May 2020 Newsletter

1. German company looking for an Indian distributor for high-quality dietary supplements and health products

A renowned German company specializing in the production of high-quality dietary supplements and health products for the B2C market is looking for a distributor in India. The distribution partner should have experience in working with European companies preferably German companies and should have an established network in pharmacies, drugstores or food stores. Other main responsibilities of the distributor are listed below:
• Imports, Custom clearance, Registration requirements, Storage, Marketing and Sales of the products
• Should have experience in marketing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and health care products to pharmacies, drugstores and specialist stores
• Should have an own warehouse and logistics infrastructure, including being versed in the legal requirements for the marketing of food supplements

If this inquiry interests you and is directly relevant to your company then please write to Mr. Devraj Banerjee at devraj.banerjee(at)indo-german.com

2. German company looking for an established distribution partner in India for their products

A reputed German company which is into manufacturing world-class machines in burner, heating & cooling technology is looking for an established distribution partner in India for their products, especially for their universal oil burners which are on the market for nearly 30 years and represent a high-quality solution for burning all kind of oils. The distribution partner should have experience in working with European companies, preferably German companies, and it would be great if the partner has established network in the burner & heating sector in India.

If this inquiry interests you and is directly relevant to your company then please write to Mr. Devraj Banerjee at devraj.banerjee(at)indo-german.com

3. A German start-up is looking for a distributor in the Indian market

A German start-up which is into dealing with refurbished ultrasound machines is looking for a distributor in the Indian market. The company is focused on sustainably exporting refurbished ultrasound systems from Germany to India. They need a distributor who is experienced in trading of refurbished medical & similar equipment and has an extensive network with clinics, hospitals & nursing homes.

If this inquiry interests you and is directly relevant to your company then please write to Mr. Devraj Banerjee at devraj.banerjee(at)indo-german.com

Indo German Chamber of Commerce is organising a German group participation in association with Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW) along with Indian Machine Tools Manufacturers Association (IMTMA) @ IMTEX 2021. The show is scheduled from 21st to 27th January 2021 and will take place at BIEC (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre) in Bengaluru, India.

The 50 Years old machine tool exhibition, IMTEX, will now be a more comprehensive and extrapolated show covering an exciting assemblage of new-age technologies under one roof by remodeling itself to a new paradigm as the "International Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition".

The German group participation will also have State pavilions from Germany organized by Bayern International, Baden-Wurttemberg International & Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH.

Prominent location has been reserved for the German group participation which is the largest country pavilion at the show.

If you are interested in participating then please write to surjit.suri(at)indo-german.com or call on +91-9819861710.

1 . IFA 2020, 4-9 September 2020, Berlin, Germany

IFA Berlin is set to go ahead in 2020, but with an innovative new concept, following the decision by the Berlin government to ban all events with more than 5,000 participants until 24 October 2020. As a result, IFA Berlin, the world's most significant trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, will not be able to go ahead as usual. The organizers of IFA, gfu and Messe Berlin, anticipated this development and for several weeks now have been discussing a range of alternative concepts. Planning is well advanced for a concept that will allow IFA to deliver on its core functions for our industry – as a global showcase for technology innovation and an important meeting place for brands, manufacturers, retailers and media.  gfu and Messe Berlin will present the details of its updated concept for IFA 2020 in the near future.

2.ITB Asia 2020, 21 - 23 October 2020, Singapore

The annual three day B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry - ITB Asia now in its twelfth year will take place from 21-23 October 2020 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This is where international exhibitors of all sectors within the travel-value chain commerce, and Asia Pacific’s leading travel companies and emerging small and medium-sized enterprises meet with top international buyers from the MICE, Leisure and Corporate Travel markets. This year the Travel Tech Asia will debut, co-locating with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia. The Premier Travel Tech Show in Asia, is where latest technologies, emerging trends, leading travel brands and innovative startups are all at one place to create the new possibilities of travel. More information on: https://www.itb-asia.com/

3. Bazaar Berlin 2020, 4-8 November 2020, Berlin, Germany

The international consumer exhibition for handicrafts, jewellery, textiles and home accessories takes place every year at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The fair is being organized since 1962 by Messe Berlin GmbH and offers an exotic shopping experience with products from around the world. Bazaar Berlin is Germany’s most international sales fair for handicrafts, design, natural products and Fair Trade goods. Some 500 exhibitors from 60 countries presented their products to 40,000 consumers at the last edition. Please contact us to book your stand.

4. InnoTrans 2021, 27 to 30 April 2021, Berlin, Germany

In order to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 the Senate of Berlin imposed a ban on staging large events, in particular trade fairs, until end of October 2020. As a result, InnoTrans will now take place from 27 to 30 April 2021. Organised by Messe Berlin, InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes places every two years in Berlin. The broad segments of this fair are Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction. InnoTrans occupies all 41 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. A unique feature of InnoTrans is its outdoor and track display area, where everything from tank wagons to high-speed trains are displayed on 3500 metres of track.

