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THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION AIPMA HOUSE, A-52, Road No. 1, M.I.D.C. Opp. Marol Depot, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093 Tel.: 022 6777 8899 (50 Lines) Fax : 022 2821 6390 Email : office@aipma.net Website : www.aipma.net

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION AIPMA House, A-52, Road No. 1, M.I.D.C., Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai- 400 093, India PHONE: 91-22-67778899 / 28217324 / 25 FAX: 91-22-2821 6390 E-MAIL: office@aipma.net WEBSITE: www.aipma.net Date: 20th August, 2015 To: All the Members of the Association

NOTICE th

Notice is hereby given that the 69 Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Tuesday the 15th September, 2015 at 3.30 pm in the Auditorium of AIPMA House at Plot No. A-52, Road No. 1, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 093 to consider and transact the following business: Members are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.

AGENDA th

1. To receive and adopt the 69 Annual Report and Audited Statement of Accounts & Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st March, 2015 of the Association. (Queries on Accounts, if any, may be sent to the Secretariat in writing 7 days prior to meeting) 2. To appoint Statutory Auditors for the year 2015-16 and fix their remuneration. SPECIAL BUSINESS 3. To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following Resolutions regarding proposed Amendments in the Constitution of the Association as a Special Resolution: “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder (including any statutory modification(s) thereto or re-enactment thereof, for the time being in force), the new set of Articles of the Association of The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association, as per explanatory notes, placed before the meeting duly initialed by the Chairman for the purpose of identification be and is hereby approved and adopted as the Articles of Association, of AIPMA in substitution for the existing Articles of Association dated 01-08-2012, “RESOLVED FURTHER that the Hon. Secretary be and is hereby authorized to take all the necessary steps to give effect immediately to this Resolution.” 4. To Declare results of the Election - 2015 - 2018 (Ordinary Business)

Haren Sanghavi Hon. Secretary Annexure to Notice: i.

69th Annual Report and Accounts.

Activities Report on DVD.

iii. Explanatory Statement pursuant to Section 102 of Companies Act, 2013 Item No. 3: The present Articles of Association are required to undergo a change as the Managing Committee felt that there were many provisions which were not suited to the modern and changing times. Therefore, after due deliberations, have proposed certain amendments to the Articles of Association. The amendments proposed in the existing Articles are attached and marked as Annexure iii

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Notes: 1)

The meeting will commence at 3.30 pm and will be adjourned for 30 minutes in case of want of quorum and re-convened at 4.00 pm with or without quorum, at the same venue.

Voting through electronic means i)

In terms of the provisions of Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2015 (the Rules), (as amended from time to time), AIPMA is providing e-voting facility th to the members who are the members as on 7 September, 2015 (End of Day) being the “cut-off Date” fixed for the purpose, to exercise their right to vote at the 69th Annual General Meeting by electronic means through the e-voting platform provided by M/s Karvy Computershare Pvt Ltd (Karvy). Members may transact the business through voting by electronic means.

ii)

The e-voting period commences on Saturday 12th September, 2015 (9:00 am) and ends on Monday the 14 ,September, 2015 (5:00 pm). During the e-voting period, members of AIPMA may cast their votes electronically. The e-voting module shall be disabled by Karvy for voting thereafter. Once the vote on a resolution is cast by the member, the member shall not be allowed to change it subsequently or cast vote again.

iii) The facility for voting, either through electronic voting system or ballot or polling paper shall also be made available at the meeting and members attending the meeting who have not already cast their vote by remote e-voting shall be able to exercise their right at the meeting. iv) The members who have cast their vote by remote e-voting prior to the meeting may also attend the meeting but shall not be entitled to cast their vote again. v)

In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e-voting user manual for Shareholders available at the Downloads section of www.evoting.karvy.com

vi) If you are already registered with Karvy for e-voting then you can use your existing user ID and password/PIN for casting your vote. vii) You can also update your mobile number and e-mail id in the user profile details of the folio which may be used for sending future communication(s). 3.

Voting at AGM th

The Members who have not casted their vote electronically can exercise their voting rights at the 69 Annual General Meeting. AIPMA will make necessary arrangements in this regard at the AGM Venue. 4.

General Instructions: i)

Members as on the cut-off date i.e. 7th September, 2015 shall be entitled to vote through e-voting or at the venue of the 69th Annual General meeting. Members may participate in the 69th Annual General Meeting even after exercising right to vote through e-voting as above but shall not be allowed to vote again at the meeting.

ii)

The Notice of 69th Annual General meeting is being sent (by email where email ID is available and in physical in other cases) to the members of the AIPMA as on 20th August, 2015. User ID and password for e-voting is sent by the email where available and where not available in physical form by M/s. Karvy. Members whose name is recorded in the register of members as on “Cut-off” th date only shall be entitled to avail the facility of remote e-voting or voting at the 69 Annual General Meeting, as the case may be. th th Members who become members of AIPMA or pay their membership fee after 20 August, 2015 upto 7 September, 2015 may obtain the User ID and password for e-voting by sending email intimating membership no. at evoting@karvy.com

iii) The Managing Committee has appointed Mr. Ashok Doshi (Membership No. 0A1W-00603) as the Scrutinizer to scrutinize eth voting process and voting at the venue of the 69 Annual General Meeting in a fair and transparent manner, and to ascertain requisite majority. iv) The Scrutinizer will immediately after the conclusion of physical Ballot voting on 15.09.2015, will first count the votes cast and add with the votes cast through remote e-voting after unblocking the e-votes, in the presence of at least two (2) witnesses not in the employment of the Association ,and a consolidated scrutiniser's report of the total votes cast, will be given to the Chairman of 69th Annual General Meeting who shall countersign the same. v)

In case two or more candidates in the same category secure equal number of votes, the successful candidates will be determined th by drawing of lot by the Chairman of 69 Annual General meeting.

vi) On any dispute arising from the Election, the decision of the -Scrutiniser shall be final. th

vii) The scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman of 69 Annual General Meeting, who shall declare the result of the voting. th th The Results shall be declared on Tuesday the 15 September,2015 during the 69 Annual General Meeting of the Association. The Results declared along with the Scrutinizer's Report shall be placed on the website of the Association www.aipma.net . The th resolution shall be deemed to be passed at the 69 Annual General Meeting of the Association scheduled to be held on Tuesday, the 15th September, 2015.

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Instructions and other information relating to remote-voting provided by M/s. Karvy are as under: 1.

In case a member receives an email from Karvy [for Members whose email IDs are registered with the Association]: i.

Launch internet browser by typing the URL: https://evoting.karvy.com

ii.

Enter the login credentials (i.e. User ID and password mentioned overleaf). Your Membership No. will be your User ID. If required, please visit https://evoting.karvy.com or contact toll free number 1-800-3454-001 for your password.

iii.

After entering these details appropriately, click on “LOGIN”.

iv.

On successful login, the system will prompt you to select the E-Voting Event Number for The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA)

On the voting page tick mark against the appropriate Box Yes / No . In case you do not cast your vote by not tick marking against any of the boxes, and submit/register your vote, the same will be considered as your abstaining from voting.

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Members holding multiple membership will necessarily have to cast the votes separately for each of the memberships / UserID.

vii. Wherever there are more than 1 item on the Agenda, voting has to be done for each item of the Notice separately. In case you do not desire to cast your vote on any specific item it will be treated as abstained except in the case of election of members as stated in viii below viii. In case of election of members each voter shall be entitled to as many votes as there are vacancies to be filled in by election in all categories, not less not more. He can cast only one vote to any one candidate. He has to cast all the votes in a particular category as there are vacancies in that category. The ballot paper / 'e' voting will be invalid if the voter cast less or more votes..

ix.

You may then cast your vote by selecting an appropriate option and click on “Submit”.

A confirmation box will be displayed. Click “OK” to confirm else “CANCEL” to modify. Once you confirm, you will not be allowed to modify your vote. During the voting period, Members can login any number of times till they have voted on the candidate and/or Resolution(s).

In case a Member receives physical copy of the 69th Annual General Meeting Notice by Post [for Members whose email IDs are not registered with the Association]: i.

User ID and initial password as provided overleaf.

ii.

Please follow all steps from Sr.No.(i) to (ix) as mentioned in (A) above, to cast your vote.

Once the vote on a Candidate and/or Resolution is cast by a Member, the Member shall not be allowed to change it subsequently.

The facility for voting through paper voting system shall be made available at the 69 Annual General Meeting (the “meeting”) and the members attending the Meeting who have not cast their vote by remote e-voting shall be able to vote at the Meeting through paper voting system.

The members who have cast their vote by remote e-voting may also attend the Meeting but shall not be entitled to cast their vote again.

The Managing Committee of AIPMA has appointed Shri Ashok Doshi (Membership No. 0A1W-00603) as a Scrutinizer to scrutinize the e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner and he has communicated his willingness to be appointed and will be available for the said purpose.

A person whose name is recorded in the register of members and pay their membership fee after 20th August, 2015 upto 7th September, 2015 only shall be entitled to avail the facility of remote e-voting.

Any person who becomes a member of the Association after dispatch of the Notice of the Meeting and prior to the cut-off date i.e 20th July, 2015, may obtain the User ID and password in the manner as mentioned below:

If the mobile number of the member is registered against Membership No., the member may send SMS_____<space> E-voting

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If e-mail address or mobile number of the member is registered against Membership No., then only the home page of https://evoting.karvy.com, the member may click “Forgot Password” and enter Membership No. and PAN to generate password.

a. Event Number + Membership No. to XXXXXXXX

iii.

Member may call Karvy's toll free number 1-800-3454-001

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Member may send an email request to evoting@karvy.com

Subject to receipt of requisite number of votes, the Resolutions shall be deemed to be passed on the date of the Meeting i.e September,15, 2015.

In case of any query pertaining to e-voting, please visit help and FAQ's section available at Karvy's website https://evoting.karvy.com.

10. The Scrutinizer, after scrutinizing the votes cast at the Meeting and through remote e-voting, make a consolidated scrutinizer's report and submit the same to the Chairman. The results declared along with the consolidated scrutinizer's report shall be placed on the website of the Association i.e www.aipma.net.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Working to Zero Defects fact AIPMA created larger awareness c a m p a i g n s condemning all such media repor t as baseless and improper knowledge, making the facts known to the regulatory bodies as well. AIPMA also met the dignitaries at the respective Ministry Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.

Dear Friends, Time flies! And one wonders, how quickly? It was as if just yesterday, I had had those goose bumps for being nominated as the President and nine months have passed. I would like to mention that during this time, with the support of everyone around, AIPMA carried its task fruitfully. We have initiated various proposals for the overall growth of the Industry. AIPMA made it presence felt all over. Be it International Trade Fairs or the strategic representation to the ministries for safeguarding the domestic industry. AIPMA was always candid in its efforts.

This year PlastIndia 2015 was scheduled during 5- 10 February, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. AIPMA participated in the 9th edition of PlastIndia 2015 with its full strength and worked very closely to make the exhibition a grand success. The result was obvious. The exhibition witnessed around 1400 Exhibitors from 40 countries across the globe participating at Plastindia this year. Along with Plastindia 2015 concurrent events were organized as well.

Taking a leaf out of Prime Ministers' initiatives of the Zero defect policy, AIPMA suggested the authorities to extend the ambit of Technological-Up-Gradation Fund (TUF) to industries in the Plastics sector as well. For this will definitely act as a morale booster to the Industry and bring out the best of technological advances, in a way, complying with the Zero Defect Product modules. In its endeavor to protect the domestic industry, AIPMA stood firmly in the case of initiation of anti-dumping investigations concerning import of Plastic Processing Machines or Injection Moulding machines from China Taipei, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam in October'14. AIPMA made its observation that the Indian government should adopt a logical and reasonable attitude to safeguard the domestic industry along with various advances in upgrading technology and encouraging more foreign investment in the country.

AIPMA celebrated its 70th year Jubilee celebration at PlastIndia 2015, with a focus on development and overall growth of the Indian Plastic industry, at Ahmedabad. The function was attended by nearly 1500 individuals from the industry. The evening was a special one with the Who's who of the plastic Industry making it for the celebration & a wonderful event. AIPMA also participated at the ChinaPlas 2015 held during 20-23 May. AIPMA made itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence felt with a bigger Indian Pavilion.

AIPMA also played a crucial role in the case of National Green Tribunal (NGT) wherein National Green Tribunal wants curbs imposed on plastic packaging. AIPMA pursued this cause vividly and it was due to all its cumulative approach, DCPC has now been made a party to the NGT case. It so happened while taking the immediate note of reports in media regarding the use of Plastic bottles for medicines and syrups. As a matter of

AIPMA has always been responsible towards the society. Taking the onus of adhering to the 'Swachha Bharat' initiative started by the Prime Minister, AIPMA designed strategies with a major thrust on Recycling and solid waste Disposable. This also included addressing the issues of Anti Dumping. AIPMA has recently met the

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government conveying anguish towards the dumping of Chinese goods in India. AIPMA has suggested corrective measures, also proposing to levy Anti Dumping charges for safeguarding the domestic Plastics Industry.

AIPMA is also considering redevelopment of AIPMA House to incorporate the changes as well. The new proposed AIPMA House will have more space to accommodate with dedicated sections on Skill Development, Knowledge Centre and Testing Laboratories..

Moreover, I would like to inform everyone that considering AIPMA's suggestion on the Plastic Waste management Rulesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2015, the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, for the first time has constituted a Working Group to finalize the Draft Solid Waste &Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2015. It's an achievement for AIPMA. This was all possible due to the dedicated efforts from everyone at AIPMA.

Coming to business, after reporting an 11.6 per cent rise in 2013-14, growth in sales of plastic products industry is

As a matter of fact, Job fair has become a regular one. The latest Job fair was recently held in June 2015 in Mumbai and Delhi.

expected to have slowed down to 5.4 per cent in 2014-15. Nevertheless, we expect an improvement on the sales front in the financial year 2015-16. Growth in demand for plastic products is likely to gain momentum during the year.

I am of the opinion that we need to take a sectoral approach i.e to impart training to workforce needed in Plastic Processing sector, thereby preparing the New Generation workforce equipped with latest technology. Team AIPMA is already aware of this huge challenge and is gearing up to establish a modern Skill development and a Design center at AIPMA House.

India's growth forecasts remain at 7.8% for this fiscal year and 8.2% for next, supported by a healthy monsoon and new investment and assuming concrete progress on reform. Resultantly, we believe the industry to post a healthy 8.6 per cent rise in sales during the year under review. AIPMA has already written to the authorities to help assist in overcoming the so called dent, by extending some policy benefits.

All this will happen and we are sure that Indian Plastic Industry will excel in days to come. Thanks once again.

The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) has also figured out plans to promote use of plastic in a big way in order to help in attaining various goals set up by the Government of India for socio-economic change.

Rituraj Gupta

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Glimpse of 68th Annual General Meeting held on 18 September, 2014 at AIPMA House, Mumbai 400 093 th

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AIPMA OFFICE BEARERS 2014-2015

MR. RITURAJ GUPTA President

MR. SANJU D. DESAI VP - West Zone

MR. R. K. AGGARWAL VP - North Zone

MR. MEELA JAYADEV VP - South Zone

MR. ASHOK AGARWAL VP - East Zone

MR. HAREN SANGHAVI MR. MAYHUR D. SHAH Hon. Secretary Hon. Secretary

MR. MANOJDESHLAHRA SHAH MR. MAHENDRA Hon. Secretary Hon.Jt.Treasurer 69th Annual Report 2014-2015 10

MR. MANISH JAGAT KILLAWALA MR. DEDHIA Hon.Secretary Treasurer Jt. Hon.

MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015

OFFICE BEARERS Sl. No.

NAME MR. RITURAJ GUPTA PRESIDENT

COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS TIRUPATI FLEXOPACK (P) LTD. C-6, PRASAD SHOPPING CENTRE, OPP. RAILWAY STATION, GOREGAON (W), MUMBAI - 400 062

OFFICE 02228758927 28762586

TELEPHONE NO. RES. FACT 02602242959

02232410887

FAX 02228757602

EMAIL : tripack@vsnl.com/ rituraj1961@yahoo.com MOBILE : 98203 21382

MR.ASHOK AGARWAL VICE PRESIDENT (EAST ZONE)

MR. SANJU D. DESAI VICE PRESIDENT (WEST ZONE)

JEWEL PLASTICS PVT. LTD. 32, EZRA STREET, TODI CORNER, ROOM NO.351, 3RD FLOOR, KOLKATA - 700 001

JYOTI PLASTICS WORKS PVT. LTD. 94, BOMBAY TALKIES COMPOUND, MALAD (WEST) MUMBAI - 400 064

03322350269 22350479

03324030444 24033735

03322350269

02226183960

EMAIL : ashoke22@hotmail.com MOBILE : 98310 77225 02228823241 28823242

EMAIL : sanju@jyotimail.com MOBILE : 98200 20646

MR. R. K. AGGARWAL VICE PRESIDENT (NORTH ZONE)

PRAYAG POLY TECH PVT. LTD. 1106-07, VIKRAM TOWER, 16 RAJENDRA PLACE, NEW DELHI - 110 008

01147262000

01242580564

01147262020

EMAIL : a.raviprayag@gmail.com MOBILE : 98101 15711

MR. MEELA JAYADEV VICE PRESIDENT (SOUTH ZONE)

MR. HAREN SANGHAVI HON. SECRETARY

MR. MANOJ R. SHAH HON. JT. SECRETARY

MR. JAGAT KILLAWALA HON. TREASURER

SUDHAKAR PVC PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. 301, 3RD FLOOR, RAMCHANDER HOUSE, BEHIND KHAN LATEEFKHAN ESTATE, CHAPEL ROAD,

04023240382 23240383

04027750193

ABIDS, HYDERABAD - 500 001

EMAIL : jayadev@sudhakarpipes.com MOBILE : 98480 53795

SATELLITE PLASTIC INDUSTRIES, 2-A2, COURT CHAMBERS, 35 NEW MARINE LINES ABOVE AXIS BANK ATM, MUMBAI - 400 020

02222006477 66346816

R.P. SHAH & SONS C-156, ANTOPHILL WAREHOUSING COMPLEX LTD., VIDHYA ALANKAR COLLEGE ROAD, WADALA (EAST), MUMBAI - 400 037

SHRI KRISHNASHRAY (I) PVT. LTD. 15 M LAXMI INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ANDHERI LINK ROAD, ANDHERI (W), MUMBAI - 400 053

02506526383

02222815417

02222006556

EMAIL : haren.sanghavi@gmail.com MOBILE : 92233 36758 02224163331 24163304

02226118215 26177941

02224163304

EMAIL : manojshah@rpshah.net MOBILE : 98200 27718 02242377777 26318080

02602669395

02226189990

EMAIL : md@shrikrishnashray.com MOBILE : 98924 99999 / 98215 99999

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MR. ANANDILAL J. OZA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

VINPLAST INDUSTRIES A/19, VALMIK SADAN RANI SATI MARG, MALAD (EAST), MUMBAI - 400 097

02228776578

02228897505

02228773263

EMAIL : oza_vinplast@yahoo.co.in MOBILE : 98205 80900

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 10.

MR. AJAY U. DESAI

PLASTO CRAFT 3-A, SAAHIL, 14 ALTAMOUNT ROAD, MUMBAI - 400 026

02223535585

EMAIL : plastocraft@gmail.com MOBILE : 93240 96428

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MR. AKHILESH BHARGAVA

AVI GLOBAL PLAST PVT. LTD. 49, MAROL CO-OP. INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, M.V.ROAD, ANDHERI (EAST), MUMBAI - 400 059

02239559393

02226463823

02239559327

EMAIL : akhilesh@avigloplast.com MOBILE : 98200 52923

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MR. ANIL KUMAR BANSAL

044044PONDY OXIDES & CHEMICALS LTD., 42965454/56 26630176 KRM CENTRE, 4TH FLOOR, NO.2, HARRINGTON ROAD, CHETPET, CHENNAI - 600 031 TAMIL NADU EMAIL : pondyoxides@yahoo.com MOBILE : 98842 22606

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MR. ANIL KANUGA

RUKMA PLASTICS #305, 306, BRIGADE LINKS, NO. 54, 1ST MAIN ROAD, SHESHADRIPURAM (OPP. SHESHADRIPURAM LAW COLLAGE) BANGALORE - 560 025

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MR. ARUN KUMBHOJKAR

MR. ARVIND M. MEHTA

DR. ASUTOSH K. GOR

MR.BIPIN B. DESAI

KUMBHOJKAR PLASTIC MOULDERS 129, NARAYAN PETH SITAPHALBAUG COLONY NEAR MATI GANPATI PUNE - 411 030

WELSET PLAST EXTRUSIONS PVT. LTD. 8, METALAGE INDUSTRIAL COMPOUND SUBHASH ROAD, OFF.CAVES ROAD, JOGESHWARI (EAST) MUMBAI - 400 060

ZENITH CORPORATION 1401, ATRI TOWER, SAPTARISHI PARK, SWAPNA NAGARI, MULUND (WEST), MUMBAI - 400 080

PALI POLYMERS F-41, NANDDHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MAROL MAROSHI ROAD, ANDHERI (E), MUMBAI - 400 059

08023123255

08023369368

08023124483

02024274633

02024480544

EMAIL : anil@nkagencies.in MOBILE : 98450 20450 02024450055 24450060

02024265593

EMAIL : arun@kumbhojkarplastics.com MOBILE : 98220 27721 02228215734

02228387054 28388320

02226712891

02228381088

EMAIL : arvindmehta@welset.com MOBILE : 98201 26561 02225683040

02265739733

02225683040

EMAIL : anupamenter@hotmail.com MOBILE : 93238 00462 02229205413 29206305

02228595413 28596305

EMAIL : ptfepali@gmail.com MOBILE : 98200 48561

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MR. CHANDRAKANT TURAKHIA (BHURABHAI)

MR. HARISH D. DHARAMSI

MR.HEMANT N. MEHTA

MR. HITEN BHEDA

MR.JAYESH K. RAMBHIA

LUCKY INDUSTRIES (INDIA) PVT. LTD. 36-A, NANDKISHORE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MAHAKALI ROAD, NEAR PAPER BOX, ANDHERI (E), MUMBAI - 400 093

ARYAVART CHEMICALS PVT. LTD. 801, VASHI INFOTECH PARK, PLOT NO. 16, NR RAGHU LEELA MALL, SECTOR - 30 A, VASHI - 400 703

RUPAL PLASTICS PVT. LTD. NEELKANTH COMMERCIAL CENTER OFFICE UNIT NO. 307 TO 310, SAHAR ROAD, ANDHERI (E), OPP. JAISINGH BUSINESS CENTRE, MUMBAI - 400099 VINIT PERFORMANCE POLYMERS P. LTD. 224/225, GOKUL ARCADE 'A', SUBHASH ROAD, VILE PARLE (E), MUMBAI - 400 057

PREMSONS PLASTICS PVT. LTD. 221, A TO Z INDUSTRIAL EST, G.K. MARG, LOWER PAREL MUMBAI - 400 013

02266926186 66926187

02226874775

EMAIL : luckyvisionin@yahoo.com MOBILE : 98210 23333 02227812638

02227812659

02228216908

EMAIL : dharamsi@aryavart.net MOBILE : 93240 12888 02228347417 42556000

EMAIL : hemant@rupalplastics.com MOBILE : 98200 50740 02228204120 / 4247 / 4248

02227780251

02226105509

02228204039

EMAIL : mail@polymatindia.net MOBILE : 98210 86385 02224942893 24937986

02224937986

02224931187

02228415151

02222881155

EMAIL : jayesh@premsons.biz MOBILE : 98202 14136

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MR. KAILASH B. MURARKA BLOW PACK 807, RAHEJA CENTRE, 214, FREE PRESS JOURNAL MARG,NARIMAN POINT, MUMBAI - 400 021

MR. KISHORE P. SAMPAT

MR. LALIT KUMAR SINGH

POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES 615, SHIVAI PLAZA, MAROL CO-OP. INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MAROL, ANDHERI (E), MUMBAI - 400 059

FIXOPAN MACHINES PVT. LTD. S-35, GREATER KAILASH PART-1, NEW DELHI, DELHI - 110 048

02222881818 22881152

02602243688

EMAIL : kmurarka@hotmail.com MOBILE : 98212 15151 / 93222 59160 02232096314

02227800373

91-1292237672

EMAIL : polybag@live.com MOBILE : 98201 67123 01129230522

EMAIL : directors@fixopanglobal.com MOBILE : 98107 43152

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DR. MAHENDRA B. PARMAR

POLYBLEND MASTERBATCH TECHNIK 212, ASHIRWAD INDL. ESTATE NO.4,RAM MANDIR X ROAD GOREGAON (WEST) MUMBAI - 400 104.

02242465200

02226365401

EMAIL : mbparmar@polyblendmbt.com MOBILE : 93237 33925 / 98216 01932

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02603244593

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MR. MAHENDRA DESHLAHRA

MR. MANISH DEDHIA

MR. MAYHUR D. SHAH

MR. MOHAN K. JAIN

MR. MUKESH J. SHAH

MR. RAJA M. SHAH

MR.RAJU D. DESAI

MR. SUBHASH CHATURVEDI

VIVEK ELECTRO PLAST PVT. LTD. PLOT NO.564/B, MMAA HOUSE, WALBHAT ROAD, GOREGAON (EAST) MUMBAI - 400 063

MITSU IMPEX, 329, GALA COMPLEX, DIN DAYAL UPADHYAY MARG, MULUND (WEST), MUMBAI - 400 080

RAVIKIRAN CHEMICALS PVT. LTD. 2-A, VRINDAVAN RAMCHANDRA LANE, MALAD (WEST) MUMBAI - 400 064

INDO PLAST SQUARE 1, 1ST FLOOR GULMOHAR ROAD, JVPD SCHEME, NEAR PITAMBARI, MUMBAI - 400 049

02266994383

02228761454

02266994393

EMAIL : vepl2007@yahoo.co.in MOBILE : 98201 42826 / 98193 50507 02225920055

952525278361

02223535585

02225920077

EMAIL : manish@mitsuchem.com MOBILE : 98211 59435 02228820422 28820559

02228661687

02228895594

EMAIL : devotion@bom5.vsnl.net.in MOBILE : 98210 69192 02226718800 67259890

02226718305 26718306

02267259892

EMAIL : mohanj48@gmail.com MOBILE : 98205 16027 02226878294 26878274

K. P. PLASTICS A-4/302, KHAJURIA NAGAR, KHAJURIA TANK ROAD, OPP MILAP TALKIES, KANDIVALI WEST, MUMBAI - 400 067

02502453307

02228070044/45

EMAIL : kpplastics1989@gmail.com MOBILE : 98200 45312

SIDDHARTH CONSULTANCY SERVICES C/101, SATGURU BEHIND MOTHER'S BAKERY TUREL PAKHADI ROAD, MALAD (WEST), MUMBAI - 400 064 INTERCONTINENTAL POLYMER PVT. LTD. 101, ADVENT ATRIA, CHINCHOLI BUNDER ROAD, MALAD (WEST), MUMBAI - 400 064

R.S. ENTERPRISES, 31, 4th FLOOR, DAWA BAZAR 13-14, R.N.T. MARG, INDORE - 452 001

02228800838

EMAIL : siddharth_814@hotmail.com / rajam27@hotmail.com MOBILE : 98331 16051 02228886767 28886768

02226238455 26703135

07312555766

07312704688

EMAIL : raju@jyotimail.com MOBILE : 98201 81728 07314070078 2704873

EMAIL : subhashcchaturvedi@gmail.com MOBILE : 093021 01021

35.

MR. SUNIL J SHAH

PRECIOUS PRODUCTS (INDIA) LTD. ROOM NO.11, GROUND FLOOR, ANANDI VILLA 12, LAJPATRAI ROAD, VILE PARLE (W), MUMBAI - 400 056

02226122591 / 92 / 93

EMAIL : sunilshah@preciousplasto.com MOBILE : 98676 96505

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02226122594

36.

37.

38.

39.

MR. V. ANIL REDDY

MR. VIJAY MISHRA

MR.VINAY C. NANDWANA

MR.VINOD V. PODAR

NAYASTRAP PVT. LTD. 11-5-415/A/7, 2ND FLOOR, BEHIND PRAGATI ART PRINTERS, RED HILLS, HYDERABAD - 500 004

YASH ENGINEERING WORKS 32, SUPREME IND. ESTATE, AIRPORT ROAD, BHIMPORE, UNION TERRITORY OF DIU & DAMAN, DAMAN - 396 210

040-23392555 23391701

04023328560

91-2602220571

EMAIL : nayastrap@yahoo.co.in MOBILE : 098491 66395 91-2602221171

EMAIL : vewyash2000@yahoo.com MOBILE : 93770 21041

PIMCO MACHINES PVT. LTD. A-28, NAND-DHAM ESTATE, MAROL MAROSHI ROAD, MAROL, ANDHERI (EAST) MUMBAI - 400 059

02229257175 / 76 / 77

SHAKTI PLASTIC INDUSTRIES SEKSARIA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, S.V. ROAD, CHINCHOLI, MALAD (WEST), MUMBAI - 400 064

02228725946 65705159

02226783452 26788142

02229200351 26781320

02228741488

02228721734

EMAIL : sales@pimcomachine.in MOBILE : 98203 24007 02525237238

EMAIL : info@shaktiplasticinds.com MOBILE : 98200 30371

40.

MR. YOGESH P. SHAH

ASHWIN PLASTIC INDUSTRIES 209, ARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE MAKWANA ROAD MAROL, ANDHERI (EAST), MUMBAI - 400 059

02228565414

02224035558

EMAIL : yaps1960@hotmail.com MOBILE : 93210 35558 / 98700 35558

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02228501856

CO-OPTED MEMBERS 41.

42.

MR. BHOGILAL GANDHI

MR. RAJIV TOLAT

GANDHI INDUSTRIES 27/11, SWASTIK SOCIETY N.S.ROAD - 2 JUHU SCHEME, VILE PARLE (W), MUMBAI - 400 056

RAJKAMAL ENTERPRISES 24, SHEEL NEEL SHEEL CO-OP. SOC., OLD POLICE STATION ROAD, VILE PARLE (W), MUMBAI - 400 056

02226145139

EMAIL : bhogibhaigandhi@gmail.com MOBILE : 93222 70046 02266754770

02226763548

EMAIL : saiplastics@rediffmail.com MOBILE : 98695 77299

43.

MR. MAYUR K SHAH

KANKU ENTERPRISES 4, SAGAR, 72/5, V. P. ROAD, ANDHERI (W), MUMBAI - 400058

02226873144 26873682

02226872336

EMAIL : kankuenterprises@hotmail.com MOBILE : 98200 51318

44.

45.

46.

MR. ASHOK MUKHERJEE

MR. K. I. NAJEEB

MR. HARESH GANDHI

TAINWALA CHEMICALS & PLASTICS (I) LTD. TAINWALA HOUSE, ROAD NO.18, MIDC, ANDHERI (EAST),MUMBAI 400 093

02267166100 (100 lines)

KERALA PLASTICS MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION, 2ND FLOOR, VEEKAY TOWER, BEERANKUNJU ROAD, ERNAKULAM NORTH, KOCHI, KERALA - 682018

04842354115

SAURASHTRA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, JIMMI TOWER, 7TH FLOOR, OFFICE NO.1,2 & 3, OPP. GURUKUL, GONDAL ROAD, RAJKOT – 360002 (GUJARAT)

02228387039

EMAIL : ashok_tainwala@yahoo.com MOBILE : 98200 16391 -

04842540316/ 2542348

EMAIL : hanapolymers@yahoo.com MOBILE : 09447061132 02812228802

EMAIL : info@spma.org.in MOBILE : 098252 20239

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SPECIAL INVITEES 47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

MR. HARPAL SINGH

DR. S. K. NAYAK

MR. HARSHAD B DESAI

MR.KANTILAL P. BOSAMAYA

MR. SUBBA BANGERA

RAMAN POLYMERS, 105 / 106, GOLDEN CHAMBERS, ANDHERI LINK ROAD, ANDHERI (W), MUMBAI - 400 053

02266939491/ 92/ 93

CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (CIPET) GOVT. OF INDIA, GUINDY CHENNAI - 600 032 TAMIL NADU

0442234 2371/ 2/3/4/5/6

CLEAR MIPAK PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LTD. PLOT NO.527/A, RAMLAXMI NIVAS , 16TH ROAD, KHAR (W), MUMBAI 400052

J. FIBRE CORPORATION D-17/18, NANDANVAN INDL. ESTATE,OPP. A.C.C. CENTRE L.B.SHASTRI MARG, THANE - 400 604

ACTIVE BIZ SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD., B-1005, EXPRESS ZONE, WESTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY, GOREGAON (E), MUMBAI – 400 093

02266939490

EMAIL : harpalsingh@sangeetabags.com MOBILE : 98211 30312 -

04422347120

02226462647

EMAIL : cipethq@vsnl.com MOBILE : 098410 10465 -

EMAIL : harshadjayshree@hotmail.com MOBILE : 98203 20387 02225820855

02228775233

02225229988

02225823239

02228703496

EMAIL : jfibre@vsnl.net MOBILE : 98211 64150 02240148691

EMAIL : subba.bangera@activesolutions.co.in MOBILE : 98194 44931

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REPORT BY MANAGING COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 This report covers the activities of the Association during the period September 2014 to August 2015 (Under DVD annexed) The Managing Committee of The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association has pleasure in presenting to the Managing Committee, a report of its deliberations and activities, representations upto August, 2015 and Statement of Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2015.

MEETINGS During this period under review 11 Managing Committee Meetings were held.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION Towards vigorous Membership drive AIPMA tried to get more members and during the year under review 241 Indian firms and 12 Student Members were enrolled as Members of the Association & one resignation of one member due to closure of company. Zone-wise Membership position is as follows:

New Members enrolled during the year (September 2014 to August 2015)

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION Active Members upto Aug. 2014

New Member Sep. 2014 - July 2015

ZONE WEST NORTH SOUTH EAST

Ordinary Member 515 87 53 41

Life Member 555 55 88 20

TOTAL

696

718

Ordinary Member 133 29 64 15 241

Enrolment of Life Member seized w.e.f. 1.4.2013

MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH AS ON DATE: Ordinary Member

937 718

Life Member

1655

Total Student Member

Grand Total

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1667

Life Member 555 55 88 20 718

Event Endorsed & Supported by :

Global Opportunities Glorious Future

BOOK YOUR STAND NOW Silver Sponsor

22 - 25 FEBRUARY 2016 State Partner

A DEDICATED THEME PAVILIONS A dedicated theme pavilion for Flexible packaging segment The GCC packaging market is one of the fastest growing sectors in the manufacturing industry in the midddle east.Over the last decade manufacturers have seen the benefit of bulk import & repackaging from the GCC given the tax-free, cheaper manufacturing costs and re-export advantage. The GCC is now the largest re-export market for food & Beverages, pharamaceuticals and consumer goods leading to a boomimg packaging market. The flexible packaging industry itself is to be valued at US$ 900 million, growing at about 20 per cent annually. SPECIAL FOCUS PROCESSING, FILLING & PACKAGING

International Trade Fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development

A dedicated pavilion for processed Plastics Finished Products Massive display of finished products in segments like Disposable Tableware, Kitchenware, Household Articles, Automobile & etc.

Plastivision Arabia 2016 will be held along with Arabia Mold Arabia Mold will provide an ideal opportunity for the regional dies and molds industry to upgrade its know-how and keep pace with the latest developments in this segments.

Our Supporters:

Media Partner

The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association AIPMA House, A-52, Road No. 1, M.I.D.C. Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093 Tel.: +91 22 6777 8899 (50 Lines) Direct Ext.: 850 Fax: +91 22 28216390 E-mail: sales@plastivisionarabia.org Website: www.plastivisionarabia.org

Launching the

Event Endorsed & Supported by:

EDITION

Supported by:

BIGGER BETTER BROADER

International Plastics Exhibition & Conference

Where the future of plastic is...

“Limited Space Available” Book your space online at www.plastivision.org

Key Highlights  1500 Exhibitors.

 90,000 sq. mtrs. area.

 Participation of 25+ Countries 1,25,000

 Business generated worth Rs. 1500

crores in PVI 2013.

Business Visitors.

 50% rise in the footfall compared to the

 Live Demonstration of Machines and

previous exhibition.

Moulds for Packaging and Printing Product.

 25% rise in exhibitors participation.

 Emerged as one of the top 10 global

 Visitors & Buyers expected from over 45

Plastics Exhibition.

countries.

Organized by:

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION AIPMA House, A-52, Street No. 1, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 093, INDIA Tel.: +91 22 2827 1678 / 79 / 6777 8899 (50 lines) • Fax : +91 22 2825 2295 E-mail: sales@plastivision.org • Website : www.plastivision.org

FIRST MANAGING COMMITTEE MEETING th

Held on the 25 September, 2014 at AIPMA House Change of Baton Mr. Rituraj Gupta, President 2014-2015

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CHAIRMEN OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES / PANELS FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 S.No.

Name of Chairman

Name of the committee/panel

Membership Committee

: Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia

2 3

Legal, Grievance & Constitution

: Mr. Jagat Killawala, (Hon. Treasurer)

MSME Cell

: Mr. Raja M Shah

Plastics News (Hon. Editor)

: Mr. Ajay U Desai

5 6

AIPMA Services

: Mr. Harshad Desai

Co-ordinator AIPMA Dahej Cluster

: Mr. Yogesh Shah

AIPMA Education Committee

: Dr. Mahendra Parmar

8 9

AIPMA Governing Council

: Mr. Arvind Mehta

Plastic News Editorial Board

: Mr. Rituraj Gupta

AIPMA Placement Cell

: Mr. Kishore Sampat

Plastivision Arabia – 2016

: Mr. Harish Dharamsi - Chairman

10 11

Mr. Kishore Sampat - Co-Chairman Plastiworld 2016 Mr. Harshad Desai - Chairman Delegation (PIast India 2015 & Plastivision Arabia 2016) 12

Plastivision Arabia – 2016 Advisory Board

: Mr. Jayesh Rambhia

Plastivision India- 2017

: Mr. Kailash Murarka

Plastivision India - 2017 Advisory Board

: Mr. Raju Desai

Plastivision India- 2019

: Mr. Ajay Desai

Plastivision India - 2019 Advisory Board

: Mr. Kailash Murarka

AIPMA Plastic Park & Projects

: Mr. Jayesh Rambhia

18 19 20

Overseas Delegation Advisor

: Mr. Ajay Desai

Environment Committee

: Mr. Akhilesh Bhargava

Recycling Committee

: Mr. Vinod Podar

Building Committee

: Advisory Committee: Mr. Bhogilal Gandhi – Convener Mr. Jagat Killawala – Executive Chairman Members: Mr. Ajay Desai Mr. Raju Desai Mr. Arvind Mehta

22 23

AIPMA Taxation & Fiscal Policies Committee : Mr. Hiten Bheda AIPMA Kayakalp Committee

: Advisory: Mr. Arvind Mehta & Mr. Raju Desai Execution: Mr. Sanju Desai & his Team

Plastindia Foundation (Representative of AIPMA)

: Mr. Jayesh Rambhia

AIPMA Seminar Committee

: Mr. Hemant Mehta

Empowering Competitiveness Committee : Mr. Jayesh Rambhia th 69 Annual Report 2014-2015

: Mr. Raju Desai

AIPMA Representatives to Various Public Bodies and Committees FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 1 Federation of Association of Small Industries of India.

President

2 Indian Merchants' Chamber

President + Hon. Secretary

3 CIPET

President

4 MSME

President + Hon. Secretary

5 FICCI, FIEO, ASSOCHAM

President + Hon. Secretary

6 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

President

7 Bureau of Indian Standards

President

With best compliments from

Megaflex Plastics Ltd Poly Park, Plot No - PPD 3 Vill - Sandhipur, Po - Joynagar Dist - Howrah, West Bengal - 711 302 Phone : 033 - 6452 2440 Web: www.megaflex.in Manufacturers of PP Leno Bags

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STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE OF MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2014-2015 MEETINGS Sr. No.

