the event in Mumbai please visit: and india.com & events/indo german urban mela/

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1 No. 83 June 2012 Be a part of IGCC s Indo German SME Pavilion at the Indo German Urban Mela from 22nd June to 1 st July 2012 at Palace Grounds, Bangalore After the stupendous success of the first station of the Indo German Urban Mela in Mumbai (April 2012) with over 65,000 visitors, the Mela moves on to Bangalore from 22 nd June to 1 st July In Mumbai, DSB International School, Schuler, SGL Carbon, NürnbergMesse, ThyssenKrupp and Würth (three stalls), were part of the Urban Mela by being City Stall partners at the IGCC s SME Pavilion. For photos and reportage of the event in Mumbai please visit: and india.com & events/indo german urban mela/ The Indo German Urban Mela (previously known as The Mobile Space Metro Tour), the centerpiece of the Germany Year in India, is a concept of pavilions traveling from city to city, spread over 10 months, covering 5 mega cities: Mumbai (completed), Bangalore (22 nd June to 1 st July 2012), Chennai (24 th August to 2 nd September 2012), Delhi (26 th October to 4 th November 2012 SME Pavilion not available) and Pune (11 th to 20 th January 2013). Now once again for the Bangalore sector of the Urban Mela, the IGCC extends this unique opportunity to SMEs to be a part of the Indo German Urban Mela in the form of participating at the IGCC s Indo German SME Pavilion. The participating companies will get an opportunity to showcase themselves to a variety of visitors per city. Needless to mention that the participation is on a first come first served basis! Some of the partnering options are: 1. City Stall 2. Dedicated Day Stall 3. Brand Building Opportunity If you do not want your company to miss this unique opportunity in Bangalore, you are welcome to contact our team: Audrey D Souza: adsouza@indo german.com, Tel.: Rajeena Pflug: rajeena.pflug@indo german.com, Tel.: Traditional Annual Meet of the German members of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce The next traditional annual meet of the German members of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce will take place on 13th June 2012 from 09:00 15:00 hours at Rheinterrasse Duesseldorf, Joseph Beuys Ufer 33, Duesseldorf. A high ranking delegation of the IGCC committee will attend the Annual Meeting. We are expecting around 380 participants including politicians and business leaders from Germany and India, including the Lord Mayor of Duesseldorf, the Ambassador of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Delhi (tbc), the Ambassador of the Republic of India, Berlin. Registration for the event is required. The participation fee for members of IGCC is Euro 100. To register for the annual traditional meet please us at duesseldorf@indo german.com IGCC Business Delegation to Germany from the Renewable Energy and Solar Sectors 11 th 16 th of June, 2012 (Freiburg, Munich) The Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) invites you to be a part of a high profile business delegation to Germany from the solar and renewable energy sectors. This will be an excellent opportunity to network with potential business associates and to benefit from the technological know how of the world s largest solar market, Germany. The proposed program will give you an overview of the Solar Industry. The Delegation will visit the city Freiburg and Munich. Freiburg has a reputation as Germany's

2 "ecological capital and Munich is the capital city of the Federal State of Bavaria. Munich is host to the largest Trade Fair worldwide Intersolar 2012, which focuses on all aspects relating to solar technologies and solar architecture. For further details please log on to german.com or contact Ms Sumati Sud german.com Tel: IGCC Business Delegation to InnoTrans 2012, the largest railway show in the world 17 th to 21 st September, Berlin Indo German Chamber of Commerce is organizing a high level B2B railway delegation to visit the world s largest Railway exhibition. This program offers fixed appointments with exhibitors of your interest from all over the world. Additionally, visits to rail factories in Berlin will be one of the highlights of the program. Opportunities to interact with rail associations of different countries will provide you with further exposure and an excellent platform for your company to grow more on a global level. This is a perfect place to meet a lot of international players from your industry and understand and participate in the global market scenario. This program of 4 nights and 5 days will offer you many opportunities to strengthen the presence of your company in a highly competitive environment today. To get more information and be a part of this exclusive program, please write to Ms. Ketaki Tarhalkar at ketaki.tarhalkar@indo german.com Asia Pacific Conference (APK) 1st 3rd November 2012, Gurgaon, Delhi Registration Open The 13th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) will be held from 1st to 3rd November 2012 in Gurgaon, Delhi. This event is organized since 1986 biannually in Asia and has evolved into the largest networking event in the region attracting political as well as business leaders. The 2012 APK will be completely in English language for the first time. The organizers of the APK include the German Chambers of Commerce abroad (AHKs), the Asia Pacific Association of German Business (APA) as well as the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology of Germany. (BMWi). The Asia Pacific Committee is supported by the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), the German Asia Pacific Business Association (OAV), the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA) and the Association of German Banks (Bankenverband). The Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) is the local host and organizer of the 2012 event. More than 700 decision makers attended the last APK held in Singapore in 2010 and so over 150 decision makers have already registered for the APK2012. Please check the website: for more information on the APK programme, the supplementary APK programme and how to register, etc. For any queries regarding the APK2012 contact: apk2012@indo german.com Admissions Open to IGTC The IGTC (Indo German Training Centres) offer a unique 18 months full time Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration. 12 months of classroom training are interlinked with 6 months of practical training at an Indo German company. Admissions are presently open at IGTC Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai. Graduates with a minimum of 50 % marks can apply. For details please contact: IGTC Kolkata, Ms Sujata Mitra, Programme Coordinator Tel: E mail: kolkata@igtcindia.com IGTC Bangalore, Ms Rosa Homburg, Academic Programme Manager Tel: E mail: bangalore@igtcindia.com IGTC Chennai, Mr Ashok Kumar, General Manager (Operations) Tel: E mail: chennai@igtcindia.com

