Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa, President of AILBIEA at the opening of the “MAKE-IN-INDIA” Seminar. Seen in the photograph Mr. G. Chandrasekhar, Editor, Hindu Businessline, Mr. Nandlal Chawl, Mr. Ashustosh Baranwal-Commissioner of Customs [Imports], Mr. Suvir Misra, Commissioner of Customs [Exports], Dr. Shree Kumar Menon [Ex-Director General-NACEN], Mr. Mohan Nihalini-President – [AIIEA], Mr. Mark Fernandes-Council Member IMC and Mr Vikash Sharma, Godrej Industries Ltd.

Participants intently listening to the speaker at the MAKE IN INDIA SEMINAR organized by AILBIEA

All India Liquid Bulk Import Export Association (AILBIEA) is India’s pioneer trade body for orderly promotion of EXIM trade in liquid bulk cargoes (crude and related mineral oils, vegetable oil, industrial oils, chemicals, petro-chemicals, ethanol etc). AILBIEA has conducted a seminar on “MAKE-IN-INDIA".

Eminent speakers viz. Dr. Shree Kumar Menon – ex-Director General-NACEN] Mr. G. Chandrashekar, Mr. Ashutosh Baranwal – Commissioner of Customs [Imports], Mr. Suvir Misra – Commissioner of Customs [Exports], Mr. Mark Fernandes – Council Member IMC, Mr. Mohan Nihalini – President [AIIEA] spoke on the topic of Make In India. The Seminar was chaired by the President of AILBIEA – Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa.

The speakers highlighted the following in a very lucid manner.

India is one the world’s fastest growing significant economies. With GDP value of about $ Two Trillion, it is among the world’s top five countries in terms of purchasing power parity. The country’s macroeconomic fundamentals are robust; and the vast potential is waiting to be tapped. Governance is of course key.

A new euphoria pervades the Indian economy with a new government in place at the Centre demonstrating a renewed vigour to boost the economy. If the stock market is any indication of enhanced economic activity, India is certainly doing well. A slew of reforms have been set in motion, some with medium to long term implication. Several initiatives to enhance the ease of doing business have been announced.

An important initiative of the new government is the ‘Make in India’ campaign that seeks to boost manufacturing activity in the country. If implemented well, it will set off a virtuous cycle. The concomitant benefits of investment, employment and income are of course well recognized.

There are many ways in which the Make in India campaign can be looked at:

• Make in India for India with indigenous raw material
• Make in India for export with indigenous raw material
• Make in India with imported raw material either for India or for export

Because India faces a shortage of critical commodities, imports are inevitable. Crude oil is a classic example. Our import dependence is currently estimated at over 75 percent and is projected to worsen to 90 percent by 2020. Crude and petroleum products import is an estimated 200 million tons

Similarly, edible oil is an essential food commodity of mass consumption, the import of which currently accounts for 60 percent of our aggregate consumption. Annual imports have been rising at close to a million tons and currently stand at 11 million tons, given the mismatch between domestic demand and production. Other liquid bulk imports include chemicals including agro-chemicals, molasses and so on. Fertilizer crude is imported on a large scale.

India’s exports include organic and inorganic chemicals, castor oil, molasses and agro-chemicals. Importantly, over 62 million tons of petroleum products are exported.

In the world, India ranks rather low in the ‘Ease of doing business’. Because of tough and often unfriendly conditions of compliance, investors have been shying away from the country. Many of the Indian corporate have begun to explore opportunities outside. It is in recognition of this position and in order to attract investment the government has unveiled a ‘eBiz Vision’ statement with the objective: ‘To transform the business environment by providing efficient, convenient, transparent and integrated electronic services to business throughout the business life cycle’. Under this, 14 Government of India services have been integrated.

In the area of foreign trade, a critical initiative is ‘reduction of documents from 7 to 3 for exports and imports. There are also measures underway, one of them being ‘Single-window clearance for import and export’.

The slew of new initiatives by the government is expected to benefit investors and businesses. Obviously, the success of Make in India campaign will depend on how well the field formations – in case of liquid bulk cargoes, the border control agencies covering especially Customs and Ports – perform.

It is important that the spirit of Make in India percolates down to all stakeholders including business houses and border control agencies. Businesses have to learn to be fully compliant with rules, regulations and procedure. At the same time, field officials have to become proactive in facilitating timely clearances of documents and cargo. Grievances should be redressed in a time bound manner.

