January 5, 6 &7, 2011

Wednesday,
Thursday & Friday
At Aurangabad,
Maharashtra
India

Draft Concept Note

Global Maharashtra Conference
&
Trade Fair

Maharashtra Chamber of
Commerce,
Industry &
Agriculture

MACCIA
“ VISION STATEMENT “
As an Apex Chamber of Commerce,
Industry and Agriculture of the
State we will facilitate progress in
all sectors
for sustainable prosperity through
collaborative efforts, knowledge
 and ethical means.

Introduction:
Many persons of Maharashtra origin have migrated to various parts of the world and successfully
built businesses, services, companies and careers across the globe. These individuals through their
enterprise and hard work have created a rich bank of experience, knowledge and financial
resources. Maharashtra itself has progressed rapidly in the past decade and gave rise to many first
generation entrepreneurs who have built successful business in the fast expanding Indian
economy.

Today, there are lucrative opportunities for trade, manufacturer and services to the State of
Maharashtra. If the emerging business in Maharashtra and the successful persons of Maharashtra
origin settled abroad be brought on one platform, the interaction can lead to many interesting
partnership mutually beneficial.

Aims & Objectives:

Conference aims to steer up discussions amongst all the stakeholders and policymakers and to
provide platform to discuss the emerging opportunities and challenges with the context of
strengthening the relationship between Maharashtra & Global Economy.

The main objective is to facilitate and generate new business opportunities for delegates and come
out with a White Paper which shall provide guidelines for strengthening the relationship between
Maharashtra & Global Economy.

• Showcasing investment opportunities in Maharashtra

• Strengthening Trade relations with local businessmen and Indians settled abroad.
• Facilitating Joint Venture
• Stipulating tie up between the service providers
• Providing networking opportunities.

Conference Theme:
Global Maharashtra Conference & Trade Fair shall focus on the key elements that facilitate the
business processes in globalised world. It shall cover Emerging Opportunities, International Trade
aspects, Finance & Investment, Marketing and various industry verticals ranging from agriculture to
automobile

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GMC targeted Achievements:

• Economic Growth
• Exposure to MSMEs to Global Markets
• Exposure to local trade in Global Market
• Benefits to the Investors
• Strengthening the Trade Relations

Focused Regions:
During the conference various session will focus on the following region

A) South Asia
B) Asia Pacific
C) Middle East Africa
D) Europe & USA
E) Maharashtra ,India

Conference Topics:
The various discussion/deliberation will touch on following topics:

1. Finance
• Investment in India
• Joint Venture & Collaboration – Framework (Regulatory Aspects & Statutory
Requirements)
• Investment out of India (Investing Abroad)

2. International Trade

• Emerging Trading Destinations

• Selected Trading Country Profiles
• International Trade Legal Aspects
• Quality standards
• Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
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 • WTO issues

3. Doing Business in India

• General Overview
• Industry vertical-wise overview

4. Joint Ventures
• Facilitating JVs in India
• Facilitating JVs abroad

5. Marketing
• Marketing of Indian Products in global market
• Marketing of Global Products in India
• Legal aspects

GMC Patron Members:

Patron Members for Global Maharashtra Conference:

CHIEF PATRON –

1. Chief Minister of Maharashtra State

PATRONS –

2. Mr. B.R. Barwale – Mahyco Seeds

3. Mr. Venugopal Dhoot – Videocon Ind.
4. Mr. N.K. Kagliwal – Nath Seeds
5. Mr. Madhusudan Agrawal – Ajanta Pharma Ind.

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 6. Mr. Rajkumar Lila – Lila Sons
7. Mr. N.K. Gupta – Akar Tools
8. Mr. Habil Khoirakhiwala – Wockhardt
9. Mr. Vitthal Kamat – Kamat Group of Hotel
10. Mr. Madhur Bajaj - Bajaj Auto Ltd
11. Mr. Atul Kirloskar – Kirloskar Bros.
12. Mr. Arun Firodiya – Force Motors
13. Mr. Subhash Dandekar – Camlin Ltd.
14. Mr. Ashok Chougule – Chougule Shipping
15. Mr. Deepak Ghaisas – Information Technology
16. Mr. Deepak Gadre - Fisheries
17. Mr. G.V.Pendarkar – Vicco Laboratories
18. Mr. Bijal Chandaria -
19. Mr. Roberto Salemme – Pardini Srl - Italy
20. Mrs.Ramkin Gokhale – Dubai
* Confirmation of above awaited.

GMC Programme Schedule:

• Dates: January 5, 6 & 7
• Days: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
• Venue: Rama International Hotel
• Hosting City: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Pincode - 431210

GMC Programme Structure:

• Day I: Inaugural followed by Dinner

• Day II: Six (6) Conference Sessions

• Day III: B2B Meets & Visit to Trade Fair

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Event Steered By:
Mr. Mansingh Pawaar Mr.Mukund Bhogale
President Convener for
Conference

Mr. Ashish Pednekar

Sr. Vice President Convener for
Trade Fair

Contact Details:

• Mr. Pramod Joshi, Director – Projects, +91 9822435876, pramod@maccia.org.in

• Mr. Pradnya Ranshinge, Secretary General
• Ms. Rujuta Kelkar, Deputy Secretary, +91 9820569937, rujuta@maccia.org.in
• Ms. Revati Khare, Assistant Secretary, +91 9757286707,revati@maccia.org.in
• Mr. Milind Desai, Secretary, +91 9769294888, milind@maccia.org.in

Follow us on Web:
• www.maccia.org.in
• www.globalmaharashtra.com
• https://twitter.com/macciamumbai
• http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=170879920096#!/event.php?
eid=151090241580026&index=1

Delegate Fees for Conference:

• INR 6,000/-
• US $ 150
• Euro 100

Payment Details:
• For Indian Delegates:

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 • For Foreign Delegates:

Registration Form
I / We would like to/nominate executives to attend Global Maharashtra Conference:

Delegate Name Designation Mobile Email ID

Number
1.
2.
3.
4.

Organization Details:

Organization Name
Contact Person &
Designation
Contact Address
Telephone Number
Mobile Number
Email ID
Website

Payment Details:

Direct Foreign Remittance /

Cheque

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Business Profile:
Area of Business

Partnering Countries

Networking Opportunities Details:

Preferred Networking
Industries at GMC

Preferred area you are

looking for:
JVs/Investment/Marketing , if
any other please specify