3 Nominate your employees for the 3 rd Batch ( ) of the One Year Executive Business Management Programme (Weekend Programme) Starting July 2012, IGTC Mumbai will start its third batch of the one year weekend programme, exclusively for middle management executives with at least three years of work experience in an IGCC member company. The programme aims to equip the working professionals with a holistic, cross functional exposure to all aspects of general management, and the essential thought process and skills required to assume leadership positions in the future. Lectures will be held at IGTC Mumbai on Saturday and Sunday (every fortnight), effectively totaling 50 training days and 300 teaching hours. The general management curriculum will be covered by highly experienced and reputed faculty. Teaching pedagogy will encompass interactive lectures, real time case studies, management games, simulations, projects and group work. Certificate will be awarded by the Indo German Chamber of Commerce. Due to limited seats, your early response will be appreciated. For more details, please call Ms. Mira Shah at / or E mail mira.shah@igtcindia.com IGCC announces : Siemens IGCC Corporate Governance Workshops: In continuation of its global initiatives and commitment to taking Corporate Governance and compliance to a higher level, German corporate giant Siemens Ltd. India in cooperation with the Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), invite Indian companies to a series of workshops on Corporate Governance to be held during as follows: 19 th July, 2012 Hyatt Regency, Pune (c/o. IGCC Pune) 3 rd August, 2012 Hotel in Hyderabad (c/o. IGCC Chennai) The key focus areas of the workshops are: 1. Need for Corporate Governance; 2. Best Practice Sharing among Industry; 3. Way forward for a Better tomorrow. IGCC member companies are urged to participate and share their experiences and efforts for good Corporate Governance. Interested companies should contact the IGCC: For the Pune workshop cynitta.ebenezer@indo german.comor tanaya.gupte@indo german.com For the Hyderabad workshop irene@indo german.com Senior Experten Service (SES) Since 1983, the Senior Experten Service (SES) has been helping small and medium sized companies to help themselves, aided by Senior Experts specialists who, having completed their active professional lives, joined SES to pass on their knowledge on a voluntary basis. SES is the Foundation of German Industry for International Cooperation, a non profit making organisation. It was established by four important associations: the Federal Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA), the Federal Association of German Industry (BDI), the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) and the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH). While focusing on small and medium sized companies, SES support may also be available to public institutions, authorities and vocational training institutions. SES assignments mainly take place in developing and emerging countries, but Senior Experts also provide help in Germany. For further details contact our Kolkata office Ms. Sharon Mogose, 3A Gurusaday Road, Block A, 1 st Floor, Kolkata E mail: sharon.mogose@indo German.com

4 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 July 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 One to One Business Meetings at Trade fairs in Germany: We can arrange one to one Business Meetings at any trade fair as per your requirement. 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 seema.rangnekar@indogerman.com Tel: / A. IGCC PUBLICATIONS: 1. IGCC Membership Directory (in English): NOW AVAILABLE The new Members Directory is now available. Please contact publications@indo german.com to buy your copy. 2. Indian Firms doing Business in Germany (in English): NEW 9th Edition, March The book is a list of firms in Germany with Indian part / sole ownership and branch offices of Indian companies in Germany and costs `250/ for members. It is available only as a hardcopy. Postage free 3. How to do Business in Germany (in English) 16th Edition, January The book offers essential hints needed to start a business like details on infrastructure, taxes, foreign exchange regulations including legal regulations etc. and costs `500/ for members. It is available only as a hardcopy. Postage free 4. 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 5. 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.com or at Tel.: B. 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

