SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA (SME Chamber of India) Empowering SMEs for Global Competitiveness

smechamberofindia@vsnl.net | www.smechamberofindia.com

GUJARAT REGION ACTIVITY REPORT

SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA

Empowering SMEs for Global Competitiveness
OBJECTIVES FOR THE GROWTH OF SMEs
Identify emerging business opportunities Entrepreneurship Development Connectivity with Global Market Empowerment for Competitiveness Imparting knowledge and Education Interface with the policy makers

ACTIVITIES FOR THE GROWTH OF SMEs

Export & Trade Promotion Bank Finance, PE/VC and Investments Technology Upgradation Joint ventures and technology transfers Contract manufacturing tie-ups International collaborations and alliance Marketing, Branding and Promotion Connectivity with potential business partners Survey and Research

Mergers and Acquisitions Set up new Enterprises in India and abroad Conference, Seminars, Workshops and training programs Exhibition, Trade Fairs, Display Centres Delegation and Trade Missions Redressal of issues and problems with concerned authorities Rehabilitation / Revival of Sick Units Recognition and Appreciation Awards

OUR INITIATIVES
Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI) Europe - India SME Business Council (EISBC) SME Export Promotion Council SME Business Management Institute Indian Young Entrepreneurs Forum Indian SME Knowledge Forum Industrial and SME Research Centre of India (ISRCI) SME Technology Development Council SME Connect - Magazine and Portal SME Business Club SME Grievance Forum

BI-LATERAL TRADE PROMOTION DIVISIONS

India USA SME Business Council India China SME Business Council India Canada SME Business Council India UK SME Business Council India GCC SME Promotion Council India Korea SME Business Council India Turkey SME Business Council India Zambia SME Business Council India South Africa SME Business Council India Sweden SME Business Council India ASEAN SME Business Council

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT MR. CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE

Tel: +91 - 22 - 6150 9800 / 6667 4444 | Fax: +91 - 22 - 2825 0414 / 2927 1750 Email: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net | smechamber@vsnl.net | Website: www.smechamberofindia.com Registered & Head Office 3, Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC, Industrial Estate, Andheri (E), Mumbai:- 400 093.
Regional Offices: Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur Representative Office: USA, UK, France, Bulgaria, Turkey, China, Malaysia, South Korea, South Africa, UAE, Zambia, Singapore The Chamber is a Private Organisation and Registered Under Section 25 of The Indian Companies Act, 1956.

ADVISORY BOARD OF SME CHAMBER OF INDIA (2011 - 2014)

MR. CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE

Founder and President Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India (SME Chamber of India)

MEMBERS
Mr. A. Rameshkumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Sanjay B. Chordiya Founder President and Chairman Suryadatta Group of Institutes Mr. Matej Merljak Chairman Europe India SME Business Council (EISBC) Mr. Pankaj Bhandula Senior Vice President, Lavasa Corporation Ltd. Mr. Prashant Nagre Chief Operating Officer, Fermenta Biotech Ltd. Ms. Sangeeta Modi Founder, Access Asset Managers Mr. Ashok Sangolli Project Consultant Mr. Maheshkumar Director, Macro Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. and General Secretary (Coordination) SME Chamber of India Mr. S. Hemant Kumar Director, Geoptech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Omesh Kandalkar Deputy CEO Industrial and SME Research Centre of India (ISRCI) Mr. Girish Bhagat Director, India Nivesh Ltd Mr. Sai Madhavan Director Nishtha Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ravindra Kumar Senior Banker and Regional Adviser Standard Bank PLC Mr. V. P. Singh Partner, Mavenvest Capital Partners LLP Ms. Aslesha A Gowariker Partner, Desai & Diwanji Mr. Ajit Shah Executive Consultant, K-Connections Mr. H. P. Shah CEO, Value Plus - The Family Office Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni Director (International Relations & Business Development) SME Chamber of India Mr. V. K. Venkatachalam Advisor, SME Chamber of India Ms. Neera Inamdar Deputy Secretary General SME Chamber of India

State Level Flagship Event

GUJARAT SME MANUFACTURING SUMMIT

Tuesday, 17th April 2012 | Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad

