Embassy of India

Baghdad, Iraq

"51st edition of IHGF Delhi Fair to be held by  EPCH from 19-23 May, 2021 in physical format."

We are happy to announce that The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is organizing the 51st edition of IHGF Delhi Fair from 19-23 May, 2021 in Physical format. EPCH is an apex body of handicrafts exporters for promotion of exports of handicrafts from the country and project India’s image as a reliable supplier of high quality handcrafted goods and services. The EPCH is also a leading organiser of B2B fairs, buyer seller meets and business study tours and plays a very active and vital role in the growth of handicrafts exports from India. 

 The Council has organized the 49th and 50th editions of IHGF Delhi Fair virtually due to COVID pandemic, however, since the situation across the world is getting back to normal, we are organizing the 51st IHGF Delhi Fair from 19- 23 May, 2021 in physical mode at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR with all necessary safety protocols and SOPs for organising B2B trade expositions issued by Government of India.  Over 2000 exhibitors from all across the Country will be showcasing designs of Home, Lifestyles, Fashion, Furniture & Textiles products to the overseas buying community.

One of the highlights of this show is a Special Promotional Scheme for overseas buyers offering star category hotel accommodation at US $ 100 only (including breakfast, taxes, airport transfer and to and fro to venue) for 4 nights during the show.

Interested Buyers, Importers, Department store ASsocialtion and Chamber of Commerce can register themselves at www.ihgfdelhifair.in/register .

For any queries you receive, kindly forward them to us on visitors@ihgfdelhifair.in

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INDIAN WANA E-EXPOR FROM 16-18 MARCH, 2021

We are happy to announce that Federation of Indian Export Organization(FIEO), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India is organizing an E-Expo Scheduled to be held from 16-18 March, 2021.

Focused Sectors for Virtual Expo are Ceramics, Engineering, Building Materials, Construction, Auto & Auto Parts, Renewable Energy, Electricals & Electronics and power. More than 35 quality Indian Suppliers will participate at the show to explore trade and business opportunities with counterparts from the WANA Countries. The event will feature more structured enquiry process, better navigation across the event, everyone to everywhere can afford to connect with desire business.

The registration can be done anytime by visiting following website:

https://thevirtualexpos.com/wana

Further information related to the event can be obtained from FIEO officials at e-mail rohittejpal@fieo.org , nishantkatyayan@fieo.org , (What’s app: +91-8586848676)

Thanking you,

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Embassy of India
Baghdad

The Embassy of India is happy to announce that Second Edition of Maritime India Summit 2021, the flagship initiative of the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways (I/C), Government of India is being organized from 02-04, March 2021.

The event will comprise of a 3-day Summit and Exhibition. It will be attended by various stakeholders in the maritime sector including senior and eminent policy planners, domestic and international investors, CEOs of Indian and global maritime companies, industry experts, thought leaders, technology providers, bankers and insurers, representatives of major ports and shipping lines from across the world.

Further, there would be a sideline event “Chabhar Day” on the margins of the MIS-2021 on March 02-04, 2021.

Interested industry member/Chamber of Commerce can join the event virtually. Registration can be done by using the following link:

https://indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in/events/maritime-india-summit-2021

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1-3 March 2021: Virtual Platform

The Embassy of India is happy to announce that Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and its Public Sector Undertaking Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) along with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) are organizing the second edition of Global Bio – India 2021 virtually from 1 – 3 March 2021 at Virtual Platform.

2. Biotechnology sector is recognized as one of the key drivers for contributing to India’s economy target of USD 5 Trillion, and is poised to grow exponentially over the next decade. Policy initiatives of Government of India such as Make in India program are aimed to develop India as a world-class Biotechnology innovations and Bio-manufacturing hub. India is among the top 12 destinations for biotechnology in the world valued at USD 51 Billion during 2018-19.

3. Recognizing the importance of this sector, Global Bio-India 2021 would deliberate on the opportunities and key challenges in the areas of Bio-pharma, Bio-agri, Bio-industrial, Bio-energy, Bio-services and Med Tech sectors. Salient components of Global Bio-India 2021 would include events such as Bio-partnering, Policy dialogues, CEO Roundtable, Global Regulators Meet, Investors Roundtable, Country/ Ministries/ Departments/ States/ Startups Pavilions. The Global Bio-India 2021 will provide an ideal platform for stakeholders across the world to converge and create the necessary environment required for the current needs of society.