5 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. MUNICH Trade Fairs: Intersolar 2012 in Europe International Trade Fair for Solar Technology, June 2012 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany. Space is still available for participation. Intersolar 2012 in USA International Trade Fair for Solar Industry, July 2012 at the Moscone Centre, San Francisco, USA. ISPO Bike 2012 International Trade Fair for entire cycling industry from August, 2012 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany www. IBA 2012 World of Bakery will be from Sept, 2012 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany. For entry tickets and travel package, pls contact IGCC. More information on For details on Munich Fairs please contact Ms. Haleema Sayed at german.com Tel: NUERNBERG Trade Fairs: Mexico Pet Expo, Guadalajara, Mexico June 28 & 29, 2012 GaLaBau International Trade Fair for Urban green and Open Spaces Design Construction Maintenance + Playground web.de September 12 to 15, 2012 Nürnberg, Germany BioFach America All Things Organic, Baltimore, U.S.A. america.com 20 to 22 September, 2012 Indian Pavilion organized by Apeda FachPack September 25 to 27, 2012, Nürnberg, Germany For details on Nürnberg Fairs please contact Ms. Ruby Vatcha Tel E mail: ruby@indo german.com Tel MESSE BERLIN Trade Fairs: These fairs are organised at the Messe Berlin Trade fair Grounds in Berlin, Germany. IFA, 31 st August 5 th September 2012 World s leading business event for Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances ( berlin.com) The costs of the tickets are as follows: Day ticket Rs. 2,000/ (valid for any one day) Permanent Pass Rs. 2,800 / (valid for the entire duration of the fair) ILA Berlin Air Show, 11 th 16 th September 2012 One of the oldest international air shows offers unrivaled coverage of all aspects of the International Aerospace Industry ( berlin.com) The costs of the tickets are as follows: Day ticket Rs. 3,150/ (valid for any one day) Permanent Pass Rs. 7,800/ (valid for the entire duration of the fair)

6 InnoTrans, 18 th 21 st September 2012 International trade fair for Transport Technology, Innovative Components, Vehicles and Systems ( The costs of the tickets are as follows: Day ticket Rs. 800/ (valid for any one day) Permanent Pass Rs. 1,250/ (valid for the entire duration of the fair) IGCC is organizing a high level B2B railway delegation to meet international companies at InnoTrans the largest railway show in the world. To get more information and be a part of this exclusive program, please write to Ms. Ketaki Tarhalkar at ketaki.tarhalkar@indo german.com For details on Berlin Fairs please contact Ms. Deepika Unni at berlinfairs@indo german.com Tel: /47 C. INDIAN TRADE FAIRS: Your step into the fastest growing market IGCC is supporting the following upcoming fairs in India: BioFach India 2012 together with India Organic 29 Nov 1 Dec 2012, 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, education and last but not least business. The show will once again feature an official German pavilion initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection. For further details please log on to: india.com IMME December 2012, Salt Lake Stadium Grounds, Kolkata International Mining & Machinery Exhibition (IMME) is organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The show will take place at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata and feature an official German participation supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. India Rubber Expo January 2013, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai The 7th International Exhibition & Conference on rubber and tyre industry is organized by All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA). It aims to bring together the entire Rubber Industry at one platform to showcase the latest products, techniques & technological advancements. The German participation is being coordinated by Indo German Chamber Of Commerce. IMTEX January 2013, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore IMTEX is the largest exhibition of metal cutting machine tools and manufacturing solutions in South and South East Asia. IMTEX 2013 will focus on metal cutting machine tools. The German participation at the show is initiated and supported by the German Machine Tool Builders Association (VDW). The show will feature state participation from the German states of Bavaria and Baden Wuerttemburg.

7 For further details please contact: Ms. Sonia Prashar, Director Marketing & Trade Fairs german.com Tel: D. News from our Branches: MUMBAI Office in Office Offer Our premises in MUMBAI are centrally located at Maker Tower E, 1 st floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai Conveniently located in a prestigious business area within easy reach of Mumbai s main business districts such as Nariman Point, Ballard Estate and the Bombay Stock exchange. Cuffe Parade is home to leading banks and other financial institutions and is further within reach of several 5* hotels and railway station. The offer includes: Fully furnished work area incl. phone, PC (if required), storage cupboards, etc. Shared facilities: meeting room, pantry, etc. Receptionist at reception area including mail handling and forwarding service Office infrastructure: telephone, fax & internet (High Speed Cable & WLAN) Access to printer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier as well as general office supplies IT support (in case of computer or internet problems) and administrative support And last but not least: hospitality service for you as well as your visitors For further details please contact the Mumbai office: Tel: E mail: mira.dalvi@indo german.com PUNE 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 4 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: Tel: E mail: caroline.schneider@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.

8 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: Zubin Kabraji, Indo German Chamber of Commerce, Pune, Tel: or zubin@indo german.com Do write in with your comments, views & suggestions to: Ms. Radha Matthai at membership@indo german.com, Tel: Mrs Seema Kazi Rangnekar at seema.rangnekar@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