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1 Participation in Germany and India : Infinite Opportunities "Germany and India : Infinite Opportunities" marks the completion of 60 years of Indo German diplomatic relations aiming at deepening and expanding the bilateral ties between these two countries. StadtRäume CitySpaces will serve as the central theme under which Germany, the "Land of Ideas", will present itself as an innovative and creative partner for India, who can help solve the challenges of the future. The Mobile Space Metro Tour, the centerpiece of the programme activities, is a concept of pavilions traveling from city to city, spread over 12 months time, covering 6 mega cities: Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The participating companies would get an opportunity to showcase themselves to minimum 1,00,000 visitors per city. This project will involve all areas, e.g. politics, culture, business, academia, education and research. Already several companies, regional entities (states, cities, municipalities) and public institutions have taken the opportunity to participate in this project by holding their own events on this platform. These events will be included in the Germany and India : Infinite Opportunities programme calendar. For more information, you are welcome to contact our team in charge: Rajeena Pflug: rajeena.pflug@indogerman.com, , Tejal Raut: tejal.raut@indo german.com, , Monaz Desai: monaz.desai@indo german.com, DELHI Oktoberfest 4 th November, 2011 Join us on the 04 th November, 2011 For Delhi s very own authentic OKTOBERFEST 2011 at: German House, 2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi from 7 pm pm Tickets are available on sale at the address mentioned above. For queries on the Delhi Oktoberfest please contact Ms Leela Narula Tel: / 801 Capital Markets Conference 9 th November 2011, Mumbai Deutsche Börse Group together with Indo German Chamber of Commerce will be coordinating a one day capital markets Conference in Mumbai on 9 November The conference aims to give a comprehensive overview of the German financial centre as a gateway to Euroland in an Indo German context. Conference participants will include policy makers, representatives of industry associations, India s top banks, trading companies, financial services providers, media and the academic community as well as investors, issuers and consultants along with Deutsche Börse and its partners. The conference will take up central perspectives and challenges of an Indo German capital market partnership such as the access possibilities to European capital markets and the benefits for Indian companies, approaches to Indo German capital markets regulation as well as aspects of global liquidity and risk management. For registration, please contact phyllis@indo gernan.com

2 Delegation from the German State of Saxony A delegation from the German State of Saxony is scheduled to visit the Indian cities of Chennai and Pune from 14th to 18th November The Indo German Chamber of Commerce will organize B2B meetings in Chennai on 14th November and on 17th November in Pune. The business delegation comprises companies from different sectors viz. Machine Tools, Clamping, Plastics, Automation, etc. For more details please visit our homepage: events/#c For further information please contact: Pune shwetha.nayak@indo german.com/dipti.kanitkar@indo german.com Chennai irene@indo german.com Kindly note that the meetings will be organized only by prior appointment. Building a Sustainable India 17 th November 2011, Mumbai As part of IGCC s Germany and India : Infinite Opportunities programme, being held to celebrate the completion of 60 years of Indo German diplomatic ties, TÜV SÜD South Asia in co operation with the Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) is bringing together key heads of industry, government and media on 17 November 2011 in Mumbai for a conference on Building a Sustainable India. To participate, please contact: Rajeena Pflug rajeena.pflug@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. The programme for the Seminar and profiles of the delegates will be updated in the next few weeks. For additional information please contact Dipti Kanitkar (Tel: , dipti.kanitkar(at)indogerman.com) or Frank Hoffmann (Tel: , e mail: frank.hoffmann(at)indo german.com). Go Europe! Eastern Germany Your Gateway for European Business Success: In Mumbai on 3 rd December 2011, Germany Trade & Invest speakers will talk about investment opportunities for Indian companies in Germany and especially in the Eastern German region. Eastern Germany is the ideal business location for Indian companies seeking success in European markets. With its strategically favourable position at the heart of Europe, investors can serve the entire region from a single site. Eastern Germany s proven commitment to leading edge R&D is helping create excellent investment opportunities for technology based companies. Investors will also find an ultra modern infrastructure, a large pool of skilled employees, and a broad platform of financial assistance schemes. For more information/to register for the event, please contact: Honey Mehta honey.mehta@indo german.com

3 Mumbai Christmas Fest and Racing Carnival (MCF) In the age of I pads, I pods, virtual gaming zones, online and home shopping, Facebook and twitter, we need to, occasionally at least, get back to reality and spend time with our loved one real time not virtual time. But in our nature starved, space starved busy city of Mumbai, options for family weekends are not many. IGCC invites you to take time out to plan a fun filled weekend in December for the entire family, friends and the IGCC at the 5 th annual Mumbai Christmas Fest and Racing Carnival on 3 rd and 4 th December 2011 For more information, please us on mcf@indo german.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: 8 th February, 2012 IGCC, Kolkata 20 th April, 2012 IGCC, Delhi June/July, 2012* Hotel in Pune (c/o. IGCC Pune) 3 rd August, 2012 Hotel in Hyderabad (c/o. IGCC Chennai) * (date to be fixed) 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 at: janna@indo german.com for the Pune workshop Sharon.mogose@indo german.com for the Kolkata workshop sumati@indo german.com for the Delhi workshop irene@indo german.com for the Hyderabad workshop 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'