Name of the Member

No. of Meetings Held

No. of Meetings Attended

Leave of Absence

MR. RITURAJ GUPTA

MR. ASHOK AGARWAL

MR. SANJU DESAI

MR. R. K. AGGARWAL

MR. MEELA JAYADEV

MR. HAREN SANGHAVI

MR. MANOJ SHAH

MR. JAGAT KILLAWALA

MR. ANANDILAL J OZA

10.

MR. AJAY U DESAI

11.

MR. AKHILESH BHARGAVA

12.

MR. ANIL BANSAL

13.

MR. ANIL KANUGA

14.

MR. ARUN S KUMBHOJKAR

15.

MR. ARVIND M MEHTA

16.

DR. ASUTOSH GOR

17.

MR. BIPIN B DESAI

18.

MR. CHANDRAKANT N TURAKHIA

19.

MR. HARISH D DHARAMSI

20.

MR. HEMANT N MEHTA

21.

MR. HITEN BHEDA

22.

MR. JAYESH K RAMBHIA

23.

MR. KAILASH B MURARKA

24.

MR. KISHORE P SAMPAT

25.

MR. LALIT K SINGH

26.

DR. MAHENDRA B PARMAR

27.

MR. MAHENDRA P DESHLAHRA

28.

MR. MANISH DEDHIA

29.

MR. MAYHUR D SHAH

30.

MR. MOHAN JAIN

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Absence

No. of Meetings Held

No. of Meetings Attended

MR. MUKESH J SHAH

32.

MR. RAJA M SHAH

33.

MR. RAJU D DESAI

34.

MR. SUBHASH CHATURVEDI

35.

MR. SUNIL J SHAH

36.

MR. V. ANIL REDDY

37.

MR. VIJAY MISHRA (Expired)

38.

MR. VINAY C NANDWANA

39.

MR. VINOD V PODAR

40.

MR. YOGESH P SHAH

41.

MR. BHOGILAL GANDHI

42.

MR. RAJIV TOLAT

43.

MR. MAYUR K SHAH

44.

MR. ASHOK MUKHERJEE

45.

MR. K.I. NAJEEB

46.

MR. HARESH GANDHI

Sr. No.

Name of the Member

31.

Leave of Absence

Absence

AIPMA President Mr. Rituraj Gupta elected on Board of CII National Council 2015-2016 69th Annual Report 2014-2015 28

AIPMA PAST PRESIDENTS YEAR

NAME

YEAR

NAME

1947-48

MR. J.V. RUIA

1978

MR. S.V. KABRA

1949

MR. B.D. GARWARE

1979

MR. HARILAL L. BOOLANI

1950

MR. G. KHEMANI

1980

MR. DILIP G. PIRAMAL

1951

MR. B.A. SHAH

1981-83

MR. NIRMAL B. THAKKAR

1952

MR. B.L. PACHISIA

1984-85

MR. BHOGILAL J. GANDHI

1953

MR. R.N. DESAI

1986-88

MR. ANIL B. GORADIA

1954

DR. C.L. GUPTA

1988-91

MR. VIJAY V. MERCHANT

1955

MR. R.C. SHAH

1991-93

MR. KIRIT M. MEHTA

1956

MR. B.D. GARWARE

1993-95

MR. KEKIN J. THAKKAR

1957

MR. B.M. THAKKAR

1995-98

MR. RAJIV B. TOLAT

1958

MR. M.B. GIDWANI

1998-01

MR. ARVIND M. MEHTA

1959

MR. G.N. PARIKH

2002-03

MR.MOHAN K. JAIN (till 27.6.2003)

1960

MR. R.B. TURAKHIA

2003-04

MR.S.J. ATRE (from 27.6.2003)

1961

MR. SHADILAL JAIN

2004-05

MR. HARPAL SINGH

1962

MR. K.K. MODI

2005-06

MR. AJAY U. DESAI

1963

MR. AMBALAL KILACHAND

2006-07

MR. HARISH D. DHARAMASI

1964-66

MR. KANTIKUMAR R. PODAR

2007-08

MR. RAJU D. DESAI

1967

MR. VADILAL R. SHAH

2008-09

MR. KAILASH B. MURARKA

1968

MR. RAMAN M. PATEL

2009-10

DR. MAHENDRA B. PARMAR

1969-70

MR. J.S. ANAND

2010-11

MR. YOGESH P. SHAH

1971-72

MR. M.P. TAPARIA

2011-12

MR. JAYESH K. RAMBHIA

1973

MR. CHANDRAKANT B. GARWARE

2012-13

DR. ASUTOSH K. GOR

1974-76

MR. BALDEV L. BOOLANI

2013-14

MR. ANANDI LAL OZA

1977

MR. RAMESH M. THAKKER

2014-15

MR. RITURAJ GUPTA

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AIPMA Announces Third

OCT 2015 10 11 MUMBAI. INDIA

POWERING PROGRESS THROUGH PLASTICS

A DEDICATED THEME PAVILION FOR FINISHED PRODUCTS AT INDIAPACK 2015

PARTICIPATE TO EXPLORE BUYERS FOR:  CONTAINERS

 MULTI LAYER FILMS

 WOVEN SACKS / LENO BAGS

 CANS

 CAPS & CLOSURES

 BOPP ADHESIVE TAPE

 LAMINATED HDPE BAGS

 TWINES / SUTLI

 PRINTED FANCY CARRIER BAGS

 BOTTLES

 JERRY CANS / CARBOYS

 CRATES

 THIN WALL CONTAINERS

 SHRINK LABELS

 PET –BOTTLES

 BLISTER PACKAGING

 STRETCH FILM

 BARRIER FILM

 POLYTHENE BAGS / LINERS

 SHRINK FILMS

 PHARMA PACKAGING

 SHEETS

 FOILS

 POUCHES

 AIR BUBBLE FILM

 BOPP BAGS

 COLLAPSIBLE LAMI. TUBES

Venue:

Show Highlights Indiapack 2013 Number of Exhibitors : 126 Trade Visitors over : 10,000 Exhibition area : 7,000 sq. mt. Overseas Participation : Australia, Germany, China, Denmark, Japan, Taiwan, the Netherlands, USA  Industry Association : All India Flat Tape Manufacturers  Pavilions : IFIBCA Pavilion, Recycling Pavilion by Plastindia Foundation  States Govt. Theme Pavilions : Bihar, Jharkhand & Karnataka    

Space Bookings Open BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! STALL RENT

Rs. 6500/- per sq. mt. for Bare Space Rs. 7000/- per sq. mt. for Shell Scheme

World of Packaging Industry under one roof Contact : Mr. Aniket Shinde +91 - 22 - 6777 8812 Email : plastiworld@aipma.net

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION AIPMA House, A-52, Road No. 1, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093. Tel.: +91- 022 - 2821 7324 / 7325 / 6777 8899 (50 Lines) / 2835 2511 / 12 Fax : +91 - 022 - 2821 6390 E-mail : plastiworld@aipma.net Website : www.aipma.net

102, Sudaive, Plot No. 97 Hindu Colony Road No. 3 Dadar (Cr.), Mumbai - 400 014 Phone : 2411 5870 • Telefax : 2411 8146

N. P. PATWA & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION MUMBAI REPORT ON THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS We have audited the accompanied financial statements of THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION (the company), which comprise of the balance sheet as at 31st March, 2015 , the statement of the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended on that , and the summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Standalone Financial Statements The Company's Management Committee is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with respect to the preparation and presentation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance of the Company in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, including the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material mis-statement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone financial statements based on our audit. We have taken into account the provisions of the Act, the accounting and auditing standards and matters which are required to be included in the audit report under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made there under. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material mis-statement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material mis-statement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal financial control relevant to the Company's preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the Company has in place an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and the operating effectiveness of such controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the Company's Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the standalone financial statements.

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Opinion In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31 March 2015 and its income and expenditure account for the year ended on that date. Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements 1

The requirement of the information by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2015 (â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Orderâ&#x20AC;?) issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Act are not applicable to the company.

As required by Section 143 (3) of the Act, we report that: (a) we have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit. (b) in our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books; (c) the balance sheet and the statement of income and expenditure dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account; (d) in our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014; (e) on the basis of the written representations received from the directors as on 31 March 2015 taken on record by the Management Committee, none of the directors is disqualified as on 31 March 2015 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act; and (f) with respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor's Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us: i.

the Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations, if any, on its financial position in its financial statements

ii. the Company has made provision, as required under the applicable law or accounting standards, for material foreseeable losses, if any, on long-term contracts

For N. P. Patwa & Co Chartered Accountants FRN 107845W

Sd/J. C. SHAH (PARTNER) (Membership No.:42384)

PLACE: MUMBAI Date : 14th July, 2015

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THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ( LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ) BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31ST MARCH 2015 (Currency : Indian Rupees) PARTICULARS FUNDS & LIABILITIES SHARE CAPITAL FUNDS AND RESERVES

Notes Attached

As at 31/03/2015

As at 31/03/2014

252,774,769

253,820,452

54,153,325 -

38,232,091 -

306,928,094

292,052,543

31,372,635 250,670

33,447,482 286,480

625

SHARE APPLICATION PENDING ALLOCATION NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES LONG TERM BORROWINGS DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY CURRENT LIABILITIES SHORT TERM BORROWINGS TRADE PAYABLES OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES SHORT TERM PROVISIONS

TOTAL ASSETS NON CURRENT ASSETS FIXED ASSETS TANGIBLE ASSETS INTANGIBLE ASSETS NON CURRENT INVESTMENT

CURRENT ASSETS 5 SHORT TERM INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVABLE CASH AND BANK BALANCE SHORT TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES

226,252,872 1,352,409 5,716,893 41,981,990

TOTAL As per our attached Report of even date For N. P. PATWA & COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FRN: 107845W Sd/J. C. SHAH (PARTNER) (Membership No.:42384) PLACE:MUMBAI DATE: 14th July, 2015

275,304,164

195,163,440 8,386,660 8,328,878 46,438,978

306,928,094

258,317,956 292,052,543

For & On Behalf of Board THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION CIN: U74999MH1947GAP005734

Sd/-

RITURAJ GUPTA

HAREN SANGHAVI

JAGAT KILLAWALA

PRESIDENT

HON. SECRETARY

HON. TREASURER

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THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ( LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ) STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015 (Currency : Indian Rupees) Notes Attached

PARTICULARS

INCOME REVENUE FROM OBJECTS AIPMA PUBLICATION INCOME MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION INCOME FROM EXHIBITION & SEMINAR

OTHER INCOME

For the Period Ended 31/03/2015

For the Period Ended 31/03/2014

5,139,199 2,205,860 2,633,525

2,106,178 2,168,350 147,678,157

18,678,920

19,524,245

28,657,504

171,476,930

12,423,572 1,410,034 28,302 1,495,985 13,603,475

9,497,102 118,080 2,241,897 14,686,213

28,961,368

26,543,292

(303,864) -

144,933,638 18,000,000 (824,092)

(303,864)

126,109,546

TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES EXPENSES ON OBJECTS EMPLOYEE COST FINANCE COST DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION OTHER EXPENSES

TOTAL EXPENSES Surplus / (Deficit) for the year before Tax Less : Provision for Tax Add : Short / (Excess) Provision for Prior year Written Back Balance carried to Balance Sheet

As per our attached Report of even date For N. P. PATWA & COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FRN: 107845W Sd/J. C. SHAH (PARTNER) (Membership No.:42384) PLACE:MUMBAI DATE: 14th July, 2015

For & On Behalf of Board THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION CIN: U74999MH1947GAP005734

Sd/-

RITURAJ GUPTA

HAREN SANGHAVI

JAGAT KILLAWALA

PRESIDENT

HON. SECRETARY

HON. TREASURER

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THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ( LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ) NOTES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET PARTICULARS NOTE - 1 CORPUS FUND a) Capital Fund Opening Balance Add: Entrance Fees Entrance Fees (Earlier Year) Life Membership Fees (Earlier Year)

As at 31/03/2015

As at 31/3/2014

22,163,491 93,500 3,500 -

21,997 491 142,500 23,500 22,260,491

b) EARMARKED FUNDS i) Building, Library & Equipment Fund Add : Transferred from I&E Account

21,644,898 90,000,000

c) Income and Expenditure Account Opening Balance Add : Surplus / (Deficit) as per I & E Account Less Depreciation Less Transferred to Earmarked funds

111,644,898

210,012,063 (303,864) (838,819) (90,000,000)

NOTE - 2 CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS Sundry Creditors For Capital Assets For Expenses Other Liabilities Security Deposits Advance Income Received Other Credit Balances

21,644,898 -

21,644,898

83,902,517 126,109,546 118,869,380

210,012,063

252,774,769

253,820,452

2,836,468

10,697,708

2,836,468

10,697,708

37,241,605 13,890,335 184,917 51,316,857

1,686,747 20,221,869 5,625,767 27,534,383

54,153,325

38,232,091

625

NOTE - 4 INVESTMENTS (Non-Trade Investments, Unquoted) Shares in SVC bank (25 Shares @ Rs. 25 each)

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22,163,491

69th Annual Report 2014-2015

PREVIOUS YEAR

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

3,176,413

245,107

50,938,790

47,830,159

245,107

50,580,690 358,100

55,320

37,190

96,215

56,382

ADDITIONS

55,320

5,081,322

2,434,123

6,076,362

10,921,615

10,950,340

10,785,755

4,500,000

AS AT 31.03.15 Rs.

3,492,591

1,879,764

3,807,046

571,034

563,149

5,703,296

1,116,328

UP TO 01.04.14 Rs.

358,100

71,620

67,782 50,938,790 14,962,931

20,960 51,162,937 17,204,828

20,960 50,804,837 17,133,208

20,960

DEDUCTIONS

GROSS BLOCK (AT COST)

5,044,132

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

MOTOR SCOOTER

6,019,980

2,358,868

FURNITURE & FIXTURES

10,950,340

10,921,615

OFFICE PREMISES (CHENNAI)

OFFICE PREMISES (KOLKATA)

COMPUTERS

10,785,755

4,500,000

AS AT 01.04.2014 Rs.

BUILDING

LEASEHOLD LAND

TANGIBLE ASSETS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

NOTE - 3 FIXED ASSETS

838,819

531,409

44,648

262,762

FROM RESERVES Rs.

2,241,897

1,495,985

35,810

1,460,175

2,877

473,480

256,786

201,057

160,125

160,707

154,388

50,755

FOR THE YEAR Rs.

DEPRECIATION

Depreciation as per the Companies Act 2013

17,204,828

19,539,632

107,430

19,432,202

2,877

4,497,480

2,181,198

4,270,865

731,159

723,856

5,857,684

1,167,083

UP TO 31.03.15 Rs.

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ( LIMITED BY GUARANTEE )

33,733,962

31,623,305

250,670

31,372,635

52,443

583,842

252,925

1,805,497

10,190,456

10,226,484

4,928,071

3,332,917

AS AT 31.03.15 Rs.

32,867,228

33,733,962

286,480

33,447,482

1,551,541

479,104

2,212,934

10,350,581

10,387,191

5,082,459

3,383,672

AS AT 31.03.14 Rs.

NET BLOCK

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION NOTES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET PARTICULARS

As at 31/03/2015

As at 31/3/2014

NOTE - 5 CURRENT ASSETS LOANS AND ADVANCES. CURRENT ASSETS a) Short Term Investment Fixed Deposits with Banks b) Income Receivable i) Outstanding for a period exceeding six months : ii) Others

226,252,872

464,038 888,371

195,163,440

364,966 8,021,694 1,352,409

c) Cash and Bank Balances Cash in hand Stamps in hand Balances with Banks in i) Current Accounts ii) Savings Bank Accounts

14,598 14,885

359,740 31,674

29,483

391,414

3,127,134 2,560,276

7,093,128 844,336

5,687,410 d) Other Current Assets Interest Accrued But Not Due Advances recoverable in cash or Kind Security Deposit TDS & Advance Tax (Net of Provisions) Service Tax Balance

8,386,660

5,716,893

3,024,332 16,972,889 259,635 17,387,633 4,337,501

8,328,878

11,766,146 15,786,601 670,385 13,594,773 4,621,073 41,981,990

46,438,978

275,304,164

258,317,956

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7,937,464

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ( LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ) NOTES TO INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT PARTICULARS

As at 31/03/2015

As at 31/3/2014

NOTE - 6 AIPMA PUBLICATION INCOME Plastic News Advertisement Directory, CD & Floppy Members Directory Others

2,651,836 123,555 1,435,799 928,009

1,208,965 33,650 -

863,563

5,139,199

2,106,178

NOTE - 7 INCOME FROM EXHIBITION AND SEMINAR SURPLUS FROM PLASTIVISION 2013 EXHIBITION (AS PER SCHEDULE 'A')

147,678,157

Plastivision Arabia 2014 Exhibition Surplus

2,633,525

147,678,157

17,242,457 146,993 143,895 881,520

17,955,884 205,326 81,265

NOTE - 8 OTHER INCOME Interest Income Service Charges Miscellaneous Income Entertainment Tax Refund Interest on Income Tax Refund Exchange Rate Difference Placement Cell Sundry Credit balance w/back

134,944 129,111

416,460 37,810 2,500 825,000

18,678,920

19,524,245

NOTE - 9 EXPENDITURE ON OBJECTS Publication Expenses Plastic News Advertisement Others

917,057 2,083,486

3,000,543

1,992,763 1,495,977

3,488,740

Participation - Exhibitions Expenses Less : Participation - Exhibitions Receipts

1,056,795 29,039

1,027,756

76,438 (84,403)

(7,965)

Participation - Delegation Expenses Less : Participation - Delegation Receipts

3,039,936 2,586,790

453,146

55,650,650 54,052,671

1,597,979

70th Jubilee Expenses Receipts

5,593,849 4,045,049

1,548,800

Kayakalp Seminar Expenses Other Seminars Expenses Less : Seminars Receipts

1,193,977 142,013 11,000

1,324,990

945,465 701,238 205,000

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1,441,703

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION ( LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ) NOTES TO INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT PARTICULARS

As at 31/03/2015

Advertisement Expenses AIPMA Meeting & Conference Expenses Anti Dumping Issue (Exp) CIPAD Meeting Expenses DCPC / UNIDO Meeting Expenses Environment Issue Exp Legal Fees Sponsorship Subscription to Other Associations Travelling Expenses Leap Participation Programme Land (Dahej) Cluster Expenses

As at 31/3/2014

1,089,750 863,094 61,000 201,812 10,471 497,456 159,131 510,000 368,086 1,307,537 -

41,528 1,104,195 23,538 127,761 206,859 450,000 35,393 125,884 316,847 518,042 14,000 12,598

12,423,572

9,497,102

90,000

170,000

NOTE - 10 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Auditors Remuneration Repairs and Maintenance - Building - Equipments - Others Security Charges House Keeping Charges Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Property Tax (Including Arrears) Office Rent Water Charges Postage Telegram & Telephone Miscelleaneous expenses Electricity Charges Printing and Stationery Insurance Loss on Sale of Fixed Asset Internet Charges Office Expenses Newspaper Books & Periodicals Service Charges Paid Legal & Professional Charges Interest on TDS & Short Deduction Service Tax Expenses

233,870 162,255 291,287

687,412 364,935 151,647 68,328 906,662 105,261 756,548 268,986 612,695 566,829 35,251 1,960 70,927 818,178 9,152 6,441,449 989,066 114,761 543,428 13,603,475

69th Annual Report 2014-2015 39

145,317 307,201

452,518 369,406 250,250 2,628,603 26,000 88,613 671,682 483,236 599,320 31,977 7,542 892,670 5,321 6,686,421 808,034 9,070 505,550 14,686,213

THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION PLASTIVISION ARABIA EXHIBITION 2014 Schedule 'A' INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2015 FOR THE PERIOD 31ST MARCH 2015 AMOUNT (in `)

PARTICULARS

INCOME Stall Rent collectedÂ

11,989,061

Royalty Received

5,973,108

Other Income

124,466

TOTAL

18,086,635

EXPENDITURE Stall Rent paid to Expo Centre

11,344,414

Travelling Expenses

1,658,062

Service Charges Paid

985,419

Commision Paid

264,790

Advertising Expenses

516,505

Exhibition and Seminar

86,378

Launch Function of PVA - 2014

166,640

Meeting Expenses

13,422

Promotion Expenses

90,966

Legal & Profession Fees

1,750

Misc. Expenses

169,325

Telephone Expenses

24,014

Exchange Rate Difference

131,425

TOTAL

15,453,110

Surplus/(Deficit) for the year

2,633,525

Balance of Surplus Carried to Balance Sheet

2,633,525

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NOTE '11' OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2015 AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON THAT DATE: 1) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: a) GENERAL: The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, on the basis of a going concern and as per applicable Accounting Standards. The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes income and expenses on accrual basis except those with significant uncertainties. b) FIXED ASSETS: Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation/ amortization. c) DEPRECIATION / AMORTISATION: I. Cost of Leasehold land is amortized from the date of possession over the remaining period of the lease. II. In respect of other items of fixed assets, depreciation is provided on written down value method in the manner specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. III. Intangible assets are depreciated over a period of benefit on straight line bases. d) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS: i) Transactions in Foreign Currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction. ii) Current assets and current liabilities in foreign currency at the end of the year are stated at the rate of exchange in force as on that date and the resultant gain/(loss) is recognised in the Income and Expenditure Account. e) INVESTMENTS: Investments are stated at cost. However provision, if any, is made for permanent diminution in the value of the investments. f) REVENUE RECOGNITION: Membership subscriptions, which remain unpaid as at the close of the year, are not accounted for except the amount actually received out of such unpaid subscription close to the adoption of the financial statements by the committee of management. Life Membership Fees and Entrance Fees are credited to Capital Fund being part of the Corpus Fund. g) PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS: A provision is made based on a reliable estimate when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle an obligation. Contingent Liabilities, if material, are disclosed by way of notes to accounts. Contingent assets are not recognized or disclosed in the financial statements. 2. NOTES TO ACCOUNTS a) The Association is a charitable organisation established and operating for advancement of objects of national importance and general public utility. The provisions of tax payable as applicable under The Income Tax Act, 1961 is made on the bases of applicable provisions of Income Tax Act,1961. 69th Annual Report 2014-2015 41

b) The movement of publications / CD's is controlled under the overall supervision of the Secretary General. However, there is no system of maintaining inventory for the said materials. c) Depreciation is provided as per Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 which interalia requires provision of depreciation on the basis of useful life of Fixed Assets . The Assets which have completed the useful life is depreciated in full and the depreciation charged in respect of these assets is Rs 838 819/- is debited to accumulated balance in Income and Expenditure account d) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for Rs. NIL ( Previous period NIL) e) The information required by the Schedule VI of Company's Act, 2013 is given to the extent applicable. f) PAYMENT TO AUDITORS : S.NO.

PARTICULARS

For the Period Ended 31/03/2015

Audit Fees

70,000

Exhibitions

20,000

100000

Out of pocket expenses (Including Service tax)

90,000

170,000

TOTAL

For the Period Ended 31/03/2014

g) EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY: Sale of Directories, Seminar contribution, Exhibition revenue and Plastic News advertisement income Rs. 3,14,92,483/- (Previous period Rs. 6,66,90,590/-) h) EXPENDITURE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY: Exhibition Expenses Rs. 69,13,096/- (Previous period Rs. 3,66,90,826/-) I Previous year's figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary to conform to current period's presentation. N. P. PATWA & COMPANY Chartered Accountants Firm Registration No 107845W

Sd/J. C. SHAH (PARTNER) (Membership No.:42384)

For THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION CIN: U74999MH1947GAP005734

Sd/RITURAJ GUPTA

Sd/HAREN SANGHAVI

Sd/JAGAT KILLAWALA

PRESIDENT

HON. SECRETARY

HON. TREASURER

PLACE:MUMBAI DATE: 14th July, 2015

69th Annual Report 2014-2015 42

PRE-BUDGET MEMORANDUM Submitted to Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon'ble Union Minister for Finance, North Block, Government of India New Delhi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 110001, Date: 5th December, 2014 restrains acceptance of loans for business from family members and relatives of Directors, extension of loan to Directors by company and inter company loans. These provision severely restricts company's borrowing capacity for business purpose from immediate family and relatives which is the easiest source of funding at a short notice and is likely to affect many SME's registered under companies act to conduct their normal business activities. These provisions ought to be reconsidered with vision of facilitating ease of finance to SME's which remains one of the main factor responsible for sickness and stagnation in the sector.

We, The All India Plastic Manufacturers association representing plastic processing sector largely comprising of Small and Medium Enterprises would like to resubmit proposals to revitalize the limping plastic processing sector as a result of unprecedented rise in raw material costs, cheap imports of finished products under FTA's, ever increasing tax burden, procedural complexity to remain in compliance and unviable fresh investments in plant and equipment stagnating growth of the industry. Sir, Plastics today are inevitable parts of almost all segments of manufacturing economy and substantial portion of consumer economy thus affecting consumer price index and contribution to inflationary pressure. It is in this context that we present our view point that will have direct bearing on inflation, balance of payment, employment generation, strengthening of local manufacturing and an opportunity to evolve as export to the global consuming markets. I

ATTRACTING INVESTMENT IN THE SEGMENT: Plastics have been accepted as most efficient materials for vastly diverse usages and have become strengthening pillars of developed economies of the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, China and many developing nations with strong linkage of plastic material consumed in relation to size of the economy.

Rationalization of Taxes and Duties: 1. Implementation of GST and streamlining of other taxes and procedures to facilitate uniform tax incidence across India. Sir, the trade has been eagerly waiting for removal of anomalies arising out of variance in tax structure from state to state. It is also to be noted that the procedural complexities acts as detrimental factor for SME's to focus their undivided attention on business enhancement based on innovations, operational efficiency and creative pursuits.

In line with the global trend and projected India's economic growth, per capita consumption is slated to increase to 20 kg by year 2020. This calls for substantial investment in processing capacity and training of human resources unless the consumption is to be catered through imports. AIPMA has been advocating various measures for augmenting investment in the sector and has submitted a detailed proposal to include investments to qualify under CLCSS scheme of MSME. We also strongly advocate setting up of Technological Upgradation Fund for the sector with initial Corpus of 5000 crores. This will go a long way to fulfill mission of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make in Indiaâ&#x20AC;? and will not only ensure meeting the consumption need of the country for plastic products but will generate substantial employment opportunity across the value chain and possibility to become global sourcing destination.

2. Ever increasing imports of finished products at concessional duties under FTA's is rendering local processing unviable and in turn burdening import bill, loss of employment opportunity and wasted opportunity to strengthen local manufacturing. It is our submission that the import duty on all finished products be raised to 15% minimum and all present and future FTA's be reviewed for their long term effect on India's manufacturing. III

The plastic processing has been at the receiving end as imports of commonly used goods takes away precious foreign exchange which does not contribute in positive way to the economy at the same time continues to weaken the processing sector towards a point of no return.

INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES:

AND

HUMAN

AIPMA has initiated creation of Plastic parks in various parts of the country and has been instrumental in mobilizing human resources for the sector through various training and placement activities. We request support for fast implementation of this plastic processing cluster parks and creation of common facilities so as to enable industry to rise to opportunity to cater to Global market.

3. We also suggest abolition of all anti dumping duties on import of input PVC resin and Plastic Injection Moulding Machines which have been affecting ease of availability and economics of the processing sector not to mention contribution to inflationary pressure and loss of opportunity for the processing sector to grow.

The need for trained human resources in the segment is falling short of the demand and in consideration with potential of employment generation across the value chain calls for large scale vocational

4. Newly implemented company law 2013, severely

69th Annual Report 2014-2015 43

 Antidumping duties on PVC and POLY STYRENE

training. Such initiatives by trade bodies and institutions ought to be supported with incentives for long range benefits to the economy.

should be abolished and not levied in future on raw materials for which no adequate supplier base is existing in India.

SEZ: " Focus Market Scheme to be extended to units operating in SEZ.”

 Free Import of Industrial Plastic Scrap for use in Non

Food Application should be allowed.

" The objective of FMS is to offset some of the costs incurred by exporters. The SEZ units incur freight and other costs which are similar to costs faced by other exporters. In order for SeZ units to compete, it is requested that the scheme be extended to units in SEZ.”

 Schemes like DEPB should be reintroduced with value

cap being products.

removed on export of all of polymer

 Customs Duty on Engineering Plastics to be reduced

from 7.5% to 5%.

Sir, we trust that the above points on priorty in addition to our following detailed proposals prepared in consideration of long term vision for the industry and the Nation will be considered favorably while formulating the budget and policy.

 Reduction of Custom duty on Titanium dioxide from

10% to 5% for imports from countries with whom we do not enjoy preferential / nil rate of duty for this product under respective FTAs.  Change in classification from 2823 to 28230010 or

32061110 for Customs Valuation purposes while importing Titanium Dioxide into India.

ANNEXURE – I SYNOPSIS OF MAJOR PROPOSALS RAISED BY AIPMA I.

 Custom Duty should be reduced on Naphtha from 5%

to Zero for production of Polymers.  Import duties on plastic processing machineries

Excise Duty (CBEC, Ministry Of Finance)

should be reduced to 5%. This will help in up gradation of production facilities of our industry.

 Plastic products finding use in the agricultural

applications like mulch film, drip irrigation system, health protectors such as disposable syringes and products used by students specifically like water bottles, lunch boxes, compass box, erasers, crayons, school bags, toys & sporting goods etc. should be exempt from levy of Excise Duty.

 Import Duties to be raised to 15% on finished Plastic

products, which is very much essential for protecting the Indian SMEs. III

Service Tax (CBEC, Ministry Of Finance)

 Extending benefits of availing 100% Cenvat credit on

 Monetary Ceiling from Rs.50 lakhs to Rs.1 crore

duty paid on capital goods in the year of installation to all the units.

should be increased for Prosecution provisions under Service Tax Rules to avoid undue harassment by service tax officials.

 Basic duty of 5 per cent on crude petroleum is needed

to be Rolled back to the zero level.

 Service Tax on Export Freight paid to airlines, courier

agencies or commission expenses done for exports should be removed.

 Reduction in rate of Excise Duty from 12% to 10%.  Increase in Turnover Limit from 1.5 Crore to 5 Crores

 Commission to Local Agent should be treated as input

for Registration under Central Excise.

service eligible for input tax credit.

 Increase in turnover limit for registration in excise from

90 lakhs to 4 Crores. IV

 Increase in limit for applicability of SSI Exemption

scheme from 4 Crores to 10 Crores for Small Enterprises.

 The antidumping duty on the injection moulding

machines should be phased out by conducting MidTerm reviews, in view of facilitating new investment in the segment.

 Procedural Delay in Clearing & Verifying Rebate

Claims should be curtailed AND Departmental harassment in allowance of Cenvat Credit, imposition of heavy penalty etc. for small errors should be fully abolished.

 The antidumping duty on the injection moulding

machines should not be levied as Indian SME's should have access to economically priced technology.

 Refund of accumulated Cenvat Credit should be

permissible at all times.

 Exemption of anti-dumping duty on plastic machinery

imported under EPCG Scheme of the Foreign Trade Policy Tariff lines 8477.1000; 8446.21; 8446.21.90; 8446.29 8446.29.00.

 Responsibility of Excise duty payment and compliance

should be on Brand owners instead of SME's doing job work for Brand Owners. II

Anti Dumping Duties (DGAD, Ministry of Commerce)

 Existing antidumping duty on important raw materials

Customs Duty (CBEC, Ministry Of Finance)

like Polystyrene and PVC etc. should be abolished immediately and constraints shall be used while imposing antidumping duties in future on such raw

 Sourcing of Raw Materials to be made affordable and

easy for Plastic Industry;

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Technology for Plastic Production.

materials.

 Separate grant should be given for development and

 Levy of Anti Dumping Duty on Poly Vinyl Chloride

registration of new Patents.

should be removed as 60% of PVC consumed is imported in the country in wake of inadequate local manufacturing capacity. V

Trade Facilitation (Ministry of Commerce)  MDA

(Marketing Development Assistance) should be enhanced for participation in international exhibitions.

Income Tax (CBDT, Ministry Of Finance)  Incentives for attracting capital in the processing sector

that includes expanding MSME scheme to cover all plastic processing machines for capital subsidy.

 Disbursement of MDA should be allowed

through trade bodies like AIPMA for greater reach to SME's for enhancement of exports.

 100% depreciation on dies and moulds used in for

plastic industry should be allowed.

 Grant is given by Commerce Ministry for a list of

 Weighted Deduction of 200% should be provided for

focused countries only. European countries should also be covered in those focused country list.

conducting Industrial Research and implementing Development Projects across industries of all sectors. If not possible for across the industries, it should be extended at least to the MSME units.

 Grant should also be given for all expenses related to

participation in such exhibitions or taking trade delegation to foreign countries.

 Listing expenses in SME Exchanges should be eligible

for 200% Deduction.

 Additional Depreciation rate should be increased to

Foreign Trade Policy (Ministry of Commerce)  Allowing Technology Transfer and local Partnership

40% for New Plant & Machineries purchased by Plastic Industries.

across the industries under FDI policies.  Duty Drawback norms should be fixed for all products

under Chapter 39 which have potentials of higher foreign exchange earnings.

VAT / CST (State Level Finance Ministers for VAT & Ministry of Finance for CST)

 Single Window system for all import / export

 Plastic packaging material should be subject to VAT @

transactions should be established.

4% across the states.

 Incentive under capital goods scheme should be

 CST Rate should be gradually reduced to zero.

expanded to include across the board investment in plastic processing industry.

 VAT @ 4% should be uniformly levied on plastic

consumer products to make the supplies affordable for the common consumers across the country.

 Focus should be shifted to provide more incentives for

export of plastic finished products instead of export of raw materials and intermediary products like polymers etc..

 VAT @ 4% should be charged on finished goods

produced out of scrap. (Current Rate is 12.5%)  Plastic products finding use in the agricultural

 Neutralization of additional taxes imposed on

manufacturing and trading should be done for export of goods by offering incentives within the same budget itself.  Refund of taxes paid like VAT, Service Tax, Octroi,

Cess, LBT, Profession Tax, Panchayat Body taxes, electricity duty and Excise etc. should be exempted on procurement of raw materials and intermediary products itself for production or trading of goods meant for exports.

 Simpler Audit Report format be prescribed for SSIs.

VII Non Tariff Barriers & Assistance for Complying EU REACH Standards (Ministry of Commerce)

 Exports should be declared essential service and

strikes at ports and by transporters etc. should not be allowed to disrupt timely shipments.

 Request to provide special Assistance to plastics

industries for adoption to EU REACH Standards.

 Focus Market Scheme should be modified to prioritize

 Role of Plastics Export Promotion Council should be

incentives for exporting to western countries like EU & USA etc. where both price realization and volumes of exports can be achieved.

expanded in helping the Industries becoming REACH compliant.

 Focus Product Scheme shall be modified to cover more

VIII Assistance for Adoption to Latest Technology (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Ministry of Finance)

and more value products and special incentives should be given to value added products where value addition in production of finished products is 100% in comparison to the cost of the raw materials and other

 Establishment of a separate fund for Development of

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should also maintain Guidance cells for the SMEs.

inputs. XI

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) (Ministry of Commerce)

 Lending and compliance norms for SMEs should be

 Denial of concessions to be made to units set up in

 Requirement of submitting CA certificate for sending

uniform and preferential in comparison to the large units. funds below US$ 1000 per transaction and not totalling to over US$ 100000 per company per year should be done away with.

countries after proclamation of FTA.  Across the board increase in import duties to 15% should

be made on imported plastic products that are undermining our manufacturing base.

 Adjustment of refund due for previous years in case of

Income Tax, TDS, VAT, CST, Central Excise, Service Tax, Customs Duty and all other taxes should be allowed to be adjusted against current year liabilities for industries having at least 5 years of clean track record which will in turn unlock huge working capital blocked under government red tape.

 Revocation of permission to set up warehouses in India for

stock and sales that take advantage of low duties.  Curtailing free flow of cheap imports under concessional

duties and review of FTA's to be made on top priority that has been eroding our manufacturing base and burdening our economy with current account deficit.

 MGNREGA scheme of Government can be extended to

 Inverted duty structure under various FTAs should be

cover industrial sector employing casual laborers during the months of April and May specifically which can generate substantial employment opportunities for the unemployed population and boost industrial productions and government revenue.

removed.  AIPMA should be updated on negotiations for FTAs with

various countries and emphasis should be given on sectoral discussion with the industry associations more aggressively.

 Regulated shadow banking to be allowed to ease credit to

MSME segment.

 Processed plastics have a big potential for exports. All

FTA's currently don't include preferential duty or zero duty treatment for exports of plastics, the Ministry of Commerce should actively press for the same.

 Delayed payment under MSME Development Act in 2006

List or No Concession List of all the FTAs for imports into India.

to be strictly enforced by making it mandatory for large organization to report outstanding beyond 45 days to MSME unit in Audit reports. CENVAT & VAT Credit on such outstanding should not be allowed till payment is made.

 Most of the finished goods are coming from China.

 Limit for MSME is to be revised. The current investment

Therefore, we should not have Free Trade Agreement with China.

limits are very old & historic and not kept pace with the inflation. Under the circumstances, there is a dire need for upward revision.

 Finished plastic products should be put under Negative

XII

GST (CBEC, Ministry Of Finance) SPECIAL STATUS TO BE GIVEN TO WASTE RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY & SERVICE PROVIDERS:

 Implementation of GST should be done on top priority

across the country.  Plastic products should be taxed at lowest rate of GST, as

 To develop a sustainable society we should enforce 3R's –

they are items of mass consumption affecting every household.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Plastics can easily be recycled and conducive environment should be created for entrepreneurs to invest.

 Export of finished products should be exempted from any

levy of GST. There should be an effective scheme of refund of CGST / SGST paid on inputs for production of such goods.

 Waste Recycling Equipments should be given 100% exemption

from levy of CENVAT, VAT, and Other Taxes  Free import of all types of waste recycling machines should be

 Although separate department may exist for GST

allowed.

Administration for CGST and SGST, single window system should be followed for return filling and assessment.

 All services provided for Solid Waste Management Systems and

 Cross Utilization of Central GST with State GST should be

 Profits accruing from recycling of plastic Waste should be

Waste Recycling should be exempt from Service Tax. subjected to lower rates of Income Tax.

allowed. XIII Financial Incentives (Ministry Of Finance) & Others (Various Nodal Ministries)

Focus Market Scheme to be extended to units operating in SEZ

 Waste recycling projects should be provided Industrial

 The objective of FMS is to offset some of the costs incurred by

exporters. The SEZ units incur freight and other costs which are similar to costs faced by other exporters. In order for SeZ units to compete, it is requested that the scheme be extended to units in SEZ.”

and Sales Tax subsidy.  Procedural formalities for export consignments below US

$ 1000 per shipment should be withdrawn.  Subsidy in Bank Interest and adequate Working Capital to

all Plastic Processors should be provided.  Apart from providing easy access to Bank Finance, Banks

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ANNEXURE - II DETAILED COVERAGE OF ISSUES & JUSTIFICATIONS I. EXCISE DUTY Shri P. K. Mohanty, JT. SECRETARY (TRU-I), CBEC Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi Email: budget-cbec@nic.in

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Plastic products finding use in the agricultural applications like mulch film, drip irrigation system, health protectors such as disposable syringes and products used by students specifically like water bottles , lunch boxes , compass box , erasers , crayons , school bags, toys and sporting goods etc. should be exempt from levy of Excise Duty.

 Agriculture, Health and Education are three critical sectors

Extending benefits of availing 100% Cenvat credit on duty paid on capital goods in the year of installation to all the units.

of Indian Economy which need to be subsidized and made affordable for inclusive growth.

 Plastic is extensively used in these sectors being items of necessity and hence giving exemption from levy of excise on the plastic products in these segments shall achieve sustained development.  The Indian Plastic industry requires heavy modernization

in the coming years. It is estimated that additional Capital investment in Machines between 2014-15 will be around INR 55,000 Crores. And this will largely be brought in by the medium scale and large scale firms.

 So we strongly recommend that facility of utilization of 100% Cenvat credit on duty paid on Capital goods in the year of installation should be extended to whole industry.

Basic duty of 5 per cent on crude petroleum is needed to be Rolled back to the zero level.

