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Vocal for Local is our Goal for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Vocal for local has become our goal for Atmanirbhar Bharat. We need to become a global factory in every vertical and have a youth-driven workforce that is passionate towards building a prosperous nation, deliberated Mr. Mahesh Poddar, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Jharkhand (BJP) in a webinar organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

Mr. Poddar said that this need to be Atmanirbhar is not just our PM’s clarion call but our motto. He also mentioned India already has an abundance of natural and food resources to cater to the national and international demands. We need to create opportunities for employment & entrepreneurship and increase skill development among the working citizens to become self-reliant.

He also added that we need to focus on the overall development of all states and every sector of our country should be made Atmanirbhar. Also the businessmen and industrialists should be given importance in this process of attaining self-reliance. Mr. Poddar highlighted that there is a reduction in the trade deficit between India and China. India is growing in the automobile sector and India can give quality goods of international standards.

Mr. Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Sonipat Constituency, Haryana mentioned that under the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is moving towards becoming Atmanirbhar. He deliberated that the motto of Vocal for Local has led to emergence of small industries in his constituency and throughout India as well.  He also mentioned that Vocal for local can only be adopted with the help and support of the industry. He stressed on the fact that not only should products be ‘made in India’, but the promotion of those products should take place so as to make those products competitive at a global level.

He added that the industry is also working on creating more employment opportunities which will help India strengthen the economy. Promotion of local products will also help establish India as a manufacturing hub.

Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Chatra Constituency, Jharkhand (BJP) said that India is already progressing successfully towards becoming Atmanirbhar Bharat and will-power plays a great role in the process.

He suggested that cottage industries, small industries and agriculture would also help India to a great extent in becoming self-reliant and we must work towards improving them, which will help to strengthen the economy of our country.

Appreciating India’s efforts to fight the pandemic of corona-virus, he said that initially the masks and the PPE-Kits were being imported, but now are being manufactured locally. He also added that a lot of Indian companies are already into developing the vaccine for the same. He said that under the leadership of our Hon’ble PM, the whole country has to unanimously work towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Mr. Saket Dalmia, Vice President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in his welcome remarks deliberated about how our Hon’ble Prime Minister’s clarion call for “Atmanirbhar Bharat has captured people’s imagination and become a “mantra” for everyone. He spoke about the time India was called ‘Sone ki Chidiya’.  He also spoke about how the world now wants to invest in India. We have to work towards bringing Atmanirbharta in the states, constituencies and communities as well.

Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Chairman-Parliamentary Forum, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry while moderating the technical the session deliberated about the need for vocal about local for making India Self Reliant.

The webinar was moderated by Dr. Yogesh Srivastav, Assistant Secretary-General, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It was telecast on Sadhna Plus News & VIP News Channel and live on Youtube & Facebook. It received a viewership of lacs of people and was also attended by many senior PHD members along with industry stalwarts pan-India.

Leveraging Business Barter Deals, a welcome step between India- Iran

We believe in mutual legal assistance agreement in the civil and commercial matters which will help in enhancing trade and business relations between the two countries, deliberated H.E. Dr. Ali Chegeni, Ambassador, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, New Delhi, India at the Inaugural Session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Interactive Webinar on India – Iran Business Promotion, Challenges and Opportunities on 27th October 2020.

H.E. Dr. Ali Chegeni while deliberating about the historical, cultural, and geographical ties between the two nations, mentioned that the PTA agreement needs to be processed for facilitating trade at the same time reducing tariffs. He highlighted that increasing trade relations by leveraging business barter deals will be a welcome step between the two countries.

He also mentioned that this is the best time to invest in business and trade ventures in Iran, especially in sectors like oil, energy, and agriculture products.

H.E. Mr. Gaddam Dharmendra, Ambassador, Embassy of India, Tehran, Iran deliberated that air and marine connectivity is one of the factors in enhancing relations between the two countries. He mentioned that Chabahar port is the new Taj Mahal of Iran and will help in the facilitation of Indian trade relations especially in Central Asian countries to help maintain the supply chain, increase trade and traffic.

H.E. Mr. Gaddam Dharmendra highlighted that the need of the hour is to expand and diversify trade in the sectors like oil, paper, printing, packaging, and agri-products. Indian and Iranian companies are working on sectors like rice, saffron, tea, dry fruits, fruits and it’s the right time to enter into joint ventures for increasing investments. We need to take advantage of air traffic, virtual meetings to maintain business relations.