Given that the macroeconomic fundamentals are strong and the country is poised to register higher rates of economic growth, import and export activity will continue to expand, in terms of quantity and value both. The country has all takes to become an economic powerhouse. The success of the Make in India campaign will depend entirely on the harmonious working relationship between business houses and officials at customs and ports.

It is in this context that All India Liquid Bulk Import Export Association (AILBIEA) has a crucial role to play. Already the association has established itself as the country’s premier body for liquid bulk cargoes. Going forward, AILBIEA should become an effective interface between the official machinery and the business houses. The association has the requisite commitment and passion to contribute to the success of Make in India.

Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa, President of AILBIEA delivering the welcome address at AILBIEA’s anniversary event, from left in picture are Mr. Nandlal Chawla – Chairman Kamanil Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd., Dr. B.R. Gaikwad – Chairman – Chemixel and Director VVF Ltd., Mr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy – Director Procurement – South Asia – M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd., of Mr. Nadir Godrej – Managing Director of M/s. Godrej Industries Ltd., Mr. Raj Chandaria, Vice Chairman & Managing Director Aegis Logistics Ltd, Mr. Anish Chandaria, Managing Director & CEO, M/s. Aegis Logistics Ltd. Mr. Neeraj Bansal, Chairman – JNPT and Mr. G. Chandrashekar, Advisor to AILBIEA.

Mumbai, June 1, 2015: The All – India Liquid Bulk Importers & Exporters Association (AILBIEA) celebrated its grand anniversary at Hotel Trident in Mumbai.

Ailbiea’s anniversary event at the Regal Room, Hotel Trident, was a grand success, with host of top dignitaries gracing the professionally conducted event. Mr. G. Chandrasekhar, Advisor to the Association set the ball rolling with lucid presentation on liquid bulk scenario and in particular “Make-In-India” campaign. He kept the dignitaries and the audience spell bound with his analytical forecasts. Mr. Jayyant Lapsiaa, President of AILBIEA, welcomed the gathering and stressed home a point of creating a separate ministry for EXIM TRADE, which would be a combination of Commerce, Finance, Shipping, Agriculture, Health and other agencies to provide a level playing field to all the exim players and to root out red tapism, corruption, mind boggling delays and drastically reducing the Transaction costs.

Mr. Nadir Godrej regaled the dignitaries and the audience with his impacting poem written by him especially for the occasion, on the taxation issues and Make in India theme.

Mr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy, Director procurement operations – South Asia Hindustan Unilever Ltd. said that it was time that the Industry/Corporates got actively involved in pursuing and assisting AILBIEA in their quest to bring about radical reforms in the procedural and systems of the governmental departments. Dr. B.R. Gaikwad –Director VVF Ltd. and Chairman CHEMIXCEL spoke about the positive role of CHEMIXCEL and assured the gathering of his full support and willingness to help on any issues related to his export promotion council. and Mr. Raj Chanderia, Managing Director – Aegis Logistics Ltd. Hailed AILBIEA’s significant role in taking up issues of the trade and also playing a good catalytic role between the trade and the governmental departments. Mr. Neeraj Bansal-Chairman JNPTwas upbeat about the growth of traffic at JNPT and stated that efforts were on to ensure that the trade was provided with best of services in times to come.

A packed hall of the Regal Room, Hotel Trident, was all ears and intently listening to the speakers with awe and attention. In the end, the audience gave a standing ovation to the dignitaries on the dais and to the awardees.

Mr. Nitin Nabar – President and Executive Director of Godrej Industries Ltd. receiving the AILBIEA STELLAR Award for excellence in promoting Exim Trade at the Hands of Mr. Neeraj Bansal – Chairman, JNPT at AILBIEA’s anniversary event at the Regal Room of Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.

Mr. Mayank Kapoor and Mr. Ashutosh Bhute of M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. receiving the AILBIEA STELLAR Award for excellence in promoting Exim Trade at the Hands of Mr. Nadir Godrej – Managing Director of M/s. Godrej Industries Ltd. at AILBIEA’s anniversary event at the Regal Room of Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.

Mr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy – Director Procurement – South Asia – M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. presenting the AILBIEA STELLAR AWARD to Mr. Anish Chanderia – Managing Director of M/s. Aegis Logistics Ltd. at AILBIEA’s anniversary event at the Regal Room of Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.

Mr. Prasad Joglekar – Vice President and Mr. Mukesh Kanwal of M/s. Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. receiving the AILBIEA STELLAR Award for excellence in promoting Exim Trade at the Hands Dr. B.R. Gaikwad – Director VVF Ltd and Chairman of CHEMIXEL.

