Month: April 2025

Virtual Footwear & Leather Expo (VFLE) 2020 from 30th November – 6th December, 2020

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Footwear & Design Development Institute (FDDI) is organizing Virtual Footwear & Leather Expo 2020 from 30th November to 6th December, 2020.

2. This Expo will focus on sectors of Footwear (Leather / Non-Leather), Leather apparel & accessories, machinery and equipment, raw materials, chemicals, components, and allied sectors/services. This web-based platform will comprise of:

• Exhibition (Separate Virtual Pavilions are planned for the focus sectors).
• Structured B2B meetings with International, Domestic, and Institutional buyers from over 50 countries.
• Webinars & Live Digital Sessions on each showcased sector.
• Instant Interaction platforms – Live text/video Chats, Chat bots.
• Global Footprint (International Buyers).
• Poster presentation by the students of FDDI.

3. Over 100 domestic and international exhibitors will display their brands, products, services, and credentials digitally on their booth (through corporate videos, brochures, and catalogues), prefix meetings with registered visitors from over 50 focus countries across the globe, and meet them through text/video chat 24×7 during the Expo.

4. The exhibitors and visitors will get immersive experience of participation, will reach out to their target audience seamlessly, without traveling, with internet connectivity. Webinars and Live Sessions during the Expo will help in communicating simultaneously to larger buyer groups. Visitors can access the event platform Free of Cost by submitting Visitor Registration Form available at website link:
https://registrations.ficci.com/vfleex/attendee-registration.asp.
Once registration is submitted, the visitors will instantly receive an auto-generated registration confirmation email, and a ‘visitors guide’ and access path closer to the event. You and your colleagues from the mission may also like to register and visit the event. Further details are available at event website:
http://www.vfle.in/.

5. Exhibitors can participate against payment of USD 500 + GST 18% for one standard booth for 7 days. Sponsorship opportunities for Exhibitors are also available.

6. For further queries please contact Mr. Sudhanshu Gupta (E-mail: sudhanshu.gupta@ficci.com; Mobile: +91 9873311557).

Brochure of Virtual Footwear & Leather Expo 2020

1st edition of virtual India IoT World (IIoTW) during 3-4 March 2021

Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) will be organizing the 1st edition of India IoT World (IIoTW) during 3-4 March 2021 over the virtual platform.

IoT is well-poised to usher in the next technological revolution since the time of the Internet. It has been drawing more and more attention as the world turns increasingly digital. India too is rapidly growing as an IoT hub. Rise of the tech-savvy consumer along with increasing smartphone and mobile Internet penetration is driving consumer IoT applications in the Indian market. The Indian IoT ecosystem consists of a diverse set of stakeholders including hardware vendors, software application vendors, network operators and system integrators.

2. India’s top IoT products companies will display their products, capabilities and innovations being made in India in the IoT sector. The global buyers during their visit to the virtual expo can  interact with the exhibiting Indian IoT industry which can pave the path  to witness  innovations, value additions offered by Indian intellectual minds of IoT entrepreneurs and strike meaningful business deals leading to create WIN WIN synergy for the overall growth of  the enterprises. In addition, there will be focused Conference Sessions with Key Global Industry Leaders and Senior Government officials / Policy Makers along with the virtual exhibition. Details may be seen in event website at  http://www.indiaiotworld.com/  .

3.  The visitors can register their interest by filling the online confirmation form at weblink:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz7gUHJrBA_cG4_gnFulpWS8aZD8auLqggWEtFj_YoqM-TZA/viewform  .

There is no participation fee for the visitors. Early confirmations will help to organize business meetings conveniently.

India International Paper, Paper Products & Stationery Fair during 3rd to 5th March 2021

CAPEXIL is organizing a Virtual India International Paper, Paper Products & Stationery Fair from
3rd to 5th March 2021 to connect global buyers with elite Indian exporters of various:

• Paper
• Paper Products & Stationery
• Commercial Printing
• Publication
• Packaging

The event is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as part of an export promotional programme under the approved MAI Plan for the year 2020-21.