Mr. Sabeer Nazeem, Chief Representative – Iran Representative Office, UCO Bank in Iran talked about the impact of the pandemic on both the countries that are forming challenges and opportunities. He also talked about the business opportunities available in Iran for Indian companies.

Mr. Masoud Khansari, President, Tehran Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) mentioned that India is considered as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and has been one of the largest export sources for Iran. He said that in current circumstances, while the impact of coronavirus in the global economy has been devastating so far, India and Iran can work together to take appropriate measures and tackle reverse challenges raised by Covid19. He also mentioned that to increase the bilateral trade relations, there is a need to strengthen financial and banking services in both nations.

Mr. Ebrahim Jamili, Chairman, Iran-India Joint Chamber of Commerce (IICC) talked about the disruption caused due to the pandemic and finding solutions about expanding trade. He suggested leveraging trade relations through battering. He also suggested finding ways to enhance inter-cultural relations between Indian and Iranian students. He emphasized that India is a long-lasting friend of Iran and, we need to reduce our differences at the same time maximize ties. He also emphasized to establish joint companies between the two countries for the mutual interest that will expand trade and business ties.

Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in his presidential address deliberated about PHDCCI’s constant engagement and deliberations with Iran in the form of events, conferences, and exhibitions with the agenda to establish business connects between Indian and Iranian companies.

Mr. Aggarwal further talked about the friendly relations shared between the two countries since history, growing into a multifaceted manner. He also mentioned that Iran is the second-largest supplier of crude oil to India and both countries actively participate in education-cultural exchanges with each other.

Mr. Saket Dalmia, Vice President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry while delivering a formal vote of thanks, talked about the business connection between the two countries for many years which has been facilitated by trade and now it’s the time to increase it for strengthing relations in the future.

The Inaugural session was moderated by Mr. Naveen Seth, Principal Director, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry; it witnessed the participation of over 233 industry members including over 150 Iranian companies, The Virtual B2B Meetings will be held on 27 and 28 October 2020 between Indian and Iranian companies.

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Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, Mr. Pradeep Multani & Mr. Saket Dalmia have respectively taken over as President, Sr. Vice President & Vice President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairman & CEO of Paramount Cables Group; Mr. Pradeep Multani, Chairman, Multani Pharmaceuticals Limited, , and Mr. Saket Dalmia, Managing Director, PG Industry Limited, have taken over as President, Senior Vice President and Vice President, respectively of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry following the conclusion of its 115th Annual Session.

Prior to becoming the President of the Chamber, Mr. Aggarwal, a graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce, has received numerous prestigious awards over the past 34 years including the National Small Industry Award 1984 awarded by the President of India; Entrepreneur of the Year Award 1994 by All India Manufacturers Organization; Niryat Shree Award 2008-09 by FIEO; numerous Star Exporter Awards by EEPC over the years; Major Donor Award 2017 by Rotary Foundation of Rotary International; Award for Innovation in Cabling Solutions in 2019 by Rail Analysis India Summit and Certificate of Appreciation for Commitment & Dedicated Service Award 2020 by Rotary Club of Delhi Central.

Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice President – PHD Chamber, an Economics & Law Graduate from Delhi University and has more than 40 years of experience in the field of Ayurvedic & Unani Medicines sector and has been Chairman of Eighty One year’s young, multi-crore Ayurveda & Unani Company for more than 30 years. Mr. Multani, a stalwart of the AYUSH industry is trying his best to promote Traditional systems of medicines across the world by addressing different seminars and sensitizing various embassies and other international delegates, and doing advocacy on different issues on behalf of the Industry.

Mr. SanjayMr. Saket Dalmia, Vice President – PHD Chamber, obtained his degree in business and finance from McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, USA, and started his entrepreneurial journey after this return from the USA. Marble City is headquartered in Delhi; the company has several joint ventures with cutting-edge global façade products and felicitated as one of the 100 fastest growing export houses from India.

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is honoured to have such dynamic leadership for the year 2020-2021. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with its leadership and members will always stand in full solidarity with all the offices of the government and will make every effort to make India Aatma Nirbhar.