 The duty was imposed on crude petroleum three years

Reduction in rate of Excise Duty from 12% to 10%.

 Indian Plastic Industry now faces double- edged sword as

back which caused lot of difficulties to the plastic industries in sourcing raw materials. The domestic sources being rare and monopolized, we request you to do the needful in this regard. on the one side it faces low cost imports from China Thailand and other far eastern countries and on the other side unprecedented increase in price of raw materials as a result of weak Rupee and Global supply costs is affecting product costing contributing to inflationary pressure on the economy. The reduction would help control inflationary pressure for the benefit of common man and will augment volume growth negating any adverse impact on revenue.

 Whereas import duties are slashed heavily due to WTO Commitments, NAMA Negotiations and Bilateral Trade Agreements, excise duty at higher rate than the import tariffs is causing hardship to the domestic industries by rendering them uncompetitive.

 Therefore to protect and make the Indian players competitive, reduction in rate of excise duty is humbly requested.

Increase in Turnover Limit from 1.5 Crore to 5 Crore for registration under Central Excise for SME's Increase in limit for applicability of SSI Exemption scheme from 4 Crore to 10 Crores.

 The Indian plastic Industry is highly fragmented and comprises of more than 50000 units across India. Barring 10-15% of units, which can be classified as medium scale operations, all other operate on a small scale basis. These small scale operators accounts for more than 70% of the industry turnover. This shows that the un-organized SME sector has a significant presence in the Indian Plastic

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Industry.  Furthermore with rising inflation, high polymer prices and

rising labor cost, the cost of production has gone up sharply. Due to the inflationary trend, the turnover limits of most of the units have increased disproportionately compared to physical production volumes and even at that scale running businesses are less viable.  Earlier, the limit was revised to Rs.1.5 crore for registration

purposes in the year 2004-05 itself. Hence, there is urgent need to increase the turnover limit for various exemptions and registration, so that the small units can be spared from the rigorousness of the Central Excise Laws.

Procedural Delay in Clearing and Verifying Rebate Claims should be curtailed AND Departmental harassment in allowance of Cenvat Credit, imposition of heavy penalty etc. for small errors should be fully abolished.

 The whole industry is facing liquidity crunch because of

procedural delays at the Central Excise Department and the officials are generally causing a lot of harassments.  We therefore request you to streamline the process of

claiming rebate and make it more an electronic exercise with minimal official intervention and bring in some strong punitive measures for departmental officials involved in corruption and harassment.

Refund of accumulated Cenvat Credit should be permissible at all times.

 Other Action Points helpful to the industries are suggested

Instead of the SMEs manufacturing branded products as job workers, the original brand owner should be made liable for compliances and payment of Central Excise.

 SMEs manufacturing branded products on job work basis need to go through all the hassles of Central Excise law compliances and duty payment. Instead, the original brand owner should be made liable for all compliances and payment of central excise.

 This shifting of point of taxation shall help SMEs to focus on manufacturing without being burdened by cumbersome compliance procedures.

 This will also boost central excise collection as it will be taxable in the hands of the brand owners at higher assessable value.

II. CUSTOMS DUTY Shri P.K. Mohanty, JT. SECRETARY (TRU-I), CBEC Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi Email: budget-cbec@nic.in

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Sourcing of Raw Materials to be made affordable and easy for Plastic Industry;

 Raw materials constitute the biggest component of cost

Antidumping duties should be abolished and not levied in future on raw materials for which no supplier base is existing in India.

of plastic goods. Sourcing is done mainly through scraps or imports. In this regards, the said actions shall be justified.

 This will ensure good health of manufacturing units, keep inflation under control and above all keep on providing meaningful employment mainly through MSME units.

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Free Import of Industrial Plastic Scrap for use in Non Food Application should be allowed.

 Recycling gives the competitive advantages to this

Schemes like DEPB should be reintroduced with value cap being removed on export of all polymer products.

 Multiple benefits are achieved on account of higher

industry and makes it environment friendly. On this account, industrial plastic scraps for use in non food application shall be allowed to be imported freely. exports like employment generation, investment in R&D etc… leading to product quality improvements in turn enhancing brand image of Indian goods.  Hence, schemes like DEPB should be reintroduced with

value cap being removed on export of all polymer products.

Reduction of Custom duty on Titanium Dioxide from 10% to 5% for imports from countries with whom we do not enjoy preferential / nil rate of duty for this product under respective FTAs. Change in classification from 2823 to 28230010 or 32061110 for Customs Valuation purposes while importing Titanium Dioxide into India.

 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is a basic raw material for Plastic

manufacturing.  As a white pigment, TiO2 is widely used for its efficiency in

scattering visible light, and imparting whiteness, brightness, and high opacity when incorporated into a plastic formulation.  Moreover, the ability of titanium dioxide to absorb UV

light energy can provide significant improvement in the weatherability and durability of polymer products. This property has established the use of TiO2 in applications such as PVC window profiles, agricultural films, where chalking stability and color retention are desired.  Whereas the total demand for Titanium Dioxide in India

is 150000 MT per annum, total domestic manufacturing capacity is 25000 MT per annum only. So, there is a huge demand-supply gap of five times.  While importing, Customs Department values Titanium

Dioxide under 4 digit HS Code 2823 which creates lots of problem for the importers. This product should be valued under 8 digit HS Code 28230010 or 32061110 only.  Basic customs duty on Titanium dioxide classified under

CTH 2823 00 10 or 32061110 should be reduced from 10% to 5%.

Custom Duty should be reduced on Naphtha from 5% to Zero for production of Polymers.

 Naphtha is the main feedstock, accounting for almost 60%

Free import of all types of plastic waste materials should be allowed for the purpose of re-granulation.

 The existing plastic polymer suppliers are adopting

of the world's ethylene production. The petrochemical industries in Asia and Europe predominantly use naphtha as feedstock. Hence, lowering import duty on Naphtha to zero level shall give competitive advantages to the Indian Plastics Industries.

monopolistic and anticompetitive practices like predatory pricing and erratic supply etc. in absence of competitive import market.  Plastic waste materials can be used as suitable substitute

against polymer and thus protect environment and as well maintain scarcity of source materials for the future generation.  Hence all types of plastic waste materials should be

allowed to be freely imported.

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Reduction of import duties on plastic processing machineries to 5%. That will help in up gradation of production facilities of our industries.

 The industry needs up gradation of production technology

Duty Drawback Rates should be increased to reasonable level.

 Duty Draw Back rates are invariably low and needs to be

Import Duties to be raised to 15% for finished Plastic products, which is very much essential for protecting the Indian SMEs.

 Polymers are raw materials and lowering import duty on

and processing facility. Hence reduction of import duties on plastic processing machineries is long awaited for making capacity addition in the industry. increased to a reasonable level for covering other taxes as well along with the basic customs duty. Care should be taken to assume the currently prevailing market prices of the raw materials. them in comparison to processed plastic goods shall give competitive advantages to the plastics industry.

 In most of the competing countries, the cost of capital is of very low range of 2-3%. Where as in India, the cost of capital is around 14%. This causes trade imbalances. To counter this, import of raw materials should be encouraged at cheaper price and import of finished products should be done at higher price.

 The imports of finished and semi finished products entering India at low rates of import duties under various duty regimes including FTA's is serious cause of concern for well being of the sector and for future growth of the segment. Failure to address the issue will have cascading effect resulting from ever increasing imports of products that do not contribute to but become drag on the economy in wake of declining manufacturing base. Most of the countries protect their industry by imposing have high import tariff on finished products.

 Import Duty raised to 15% on finished Plastic products, is very much essential for protecting the Indian SMEs. and would ensure much needed investment in the sector for future and will be a source of generating meaningful employment for India's youth.

III. SERVICE TAX SHRI VINOD KUMAR, JOINT SECRETARY (TRU-II), CBEC Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi Email: budget-cbec@nic.in

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Increasing the Monetary Ceiling from Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore for Prosecution provisions under Service Tax Rules.

 Since prosecution is to be the last option to be exercised

Service Tax on Export Freight paid to airlines, courier agencies and commission expenses done for exports should be removed.

 Service tax on Export freight paid to airlines and courier

where willful defaulters evading service tax, the limit of monetary ceiling should be increased from Rs.50 lakhs to Rs.1 crore. This will help SMEs to get rid of undue harassment done by Service Tax Officials. agencies are ultimately refunded to the exporters. So we request you to put services provided by the airlines and courier agencies under the Negative List of services which will reduce procedural formalities and corruption existing in the government department.  Service tax on commission expenses done for exports is

counterproductive to exports and should be done away with.

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Commission to Local Agent should be treated as input service eligible for input tax credit.

 Commission paid to Local agent should be treated as input service eligible for input tax credit. Currently department is treating it as output services and issuing notices on the same ground. We request you to bring in clarity in the matter by inclusion of a provision in the act, in benefit of the overall industry.

IV. ANTI DUMPING DUTIES Sr.No.

ISSUE

The antidumping duty on the injection moulding machines should be phased out by conducting Mid-Term reviews, in view of facilitating new investment in the segment.

JUSTIFICATION

The antidumping duty on the injection moulding machines should not be levied as Indian SME's should have access to economically priced technology.

Reasons for removal of A. Duty:  Injection Moulding Machines are vital for modernization

and capacity addition of the plastic industries. In order to achieve price competitiveness, plastic industries need to import the injection moulding machines which are of better quality and available in cheaper prices.  It is also pertinent to note that the applicant Company

which initiated the enquiry into Anti-dumping duty, is no more in the business of manufacturing Injection Molding machines.  The scenario when the studies were conducted and now

has changed a lot. For injection Molding Machines the study was undertaken during 2008. During 2008-09 the average rate of Indian Rupee against USD was close to Rs.44/- and today it is Rs.61.59 means 40% high compared to 2008.  So also the prices of machine in China has gone up by

almost about 8% to 12% on an average. Hence the price differential between domestic industry and imports from China is almost zero.  By removing antidumping duty on import of these

machines, multi way benefits can be achieved, viz.;  Narrowing of the Demand-Supply Gap.  Preparedness among the Indian machine manufacturers

to achieve competitiveness.  Reduction of undue protection given to the domestic

machine makers.  Qualitative improvement of the domestic machines.  Benefit can be passed on to the final consumers ultimately

by majority of the plastic processing industries.  Hence the existing anti dumping duty on the

injection moulding machines should be phased out.

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Exemption of anti-dumping duty on plastic machinery imported under EPCG Scheme of the Foreign Trade Policy Tariff lines 8477.1000; 8446.21; 8446.21.90; 8446.29 8446.29.00.

 EPCG Scheme is a GOI initiated scheme to enhance trade

competitiveness of the domestic industry in the international arena.  Levy of Antidumping duty on plastic machinery imported

under the EPCG Scheme counter this very concept of boosting trade competitiveness of the Indian Plastic Industry.  Hence, no antidumping duty should be levied and existing

antidumping duties should be abolished on machinery imported under EPCG Scheme.

Existing antidumping duty on important raw materials like PVC and Polystyrene etc. should be abolished immediately and constraints shall be used while imposing antidumping duties in future on such raw materials.

 Antidumping duties are levied on various products which

are basic and important raw materials for the plastic industries. Since, the producers of these products in India are limited and they want to monopolize the market, further levy of Antidumping duties on these raw materials like PVC and Polystyrene etc. are fuelling the cost of production of finished plastic goods. Indian consumer is therefore the ultimate looser.  Hence, the DGAD is requested to consider the fact that,

important raw materials should not be subject to levy of Antidumping duty. In case it is levied, it should not be continued for a full term of five years.  Antidumping duties which are already levied for more than

two years should be abolished immediately therefore.

Levy of Anti Dumping Duty on Poly Vinyl Chloride Resin should be rolled back immediately.

 Levy of Anti Dumping Duty on Poly Vinyl Chloride should

be removed as 60% of PVC consumed is imported in the country in wake of inadequate local manufacturing capacity.

Antidumping duty when levied or reviewed, should also address the competitiveness of the end products made from the products or by using such machineries subject to antidumping duty as in most cases antidumping duties are not levied on the end products. This bias makes the domestic processors totally uncompetitive against their competitors in other countries who do not have to pay any Anti-dumping Duties on their raw materials.

V. INCOME TAX Ms. Pragya Saxena, JT. SECRETARY, TAX POLICY & LEGISLATION, CBDT Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi Email: ustpl3@nic.in

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Incentives for attracting capital in the processing sector that includes expanding MSME scheme to cover all machines for plastic processing including ancillary equipments and CNC machine tools necessary to produce quality dies and moulds for capital subsidy.

 MSME constitute major segment of players in the plastic

100% depreciation on dies and moulds used in for plastic industry should be allowed.

 Dies and Moulds are extensively used in productions and

industry. They are unable to cope with the competition from big players and also unable to meet demand because of bottle necks arising due to policy issues and capital availability. Hence adequate incentives are necessary. require regular innovation and investment to meet market demand. Hence depreciation of 100% should be allowed in the year of purchase itself.

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Weighted Deduction of 200% should be provided for conducting Industrial Research and implementing Development Projects across industries of all sectors. If not possible for across the industries, it should be extended at least to the MSME units.

 Currently weighted deductions are normally given for

Scientific research and other specified categories.  Industrial Research and Development projects are also

equally important for bringing out quality products at optimum cost and developing newer application technologies.  Special Income Tax Incentives for these kind of activities

shall encourage and enable industries for conducting more such industrial research works and developmental activities achieve productions of global standard and remain competitive.

Listing expenses in SME Exchanges should be eligible for 200% deduction.

 Since majority of the plastics industries are SMEs and have

restrictive access to capital raising through stock exchanges, it will be helpful if Listing Expenses incurred for getting listed in BSE SME PLATFORM or NSE EMERGE PLATFORM becomes eligible for 200% deduction.  This is crucial for the sector as a number of plastics

industries can be converted into corporate form and get access to public money which can help them in getting modernized.

Additional Depreciation rate should be increased to 40% for New Plant & Machineries purchased by Plastic Industries.

 Since up-gradation in technology shall be environment

Cost of Implementation of IFRSs in preparation of financial statements should be eligible for 150% deduction.

 India will adopt IFRSs in preparation of Financial State-

friendly and help in capacity building of the Indian Plastics Industries, Additional Rate of Depreciation should be increased to 40% at least from the existing level of 20% for new plant and machineries purchased by plastics manufacturing industries. ments in phased manner. The cost of appointment of consultants, training of in house people and conversion of accounting records shall cause burden on the Industries. We therefore request you to allow deduction of at least 150% of the expenses incurred for adopting to IFRSs by the industries in the computation of taxable income.

VI. VAT / CST

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Plastic packaging material should be subject to VAT @ 4% across the states.

 Plastic packaging materials are not an end product. State-

CST Rate should be gradually reduced to zero.

 CST Rate has not been changed since last four years.

wise, rate of VAT on them varies from 10% to 13%. Hence, the uniform VAT rate of 4% should be made applicable for these products. Pending introduction of GST, CST Rate should be reduced to 1% and thereafter to 0% in phased manner and effective from the financial year 2013-14 itself.

VAT @ 4% should be uniformly levied on plastic consumer products to make the supplies affordable for the common consumers across the country.

 Since plastic consumer products are not uniformly

charged to VAT across the states, it is causing price variations in different states. To bring uniformity and make the supplies affordable for the common consumers, the uniform VAT rate of 4% should be charged on all plastic consumer products across the country.

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VAT @ 4% should be charged on finished goods produced out of scrap. (Current Rate is 12.5%)

 More than 50% of the plastic is going for reprocessing. In fact, use of scrap for production of plastic helps in avoiding environmental problems also.

 In case of finished products made out of scraps, VAT at higher rate is paid when original finished goods are sold. So VAT at par with raw material should be charged on finished goods produced out of scrap. Whereas input VAT is 4% on scraps, but VAT on finished goods produced out of scraps are also taxed at 12.5%. That is making the Indian industries uncompetitive. Chinese goods are cheaper as they use scraps of plastic and duty structure is not unbalanced like India.

Plastic products finding use in the agricultural applications like mulch film, drip irrigation system, health protectors such as disposable syringes and products used by students specifically like water bottles, lunch boxes, compass box, erasers, crayons, school bags, toys & sporting goods etc. should be exempt from levy of VAT.

 Agriculture, Health and Education are three critical

sectors of Indian Economy which need to be subsidized and focused.  Plastic is extensively used in these sectors and hence

giving exemption from levy of VAT on the plastic products in these segments shall achieve sustained development.  Currently

prescribed VAT audit format is too cumbersome & lengthy and requires 100% reporting of sale / purchase transactions. It is causing hardship to the smaller units and cost of audit is also increasing. Hence, a simpler format is requested for the SSIs where the Department can get all needed information for the purposes of determining the actual VAT / CST liabilities only.

Simpler Audit Report format be prescribed for SSIs.

VII. NON TARIFF BARRIERS & ASSISTANCE FOR COMPLYING EU REACH STANDARDS

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Request to provide special Assistance to plastics industries for adoption to EU REACH Standards.

 EU REACH is a major Non Tariff Barrier faced by the

Role of Plastics Export Promotion Council should be expanded in helping the Industries becoming REACH compliant.

 The local export promotion councils should have a help

industries today. Since, the industries are just out of the global recession occurred in the past two years, assistance is sought by the industries for capacity building from the Central Government. GOI is requested to sanction suitable grant for further research and meeting registration cost in this regard. desk for REACH compliance and GOI aided testing facilities for REACH should be provided to the industries at earliest.

VIII. ASSISTANCE FOR ADOPTION TO LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Establishment of a separate fund for Development of Technology for Plastic Production, on lines of Technology Upgradation Fund with initial Corpus of 5000 crores. This will go a long way to fulfill mission of “Make in India”

 Technology Up gradation is a necessity of the hour for making Indian plastics industry competitive in this volatile market. Since the cost of development of new technology is very high, assistance is sought for establishment of a separate Technology Up-gradation Fund for plastic industries.  The said fund should encourage up gradation of

manufacturing facilities, technology etc. related to Plastic Industry.

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Separate grant should be given for development and registration of new Patents.

 Patenting the new technology and production processes inter-nationally shall give competitive advantage to Indian Plastic Industries.

 Since cost of development and Registration of Patents are huge, assistance is sought for providing grant for development and registration of new patents as well. IX. TRADE FACILITATION

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

MDA (Marketing Development Assistance) should be enhanced for participation in international exhibitions disbursement of MDA should be allowed through trade bodies like AIPMA for greater reach to SME's to facilitate participation by small and medium enterprises for enhancement of exports

 Marketing Development Assistance acts as an incentive for

the industry for participating in international exhibitions. In turn, such participation leads to higher exports and thus higher growth in revenue, employment generation etc.  The existing level of assistance seems to be at lower level

considering the increased cost of participation in the current years. Hence, enhancement in the assistance level is sought.  SME's find it difficult to access the funds if not member of

export council or large disbursing bodies. Disbursement through trade bodies with wide reach to members will provide impetus to exports.

Grant is given by Commerce Ministry for a list of focused countries only. European countries should also be covered in those focused country list.

 At present, Grant is available for CIS, Saharan African and

Grant should also be given for all expenses related to participation in such exhibitions or taking trade delegation to foreign countries.

 Currently specified expenses are eligible for grant.

Latin American countries. However potential exports are done with EU countries. Hence extension of such grants are sought to cover exports to EU countries as well. However, lot of other expenses incurred in participating in such exhibitions or trade delegation meetings are to be borned by the exporters themselves. Being majority of the exporters are SMEs, request is made to extend the grants for covering the whole of the expenses related to participation in international exhibitions and taking trade delegation to foreign countries.

X. FOREIGN TRADE POLICY

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Allowing Technology Transfer and local Partnership across the industries under FDI policies.

 These measures shall increase competitiveness and

Duty Drawback norms should be fixed for all products under Chapter 39 which have potentials of higher foreign exchange earnings.

 Presently Duty Drawback Norms are not fixed for all the

capacity building of the plastic industries. products under Chapter 39. Hence it is requested that the norms be fixed for most of the products, specifically raw materials falling under Chapter 39.  Further, refund procedures should be simplified and made

faster so that the exporters can be benefited at large.

Single Window system for all import / export transactions should be established.

 In India, Documentation process is very cumbersome for

doing export / import. Simplification of procedures should be done and single window clearance system should be introduced.

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Incentive under capital goods scheme should be expanded to include across the board investment in plastic processing industry.

 The country is falling far behind desired level of investment

in manufacturing in Plastic sector. If this trend is not arrested, India may become net importer of plastic finished products where as the local industry remain stalled. Opportunity for creation of employment shall also be hampered.  Hence, expansion of this scheme is needed.

Focus should be shifted to provide more incentives for export of plastic finished products instead of export of raw materials and intermediary products like polymers etc.

 Finished products cause value addition and causes

Neutralization of additional taxes imposed on manufacturing and trading should be done for export of goods by offering incentives within the same budget itself.

 Global policy says; goods and services should be exported

Refund of taxes paid like VAT, Service Tax, Octroi, Cess, LBT, Profession Tax, Panchayat Body taxes, electricity duty and Excise etc. should be exempted on procurement of raw materials & intermediary products itself for production or trading of goods meant for exports.

 Refund of taxes paid on inputs procured for production or

Exports should be declared essential service and strikes at ports & by transporters etc. should not be allowed to disrupt timely shipments.

 The country earns foreign exchange by exports of goods

benefits to the labour force and industry as a whole. Shifting focus from giving incentives for export of raw materials and intermediary products to giving incentives to export of finished products shall boost industrial growth, high earnings in foreign exchange and overall development. and not the taxes. By neutralizing taxes within the same budget, India can boost export competitiveness of its industries. Prolonging this process for more than one year is causing hardship to the exporters and India is loosing cost advantages for its exports. Hence neutralising measures need to be introduced within the same budget itself. trading of goods meant for exports are normally delayed by years by the government authorities which causes blockage of working capital, an vital element to run the business and also it ruins the export competitiveness. Hence, laws should be amended for not levying such indirect taxes at the procurement of raw materials or intermediary products itself. which in turn are used for defence and other purchases. By striking at ports and by transporters, export shipments are delayed and the innocent exporters are penalised by their customers.  Hence it is advisable to cover service providers engaged in

logistics and port services to be covered under ESMA (Essential Services Maintenance Act. This will discourage strike at ports and by transporters. Indian exports shall be delivered in time bound manner.

Focus Market Scheme should be modified to prioritize incentives for exporting to developed countries like EU & USA etc. where both price realisation and volumes of exports can be achieved.

 India's market share in EU & USA is less than 3%.  These are organized economies & growth is easy here.  Focus Market Schemes should be modified to provide

more incentives for exporting to these developed countries where price realisation and volume of exports can be achieved.

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Focus Product Scheme shall be modified to cover more and more value products and special incentives should be given to value added products where value addition in production of finished products is 100% in comparison to the cost of the raw materials and other inputs.

 VALUE Addition is an important factor.  As value additions are happening in India it will generate

employment.  Also all inefficiency of infra-structure, higher cost of

finance compared to ASEAN countries etc. can be offset against such incentives. Hence;  More & More value added products should be included in

the Focus Product Scheme.  Where cost of finished product is more than 100% of cost

of raw materials, special incentives need to be given. XI. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (FTA)

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Denial of concessions to be made to units set up in countries after proclamation of FTA.

 FTAs are created to boost trade among partner countries. Whereas aim is to create win win situations, some scrupulous exporters and global players in the segment are taking undue advantages of FTAs by setting up shops when they had actually no existence in the manufacturing in that country before the said FTAs are implemented. This is self defeating for India as (i) the objective of FTA emphasizing competitive and efficiency of production in that field by the country is not fulfilled and (ii) it deprives India of foreign invest-ment in the segment and in turn keeping India from building up competitiveness in the field.

 These measures will help benefiting the units which are exporting to India prior to the implementation of FTA based on genuine competitiveness of that country.

Across the board increase in import duties should be made on imported products that are undermining our manufacturing base.

 The plastic processing sector is emerging as an essential

Revocation of permission to set up warehouses in India for stock and sales that take advantage of low duties as well as low inventory cost based on low interest rates in the country of origin of stocks.

segment of the economy and as such plastic being materials of choice and building block of almost everything, independence in Plastic manufacturing capabilities is strategic for well being of the economy.

Curtailing free flow of cheap imports under concessional duties and review of FTA's to be made on top priority that has been eroding our manufacturing base and burdening our economy with current account deficit.

 This is also important from view point of defence,

 As majority of plastic industries are SMEs, these action

shall help them a lot by having level playing field.

conservation of resources like water, food etc and self reliance in energy production.

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Inverted duty structure under various FTAs should be removed.

 In majority of the FTAs signed by GOI, inverted duty

structure is observed where import of raw materials are done at higher rate and import of finished products are done at lower rate. It may be because of the fact that majority of FTAs are signed with South East and other Asian countries where India has to oblige the demands made by the partner countries to retain its supremacy.  However, renegotiation can be done in case of existing

FTAs and care should be taken while making negotiation for new FTAs so that inverted duty structure is avoided and thus Indian Plastics Industry retains its level playing field when cheap imports at preferential duties or zero duties shall flood Indian market under the guise of various FTAs.

AIPMA should be updated on negotiations for FTAs with various countries and emphasis should be given on sectoral discussion with the industry associations more aggressively.

 In most of the FTA negotiations, the apex chambers like

FICCI / ASSOCHAM / CII are involved. However, these are generalistic industry associations and are not well represented by specific sectors.  However, in sectoral negotiations for various FTAs, it will

be helpful if specialized industry associations like AIPMA are involved during the process of discussion meetings for sectoral negotiation. This will help the industries in representing their grievances and aspirations in better manner.

Processed plastics have a big potential for exports. All FTA's currently don't include preferential duty or zero duty treatment for exports of plastics, the Ministry of Commerce should push the same.

 Since Indian Processed Plastics Industry is growing and there are lot of opportunities for export growth specifically to western countries, in the future FTA negotiations, it is requested to give processed plastics products to be covered in preferential or zero duty list of the partner countries.

 Ministry of Commerce is requested to hold consultations with our association in this regard in future.

Finished plastic products should be put under Negative List or No Concession List of all the FTAs for imports into India.

 Finished plastic products at preferential or Nil duty rate

imported under various FTAs are hampering growth of the plastic processors of India who are basically SMEs. Hence, renegotiation should be done for putting the finished plastic products under Negative List of No Concession List of all the FTAs for imports into India.

XII. GST

Sr.No. 1

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION  Petrochemical industry is the main supplier of energy. It is

Plastic products should be taxed at lowest rate of GST.

one of pillars of material industry and also promotes agricultural development. Products of petrochemical industry are the necessary materials for each industrial sector including transportation fuel, building materials, light, textile, electronic industry and many other high and new technology industries.  Hence, plastic products should be taxed at lowest rate of

GST.

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Export of finished products should be exempted from any levy of GST. There should be an effective scheme of refund of CGST / SGST paid on inputs for production of such goods.

 Export causes foreign exchange inflows and boost India's

International Trade. As taxes should not be exported is the basic principle, finished products meant for exports should not be subject to GST.  Also, an effective scheme of refund of CGST / SGST paid

on input for production of goods meant for exports shall bring trade competitiveness and indirectly help in working capital management.

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Exemption Limit of Rs. 10 lakhs for businesses from State GST should be increased to Rs. 25 lakhs.

 Exemption Limit of Rs. 10 lakhs for businesses from State

Although separate department may exist for GST Administration for CGST and SGST, single window system should be followed for return filling and assessment.

 Single window system for return filling and assessment

Cross Utilisation of Central GST with State GST should be allowed.

 The full benefits of the GST system can be achieved only if

GST should be implemented at the earliest.

 Quick implementation of GST will act as a Catalyst to the

GST is too low and at least the limit should be increased to Rs. 25 lakhs ( the exemption limit for Central GST is already kept at Rs. 1.5 crore). shall remove procedural hassles for the assessee and help the revenue department in efficient tax management. Hence, unified administration should be introduced. cross utilization Central GST with State GST is allowed. economy's growth helping India to reach growth rate of 8% again. It is long overdue and its implementation will benefit not only the industry but also the consumer. Though there is much disagreement among the states (like in the case of VAT), we feel that it should be implemented without much delay.

XIII. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES & OTHER ISSUES

Sr.No.

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Waste recycling projects should be provided Industrial and Sales Tax subsidy

 Treatment of consumer waste is one of the biggest concern

Industrial zones containing Plastic Units should be supplied with Uninterrupted power supply since plastic production is a continuous Process industry.

 Power is a crucial factor in controlling production

in a country like India having more than One Billion people. Post-Consumer Waste Recycling Projects across the country shall help in proper waste management and recreating finished consumer products out of the waste. This will protect scarce raw materials as well. Hence adequate incentives should be provided to these kind of projects. processes of plastic industry which are normally a continuous process industry. Interrupted power supply cause huge losses to the industry.  It is therefore requested to provide uninterrupted power

supply to the industrial zones containing plastic units. The State Electricity Regulatory Commissions should be made to be aware about this fact.

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Subsidy in Bank Interest and adequate Working Capital to all Plastic Processors should be provided.

 Plastic Processing is an important industry affecting the

whole Indian Economy directly or indirectly. Cost of Production of plastic products thus affect to the whole economy as well. Export cost also goes up because of high interest making exports from India less competitive in the global market.  Hence, higher subsidy in bank interest and availability of

working capital at affordable basis shall help the plastics industries remain competitive against cheap imports coming from China and South East Asia. Specifically export finance should be available in the range of 6%-8% in rupee terms. This will help the industries in this sector where majority of them are SMEs.

Apart from providing easy access to Bank Finance, Banks should also maintain Guidance cells for the SMEs.

 SME's easy access to Bank finance is critical for their

Lending & compliance norms for SMEs should be uniform and preferential than the big industries.

 Apart from lending, All lenders Banks to SMEs should

survival. have Guidance Cell who continuously should guide the SMEs to grow including advisory on management systems for the units assisted. This will be a step in right direction as main reason of sickness in SME sector has it's roots in lack of timely help on financial matters.  Banks also have to take conscious and positive

approach in lending to SMEs as Banks are the only source available to SME's and that most of them are loyal to their Bankers as far as repayment is concerned. For Example; when one large Unit becomes NPA, default amount can be Rs. 100 crores plus but in that amount many SMEs can thrive and generate more employment, contribute meaningfully to GDP and at the same time Banks can recover their dues in the stipulated time frame.

MGNREGA scheme of Government can be extended to cover industrial sector employing casual laborers during the months of April & May specifically which can generate substantial employment opportunities for the unemployed population and boost industrial productions and government revenue.

 MGNREGA is a novel scheme where Government wants

Regulated shadow banking to be allowed.

 Growth of MSME segment is hampered because of non-

to create guaranteed job opportunities for unemployed persons. By extending the coverage to Industries to employ such persons specifically during the vacation seasons of April and May shall cause ample employment opportunities. It will also help industries to run smoothly as maximum industrial laborers take vacations during the summer seasons. High industrial productions shall earn more revenues for the Government and overall sectoral developments. availability of timely credit to such units. Regulated shadow banking will allow fast and timely credit to tie over cash flow of MSME unit and thus allow them to grow at faster pace.

Strict enforcement of delayed payment under MSME Development Act 2006.

 MSME segment suffers from Cash flow issues as timely

payment is not forthcoming from larger units to whom goods are supplied. While the payment is delayed under one pretext or the other, larger unit takes advantages of CENVAT & VAT Credit on purchases, on which payment is yet to be made. It should be made mandatory for large units to report such outstanding in audit reports and thus bringing in accountability. Such measures will free tied up outstanding of MSME units helping them to improve their cash flows.

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 Invest limit for MSME :should increase upto 7.5cr

Limit for MSME is to be revised. The current investment limits are very old & historic and not kept pace with the inflation. Under the circumstances, there is a dire need for upward revision.

micro : up to 50 lakhs

ii) small; up to 7.5cr iii) medium: up to 12.5cr

SPECIAL STATUS UNDER SWACHH BHARAT YOJANA EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY & SERVICE PROVIDERS

TO BE GIVEN TO WASTE RECYCLING

Waste Recycling Equipments should be given 100% exemption from levy of CENVAT, VAT, and Other Taxes.

 Waste Recycling Equipments help in achieving a clean

Free import of all types of waste recycling machines should be allowed.

 They also help in protecting scarce raw materials as

All services provided for Solid Waste Management Systems and Waste Recycling should be exempt from Service Tax.

 These are mostly used for Municipal Solid Waste

Profits accruing from recycling of plastic Waste should be subjected to lower rates of Income Tax.

 Hence, it is important to give 100% exemption to

and green environment. finished products are produced by recycling waste. Management. equipments for Waste Recycling from levy of CENVAT, VAT, and Other Taxes.  The lowering of cost shall help more SMEs to procure such

equipments for waste recycling.  Extending exemption from Service Tax to and lower rates

of Income Tax rates to service providers engaged in solid waste management shall achieve the objective of pollution free environment.

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ALL INDIA PLASTICS ASSOCIATIONS MEETINGS Meeting to chalk out Growth Path for Plastic Industry and Road Map Ahead to remove setbacks for processing & converting industry, plastic machinery and the polymer industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; held on 19th August, 2014 at AIPMA House. The above Meeting was held in presence of Raw Material Manufacturers, Machinery Manufacturers and Converters and was extremely fruitful wherein discussion to draw road map and formulate strategies for Growth Path for Plastic Industry and remove setbacks which are holding back the growth of the industry were deliberated threadbare. Issues addressed by the captains of the Industry weaved around Global Scenario of Plastic Industry, analysis of strengthweakness-opportunities and threats (SWOT), Industry objectives in terms of Needs of Plastic Processing Industry, Fiscal requirements, NTBT, Finance, Human Resources, Adoption of Technology Environmental- Recycling and many areas which can give take off status to the Industry. The Meeting was called to order by AIPMA and Chaired by Chairman AIPMA Governing Council Mr. Arvind Mehta.

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Report of the Co-ordination Committee to address the Issues Related with Human Resources/Skilled Manpower Requirement of the Industry significantly towards offering solutions to Plastics Waste Management. CIPET has established a dedicated model Plastics Waste Management Centre (PWMC) at Guwahati. CIPET has also recently established a “Polymer Data Services” (PDS) wing to enhance the growth of polymer industries by interlinking the industries through database.

BACKGROUND India is a growing market for plastics and consumes about 11 million tonne annually against a global consumption of 275 million tonne per year and worldwide, the plastics and polymer consumption is growing at an average rate of 10% and is expected to touch 16.5 million tonnes by 2016. About 30,000 processing units with 113,000 processing machines have created manufacturing capacity of 30 million metric tonnes per annum in India. This has been achieved with a 13% CAGR of processing capacity during last 5 years. The industry has invested $5 billion in the machinery and it is expected to make further project investment of $10 billion for further increase in capacities during the next 5 years.

In line with the main objectives of manpower development, CIPET contributed significantly in the field of Education/Human Resource Development to cater to the needs of plastics & allied industries in the country. Every year more than 35,000 students/participants are being benefitted through the above programs. Coordination Committee for Human Resources

The plastics industry is expected to double per capita consumption in the next five years, given the rising consumerism and modern lifestyles which have increased the usage of plastics across industries like automobiles and consumer products.

A interaction Meeting with the Cabinet Minister (Chemicals & Fertilizers) with industry associations was held on 6th September 2014 at Hotel Leela, Mumbai, attended by CPMA, AIPMA, OPPI, PMMAI, AIFTMA, ASFI in which various issues related to Plastic Industry were discussed, one of the main outcome of the meeting was to have detailed report on the Human resources requirement of Plastic industry & Plastic Waste Management. Accordingly it was decided to have a Coordination Committee for assessing the requirement of human resources across various sectors of plastics & allied industries the country at various levels and also to assess the skill level requirement at various levels & sectors across the country.

A report on the Indian plastics industry stated that the per capita consumption of polymers industry in the country during 201213 was low at just 9.7 kg as compared to 109 kg in USA, 45 kg in China and 32 kg in a Brazil. As a result, India is expected to be among the top ten packaging consumers in the world by 2016 with demand set to reach $24 billion. The Plastic industries in India are represented by various plastic manufacturers association like CPMA, AIPMA, OPPI, PMMAI, AIFTMA, ASFI, etc.,

Consequently a Coordination Committee was constituted vide DCPC Letter No.45012/50/2014-PC-IV dated 1st December 2014 and 15th December 2014. The Terms of Reference of the Coordination Committee is as below

CIPET is playing a major role in supplementing the growth of plastics industries by providing a vital key input “Manpower“ and continuing its mission to nurturing plastics sector. CIPET Alumni has a strong base of 60,000 students and passed out students of every year are being enrolled on regular basis to the Alumni on a yearly renewal basis. Global presence, occupying key positions and entrepreneurship are some of the key attributes of CIPET – Alumni.

Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Committee to address the issues related to Human Resources/Skilled Manpower Requirement of the Industry A) Human resource requirement:  To assess the requirement of human resources / skilled

manpower across the country at various levels viz. Operator, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Supervisor, Manager etc.

ABOUT ORGANISATION Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is one of the unique institute of its kind in the country established in 1968, which has capitalised the concept of “on the job” industrial exposure, while imparting practical training and it resulted in the emergence of various innovative & specialized training courses in the field of Plastics Engineering & Technology through 23 centres spread across the length & breadth of India. CIPET offers a wide range of academic programs which includes Doctoral, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, Post Diploma and Certificate Level programs as well as Vocational Skill Development training programs in the niche areas of Plastics Engineering & Technology to fulfill the human resource requirements of polymer and allied industries in the country.

 To assess the requirement across various sectors of

plastics & allied industries viz. injection moulding, blow moulding, roto moulding, extrusion, thermoforming, woven sack, mould making, testing labs, machine manufacturers etc.  To assess the skill level requirement at various levels &

across the sectors. B) Gap Analysis:  To analyze CIPET's course curriculum, contents and

coverage and its relevance to present industry needs.  To update/revise the CIPET's course curriculum, content,

coverage & duration.

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, CIPET contributes

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unemployed / under employed candidates

 Identify the current and future (2014-15 to 2022)

requirements of skill & manpower to the industry and assess the gap existing.

 To evaluate the performance of participants in-terms of

validation of participants through placement monitoring & tracking records, development of entrepreneurs, etc.

 To identify the demand driven courses for gainful

employment/self-employment.

1st Coordination Committee Meeting

 To ascertain the adequacy of CIPET's Civil & Technical

The 1st coordination committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of Shri.Surjit K. Chaudhary, Secretary (C&PC), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India at AIPMA House on 17/12/2014.

Infrastructure for quality training and to enhance the intake capacity of participants.  Finalization of CIPET Centres/locations & Targets for

conducting the training programs

Director General, CIPET made presentation on ToR covering plastic industries scenario, growth potential, employment generation, CIPET's contribution towards skill development and issues related to placement of CIPET students, etc

 To evaluate the key issues pertaining to sustainability of

CIPET's programs for the next 10 years. C) Skill Training:

Secretary (C&PC) invited comments and opinion from the members of Plastics fraternity on various issues are enumerated under ToR.

 To identify the skill developmental initiatives / projects /

government, CSR & other schemes, which have an impact on employment generation.

Members of association appreciated the role played by CIPET in augmenting the trained Human resources needs of the plastics and allied industries.

 To submit proposals to various funding Ministry /

Departments / Organizations etc. for conducting various skill development training programmes.

A Sub group was formed to have a further detailed study and prepare a draft report on the subject.

 Articulates the aspirations of the under privileged /

Co-ordination Committee Meetings Held at AIPMA House Glimpz of 1st Coordination Committee Meeting on 17th Dec. 2014

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2nd Coordination Committee-Sub-Group Meeting

Members from AIPMA, OPPI, AIFTMA, PMMAI were present during the meeting. Presentations were made which briefly described the issues/requirement of skilled manpower to plastic processing industry. Director (PC) asked the members to provide the breakup of segment wise, region wise at various levels of manpower requirement for the next 10 years.

The 2 Coordination Committee-Sub-group meeting was held on 27th December 2014 at AIPMA House, Mumbai. Director General - CIPET welcomed the Members & Representatives of the association and briefed about the purpose of the coordination committee-sub-group meeting. nd

Glimpz of 2 Coordination Committee Meeting on 27 Dec 2014

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3rd Coordination Committee-Sub-Group Meeting

expressed that the projections provided by various associations are closely matching and asked to prepare the final data in consensus among all the associations regarding manpower requirement of the plastic industries with a projection for the next 10 years with a detailed break up.