Around 50 established CAPEXIL members/MSME exporters from across India will be participating, showcasing:

• Paper & paperboard
• Printing & writing paper
• Paper bags, boxes, and other containers
• Tissue paper (including cigarette paper)
• Typewriter and other ribbons and ink pads
• Exercise books, diaries
• Lead slip pencils
• Envelopes, writing blocks, letter pads
• Paper cones, auto tubes
• Playing cards and other paper products

This is a key initiative to bridge the gap between Indian products and global demand in the post-pandemic era. The primary objective is to promote bilateral trade in these sectors between India and Uzbekistan.

The virtual event will include:

• Virtual exhibition cum B2B (Buyer-Seller) meets
• Business networking sessions
• Market outreach programs

It will connect Indian exporters with importers, industry associations, chambers, and trade promotion bodies of Uzbekistan.

Overseas buyers will have the opportunity to:

• Discover upcoming trends and eco-friendly products
• Network with Indian suppliers without physical travel
• Place direct orders

Event Dates: 3rd to 5th March 2021

Registration Link: http://capexil.org/capexil-lp/index.html

Virtual Footwear & Leather Expo 2021 (VFLE) | 15–21 March 2021

Virtual Footwear & Leather Expo 2021

15th – 21st March 2021

India’s first-ever Virtual Exhibition & Conference on Footwear & Leather Website:www.vfle.in The Virtual Footwear & Leather Expo 2021 (VFLE) is jointly organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Footwear & Design Development Institute (FDDI) from 15th to 21st March 2021. It is supported by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. VFLE offers vast business opportunities to the entire Footwear & Leather industry ecosystem.

Focus Sectors in VFLE Expo:

• Finished Leather
• Hides & Skins
• Leather Goods
• Footwear (Leather / Non-Leather)
• Footwear Machinery & Equipment
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Accessories, Chemicals, Components (Allied Sector)

Key Components of the Platform:

• Exhibition
• Structured B2B meetings with buyers from over 50 countries
• Webinars & live digital sessions on each sector
• Instant interaction via live text/video chats and chatbots
• Global footprint with international buyers
• Poster presentations by FDDI students

Over 50 domestic and international exhibitors will digitally display their brands, products, and services. They can also schedule meetings with registered visitors and interact via chat 24×7 during the Expo.

Participants can join from their office or home using any internet-connected device. The platform provides an immersive experience and enables seamless communication with larger buyer groups through live sessions.

Visitor Registration:

Visitors can attend free of cost by submitting the Visitor Registration Form at:https://registrations.ficci.com/vfleex/attendee-registration.asp Upon registration, a confirmation email and visitor guide will be sent.

Exhibitor Participation:

Exhibitors can book a standard booth for 7 days at USD 500 + 18% GST. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Contact Information:

Mr. Sudhanshu Gupta
Email: sudhanshu.gupta@ficci.com
Mobile: +91 9873311557

Flyer: Flyer – Footwear & Leather Expo (15–21 March 2021)

Strategic Disinvestment of Neelanchal Ispat Nigam Limited

Strategic Disinvestment of Neelanchal Ispat Nigam Limited

Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. (NINL) is a 1.1 million tonne integrated steel plant located at Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex, District Jaipur, Odisha, India. It was promoted as a Joint Venture of Central Public Sector Enterprises viz., MMTC Ltd., National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., MECON, BHEL, and Public Sector Enterprises of Odisha State viz., Industrial Promotion Investment Corporation Ltd. and Odisha Mining Corporation.

Pursuant to the Cabinet decision for strategic disinvestment of NINL, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) issued the Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) covering a global invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) on 25.01.2021. The PIM/EOI is available on the following websites:

• DIPAM: www.dipam.gov.in
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry: www.commerce.gov.in
  
• NINL: www.ninl.in
  
• MMTC: www.mmtclimited.com
  
• Transaction Adviser (M/s. SBICAPS): www.sbicap.com
  

Last date of submission of EOI: 29th March, 2021

The salient features are also enclosed below:

• Salient features of NINL
  

51st edition of IHGF Delhi Fair to be held from 19-23 May, 2021 at India Expo Centre & Mart

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts [EPCH] is an apex organization in India for development and promotion of exports of Handicrafts and has over the years, established Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF Delhi Fair) as “One Stop Sourcing Destination” amongst overseas buyers and importers globally.