INAUGURATION

Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Industries, Civil Aviation (Independent Charge), Mines, Minerals, Finance, Energy & Petrochemicals, Gujarat and Mr. Ishwarsinh Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Cooperation, Sports, Youth Services &Cultural Affairs. Gujarat inaugurating the Summit. Others from (L to R) H. E. Shaikh Humaid Al-Maani Ambassador of Oman to India, Mr. A.Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd., Mr. R. K. Dubey Executive Director, Central Bank of India, Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe President, SME Chamber of India and Mr. D. R. Dogra MD & CEO, CARE Ratings

ADDRESS BY CHIEF GUEST

Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Industries, Civil Aviation (Independent Charge), Mines, Minerals, Finance, Energy & Petrochemicals, Gujarat delivering the inaugural address Others (L to R) on the dais Mr. A.Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd., New Delhi, Mr. R. K. Dubey Executive Director, Central Bank of India, Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe President, SME Chamber of India, Mr. Ishwarsinh Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Cooperation, Sports, Youth Services &Cultural Affairs, H.E. Shaikh HumaidAl-Maani Ambassador of Oman to India and Mr. D. R. Dogra MD & CEO, CARE Ratings

Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Industries, Civil Aviation (Independent Charge), Mines, Minerals, Finance, Energy & Petrochemicals, Gujarat delivering the inaugural address

tate's consistent policy of inclusive growth that was laid down 10 years back has made Gujarat the fastest growing State in the country and led to monumental development across the State. Appreciating the role of Gujarat SME Sector, he said that around 16-18% of manufacturing activities as well as 21-22% exports in India take place in the State of Gujarat. Highlighting the strengths of Gujarat he mentioned that the State has always emphasized on implementation of clear policies, which led to awareness amongst people of Gujarat as to what benefits they will be getting from the State Government. The second strength he mentioned was the availability of good infrastructure. While comparing Gujarat with rest of the country, he mentioned that the State has a surplus power position; meeting not only the energy needs of the State, but also to sell it to other states. By the end of this year, Gujarat will be touching power generation of 18000 MW and for this year alone, it plans to generate 4000 MW, in order to drive efficiency across the industries and boost industrial development of the State. He also mentioned about the harmonious employer-employees relationship as the major of the strengths of the State leading to zero industrial disputes and creating winwin situations for industrialists and unions. This has led to the least man-days lost at work thereby increasing the efficiency of the industries. While speaking on the infrastructure development along 1600 Kms coast line, he said that the State has developed a large number of minor ports, which has been another important reason for attracting industries to the State. Mr. Patel highlighted that the State has given subsidies only to those projects or sectors that are development related giving emphasis on employment generation. The

State intends to increase the share of manufacturing in its GDP by focusing on few major manufacturing industries like technical, textiles, automobiles and auto parts, spinning and food industry in order to develop value added products and achieve growth. While focusing on the challenges on the industry, he mentioned that after a decade availability of water to be the major challenge facing the industry and hence Gujarat has initiated measures to address this challenge. The State is setting up the biggest desalination plant in the region of Dahej in order to purify sea water for agricultural and industrial usage. He also said that the availability of land to be another challenge for industrial growth. The State, in order to address the land issue, has developed industrial parks in areas where agriculture is the least or has zero agricultural activity. The State has also framed policies to take land only with farmers' consent and make farmers as its partners. This has resulted in the growth and development of various industrial areas along with development of farmers who are given certain percentage of profits made from selling the land to the industries. In order to address the challenge of availability of technical manpower, the State is coming up with huge quantum of ITIs and also forming partnerships with the associations to train the manpower. He stated that the energy consumption of Gujarat Industrial sector increased manifolds compared to last year. He further stated that the VAT rates in the State have increased 30 to 33% over last year indicating the prosperity of the State. He commented that Banks have found it difficult to finance SMEs as compared to large companies. In Gujarat, SMEs have been able to access finance due to the major role played by the Cooperate Banks. He

stressed the need for the scheduled commercial bank to be aggressive in lending to SMEs in order to achieve the desired inclusive growth, as; such a growth is possible only through SMEs. Hence, he highlighted the importance of promoting SMEs and assured that the State will give all support for the growth of SME Sector. He concluded by saying that the State will take all possible measures to handle challenges facing the industry and ensure industrial growth and development in Gujarat. Further he mentioned about the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2013 with special focus on SMEs and SME Chamber of India can play an important role to encourage SMEs from India and other countries to participate in the same for enhancing their business activities in Gujarat. He congratulated SME Chamber of India for organising this maiden exclusive activity for SMEs of Gujarat.