The 3 Coordination Committee-Sub-Group meeting was held on 09th January 2015 at AIPMA House, Mumbai. Director General - CIPET welcomed the Members & Representatives of the association and briefed about the purpose of the coordination committee-sub-group meeting. Joint Secretary (PC) interacted with the members and

Glimpz of 3rd Coordination Committee Meeting on 09th Jan 2015

Some of the Assumptions made for evaluating the requirement of Skilled Manpower requirement to the Plastic Processing Industry:

 Polymer Consumption is assumed to grow @ 9.5% to 10

 The number of machines indicated is only for prime

 Polymers include PE, PP, PVC, PS/EPS, PET, BOPET,

% CARG. Current virgin polymer consumption is 12.4 MMT. Engg. Polymers but does not include Thermosets.

processing machines i.e., Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, Extrusion & Rotomoulding.

 Plastic Processing machinery growth is anticipated to

grow @ 7 to 8 % CARG.

 Other machines such as Thermoforming, cutting &

sealing, looms, etc. are not taken into account.  The number also does not take into account Recycling

 Technical Manpower –

Plants.

 Generally in India machines are utilized much beyond

their known useful life, hence it is not possible to define mortality rate.

Supervisory manpower in assumed at an average of 2 per unit

b. Maintenance at 2 per unit c.

 Plastic Processing units in India - 32250. Units at

different locations by same owner considered as separate units.

Operator/ skilled manpower at 3 per machine for 3 shifts.

d. Semiskilled manpower at 3 per machine for 3 shifts

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utilization.

in case of IM & BM and 4 /machine for 3 shifts in case of Extrusion sector. e.

Assumed 2 technical manpower per unit in case of Moulds and Dyes

Considered requirement of operators for Slitting, printing, converting and the rmoforming machinery in sectors like Multilayer Film, BOPP film, Raffia, PVC Calendaring, Sheet line , etc

4. In case we achieve a capacity utilization of 68/70% in 2023-24 instead of the projected 55% by improvement in machinery, demand and trained manpower, etc, the following would be the results: a. Installation of lesser number of machines by 2023-24 at 80,000 instead of 1,30,000 b. Installed capacity would come down to 54 MMT instead of 67 MMT in 2023-24

In case of Raffia sector assumed that for every 100 MTs of Raffia, 16 looms will be require for fabric weaving. 1 operator required for every 3 looms.

c. Manpower require per 100 MT of Capacity addition will come down to 2.8 instead of 3.3

h. Unskilled labour employment not considered in the technical manpower estimation.

5. The total number of manpower available in the Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, Extrusion, Roto Moulding industry during the year 2013-14 is 8,75,800 and addition of manpower required during the years (201314 to 2020-21) would be 5,46,400 and during the years (2021-24) would be 3,36,300. Thus in the next 10 years 8,82,700 addition of manpower is required.

 For capacity utilization, Polymer consumption includes

virgin and Recyclate + Filler  For estimating number of new units established from

2014-15 onwards, assumed 50 % of machines installed will be by existing units and the remaining 50% will be installed in new units set up by existing processors and entrepreneurs.

6. In addition the manpower available in the Mould making industry during the year 2013-14 is 64,200 and addition of manpower required during the years (201314 to 2020-21) would be 21,489 and during the years (2021-24) would be 10,753. Thus in the next 10 years 32,242 addition of manpower is required.

Conclusion: 1. Capacity utilization currently is 48% which is expected to improve to 52% by 2020-21 and 55% by 2023-24. 2. Current direct technical manpower in the plastic processing industry is estimated at 1.17 million. Additional manpower required by 2020-21 is estimated at 0.73 million and by 2023-24 (next decade) at 1.17 million.

7. Additional manpower required to Other Downstream Plastic Industries viz.,  Circular loom operators for Rafia Production  Mould Designers  Post Moulding Printing Technicians

3. Technical Manpower currently is 3.6 per 100 KT of Installed Capacity. It would be slightly lower at 3.4 per 100 MT of Capacity addition by 2020-21 and 3.3 per 100 MT by 2023-24 due to improvement in capacity

Ms.

Rohini Mangale

 Post production fabrication/finishing and assembly

workers with task specific skills

For more details contact : Email : mktg@aipma.net Phone : 022 4022 3750 / 51 / 52

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Report by Mr. Hiten Bheda - Chairman - Taxation & Fiscal Policies Committee on Sub Group Meeting of Coordination Committee to address the issues related with human resources. Subsequent to 3rd meeting of the sub group held at AIPMA, all

d. Semiskilled manpower at 3 per

the associations were invited to join DCPC's conclave meeting

machine for 3 shifts in case of

at Lavahsa on 17th January, 2015 to present projections

IM & BM and 4 /machine for 3

worked out jointly and decide final draft of the report to be

shifts in case of Extrusion sector.

presented to the Honourable Minister before 31st of January.

e. A s s u m e d

On behalf of AIPMA, Mr. Hiten Bheda attended the meeting.

technical

manpower per unit in case of

CPMA AND OPPI representative were also present.

Moulds and Dyes

The meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Mr. Avinash Joshi

along with people from DCPC and Cipet. Mr. Shekhar of

Mr. Hiten Bheda

Considered other skilled manpower, like operators for Slitting, printing, converting and thermoforming

Reliance made presentation on projections jointly worked out.

machinery in sectors like Multilayer Film, BOPP film,

Various facets were debated for validity of assumptions, inputs

Raffia, PVC Calendaring, Sheet line , etc

from both associations and DCPC officials were noted. The Joint Secretary accepted the projections with suggestions for

g. In case of Raffia sector assumed that for every 100

final draft to be prepared by Mr. Ilangovan of Cipet under

MTs of Raffia, 16 looms will be require for fabric

supervision of DG Cipet Mr. Naik and to be circulated to the

weaving. 1 operator required for every 3 looms.

group.

h. Unskilled labour employment not considered in the technical manpower estimation

The following is the gist of the workings :

6. For capacity utilisation, Polymer consumption includes

Assumptions:

virgin and Recyclate + Filler

1. Plastic Processing units in India - 32250. Units at different

7. For estimating number of new units established from

locations by same owner considered as separate units.

2014-15 onwards, assumed 50 % of machines installed

2. Current machinery status :

will be by existing units and the remaining 50% will be

a. No. of machines – IM : 80,000, BM : 2,000, Extrusion

installed in new units set up by existing processors and

: 10,000, Rotomoulding : 550

entrepreneurs. Conclusion :

b. Installed Capacity – IM : 10450 KT, BM : 1150 KT, Extrusion : 20200 KT, Rotomoulding : 300 KT

1. Capacity utilisation currently is 46% which is expected to improve to 52% by 2020-21 and 55% by 2023-24.

3. Polymer Consumption is assumed to grow @ 9.5% to 10 % CARG. Current virgin polymer consumption is 12.4

2. Current direct technical manpower in the plastic

MMT

processing industry is estimated at 1.17 million. Additional manpower required by 2020-21 is estimated

4. Polymers include PE, PP, PVC, PS/EPS, PET, BOPET,

at 0.73 million and by 2023-24 (next decade) at 1.17

Engg. Polymers but does not include Thermosets.

million.

5. Technical Manpower –

3. Technical Manpower currently is 3.6 per 100 KT of

a. Supervisory manpower in assumed at an average of 2

Installed Capacity. It would be slightly lower at 3.4 per

per unit

100 MT of Capacity addition by 2020-21 and 3.3 per 100

b. Maintenance at 2 per unit

MT by 2023-24 due to improvement in capacity

c. Operator/ skilled manpower at 3 per machine for 3

utilisation.

shifts.

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problem. The fact is Plastic is a material that can be recycled for any number of times with varying end-uses and manufacturing of any product through it consumes less power. This way, plastic is more environment-friendly.”

AIPMA to Aid Governments' vision for overall development Ahmedabad, February 8, 2015 :

AIPMA maintains that the negative mindset towards the use of plastic is a big deterrent and needs to be changed. In view of this, AIPMA has concentrated all of its efforts to highlight this fact among all sections of the society.

The All India Plastics Manufacturer's Association (AIPMA), the apex body and the largest industry association of the plastic industry in India is celebrating its 70th year of success with a focus on development and overall growth of the Indian Plastic industry. The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) has figured out plans to promote use of plastic in a big w ay in order to help in attaining various goals set up by the Government of India for socio-economic change. Most of the government initiatives such as 'Swachcha Bharat', 'More Crop per Drop of Water', 'Housing for All', developing 'Smart Cities', would not be possible to implement without using plastics.

Following the central Governments major thrust on skill development, AIPMA is concentrating more on development of entrepreneur skill to serve this purpose. Since churning out entrepreneurs in big numbers will not only lead to fulfillment of Make in India mission significantly, but also spur the demand for skilled manpower. “AIPMA will be organizing a number of workshops, seminars and conferences across the country to infuse entrepreneurship skill in the next generation in days to come,” Gupta added.

AIPMA is focusing not only on generating employment but also on entrepreneurship and skill development. Mr. Rituraj Gupta, President, AIPMA, says, “We are very much concerned about successful implementation of various programs of the central government and want to contribute for this as our corporate social responsibility. Success of various programs such as Clean India Mission, Make in India, Housing for All and Skill Development highly relies upon utilization of plastic.” Plastic is one of the best alternate materials available, and at times is termed as magic material for it requires minimum energy to be transformed in whichever way one wants it. Be it toothbrush, cell phone, laptops, electrical gadgets and many more. Plastic has greater application value. It plays vital role in most of the sectors be it agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, affordable housing etc. Now-a-days one can't imagine a day without plastics.

To promote the Plastic manufacturing AIPMA is developing Plastic Parks across the country. Arvind Mehta says, “As most of the units engaged in the segment are MSMEs, they need certain kind of support to grow up to the potential. For example, a plastic park set up by associates of AIPMA at Kozikode in Kerala about five year ago has helped many units to grow exponentially. These units have jointly developed backward integration system and also have collaborated in production. In view of this, AIPMA plans similar plastic parks in five states namely, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka & Gujarat.” India has agrarian economy and Plastics can contribute immensely in Agriculture. Gujarat, which leads the country on industrial front, has also achieved double digit growth rate in farming for a period more than a decade and that too against the national average of about 3%. Use of micro irrigation systems is a major factor, which helped the state in this achievement. These irrigation systems involve use of plastic to a greater extent Plastics in agriculture should be promoted.

AIPMA is driving various programs which include cluster development, easy financing, job fairs for employment, manpower training, entrepreneurship development, business trade fairs, to fulfill the expectations of Indian plastic industry. As we know Plastic being a low-cost and low-weight substance, composite material made of plastic has played a vital role in the growth of the country. The case in the point is India's recent Mars Mission. At a cost of just $74 million, India's space agency put the satellite into orbit for a fraction (as compared $671million) of what other nations have spent. Plastic holds equal significance when it comes to social as well as economic development of the country.

Similarly plastics have huge scope in other areas such as Hospitality, Housekeeping, Automobiles, Healthcare, Electronics, Defense, Aerospace Engineering, Infrastructure, Constructions and so on and so forth. For further information, please contact: Mr. Rituraj Gupta President - AIPMA M: +91-9820321382

Speaking about the general perception about plastics, Gupta said, “We need to understand that littering is a man made

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Rising plastics demand, product diversification to fire up regional manufacturing industry penetration of pre-packed foods, prompting region's plastics producers to look at acquiring new machinery and technology to keep pace with demand.

Sharjah, UAE - February 2015 The rising demand for plastics in the GCC and increasing product diversification are encouraging the regional manufacturing industry to ramp up their production capacity.

A rising number of manufacturing units is also generating demand for materials and machinery. In 1990, the number of plastics factories in the GCC stood at 326, in 2007 it was 1,223 and by 2012-13, it rose to 7,000. The figure is on the rise with new plastic processing units mushrooming in the region owing to easy availability of feedstock.

According to Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), plastics production capacity in the GCC grew 6% to 25.5 million tons in 2014 and is projected to increase 25% to 33.8 million tonnes by 2020. The manufacturers are also gearing up to see a significant rise in their product portfolio, which is set to go up from the current 13 to nearly 30 in the coming years to cater to growing demand from sectors like aviation, transport and food packaging.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are also major exporters of plastics, taking advantage of their location that is in close proximity to areas that are experiencing economic growth and population increase.

Given the strong market fundamentals, regional manufacturers are keenly waiting for a premier industry event to better equip themselves in a highly competitive market.

“Expo Centre Sharjah will continue its partnership with The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association, the oldest and the largest apex body of the plastic industry in India, for the upcoming Plastivision Arabia. Apart from sharing their expertise, this will facilitate the participation of plastic processing machinery manufacturers from India,” said Mr. Saif Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Sharjah.

The 3rd Plastivision Arabia 2016 will provide regional manufactures instant access to new machinery, technologies and materials, and insights into improving production and personnel efficiencies and reducing costs. “The regional plastics industry is in the midst of sustained growth focusing mainly on quality, efficiency and environmental concerns. The industry will have to rely on technical innovations to produce a more diverse product range and achieve sustainable growth,” said Mr. Rituraj Gupta, President, The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association.

Plastivision Arabia 2016 will be held along with Arabia Mold, in association DEMAT, the organizer of world-renowned EuroMold, the world's leading fair for mold-making & tooling, design and application development. The 2nd Print Pack Arabia, which is jointly organised by Expo Centre Sharjah and the Indian Printing, Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association (IPAMA), will also be held concurrently.

Expo Centre Sharjah, in association with The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association, is organising and hosting the 3rd Plastivision Arabia international plastics exhibition and conference from February 22 to 25 in 2016.

About Plastivision Arabia 2016:

“Plastivision Arabia has firmly established itself as the best regional sourcing point with its past two editions. The next edition of the show is sure to open up more channels for machinery makers and suppliers to tap this high-growth market,” said Mr Midfa.

Plastivision Arabia 2016 will be organized by Expo Centre Sharjah, in association with The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association, and the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from February 22 to 25 in 2016, displaying raw materials and machinery for key segments such as plastic processing, injection molding, thermoforming, packaging, industrial users, construction, infrastructure, automobile and telecommunication, among others.

Domestic demand for plastics is growing fast in the GCC. The per capita consumption of plastics is estimated at 39 kg in the region, 33 per cent higher than the world average. Experts point out that at the core of the industry's growth is a growing population, rising construction projects and bigger

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Report of AIPMA Press Conference held on 8 February, 2015 at Hotel Courtyard Marriott, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad growth of the country. The case in the point is India's recent Mars Mission. At a cost of just $74 million, India's space agency put the satellite into orbit for a fraction (as compared $671million) of what other nations have spent. Plastic holds equal significance when it comes to social as well as economic development of the country.

The Press Conference was arranged at Hotel Courtyard Marriot, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad on 8th February, 2015 at 11.30 am through PR agency M/s Simulations Public Affairs Management Services Pvt. Ltd . The Press conference which was attended by over 35- 40 Press and Media people followed by Lunch. President – Mr.Rituraj Gupta, was the spokes person of the Association, Mr Raju Desai- National Advisory Board Chairman – PVI-2017, Mr Arvind Mehta Chairman AIPMA Governing Council addressed the Press collectively as well as individually. The Press and Media were anxious to know on forecast of Plastic Industry, Polymer Consumption up to 2020-2023, Road Map to implement Make in India, 'Swachcha Bharat', 'More Crop per Drop of Water', 'Housing for All', developing 'Smart Cities ' Irrigation, Agriculture and recycling etc. which were satisfactorily answered by the above dignitaries.

Speaking about the general perception about plastics, Gupta said, “We need to understand that littering is a man made problem. The fact is Plastic is a material that can be recycled for any number of times with varying end-uses and manufacturing of any product through it consumes less power. This way, plastic is more environment-friendly.” AIPMA maintains that the negative mindset towards the use of plastic is a big deterrent and needs to be changed. In view of this, AIPMA has concentrated all of its efforts to highlight this fact among all sections of the society.

M/s. Simulations PR have ensured elaborate coverage of the Press meet in leading papers in the next day. Following Press Release in Hindi and Gujarati was given by The President:-

Press Release AIPMA to Aid Governments' vision for overall development Ahmedabad, February 8, 2015 :The All India Plastics Manufacturer's Association (AIPMA), the apex body and the largest industry association of the plastic industry in India is celebrating its 70th year of success with a focus on development and overall growth of the Indian Plastic industry. The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) has figured out plans to promote use of plastic in a big w ay in order to help in attaining various goals set up by the Government of India for socio-economic change. Most of the government initiatives such as 'Swachcha Bharat', 'More Crop per Drop of Water', 'Housing for All', developing 'Smart Cities', would not be possible to implement without using plastics.

India has agrarian economy and Plastics can contribute immensely in Agriculture. Gujarat, which leads the country on industrial front, has also achieved double digit growth rate in farming for a period more than a decade and that too against the national average of about 3%. Use of micro irrigation systems is a major factor, which helped the state in this achievement. These irrigation systems involve use of plastic to a greater extent Plastics in agriculture should be promoted. Similarly plastics have huge scope in other areas such as Hospitality, Housekeeping, Automobiles, Healthcare, Electronics, Defense, Aerospace Engineering, Infrastructure, Constructions and so on and so forth.

For further information, please contact: Mr. Rituraj Gupta President - AIPMA M: +91-9820321382

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Press Clippings Publication : DNA I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No:3 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : The Times of India I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No:04 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Business Standard I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 05 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : The Hindu Business Line I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 12 | Category: AIPMA

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Publication : The Indian Express I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 05 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Sandesh I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 08 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Divya Bhaskar I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 09 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : NavGujarat Samay I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 13 | Category: AIPMA

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Publication : Sandesh I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 08 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Gujarat Vaibhav I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 12 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Jansatta I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 03 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Western Times (Guj) I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 02 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Rajasthan Patrika I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 04 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Western Times I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 04 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Navgujarat Times I Edition: Surat Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 05 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Lokarpan I Edition: Gandhinagar Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 07 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Loktej I Edition: Surat Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 10 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Rakhewal I Edition: Mehsana Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 05 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Saurashtra Bhoomi I Edition: Junagadh Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 05 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Karavati Express I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 03 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Avadh Times I Edition: Amreli Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 05 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Pratahkaal I Edition: Anand Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 02 | Category: AIPMA

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Publication : Gujarat Guardian I Edition: Surat Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 03 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Divya Prakash I Edition: Amreli Date: February 10, 2015 | Page No: 02 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Jai Hind I Edition: Rajkot Date: February 13, 2015 | Page No: 13 | Category: AIPMA

Publication : Gujarat Niti I Edition: Ahmedabad Date: February 09, 2015 | Page No: 03 | Category: AIPMA

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AIPMA President Mr. Rituraj Gupta with Mr. Lekhraj Ghai on Quality upgradation and skill development crucial for plastics growth The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association(AIPMA) is the oldest and the largest body representing the plastics industry in India. The association recently announced its Office Bearers for 2014–2015, with Mr. Rituraj Gupta as the President.

NarendraModi? RG:Through quality upgradation and skill development. The success of “Make in India” depends on the zerodefect policy often talked about by Prime Minister NarendraModi. Our products can be free from defects only when the machinery used to manufacture them are of good-quality, reliable and efficient. Although the Mr. Rituraj Gupta machines procured from China are cheaper, they are not reliable and consume more power than the ones made in Europe, which also ensure high-quality output. Also, we have already requested the government to extend the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), which presently exists in the textile industry, to the plastics industry. If the TUFS is extended to the plastics sector, it will not only contribute towards “Make in India” but also to the products with zero defect policy of the Prime Minister. Furthermore, TUFS in the plastic sector could greatly increase the demand for machinery manufacturers in India and abroad.

Mr. Gupta has taken over the helm of affairs from the immediate past President Mr. Anand Oza. Mr. Sanju Desai, Mr. R. K. Aggarwal, Mr. MeelaJayadev and Mr. Ashok Agarwal have been appointed as Vice Presidents for the West Zone, North Zone, South Zone and East Zone, respectively. Mr. HarenSanghavi, Mr. Manoj Shah and Mr. JagatKillawala have been appointed as Hon. Secretary, Hon. Jt. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, respectively. AIPMA represents various segments of the Indian plastics industry such as processers, machinery manufacturers, additives manufacturers, moulds and dies makers, traders, consultants and exporters. AIPMA organizes Plastivision, a mega plastics exhibition, every three years in India and international exhibitions Plastivision Arabia and Kenyaplast. AIPMA is also a founder member of Plastindia Foundation, the organizer of Plastindia Trade show, which is among the world's top plastics trade shows. In an exclusive interview with POLYMERUPDATE, Mr. Gupta speaks on AIPMA's new initiatives and their integration with the Prime Minister's “Make in India” campaign, discusses previous and upcoming AIPMA events and opines on several other current topics.

Skilled labour is also highly essential for the success of the “Make in India” campaign. As I said earlier, AIPMA is already developing as Skill Development Centre at the AIPMA House. In the meantime, we have arranged for a five-day visit of handpicked individuals from two of our member companies to Italy. These representatives from Kanchan Plastics and Shree Group will visit manufacturers in Italy and gain first-hand knowledge, particularly on film extrusion, thermoforming and rubber technologies. This knowledge will then be implemented in India by the companies and then the knowledge will be passed on to other member companies.

LG: Which of the projects that were initiated by the past AIPMA President will be carried forward under your leadership? RG:Every project that AIPMA has initiated during the tenure of Mr. Anand Oza will be pursued with utmost dedication. For instance, the re-development of the AIPMA House will be continued and the AIPMA House will soon be equipped with a Skill Development Centre, a Knowledge Centre and a Design Centre. All necessary approvals related to the re-development will be obtained and within two years, this project should be complete.

LG: How has AIPMA's experience been in working with the new government? RG:Extremely smooth. We have already had a number of meetings with Shri Ananth Kumar, the Minister of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and the results of the meetings have been extremely positive. For instance, one of the issues that was discussed with Shri Ananth Kumar was the import of jute into the country, which was affecting tape manufacturers for woven sacks. On understanding the effects of the import of jute on the tape manufacturers and also on the jute industry in the country, Shri Ananth Kumar promptly instructed the Commerce Ministry to put a ban in place on the import of jute in India.

LG: Could you enlist some of the new initiatives that will be taken by AIPMA during your term as President? RG:My goal as the President of AIPMA is to enhance the connectivity among our members. This can be achieved through disseminating knowledge on various issues that are encountered by the plastics industry, such as quality-control, cost-control, making existing plastics products better and improving the design of upcoming products. During my tenure as President, AIPMA aims to involve a number of knowledgeable speakers and conduct at least 5–6 seminars on various subjects. Every city that houses an AIPMA zonal office—Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai—will host at least one seminar, while we intend to organize 2–3 seminars in Mumbai.

LG: How will “Make in India” impact the already established petrochemical and plastics companies in India who have for long enjoyed limited domestic competition?

LG: How does AIPMA intend to contribute to the “Make in India” campaign initiated by Prime Minister

RG:“Make in India” is for those products that are consumed in

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GAIL and RIL, there is no need for the increasing the import duties.

India but are procured from outside India. For example, a number of automobile manufacturers make their vehicles in India but import various components such as radiator parts and motor parts. There is huge number of such plastic components that can be easily made in India. Besides, even with the upcoming capacities, I believe there is still ample room for putting up new capacities in India and hence there is no question of competition at present and in the foreseeable future.

LG:What is the current strength of plastics processors in the country? How many are small, medium and large-scale? How does AIPMA intend to contribute to the growth of the country's plastics industry? RG:There are about 50,000 small and medium-scale enterprises, out of which 2,500 are direct AIPMA members. In addition, there are about 22,000 indirect members through AIPMA's regional associations.

LG: How much business was generated during Plastivision Arabia 2014? What was the total number of exhibitors and the total number of visitors?

The per capita consumption of plastics in India is 10 kg at present, and AIPMA aims to increase this to 20 kg by 2020. This can be achieved by observing the innovations in developed countries and replicating their models in India. As I mentioned earlier, AIPMA is sending representatives to Italy, who will be studying the machinery, equipment and practices in use over there, and this knowledge will then be implemented in our industry.

RG: Plastivision Arabia 2014 that was held at the Expo Centre in Sharjah, UAE, attracted around 8,000 international visitors. There were about 1,000 exhibitors in the concurrent exhibitions Plastivision Arabia and Print Pack Arabia. The event was a resounding success and many of the exhibitors have even paid in advance for the next Plastivision Arabia. Several of the participants have even requested to continue their deposits for Plastivision Arabia 2016.

LG: What are your thoughts on the prohibition of the use of PET bottles for pharmaceutical products proposed by the Central Government? RG:The government had invited objections to the ban on the use of PET bottles for packaging medicines/drugs. Following an all-associations meeting, AIPMA has sent across its objections based on appropriate scientific facts and logic. Likewise, other associations like CPMA have also opposed the move and sent their objections to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Government of India is yet to decide on the ban and we are confident that such a ban will not be implemented.

LG:How will the next edition of Plastivision India be different from the previous exhibitions? RG:The tenth edition of Plastivision India in 2017 will see an increased number of international visitors and international exhibitors. One of the benefits of Plastivision is that it provides a platform for international manufacturers to come to India and exhibit their machinery, which makes it easier for the small and medium enterprises of India to source their machinery. One striking difference in the upcoming exhibition is that in Plastivision 2013, exhibitors from China had occupied 1,600 square metres of floor space, while for Plastivision 2017, we already have confirmed the sale of 3,000 square metres. Likewise, a large number of companies from Europe have also expressed interest in participating in Plastivision 2017. This time, we will be targeting 150,000 visitors and 1200â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1300 exhibitors.

LG:What are benefits of PET and other plastics as packaging material as opposed to the claims of longer shelf-life and 100% recyclability of glass? RG:All plastics are recyclable and PET is 100% recyclable. About the shelf-life, it can be safely said that the shelf-life of a PET bottle exceeds by far the shelf-life of the medicine or drug it contains.

LG:Considering the new capacity additions in PE and PP in India this year, is the government likely to revise the import duties?

LG: What is your take on the change in the venue of the Plastindia Exhibition from New Delhi to Gandhinagar? RG:As the Founder Members of Plastindia Foundation, we sincerely hope that Plastindia 2015 is a resounding success and I do not think that the change in venue is going to affect the success of the event. The venue is bigger and better than the Pragati Maidan Fairgrounds in New Delhi.

RG:In addition to hampering exports, increased import duties mean that local producers would have the leverage to increase their prices. As plastics processors, this would be bad for our businesses. The current import duties are ensuring that the local producers are selling material at reasonable rates. Moreover, considering the influx of capacity additions in the country through OPaL, IOCL,

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UNION & STATE GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIONS Submission of Memorandum to Dr. P. D. Vaghela, Sales Tax Commissioner, Commissionerate Of Sales Tax, Government of Gujarat, Rajya Kar Bhavan, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009 by Immediate Past President Mr. Anand Oza on 9th September, 2014 Cc : Shri Kalraj Mishra (Minister) – Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Shri Anant Kumar (Minister) DCPC Shri Indrajit Pal, Sec. DCPC issued a circular dtd. 26.6.2009, to all the Zonal Additional Commissioners, Trade Tax, U.P. after seeking opinion from the Law Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to the effect that where the trader/ dealer of the State of U.P., is not issued Form F, by the transferee in the other state, or where the trader/ dealer doing job-work, is an unregistered dealer, to which Form F is not issued, without any fault on the part of the trader/ dealer in the State of U.P., the Tax Assessment Authority shall examine the transactions between the parties, and will complete the assessment of tax on merits.”

Greetings from Team AIPMA The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association, popularly known as AIPMA, is a non-profit body serving Plastic industry since 1945, i.e. 69 years strong, making it the oldest & the largest Apex Body representing the Plastic Industry of India. We wish to represent to you the difficulty faced by many of our Members who are having operations in the state of Gujarat in obtaining Form Fs for inter-state job work conducted by them. Typically, plastic processing units are small scale (MSME) units, wherein the businesses initially do not have the capital to procure raw material on their own, typically purchase second hand equipment in the desire to become an entrepreneur and due to difficulty in marketing, to fill their overcapacity and continue to pay their bank loans, start job work for others. Owing to the judgment of the Supreme Court Judgment of 31st March 2009 in the case of M/s. Ambica Steels Ltd. v/s. State of U.P. & Others [2007 NTN (Vol. 35) 1] and [2009 NTN (Vo. 39) 296), Form F for inter-state stock transfer is compulsory under Section 6A of the CST Act.

We request you to grant similar relief to MSME units in Gujarat who are unable to procure Form Fs from their customers in retrospective effect by issuing a circular that Form F should be made compulsory only with prospective effect from this Financial Year, i.e. FY 2014-15, and/ or the assessment or re-assessment proceedings (as the case may be) should be done by the Assessing Officer on its own merits after examining the transaction between the parties, keeping in mind the circumstance that the assessed is not in a position to obtain the “F” form, for no fault of his.

However, due to the genuine difficulty faced by businesses in procuring same from their customers, taking direction from above and another Allahabad High Court case law: A.C.P.L. Jewels Ltd. v/s. Union of India & Ors. 2009 NTN, many states such as Maharashtra, Silvassa and Uttar Pradesh have made certain concessions with regards to applicability of Form Fs, namely:

Further, we understand from our Members that many MSME units have been recently served notices by the Gujarat Sales Tax Department, and their properties are in the process of being attached to recover the assessed sales tax, penalty and interest. Since, most of these MSME units do not have the legal and financial resources to pay, they will be forced to surrender their properties for attachment and liquidation. Further, a typically, MSME units are not technologically savvy, and are labour intensive, this will lead to unemployment and de-motivation of entrepreneurship spirit in the State of Gujarat which otherwise is India's foremost state in terms of industrialization and progress due to the efforts of former Chief Minister of Gujarat, and now, our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. We have formed a special task force headed by our Past President, Shri Raju Desai,Cell: 09820181728, Email:raju@jyotimail.com, to liaison on this urgent topic.

a. The Maharashtra Sales Tax Department has issued Trade Circular No. 12T of 2010 dtd. 22-3-2010 that “it is further clarified that Requirement of F-Forms in the transactions in respect of job work and goods return would be applicable prospectively from the date of Trade Circular 2T of 20140 i.e. 11th January 2010” b. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, U.T. – Silvassa vide Circular No. DC/VAT/Form-F/2010/247 dtd. 5-2-2012 have clarified that Form Fs “shall be mandatory in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli with effect from 1st April, 2010 onward. However for the period prior to 2010-11, the dealer shall produce either form F of concerned States or produce sufficient and satisfactory evidence of goods transfer for job works etc.”

Hence, we request you to kindly consider our request earnestly, and kindly grant us an audience with you to discuss this further.

c. Commissioner Trade Tax of the State of Uttar Pradesh has

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NATIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS Joint Submission to Shri Ananth Kumarji, Hon'ble Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers,Government of India, Shastri Bhawan, NEW DELHI - 110001 on 19th September, 2014

facing the industry and make Common Submissions for your kind consideration, support and guidance.

cc : Shri Indrajit Pal, IAS, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Government of India, New Delhi.

Import Duty

Shri Avinash Joshi, IAS, Joint Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Government of India, New Delhi.

As mentioned during the meeting the overall duty prevailing in the country for the sector is low compared to other developing countries.

Dr. S.K Nayak, Director General CIPET, Chennai. 1. Import Duty on Articles of Plastics

At the outset, we thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule and meeting the domestic industry on 06.09.2014 in Mumbai. This had been a rare opportunity for the industry and as directed by you, the representatives of National Associations met subsequently to pursue a common agenda for long term growth and development of the entire value chain.

Currently, plastic products attract a duty of 10% which is lower than what is prevailing in other comparable countries as can be seen in Table-1 below. Most of the articles of plastic in these countries attract duties in the range of 1530% in countries as can be seen in Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia.

Sir, we now take this opportunity to summarize the key issues

Table1: Duty on articles of plastics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; representative examples HS Code

Description

India

Malaysia

Indonesia

Philippines

39172110

TUBES OF POLYETHYLENE

39201011

SHEETS OF POLYETHYLENE: RIGID, PLAIN

39222000

LAVATORY SEATS AND COVERS

39231030

BOXS CASES CRATES & SMLR ARTCLS OF PLSTCS INSULATED WARE

39232100

SACKS & BAGS OF POLYETHYLENE (INCL CONES)

Source: WTO Comprehensive Tariff Database Submission: In order to align the duties on articles of plastics in India with other developing countries, we submit that duty on all articles of plastic in India be raised from 10% to 15%. 2. Opportunity loss to the processing sector The Plastic processing segment has matured and is capable of producing quality products for domestic market as well as for exports. Unfortunately, imports of finished products at low duties and exports of raw materials, which could have been converted into finished products, deprive processing sector opportunity to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make in India not to mention loss of employment and increased trade deficit.

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EXPORT IMPORT FROM INDIA

VALUE IN USD

NOTIONAL CONVERSION VALUE @ 15%

PLASTIC PRODUCTS IMPORTED INTO INDIA

USD 2.2 BILLION

RS. 2046 CRORE

POLYMER EXPORTS

USD 2.73 BILLION

RS. 2539 CRORES

TOTAL

USD 4.93 BILLION

RS. 4585 CRORES

Submission: The processing industry feels that sectoral policies should focus on “Make in India” and growth of processing segment to address increasing domestic consumption and to make India a sourcing hub. 3. Import Duty on Polymers Import duty on polymers at 7.5% has been recalibrated in 2013-14 budget. However, domestic petrochemical industry appreciates various commitments of the Government and would submit that import duty on polymers may be retained at the existing level. 4. Import Duty on Feedstock

10% to 5% for imports from countries with whom we do not enjoy preferential / nil rate of duty for this product under respective FTAs.

Government has in this budget reduced import duty on some of the key feedstocks like reformate, ethane and propane. However duty on Naphtha continues to remain high at 5%. Consequently, the duty spread between the feedstock Naphtha and the end-product polymer in India continues to be the lowest in the world. Submission: In view of the above, we would like to submit that import duty on Naphtha be reduced to 2.5% so that the duty spread improves to at least 5% as prevalent in most countries. 5. Import Duty on Titanium Dioxide

Demand of White Masterbatches in India is 50,000+ tons. On 50% basis the total demand for Titanium Dioxide is 25,000 tons.

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White Masterbatches are mostly used for Multilayer and Monolayer Plastic Films which are widely used for Food Packaging. Thus higher cost of Titanium Dioxide has adverse effect on Food Packaging.

6. Import Duty on Plastic Machinery Components

Import duty on Titanium Dioxide (HS Code – 32061100) is at 10% and master-batch made thereof at 7.5%. This is a case of inverted duty structure. Plastic industry is a major user of Titanium Dioxide which has limited number of local manufacturers.

Import duty on many plastic machinery components are at 10% whereas import duty on plastics machinery is at 7.5%. This is a case of inverted duty structure. Plastic There is also large scale import of second hand machines that are not only energy inefficient, but also less reliable and are primarily sold to Indian buyers at extremely low prices. This had major impact on plastic machinery sector in India. At present nearly 40% machines imported in India are second

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Reduction of Custom duty on Titanium dioxide from

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hand machines.

Excise Duty

Submission: Considering the above, import duty on plastic machinery components may be reduced to 5% and duty on second hand machine import increased to 10%

Excise duty on polymers and articles of plastics are at the highest slab rate of 12%. Plastic products are used in critical sectors of the economy like agriculture, health-care, housing and infrastructure. A large number of plastic processing units are in small scale and are exempt from excise duty on their products however, the existing limit is of 1.5 crore is inadequate in view of cost escalations.

SME FINANCE: SME segment comprising of over 85% of processing units and providing substantial employment in the sector has been stagnating because of paucity of finance for working capital as well as for new investment in plant and machinery. The escalation in input costs necessitates additional finance sources or operate at suboptimum production levels.

Submission: Considering the use of plastic products in critical areas and the fact that lower rate of duty would encourage compliance and boost demand ED on polymers and articles of plastics may be brought down to 8% and exemption limit for SME units be raised from current 1.5 crore to 5 crore.

Submission: To boost the growth of this segment by addressing their gap funding requirement, industry requests that regulated shadow banking be allowed tailored on lines of such banking existing in USA and other countries.

Lower /Merit rates of GST of 12 % total , i.e 6 + 6 , for all Plastic Raw Materials , Plastic Machinery / Component and Plastic Finished Goods. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

Technology Up-gradation Fund (TUF) and CLCSS

Since 2003, India is aggressively engaged in negotiating trade agreements with several countries/ country groups both within Asia and outside. In the past few years, India has concluded and operationalized FTAs in Asia with ASEAN, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, and Japan. Negotiations are on with EU, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, GCC, Peru and USA among others along with the 16-country trade grouping Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Currently, the downstream plastic processing industry is highly fragmented with over 50000 units. There is also wide variation in technology and scale of operation. In order to enhance the competitiveness of the downstream sector, significant investments are required in machinery. Submission: A Technology Up-gradation Fund (TUF), providing funds at affordable cost, in line with the TUF which is in place for the textile industry, would go a long way in making the sector internationally competitive. It is also submitted that the CLCSS limits be enhanced to Rs. 5.0 crores and the list of machinery to be covered under this scheme as proposed by the industry be accepted. Industry believes that second hand machines may be excluded from the preview of these schemes.

Majority of agreements have not benefitted Indian industry. In fact, most of them have adversely affected the industry, which is still grappling to face the onslaught of preferential imports on a non-level playing field. The worsening trade deficit for chapter 39 products for 3 of India's key FTAs with ASEAN, Japan and South Korea, as shown in the table below, substantiates the point.

Chapter 39 Trade ($ mn)

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

Import Export Trade Balance

217.94 4.17 -213.77

279.9 14.94 -264.96

346.37 25.25 -321.12

400.83 28.06 -372.77

367.4 36.6 -330.8

S.Korea Import Export Trade Balance

602.31 11.73 -590.58

851.3 25.77 -825.53

946.84 42.97 -903.87

1,146.55 41.28 -1105.3

1,180.59 44.8 -1135.8

ASEAN Import Export Trade Balance

706.45 244.27 -462.18

1,100.53 254.3 -846.23

1,195.01 428.53 -766.48

1,322.91 387.44 -935.47

1,517.04 424.77 -1092.3

Japan

All 3 FTAs came in to effect on 1.1.2010

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Most of the FTAs have tariff reduction as the primary focus. Non-tariff and other issues have not been adequately addressed thereby leaving Indian industry at a serious disadvantageous position compared to the trading partners. FTAs have also resulted in numerous cases of inverted duty, thus compounding the problem. Considering the above, the domestic industry strongly believes that key polymers and plastics products need to be excluded from all tariff concessions under FTAs except in those FTAs with strong potential for petrochemical exports. Import duty on these being already very low in India, such measures would help compensate the dis-advantages being faced in the local market by domestic producers.

Foodgrains : Maximum of 50 % compulsory Jute packing.

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Sugar : NIL compulsory Jute packing.

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Other Exemptions including Consumer packs for National Food Security Act packing , as existing upto 30.06.2014 and extended upto 30.11.2014.

Safety and Standards in plastic products The Indian Standards at BIS to be updated to meet the latest requirements and formulation of Standards for new products in a time bound manner , with key role of the Stakeholders . Also , mandation for compulsory use of ISI marked products in Plastic Sector , for example the Indian Standards IS : 14887 – 2014 , i.e Packing of Foodgrains in PP/HDPE Woven Sacks may be made mandatory . It is once again emphasized that BIS Directorate takes up updation/fixation of Indian Standards on any subject in public interest under consultation with the Government /Users/all other Stakeholders based on the broad criteria as per BIS framework provided in the BIS act 1986. As submitted CIPET has done a comprehensive study on this subject of High National importance and may be taken forward. Also FICCI and many other Stakeholders have done appreciable work on the subject . The DCPC is requested to take this matter at top priority , which will help the Consumers both for health and safety as well environment and improve the image of Plastics .