EPCH 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, EPCH is organizing the 51st IHGF Delhi Fair from 19-23 May, 2021 in physical form at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR with all necessary SOPs as laid down by the Government of India.  It is pertinent to mention that physical B2B events are the life and blood for the handicrafts sector as the element of touch, feel and visual impact plays a very important role in the decision making of the buyers.

Over 2000 exhibitors from all across the Country will be showcasing designs of Home, Lifestyles, Fashion, Furniture and Textiles products to the overseas buying community. The broad product categories of IHGF Delhi Fair are:

• Houseware, Decorative & Gifts
• Furniture & Home Accessories
• Home Textiles, Furnishings & Floor Coverings
• Fashion Jewellery, Accessories & Bags
• Christmas Decorations, Candles & Incense and
• Lamps & Lighting

• Flyer – India-CIS Virtual Fair Flyer
• Registration Buyer Form – India CIS Trade Fair — 14 July, 2021
• https://www.exhibit24x7.com/virtualexpo/india-cis-food-beverage-virtual-fair— 14 July, 2021

EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL FOR HANDICRAFTS

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is an apex body of handicrafts exporters for promotion of exports of handicrafts and allied products and project India’s image as a reliable supplier of high quality handcrafted goods and merchandise. The EPCH is also a leading B2B trade fair organizer and the IHGF Delhi Fair is an event of national prominence and the last physical i.e. in person edition of the fair held in October 2019 was visited by over 7312 overseas buyers and business worth Rs. 3750 crores was conducted. However, due to the ongoing pandemic the 49th, 50th and the 51st edition(s) of IHGF Delhi Fair were held virtually.

Since the situation across the world is getting back to normal, the EPCH organizing the 52nd IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2021 from 28 – 31 October 2021 as a physical i.e., in person 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 1500 exhibitors from all across the Country dealing in Home, Lifestyles, Fashion, Furniture & Textiles products will display their latest designs and styles to the overseas buying community. The broad categories of products on display at the fair are:

• Houseware, Decorative & Gifts
• Furniture & Home accessories, Lawn & Garden articles
• Home Textiles, Furnishings & Floor Coverings, Carpets & Rugs
• Fashion Jewellery, Accessories & Bags, Ethnic Garments, Fashion Wear, Stoles, Scarves & Shawls
• Christmas & Festive Décor, Hand-made Papers & Products, Potpourri, Candles & Incense and
• Lamps & Lighting accessories

 

Interested buyers and importers may register themselves at www.ihgfdelhifair.in/register . Links of Publicity & promotional EDMs, Web Banners & a brief Press Note may please be downloaded from the below links:

Web Banners	https://ihgfdelhifair.in/e/webbanner/IHGF-webbanner.html
Emailer/EDM	https://ihgfdelhifair.in/e/EDM/DelhiFairEDM.html
Press note	https://ihgfdelhifair.in/e/Intlpressrelease/52nd_IHGF_Delhi_Fair-Press_Release.pdf

National Handloom Day celebration on 7th August 2022

The handloom sector is a symbol of our country’s rich and varied cultural heritage.

Handloom is an important source of livelihood in rural and semi-rural parts of our country. It is a sector that directly addresses women’s empowerment with over 70% of all weavers and allied workers being female.

Rooted in nature, it has eco-friendly production processes with minimal requirement of capital and power, and provides inherent flexibility to innovate to meet changes in fashion trends and fast-changing customer preferences.

The Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7th August 1905, encouraged indigenous industries and, in particular, handloom weavers.

In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th of August every year as National Handloom Day.

The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated on 7 August 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai.

On this day, we honor our handloom weaving community and highlight the contribution of this sector in the socio-economic development of the country. We reaffirm our resolve to protect our handloom heritage and to empower the handloom weavers and workers with greater opportunities.

The Government endeavors to ensure sustainable development of the handloom sector, thereby empowering our handloom weavers and workers financially and instilling pride in their exquisite craftsmanship.

• Brief on Handloom Sector
• Weaves of Woven Fabrics