4. The event is expected to draw large number of delegates from across the globe connecting Indian Biotechnology ecosystem with International ecosystem. This mega international congregation of biotechnology stakeholders would include participation from national & international bodies, regulatory agencies, Central & State Ministries, SMEs, Large industries, Bio-clusters, Research institutes, Investors, Startups, not for profit organizations, Philanthropic organizations and others. Detailed e-brochure is enclosed herewith for your kind perusal please

5. We encourage you to participate in this mega event which will provide you an opportunity to connect with the key stakeholders and also showcase your strengths to the National and International community. This platform may also be leveraged to explore new opportunities in the sphere of Biotechnology. To register yourself by clicking on https://www.globalbioindia.com/registration.php

Further information can be obtained from the website https://www.globalbioindia.com/

Bio- India Brochure

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We are happy to announce that the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), - INDIA PHARMA 2021 & INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2021 is scheduled on 25-26 February 2021 & 1-2 March 2021.  

The event has shaped up well with respect to the Eminent speakers from across the globe participating in the various forums & thematic sessions during the four days. The enclosed brochure will give you details on the key Forums & Thematic sessions being organized. This will be an excellent opportunity for the Investors, Pharma and Medical Device Industry stakeholders and associations from your country to join us for these sessions and register as Delegates.

All the sessions would be organized virtually, and registration is kept complimentary for the industry stakeholders.

To make INDIA PHARMA 2021 & INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2021 a grand success we request you to participate and Register at the link http://registrations.ficci.com/phamed/attendee-registration.asp as Delegate and attend the various thematic sessions during the 4 days.

We look forward to your kind support in making - INDIA PHARMA 2021 & INDIA MEDICAL DEVICE 2021 a mutual success.

Brochure India Pharma & India Medical Device 2021 - Copy

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INDUS FOOD 2018

Details of Indian Exhibitors

1. Number of Exhibitors : 320 included DS Group, KRBL, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable, Patanjali, Marico, ITC, Amul, Kohinoor, Premier Tea, Tata Global Beverages, Wagh Bakri, Everest Spices, Hamdard to name a few.
2. Ten states including Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, J & K, Kerala, and Jharkhand had their own pavilions at the event. North East states also established their presence with display of Naturally Grown organic products
3. Besides, APEDA, MPEDA, SPICE BOARD, TEA BOARD, COFFEE BOARD were the co-organizers of the 1st Edition of Indus Food apart from various trade associations as supporting partners such as IOPEPC, ITA, AIREA, AIDA, IPGA, SOPA, CEPCI, ICMA, All India Spices Exporters Forum  to name a few.
4. Participants Feedback (in brief) :  The general opinion of the  Indian Exporters was that more activities of this fashion should be encouraged in the Indian sub-continent to be able to host a global food trade platform  like Gulf Food, Dubai. When such large scale annual event will take place in India, it will boost the confidence of the exporters as they can connect with their global counterparts in their home country which will pave the path to better utilization of the resources.

Suggestions/Improvements indicated: It was advised by the Industry stakeholders & Think Tanks to conduct the Exhibition in the month of December owing to severe climate in January, proximity to the Gulf Food, 2018 dates etc.

Details of Buyers / Visitors

1. No. of visitors / foreign buyers : 400 from over 43 countries.  75 global retail chains and Delegations from across the globe marked physical their presence in the event.
2. Brief profile of visitors: The visitors include Food and Beverages sectors Importers, Global Retail Chains, Supermarket Chains, and Government Bodies etc.
3. Visitors’ feedback (in brief): The Buyers were happy to find all the products under one roof. According to them “INDUS FOOD” has been able to create a niche for itself. It was a platform for exchange of ideas, networking & business development for them

Business generated

1. No. of enquiries : 300++
2. No. of MOU signed are as follow:
3. TPCI and India-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC)
4. Indian Business Professional Council of Qatar
5. Indo- New Zealand Business Council
6. Joint Iraq-India Chamber of Commerce
7. Proposed Draft of the MOU with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)
8. Order booked: Approx. USD 2 Billion
9. Total business generated : USD 650 Million

Outcome analysis by the Council / Trade Bodies
We feel that the huge demand by the foreign buyers at the INDUSFOOD in food and beverages sector and India’s surplus potential to meet this demand requires policy decisions in economic diplomacy by both DOC and MEA. In other words, the surplus produce of Indian farmers could get access to the foreign markets by addressing the bottlenecks. The large number of foreign credible participants and foreign big ticket buyers at the first edition of the INDUSFOOD shows that the event was a grand success. If the feedback from the Indian exhibitors and the foreign buyers/participants is anything to go by, we can convincingly say that the event was a platform that created a win-win situation for both sides, as well as established a clear path for India to be able to host a global food trade platform.

 Orders by the foreign buyers (and those in pipeline), is a clear indication that the criteria and other parameters for selection of buyers worked well. Given that the growth in the agriculture sector in India is on the decline, such export promotion measures in this sector will perhaps encourage the sector to reverse the trend. TPCI worked in tandem with the DOC and MEA (and Indian missions) and other govt. agencies to achieve the success.