This assumes even more importance in the context of FTAs due to the fact that some of India's FTA partner countries have significant exportable surplus, which can be exported at a preferential tariff to India and disrupt the domestic market. Inclusion of petrochemicals in India's FTAs would also discourage investments in the sector and jeopardize the financial viability of planned as well as recently commissioned investments (including those by PSUs like IOC, ONGC and other private companies) and employment opportunities. Taking cognizance of the huge disadvantage faced by Indian manufacturer vis-à-vis producers in India's FTA partner countries, the domestic petrochemical industry believes that tariff concessions on petrochemicals under various FTAs will be detrimental to the interests of the Indian industry. Tariff concessions on polymers, articles of plastics and plastic machinery under various FTAs are likely to have a disruptive impact on domestic industry, and, consequently on investment, economy and employment opportunities.

Submission: Necessary action to be taken at top priority for Quality Plastic Parks Industry clusters can be a major growth initiative by colocating similar industries with associated activities in a contiguous location. Current estimates indicate that the opportunity loss due to import of finished products and exports of raw material rather than finished products amounts to over 4500 crore. Plastic parks will arrest this loss and empower the local industry to capture global markets for exports.

Submission: In view of the above, the Indian industry would submit that a comprehensive review of all FTAs be undertaken and key tariff lines in chapters 29, 39, 40, 54 and 55 be excluded from all concessions granted earlier for both plastic materials and goods.

Submission: Government may consider creating plastic parks in different locations. In the first phase we may consider Dahej in Gujarat (where some progress has been made), Vishakhapatnam in AP, Mangalore in Karnataka, Bhiwadi in Rajasthan and Balasore in Orissa,

JPMA Act. 1987 Jute Packaging Material (Compulsory Use) Act, 1987 was promulgated on 9th, May 1987 as a temporary measure to support the Jute industry. The act made it mandatory to pack specified commodities in Jute bags. Over a period of time few commodities like cement and fertilizers have been take out of the purview of the act. Compulsory packaging in jute has resulted in higher cost of packaging as well as loss of quality of products packed. At present food-grains and sugar for domestic use are being compulsorily packed in jute bags in proportions as specified by the Government.

Skill Development CIPET has established a wide net-work of centres across the country and had been effectively addressing the technical manpower of plastic industry. The centres at Chennai and Bhubaneswar are also having world-class facilities for training and higher education. However, plastic industry is faced with shortage of technical manpower at shop-floor level like operators and semi-skilled workers.

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Submission: Industry Associations would work with CIPET in bridging the skill gap in the industry.

Request for approval by CCEA, Government of India of the Submissions and Joint Presentation by AIFTMA and CPMA to 22nd SAC for JPMA Norms for Jute Year 2014-15 held on 03.07.2014, attended by DCPC.

Sustainability The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt of India has

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manufacturing to provide larger contribution to the GDP of our country, Plastic processing will have to increasingly contribute to support the growth. Core status according priority to facilitate growth will go a long way to strengthen our economy.

notified Plastic Waste (Handling & Management) Rules 2011. Implementation of the MOEF Plastic Waste (Handling & Management) Rules 2011 can be the forward path for the sector. Industry would also be keen to associate with CIPET in pursuing the agenda of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swachh Bharat Abhiyanâ&#x20AC;? and join in conducting seminars and awareness on handling of plastic waste.

Submission: Plastics be accorded a core sector Sir, you were kind enough to spare your valuable time in meeting a cross section of Indian industry and we hope you would consider our submissions favourably.

Submission: Municipalities may be advised to set up plastic waste collections centres and involve industry in such initiatives and industry be provided with incentives.

We, the following 5 National Industry Associations, would be very glad to be part of all future interaction and associated with the various Groups/Forums, and Committees on the subject, as decided and shall be represented by 2 Nominees from each Association.

Core sector status: Today plastics are growth enabler for all most all segments of economy. Plastics contribute substantially to GDP of developed economies. In view of emphasis on

Vice President in communication with Shri Kalraj Misra, Hon'ble Union Minister for MSME, Government of th India, Udyog Bhavan, Room No. 168, New Delhi-110001 on 7 November, 2014 low value machine high turnover can be achieved, thus crossing the SME limit with very low investment. This will be against the very thought of SMEs and force the Plastics extrusion industry to go for large industry status with very low investment.

Sub: Imposing of Turnover limit for Micro, Small, Medium Entrepreneurs for Plastics Industry. We understand from news and media that your Ministry is considering imposing of Turnover limit to SMEs. We strongly propose that there should be NO Turnover limit for SMEs, in Plastics Sector due to the following factors:-

We, therefore, sincerely request you to kindly not impose the turnover limit in case of Plastics units. Incase need be we could make our presentation in person at your convenience before you.

High raw material cost: Almost 85% of the revenue consumes for procurement of raw material, the cost of which is very high and rest of the 15% is attributed to other expenses like Labour, electricity and the profit margin which is very low for the SME unit.

Thanking you and expect to receive your favourable action in this matter.

In Plastics Industry, especially the Extrusion sector even with

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NATIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS Joint Submission to Shri Surjit Kumar Chaudhary, IAS, Secretary (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 110 001 on December 18, 2014 Sub: Common Submission for Budget 2015-16

We thank our Honorable Minister and officials of DCPC for guiding the plastic up-stream and converting industry in playing a meaningful role in Indian economy. Products made from plastics cater to critical sectors of our economy like agriculture, health-care, industry, infrastructure, automobiles, appliances and house-hold goods. With growth of economy and improving standard of living, demand for plastic products continues to grow at rapid pace. However, full benefit of such growth is not being realized by domestic industry due to policy inadequacy in fiscal and regulatory space. The joint submission of the industry on fiscal issues is detailed below for favorable consideration of the Government in forthcoming budget.

ABS (HS code: 39033000) and SAN (HS code: 39032000) may be raised from 5% to 7.5% bringing this at par with other major commodity plastics. 3. Feedstock is the major component of cost in petrochemicals. While in the last budget, partial relief was given by reducing the import duty on feedstock like Ethane, Propane and Butane, duty on Naphtha, the largest feedstock for the industry, remained unchanged. Naphtha used for power and fertilizer production is exempt from import duty. This anomalous situations needs to be corrected. Import duty on Naphtha (HS code: 27101290) may be reduced to 2.5% and bring it at par with other petrochemical feedstock.

Custom and Import Duties: India has one of the lowest rate of import duty as compared to most of the developing countries. This coupled with deep duty cuts effected through numerous FTAs have put Indian manufacturing at substantial disadvantage as compared to competing countries. The current duty of 10% on plastic products and 7.5% / 5% on raw-materials are grossly inadequate to neutralize higher logistic cost due to poor infrastructure within the country, high capital and energy cost that the domestic industry faces. In the above context we have made following specific submission on import duty for Government's consideration.

4. Import tariff on key petrochemical inputs EDC (HS code: 29031500), VCM (HS code: 29032100) and Styrene (HS code: 29025000) may be brought down from 2.5% to zero. There is very little production of these for merchant sale within the country. Whatever capacity exists is essentially for captive use. There is no domestic production of Styrene and the entire Styrene requirement of the country is imported. 5. Titanium Dioxide ITC HS Code no.32061100 Customs Duty on Titanium Dioxide is 10%. Custom Duty on masterbatches which use Titanium Dioxide is 7.5%. Thus it is a case of Inverted Customs Duty.

1. Import duty on plastic products under chapter 39 is currently capped at 10%. This is extremely low and much lower as compared to few comparable countries like Malaysia (up to 30%), Indonesia (up to 15%), Philippines (15%) & Brazil (14%). To encourage domestic manufacturing it is imperative that the peak duty is reviewed as this low level of duty provides inadequate incentive to local manufacturers as a result of which large scale import of articles of plastics under chapter 39 is taking place resulting in large scale of foreign exchange outgo. Import duty on articles of plastics (Chapter 39) be raised to minimum of 15%.

Reduction of Custom duty on Titanium dioxide from 10% to 5% for imports from countries with whom we do not enjoy preferential / nil rate of duty for this product under respective FTAs. Demand of White Masterbatches in India is 50,000+ tons. On 50% basis the total demand for Titanium Dioxide is 25,000 tons. White Masterbatches are mostly used for Multilayer and Monolayer Plastic Films which are widely used for Food Packaging. Thus higher cost of Titanium Dioxide has adverse effect on Food Packaging.

2. Similarly some of the plastic raw-materials needs rationalized duty structure. These are PET, ABS & SAN where the current duty is 5% as against duty of 7.5% for major commodity plastic materials like PE, PP, PVC and PS. Hence, import duty on PET (HS code: 390760),

6. Capacitor Grade Polypropylene Granules ITC HS Code 39021000

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helps in conservation of energy and forest resources. Considering these benefits, Excise duty on polymers and plastic products be reduced from the existing 12% to 8%.

Customs duty on imports of “capacitor grade polypropylene granules” ITC HS Code 39021000 is 7.5%, while capacitor grade BOPP Film is attracting zero percent customs duty in view of its application in electronic sector. Thus, it is a case of inverted duty structure.

Plastic products finding use in the agricultural applications like mulch film, drip irrigation system, health protectors such as disposable syringes and products used by students specifically like water bottles, lunch boxes, compass box, erasers, crayons, school bags, toys & sporting goods etc. should be exempt from levy of Excise Duty.

Currently “Capacitor grade Polypropylene Granules” are not produced in India. Production of capacitor grade BOPP Film requires a very special kind of polypropylene granules with very high purity, ultra-low ash content and high isotacticity.

Extending benefits of availing 100% Cenvat credit on duty paid on capital goods in the year of installation to all the units.

Considering the average import price of the product at present (Rs. 350 per kg), it is estimated that the average value of the consumption over the next four years shall be in the region of US$ 50 million per year. Considering targeted market share of 75% by Indian industry and 60% costs on account of polypropylene granules, the proposal implies significant foreign exchange savings in region of US$ 15 million per annum for the country.

The whole of Textile Industry and the Textile Ministry along with DCPC have been demanding reduction in the excise duty on MMF and Yarns to increase the domestic consumption. The present rate of 12% is a very high and discriminates MMF with Cotton which has zero excise duty. This makes man made textiles, used by masses, expensive. It may be noted the all spun yarns of cotton were given an optional route in 2004 and spun yarns of man-made fibres too given the optional route in 2006. The reduction in excise duty from existing 12% to 6% may be considered.

7. Import duty on plastic machinery components may be reduced to 5%.

Service Tax (CBEC, Ministry Of Finance)

Import duty on many plastic machinery components are at 10% whereas import duty on plastics machinery is at 7.5%. This is a case of inverted duty structure.

Monetary Ceiling of Rs.50 lakhs should be increased to Rs. 1 crore for Prosecution provisions under Service Tax Rules to avoid undue harassment by service tax officials.

There is also large scale import of second hand machines which are not only energy inefficient, but also less reliable and are primarily sold to Indian buyers at extremely low prices. This had major impact on plastic machinery sector in India. At present nearly 40% machines imported in India are second hand machines.

Service Tax on Export Freight paid to airlines, courier agencies or commission expenses done for exports should be removed. Commission to Local Agent should be treated as input service eligible for input tax credit. SAD:

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) (Ministry of Commerce)

Across the board increase in import duties to 15% should be made on imported plastic products that are undermining our manufacturing base.

In order to address the issue of unutilized SAD credit, it is submitted that, in line with items exempted from payment of SAD vide notification 21/2012, SAD may be waived on imports of feedstock and import of monomers by end-use manufacturers. Alternately, we would request for a facility for end use manufacturers to obtain refund of such credit balance.

Revocation of permission to set up warehouses in India for stock and sales that take advantage of low duties.

There is a strong case for making SAD refund based on actual user condition

Also presently the SAD on imports is 4%. SAD had been imposed as a countervailing duty to sales tax. Considering that SAD is not adjustable with sales tax /VAT but with excise duty, it has resulted in making the excise duty structure inverted. For this reason, and considering that the CST rate is now 2%, there is a strong case for reduction in the SAD rate to 2%.

Denial of concessions to be made to units set up in countries after proclamation of FTA.

Inverted duty structure under various FTAs should be removed. Processed plastics have a big potential for exports. All FTA's currently don't include preferential duty or zero duty treatment for exports of plastics, the Ministry of Commerce should actively press for the same.

Implementation of GST should be done on top priority across the country.

Finished plastic products should be put under Negative List or No Concession List of all the FTAs for imports into India.

Plastic products should be taxed at lowest rate of GST, as they are items of mass consumption affecting every household.

Most of the finished goods are coming from China. Therefore, we should not have Free Trade Agreement with China. Excise Duty:

Export of finished products should be exempted from any levy of GST. There should be an effective scheme of refund of CGST / SGST paid on inputs for production of such goods.

Products made from polymers are used in agriculture, education, healthcare, industry and infrastructure sectors. It

Although separate department may exist for GST Administration for CGST and SGST, single window system

GST AND CST

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should be followed for return filling and assessment.

RECYCLING EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY & SERVICE PROVIDERS:

Cross Utilization of Central GST with State GST should be allowed.

To develop a sustainable society we should enforce 3R's – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Plastics can easily be recycled and conducive environment should be created for entrepreneurs to invest.

The rate of CST may be reduced from the existing 2% to 1% in line with the Government's original plan of phasing out CST over time.

Waste Recycling Equipments should be given 100% exemption from levy of CENVAT, VAT, and Other Taxes

Income Tax (CBDT, Ministry Of Finance) Incentives for attracting capital in the processing sector that includes expanding MSME scheme to cover all plastic processing machines for capital subsidy.

Free import of all types of waste recycling machines should be allowed.

100% depreciation on dies and moulds used in for plastic industry should be allowed.

All services provided for Solid Waste Management Systems and Waste Recycling should be exempt from Service Tax.

Additional Depreciation rate should be increased to 40% for New Plant & Machineries purchased.

Profits accruing from recycling of plastic Waste should be subjected to lower rates of Income Tax.

SPECIAL STATUS TO BE GIVEN TO WASTE

Hope you would consider these submissions favorably.

President in communication with All India Association of Industries, New Excelsior Building, th th 6 Floor, A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 on 26 February, 2015 manufacturing economy and substantial portion of consumer economy thus affecting consumer price index and contribution to inflationary pressure. It is in this context that we present our view point that will have direct bearing on inflation, balance of payment, employment generation, strengthening of local manufacturing and an opportunity to evolve as export to the global consuming markets.

We, The All India Plastic Manufacturers association representing plastic processing sector largely comprising of Small and Medium Enterprises would like to submit proposals to revitalize the limping plastic processing sector as a result of unprecedented rise in raw material costs, cheap imports of finished products under FTA's, ever increasing tax burden, procedural complexity to remain in compliance and unviable fresh investments in plant and equipment stagnating growth of the industry.

We are enclosing herewith our proposal for Maharashtra State Pre-Budget Memorandum 2015-16.

Sir, Plastics today are inevitable parts of almost all segments of

DETAILED COVERAGE OF ISSUES & JUSTIFICATIONS

Sr.No. I

ISSUE

JUSTIFICATION

Taxation

 Rationalization of taxes for level playing field

1) Implementation of GST

across Pan India.

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Implementation of GST should be done on top priority across the country.

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Plastic products should be taxed at lowest rate of GST, as they are items of mass consumption affecting every household.

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Export of finished products should be exempted from any levy of GST. There should be an effective scheme of refund of CGST / SGST paid on inputs for production of such goods.

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Although separate department may exist for GST Administration for CGST and SGST, single window system should be followed for return filling and assessment.

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Cross Utilization of Central GST with State GST should be allowed.

2) Removal of LBT / Octroi / Entry Tax 

Taxes like VAT, Service Tax, Octroi, Cess, LBT, Profession Tax, Panchayat Body taxes, electricity duty and Excise etc. should be exempted on procurement of raw materials and intermediary products for production or trading of goods meant for exports.

3) Rationalization of Property Taxes on Industrial undertaking.

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 Technology Up gradation is a necessity of the hour for

Policies & Regulations 1) Single window clearance for all MSME units 2) Rationalization of labour laws for a unit employing less than 50 people. 3) Rationalization of Factory Act for Small & Medium Enterprises.

making Indian plastics industry competitive in this volatile market. Since the cost of development of new technology is very high, assistance is sought for establishment of a separate Technology Up-gradation Fund for plastic industries.

4) Special incentive & concessions for Technical upgradation of MSME units.

III

 Encouragement to manufacturing in the State of

Manufacturing 1) Encouragement to manufacturing units by rationalizing taxation & policies to make them remunerative.

Maharashtra

2) Current situation is eroding viability of MSME units in most of urban cities of Maharashtra and hence, there is a trend to shift.

 Lack of Skilled and Semi skilled human resources is

Skill Development 1) In order to elevate acute shortage of skilled & semi skilled human resources, emphasize on skill development using existing institutions as well as leading trade organizations.

hampering growth of the Industry.

2) It is also imperative that the quality of skills has to be refined in order to meet competitive challenges in manufacturing.

 NEED TO FACILITATE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Infrastructure 1) Most of the Industrial Estates promoted by state have extremely poor roads & other infrastructures making transportation difficult. 2) Quality of Power has to improve with guaranteed continuity of supply which is necessary for most of the new generation machines employing Micro Processor based Technologies. 3) Some of the industrial areas are not maintained by the local civic authorities making them aesthetically poor. This is in contrast to Prime Minister's vision of “Make in India” & “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.” Emphasis will go a long way in creating good work environment.

 To address continual growth of Industrial activity in the

Measures to safeguard Industries in Maharashtra 1) By & large, the government machinery remains non receptive to the needs of manufacturing centre in Maharashtra. This in addition to spiraling cost structure and shortage of human resource is compelling units to shift to places offering better opportunities.

State of Maharashtra.

2) Addressing these issues will stop further erosion.

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President in communication with Shri Alok Shukla, I.A.S., Jt. Secretary, TRU,Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Tax Research Unit), Govt. of India, South Block, New Delhi – 1 on 12th March, 2015 the above Category shall also be 12.5% applicable, hence aggregate tax burden of 27.5%.

Cc : Mr. Babu Khan, Senior Director, Confederation of Indian Industry, The Mantosh Sondhi Centre, 23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 (India)

This will force the MSME either to shift to unorganized sector or take protection under various excise exemption available to them.

Mr. Avinash Sharma, Jt. Director, THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF INDIA (ASSOCHAM), 5, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021

Already Stores, Malls, Retail chain have been charging for plastics carry bags in the last few years and have been successful in adding crores of rupees to their profits. Actually the revenue on account of these charges on carry bags was to be used for “Solid Waste Management” as per the Notification of MoEF. This revenue can be used for the “Swachch Bharat Abhiyan”.

Ms. Rupa Naik, All India Association of Industries, New Excelsior Building,6th Floor, A.K. Nayak Marg,Fort, Mumbai 400001 Mr. P S Singh, Head- Chemicals and Petrochemicals, FICCI, Industrys Voice for Policy Change, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110 001

Request of AIPMA to increase Import Duty for Cheap finished products from China: AIPMA in its Pre-Budget Memorandum had requested Government to enhance Import duty of Plastic finished products imported from China to give boost to domestic manufacturers and also to give boost to “Make in India” slogan of our Prime Minister. This issue has not been addressed in this Budget.

Sub: Notification No.12/2015-Central Excise dated 1st March, 2015. With reference to above Notification, we beg to inform that Under Chapter 3923.2100, the Excise Duty has been increased from existing 12.36% to 15% instead of 12.5% as in other cases. Sir, this increase “IS NOT ACCEPTEABLE” by our Association as it will lead to hardships to the Plastic Processors of the above item. Moreover in Maharashtra, the VAT under

We humbly request you to consider the above points for the benefit of the Plastics Industry.

Memorandum submitted by Mr Rituraj Gupta, President AIPMA to DCPC regarding Order dated 03.03.2015 of National Green Tribunal (NGT)-Meeting dated 7th April,2015, Conference Room No. 220, 'A' Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. 1. To restrict the use of plastic bottle and multi layered plastic package by imposing a ban on packaging of carbonated soft drink and liquor immediately and to gradually phase out the use of plastic packaging for all other non-essential items. 2. To consider and make appropriate changes in Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011. 3. To restrict the use of plastic for packaging purpose of various other non essential consumer items. 4. To take steps on implementation of recommendations of Khwaja Committee Report. 5. Effective measures are taken to make responsible the seller of products using plastic material for packaging to recycle and/or dispose of the packaging material in an authorized and approved manner. 6. To adopt the principle of “Extended Producer's Liability” and ensure that commercial entities using of such non biodegradable plastic packaging internalize the health and environmental costs of using such packing.

CC: Honorable Minister Mr. Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Ministry of Environment & Forest, New Delhi. Honorable Minister Mr. Kalraj Mishra, Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, New Delhi. A PIL was filed by an NGO “Him Jagriti Uttaranchal Welfare Society” on which the court directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principle Bench, New Delhi to study impact of plastics on the environment and human health. There were prayers in the petition which focused on the responsibilities of the end users in controlling the solid waste management and putting the onus of collection and recycling of waste of the products on the seller. The NGT called forward five respondents in the case: (a) Union of India (MOeF), (b) Central Pollution Control Board, (c) Directorate General of Health Services, (d) Food, Safety and Standards Authority of India, (e) The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association of India (AIPMA). During the hearing Tetra Pak Association impleaded their stand on the ban on use of Plastics.

The prayers in the petition stated the following:-

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and other laminated packages are unsafe and health hazard'. Besides, the plastic is creating problems and letting out toxic chemicals, monomers and heavy metals such as antimony, lead, mercury and chromium. The applicant pleaded to ban the use of plastics and in particular PET bottles, tetra packs, laminated pouches and other packaging forms.

 A plastic pouch: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 77 percent compared to a steel can;  Plastic milk One-third compared to alternatives;  Plastic brick coffee package 68 to 76 percent compared to a steel can.  Replacing

Impleads filed in the case as on date:

plastics with alternative materials

would:

As on date Organisation of Plastic Processors in India (OPPI), Tetra Pak, Indian Beauty and Hygiene Association (IBHA), PET Container Manufacturers Association (PCMA) have impleaded in the case.

 Require the use of 57 percent more energy.  Produce 61 percent more greenhouse gas emissions.

Suggestions and Solutions of AIPMA:

It is also anticipated with our various meetings with stakeholders from the Plastic's industry, polymer producers, recyclers, FMCG producer that few more associations will implead in the case like Recyclers Association, Beverage Association, Confectionery Association, FICCI, CII, Plastics associations like PMAR, CPMA, etc have planned to implead in this petition.

 Plastic waste management Work  Should be responsibility of municipal corporations.  All stake holders, can offer help in  Developing logistics etc. to the municipal corporation

if necessary.  Brands can play an active role in educating the consumers.

AIPMA opposes this order on the grounds of Technical and other factors and would like to request DCPC to voice our decent. The Decent on technical grounds are that none of the listed Plastics in the Petition namely Packaging film's from Polyethylene or Polyethylene Terephthalate leech or contain any chemicals in proportions beyond FDA specified limits which would harm any Pharma or Food Product packed in the packaging within the self-life of the product.

 Training Programme to schools  Specific Collection Centers  Linkage with a social cause.  Media  To work out strategy  Support Local Bodies in Recycling process training

We also oppose the NABL lab reports as they are not supported with proven data as required.

 Support Development of newer easier and cheaper

processes to recycle the waste.

We reiterate our claim that littering is the main cause for plastics in environment and the waste management system failure in collection adds to these problems. Central government has issued a notification to collect a small fee to provide plastic bags which would in turn be utilized for funding the waste management program, but till now these funds are being utilized by the private collectors who have implemented the scheme. It is littering habit and undisciplined disposal of waste which is creating a problem and not the material's that we are using. Like Plastics you can see also paper, cloth, etc flying and littered around but they degrade or decompose with time so they are not considered for a ban whereas Plastics which are collected and recycled are requested to be banned.

 Plastics will never be seen littered if government support

and implement compulsory schemes like:  Banning Littering Habits with stricter laws as seen

worldwide.  Enforcing use of Plastic Waste upto 10% in Bitumen

road Construction Projects. This will not only improve road quality but consume the waste collected in the dumps and littered on the roads.  Provide subsidy to recyclers doing road waste

recycling.  Provide subsidies to machine producers developing

We repeat our demand for implementation of Waste Management systems in line with the Khwaja Committee Report approved by the honorable Supreme Court of India in the year 2000.

newer technology for waste management and recycling systems.  Enforce Plastics to Fuel plants in every city of India for

non-recyclable plastics like multi-layer films.

Plastics packaging's durability enables:

Initiatives proposed by AIPMA

 Reusability in storage bins,

AIPMA - appeal that concerned Ministries, and authorities to have on Board of their Expert Panel - Polymer Scientists and Technically qualified Plastics consultants etc., along with the Industry wizards, who could give corrective data on Plastics from time to time.

 Sealable food containers and  Refillable sports bottles.  Energy Conservation and Less CFP's  Storage of perishable products such as milk over few

months without refrigeration which is very helpful for rural India.  Reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions by:

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AIPMA President Mr. Rituraj Gupta in communication with 1. Shri Ajay Jain, Commissioner of Central Excise, Central Board of Excise & Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi – 110001 2. Shri Deepak Shetty, Commissioner of Central Excise, Central Excise & Customs, Daman,3rd floor, Adarshdham Building, Opp Old Town Police Station, Daman Road, Vapi – 396191 3. Shri V.S. Krishnan, Chief Commissioner of Central Excise, Central Excise Bldg. 4th Floor, 115, M.K. Road, Mumbai – 400020 on 27th May, 2015 amendments have also been made in the exemption notification no.12/2012-CE, dated: 17.03.2012. The Fifth Schedule of the Finance Bill, 2015 in clause (b) for entry in column (4) specifies the rate of excise duty for tariff items 39232100, 39232910 and 39232990 as “18%”.

Cc : 1) Hon'ble Shri Arun Jaitley, Cabinet Minister for Finance 2) Hon'ble Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce Industry (Independent Charge) 3) Shri Surjit Kumar Chaudhary, IAS, Secretary, DCPC

However, if the new serial numbers 148B, 148C and 148D inserted in the notification no.12/2015-CE, dated: 01.03.2015 are pursued, it is found that exemption is also available for the product “sacks and bags”. The relevant entries are produced for the sake of convenient reference as follows:-

4) Shri Avinash Joshi, IAS, Joint Secretary, DCPC Recently, our Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley has increased the rate of excise duty from 12.36% (including Education Cess and SHE Cess) to 12.5% (without any Education Cess and SHE Cess) for most of the products. In addition to this, SI.NO

Tariff Heading

Description product

Rate of Duty

148B

3923 21 00

Sacks and bags, other than for industrial use

15%

148C

3923 21 00

All goods, other than goods mentioned at SI.No.148B above

12.50%

148D

3923 29

All goods

12.50%

From the above table we find that rate of excise duty has been increased from 12% to 15% on Sacks and bags falling under 39232100 other than for industrial use. Alternatively, we can say that sale of sacks and bags to industrial use,in such case excise duty attracts at the rate 12.5% and not 15%. Furthermore, the duty for all goods of 392329 is specified as 12.5% in the exemption notification. Consequently, the rate of excise duty for 39232910 and 39232990 is 12.5%. It is submitted that the overall effect of the amendment is that the rate of excise duty for chapter 3923 pertaining to Sacks and Bags is as follows:Heading

Rate of excise duty

39232100 other than industrial use

15%

39232100 for industrial use

12.5%

3923291012.5%39232990

12.5%

39232990

12.5%

It is further submitted that the net result is that the sacks and bags for other than industrial use be leviable to excise duty at the rate of 15% whereas all other sacks and bags will be leviable to excise duty at the rate of 12.5%. Our opinion, the practice of the government to resort to such a complicated procedure to specify the rate of excise duty for “sacks and bags” is not understandable. When the government had to keep rate of excise duty for all sacks and bags at 12.5% and those used for other than industrial use at 15% then what was the need to

specify the rate of excise duty as 18%? And also the approach to amend the notification. All bags and sacks are chargeable @ general rate of 12.5%. The only exceptional rate applicable to 39232100 is 15% for other than industrial use. This amendments is surely going to keep The Manufacturers of “Sacks and bags” busy in determining the rate of excise duty applicable on their product.

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AIPMA President in communication with 1) Shree Karnail Singh IRS, Commissioner Central Excise & Customs & Service Tax, Daman, 4th Floor, Adarsh Dham Bldg., Daman Road, Vapi on 25th June, 2015 2) Shri Surjit Kumar Chaudhary, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001 Cc

use of the bags. As such there is a need for the Department to clarify in the matter.

:Shri Jasbir Singh, Consultant (Chemicals), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001

It is further submitted that there is also urgent need for the government to distinguish between plastic bags which are generally intended for industrial packing and the bags of plastic which are used for carrying items of daily use popularly known as “carry bags”. The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has defined the meaning of a plastic carry bag to exclude material used for packaging goods which are sealed before they are used. The definition is reproduced below for ready reference and also annexed & marked as Exhibit B, is the copy of said-Rule.

Sub: Discriminatory rate of Excise (Cenvat) duty levied sacks and bags made of polyethylene, other than for industrial use in Budget, 2015- 16. An amendment to Notification No. 12/2012-CE dtd 01/03/2012 introduced vide notification no. 12/2015 CE dated 01-03-2015 has caused a huge upheaval in trade involving plastic bags made of polymers of ethylene (polyethylene for short), falling under Chapter Heading 39232100.

Rule 3(b) of Waste (Management and Handling) AmendmentRules, 2011 “carry bags” mean bags made from any plastic material, used for the purpose of carrying or dispensing commodities but do not include bags that constitute or form an integral part of the packaging in which goods are sealed prior to use.

The issue Prior to budget 2015-16, sacks and bags of polyethylene as well as other plastics, including poly vinyl chloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP), etc. were liable to basic excise duty at uniform duty rate of 12% ad valorem. In Budget of 2015-16 the Tariff Rate on these products were hiked to 18% ad valorem. However by exemption notification 7/2015 CE dated 01-032015, sacks and bags made of polyethylene “other than for industrial use” are made liable to higher duty at 15% advalorem, whereas sacks and bags of polyethylene for industrial use are liable to concessional duty at the rate of 12.5%, and sacks and bags of other plastics are also liable to concessional duty at the rate of 12.5% advalorem, irrespective whether they are used for industrial purpose or not. Annexed herewith and marked as Exhibit A, is copy of notification 7/2015 CE dated 01-03-2015.

It is also mentioned that as per Maharashtra Plastic Carry Bags (Manufacture and Usage) Rules, 2006, “carry bags” means plastic bags which have a self-carrying feature commonly known as vest type bags or any other feature used to carry commodities, such as “ D” punched bags; It may therefore be mentioned that whereas carry bags have distinct self-carrying feature, these are absent in other plastic bags, hence these are primarily meant for industrial packaging use. Hence, as per the amendment, and going by environmental norms, the basic intention of the Ministry is to distinguish carry bags from plastic bags used for packing in industry. The primary concern behind making this distinction is on grounds that while carry bags are used indiscriminately and discarded likewise, thereby causing environmental harm; other plastic bags used in the industrial field are viewed as a necessity in industrial packing and therefore are not placed within the same restrictions applicable to carry bags. There is therefore a clear need for the Government to distinguish between plastic bags of polyethylene meant for industrial packing from plastic bags, which answer to the description of carry bags. Plastic bags of polyethylene, other than carry bags, being generally meant for industrial use deserve to be extended the same rate of excise duty as applicable to plastic bags made of other plastics.

Not only does it appear discriminatory to levy a higher rate of 15% duty on polyethylene bags other than for industrial use, but great confusion has been caused in this industry by the use of the phrase “other than for industrial use”, which has nowhere been defined, either in the aforesaid notification or in the Central Excise Act, 1944 or in the Central Excise Tariff, Act, 1975 or in the rules made there under. To avoid any potential future disputes with the department, most manufacturers have found it expedient to charge duty at the rate of 12.5% on polyethylene bags cleared to trade in general are charged to duty at the higher rate of 15% advalorem. This has resulted in the traders protesting that they too are supplying polyethylene bags for industrial use and hence should be supplied such goods at the concessional rate of 12.5%. However, the manufacturers of these bags are charging duty at the rate of 15% only for the reason that there are no criteria in place to determine the precise meaning of the phrase “other than for industrial use”. In this way, traders who supply such goods to the industry lose out to competition, due to higher rate of duty applied on plastic bags of polyethylene supplied to them by the manufacturers.

We would also like to bring to your kind notice that polyethylene bags, are the most convenient and economical method used for packing and transporting products. It is widely used in packing everyday items such as groceries, daily use vegetables, and is virtually indispensable for packaging items that involve liquids/moisture e.g. curds, juices, fresh vegetables, milk, freshly prepared take away items, meats, fish and fish products etc., and are indispensable in protecting products against ingress of moisture.

Even the supplies made to the trade should be considered either Industrial use or non-Industrialuse depending on actual

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pack products manufactured in organized/unorganized sector. Therefore such use should also be termed as industrial use products and be extended to plastic bags meant for industrial use bags.

The packing bags are normally used in small, medium and large scale industries as well as Gruh / Gram udyog, etc., as a packing material to pack the products in the bags. To give some examples of above similar items should be considered as Industrial Use and subject to lower rate of duties: 

Only carry bags are sold and used not as the packing material not as a means to carry products post sale over the counter. The levy of higher rate of duty on polyethylene bags will only serve to encourage unregistered manufacturers who do not pay any duty and may even result in mis-declaration of product.

Agarbatti manufacturers- there are also people who manufacture agarbatti's in their house. Also many other Household industry produce like those under Khadi& Gram Udhyog Scheme fall under this category and are Industrial use.

SUBMISSION

Liner bags used by companies in small quantity. These are normally bought from traders.

In the circumstances explained above, it is requested that some enabling provisions such as marking such polyethylene bags with the words “for  Ziploc bags used in industrial use” at variety of companies production stage and manufacturing President acknowledges efforts of extending the jewelry, spectacles, concessional rate of Shri. Hiten Bheda, Chairman spare parts, normally duty to such marked AIPMA Taxation & Fiscal Policies Committee bought from traders. bags, whether cleared for his contribution  Bags used for directly to industry or to in making presentations regarding various repacking bulk trade, should be Fiscal Issues from time to time. products, in shops introduced, or the words also become a basic “other than for industrial Mr. Hiten Bheda packing material and use”. In Notification are procured from 12/2012-CE dated traders. 01/03/2012, Sr. No. 148B, should be substituted with words “other than carry bags”.  Repacking of milk, dahi etc., and selling by small traders/manufacturers. This will go a long way in mitigating the confusion that presently exists in the trade. Many such examples can be cited to prove that plastic packing bags defined above are prima facie packing material procured to We look forward to your kind consideration in the matter. 

President in communication with Shri Mahendra Kumar, Secretary, Tariff Commission, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, th th 7 Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110003 on 10 July, 2015 them in MSME segment engaged in the Processing Sector.

Cc: Shri Arun Agarwal, Director, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dept. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals,Room No.233, AWing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

 Plastic processing pillar of economy in most of the

advanced economies

This has reference to your letter dated 29 May, 2015 regarding Plastic Industry update and overview covering various areas. The details are attached herewith for your perusal.

 Per capita consumption of the world is - 28 kg v/s india's 9.7

kg  Western Europe Germany, Uk, Italy, Spain, Austrialia,

1. 2. 3. 4.

Structure of the Industry List of Manufacturers Major Players – organised sector, Medium, SSI Installed capacity and production for the years up to 2015 5. Demand/supply consumption scenairo for the years upto 2015 6. Impact of FTAs 7. Factors driving Growth – issues and challenges 1. Structure Scenairo)

Japan, Korea, Taiwan - more than 100 kg and now china per capita is - 38 kg  Global economic growth is genrally interlinked to plastic

consumption Usa –109 kg, china – 45 kg, brazil – 32 kgs India Per Capita Consumption in 12-13

9.7 kg

Per Capita Consumption in 12-13 - 13 kg (Virgin + Recycled) Virgin Polymer consumption in 12-13 11.8 MMT No of Processing units - about 30,000 No of processing Machines - ~ 113,000 Processing Capacity - 30 MMT Processing Capacity CARG - 13 % last 5 years No. of plastics machinery mfg units - ~ 200 Investment in Machinery - ~ US $ 5 Billion Investment required for next 5 yrs - ~10 Bn US$ (Project Invest.)

of the Industry ( GLOBAL v/s INDIAN

 Per capita consumption of 9.7 kgs expected to rise to 20kgs

by year 2020.  Material consumption of 11 Mn Mta to rise to 18 Mn Mta by

2018.  Plastic trade registered turnover of Rs. 90,000 which will

rise to 1,37,000 crores by 2018 Over 50,000 units bulk of

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Rising Exports of Value Added Plastic Products

Composition of India's Plastic Products Exports

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2. List of Manufacturers

3. Major Polymers - Manufacturing Capacity  2012-13 : Capacity : 10.4 MMT Consumption : 11 MMT  2016-17 : Capacity : 15.2 MMT

Consumption : 16.5 MMT (Est.)

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PET Capacity:- Bottle Grade : 2012-13 : 900 KT 2016-17 : 1800 KT - For Film Appln. : 2012-13 : 410 KT 2016-17 : 670 KT PS Capacity: - HIPS/GPPS: 460 KT - EPS: 120 KT

Manufacturing Capacity is being continuously augmented to meet increasing demand Tiny, Micro, Small and Medium Sector

Challenges for SMEs

India, By 2020 will be a developed and prosperous nation where every Indian will see Good Governance, Development, Good education with globally competitive employable vocational skill. Growth density will reach over 75%.

 Provision of - four basic requirements to SMEs -

land, finance, technology and market.  De Reservation of Plastic Products from exclusive of

SMEs List of Manufacture

“India will have more enterprises leading to a large number of employment generators rather than employment seekers. India will find grounds for new challenges and opportunities in sectors like: Agriculture, Infrastructure, Energy, and Rural Development & Packaging” which are Drivers of MSME Sector

 Free flow of

The share of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in GDP of the country is expected to touch double-digit growth from the current 8% in Plastics.

 Need of financial support from Ministry for Small

The pace and volume for de-reservation of the Plastic items has accelerated -encouraging Multinational sector to grab all those items thereby leaving very small range of items for exclusive manufacture in the SME Sector. imports of Plastic Items & Finished Goods into India To meet this challenge……. & Dereservation

Sector in line of Technology Upgradation Fund

Indian MSME has over – 45,000 to 50,000 processing units Making it a backbone of GDP growth. The Plastic SME sector in India is growing at an exceptionally fast rate. Consistent growth has been double the GDP growth of India

 Technological Upgradaiton & Skill Development  SME Cluster formations in all States  The incidence of Taxes are comparatively high as far

(Big converters are Limited)

as SMEs are concerned as against Global scenario

4. Indian Polymer Demand:~24MMT by 2022/23

India Polymer demand growing twice that of GDP

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Manufacturing Capacity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major Players (Thermoplastics) Fig. in KT

New Capacity addition during 2013/14 to 2016/17 : 4.8 MMT 5. Demand & Consumption, Capacity

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Consumption to cross 14 MMT in 2016-17 at a CARG of >10% 6. Impact of FTAs "India with large and ever increasing consumption of plastic products remains vulnerable to FTA's mainly as it opens up gates for finished products at prices that renders the domestic processing noncompetitive.

FTA's also open up opportunity for back door entry for manufacturers based in developed countries through their subsidiaries established in countries with whom India has FTA, effectively undermining the very objective of FTA's.

It is ironical that although India's polymer manufacturing industry is protected with import duties and anti dumping duties on raw materials for ensuring ROI on large investment by polymer manufacturers, the down stream industry has been left vulnerable to imports from countries with whom India has FTA. These imports lead to erosion of domestic manufacturing as well as to import dependence resulting in precious foreign exchange drain on the economy.

Under such scenario, the processing sector refrains from new investments in manufacturing and thus erodes the opportunity for becoming sourcing hub for global consumption, possibility to earn foreign exchange through exports and last but not the least to generate employment opportunities across value chain."

7. Factors driving Growth – issues and challenges  Agriculture

Growth Pattern

 Housing

 It is expected that western half of India with relatively

high degree of industrialization will contribute to the growth over next decade.

 Healthcare  Transportation

 The eastern half with concentration of population and

Growth strategy for plastics industry

large potential for development will provide impetus to growth in the following decades.