SPECIAL ADDRESS

Mr. Ishwarsinh Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Cooperation, Sports, Youth Services and Cultural Affairs, Gujarat addressing the delegates during the Summit.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Mr. R. K. Dubey Executive Director, Central Bank of India delivering the Keynote address

DIGNITARIES AT THE SUMMIT

H. E. Shaikh Humaid Al-Maani Ambassador of Oman to India addressing the delegates

DIGNITARIES AT THE SUMMIT

Mr. D. R. Dogra MD & CEO, CARE Ratings addressing the delegates

Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd. addressing the delegates

Mr. Venkat Ramineni Executive Director, VisaPro Immigration Services LLC, USAaddressing the delegates

Dignitaries (L to R) on the dais Mr. A.Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd., New Delhi, Mr. R. K. Dubey Executive Director, Central Bank of India, Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe President, SME Chamber of India, Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Industries, Civil Aviation (Independent Charge), Mines, Minerals, Finance, Energy & Petrochemicals, Gujarat, Mr. Ishwarsinh Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Cooperation, Sports, Youth Services & Cultural Affairs, H.E. Shaikh Humaid Al-Maani Ambassador of Oman to India and Mr. D. R. Dogra MD & CEO, CARE Ratings during the inaugural session

PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRANSFORMING SMEs TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE VALUE

Panelist (L to R) Dr. Harish Patnaik Executive Director, Gujarat Venture Finance Limited, Mr. D. C. Anjaria Director, Indian Institute of Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Souvik Sengupta Business Head, SME Loans, Reliance Commercial Finance, Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd., Mr. Lakshman Gugulothu IPS-CEO, BSE SME Exchange, Mumbai, Mr. H. P. Shah CEO, Value Plus InvestmentAdvisors Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Pramod Bapna MD, Smart Head Strategy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

PANEL DISCUSSION ON SUPPORT SERVICES FOR BETTER GROWTH OF SMEs

Panelist (L to R) Mr. Imran Jafar Partner, Gaja Capital, Mumbai, Mr. Ajay Nayak Director, CBS Pacific Limited, Hong Kong, Mr. Ramnath Pradeep Former CMD, Corporation Bank, Mr. Haresh Hinduja Sr. Vice President, Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, Mr. Mehul Pandya General Manager and Regional Head, CARE Ratings,Ahmedabad and Ms.Aslesha Gowarikar Partner, Desai & Diwanji

PANEL DISCUSSION ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH & INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Panelist (L to R) Mr. Ajay Shad Chief Mentor, Value Education, Ahmedabad, Mr. Ashish Hingorani Solution Architect Key Accounts, CSMB, Dell India, Dr. Mukesh Dalal Professional Director, Steelfur Systems Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Matej Merljak Chairman, Europe - India SME Business Council (EISBC), Slovenia, Mr. V. K. Venkatachalam Secretary General, SME Chamber of India, Mumbai, Mr. Muthafa Yusof Minister Counselor (Economic Affairs), High Commission of Malaysia, Mr. Alfred NDABARASA First Counselor, High Commission of Rwanda in India, Mr. Nitin Bhandari AVP NPD & Partnership Corporate Enterprise Business, Vodafone India and Mr. Rishi Bansal Vice President Global Business, Merino Services Limited

State Level Flagship Event

GUJARAT ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SME EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Tuesday, 17th April 2012 | Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Ahmedabad

Mr. H. P. Shah - CEO, Value Plus Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat Entrepreneurship ExcellenceAward For Service Sector

Mr. Maulik V. Dave - CMD, Harikrushna Machinetech Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat SME ExcellenceAward for Manufacturing Sector

Mr. Sharad Jobanputra - CMD, Sequel Logistics Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat SME ExcellenceAward for Service Sector

Mr. D. K. Parikh - Chairman & Group Founder, Techflow Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat SME ExcellenceAward for Manufacturing Sector

