introduced a new chapter in its bi monthly business magazine under the above heading. It features in mid section of both the German as well as the English issue, which is a prominent part of the magazine. The magazine is sent to all our German and Indian member companies as well as industry associations, diplomatic institutions, Chambers of Commerce etc. in India and Germany. Sounds interesting? Do write to us about the uniqueness of your product, process or service! What we need from you are: 1) Text of 200 words (subject to editing) 2) print quality photo 3) Company logo For further information, terms and conditions, please write to jennifer@indo german.com / advertisements@indo german.com or call at C. GERMAN TRADE FAIRS: Important: Members, to avoid a last minute rush, all those who are planning to travel to Germany to visit/exhibit at Trade fairs, can apply for a Schengen visa at the Embassy/Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany at least 3 months in advance. Visa Information and requirements are available at: The latest form can be downloaded from Kindly note: Passports which are issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted any more. The passport must not be older than 10 years and needs to be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory and needs to contain at least two empty pages. 1. Munich Trade Fairs: For Visitors Forthcoming Shows organized by Messe Muenchen International: Exporeal 2011 is the 14 th International Trade Fair for Commercial Property at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany exhibitors and 30,000 B2B visitors are attending the Exporeal For more information, please check out: Visitors delegation is being organized by IGCC for Indian companies. Productronica 19 th International Trade Fair for Innovative Electronics Production from 15 to 18 November, 2011 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich. Entry tickets can be ordered on the website: For Exhibitors: BAUMA th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Construction Equipment is scheduled to be from 15 to 21 April, 2013 in Munich. Deadline for stand bookings is March After deadline no space is available. Visit site: BAU 2013 World s Leading Trade Fair for Building Materials, Architecture and Systems from 14 to 19 January 2013 at Munich. Deadline for stand booking is Sept After deadline no space is available. Visit muenchen.de/en For details on Munich Fairs please contact Ms. Haleema Sayed at munichfairs@indo german.com Tel:

6 2. Nuernberg Trade Fairs: Analitica Latin America September 20 to 22, 2011, Sao Paulo, Brazil BioFach America All Things Organic September 22 to 24, 2011 Baltimore, U.S.A. america.com IPB International Powder / Bulk Conference & Exhibition 27 to 29 September, 2011 Shanghai, China BioFach América Latina International Exhibition & Conference October 5 to 7, 2011, Sao Paulo, Brazil americalatina.com POWTECH International Trade Fair for Mechanical Processing Technologies and Instrumentation together with TechnoPharm International Trade Fair for Life Science Process Technologies Pharma Food Cosmetics 11 to 13 October, 2011 Online tickets: and For details on Nürnberg Fairs please contact Ms. Ruby Vatcha at ruby@indo german.com Tel: Messe Berlin Trade Fairs: a. ITB Asia, October 2011 This annually held three day B2BTravel Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market is now in its fourth year and will take place at Suntec, Singapore from19 21 October, This is where international exhibitors of all sectors of the travel value chain, Asia Pacific's leading travel companies and emerging small and medium sized enterprises, meet with top international buyers from the MICE, Leisure and Corporate Travel markets. The USP is the pre fixed appointment scheduling that could offer both exhibitors and buyers up to 10 appointments per day. Exhibitors please contact urgently as application deadline is over and space allotments have already commenced. The Trade visitor registration is now underway. The tickets cost the following Day pass Rs. 1,850/ (valid on 21 st Oct only) Permanent pass Rs. 3,600/ For details on Berlin Fairs please contact Ms. Deepika Unni at berlinfairs@indo german.com Tel: /47 D. INDIAN TRADE FAIRS: IGCC is supporting the following upcoming fairs in India: IREE 2011

7 28 30 Sep 2011, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi The 9 th International Railway Equipment Exhibition will take place from Sep 2011 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi organized by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) in association with Ministry of Railways, Govt of India. IGCC will be organizing the participation of German/Indo German companies, along with the support of IMAG (subsidiary of Messe München). GREEN BUILDING CONGRESS 2011 The 9 th edition of the Green Building Congress 2011, Asia s largest Green Building Conference & Exhibition, is scheduled to be held from 20th 22nd October, 2011 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. This event is organised by the Indian Green Building Congress (IGBC) which is part of CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII Godrej GBC), a division of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The focus area of this show is the construction industry, which is one of the largest economic activities contributing to India s development. The Green Building Congress aims to create awareness on Green Building concepts and provides an excellent platform for networking and business opportunities. The exhibition will attract over 200 exhibitors and participation from various Indian and foreign companies. There is also a parallel seminar and conference program with participation from eminent speakers from the industry. IGBC is represented by all stakeholders of construction industry comprising of Architects, Builders & Developers, Corporate, Designers, Facility managers, Government, Institutions, Nodal agencies, Product manufacturers & suppliers, Service Consultants etc. Indo German Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be associated with the Green Building Congress 2011 ( and invites you to join the German Group Participation to obtain maximum advantage. For further information and participation details please contact shivani@indo german.com, anupama.narayan@indo german.com analytica Anacon India October 2011, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai 6 th International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis, Biotechnology & Diagnostics will take place this year in Mumbai. It is organized by IMAG (Subsidiary of Munich Fairs, Germany) together with IAIA (Indian Analytical Instruments Association) supported by IGCC (Indo German Chamber of Commerce) and has become the most important trade fair on the Indian subcontinent in the rapidly growing market for analysis, biotechnology, laboratory technology and services. The show will once again feature an official German pavilion besides participation from China, Japan and U.K. For further details please log on to: BioFach India 2011 together with India Organic November 2011, Palace Grounds, Bangalore The fair is organised by Nuernberg Messe, Germany jointly with ICCOA (International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture). Both the partners bring in their expertise and networks to give a boost to the Organic Industry. Strong support from the Government agencies and various State Governments in India facilitated the organization of a successful show last year. The world leading trade show network for organic products offers in India a high quality stage for communication,