4 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 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 One to One Business Meetings at the following 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 tejal.raut@indo german.com / monaz.desai@indo german.com Tel: / Asia Pacific Conference (APK) November 2012, Gurgaon, Delhi The 13th Asia Pacific Conference brings strong partners together. German industry has much to offer the Asia Pacific region one of the world s most dynamic economic areas when it comes to innovative technologies and expertise that can help address future challenges such as those that accompany ongoing urbanisation processes. This cooperation will generate growth and development for both sides. Philipp Roesler, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology and the Vice Chancellor of Germany "For Germany, globalization and prosperity are closely associated. The Asia Pacific region will stay a key market for German companies in the years to come. The region faces challenges such as urbanization and demographic change. We want to actively support policy makers in mastering these challenges. This conference is a perfect platform for the exchange of ideas between companies and decision makers in Asia. I am looking forward to discussing these issues in our community and with our partners in the region." Peter Loescher, Chairman, Asia Pacific Committee of German Business and CEO, Siemens AG The main organizers of the Asia Pacific Conference are the German Chambers of Commerce abroad (AHKs), the Asia Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) and the Federal Ministry of Economics and

5 Technology, Germany (BMWi). The Indo German Chamber of Commerce is the local host of this prestigious event. Over 700 delegates attended the last APC held in Singapore in In 2012 the conference will be completely in English language for the first time. For more information & registration procedure please visit: events/asia pacific conference apk in new delhi in 2012/ 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@indo german.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. 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

6 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 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: 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 at 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: Nuernberg Trade Fairs: Brau Beviale Raw Materials Technologies Logistics Marketing 9 to 11 November, beviale.de. Online tickets can be purchased from beviale.de/ticketshop World of Toys Hong Kong Toy Fair January 9 to 12, of toys org/asia pacific Euroguss International Trade Fair for Die Casting Technology, Processes, Products

7 17 to 19 January, 2012, Nürnberg, Germany Spielwarenmesse Inernational Toy Fair 1 to 6 February, 2012 Nürnberg, Germany 1 day ticket Rs. 1,200/ each (valid for any one day of the fair) Permanent tickets Rs. 2,400/ (valid for all the days of the fair) For details on Nürnberg Fairs please contact Ms. Ruby Vatcha Tel E mail: ruby@indogerman.com 3. Messe Berlin Trade Fairs: Import Shop 2011: Das Schönste der Welt from 9 th to 13 th November A World full of Beauty Over the past almost 50 years, Import Shop Berlin has successfully presented a unique concept: "Global Market for Local Products". Each year, arts and crafts retailers and manufacturers meet in Berlin with enthusiastic buyers of high quality ethnic and natural products. This event is truly unique in terms of size, overall experience and success. The Trade visitor registration is now underway. Products on Display Clothing, household textiles, leather goods, accessories, travel items, small furniture, rugs, kilims, basketry, ceramics, glassware, porcelain, arts & crafts, jewellery, costume jewellery, ethnic jewellery, knitwear, natural cosmetics, wooden toys from all over the world. 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: 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, 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. 1. Motion, Drive and Automation (Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Electro Mechanical Transmission) (5 th Edition) india.com

8 2. Process and Production Automation and Industrial Building Automation (5 th Edition) india.com 3. Materials Handling, Storage Systems and Logistic Services (5 th Edition) india.com 4. Surface Technology (2 nd Edition) india.com 5. Laser Systems and Laser Technology for Manufacturing (1 st Edition) india.com For further details please contact: Ms. Sonia Prashar, Director Marketing & Trade Fairs german.com Tel: E. News from our Branches: CHENNAI 1. B2B Meetings with a Business Delegation (Auto Sector) from the State of Saxony on: Date: 14th November 2011 Time: 11:00 a.m. to p.m. Venue: Hotel GRT Grand, T. Nagar, Chennai 17, Hall "Southern Crown" Please contact: Irene /Viji irene@indo german.com/viji@indo german.com 2. Annual Regional Meeting 2011 India & pm on 14th November 2011 at the Taj Coromandel Hotel, Chennai Please contact: Irene irene@indo german.com 3. Solar Delegation from Germany on 17th & 18th November 2011 B2B Meetings at the premises of potential partners in Chennai Please contact: Irene irene@indo german.com PUNE The International ERP Prospect Seminar in Pune The Indo German Chamber of Commerce in association with ABAS Projecktierung GmbH is pleased to invite you to attend the International ERP Prospect Seminar in Pune. Join ABAS International Group in Pune, Maharashtra, and meet CEOs and key users from international companies who have successfully implemented abas ERP in multiple countries. Participate in a lessons learned session focusing on budget, increased revenues and creating a global value stream for your business. ABAS Business Software creates value for companies who deal with customers or vendors across borders. Their network of international software partners and localization expertise is ideal for any company looking to expand abroad and integrate their ERP system globally. ABAS provides a unique solution for international customers through its multi country functionality and global partner network. It is uniquely qualified to successfully implement international ERP projects. No other company has the combination of an unified partner network, strategic orientation, globally enabled software, and international implementation methodology that defines the roadmap to success. abas Business Software is multi currency and offered in more than 30 languages, with additional languages available upon request. Customers can work with the same database in different languages, enabling simplified workflow and communication between foreign subsidiaries.

9 So join us for getting more information on all this functionalities and to understand from their customer how they are successful in their business. There are no charges for participation in the seminar. If you wish to participate, please send us your RSVP. Further details regarding venue and date please write to german.com and it shall be sent to you on confirmation of interest. 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: Tel: 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 November 2011 Upcoming event International Conference on Education for Sustainable Development New Delhi Date : Nov 12, 2011 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