Mr. Dinesh Khanpara - Partner, Khedut Agro Engineering Ltd. Gujarat SME ExcellenceAward for Manufacturing Sector

Mr. Kishor Shah - MD, Gurudev Dyestuff India Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat SME ExcellenceAward for Manufacturing Sector

Mr. Chaitya Dhanvi Shah MD, Marvel Art Gallery Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat SME Excellence Award - Emerging Entrepreneur for Service Sector

Ms. Shilpa Choksi - Proprietor & Designer, Marigold Watches. Gujarat SME Excellence Award - Emerging Woman Entrepreneur for Manufacturing Sector

GLIMPSES OF THE SUMMIT

Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for Industries, Gujarat presenting the bouquet of flowers to Mr. Matej Merljak Chairman, Europe - India SME Business Council (EISBC), Slovenia

Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd presenting the bouquet of flowers to Mr. Ramesh Rangan CGM, State Bank of India,Ahmedabad

Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd presenting the bouquet of flowers to Mr. Souvik Sengupta Business Head SME Loans, Reliance Commercial Finance

Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd presenting the bouquet of flowers to Mr Jigneshbhai Kayastha MD, Steelfur Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd presenting the bouquet of flowers to Mr. Kaushal Gupta Managing Director, Bansal Roofing Pvt.Ltd.

Mr. A. Ramesh Kumar MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd presenting the bouquet of flowers to Dr. Harish Patnaik Executive Director, Gujarat Venture Finance Limited

DELEGATES AT THE SUMMIT

State Level Flagship Event

VADODARA SME AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEET

Theme: STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES FOR BETTER GROWTH
Friday, 4th May 2012 | Hotel Surya Palace, Vadodara

PANEL DISCUSSION ON MANUFACTURING & SERVICE SECTOR | GOVERNMENT POLICIES | TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL MARKET & COMPETITION | NURTURING FAMILY AND BUSINESS

Shri Tribhuvanprasad Kabra Managing Director, Ram Ratna Group of Companies, Vadodara, addressing the delegates during the meet. Other Dignitaries on the dais (L to R) Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe President, SME Chamber of IndiaShri Janak Sheth Managing Director, Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Shri Arvind Patwari Director, MSME Development Institute, Ahmedabad, Shri B. K. Singhal Zonal General Manager Gujarat Region, Central Bank of India, Shri R. N. Raval Deputy Commissioner of Industries, Gujarat and Shri H .P. Shah CEO, Value Plus - The Family Office, Vadodara

Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe President, SME Chamber of India addressing the delegates during the meet

Shri R. N. Raval Deputy Commissioner of Industries, Gujarat

Shri Arvind Patwari Director, MSME Development Institute, Ahmedabad addressing the delegates

Shri Janak Sheth Managing Director, Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd. addressing the delegates

Shri H .P. Shah CEO, Value Plus - The Family Office, Vadodara addressing the delegates

Shri B. K. Singhal Zonal General Manager Gujarat Region, Central Bank of India addressing the delegates

PANEL DISCUSSION ON ROLE OF BANKERS | FINANCE | INVESTMENT | INCENTIVES FACTORING | PROMOTION MARKETING & BRANDING

Shri Manojkumar Singh Senior Manager, NSIC, Ahmedabad, Shri Rakesh Jain CEO, RGB Education, Vadodara, Smt Sangeeta Modi Access Asset Managers (PE Fund), Mumbai, Shri Ajay Shad Chief Mentor, Value Education, Ahmedabad , Shri Ashwin J. Mehta DGM Vadodara Region, State Bank of India, Shri Dhanesh Chander Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Gujarat and Shri Soumendra Ghosh Chief Strategy & Marketing Head, IFCI Factors Ltd.