8 education and last but not least business. The show provides proven quality and transparency for exhibitors and in particular orientation for the trade visitors by integrating all stakeholders from India and abroad. The show will also feature an official German pavilion. For further details please log on to: india.com Industrial Automation 2011 and concurrent shows 6 9 December 2011, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd (a joint venture company between Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover, Germany and Fiera Milano S.p.A in Italy) will organize five concurrent international trade fairs from 6 9 December 2011 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore. IGCC is supporting these shows. Motion, Drive and Automation (Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Electro Mechanical Transmission) (5 th Edition) india.com Process and Production Automation and Industrial Building Automation (5 th Edition) india.com Materials Handling, Storage Systems and Logistic Services (5 th Edition) india.com Surface Technology (2 nd Edition) india.com Laser Systems and Laser Technology for Manufacturing (1 st Edition) india.com For further details please contact: Ms. Sonia Prashar, Director Marketing & Trade Fairs soniaprashar@indo german.com Tel: E. News from our Branches: KOLKATA: Talk & Interactive session on "Indo German Trade in the Machinery Sector" in association with German Engineering Federation (VDMA) Guest speaker Mr. U. Ackermann, Managing Director, Foreign Trade Division, German Engineering Federation (VDMA) on Monday, 12th September, 2011 For details contact Sharon Mogose (sharon.mogose@indo german.com) PUNE: 27 th September, 2011 Breakfast meet organized together with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management which has an representative office in Pune ( school.de/content/en/fs_india.html) Topics: vocational training, training seminars for mid and senior management organized by the Frankfurt School Speaker: Ingolf Jungmann, Vice President and Managing Director of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management who will be visiting India For further information please contact Vandana Karve vandana@indo german.com 29 th September, 2011 Indo German Business Meet Responsible Business: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, High tea event with the GIZ Topics: CSR and sustainability, focus on the automobile industry A guest speaker will present a vivid insight of the various CSR activities which his company has build up. Besides information sharing and discussing good practices of businesses the event will also

9 combine introducing the various initiatives that GIZ has taken up so far in India and in which ways similar strategies could be implemented in companies which are new to this field of responsible business or how to up scale current initiatives. For further information please contact Janna Oltmanns E mail: janna@indo german.com Tel: Office in Office Offer The Indo German Chamber of Commerce in Pune (located at the following address : 7th floor in Nucleus Building, C.T.S. No. 1, Church Road, Opp. Police Commissioner Office, Camp Pune Pune) offers up to 9 working places in its own facilities. The office is conveniently located within easy reach of Pune s main business districts, several 5* hotels, the main railway station as well as the National Highway #4 from/to Mumbai. For further details please contact Pune office: Phone: E mail: janna@indo german.com I M M I G R A T I O N C L I N I C The Indo German Chamber of Commerce together with Lexagent Expatriate Locations presents the Immigration Clinic. The main purpose of this clinic is to help you with all of your immigration related queries. You can obtain expert advice on any of the following topics related to immigration amongst others: Registration of Foreigners (FRO Registration), Police Clearance Certificates, Form C, Visa Extensions, Resolution of questions regarding Business, Employment, or Tourist Visas, Change of Location (within India FRO regulations), Change of Address (within City), PIO cards, OCI cards, Update on new regulations impacting the Expatriates. This facility can be availed by IGCC members (companies, individuals) and their friends or colleagues free of charge. However, please note that this is a one on one consultation with prior appointment only. Basic documents (Passport, Visa and FRO) and your query should be ed to immigration@indo german.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting for effective consultation. The basic consultation is free of charge. However, any detailed consultation or actual assistance will be chargeable and a separate time may be set up at Lexagent office for the same. Location : IGCC, 710, Nucleus Mall, 7th floor, 1 Church Road, Opp. Police Commissioner s Office, Pune on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month a.m a.m. BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY. These sessions will be conducted by Preeti Roongta, Director Immigration, Lexagent Expatriate Relocations. For further information please contact: Vandana Karve, Indo German Chamber of Commerce, Pune, Tel: or vandana@indo german.com

10 The Indo German Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring to you News about the German Organisation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Our Members will be informed regularly about the various events organized and services offered by the GIZ in India. GIZ in September 2011 Date Event Responsible Person Location 2 nd Sept. Curriculum Development workshop on Disaster Risk Management for Journalists Ms. Neeraj Khera ( neeraj.khera@giz.de) 9 11 th Sept. PATA Participation Subroto Roy ( subroto.roy@giz.de) 30 th Sept. E Waste Awareness Event with Delhi Government and MoEF Planned Book release: Collaborative study with Doon University Mr. Sharon Ahmed and Mr. Lalit Sharma ( sharon.ahmed@giz.de) ( lalit.sharma@giz.de) Mr. Subroto Roy ( subroto.roy@giz.de) New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi For information, please contact: giz indien@giz.de Website: Do write in with your comments, views & suggestions to: Mrs Seema Kazi Rangnekar at seema.rangnekar@indo german.com, Tel: Ms. Radha Matthai at membership@indo german.com, Tel: Indo German Chamber of Commerce Deutsch Indische Handelskammer Maker Tower 'E', 1st Floor, Cuffe Parade Mumbai Tel: Fax: Internet: german.com Branch Offices: New Delhi Kolkata Chennai (Madras) Bangalore Pune Liaison Office: Düsseldorf