Mrs. Bharati Bhadarkar receiving the AILBIEA STELLAR AWARD for promoting EXIM TRADE at the Hands of Mr. Nadir Godrej – Managing Director of M/s. Godrej Industries Ltd. at AILBIEA’s anniversary event at the Regal Room of Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.

Mr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy – Director Procurement – South Asia – M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. presenting the AILBIEA STELLAR AWARD to Mr. Ravi Parmar [IAS] Chairman Mumbai and Kandla Port Trust for Excellent performance of KANDLA PORT TRUST in the year 2014-15 at AILBIEA’s anniversary event at the Regal Room of Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.

Brihan Mumbai Custom House Agents Association being felicitated by AILBIEA on the occasion of their PLATINUM JUBILEE YEAR thru’ Dr. B.R. Gaikwad – Chairman Chemixel & Mr. Neeraj Bansal – Chariman – JNPT

AILBIEA President Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa being felicitated by the Committee Members are Mr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy – Director Procurement – South Asia – M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Dr. B. R. Gaikwad, Chairman Chemixel and Director, M/s. VVF Ltd.

Make in India will succeed with harmonious working relation between business houses and border control agencies.

India is one the world’s fastest growing significant economies. With GDP value of about $ Two Trillion, it is among the world’s top five countries in terms of purchasing power parity. The country’s macroeconomic fundamentals are robust; and the vast potential is waiting to be tapped. Governance is of course key.

A new euphoria pervades the Indian economy with a new government in place at the Centre demonstrating a renewed vigour to boost the economy. If the stock market is any indication of enhanced economic activity, India is certainly doing well. A slew of reforms have been set in motion, some with medium to long term implication. Several initiatives to enhance the ease of doing business have been announced.

An important initiative of the new government is the ‘Make in India’ campaign that seeks to boost manufacturing activity in the country. If implemented well, it will set off a virtuous cycle. The concomitant benefits of investment, employment and income are of course well recognized.

There are many ways in which the Make in India campaign can be looked at:

• Make in India for India with indigenous raw material
• Make in India for export with indigenous raw material
• Make in India with imported raw material either for India or for export

Because India faces a shortage of critical commodities, imports are inevitable. Crude oil is a classic example. Our import dependence is currently estimated at over 75 percent and is projected to worsen to 90 percent by 2020. Crude and petroleum products import is an estimated 200 million tons.

Similarly, edible oil is an essential food commodity of mass consumption, the import of which currently accounts for 60 percent of our aggregate consumption. Annual imports have been rising at close to a million tons and currently stand at 11 million tons, given the mismatch between domestic demand and production. Other liquid bulk imports include chemicals including agro-chemicals, molasses and so on. Fertilizer crude is imported on a large scale.

India’s exports include organic and inorganic chemicals, castor oil, molasses and agro-chemicals. Importantly, over 62 million tons of petroleum products are exported.

In the world, India ranks rather low in the ‘Ease of doing business’. Because of tough and often unfriendly conditions of compliance, investors have been shying away from the country. Many of the Indian corporate have begun to explore opportunities outside. It is in recognition of this position and in order to attract investment the government has unveiled a ‘eBiz Vision’ statement with the objective: ‘To transform the business environment by providing efficient, convenient, transparent and integrated electronic services to business throughout the business life cycle’. Under this, 14 Government of India services have been integrated.

In the area of foreign trade, a critical initiative is ‘reduction of documents from 7 to 3 for exports and imports. There are also measures underway, one of them being ‘Single-window clearance for import and export’.

The slew of new initiatives by the government is expected to benefit investors and businesses. Obviously, the success of Make in India campaign will depend on how well the field formations – in case of liquid bulk cargoes, the border control agencies covering especially Customs and Ports – perform.

It is important that the spirit of Make in India percolates down to all stakeholders including business houses and border control agencies. Businesses have to learn to be fully compliant with rules, regulations and procedure. At the same time, field officials have to become proactive in facilitating timely clearances of documents and cargo. Grievances should be redressed in a time bound manner.

Given that the macroeconomic fundamentals are strong and the country is poised to register higher rates of economic growth, import and export activity will continue to expand, in terms of quantity and value both. The country has all takes to become an economic powerhouse. The success of the Make in India campaign will depend entirely on the harmonious working relationship between business houses and officials at customs and ports.

It is in this context that All India Liquid Bulk Import Export Association (AILBIEA) has a crucial role to play. Already the association has established itself as the country’s premier body for liquid bulk cargoes. Going forward, AILBIEA should become an effective interface between the official machinery and the business houses. The association has the requisite commitment and passion to contribute to the success of Make in India.

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