FICCI

FICCIFederation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & IndustryPresented By:Atul Sande (04)Krupesh Shah (07) Vengadeshwaran Perumal (19)Sagar Kuckian (36)

Established in 1927, on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi by GD Birla and Purushottam Das Thakurdas.

About FICCIHeadquartered in Delhi, with presence in 11 states in India and 8 countries across the world.Largest and oldest apex business organization in India.A non-government, not-for-profit organization.Expert committees and tasks forces for 70 economic sectors.Tie-ups with over 300 industry associations and chambers world wide.Indirect membership of over 2,50,000 companies.

Office BearersSidharth BirlaPresident

Dr. Jyotsna SuriSr. Vice President

Harshavardhan NeotiaVice President

Naina Lal KidwaiImm. Past PresidentDr A. Didar SinghSecretary General

Dr Arbind PrasadDirector General

VisionTo be the thought leader for industry, its voice for policy change and its guardian fro effective implementation

Mission To carry forward our initiatives in support of rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth that encompass health, education, livelihood, governance and skill development.

To enhance efficiency and global competitiveness of Indian industry and to expand business opportunities both in domestic and foreign markets through a range of specialised services and global linkages

SectorsAgricultureEntertainmentHRDPowerSteelAdvertising & MarketingElectronics HardwareInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy Textiles, Technical Textiles and ApparelArt HealthHydrocarbonsPublishingTourismEducation FMCGIPRReal EstateWellness DefenceMSME MiningTaxationUrban InfrastructureChemicalsFood ProcessingLife SciencesRetailWater ResourcesCivil AviationFamily Wealth ManagementManufacturingSkill DevelopmentTransport InfrastructureCapital GoodsGems and JewelleryMedical Devices & EquipmentS&T / InnovationWTO, FTA & Foreign TradeCorporate Laws & GovernanceGeospatial TechnologiesLabour and EmploymentSports and Youth AffairsDisaster Management

Against Smuggling & CounterfeitingEnvironment & Climate ChangeFinancial SectorPrivate SecurityHomeland Security

Corporate Laws & Governance Urban Infrastructure Water Resources

ServicesArbitrationATA CarneB2B SolutionsConsumer CarCIFTICSRFLOICATechnology CommercializationICC IndiaQualityWeb initiativesResource Conservation & ManagementEconomic Affairs & Research

Allied OrganisationsAll India Organisation of Employers (AIOE)Oldest and apex national employers organisation of IndiaConfederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI)Apex body for the food industry in India.Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSME)Vision to empower Indian MSMEs and build their competitiveness.FICCI Alliance for Consumer Care (FACC)Mission: Promote Responsible Businesses for Consumer Satisfaction.FICCI Arbitration and Conciliation Tribunal (FACT)Provides arbitration/ conciliation and mediation for settlement of domestic and international commercial disputes.

FICCI Research and Analysis Centre (FACC)"Centre of Excellence" for analysis, product safety, quality control and pre-export inspection and certification.Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA)Established in 1965 to initiate and popularize arbitration in India.International Chambers of Commerce (ICC India)Promoting liberlisation in the country, accelerating flow of foreign investment and lowering tariff barriers to promote international tradeInvest IndiaOfficial agency dedicated to investment promotion and facilitation.

Allied Organisations

FICCIs VoiceFrom Secretory General DeskNeed to focus on employment generation.FICCI disappointed with Delhi decision on FDI in retail.De-linking Aadhar and increasing the subsidy cap on LPG cylinders is a retrograde step.Afghan builders keen on joint ventures with Indian companies.FICCI To Promote Japanese Investments In North-East5th SAARC business leaders conclave gets under way

FICCIs VoiceFrom Secretory General DeskTurkey strengthening economic engagementsAustralia & India to increase business ties to enhance economic & social growthFICCI suggests 7-point package to enhance state-level climate change initiativesFICCIs view on CSR spendsTramways can be re-invented to meet urban transportation needsINDIAN AVIATION: Waiting on the Runway

FICCIs VoiceFrom Secretory General DeskRoots research study suggests 10-point roadmap to meet domestic tourism target of 1450 million by 2016.

Providing energy to all at affordable pricesFICCI HEAL 2013: Sustainable Quality Healthcare

Women safety at workplace FICCI and FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) are committed towards the inclusion of womens talents, skills, experience and energies across all sectors and levels of economic activity. For creating gender equality through empowerment, safety & well-being of women is crucial and fundamental.Over the past three decades, workplace has become a much more diverse environment, with women representing 24.4% of the total workforce in India.FICCI-FLO Task Force was set up on December 24, 2012.

Women safety at workplace The suggested guidelines for the safety for women at the workplace are broadly categorized under four heads:

Physical Environmental Organizational Educational

Recent eventsFebruary 19, 2013: Inauguration of National Consultation on "Creating an enabling environment for women's entrepreneurship in India"March 10, 2014: Inspiring Change, Celebrating International Women's Day April 30, 2014: Panel discussion on 'Rising Power of Women in the Corporate Sector: The Journey, Issues and Challenges'July 02, 2014: Interactive session on 'Lean in: Women, Work and Will to LeadAugust 07, 2014: Massmerize Conference

Industry Policy of Maharashtra 2013

2nd largest state in terms of population.3rd largest state in terms of geographical area.Mumbai is the largest city and the financial capital.GSDP at factor amounts to 14.93% of national GDP.

Policy at glanceIncreased focus on less developed regions.Customized packages of incentives.Holistic approach to MSME development.Initiatives for investor facilitation.Assistance to unviable sick units.Incentive to bring sustainable industrial development.

Policy ObjectiveTo retain Maharashtras leadership position in industrial investment within the country.To further accelerate the investment flow to industrially underdeveloped regions of the state.To create more employment opportunities

Policy TargetManufacturing sector growth rate of 12-13% per annum.Manufacturing sector share of 28% of state GDP.Create new jobs for 2 million persons. Attract investment of Rs. 5 lakh crore.

Policy Validity: Up to March 31st, 2018.

StrategiesEncourage mega investment.Land availability for industrial development.Improve industrial infrastructure.Develop skilled manpower.Renew focus on MSME.Assist unviable sick units.Leverage skill development schemes .Consider agro processing as thrust sector.