 Aligning India's import tariff structure to international

norms

Growth Accerelators

 Industry infrastructure development

 GDP growth

 Accelerated

implementation of PCPIRs – fillip to industry growth

 Lifestyle  Infrastructure

 Establishment of the 2 Plastic Parks already approved

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 Control imports of finished products using FTA's and

by DCPC

under invoicing by increasing import duty on finished products to 15% from current 10%

 Focused development of the domestic processing

industry

 While import duty of 7.5 % may be continued on

 Global scale operations

commodity plastics to protect local manufacturers, imports of Engineering plastics and Specialty polymers not produced locally should be allowed at 5% of import duty.

 Broad-basing use of plastics in agriculture  Micro irrigation,  Agri packaging & post-harvest management

CURRENT ISSUES

 Use of mandation to push plastics use in specific

 Proposed Ban on Plastic Packaging

applications

 Proposed Ban on PET

Joint efforts involving all industry stakeholders towards making India a global player

 Littering and Waste Management

UNLASHING THE POTENTIAL

What is the real issue????

 Improve infrastructure for manufacturing with supply

 Who is responsible for this messy surrounding???

of quality power

 Environmental Issues

 Facilitate finance to the sector through regulated

 Lack of awareness on Post use Handling of Plastics

shadow banking.

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4Râ&#x20AC;ŚKEY TO THE CLEAN AND GREEN ENVIRONMENT. World Class Recycling Technology is available why should we shy away from Plastics in the name of Pollution

We Have An Exclusive Range Of Containers, Insulated Tiffins, Casseroles, Pet Jars & Bottles and Back To School Products.

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REPORTS OF MEETINGS, SEMINARS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY TEAM AIPMA Report on the Interaction Meeting with Honâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ble Minister Shri Ananth Kumar & DCPC Officials on 6th September, 2014 at 11.00 am at Hotel Leela, Mumbai Report by Arvind Mehta After lot of perusal from myself & Kailashbhai, a round table interaction with National Associations with Highest level possible with Government of India happened at Mumbai with very big initiative of our parent Minister Shri Ananth Kumar, who himself proposed to meet Small Effective National Association groups together & have meaningful dialogue for future roadmap of growth for plastic industry of India.

Association of Synthetic Fibre Industry (ASFI) &

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET),

who organised on behalf of DCPC at Hotel Leela perfectly. Two members from each Association were invited to give Power Point presentation on what our sector wants. We presented many points; Raising of Import Duty on finished plastic goods which are being imported at NIL rate or very low duty 1.5 % from FTA countries & others, say China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand etc. We asked for raising import duty to 15%. He asked whether Indian Converters can make it of the same quality & same price so consumers do not suffer. We said Indian Plastic Processors can make it & can be of better quality.

Mr. Hiten Bheda as Chairman Taxation Committee & undersigned interacted & made the presentation on behalf of AIPMA. Kailashbhai, Rajubhai did lot of PR work with all important officials from DCPC, CIPET who came and were very happy with their hospitality. It happened as never before in the past. For the first time full Department of Chemicals &Fertilizers, those who matter in formulating policies were present 100% with Joint Secretary Shri Avinash Joshi, Secretary Shri Indrajit Pal and above all Minister present & best possible interaction for three continuous hours.

He was convinced & agreed to support us for raising duty of finished goods to 15%. Earlier he was also convinced about raising the Excise exemption limit for SMEs from 1.5 Cr to 5 Crores. Creation of Technology Upgradation Fund on the lines of Textiles Upgradation Fund, CLSS was also conveyed. Import Duty on polymers, open import of plastic scrap, were also highlighted by us. His logic was very clear, anything which hurts national manufacturers at loss cannot be encouraged. May be Polymers, Converters or Machine Manufacturers and bottom line is that End Consumers has to get benefit. Within this framework he will support. On this line he has requested to make a joint and common representation on tariffs i.e. import duty and excise, anti dumping duty, which will be taken as a reference for future, keeping in interest of all in value chain of Plastic Industry.

Hon.'ble Minister picked up bullet points of concern topic & addressed

National Associations invited were :1.

The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA)

Organisation of Plastics Processors of India (OPPI)

Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturers Association (CPMA)

All India Flat Tape Manufacturers' Association (AIFTMA)

Plastics Machinery Manufacturers Association of India (PMMAI)

AIPMA slide on loss of processing industry in conversion by way of Polymer Exports & Finished Goods imports, by which we projected loss of value addition to Indian Plastic Processing industry to the tune of Rs 4500 Crores per annum drew special attention & appreciation, for which he asked for more details to take it forward to Finance Ministry, which we will give soon. Overall, it was very fruitful & hope what labour we have put over the years, with this new government we can expect new approach for Indian Plastic Industry and can look at phenomenal & organised growth, which can make India a global player. AIPMA presentation was one of the best and appreciated by Minister.

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The 112th Governing Council Meeting of CIPET was held on 26th September, 2014 at CIPET Centre, Hyderabad Attended by Mr. Kailash Murarka committee has recommended the Terms of Reference (ToR) for selection of a Consultant for suggesting suitable model/future plan of action to enable CIPET in achieving excellence in all its key domains viz: Academic, Technology Support Services and Research. He stated that the final draft of ToR will be deliberated in the next meeting of the Sub-Committee on “Administration & Finance” before submission to G.C. for approval.

In presence of Shri Indrajit Pal – Secretary DCPC, Shri Avinash Joshi – Joint Secretary (Petrochemicals) DCPC, Shri V. K. Mehta – Director (Finance) DCPC, Dr. S. K. Nayak – D.G. CIPET, Shri Kailash Murarka – Past President AIPMA & Chairman – Plastivision India 2017 attended the 112th Governing Council Meeting of CIPET in Hyderabad. DG CIPET informed that some of the GC Members were not attending series of the GC meetings continuously. In this context, Shri Indrajit Pal (President) suggested that the few GC Members who are continuously absent during the past few GC meetings may be replaced with new Members from leading Petrochemicals industries/academic institutions like IOCL, GAIL, Reliance, IITs etc. for the benefit of CIPET. Shri Avinash Joshi – Joint Secretary (Petrochemicals) advised CIPET to submit a fresh proposal to the administrative Ministry for further action in this regard.

Dr. S. K. Nayak briefed about the action taken by CIPET so far for establishment of High Learning Centre-cum-Vocational Training Centre in the premises of Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited (HFL), Hyderabad a subsidiary of HOCL, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals. He stated that for purchase of 20 acres of land from HFL. Dr. S. K. Nayak informed to the members of GC that Shri Indrajit Pal, IAS, Secretary (C&PC) and President - CIPET GC will be superannuating from the services of Government of India on 30.09.2014. In this regard, the Members of G.C. thankfully acknowledged the valuable guidance and kind patronage extended during his tenure as Secretary (C&PC), Govt. of India and President – G.C. for the overall growth and development of CIPET.

Shri Indrajit Pal expressed that the Government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to establish a Petroleum University at Kakinada. In this regard, he suggested that as CIPET is having expertise for establishment of High Learning Centres to run UG & PG Programmes as per AICTE/UGC norms, CIPET should take this opportunity to avail the turnkey project as a Consultant for establishment of the project. Dr. Prakash D. Trivedi, GC Member opined that this is an excellent idea and advised CIPET to take up this prestigious assignment.

Shri Kailash B. Murarka appreciated that the Secretary (C&PC) – Shri Indrajit Pal was more interactive with the members of CIPET GC and the representatives of Plastic Industries and evinced keen interest for the overall growth of petrochemical/downstream plastic industries in the country.

Dr. S. K. Nayak – DG, CIPET informed that the performance of CIPET Centres viz., Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mysore, Hajipur and Amritsar are not up to the mark and these Centres are not able to contribute towards Corpus Fund. In this connection, Governing Council urged CIPET to motivate these non-performing Centres to do for better performance. Shri Kailash B. Murarka, informed that there are lot of Petrochemical and Plastic downstream industries located in the State of Gujarat and suggested that CIPET, Ahemdabad should conduct more Industry-Interaction meetings to deliberate the requirement of industries which would facilitate to take up more assignments for CIPET's revenue generation. Dr. S. K. Nayak informed that the second meeting of the committee constituted for the purpose was held on 5th September, 2014 at Mumbai. After detailed deliberations, the

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AIPMA Delegation Lead by President Shri Rituraj Gupta Visits nd Indian Institute of Packaging, MIDC Marol on 22 October, 2014 Report by Arvind M. Mehta On Wednesday, 22nd October 2014, AIPMA delegation (consisting of President AIPMA Rituraj Gupta, myself, Kailshbhai, joint sec Manoj Shah, Kishore Sampat & Uma Gupta) visited IIP at the invitation of Mr. Saha, Director General IIP and our very good friend or we can call as our neighbour, as they are just located five minutes away by road.

India like HUL, ITC, Marico, Cadbury & full spectrum of companies of India have participated. To our surprise the innovative designed samples, which we saw, were 70% in Plastics. So friends, There is very big scope for all of us. Extraordinary design innovations we see abroad, but they might have been designed in India also quite likely. IIP is largest institute in India for packaging, spread in 12 Acres of land in MIDC Marol. It falls under Commerce Ministry. They have institute branches in Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Banglore & Guwahati. In Mumbai they are building college having BTech & MTech course in packaging. AIPMA is planning an exhibition Plasti World (An exhibition of finished goods with raw material) Along with their event i.e. India Pack in October 2015 on 8th to 11th in NSE Mumbai, basically to support our converters which can benefit them in the long run. Concurrently they are holding world class conference on packaging. This time participation is from 40 countries. To give compliments, DG IIP is the man behind the success. Mr. N.C. Saha is the driving force backed with dynamism, technology driven & always willing to support. Now he is involved by Government of India for incoming new Packaging Policy for exports. He is the prime person in the Committee set up for Export Packaging.

Subject matter was to see their very important activity i.e. “India Star Awards” for Best Designs with innovations in any packaging products which can be in metal, glass, paper, plastics. India Star Biannual Awards are highly recognized by Packaging industry. To our surprise more than 125 companies are participating this year with more than 700 innovative products which we saw. Top notch companies i.e who's who in

AIPMA & IIP joint efforts will give handsome benefits to plastic industry at large.

Report of the visit of President, Mr. Rituraj Gupta to New Delhi on 8th November, 2014 with this data submitted earlier to Ministries.

Following points :- were focus of the Meeting  To prepare a Pre-Budget Memorandum in consultation with

 Mr. Deepak Ballani was also requested to put a representation

Mr.Hiten Bheda and Mr.Arvind Mehta, which needs to be submitted to various Ministries.

on the DIPP to include Plastic and Plastic Products in the “Make in India” campaign launched by the Prime Minister.

 To hold an International Seminar in New Delhi on or around

 Mr.Deepak Ballani proposed that AIPMA to take initiative for

16th May, 2015 possibly at India Habitat Centre and to explore the possibility of getting Government grant for this seminar.

IPR Centre in this new project, as a grant of Rs.65/- Lakhs is available from the Government of India.  He also recommended AIPMA should take the initiative for

 As regards to the funds for Skilled Development Centre, he

data collection, as funds for this job is available from the Government.

has informed us:  The registration has been done which MSME Ministry to

He suggested that on priority a Delegation of PresidentMr.Rituraj Gupta, Shri Arvind Mehta and important members of AIPMA should meet the new Secretary, DCPC Mr.Surjit Kumar Chaudhary and also Secretary MSME, Environment and Commerce at the earliest possible.

establish a Common Facility Centre (CFC). In the application we have mentioned objective as Skilled Development, Design Centre, Testing Laboratory and Display & may be Marketing Centre sponsored by various Companies. After this, he has to apply for DSR (Diagnostic Study Report) where needs total number of members, number of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises and many such data's. Mr.Naresh was requested to co-ordinate with Mr.Deepakji and helping

He also informed that MSME grant for members who have visited K-2013 and PVA-2014 is under process.

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Meeting with DCPC by President Mr. Rituraj Gupta, Mr. Arvind Mehta and th Mr. R. K. Aggarwal on 9 December, 2014 Report by Arvind M. Mehta plastic packaging ban.

It is a matter of great satisfaction for AIPMA, that our views are welcomed by DCPC with more interest & expectation on behalf of plastic industry of India.

Authorities consider people who produce finish products as polluter ie the GOI looks at. Our standard argument was reprocessesors are our assets, zabla bag manufacturers are serving, more employment, does not cut much ice now. They want all must abide by 40 microns minimum or some authorities like association to assure or face the ban as govt is in no position to monitor & ultimately it affects human life which is prime concern of government.

This was very evident on our visit to Delhi when Rituraj Gupta this team & Our North Zone Vice President R K Agarwal met Secretary Shri Surjit Choudhary, Joint Secretary Shri Avinash Joshi in Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on Tuesday 9th Dec 2014 in Delhi for nearly one hour. Serious topics discussed were 1) Pet bottle proposed ban, 2) Supreme Court expected order ie ban on plastic packaging including thin Zabla Bags, 3) AIPMA Pre Budget Memorandum (they have received.)

Now coming back to our ministry appraisal they want us to give solution to the problem. Industry must come forward for reduction of menance ie plastic waste. There should be concrete proposal for plastic waste reduction. Which we do not have & we look at ICPE who say they do not have financial resources.

Points of discussion 1) Proposed Ban on PET Bottles by Drug Ministry. This we explained with our full presentation which was sent earlier. They have received & appreciated it. New Secretary is very learned & has worked on environment when he was in Gujarat where he tackled pollution created by effluents in Vapi & neighbouring areas very successfully.

Matter is serious. To help ICPE for moblising resources which we suggested DCPC should call a meeting of all stake holders of ICPE to be called by ICPE which now is proposed at AIPMA House on 17th Dec. 2014 it is by invitation from ICPE. Our Secretary & Joint Secretary were extremely concerned on the subject. Told us we should encourage recycling of mix waste out which products are made such as benches,fencing etc. Directly they do not have role in Supreme Court case.

He is with AIPMA on the subject & they are suggesting panel of 5 eminent scientists to study PET bottle scientifically then act. We have welcomed suggestion as Pet Bottle usage is not banned anywhere in the world including Advance countries US or Europe. We feel it is work of anti plastic lobby ( maybe glass).

3) AIPMA proposals for Pre Budget. They have gone through thoroughly our concern for FTA & free flow of plastic products imports which we have proposed increase to 15 % from 7.5%. We have also opposed Anti dumping duty on PVC resin & plastic injection moulding machinery.

We are happy that DCPC will take up this issue more forcefully on industry behalf. 2) Proposed ban on Plastic bags & packaging in Supreme Court case to be heard on 18th Dec . This is very very disturbing situation where plastic industry is today. If it happens future of plastic can be different. Many industries will be affected.

Asked for Funds on the line TUF, CLSS they seem to have accepted. If accepted it will be big boost our plastic industry. Other many valuable points were discussed in depth for marathon one hour.

Mr. Rituraj Gupta & Mr. Arvind Mehta earlier visited th Environment Ministry on 28 Nov Delhi along with ICPE chairman Shri KG Ramnathan, Secretary S. K. Ray & met Joint Sec Mr Vishwanath Sinha on the Supreme Court matter on

Today Aipma is seen heard with respect that is the satisfaction. Riturajji, as a President is doing excellent job backed by AIPMA team.

National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemical & downstream Plastics Processing Industry held on 11th December, 2014 at CIPET H.O. Attended by: President, AIPMA Expert Committee Meeting attended by AIPMA President at CIPET Head Office at Chennai. Seen in picture are Prof AJIT Banthia Ex faculty IIT - Kharagpur, Dr (Prof) K Ravichandran Head of Dept of Rubber & Plastics Technology, Madras University of Technology, Chennai & Rajesh Mohta, IPF, Kolkatta.

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CoE-SPIRIT @ CSIR-NCL- Short Report for Expert Panel as on Dec 22, 2014 Attended by President Mr Rituraj Gupta, at Pune CoE has started contributing in its fourth year is in the development of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC), which are clean, efficient, silent and decentralized energy generation devices that convert the chemical energy of hydrogen directly into electricity. PEFCs use a special polymer membrane electrolyte that enables selective permeation of protons from the anode to the cathode in a fuel cell thereby completing the electrochemical reaction of oxidation of hydrogen to water with simultaneous generation of an electric current. CSIR-NCL has been developing special high temperature polybenzimidazole (PBI) based membranes for this purpose. The CoE team is assisting this development by providing crucial support in terms of modeling of the various transport phenomena and chemical reactions that occur in the PEFCs. The purpose of this work is to guide the development of polymer membranes and electrodes with improved proton conductivity and reduced charge transfer resistance. In particular, the CoE team has carried out full 3D simulations of polarization and electrochemical impedance experiments on a PEFC using COMSOL Multiphysics software. The sensitivity of fuel cell performance to various parameters such as the proton conductivities of the polymer membrane and ionomer, the thickness of the polymer membrane, the porosity of the electrode and the electrical resistivity of the graphitepolymer composite bipolar plates were studied using COMSOL.

Research & Scientific Services Program Research Aligned with National Agenda Sustainable Polymers In the fourth year of the CoE-SPIRIT activities, the learning from our extrusion film casting (EFC) and thermoforming research are being applied to develop film grade biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) polymer. Extrusion film casting and thermoforming of PLA is of prime importance to the manufacturing of biodegradable packaging, which we believe is a globally emerging area and is likely to grow in India as well in the near future. PLA suffers from having low melt strength, which limits its applicability in film forming or thermoforming processes that are typically used in manufacturing packaging materials. Our research in this area aims at developing long chain branched PLA with control on molecular architecture in order to improve its melt strength. This is being achieved by either reacting linear PLA with certain peroxides in presence of suitable additives, or by reacting end functional groups of PLA using multifunctional branching agents and clickable groups. We have shown that the PLA so prepared shows increased extensional viscosity (higher melt strength) as well as fewer propensities to form microgels that are detrimental to film properties. Our research is likely to provide important inputs to the practice of extrusion film coating and thermoforming of PLA, and to the development of improved grades of PLA for these applications.

Research of interest to Indian Polymer Industry Polymer Processing

A novel way to improve the melt strength of PLA is to make ionomers of PLA. Electrostatic interactions of the ionic groups in an ionomer impart hindrance to the chain movement in the melt state. This gives drastically different properties to ionomer melt than polymer melt. Depending upon where these ions are present in the chain they can be classified into random and telechelic ionomers. The latter in which the ions are placed at the chain ends, offer precise control on the molecular weight between ionic groups. This makes it a good model system to study their properties. In order to have many ionic groups in the molecule, we have developed a novel route viz making ionomers of star PLA. We have synthesised a six arm star PLA by ring opening polymerization of L-lactide in presence of dipentaerithritol initiator. The hydroxyl end functional groups of this star PLA was then converted into carboxyl functional groups by reaction with succinic anhydride in dry THF. In a subsequent step these acidic groups were neutralised by using non nucleophilic base sodium hydride. We have done a detailed characterization â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1H NMR, 13C NMR, FTIR and GPC of these molecules at each synthesis step to quantify the extent of reaction. The preliminary rheological characterization shows dramatic increase in the storage modulus than that of non ionic star PLA. These ionomers show typical soft solid like behaviour. We have also been able to implement this route to make star PLA having different number of arms. A manuscript is being written presently on this work.

Extrusion Film Casting& Plug-assist Thermoforming In the fourth year of the CoE, comprehensive R&D has been undertaken to develop high melt strength polypropylene (HMSPP) that is expected to perform in a superior manner as compared to a conventional linear (low melt-strength) PP in polymer processing operations such as industrial polymer extrusion film casting and thermoforming processes. In the first research, a biphasic impact copolymer of polypropylene (ICP) was modified with peroxide by reactive extrusion process resulting in reduced melt flow index, improved melt strength, and higher die swell. The polymers were for the first time subjected to systematic rheological and micro structural characterization in an effort to understand their structure-property relations. In shear rheological tests, the modified ICP displayed higher flow activation energy, reduced values of loss tangent and nearly equal frequency dependence of storage and loss modulli. The modified ICP also showed strain hardening behaviour in uniaxial extensional rheology and higher crystallization temperature in differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). All these are definitive indications of the presence of long chain branches (LCB). Fitting the rheological data of modified ICPs with the eXtended Pom Pom (XPP) model indicated the presence of LCB on the higher molecular weight fraction in the polymer, a result which was corroborated with multi-detector high temperature gel permeation chromatography (HT-GPC). More importantly, the matrix and rubber phases of the ICP were separately characterized for presence of long chain branching by rheology, DSC and HT-

Polymers for non-conventional energy applications (PEM fuel cells) Another emerging area globally as well as in India in which the

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ester donors on the olefin polymerization process was explained. Moreover, we also explained the different active sites present in the Ziegler-Natta catalyst.

GPC. The results indicate that while LCB existed in the matrix phase, microgels were present in both phases indicating that the reaction with peroxide occurred in both phases.(Published in Polym. Eng. Sci. DOI 10.1002/pen.23993).

In second paper on DFT simulations, we have shown the donor decomposition with the help of different Lewis acidic species (Al2Et6 and TiCl2Et on the MgCl2 surface) considering two different pathways (ketone and aldehyde pathways). In this paper, we also modified the silyl ester donor to make it more robust against the decomposition.

In the second research, experimental and modeling studies were carried out on the influence of long chain branching in a PP on extrusion film casting process ability. Extrusion film casting (EFC) is an important melt processing operation which is extensively used to make polypropylene(PP) films. Linear PP shows significant amount of necking and draw resonance during EFC. One of the ways to reduce necking is to introduce long chain branches(LCB) on the polymer backbone. The long branches impart extensional strain hardening behavior thereby stabilizing the melt flow. In this work, we investigate the influence of long chain branching in polypropylene on the extent of necking in the EFC process. Laboratory scale EFC experiments were performed on homo polymer PP of linear and long chain branched architectures. Simulations of the EFC process were carried out using the one-dimensionalflow model of Silagy et al., Polym. Eng. Sci.,36, 2614 (1996) into which we incorporate two different multi-mode molecular constitutive equations namely, the 'eXtended Pom-Pom' equation (XPP, for long chain branched PP) and the 'Rolie-Poly' equation (RP-S, for linear PP). Our experimental data confirm that presence of long chain branching in PP reduces the extent of necking and our numerical predictions show qualitative agreement with experimental data, thereby elucidating the role of chain architecture on the extent of necking. (Published in Polym. Eng. Sci. DOI 10.1002/pen.24039)

In the research on catalyst synthesis, two papers were published. In the first paper, insertion copolymerization of vinyl halides using Palladium based catalysts is discussed with a special emphasis on vinyl chloride. Remarkable advances and current state-of-the-ar t developments in catalytic hydrophosphination of alkenes and alkynes are reviewed. The challenges in constructing a C P bond with a special emphasis on metal catalysed (asymmetric) hydrophosphination are highlighted. Only those systems that unambiguously proceed via P H bond addition across a C C/X (X = O, N, S) multiple bond have been covered in this overview. Reviewed examples support the assumption that either strongly chelating ligands or reaction products that act as ligands, enhance the rate of hydrophosphination. The asymmetric variant of this transformation allows installation of p-chiral [enantiomeric excess (ee) up to 82%] as well as C-chiral (ee up to 99%) centres. The limited spectroscopic, mechanistic data and DFT calculations point at two distinctly different mechanisms. In case of hydrophosphination, the metal undergoes oxidative addition and reductive elimination steps (in general), thus changing the oxidation state from M(0) to M(II) and back to M(0). Whereas in asymmetric hydrophosphination it is proposed that the oxidation state of the metal remains unaltered throughout the catalytic cycle. The examples described in this overview showcase the real power of catalytic hydrophosphination in constructing various phosphorus compounds, which may initiate a new era in organophosphorus chemistry. (DOI: /10.1016/j.ccr.2014.01.006)

In a third research, the effect of plug temperature on thickness distribution in plug-assist thermoforming process has been studied. Plug temperature is a key parameter affecting the thickness distribution of components made by plug assist thermoforming. For a specified pair of plug and plastic sheet, the variation in plug temperature can alter the coefficient of friction (COF) between the pair. We show here how temperature dependence of COF influences the nature and extent of biaxial stretching of the sheet and consequently the thickness distribution of the thermoformed component. In the present study, high impact polystyrene (HIPS) sheets were thermoformed into axisymmetric cups using a plug-assist process in which the aluminum plug temperature (Tplug) was varied from ambient to above the glass transition temperature of HIPS. Biaxial strain maps on the surfaces of the formed cups were measured and quantified using Grid Strain Analysis (GSA).Thickness distribution was also measured. Temperature dependent COF between HIPS and aluminum was determined independently using a rotational rheometer. The measured COF was low for Tplug< 100oC. It increased appreciably at and above 100oC. We conclude that when Tplug< 100oC the sheet slips on the plug resulting in biaxial stretching of the base and side walls. For Tplug>100oC, a significant reduction in slip is expected. Matching simulations using a temperature dependent COF showed qualitative agreement with the GSA data. Manuscript is under review in Polym. Eng. Sci.

In the second research on catalyst synthesis, an overview providing insights into the current state-of-the-art solutions to insertion copolymerization of functional olefinic monomers, was presented. The challenges in insertion copolymerization of functional olefinic monomers, with a special emphasis on vinyl halides, are highlighted. The crucial design of the Pd–phosphine sulfonate [Pd(PO)] enables up to 3.6 mol% incorporation of vinyl fluoride (VF) in an ethylene–VF copolymerization reaction. In a significant development, insertion copolymerization of industrially relevant functional olefin, that is, vinyl chloride (VC), was unambiguously ascertained, and adetectable amount of VC (0.4 mol %) was incorporated (at the chain end). In a detailed investigation, the in situ existence of(PO)PdAH species during the polymerization was revealed, and it was demonstrated that these are indeed responsible for VC incorporation. (DOI: 10.1002/pola.26968).  List of patents filed/granted along with the list of

publications by CoE-SPIRIT so far and as proposed.

Polymerization Catalysis

1. K. Chikhalikar, S. Banik, L. Azad, K. Jadhav, S. Mahajan, Z. Ahmad, S. Kulkarni, S. Gupta, P. Doshi, H. Pol, and A. Lele, Polym. Eng. Sci., 2014, published online, to

DFT Simulations & Catalyst Synthesis In first paper on DFT simulations, the effect of different class of

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CoE-Research: 100% External Users: 0% (industry and academia)

appear in print. 2. K. Chikhalikar, A. Deshpande, H. Pol, D. Dhoble, S. Jha, K. Jadhav, S. Mahajan, Z. Ahmad, S. Kulkarni, S. Gupta, and A. Lele, Polym. Eng. Sci., 2014, published online, to appear in print.

4. Glove Box Workstation for polymerization catalyst preparation CoE-Research: 80% External Users: 20% (industry and academia)

3. H. Pol, S. Thete, P. Doshi, and A. Lele, Necking in extrusion film casting: The role of macromolecular architecture; J. Rheol., 2013, 57(2), 559-583

5. Computational Facilities including ser vers / workstations/cluster for modeling & simulation activities of CoE-SPIRIT CoE-Research:75% External Users: 25% (industry and academia)

4. S. Chakraborty, C. Choudhury, and S. Roy, Morphology and Dynamics of Carbon Nanotube in Polycarbonate Carbon Nanotube Composite From Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulation; Macromolecules, 2013, 46 (9), 3631–3638.

 Information on manpower linked with CoE-SPIRIT

activities, directly and indirectly including PhD students working on programs and other students utilizing CoE equipments of others research project to be provided to DCPC.

5. C. Choudhury, A. Kumar, and S. Roy, Characterization of Conformation and Interaction of Gene Delivery Vector Polyethylenimine with Phospholipid Bilayer at Different Protonation State, Biomacromolecles, 2013, 14(10), 3759-3768.

No. of PhD students linked with CoE-SPIRIT activities:17 No. of Project Assistants linked with CoE-SPIRIT activities:21

6. S. Pahari and S. Roy, Evidence and characterization of dynamic heterogeneity in binary mixtures of phosphoric acid and benzimidazole, J. Chem. Phys., 2013, 139, 154701-154712.

No. of Summer trainees/interns linked with CoE-SPIRIT activities: 9  Training activities taken or to be taken under the

7. M. K. Nandi, A. Banerjee, and S. Maitra Bhattacharyya; Non-monotonic size dependence of diffusion and levitation effect: A mode-coupling theory analysis; Journal of Chemical Physics, 2013, 138, 124505 124512

flagship program of LSP of CoE- SPIRIT in the year 2013-14 and 2014-15, as per recommendations of the Expert Panel in 2013, along with targeted professionals / academicians and training content. The following training programs were held in the previous two years of CoE-SPIRIT for UG/PG/PhD students, industry professionals, and academicians:

8. J. Jose and N. Sengupta; Molecular dynamics simulation studies of the structural response of an isolated Ab1–42 monomer localized in the vicinity of the hydrophilic TiO2 surface; European Biophysics Journal, 2013, 42, 487494.

1) A one-Day intensive workshop on Thermal Analysis of Polymeric Materials in which the theory and practice of using sophisticated techniques such as DSC, TGA, DMA, etc. was taught. This was a day-long intensive hands-on and classroom teaching course taught by Dr. (Mrs.) Neelima Bulakh of CSIR-NCL. The training program was conducted at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML).

9. H. Pol, S. Banik, LB Azad, S. Thete, P. Doshi, and A. Lele, Nonisothermal analysis of extrusion film casting process using molecular constitutive equations, Rheo. Acta, 2014, 53(1), 85-101. 10. S. Gaikwad, S. Deshmukh, and S. H. Chikkali, PdPhosphine sulfonate Bravely Battles the “Vinyl halide Insertion Polymerization” Barricade. J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem.2014, 52, 1-6.

11. V. Koshti, S. Gaikwad, and S. H. Chikkali, Contemporary avenues in catalytic P-H bond addition reaction: A case study of hydrophosphination. Coord. Chem. Rev.2014,265, 52-73.

Course content includes principles of thermal analysis, types of thermal charac. techniques such as DSC, TGA, DMA, etc., applications of thermal analysis to determine crystallization, glass transition, degradation of materials and to determine composition of mixtures/blends/composites; live demonstration and lab tours; best practices in thermal analysis, mini workshop on data interpretation and case studies followed by latest developments in this field of study.

 Details

of utilization (% time utilization) of equipments procured by CoE-SPIRIT for the CoE research and by external users including industry and educational institutes.

1. High-temp. Gel Permeation Chromatograph (HT-GPC) CoE-Research: 80% External Users: 20% (mainly industry)

2) A one-Day intensive training program on Gel Pe r m e a t i o n C h r o m a t o g r a p h y ( G P C ) o f Macromolecular Materials: This was a day-long intensive hands-on and classroom-teaching course taught by senior scientist Mrs. Deepa Dhoble of CSIR-NCL. The training program was conducted at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and

2. High shear Capillary Rheometer CoE-Research: 60% External Users: 40% (industry and academia) 3. Advanced Rotational Rheometer

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in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML) using the HT-GPC purchased using CoE-SPIRIT funds, among others.

suspensions and emulsions; special applications of direct relevance to paints industry, lab demos, analysis and interpretation of rheological data from paints rheological tests.

5) A five-day hands-on training program on Application of Density Functional Theory (DFT)to problems of interest to chemical industry was taught by Dr. Kumar Vanka (CSIR-NCL) specifically for personnel from Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. (IOCL). The training program was conducted at CSIR-NCL using come of the computational facilities purchased using CoE-SPIRIT funds.

Course content includes: Principles of Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)/ Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). Theory of separation and detection. Understanding the instrument including various sampling techniques, columns and detectors. Applications of SEC/GPC including molecular weight distribution/averages determination, branching frequency/ distribution determination and other structural aspects for synthetic and natural polymers. Best practices in SEC/GPC. Emphasis on HT-GPC techniques with live demo of experiments and a detailed lab tour. Mini workshop on data interpretation with real data. Quick update on latest developments in this field.

Course content includes introduction tofundamentals of density functional theory and teaching through a case study approach in which several DFT problems related to catalysis are solved in presence of the course instructor. The following training programs are planned to be held in 2014-15for UG/PG/PhD students, industry professionals, and academicians: 1) A one-Day intensive training program on Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) of Macromolecular Materials: This is a day-long intensive hands-on and classroom-teaching course taught by senior scientist Mrs. Deepa Dhoble of CSIR-NCL. The training program will be conducted on July 19, 2014 at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML) using the HT-GPC purchased using CoE-SPIRIT funds, along with other GPC's.

3) A one-Day intensive workshop on Particle Size Analysis & Colloidal Stability using DLS: Nano to Micro scale. This training program was conducted by Dr. Suresh Bhat of CSIR-NCL at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML). Ta r g e t a u d i e n c e : U G / P G / P h D s t u d e n t s i n paints/colloids/pharma/polymers or materials sci. field, paints/polymer/plastics/pharma/cement/FMCGindustry professionals, and academicians teaching courses in paints/pharma//polymerscience/ chemical engineering and related disciplines.

Target audience: UG/PG/PhD students in polymers or materials sci. field, polymer/plastics industry professionals, and academicians teaching courses in polymerscience /plastics engineering disciplines. Course content includes: Principles of Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)/ Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). Theory of separation and detection. Understanding the instrument including various sampling techniques, columns and detectors. Applications of SEC/GPC including molecular weight distribution/averages determination, branching frequency/ distribution determination and other structural aspects for synthetic and natural polymers. Best practices in SEC/GPC. Emphasis on HT-GPC techniques with live demo of experiments and a detailed lab tour. Mini workshop on data interpretation with real data. Quick update on latest developments in this field.

Course content includes Principles of Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). Theory of scattering and detection. Understanding the instrumentation including various sampling techniques and detectors. Theory of Zeta potential and colloid stability. Applications of DLS in particle size analysis and in molecular weight determination. Application of zeta potential in observing behavior of dispersive systems and characterization of electrical double layer on solid/liquid interfaces. Best practices in particle size analysis. Live demonstration of experiments; Mini-workshop on data interpretation with real data; Quick update on latest techniques /developments.

2) A one-Day intensive workshop on Particle Size Analysis & Colloidal Stability using DLS: Nano to Micro scale. This training program will be taught by Dr Suresh Bhat of CSIR-NCL. This training program will be held on September 13, 2014 at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML).

4) A three-day intensive training program on Rheology of Paints and Emulsionswas conducted jointly by CoE-SPIRIT and the Indian Society of Rheology (ISR). The course was taught by Prof. Yogesh Joshi (IIT-Kanpur), Prof. Mahesh Tirumkudulu (IIT-Bombay), Mr. Dharmesh Gala (Anton Paar Rheometers), Dr. Harshawardhan Pol (CSIRNCL) and Dr. Ashish Lele (CSIR-NCL). This training program was conducted at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML).

Ta r g e t a u d i e n c e : U G / P G / P h D s t u d e n t s i n paints/colloids/pharma /polymers or materials sci. field, paints /polymer /plastics /pharma/cement/FMCG industry professionals, and academicians teaching courses in paints/pharma//polymerscience/ chemical engineering and related disciplines.

Target audience: UG/PG/PhD students in paints/colloids or polymers or materials sci. field, paints/polymer/plastics industry professionals, and academicians teaching courses in paints/polymerscience /plastics engineering disciplines.

Course content includes introduction to fundamentals of rheology, with special emphasis on the rheology of

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techniques, fundamentals of linear viscoelasticity, non-linear fluids, rheometry, linking rheology to polymer processing and structure, etc.

weight determination. Application of zeta potential in observing behavior of dispersive systems and characterization of electrical double layer on solid/liquid interfaces. Best practices in particle size analysis. Live demonstration of experiments; Miniworkshop on data interpretation with real data; Quick update on latest techniques /developments.

4) A two-day intensive training program on Polymer Processing is planned to be held in February or March 2015. This training program will be taught by Dr. Harshawardhan Poland Mr. E. Deenadayalan of CSIR-NCL. The training program will be conducted at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymer Processing Center (PPC).

3) A two-day intensive training program onMelt Rheology of Polymers is planned to be held in November or December 2014. This training program will be taught by Dr Ashish Lele, Dr. Harshawardhan Pol of CSIR-NCL, Dr Chirag Kalelkar of IIT-KGP (external instructor) and Dr Aadil ElMoumni of TA Instruments (external instructor). The training program will be conducted at CSIR-NCL's Venture Center and in the Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML) using the advanced rotational rheometer and the high-shear capillary rheometer purchased using CoE-SPIRIT funds, along with other rheometers.

Target audience: UG/PG/PhD students in polymers or materials sci. field, polymer/plastics industry professionals, and academicians teaching courses in polymerscience /plastics engineering disciplines. Course content includes introduction to various polymer processing techniques, extrusion techniques including single and twin screw extrusion, melt compounding techniques, film extrusion, injection molding techniques, thermoforming etc., fundamentals of melt processing including types of flows in extruders, case studies related to industrially-important melt processing operations such as co-extrusion, cast-film extrusion, etc. and structure development during polymer melt processing.

Chinese Delegation visits AIPMA on 26 December, 2014 The China Plastics Machinery Industry Association (CPMIA) delegation visited AIPMA House on 26th December, 2014.

The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) President â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr.Rituraj Gupta and his team to discuss bilateral interest for both the Associations.

China Plastics Machinery Industry Association (CPMIA) met

Report of 12 National Conference Exhibition on Indian Medical Devices & Plastics Disposables / Implants Industry 2015 held at, J B Auditorium, Ahmedabad Management Association, from 9-10 Jan. 2015 Report by Dr Asutosh Gor. Dr Eswara Reddy deputy drugs controller Govt. of India, Ahmedabad, Dr H G Koshia commissioner FDA Govt of Gujarat, Mr Himanshu Baid MD PolyMed Medical Devices, Mr Kishore Khanna MD Romsons Scientific and Surgicals ind pvt ltd, Mr B.Sarkar executive director & secretary EEPC India, Mr C Padmakumar CMD Terumo Penpol LTD Trivandrum

Organised by : Medical Plastics Data Service Mr D L Pandyathe Convenor, this being the 12th year of organizing this yearly event, there were about 350 delegates who were registered for the 2 day event. About 40 exhibitors from & related to medical device industry took part in the event. The dignitaries on the dais included

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SME sector to thrive and innovate with foreign equity flowing in. At present 70% OF MEDICAL DEVICES are imported, Mfg scope is tremendous export worth 1billion$ of medical equipment and devices is under Export & Engineering Products Council (EEPC) they are coming up with a lot of initiatives to increase exports, needless to say with Plastics being a major part of most medical devices our industry can take advantage from this sector, Govt of India has also declared this sector as a sunrise industry.

(largest blood bag mfg in India a Japanese collaboration),Mr Mahendra Patel of Mamata group from Plastindia. The Indian medical device industry is a $3 billion market as compared to 80billion$ global market, with annual growth rate of 10-12%. Current Govt spend on healthcare is less than 1% of GDP, which is set to increase to 2.5% in coming budget. With 100% FDI in Medical

Lastly as far as AIPMA is concerned was able to play our PVA & PVI promotional film during end of prelunch session on both days, Promotional Material was given to all delegates and exhibitors. Posters were displayed in exhibition area. All this promotion was done free of cost due to personal Rapport with organizer and goodwill of AIPMA. Looking at the potential of this sector have requested Mr Pandya the organizer to get us exhibitors for Medical Plastic Pavilion in both PVA & PVI, response has been positive from his end and I propose to take this matter forward during Plast India 2015 with meeting with respective chairman of PVA & PVI.

Dr. D. L. Pandya Felicitating Dr. Asutosh Gor

Device market, the Indian Market is set to increase 4-5 fold by year 2020. There is a huge opportunity for the

Music to Ear for Plastic Industry Speech of Honâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ble Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India Shri Ananth Kumar, During 5th National Awards Function Held at Bangalore on 21st February, 2015 Report by Arvind Mehta

At the invitation of CIPET, for Presentation of National Awards function on Saturday, February 21st 2015 at Bangalore, attended the Gala function on the concluding day. Our President Riturajji was there for full 3 days Conference. As AIPMA President he was one of the judges in Award selection Committee. It is an honour always. National Award function is growing in stature, day by day, initiated from Release of Petrochemical policy before five years by Government of India to e n c o u r a g e Te c h n o l o g y I n n o v a t i o n i n Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastics Processing industry 2014-15.

Highlight of Shri Ananth Kumar's speech

In this function Hon'ble Minister Shri Ananth Kumar was the chief guest. He distributed the prizes to Award winners, which included cash prize ranging from Rs. 2 to 5 Lacs in Eight Categories.