Website: https://www.innotrans.de/en/

For information on Berlin Fairs, contact Ms. Tanu Ailawadi at 011 47168822 (tanu(at)indo-german.com)  or Ms. Norma Xavier at 022 66652142 (norma.remedios(at)indo-german.com)

WEBINAR – Intercultural Training – Part 3
Thursday – 14^th May 2020
Timings – 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm
The final of the 3 set webinar series on intercultural management is aimed to increase the performance effectiveness of employees from entry to senior management levels from Indian and German companies. The session provides a comprehensive summary of the previous webinars and creates a deeper understanding of cultural values among Indian and German colleagues. It involves interesting mini cases which give the audience a chance to apply the learnings of the previous sessions and develop strategies to overcome any current conflict situations. The webinar closes with some key Do’s and Don’t’s important in business and social contexts.

For more information please write to Ms Amrita Gandikota on amrita.gandikota(at)indo-german.com or Ms Chaitra Dole on chaitra.dole(at)indo-german.com

Remote Working: A New Normal:
12th May, 2020
Timings -  10:30- 11:30 am

The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) along with its Knowledge Partner SAP is hosting a webinar on ‘Remote Working: A New Normal’. The webinar will address a very significant and important trend of “Working from Home”. Based on numerous studies and surveys that have been conducted on this topic, the session will provide an outlook on the way the work environment will evolve in the times to come. Ms. Sindhu Gangadharan, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, SAP Labs India and Mr. Bernhard Steinruecke, Director General, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce will discuss and share their meaningful insights and perspectives on the impact of Remote Working in the post COVID era as the new norm. Please join us by registering on the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7401239783799830032

For questions and clarifications, please contact Ms. Shivani Chaturvedi on shivani(at)indo-german.com

Webinar - German industries in Dialogue with Govt. of Mah. - Part 3 - Jt. Director Industries Mumbai & MIDC CEO

IGCC and the German Consulate in Mumbai have been organizing a series of webinars with Govt. of Maharashtra officials since the lockdown has been announced. We now present our next webinar and invite you to join us in PART 3 of this dialogue to discuss the current crisis situation and hardships faced by the German Industry!

Details:
Date: Thursday, 15th May 2020
Timings: 6.30pm to 8pm
Registration URL:   https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/644641875214704907

In case of any further questions do get in touch with mira.dalvi(at)indo-german.com and ashumi.shroff(at)auswaertiges-amt.de.

Please make note this is for Mumbai based companies only!

Webinar & Meetings with German Companies & Experts on Renewable Energy Technologies 26^th May to 29^th May 2020

Webinar on 26th May 2020 - Timings – 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm

 A German delegation visit with focus on Renewable Energy Technologies for Industrial Applications is organised from 26^th-29th May 2020 by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC). Individual meetings with  Indian companies from 27th-29th May 2020 (conducted online) Detailed Company Profiles, Webinar Agenda and Link for Registration will be updated on our website (https://indien.ahk.de)  and can be can be viewed here: bit.ly/2VShzVL

For further information regarding participation, please contact us by e-mail or by phone to Dipti Kanitkar, dipti.kanitkar(at)indo-german.com , +91-20-4104-7121 and Monaz Desai Tantzscher  monaz.desai(at)indo-german.com , +91-20-4104-7141

Official delegation visits of Member Companies
IGCC can help organize/coordinate official delegation visits of Member Companies, viz:
For Indian member companies - corporate group visits to Germany and Europe
For German member companies – corporate group visits to India
Programmes could include integration / briefing, seminars with local / international speakers / trainers, company visits, business meetings and dinners, local stay and transport arrangements, etc

For further information and costings, contact events(at)indo-german.com

Start-ups
We help you explore one of the fastest growing start-up ecosystems India and Germany. We support corporates to scout the best start-ups in various domains as well as connect investors and start-ups.

For more information, contact chaitra.dole(at)indo-german.com / http://indien.ahk.de/services/startups/

German Trade & Information
If you are looking at doing business in Germany, we help you to find the right business partner in Germany. You can avail of our vast up- to-date database on German importers, exporters,

German Trade & Information
If you are looking at doing business in Germany, we help you to find the right business partner in Germany. You can avail of our vast up- to-date database on German importers, exporters, manufacturers, suppliers & service providers. We help promote your company in the German market through our tie-ups with various German trade publications and through the vast network of the local German Chambers of Commerce present in each city in Germany.

For more details, please contact chaitra.dole@indo-german.com or call +91 22 66652159.