Shri Dhanesh Chander Chief Regional Shri Soumendra Ghosh Chief Strategy & Shri Rakesh Jain CEO, RGB Education, Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Gujarat Marketing Head, IFCI Factors Ltd. Vadodara

Shri Ashwin J. Mehta DGM Vadodara Smt Sangeeta Modi Partner, Access Asset Shri Ajay Shad Chief Mentor, Value Managers (PE Fund), Mumbai Region, State Bank of India Education,Ahmedabad

Shri Manoj Kumar Singh Senior Manager, NSIC,Ahmedabad

Delegates at the Meet

Roundtable Conference on Small & Medium Enterprises : The Indian Growth Story and the SMEs'
Monday, 8th August 2011 | Ahmedabad

Panelists From (L to R) Mr. Piruz Khambatta CMD, Rasna Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Ketan Patel CMD, Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mr. Piyush Shah MD, Hi-Rel Electronics Ltd., Ms. Jyotsna Bhatnagar Editor, The Financial Express, Ahmedabad, Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Minister for Industries, Gujarat, Mr. N. Ravichandran GM, SBI Ahmedabad and Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe President, SME Chamber of India at the 4th Edition of Roundtable Conference on 'Small and Medium Enterprises: The Indian Growth Story and the SMEs', inAhmedabad on Monday 8thAugust 2011

Gujarat bets big on SMEs

n a bid to provide impetus to the state's SME sector through a common branding and marketing platform, the Gujarat government is planning to promote its 'Made in Gujarat' campaign in a big way. Speaking at a round table conference on 'Small and Medium Enterprises: The Indian Growth Story and the SMEs', a joint country wide initiative of the State Bank of India, The Financial Express and SME Chamber of India Mr. Saurabhbhai Patel Hon'ble Minister of State for industries hinted at government support to SMEs carrying promise of quality and innovation. He added that the government's venture finance schemes were always there to support deserving enterprises. The minister acknowledged that some banks were still following a conservative approach in lending funds to SMEs, an issue which the state government was taking up with the central government.

On the government's role as a facilitator in SME growth, the minister said the state was coming up with an innovation-cumincubation centre that would meet the needs of budding ventures, in next two to three years. The interactive session was attended by SBI, Ahmedabad, General Manager N. Ravichandran, Hi-Rel Electronics MD Piyush Shah, Troikaa Pharmaceuticals CMD Ketan Patel, Rasna Pvt Ltd CMD Piruz Khambatta and SME Chamber of India president Chandrakant Salunkhe.The session threw light on various aspects of SMEs, especially those in Gujarat, their growth prospects, problems and role in accelerating growth of the Indian manufacturing sector. The panelists in the discussion came up with various suggestions for the budding

entrepreneurs as well as the established ones for strengthening and widening their base beyond he boundaries of Gujarat. Piyush Shah discussed his team's experiences in dealing with issues related to running his business successfully. Responding to observations made by Ketan Patel that innovation had a big role in building successful brands, panelists said that in fact innovation was the key to meeting competition success fully at all levels. N. Ravichandran said that rating of an SME for lending purposes was a delicate task and therefore, instead of relying on outside rating agencies, SBI had developed its own model of credit rating since it were the banks which understood their clients better than anyone else. Chandrakant Salunkhe gave tips on how SMEs could operate in the current situation.
Source: Financial Express dated 10th August 2011

Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe - President, Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India meets Mr. Narendra Modi Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat to discuss the issues concerning SMEs in Gujarat and to enhance co-operation between Maharashtra and Gujarat SMEs on 8thAugust 2011 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat

MR. CHANDRAKANT SALUNKHE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA (SME Chamber of India)
Contacts
For Sponsorship, Membership, Business & Export Promotion Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni - Director (Business Development) Cell: +91 - 98201 79494 | Tel: +91 - 22 - 6150 9800

Gujarat Regional Office 403, 4th Flr, Satyam Mall, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380 015. Gujarat, India Tel: +91- 79 - 3048 4579 / 80 | Fax: 3048 4581

Vadodara Office Value Plus, 4-8, Productivity House, Productivity Road, Alkapuri, Vadodara-97. Tel: +91- 265 - 6629800 / 900

Registered & Head Office 3, UpGr Flr, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC Andheri (E), Mumbai 93. Maharashtra, INDIA.

Tel: +91 22 6667 4444 | 6677 0218 | 6150 9800 | Fax: +91 22 2927 1750 | 2825 0414 Email: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net | smechamber.gujarat@vsnl.net | Website: www.smechamberofindia.com The Chamber is a private organisation and Registered Under Section 25 of The Indian Companies Act, 1956.