He appreciated this conference. 127 University from India, 18 Foreign University presented 450 papers in three days highlighting innovations in our field, attended by over 1000 delegates. (Next they have three day conference announced in

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have Move Forward Road Map Paper from Industry for achieving this. Innovation, R&D, Capacity Bldg, Global competitiveness will be the key.

Ahmedabad along with PolyIndia exhibition next year) Hon'ble Minister said plastic is everywhere beneficial to life. It is “Sarvavyapi”, i.e. it is in all sectors viz. Packaging, Agriculture, Healthcare, Consumer Durables, Electronics, Infrastructure etc.

He declared this year 2015 be declared as Plastic Waste Management Year. Plastic waste, which consists of 3% of the total waste, is a eye sore. There must be management system to recycle. Eye sore Topography must change. Green plastic must be encouraged.

Plastic Raw Material Consumption, which is 11 million tons today, is set to be 20 million tons by 2020, taking per capita to 20 kgs from present nearly 10 kg, set to double in next 5 years. Manpower requirement also will grow equally. CIPET is churning out 44000 students every year. By 2020 he set the Target for CIPET of 1 Lac per year manpower for plastic industry growth. Today CIPET runs 23 centers but now they should set 100 centers across the country.

He exhorted Plastic Waste Management should be integral part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He said this 3% plastic waste, which is a big cause for worry as well as eyesore and it should not stop growth of plastic as it is beneficial to society at large & has big

potential for job & value addition.

For in coming budget he himself met Finance Minister & suggested many relief for changes in tariffs, FTA, Excise duty etc in favour of plastic industry. (Looks AIPMA joint presentation with other Four National Association is the basis), as per his body language. Let us hope for the best in th incoming budget of 28 February 2015.

For us definitely it was one of the best speeches, a Parent Minister of Central Government putting plastic growth in right perspective for our growth, which AIPMA is advocating since long. Now new investments will pour in as plastic & environment point is put in as in other advanced countries, seeing advantages of using plastics in different sectors.

He wants Indian plastic industry to be the world leader by exporting best quality products at competitive prices. (Our target to make India a global sourcing hub) i.e. Make in India & Export as Made in India. Within next 30 days he wants to

We feel now our AIPMA hard work is understood by decision makers in Delhi.

Report of Meeting held in Shastri Bhavan regarding ISOTC-61 (Plastics) th on 25 February, 2015, Attended by President Mr. Rituraj Gupta There are 32 participant (P) members of the Committee and 38 Observer (O) members. India is one of the (P) members. The meeting of these countries is held once in every year i.e. in September for Plastics. Last meeting was held in Hawaii, U.S.A. India was represented by Ms. Nisha Bhura, Dr. S.K. Nayak, D.G. CIPET, Dr.N.C. Saha, Chairman – IIP, Dr.Sundareshan – RIL and Dr.Kansara- BIS.

Chaired by : Dr. Kansara - BIS ISOTC 61 is a World level body pertaining to standards and the present Secretariat of the world body is in China. Dr. Hupert Simon is the Chairman. This body decides on Nomenclature, Specifications and all standards regarding ISOTC 61. In India this committee falls under BIS Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

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and specifications of various products they are involved in. The Committee also requested him to organize meeting of all large exporters with BIS Committee to involve them also about ISOTC 61. President Mr.Rituraj Gupta agreed and informed them that AIPMA is willing to co-operate with them and connect their hard work to the industry as may be required by them.

The next meeting of the ISOTC 61 is going to be held in New Delhi, India from 4th – 9th October, 2015. Around 300 foreign delegates and other Indian delegates will attend this Conference. The Committee requested Mr.Rituraj Gupta, President AIPMA to involve the Industry in helping us to prepare Nomenclature

Report of Seventh Meeting of the National Council 2014-15 of CII held on Sunday, the 1st March 2015 at The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mansingh Road, New Delhi Report by Rituraj Gupta The meeting was first addressed by Mr.Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Adviser, Govt. of India. He explained to the Industrialists present;

Yojana by Nabard, National Skill Mission, Make in India such as Electronics, Innovation and entrepreneurship, Fund of 150 crores for R&D has been allotted, NITI Aayog 1000 crores and total Rs. 10,000 crores allotted, Bankruptcy Code, Jandhan Yojna and many more.

Context : 14th Finance Commission Content : He explained on the Policies, Vision, Public and Private investment of Rs.70,000 crores committed for infrastructure development. He also said the budget has stressed upon Social Security System, Agriculture and JAM. He also informed that the contribution to States by the Centre Govt. is being increased by 10%. He also stated the states have to be more prudent in their spending.

Mr. Suresh Prabhu : He stressed and explained the industrialists on the source of funds i.e. Rs.8.5 Lakh Crores needed for infrastructure development in railways during the next 5 years. Mr. Shaktikanta Das : GST w.e.f. 2014-2016, Revenue sharing to states, Reduction in corporation tax, Guidelines has been issued to CBDT so that there is no harassment to honest tax payers.

Consequences: Oil price may go up to around USD 70 and if US tightens its economy, India will need to increase exports.

Ms. Aradhana Johri, Secretary, Disinvestment: She informed that the Government has planned disinvestment of Rs.69,500/- crores during the F.Y. 2015-16 as against average yearly disinvestment between 2000-2014 of Rs.9553/- crores and disinvestment of 22557 of Call India on 13th January, 2015.

Conclusion: The budget is pro-economy. Emphasis is on removal and exemption raj and requested the Industrialists to not insist for exemptions. The Corporate tax has been reduced from 30% to 25% keeping in mind the average tax rates in Asia which is 2%. He also informed that the Government has not implemented any retrospective taxes. The GDP number stated in the budgets is as provided by CSO.

Mr. Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Financial Services: He informed on the formation of Bank Board Bureau, consists of 5 prominent economists to introduce of Insurance Pension Product.

Speech of Mr.Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Finance, GOI: He emphasized that there are 10-15 major reforms, government has taken for the poor, in Agriculture, Youth, Middle class, Business and Industry and investors. The following reforms have been initiated in banking sector such as Public sector banks, Black money, Public infrastructure Rs.70,000 crores, National investment trust, Social security such as insurance and NPS, irrigation such as Krishi Sinchai

Mudra Bank with a Corpus of Rs.20,000/- crores for Small and Micro units. This bank will be on the lines of NHB and will be specially for Micro & Small units only. He informed the House that there are 5.7 crores of Micro & Small units as per NSO figures.

Report of the first Review meeting of the Expert Committee for the Project entitled “Centre of Excellence for Advanced Polymeric Materials” held on March 4, 2015 at Committee Room of Director's Office, IIT Delhi As Presented by: Rituraj Gupta Following members were present: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Mr. Avinash Joshi, DCPC Prof. A.K. Banthia, IIT Kharagpur Prof. N. Siva Prasad, IIT Madras Dr. G.S. Kapur, IOCL, Faridabad Mr. Rituraj Gupta, AIPMA Mr. Arun Agarwal of DCPC Prof. S.N. Singh, IIT Delhi

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8. Prof. S. Tuli, IIT Delhi Referred to the discussions held on 2nd February, 2015 and the recommendation of the Expert committee: following decisions have been taken:1. Installation of TEM should be completed by July 2015 and immediately expert committee meeting should be held, based on which release of next installation under CoE will be considered. 2. Matching grant from IIT should be shown clearly and separately as per the original proposal. 3. Recommended to organize two workshop and one conference in 2015. First workshop is to be held in April, 2015. 4. Expert Committee members have also requested to hold discussion with AIPMA to consider long term interaction with industry. 5. Prof. Veena Choudhary, the PI of the CoE, CPSE gave a warm welcome to all the members and thanked the administrative Ministry for sanctioning the 2nd installment CoE. She mentioned the brief agenda of the meeting, the action plan, modalities proposed by the project team and to streamline the activities so as to obtain the desired objectives. 6. The PI presented the objective, significance, goal and scope of this project. She presented the progress accomplished so far in the project and the highlights of the presentation are as under: Sr.No. Action Points

Status on Feb. 2015

Staff recruitment

Completed

Equipment procurement (i) VNA (ii) AFM (iii) TEM

(i) VNA procured and put to use (ii) Order will be placed in March 2015 and put to use by August 2015 (iii) Procured and will be installed and put to use by July 2015

Composite Development based on nanoclays, MWCNT etc.

December 2015

Performance Testing

March 2016

EMI shielding of Composites

March 2016

Semiconducting OLED Polymeric Materials

Dec. 2015

Device testing

March 2016

Publications / Patents

56 papers published in 2013 and 2014

Conferences / workshops

2 workshops and one conference will be organized in 2015

7. The committee discussed the progress made by the project team in detail and observed the following: (i) VNA has been procured, installed and put to use (ii) Following five research scholars have been earmarked under this COE 1. Santosh Kumar 2. Sampat Singh Chahaun 3. Harshita 4. Reshu Tyagi 5. Sabapathy S (iii) One technical staff is working 25% of his time to look after the facilities to be created under this project. (iv) The assigned projects are broadly in the field of:  Polymer nano-composites and their performance assessment to enable new application development.  Polymer based nano-composites and other materials for EMI shielding applications.  Synthesis and characterization of semiconducting polymers and their filled composites for various electronic

applications. 8. Action Taken All the faculty members of CPSE are involved in the development of polymer nano-composites using variety of nanofillers such as nanoclay, halloysites, Sepiolite, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, barium ferrite and conducting polymers. Sixteen students completed their M.Tech in the field of polymer composites, cellular polymers and conjugated polymers. Several fillers have been used to prepare polymer nanocomposites based on PP, PPCP, Epoxy, PEK and Polypyrote. EMI shielding measurements were carried out. Synthesis and characterization of conjugated polymers and its evaluation in the device is in progress.

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a. In nano-composites, Institute should give special attention to layered nanocomposites. – work has been started and we found that using layered technology, we could achieve EMI shielding upto 80 dB and will continue till March 2016 using different matrices. b. As they are working on LED polymers, can they look into nano layer polymer based on refraction blue light emitters – In Progress and will be completed by March 2016. c. Leathery composites based on cellulosic whiskers and elastomeric polymers can be looked into – under consideration d. Institute should year mark 25% of the time of the equipment purchased under CoE for outside users (industry Institute) to keep up the utilization of the equipment purchased. 9. Recommendations of the Expert Panel. The committee had interacted with the Principal Investigator, Co-investigator appreciated the efforts made by the team. It felt that the progress of the project has been good and as per the specified time frame given in pert-chart. The committee recommends to proceed with next phase of work as envisaged in the pert-chart projected. XPS which was proposed in the original project has been provided by IIT Delhi as central facility. It is therefore requested that the grant allocated for XPS may be allowed to procure compounder, WTR / OTR and dynamic contact angle which is very much needed for the progress of the project. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Experts.

Meeting of the Visit of AIPMA Delegation to CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Polymers & Advanced Materials Laboratory, on Saturday, the April 11, 2015. Report by President Rituraj Gupta & NCL CSIR-NCL Team: Dr. Vivek Ranade, Dr. Ashish Lele, Dr. V. Premnath, Dr. Harshawardhan Pol & Dr. K. Shanmuganathan.

members could gain from this talk if it is widely publicized and documented for submission to NGT.

AIPMA Team: Mr. Rituraj Gupta – President, Mr. Sanju Desai – Vice President (West Zone), Mr. Meela Jayadev – Vice President (South Zone), Mr. Haren Sanghavi – Hon. Secretary, Mr. Kishore Sampat – Chairman Job & Career Fairs, Mr. Subba Bangera – Member Managing Committee, Ms. Uma Gupta – Secretary General.

Mr. Rituraj Gupta asked if NCL could contribute to building favorable opinion about plastics based entirely on scientific arguments. Dr. Premnath indicated that AIPMA might want to think of initiating a long term India centric policy level research activity in collaboration with NCL so that the plastics industry and academia are better prepared to deal with similar situations that might arise in the future.

Purpose: To explore opportunities of mutual benefit for collaborations between CSIR-NCL and AIPMA. Dr. Ashish Lele welcomed the AIPMA members to CSIR-NCL, Pune. Dr. Lele gave a brief overview of the history, achievements and current capabilities of CSIR-NCL followed by an overview of the Polymer Sci. &Engg. (PSE) division of CSIR-NCL. Mr. Rituraj Gupta, President AIPMA, gave a brief outline about AIPMA and in particular about the recent challenges faced by AIPMA. He mentioned that AIPMA is an organization of about 25,000 associated members who all either process or trade or recycle plastics. Most of the members (~ 80%) belong to micro and small enterprises. Mr. Gupta indicated that AIPMA needs CSIR-NCL's help immediately in the problem that AIPMA members face with National Green Tribunal (NGT). NGT is hearing a case from NGO activists wherein a national ban on all forms of plastics is proposed. If this happens in reality, the AIPMA members will face huge business reversals. In this context, Dr. Lele mentioned about an open lecture by Dr. V. Habbu (from RIL, Mumbai) on benefits of plastics, which will be held on April 21 at CSIR-NCL. He proposed that AIPMA

Following suggestions were made by other AIPMA members on how Indian polymer processors could benefit from NCL's help:  Tweaking materials to suit locally available plastics

processing hardware & vive-versa.  Innovative

product development. For example, nanomaterials could be used with plastics to develop smart materials for specific applications. Here, technology is held by a few companies and opening of know-how is required.

 Developing high strength PVC pipes. Especially, help is

required in the area of development of PVC or alternative plastics pipes that can replace duct iron pipes. Another requirement of the industry is in development of silent pipes.  Development of biomedical products.  Efforts on recycling technology

Dr. V. Premnath suggested that AIPMA should consider funding consortium activities that are beneficial to several members in a given industrial sector. Mr. Rituraj Gupta indicated that while AIPMA has never funded any consortium activities, it might be worth contemplating on this effort. Dr. Premnath pointed out

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development of Indian standards for plastics materials, products and processes. He also requested NCL's help in showcasing innovations and technical advances to AIPMA's student-members.

that a consortium based effort can mitigate risk to certain extent, and might be useful if Indian plastic processors wish to get into markets that dominated by large multinational players. Dr. Premnath mentioned that AIPMA-NCL collaborative efforts could focus on several fronts such as:

Dr. H. V. Pol escorted AIPMA members to lab tours in CSIRNCL and in particular showed the members the analytical and processing facilities of the PSE division.

1. Product development 2. Process improvements 3. Training - higher end training 4. Analytical characterization 5. Start-ups with a focus on high-value products 6. Policy research 7. Generating awareness and popularization of plastics 8. White papers on subjects related to plastics 9. Soc. of Plastics Engineers (SPE) like groups on thematic processes such as a interest section on extrusion, thermoforming, molding, etc. Mr. Rituraj Gupta suggested that NCL could also participate in

Meeting with Mr. Ajay Shah of Reliance by AIPMA team to take forward industry needs and future polymer expansions and various other matters on 11th May, 2015 at RIL office.

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ensure benefit reaches to the industry directly.

President Mr. Rituraj Gupta apprised on the meeting Team AIPMA had with Mr. Ajay Shah, President – Polymer & Cracker, RIL at BKC office. He informed that team AIPMA comprising of self, Mr. Arvind Mehta, Mr. Jayesh Rambhia, Mr.Haren Sanghavi, Mr. Kailash Murarka met Mr. Ajay Shah to discuss following Agenda. 1) Team Building exercise between AIPMA and RIL 2) To discuss and take your guidance as to how we can work for the downstream in prevailing scenario of increasing various polymer especially PE Capacity. 3) Current outlook, Visibility and road map for next 10 years for the industry. 4) Bulk Packaging. 5) Environment related matters. 6) How AIPMA could work together with RIL and

The focus of our discussions was frequent fluctuations of price, priority to be given to small scale people and also regular supply of various grades to the industry. Mr.Ajay Shah expressed his full cooperation to ease the needs of the industry on all the grievances expressed in the meeting. AIPMA also requested that RIL should inform their schedule of shut downs in advance so that the industry can plan accordingly. Mr. Ajay Shah informed that upon commencement PE Plant by 2016 they will offset imports. It was a very cordial meeting and fruitful for the Industry.

Report on the meeting to discuss issues of concern in ASEAN-India Trade in Goods agreement on 2nd June, 2015 Agenda: India

To discuss issues of concern in ASEANTrade in Goods Agreement

Chaired by:

Dr. Nagesh Singh, Principal Adviser, Office of the Economic Advisor, DIPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

Participants from AIPMA:1. R.K Agarwal, Vice President-North, AIPMA 2. Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor, AIPMA Introduction:India's engagement with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) started with its “Look East Policy” in the year 1991. ASEAN's political and strategic importance in the larger Asia-Pacific region and its potential to become a major partner of India in the area of trade and investment has encouraged India to seek closer linkages with these countries. ASEAN comprises of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Meeting held at: Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Date:

2nd June, 2015

Participants: 1. CII 2. FICCI 3. ASSOCHAM 4. Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) 5. Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association (INMA) 6. Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) 7. Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) 8. Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA) 9. PHD House (4th Floor), 10. All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) 11. Automotive Component Manufacturers' Association of India (ACMA) 12. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) 13. All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) 14. All India Flat Glass Manufacturers Association 15. Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA) 16. Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA) 17. The Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 18. Ball & Roller Bearing Manufacturers Association of India, 19. Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association, 20. EEPC, Vandhana, 4th Floor, 21. Indian Non Ferrous Metals Manufacturers Association

The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITiGA) has been operational since January 2010 with Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. In respect of other ASEAN countries the Agreement came into force on subsequent dates. India's trade volume with ASEAN has increased from US $ 43.91 billion in 2009-10 to US $ 76.58 billion in 2014-15. The FTA in goods focuses on tariff liberalisation on mutually agreed tariff lines from both sides and the tariffs have been eliminated on 80% of the tariff lines accounting for 75% of the trade in a gradual manner starting from 1 st January 2010. The agreement also provides for excluding the domestically sensitive items from the tariff reduction or elimination. India has excluded 489 items (at 6-digit HS) from the list of tariff concessions. There are some 590 additional items (at 6-digit HS) on which India will not eliminate the tariffs but would only give some tariff concessions. Deliberations:Government of India held consultations with representatives of industry associations to discuss the issues of concern relating with ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. Each association was asked to present their case (product line wise). With regard to both tariff and non-tariff issues, various

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associations presented issues of concern relating to this agreement. They presented the problems the industry is facing due to imports of various products due to this agreement. They also presented the issues concerning lack of benefits to their product line for the export under the same agreement. Several instances were presented that showed the tariff centricity especially in the context of FTAs often imparts a bias in the analysis of trade flows. Issues and concerns related to the PVC industry was raised by the ASSOCHAM. As per IndiaKorea FTA, Poly Vinyl Chloride, under Chapter 3904 (390410, 390421 and 390422) is under Exempt category. Similarly, as per India-Singapore FTA, Poly Vinyl Chloride under 3904 (39041010, 39041090, 39042110, 39042190, 39042210 & 39042290) is under Exempt category. However, as per India-Malaysia FTA and India-ASEAN FTA, while items under 390410 & 390422 are under “ST” category, items under 390421 are under “NT-2” category. For items under “ST”, duty is capped at 5% while for items under”NT-2”, duty gets progressively reduced to zero. Thus, there appears to be an

inadvertent error in the FTAs with ASEAN & Malaysia. While FTAs with Singapore & Korea deals with items under 390410, 390421 and 390422 alike, which is logical and correct as these are like items, the FTAs with Malaysia & ASEAN treats items under 390410 & 390422 alike and items under 390421 on a different footing. CPMA also presented a similar case concerning PVC. Conclusion:Industry associations including AIPMA has been asked to submit a detailed document on the issues concerning Plastic industry (product line wise) on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITiGA). Suggestions:AIPMA may undertake (self or outsourced) a detailed study of impact of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement on the Plastic industry. AIPMA may then submit issues of concern relating to AITiGA in respect of specific product lines/matters. These suggestions must be backed by cogent analysis and data.

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Mr. Hemant Mehta Chairman th

Lecture Meeting by Shri N. C. Narayanan on 18 September, 2014 on Lean Six Sigma in a Nutshell.

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Update on 'Rising Kerala' Conference held TH on 20 November, 2014 at Calicut, Kerala Report by Arvind Mehta In Rising Kerala Conference, AIPMA was invited and it turned out to be excellent for AIPMA. For the first time AIPMA presented four papers. It was attended by more than 175 delegates. It was very well organized under initiative of Mr. Alok Kumar Saboo, IPP KPMA. The speakers were: Welcome Speech Presidential Address Rising Kerala Presentation Inauguration Key Note Speaker Plastics & Environment Golden Opportunities in Injection Moulding Felicitation

Vote of Thanks

: : : : : : : : : : :

Mr. Alok Kumar Saboo – IPP KPMA Mr. M. Khalid – Chairman Rising Kerala Mr. Premraj – Convenor, Rising Kerala Mr. Jayadev Meela – Vice President AIPMA Mr. Arvind Mehta – Chairman Governing Council AIPMA Shri Haren Sanghavi – Hon. Secretary AIPMA Shri Sunil Shah – AIPMA MCM Member Mr. K.I. Najeeb – President KPMA Mr. M.A. Abdulrahiman – President KSSIA Mr. S.V. Naushad – General Convenor Rising Kerala Mr. Kunhimoideen – Chairman Malabar Plastic Consortium

KPMA – Managing Committee meeting with AIPMA members at Calicut As Shri Rituraj Gupta AIPMA President was occupied in China Machinery show, VP South Mr. Meela Jayadev was the Chief Guest. This conference and exhibition got wide coverage across Kerala Newspapers and other media. For kind information of our members, Kerala is really rising. In footwear industry of India, Calicut Footwear Manufacturers of Kerala are the second largest producers. This progress is made in the last five years only. Last year 2012-13 their growth was 132% over the earlier year of 96%. The largest producer in India is in North, especially Delhi region. They have grown through the exhibition. They have learnt from us but grown very fast differently.

Fantastic growth system we all SMEs can follow for super growth.

Plastic Expo started in 2006 with 12 exhibitors and has reached to 450 exhibiters today in 2014, a phenomenal growth.

in techno-finance. In totality they have adopted a Cluster approach. They are not competitors but collaborators and everybody earns handsomely. They visit all major exhibitions like ChinaPlas, K, Plastivision, Plastindia etc. They source their machinery, raw material and technology from this exhibition.

Beauty of their system is that though they are independent manufacturers, they work together in buying machinery, raw material, technology and selling. That is the secret of their success. They work not as the competitors but as collaborators

The company named VKC is having turnover of more than

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1000 Crores. They do not consider raw material, finished goods, technology in making as their personal secret but collaborate with each other. It is a big lesson for all SMEs. People of Kerala have good money earned from their Gulf connectivity.

On the same day we were invited for the managing Committee meeting of KPMA. It was wonderful. Again here they invited me to give Key Note. They consider AIPMA as basic body for them. They are holding Iplex Exhibition in Cochin in 2016 may be in September. This time it will be organized by KPMA.

Soft spoken, technically qualified and will to learn makes them click.

They all are coming to Plastindia 2015 at Gandhinagar.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climate Change SME Opportunities & Benefitsâ&#x20AC;? th on Saturday 29 November, 2014, AIPMA House. Vaidya, of Gujarat Institute of Competitiveness Ahmedabad. Ms. Eileen head of GIZ. GIZ is a German Government body for international co-operation works in various areas like climate change, sustainable urban mobility, trade etc.

A seminar on Climate Change SME Opportunities & Benefits was held on 29th November, 2014 at AIPMA House. Speakers : Shri A B Raju, Director and Shri Himanshu

Training program on Currency Risk management held th on 15 May, 2015 at AIPMA House The session witnessed good response as this would help members understand the FX market and thereby could reduce their losses and moreover they could indentify and understand various FX options of hedging strategies and derivatives offered by bank and derivatives.

A Training program on Currency Risk management was held on Friday May 15, 2015 at AIPMA house in Mumbai. The Training program was organized by AIPMA in association with Phillip Capital and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India Limited. The Training program focused on introduction on Forex (currency Market), Basic of FX markets, factors affecting rupee. It also focused on various options and opportunities of transactions at the FOREX.

This program was also having a session on Insurance by Mankad Associates. Mr S D Shah gave a detailed presentation on various types of insurances and the process for the same. It included underwriting, technical documentation and claims.

The speakers elaborated on various methodologies and transaction in detail along with New Regulations in Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives (ETCD). Mr. Vivek Acharya, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, made his presentations on Exchange Traded Currency Futures & Options making it very understanding for the members. He cited many examples on Benefits of Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives along with explaining various process. He also elaborated on Hedging as well. Mr. Murtaza Sakarwala from Phillip Capital elaborated on the FX risk and explained various risk in involved in the currency market. The basic Risk management Principle includes: Exposure Identification, Market Forecast & Benchmarking, Tracking & Monitoring Of Markets as per the Risk Guidelines, Hedging, Review & Reporting.

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National Conference on “Potential of Plastic Industry in Northern India with Focus to Plasticulture” June 26, 2015; Chandigarh, India AIPMA President Mr. Rituraj Gupta was Guest of Honour

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EAST ZONE REPORT - BY VICE PRESIDENT (EAST) I am very happy to present the activities of East Zone for the year 2014-2015. All activities of AIPMA such as PVA 2016, PVI 2017, AIPMA Membership, AIPMA Trade and domestic Delegation, Seminar/ Conference & marketing of advertisement for Plastics News/ AIPMA Members Directory/Annual Report etc. are regularly promoted by us in this region. We always receive good responses from the plastic fraternity of East Zone of India for every activity. All my efforts are supported by AIPMA Secretariat & Mr. Tapas Kumar Ray, our Regional Manager East. Plast Nepal 2014 Exhibition held in Kathmandu from 14-16 November, 2014 attended to promote PVA 2016 and PVI 2017. Plast Future East 2014 Exhibition at Balasore, Orissa on November 29, 2014 attended to promote PVA 2016 and PVI 2017

MR. ASHOK AGARWAL Vice President - East Zone

Report on: EXPLORE BENGAL B) 4 Nos. Visitors Participated: 1) Vinayak Trading - Burrabazar - Kolkata. 2) Spark Sales Corporation - Burrabazar, Kolkata. 3) Banthia Plastic - Burrabazar, Kolkata. 4) Janata plastic industries - Burrabazar - Kolkata.

THEME - Plastic Housewares & Furniture Mfgs - Expand Business in East India. VENUE - AIPMA Kolkata Office. Date: Jan 09, 2015. Time: 10.00 A.M. - 06.00 P.M.

FINAL OUTCOME OF THE MEET:

AIPMA Personnel Involved: 1) Mr.Ashok Agarwal - V.P. East - Key Person for this event from East. 2) Mr.Kishore Sampat - Chairman of the event. 3) Mr.Tapas Ray - Manager, East. 4) Mr.Ashish Somiya - Senior Support Staff from H.O. 5) Mr.Aniket Shinde - Main Support staff from H.O. 6) Mr.Goutam Nath - Key support staff from East.

REGISTRANT's FEED BACK. Registrants were very much happy to be a part of this event. Each registrant expressed their satisfaction by watching this type of novel initiative from AIPMA. They will be eagerly look forward to participate again in future in this kind of meet. All the Registrants shortlisted 1 or 2 nos. Visitors from above group out of this event.

Intention: AIPMA Kolkata to provide a platform for interaction between the Registrant & Visitor as starting point for appointment of Distributor/Channel Partner in the East.

A) REGISTRANT No. 1 - Samruddhi's Regional Manager, Mr.Debabrata Das, located in Siliguri, N.Bengal was especially deputed by their H.O.'s Mr.Nishikant Vaddikar to come to Kolkata for taking interviews.

Participants: A) Company - 3 Nos. as Registrant B) Distributor / Wholesaler - 4 Nos. as Visitors

To quote Mr.Debabrata Das - "It was a great session. It's a great job you people are doing. Such supports we expect in future also. After inquiring he told me that this event has really impressed him. He has shortlisted 2 Visitors for final selection process. He looks for this type of support in future also. Good job, keep it up. Thanks a lot for being with us".

FORMAT: Companies from all parts of India including Bengal were contacted to communicate the Theme Message with the marketing tools like: A) Plastmart Mass Mail Service & Polymerupdate Massmail B) E-Mails C) Telephone Calls D) WhatsApp Message E) SMS F) Personal Visits

B) REGISTRANANT No. 2 - Gebi Product's M.D., Mr.Chirag Mehta took interviews on Skype. He too was very happy to participate from Mumbai in this event. Again, he has also shortlisted 2 Visitors for future discussion. Interested visitors will be interviewed again during his upcoming Kolkata visit in Feb, 2015. Before logging out, he thanked me & AIPMA profusely for organizing this type of meet and also said he will make it a point to meet me positively while he will be in town during Feb 2015!

Meetings were lined up/fixed for Registrants to meet interested visitors on meet date 10.00 A.M. onwards at our AIPMA East zone office in a chamber of 3 hour slot for both parties to discuss business prospects.

C) REGISTRANT No. 3 - Essel Kitchenware Ltd. Kolkata Mr.Arindam Roychowdhury, Director, & Mr.Partha Seal, Manager, Sales & Marketing, participated as INVITEE since they are PVI - 2017, Exhibitor.

marketing tools except Plastmart Site. Resultant Effect: A) 3 Nos Registrants Participated: 1) SAMRUDDHI INDUSTRIES LTD. - Sangli, Maharasthra. 2) Gebi Products - Mumbai. (Skype Interview). 3) Essel Kitchenware Ltd., Kolkata, (Invitee).

To quote Mr.Arindam Roychowdhury, Director - "We feel this kind of interactive sessions can be a good way to expand business in unexplored areas. The effort is

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B) Vinayak Trading - Mr.Anand Ray, Proprietor - "Very good meeting".

commendable". VISITORS' FEEDBACK.

C) Spark Sales Corporation - Mr.Ashok Mundhra, Director - "It was a great session. you people have done a great job".

Quoting From Visitor Feedback Book: A) Banthia Plastic - Mr.Sanjay Banthia, Proprietor "Meeting was excellent from various companies. Will contact them to improve business.Hope for more meetings in future. Thanking to Tapas Da to meet with all".

Conclusion: As a whole they were also happy to participate and for having a chance to become Channel Partner of biggies!!!

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AIPMA Support to Nepal Earthquake Disaster

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NORTH ZONE REPORT - BY VICE PRESIDENT (NORTH)  Copies of an applications

I am pleasant to present the activities of North Zone for the year 2014-2015.

All activities of AIPMA such as PVA 2016, PVI 2017, AIPMA Trade and domestic Delegation, Seminar/ Conference & marketing of advertisement for Plastics News/ AIPMA Members Director/Annual Report etc. are regularly promoted by us in this region. We always receive good responses from the plastic fraternity of North Zone of India for every activity.

filed submitted by AIPMA and other parties in various cour ts were collected by Mr. Naresh Kumar Sah and sent it to Shri Akhilesh Bhargava Chairman Environment Committee for his perusal and information. The details of cases are as under:-

Liaison work with Ministry and Government Departments and Embassies:

1. Karuna Society – Supreme Court – Case No. 154 filed on 5th July, 2012

 Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ministry of Environment

2. Delhi Study Group – Supreme Court – Case No. 69 filed on 28th March, 2011

All my efforts were supported by entire team of AIPMA Staff, Secretariat and in special Mr. Naresh Sah, our Assistant Manager North.

& Forest Climate Change, Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, FICCI, CII, BIS, ASSOCHAM, CIPET, Embassies etc.

MR. R. K. AGGARWAL Vice President - North Zone

3. Him Jagriti Uttranchal Welfare Society – NGT Principle Bench – Case No. 15 filed on 29th January 2014.

 Submission of Pre-Budget Memorandum 2015-16

Meetings for Promotion of PVI-2017

for Plastic Industry to various Ministries.

Meeting was held with following Exhibitors within 3days. Shri Kailash Murarka –Chairman PVI-17, at Delhi with office staff.

 Government Grant for Plastivision Arabia 2016 at

Sharjah, U.A.E received from Ministry of MSME. Logo support from Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers obtained for Plastivision Arabia 2016. Request letter for financial grant for Plastivision Arabia 2016 with budget estimate and an application was submitted.

Name of Exhibitor 1. Delta India Electronics Pvt.Ltd. 2. S S P Packaging Industries Pvt.Ltd 3. GAIL 4. Aerodry Projects Automation Pvt.Ltd.

 Financial Grant files of K 2013 & PVA 2014

5. HPCL Mittal Energy Limited

submitted to MSME for reimbursement.

6. Hitco Electricals

 Meeting held at UPSIDC Office regarding request for

7. Ashish Tools

participation of Uttar Pradesh in PVI 2017 to be held from 19 to 23 January, 2017 in Mumbai as State Partner.

8. Karmsar Technologies

Visit of Important Delegation

9. M. Plast India Ltd.

Delegations from Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India under Embassy of Taiwan in India, Dr. Guann-Jyh Lee, Executive Director and Mr. Chandler, Economy, Secretary had visited Delhi Office on 9th December, 2014 and called on Shri Rituraj Gupta, President, AIPMA, Shri Arvind Mehta –Chairman Governing Council of AIPMA, Shri R. K. Aggarwal, Vice President - North Zone and Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor. Meeting was very fruitful.

10. BDC Distribution India Ltd. 11. Land Mark Extrusion & Engg. 12. 21st Century Packaging 13. Pye Tools Pvt.Ltd. 14. Ajit Industries Pvt.Ltd. 15. Immtek Engineers

Meeting held by Shri Kailash Murarka, Chairman-PVI2017 & V.P. (East) Shri R.K.Aggarwal on 7th January, 2015

16. Matsui Technologies India Ltd. 17. Jogindra Engg. Works  All Stakeholders and Associations meeting for NGT

On 7th January, 2015, Shri Kailash B Murarka, Chairman-PVI17, Shri R. K. Aggarwal, Vice President – North Zone, with Shri P. K. Gupta, Executive Director, GAIL, Mr. S. Mitra, Executive Director, Indian Oil Company, Mr. H K Rajora –Vice President, HMEL and Mr. Pushp Jain, Director, KLJ Group of Company regarding request for sponsorship from the aforesaid companies for AIPMA 70th Jubilee Function held on 8th February, 2015 at Gujarat during Plastindia 2015 Exhibition.

case in Delhi was convened by AIPMA under chairmanship of Shri Rituraj Gupta, President, AIPMA on 7th April, 2015 at Hotel India International Centre at 11 am. This meeting was attended by 45 people including Mr. Akhilesh Bhargava - Environment Chairman, Er. R. K. Aggarwal-Vice President (North Zone), Mr. Haren Sanghavi-Hon.Secretary,

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Haren Sanghavi thanked all participants for coming that made it quite success the meeting, and invited all people to join us for lunch.

Mr. Arvind Mehta - Governing Council Chairman, Mr. Deepak Ballani - Special Advisor, Mr Kundan Mishra - Lawyer . Before this, we had never seen the big group of Stakeholders and Association who had come forward together to put their views/ suggestions for the NGT case on one common platform.

JOB FAIR 2015 AIPMA JOB FAIR SEASON 2015 was held in Delhi on 13th June, 2015 at North Zone Office under Chairmanship of Shri Kishore Sampat and in presence of Shri R.K. Aggarwal, Vice President –North Zone. 5 + Employers and 60 + candidates were participated.

After introduction AIPMA President, Shri Rituraj Gupta said that as usual AIPMA is taken the initiative to fight on behalf of the Industry. Negative campaigns regarding plastics are roaming in large in the country without any scientific backup. President also requested the participants to attend the meeting convened by DCPC on 7th April, 2015 at 4.30 pm at Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi.

17 candidates were successfully selected by M/ S Prince Pipes & Fitting Pvt.Ltd, M/S Varahi Limited, M/S Pearl Polymers Ltd, M/S Expo Machines Pvt.Ltd. 12 student members were enrolled on the spot. It was a successfully show with small positive on financial front.

Chairman-Environment, Mr. Akhilesh Bhargava gave power presentation for the foresaid case. Dr. D.D. Kale has build up scientific data for the above case on behalf of AIPMA. The same data will be submitted to the Hon'ble court tomorrow. Tetrapack is supporting AIPMA and has been made the respondent of the case.

Meeting held at following Embassies regarding participation of overseas exhibitors in PVI 2017 to be held in Mumbai during 19-23 January, 2017 :  Embassy of Italy.

Mr. Kundan Mishra, Advocate is looking after the case on behalf of AIPMA. He is associated with the case for last 2 years. We should have to come together.

 Embassy of USA.  Embassy of Taiwan.

Mr. Bhaskar, President, OPPI, shared same opinion.

 Embassy of Turkish.

ICMA also has filed an application to the Court to join the case as respondent.

Letter relating to Plastivision India 2017 International Plastics Exhibition and conference along hard copy of brochure of PVI 17 has been sent to Ambassadors and High Commissions of 43 countries.

O P Ratra has also filed an application to the court to join the case as an individual. He gave an example, i.e. Railway stations and tracks etc. are dirty. He was the only person who had filed the intervener in the court. Nobody had come from the industry.

Meeting held with following important departments of External Affairs regarding PVI 2017: Smt. Riva Ganguly Das, IAS Joint Secretary (LAC), MEA.

AIPIA, President, Shri Ravi Kumar Aggarwal, said we should give concrete plan to the court. Plastic waste to fuel plant is available in Delhi. Municipal collect the waste and give it to us to convert it into fuel.

 Shri Vinay Kumar, IAS, Joint Secretary (E & SA), MEA  Shri Mahaveer Singhvi, Director (E & SA), MEA  Shri Pradeep Kumar Rawat, IAS Joint Secretary (EA),

Mr. Haren Sanghavi, Hon.Secretary said that our duty is to provide the technologies. ICPE is doing it very well. CSR projects are there. Under CSR project schemes they have successful to collect the material. But Industry / Association have not done this kind of job so far.

MEA All above meetings were attended by Mr.Naresh Sah & Mr. Deepak Ballani.  We have sent a copy of proposal regarding request for

participation in 10th PVI-17 International Plastic Exhibition & Conference as State Partner to following states:-

Waste Management Green Planet, MD, said that all Infrastructures should be provided by Municipals under EPR. Plastic littering should be collected by Municipals and process by Industry. This is the only solution.

 Rajasthan,

Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab.

One representative from RIL, PET Division said that PET has not banned in the entire world. The same NGO was involved in Ministry of Health and NGT. There is competition in between PET to GLASS. They are misguiding and misleading the court. Where do you find PET bottle on the road?

Regarding Plastic Parks:A meeting was held on June 3, 2015 with Shri Gajendra Singh Khimar, Industries Minister, Government of Rajasthan at Jaipur. AIPMA delegation led by Mr. Rituraj Gupta President AIPMA, along with Shri R. K. Aggarwal, Shri Kailash B.Murarka, Shri Deepak Ballani met Hon'ble Shri Gajendra Singh Khimar. Present in the meeting were Shri Abhay Kumar – Commissioner Industries Government of Rajasthan, Shri Madhusudan Sharma- Jt.Director, Shri Dinesh Pahadia, Sr. DGM RIICO, Mr. Lalit - Sr. Manager Land Records & few other officials from Government of Rajasthan.

Mr. Arvind Mehta, Governing council Chairmn said that AIPMA is catalyst for the growth of plastic industry. With regard to environment issues, this is happening in the development country also. His compliments to the team of environment Mr.Akhilesh Bhargava, Mr. Haren Sanghavi who have taken big initiative under guidance with President, Shri Rituraj Gupta. In US also, PET and all this environment issues came before 15 years, and it was addressed by SOPI on over the period of time.

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On the request of Shri Kailash B. Murarka regarding to participation in PVI & PVA the Minister forwarded the file to General Manager Publicity & PR for his comments. Shri Deepak Ballani will follow up vigorously on the subject matter.

House, New Delhi. To bring a focus to this important sector of national economy a Conference was organized by FICCI jointly with OPPI to discuss the issues as also charter the way ahead for the plastics processing industry. The same was held on December 8-9, 2014 at Federation House, New Delhi. Shri Rituraj Gupta, President, Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone), Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor, Shri Arvind Mehta, Chairman Governing Council of AIPMA were attended the above conference on behalf of AIPMA as special invitees. Delegation fees for the dignitaries of AIPMA were waived off.