Senior Experten Service (SES)
Senior Experten Service (SES) is the Foundation of German Industry for International Cooperation. It is a non-profit organisation. SES is Germany’s leading volunteering organisation for experts and executives who are either retired or taking some time off work (Weltdienst 30+). SES Experts are volunteers whose activities are oriented towards quick and pragmatic assistance, predominantly in technical and economic sectors, as well as for providers of vocational training and health care services. Their expert knowledge helps to boost sustainable economic and social development.

For further details contact Ms. Sharon Mogose, SES Representative, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, Tel.033-22802236(D) /22837970/22837962/9007574312

Email: sharon.mogose(at)indo-german.com

Hamburg Invest
Hamburg Invest is the one-stop agency for national and international investment in Hamburg as well as the central partner of Hamburg’s business sector on all topics relating to business development. We assist foreign companies to set-up their base in Hamburg by providing local business information, advising on company set-up and visa procedures, supporting in office and warehouse search etc. All services are confidential and free of charge. In India, Hamburg Invest is represented through the Hamburg Representation Mumbai and it is located in the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai.

Contact Lea Miram (Hamburg Business Manager) for more information at lea.miram@hamburgmumbai.com or call 91-22-66652 150 or visit www.hamburg-invest.com / www.hamburgmumbai.com

Executive Business Management Programme – 11^th Mumbai Batch

Admissions are now open to the highly successful Executive Business Management Programme in Mumbai, which has trained over 600+ alumni from various organizations such as B.Braun Medical India, BASF Group, Covestro India, DHL India, Lanxess India, Siemens Ltd. to name a few.

1 year, alternate weekend format delivers a 54 day programme to develop cross functional skills, strategic vision, business acumen and contemporary management expertise. 

Programme duration: August 2020 – July 2021

For more details, contact Nehan Barodawala on ebmp(at)igtcindia.com or call 7045366565

 

Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration (PGPBA) - Admissions Opened for Batch 2020 – 2022 

Admissions open for the 18-months, full-time business administration programme based on the German Dual Education System: 1 year general management curriculum at IGTC interspersed with 6 months of cross-functional, on-the-job training in a partnering German organization

German organizations conduct the Admission Process: only applicants selected by them are given admission to the programme and offered exposure to German processes, practices and work culture Programme culminates into sustainable careers in commercial and techno-commercial functions: Sales & Marketing; Accounting, Controlling & Finance; Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain; Human Resources and Corporate Communication in German and other organizations.

Online application form available on www.igtcindia.com

IGTC Mumbai: Meghna Mody / Ashminder Lamba on mumbai(at)igtcindia.com or call 9833276878

IGTC Bangalore: Ms. Anitha C on bangalore(at)igtcindia.com or call 91-80-40926130

IGTC Chennai Ms. Prabha Gurumurthy on chennai(at)igtcindia.com or call +91-44-28340107

Open Placement Process for the Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration, Batch 2018-2020

The details of the graduating batch are attached herewith for your reference.  Detailed Resumes on the IGTC website: https://mumbai.igtcindia.com/app/pgpba-27-mu/placement-process

Trained management talent are available for functions such as Sales & Marketing, International Business Development, Purchase, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations, Controlling and Finance, Corporate Communication, Human Resources and General Administration

Organizations to revert with Job Descriptions, Location, CTC offered, Student Shortlist

The average salary at IGTC this year is 6.3 lakhs p.a.

For more details, contact Ashminder Lamba on placements(at)igtcindia.com or call 9833276878

Visit our website www.igtcindia.com.  We look forward to your engagement with the Training Centre!

Looking for new business opportunities? Reach out to the Indo-German Business Community through upcoming issues of our Bi-Monthly Business Magazine: the Indo-German Economy 2020. Advertise in our global magazine focused on Indo-German trade and cooperation.

For further details, email our advertisement department at jennifer(at)indo-german.com or advertisements(at)indo-german.com

Greener, Cleaner World: Business Responsibility Initiatives in Eastern India
The publication titled “Greener, Cleaner World: Business Responsibility Initiatives in Eastern India” is a guide that highlights members’ initiatives, mainly in the environmental and CSR areas.

For details write to calcutta(at)indo-german.com or call 033-22837979 / 22837962

Partners in Progress German Companies in Eastern India
Rich natural resources, a well-educated talent pool and the closeness to South-East Asia are some of the advantages that the Region of Eastern India offers. Since the opening of the Kolkata office in 1957, IGCC has promoted business relations between Germany and the region.

Contact calcutta(at)indo-german.com or call 033-22837979 / 22837962.

The Business Law Magazine
The Business Law Magazine is an online English-language magazine primarily aimed at company lawyers, managing directors, judges, prosecutors and attorneys in Germany’s leading trade partners. In articles written with real-world legal practice in mind, the magazine explores all important questions related to German corporate, commercial, tax, labour, compliance and IP/IT law. http://www.businesslaw-magazine.com

To order a copy of the above publications email swapna(at)indo-german.com or call 022-66652148