A meeting with Government officials of Madhya Pradesh was held in Bhopal to discuss the issue of Plastic Park & proposal for Madhya Pradesh to be State Partner in PVI17 on June 11, 2015. Shri Rituraj Gupta, President, AIPMA and Mr. Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor had one-on-one meeting with Mr. Anthony Desa, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Mr.Mohd. Suleman, IAS Principal Secretary - Industries, Mr.V.L.Kantha Rao, IAS Industries Commissioner, Mr. D.P.Ahuja, IAS Managing Director, M.P Trade & Investment Facilitation Corporation Ltd.

4. KOREA and INDIA Business Alliance Form 19 November, 2014. Korea and India Business Alliance Form was organized by KOTRA in association with CII on 19th November, 2014 at New Delhi. More than 30 leading Indian Companies were participated in the above form. Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) was attended on behalf of AIPMA.

The proposal for M.P as a State Partner in PVI-17 was discussed in detail. Likely benefits to M.P as State Partner was explained and extensively discussed at length. Government of M P has shown its keen interest in becoming a State Partner for PVI-17 due to its potential to become a platform for attracting investment projects in Plastic Park and also in other areas of Madhya Pradesh. They have assured that proposal of AIPMA will be considered positively by the government of Madhya Pradesh.

5. Panel Discussion on “New Export Opportunities in Current Global Scenario” (December 5, 2014-New Delhi) Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) was attended on behalf of AIPMA.

A meeting was convened by Chief Secretary –Government of Uttar Pradesh on 9th May, 2015 at Luknow to discuss on set up of Plastic Park City in Auraya, UP. Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor was attended the meeting on behalf of AIPMA. The proposal for U.P as a State Partner in PVI-17 was discussed with Chief Secretary, Government of U.P and Managing Director of UPSIDC. Government of Uttar Pradesh has shown its keen interest in becoming a State Partner for PVI-17 due to its potential to become a platform for attracting investment projects in Plastic Park and also in other areas of Madhya Pradesh. They have assured that proposal of AIPMA will be considered positively by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

FIEO in association with Business Standard and eBay organized a Panel Discussion on New Export Opportunities in Current Global Scenario on 5.12.14 at Committee Room-1, 1st Floor, Niryat Bhawan, New Delhi- 110057 The panel included Shri Ajay Sahai, DG & CEO, FIEO, Ms. Priyanka Mittal, Director, KRBL Limited, Shri Sandeep Fuller, Ceo (Heavy Engineering), Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd., Ms. Nayanima Basu, Journalist, Business Standard & Shri Navin Mistry, Head Ebay Retail Export. 6. Dr Raghuram Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to Address The Bharat Ram Memorial Seminar on “India's Growth Trajectory in a Fractured World Economy: Opportunities and Challenges”, on 12.12.2014 at FICCI, New Delhi

Meeting attended by myself along with President, Shri Rituraj Gupta, Arvind Mehta, Chairman Governing Council, Shri Haren Sanghavi, Hon. Secretary, Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor

Dr Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India and Dr Bimal Jalan, Former Governor of RBI and Lord Meghnad Desai were among the key confirmed speakers.

1. President, AIPMA, Shri Rituraj Gupta, Vice President (North Zone), Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Shri Manish Dedhia had been invited to attend the reception of son of Dr. T.K.Chakravathy. They had given a beautiful gift and their blessed to the newlyweds.

Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) was attended the above event on behalf of AIPMA as special invitee.

2. All India Management Association (AIMA) was organized A Special Event, on the theme "Strengthen Your PERSONAL Brand" on the evening of October 31,2014. The Dialogue Leader for this event was be Mr. Rajiv Khurana, CMC, FIMC, Founder - CEO, the Personnel lab. Management Consultants. Shri R. K. Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) was attended the above event.

7. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) along with MSME Development Institute, Ministry of MSME, Government of India was organised the 'Delhi MSME Summit and Vendor Development Programme' on 19 December 2014 from 0900 hrs onwards at Shangri-La, Hotel, New Delhi.

3. National Conference on “New Horizons for Indian Plastics Processing Industry” to be held on December 8-9 December, 2014 at Federation

Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

 Mr Amarendra Sinha, Additional Secretary and

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12. With regard to NGT case and environment issues, meeting was held with following Government officials and Association during 22-24th April, 2015:-

 Mr Amit Yadav, Commissioner-Industries, Govt of NCT

of Delhi have consented to be the Special Guest at the Summit  Mr Arun Kumar Jha, Director General, National

 Director General, Ministry of Health & Welfare Society.

Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

 Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food & Processing Industry.  Director, Central Pollution Control Board, MOE&FCC

 Mr R P Vaisha, Director, MSME Development Institute,

 CEO, FASSAI, Ministry of Health & Welfare Scoeity.

Ministry of MSME, Government of India

 Head –Environment Committee, FICCI

 Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) was

attended the above summit as special invitee on behalf of AIPMA.

 Director –Environment Committee, ASSOCHAM  Director – Environment Committee, CII

8. Meeting pursuant to Direction by NGT in original Application No.15 of 2014 in the matter of Him Jagriti Uttaranchal Welfare Society versus Union of India regarding harmful effects of plastic bottles and multi-layered packaging etc.

 Director – Ministry of Environment & Forest Climate

Change  Sr. Scientist, BIS

Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor and Shri Naresh Kumar, Mr. Rajesh Gera, RIL were attended the aforesaid meetings. Hard copy of presentation was given to each and every Government Officials during meeting. Meeting was arranged by Mr. Naresh Kumar on behalf of AIPMA. All meetings were very fruitful for the Plastic Industry of India.

Accordingly, the Joint Secretary, EF &CC had convened a meeting on 15th December, 2014 at 11.00 AM in Narmada Conference Hall, Ground Floor, JAL Wing of this Ministry at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi 110003. Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) and Shri Haren Sanghavi, Hon. Secretary were attended the above meeting.

13. Stakeholders Consultation on Draft Waste Management Rules 2015

9. Make in India Campaign Launch by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 25th September.

0900 hrs, Friday, 1 May 2015, Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), in association with FICCI and CII, was organized a day long Stakeholder Consultation on “Make in India- A Sectoral Roadmap for Stimulating Investments in Manufacturing” that was inaugurated by Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon'ble Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information and Broadcasting in the august presence of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry on 29th December 2014 in Vigyan Bhavan and Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Government of India in partnership with CII was organized a national stakeholders consultation on recently redrafted waste management rules for various categories of waste i.e. Municipal Solid Waste, e-Waste, Biomedical waste, Plastic waste. The consultation was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone), Shri Haren Sanghavi, Hon. Secretary, Shri Akhilesh Bhargva, Chairman-Environment Committee, Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor attended the stakeholder consultation.

Shri Rituraj Gupta, President, Shri R. K. Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone), Shri Arvind Mehta – Chairman Governing council attended the above on behalf of AIPMA.

14. National Conference on “Potential of Plastics Industry in Northern India with focus to Plasticulture (Micro Irrigation and Post-Harvest Management) on June 26th, 2015 at Hotel Mountview, Sector 10, Chandigarh. as attended by Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President (North Zone) attended the above conference along with President, Mr. Rituraj Gupta.

10. A meeting held under Chairmanship of Shri Surjit K Chaudhary, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals , Govt. of India on 28th of December 2014 at Villa Medici Hall in Taj Mahal Hotel (Man Singh Road) on 28 December, 2014 from 6 pm. During this meeting, the strategy for chemicals/petrochemicals was discussed and finalized. Shri Rituraj Gupta, Shri Arvind Mehta, Shri R.K.Aggarwal were invited to attend this meeting.

15. Report on the meeting to discuss issues of concern in ASEAN-India Trade in Goods agreement to discuss issues of concern in ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement

11. Fourth edition of the Petrochemical Conclave was organised on 12th February 2015 at The Leela Ambience, Hotel & Residences, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India. The Theme of the Conclave was“Petrochemicals Beckon – Make in India” was attended by Shri Rituraj Gupta, President, AIPMA, Shri R.K.Aggarwal, Vice President - North Zone, Shri Arvind Mehta, Shri Deepak Ballani on behalf of AIPMA.

Chaired by: Dr. Nagesh Singh, Principal Adviser, Office of the Economic Advisor, DIPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi on 2nd June 2015 was attended by Mr. R. K. Aggarwal, Vice President - North, AIPMA and Mr. Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor, AIPMA

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SOUTH ZONE REPORT - BY VICE PRESIDENT (SOUTH) IMTEX BANGALORE 2015

I am very happy to present the activities of South zone for the year 2014-15.

IMTEX 2015 Exhibition was held at BIEC, Bangalore on 2228 January 2015 where AIPMA had a Stall and we market for PVI-17 & PVA-16, Plastic News and membership. Our Hon. Chairman Kailash B Murarka Plastivision India 2017, Mr. Bharatji â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COO Plastivision India 2017 and Ms. Sanjeevani MR. MEELA JAYADEV Manager Plastivision India 2017 Vice President - South Zone were attended this exhibition promoting for Plastivision India 2017 & Plastivision Arabia 2016.

The year 2014-2015 has been a fruitful year with AIPMA south zone being involved in different Activities and exhibitions in South Region. All my efforts were supported by AIPMA Secretariat & Mr. A Ramarethinam our Assistant Manager South. I am honoured to be elected as a Vice President for AIPMA South Zone from August 2014 onwards. In the first meeting, we discussed with TAPMA office bearer's and Mr. Y. V. Raman - IPI Vice President to discuss about Tamilnadu Plastic Park. In this regards all are decided to meet our Honorable Governor for the Plastic park representation. Have got appointment on 8th September, 2014 and met our Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri. Roasaiah with TAPMA office bearers and discussed about Tamil Nadu Plastic Park and other industry development.

DELEGATION Chinaplas 2015 Initially we tried for 25 delegates, due to non-flexible package some of the delegates withdrew in the last minute and move to TAPMA package which offered attractive & Flexible schemes. Finally there were 15 delegates went to Chinaplas from Chennai departure. This exhibition was held at China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on 20-23 May, 2015.

EXHIBITIONS (attended by our Regional Manager Mr. A. Ramarethinam) SRILANKA PLAST 2014 held from 14th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16th August, 2014 at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Plastivision India 2017 and Plastivision Arabia 2016 brochures were distributed and effective enquiries received for PVI, PVA and Membership.

SEMINARS

RISING KERALA Seminar & Exhibition 2014 held on 20th November, 2014 at Calicut, Kerala

We had seminar jointly with Plexcouncil and AIPMA export awareness and Plastivision India 2017 & Plastivision Arabia 2016 Road Show to the Regular Exhibitors on 23rd March at Hotel Residency Towers, T. Nagar, Chennai. The seminar was jointly organized with Plexcouncil, AIPMA & TAPMA. The same seminar was organized at Hotel Solitaire, Madhava Nagar, Bangalore on 27th March 2015.

Rising Kerala Seminar was inaugurated by our Hon. Vice President Shri. Meela Jayadev and given his speech about Plastic industries & Development. On behalf of our South Zone office, Mr.Ramarethinam have distributed Plastivision 2017 & Plastivision Arabia 2016 Brochures to all the stalls and approached them for the same. He have explained about the aims and objectives of AIPMA, networking through Fairs and Exhibitions. Special emphasis was laid on the benefits of membership of AIPMA, the service to the industry and the bridge between the industry and the government and working of policies for betterment of the plastic fraternity. Plastivision India, Plastivision Arabia, Chinaplas, Plastic Parks, Plastic News Monthly magazine were duly highlighted with a request for stall visitors to enroll as members of AIPMA.

Seminars are regularly conducted by IPI which are well attended. AIPMA can also plan a big seminar along with CIPET and IPI. INDUSTRY MEET As per Chairman Plastivision India 2017, We Mrs. Sanjeevani Kothare and Mr. A. Ramarethinam have met many of the exhibitors in Chennai and Booked space for PVI-17. DATABASE SOFTWARE Created a database software for easy accessibility of plastics industries in south categorizing members of state and district association exhibitors like PVI, PVA, PIF, IPLEX, POLYINIDA, COMPACK, PLASTASIA, POLYINDIA, DIE & MOULD, CHINAPLAS and K-FAIR. Advertisers from the all advertisement like IPI journal, PlastIndia, Plastic news, polymer society, and state & district associations magazine advertisers list. Delegates of regular international exhibitions and other potential parties who are still not involved in AIPMA. MEMBERSHIP Started approaching Local District Associations to become a affiliate members and potential parties for Plastivision India

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2017 and targeting New Members, Advertisements and Interviews for Plastic news.

Local Associations (ITAPMA

STUDENT MEMBERS

(ii) CHEPPMA

I have approached polymer institutions & CIPET students and explained them to become a member and their benefit in AIPMA.

(iii) TANPA (iv) KPMA

PLASTIC NEWS

(v) KSPMA

Plastic News is being sent to different corporate and companies by turns every month to build the image of AIPMA. Continuous mails and promotions through E-brochures to various fairs are being done actively. Working hard to get the advertisement for Plastic News.

(vi) APPMA

(ix) POLYMER INSTITIONS

ACTIVITIES OF THE REGION:

(x) STUDENT LIST OF ALL INSTITUTIONS

(vii) IPI (viii) PLEX CONCIL

And also other district associations like

1. New data of 1600 members of plastic fraternity has been created.

(i)

2. 54 New Members & 65 Renewal has been done from South Zone.

(ii) Erode Plastics Mfrs. Traders Association (EPMA) (iii) Coimbatore District Plastics Mfrs Association(COPMA)

3. More than 1100 sq mts has been booked for PVI-2017 from south zone. 4. Marketed Plastivision Arabia & Chinaplas throughout southern region.

PLASMA in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

(iv)

AIPMA - South Zone Office Crossed 200+ Membership Mark

5. Maintaining good rapport with all Government offices like CIPET & MSME and polymer Institutions.

Coimbatore Plastics Re-Processing & Trader Association(COPRA)

(v) Tirupur Plastics Mfrs. Association(TIPMA) (vi) Sivakasi Plastics Manufacturers Association(SIPMA)

(vii) Virudhu Nagar Plastics Manufacturers Association(VIPMA)

6. Continuous mails towards promotion of AIPMA activities, Trade Fairs, sending delegates for these fairs and followup with other associations.

(viii)Trichy Plastics Manufacturers Association (ix) Salem Pipe Manufacturers Association (x) The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) besides our own list of existing and inactive members.

7. Attending Exhibitions, Seminars & Meetings. Maintaining Rapport with all the below mentioned

Ms. Vani Jayaram the famous Kartanic Play Back Singer at the time of Governor Visit on 8th September 2014.

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Vice President (South) Meeting with TAPMA Office Bearers at South Zone Office

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AIPMA 70th JUBILEE FUNCTION Celebration of AIPMA 70th Jubilee function held at Ahmedabad th on Sunday, 8 February during Plastindia 2015 a Grand Success. A Report by President Rituraj Gupta & Arvind Mehta working in right earnest with delegation of work. Kailashbhai as Co Chairman, President & OB, Raja Shah as Souvenir Co-ordinator (a gigantic work) & Ajaybhai as Coordinator film.

Much awaited event, with enthusiasm in mind of all Plastic Industry of India, about success of Plastindia 2015 from 5th to 10th February at Gandhinagar is over. It was quite successful & I have no reservation in telling that AIPMA played a very pivotal role in its success for the benefit of Indian Plastic industry & its image in plastic world.

President Rituraj ji did booking of the Ahmedabad Hall, Food, etc with the ground support by Vajubhai. We started cracking, First Plastindia came as Gold Sponsors. Then Kailashbhai went to Delhi, got IOCl, GAIL, HMEL & KLJ i.e. nearly 30% of the total amount collected. Our Secretariat fully geared and did the perusal work. Raja Shah must have spent nearly more than 100 working hours to line up souvenir of 70 years AIPMA which has come out extremely well in short time as he had to include names of Sponsors Advertisers till fag end. He gave his best despite having undergone cataract operation.

AIPMA team planned many activities to do during the exhibition and did it very successfully. During every Plastindia Exhibition one day we plan gala nights in different names say AIPMA Day, Plastivision launch etc., this time it was named AIPMA 70th Jubilee Function celebration and its service to the Plastic Industry, 1945 to 2015. Our Prime objective was to highlight AIPMA as a number one association of India, working for industry, its progress to its members & outside world. Managing Committee, which met on 6th November 2014 deliberated in detail & decided to celebrate it during PI 2015 show in Gandhinagar. Undersigned was given the responsibility with Budget. Definitely it was a challenge as we thought we should not only spend totally whatever MC has approved but we should collect funds from industry as sponsors of the event & advertisers in souvenir, thus getting their involvement. Here we were successful. We were able to collect nearly 75% amount versus amount spent.

Ajaybhai, though busy with Plasticon Awards, as Chairman made the 70 years film with input from Harishbhai & others in the script. It has come out very well. Stage management with minute to minute programme was given to professional in the field, Elite plus plus. AIPMA Secretariat supported to the best including Zonal offices. In this 70 years celebration function during exhibition Plastindia 2015, we adopted a strategy to promote our exhibition activities also to entire plastic fraternity assembled. We sent two e mail blasts to all AIPMA members, all association heads and their office bearers, Exhibitors of PVI, PVA, Plastindia national & international approx. 6500 nos. Hard copies of invitation were sent to all & our strategy worked. Around 1500 invitees attended, consisting of who's who of

Immediately 70 years Celebration Function Committee started

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industry, potential exhibitors of India & abroad.

Souvenir book also.

Kailashbhai, Riturajji, suggested name of Johny Lever during regular committee meet, which was accepted to make our function memorable & it happened. Everybody was glued to chair & enjoyed his comedy. Side by side the food counters were opened and excellent food was served in time to more than 1250 guests. To invite dignitaries & get their confirmation was also a task. Shri Saurabhbhai Patel Finance Minister of Gujarat accepted our invite as he considers AIPMA in very high regard. Our Joint Secretary Manoj Shah met him & got his nod.

Amongst the dignitaries present J R Shah, P R Singhvi, Kamal Nanavati, GAIL ED Mr. K K Gupta, K L Jain, IOCl, HMEL, RIL teams, Messe Düsseldorf Director, Mr. Wienkemp, Mr Dubelt & team, Pilatus Taiwan team of May Chen as well as many other exhibitors. Executives of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, our partner in Plastivision Arabia, CIPET, GSPMA, PLEXCONCIL, OPPI President, IPI, TAPMA, Kerala, Saurashtra & many association members of India were present till the end of the programme.

Secretary DCPC & JS both attended PI 2015 for two days, our function was on fourth day. At our request JS Shri Avinash Joshi flew back again from Delhi along with Director DCPC Pronoy Sharma. President Plastindia Shri Subhash Kadakia, one amongst us accepted & was there as Guest of Honour.

Our Past Presidents, who are not members of our current Managing Committee, were present viz. Shri Nirmal Thakkar, Anil Goradia, Baldev Boolani, Kirit Mehta, Kekin Thakkar. Plus Past Presidents who are members of the current Managing Committee were honoured by Shri Saurabhbhai. On the Sunday, same day, i.e. 8th February morning there was Press Conference addressed by President Rituraj ji, myself as Chairman Governing Council and Rajubhai Desai, Chairman Advisory Board – PVI. It lasted for more than one hour and attended by 40 Press reporters which included the Press media as well as electronic media.

Welcome address was done by President Shri Rituraj Gupta followed by film presentation of Plastivision Arabia 2016 by Chairman Shri Harish Dharamsi, presentation on PVI and its Film was done by NAB Chairman Shri Rajubhai Desai and NEC Chairman Shri Kailashbhai Murarka. Then there was a speech by myself as Chairman 70th Jubilee Celebration Committee followed by Film of 70 years journey of AIPMA.

The outcome of the Press Conference was seen on the second day. The 70 years function news alongwith Dahej and PVI was published in more than 25 newspapers.

Chief Guest of the function Shri Saurabhbhai Patel – Finance Minister of Gujarat, Guest of Houour Shri Avinash Joshi – Joint Sec DCPC and Guest of Honour Shri Subhash Kadakia – President Plastindia Foundation gave excellent speeches, which were very well received. By that time house was nearly full. This raised the status of our function to a new high.

Friends, our function was one of the best functions held during Plastindia. One & all including our Chief Guest Shri Saurabhbhai, two three days after the function appreciated (I have sent a mail earlier) Success is of AIPMA, Success of team work ultimately.

The mementos to all the Past Presidents were given by Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, the Chief Guest. He released the 70 years

Congratulations to you all MCM members who contributed in best possible manner, who made 70th Jubilee Function a fine success.

performed for about 20 minutes. The MC requested for unveiling of AIPMA film and 70th Jubilee book in hands of the Chief Guest, where after mementos was presented to the Past Presidents. This was followed by speeches of Mr.Avinash Joshi, Jt. Secretary, DCPC and Mr.Arvind Mehta, Chairman GCAIPMA and 70th Jubilee Function, Guest of Honour Mr Subhash Kadakia, President Plastindia Foundation. After Vote of thanks by Mr Haren Sanghvi- Hon.Secretary, the stage was handed over to Johnny Lever who made evening most hilarious and the crowd enjoyed up to 10.30 pm. Midway at 9.00 pm the dinner was served in the adjacent lawn area. M/s. Gwalia provided excellent dinner which was appreciated by each and every one present. The event was highly appreciated and was attended by cream of plastic industry and 20 Past Presidents.

AIPMA 70th Jubilee function was attended by over 1500 who's who of Plastics Industry. The auditorium was full to the capacity. Arrangements for Tea, Coffee and Cocktail were made for pre-event of the guests. The gate signages and directions were put up as per our plans. The programme started at 7.00 pm upon arrival of the Chief Guest - Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister for Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals, Mines Minerals, Cottage Industries, Salt Industries, Printing and Stationery, Planning, Tourism, Civil aviation. Welcome address was given by President Mr Rituraj Gupta encapsulating Vision and Mission and future road map of AIPMA contributing to the growth of the Plastic Industry etc.. Presentation of PVI-2017, PVA-2016 by their respective Chairmen, followed with respective promotional film. The Advisory Committee Chairman Mr.Raju Desai summarized both the events and requested all concerned to support the event and participate in a big way. Mr. Gaurav Sharma

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Global Opportunities Glorious Future

Event Endorsed & Supported by :

22 - 25 FEBRUARY 2016

A DEDICATED THEME PAVILIONS

International Trade Fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development

SPECIAL FOCUS PROCESSING, FILLING & PACKAGING

Our Supporters:

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Silver Sponsor

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PVA 2016 - State Partners State Partnership in Pipeline  Govt. of Himachal Pradesh  Govt. of Madhya Pradesh  Govt. of Gujarat  Govt. of Orissa  Govt. of Andra Pradesh

Bihar State Partner Confirmed

 Govt. of Karnataka

AIPMA booths in various exhibitions (Iplex Hyderabad, Plast - Taipei Taiwan) Taipei PLAS 2014 held from 26-30 September, 2014 in TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall

5th IPLEX 2014 participation held from August 8-11, 2014 in HITEX EXHIBITION Centre, Hyderabad

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Visit of Mr. Harish Dharamsi & Mr. Arvind Mehta to Sharjah th on 24 September, 2014 Report by Arvind Mehta They have appointed agents for Luxemburg countries, Germany, Morocco, Turkey, Saudi Arabia very important, Egypt, Iran, Italy, China, Taiwan, very professionally. Simply if make it Book for PVA & as a carrot we can make them agent for PVI also.

Myself & Harishbhai met officials of Expo Centre. Jayeshbhai could not come because of visa problem & President Anand Oza also could not make it. We have pushed our points for completing Accounts of 2014. Their auditors have taken some objections, which Harishbhai has explained & convinced as per our Agreement. They put forward to their auditors & clear. 15 point agenda was sent earlier and it was discussed point wise.

They are trying for Effective Agents for Korea, U.K, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Norway, Malaysia, Denmark, Serbia, Russia, France, Canada, USA, Poland, Czekoslovakia, Vietnam, Cyprus, Austria, Jordon, Argentina, Lebanon, Spain, Pakistan.

Very interesting point emerged, for which I was all the time insisting that PVA can be of good help to PVI & AIPMA & plastic Ed Industry of India at large.

All for Plastivision Arabia, Very big breakthrough we will get. So PVA & PVI to be complementing each other & we can jump globally.

In last PVA 28 countries exhibited. This point was highlighted by us, telling them to appoint agents in each country for PVA 2016. Lilian has started it & nearly done in 10 countries.

Kailashbhai I talked he has understood & Okayed, Harishbhai can take forward PVA 2016 & agents connectivity coordination.

PVI has today deliverable two agents i.e of China & Taiwan, Rest of the world to get, which we are trying.

Photo of visit to PVA 2016 by Mr. Arvind Mehta & Mr. Harish Dharamsi on 24.9.2014

Promotion of PVA during 9th Iran Plast 2014 held form 25-29 September, 2014 Tehran, Iran

The 9th International Exhibition of Plastics, Rubber, Equipment and Machinery (Iran Plast) opened on Thursday September 25th in the presence of Petroleum Minister Mr. Bijan Namdar Zanganeh and many other government officials and petrochemical industrialists.

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Promotion of PVA 2016 during FAKUMA 2014,

Meeting with P E Schall, organizer of Fakuma for promotion of Plastivision Arabia 2016

Partners finalized for Plastivision Arabia 2016 1. China - Shanghai Melink Exhibition Co., Ltd 2. Taiwan - Chan Chao International Co., Ltd. 3. Iran - Hamayesh Sazan Pishgam International Co., Ltd. (H.S.P International Group)

Screening of Partners for Europe Market During the show, we had meeting with prospective agents for PVA 2016

few exhibitors to both the shows. We have to offer free both to association in both the shows.

We also met representative of Italian Mold Manufacturers Association. Who agreed to circulate brochures of PVA & PVI among their members and will try to

We also met representative German mould manufacturers association Some of potential participants from Taiwan also were met.

Exhibitions attended by AIPMA staff for promoting PVA 2016 

8 India Chem 2014 Biennial International Exhibition & Conference was held from 9th – 11th October, 2014 at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. The exhibition was related to Chemical Industry. There were approx. 150 exhibitors covering 1 Hall. At this event, we received good feedback from Exhibitors as per the below list for PVA 2016 and even received 1 confirmations with registration form for PVA 2016, along with potential exhibitors.

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6th All Indian Exhibition Tube and Pipe Industries 2014 & 5th International Exhibition for Wire and Cable Industry from 28 –30 October, 2014 BEC Mumbai. The exhibition mainly focused on Metal, Steels, Welding & cutting machine manufacturers, however we still were able to received positive feedback from 7 - 10 Exhibitors for PVA 2016 who were interested to participate and visit our show. Few potential exhibitors also were listed for networking.

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Telemarketing efforts As back office effort we are constantly exercising Telemarketing which also has yielded good results. 

PVA 2016 Promotion in other Exhibitions 1. Barter Booth arrangement in - Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2014 be held from 4th to 7th December, 2014 at Istanbul-Turkey 2. Promotion in Arab Plast 2015 be held from 10-13 January, 2015 at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre Dubai, UAE 3. Promotion of PVA 2016 in PlastIndia 2015 held from 5-10 February at Gandhinagar, Gujarat 4. Joint Launch function of PVI & PVA during PlastIndia 2015 5. AIPMA Stall in Chinaplas 2015 held from 20-23 May, 2015 at Guangzhou, PR China

Regular coverage of PVA 2016 via different social media like  Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Whatsapp, BBM and Popup alerts.  Email Alerts  Email Blast  Email Campaigns till Plastivision Arabia 2016  Banner on Home page till January 2016  Link for Visitor Registration

Team PVA 2016 at Plastindia 2015, Gandhinagar Gujarat

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Domestic promotions 1. 5th Iplex 2014 held from 8 – 11 August, 2014 in Hyderabad, Ad was published for 3 days & a write-up in show daily newspaper

Financial Grants to PVA-2016 exhibitors  Proposal for Support under International Cooperation (IC)

Scheme to AIPMA for PVA 2016 has been considered by MSME vide their Letter dated 4.2.2015  Financial Grant for exhibitors of Plastivision Arabia -2014

already approved. Media partners India and UAE      

Media Partner in Pipe Line – M/s Trade India.com Polymerupdate Polymer Bazaar Custage Sunrise Times Modern Plastics

Custage Initiative – Ad published in magazine on Polymer Communiqué (October – November, 2014)

Auto Ancillary Show 2014 held form 10 – 13 October, 2014 in Pune, Ad was published for 3 days & a write-up in show daily newspaper

Sunrise Times – A monthly magazine printed in Gujarati language. PVA ad published in Deepavali Issue.

Modern Plastic – PVA Write-up published in magazine

Advertisement’s published in various publications Advt in Sunrise Times

Advt in Auto Ancillary

Advt in Custage

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Advt in Iplex

Vigorous Campaigns  Polymer Bazaar & Polymer Update  AIPMA Database Weekly

PVA 2016 Media Coverage Write Up in Modern Plastics

Write Up in Auto Ancillary Sow 2014

Write Up in Iplex Show Daily

Write Up in Plastics News

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Meeting with Hon'ble Minister for Industries & Food th Shri Shyam Rajak on 5 May, 2015 Report by Harish Dharamsi In response to our letter to Bihar govt. to participate in PVA as state partner, we were given appointment to meet officials on 5th May 2015. Accordingly, undersigned and Shri Deepak Ballani visited Patna. We reached there at 2 PM. We met Minister for Industries & Food Hon'ble Shri Shyam Rajak at 3 PM, then had a meeting with Principle Secretary Shri Tripurari Sharan IAS. Both had taken keen interest in our proposal and Principle Secretary had put up his remarks on the proposal and advised us meet Director of Industries Shri Shailesh Thakur IRS. Both PVA & PVI were marketed but PVI being in the next financial year, they had advised us to follow up for PVA first. Our proposal will be discussed in their committee meeting and we are hopeful of getting Bihar as state partner. Our proposal for state partnership to Govts of Kerala,

Himachal Pradesh, UP & MP have also received favourable response and we are looking for further discussions. We are trying to get few more sates as partner states to propagate investment opportunities in India.

Report on visit to Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, 24 June, 2015 Attended by: Dr. Asutosh Gor for promoting the park.

Agenda: To discuss the proposal for 1. Odisha to be State Partner in PVA 2016.

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Secretary, MSME showed keen interest in participating in PVA 2016. He requested AIPMA to submit a proposal for exhibitor participation (complete package including space, travel, accommodation etc.) and delegation of visitor (complete package). He informed that there is possibility of Odisha government subsidizing the cost of exhibitor participation and visitor delegation. AIPMA has been requested to send the proposal at the earliest (within a month).

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Discussed the state partner proposal with Principal SecretaryIndustries. He has requested IPICOL (Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha Ltd.) to examine the same in light of promoting the Plastic Park. He was quite positive on the proposal.

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A meeting with the Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Mr Debiprasad Mishra took place In his office at Bhubaneshwar on 25th June wherein proposal for Odisha as Partner state for PVA 2016 was submitted and discussed thereafter. Advantages and merits of participating in PVA 2016 were highlighted. Odisha state with PCPIR Policy in place is looking for large investment in Petrochemical Industry. Presence of Major Plastic Raw Material Manufacturers of Gulf region at PVA would definitely help in marketing Odisha Plastic Park at Paradeep. During the discussion, the minister shared that the state was looking to hold a Global Investor meet in 2016 and they could look at PVA for inviting investors. Overall he was quite positive about PVA participation and was keen to know about AIPMA and their activity has requested AIPMA to send a few copies of Plastic news magazine.

2. Plastic Parks Meeting held at: Bhubaneshwar Date: 24th June 2015 Individual meetings held with:1. Shri Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Department of Industries 2. Shri Panchanan Dash, Secretary, Department of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises 3. Shri Sanjiv Chopra, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries 4. Shri P Mohanty, Joint Secretary, Department of Industries Participants from AIPMA:1. Dr. Ashutosh Gor, Past President 2. Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor Discussions:

Government of Odisha has developed an Integrated Plastic Park in Paradeep near IOCL Refinery. 120 acres has been allotted to the Plastic Park. Rs. 40 crore grant has been approved by Govt of India. CIPET will operate the Common facility centre in the park. Project is to be operationalized in 2016. Land allotment to start by end of 2015. Site development activity is underway and is expected to complete by mid-2016.

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Odisha Government has sought assistance/help from AIPMA

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PLASTIVISION ARABIA 2016 Advisory Board

Jayesh Rambhia Chairman

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AIPMA Announces PLASTIWORLD 2015

OCT 2015 10 11 MUMBAI. INDIA

AIPMA has been at the forefront to study and identify the areas with highest growth potential being the finished plastic products and for and fastest growing segment in near future being packaging products. Thus to cater to this area, a novel concept of PLASTIWORLD is created.

Kishore Sampat Chairman

Gupta to launch it in INDIAPACK expo a very established show with highly respected organization and getting advantage of readymade foot-fall and past show success history.

PLASTIWORLD is a dedicated pavilion created in established trade fairs to showcase the strength of manufactured finished plastic products and market them to a very focused audience. The first Plastiworld was held at PLASTIVISION INDIA 2017 and Second event was held at PLASTIVISION ARABIA 2016. Both had very successfully served their objectives.

Our PLASTIWORLD from 8th to 11th October 2015 in MUMBAI shall make a beginning of new chapter wherein a fresh dimension shall be added to our association activities. AIPMA will be venturing into greener pastures by itself or with reputed organizations to excavate opportunities for marketing finished plastic products to a focused audience for its members and take advantage of the opportunities emerging not only in INDIA but across the world.

In view of enthusiasm of the past participants due to the business received by them, We have launched Third edition of PLASTIWORLD from 8th to 11th October, 2015 at INDIAPACK expo in MUMBAI with INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING this was a brilliant step taken by AIPMA President Mr. Rituraj

Today, In view of the markets being flooded with imported goods, PLASTIWORLD is the need of hour, For us to come together in a long term strategic manner and collectively sell our products to the growing demand and leave no vacuum for others to take away this opportunity.

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Event Endorsed & Supported by:

International Plastics Exhibition & Conference

Where the future of plastic is... Organized by: Supported by:

www.plastivision.org

Culmination of th 10 PLASTIVISION INDIA -2017.. From Chairman's Road Map Dairy Kailash Murarka Chiarman

.......... Where good was never enough    

70 years of existence 25 years of perseverance, 10th Edition - mile stone Dedication of AIPMA - Growth Warriors Team

.......... Positively Different  80% Space Booked  50 Countries participation confirmed  7 Air conditioned Halls  Over 125000 visitors from across the Globe  5 Power packed business days  Presence of Global Plastic fraternity  Visitors registration already started  Networking for business already commensed

.......... Powered by  International Seminar & conference  B2B platforms - for one-to-one business  Place to promote - SMEs  Incubation Centre - new entrepreneurs  Consultants Clinic - your business solutions  Employment - Job & Career Fair  Launch Pad - of your Business/product/service  Networking - with Global Plastic fraternity(Gala nite)

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.......... Surpassing Expectations Focused Pavilions  Printing & Packaging

 Solar Energy

 Plastiworld – finished Goods

 Green

 Mold & Dies

 SMEs

 Plasticulture

 Automation and Robotics

 Medical

.......... For Exhibitors ease of Networking  Extensive Media promotion  Digital & e services for ease of business  World-wide visitors promotions  Regular coverage of event via different social media like

- Face book, LinkedIn, Twitter, whtsapp, BBM and Popup alerts.  E- Alerts, E- Blast, E Campaign  Banner on Home page  Link for Visitor Registration 

.......... Like no other  PVI 2017 poised to touch the perfection with highest business turnover  An event with total business navigation under one roof  Reckoned as most sought after global business platform  Where vision takes shape

.......... PVI 2017 Presence (India & World - Wide) Date - Wise th

 Sri Lanka Plast 2014, 14 -16 August, 2014, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. th

 Iran Plast 2014 held from 25 - 29 September, 2014 at Tehran, Iran. th

 Taipei Plas -2014 Exhibition held from 26 - 30 September, 2014 in Taipei – Taiwan. th

 Fakuma 2014 Exhibition held from 14 - 18 October, 2014 in Germany (Friedrichshafen). th

 IPF Japan - 28 October, 2014 to 1 November, 2014, Tokyo, Japan. th

 5 Plastshow 2014 held from 5 - 9 November, 2014 at Race Course Ground, Rajkot. th

 China Machinex India 2014 held from 20 - 23 November, 2014 at BEC, Mumbai. th

 Plast Nepal 2014, 14 - 16

November, 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal. th

 Plast Future East 2014 Exhibition held on 29 November, 2014 at Balasore, Orissa. th

 Plast Eurasia 2014 held from 4 - 7 December, 2014 Istanbul, Turkey. th

 Arabplas 2015 10 - 13 January, 2015, Dubai, UAE.  KOPLAS 2015, 10 - 14 March, 2015 KINTEX Exhibition Center 2600, Seoul, South Korea.  NPE 2015, March, 2015 - Orlando, USA. th

 MILAN PLAST, 5 - 9 May, 2015, Milan, Italy. rd

 Plastics Vietnam 2015, 23 - 25 July, 2015 Saigon Exhibition Center Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. th

 Packplus - New Delhi, 30 August, 2015, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

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Participating Countries Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Pakistan Japan Hong-Kong Taiwan Vietnam

China

Thailand Philippines Malaysia

Malaysia

Indonesia Singapore

Countries in Pipe Line European Countries USA GCC Countries China

African Countries

Malaysia

Latin American Countries Australia & New Zealand

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11 INDIA 2019 International Plastics Exhibition & Conference Where the future of plastic is...

28th February - 4th March, 2019 | Delhi, INDIA

Ajay Desai Chairman

By virtue of Great Demand … AIPMA fulfils Industry wish - Announce PLASTIVISION INDIA 2019 in New Delhi ………

PLASTIVISION INDIA 2019

Advisory Board

Kailash Murarka Chairman

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HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS It is a matter of pride for AIPMA that our Past President and Chairman Governing Council Shri Arvind Mehta has been elected by the Plastindia Managing Committee as Chairman, Empowerment Committee, Plastindia International University (Proposed). The Plastindia International University is going to be set up at Vapi, Gujarat in 35 acres of land. It is for the technical education, to provide the industry with technically qualified youth to supplement huge growth of Plastic Industry of India. They can support the plastic industry as the Technical Head or CEO and / or even start their own unit. The education level targeted is of global standard. This land was purchased by Shri Arvind Mehta himself during his tenure as President of Plastindia Foundation from 2006-2009.

Arvind M. Mehta Chairman Governing Council AIPMA Past President - AIPMA & Plastindia Appointment of ShriArvind Mehta as Chairman Empowerment Committee, Plastindia International University Vapi(Proposed)

AIPMA Member in PIU Committee Mr. Raju D. Desai - Member Main Committee Mr. Harish Dharamsi - Special Invitee

Lifetime Achievement Award Received by Shri Arvind Mehta form BFPMTA th on 15 September, 2014

It is with pleasure our AIPMA Past President and Chairman of AIPMA Governing Council, Past President of Plastindia Foundation and also Past President of The Bombay Fountain Pen Manufacturers' and Traders' Association Shri Arvind Mehta was bestowed with Life Time Achievement Award for his yeomen services rendered to Plastic Industry of India for many years. They recognized the services rendered to BFPMTA during his tenure as President when many landmark achievements like holding an exhibition, Pen India 94, celebration of Silver Jubilee Function in the year 1993 for 25 years completion of association, Seminars showing forward path i.e. from hand molding process prevailing during 1990s (about 90%) to incoming change i.e. automatic screw type injection moulding machine, which is a reality today. By such seminars guidance to the future of Pen Industry was imparted.

AIPMA is proud of achievement of Shri Arvind Mehta who is doing anchor role as Mentor.

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AIPMA TRADE DELEGATION AIPMA Delegation in Plastindia 2015 held from 5th – 10th February, 2015 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. AIPMA Delegation to Plastindia 2015 held in Gandhinagar – Gujarat from 5th February 2015 - 10th February 2015, was spearheaded by Mr. Harshad Desai – Chairman Delegation Plastindia 2015. The exhibition was well attended and our delegation comprised of 150 Delegates. After scouring at least a dozen hotels in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, on a previous visit we had finalized with four excellent Hotel Accommodations at Rock Regency, LA 365, Hotel Crown and Hotel Bridge. All these hotels were centrally located in the heart of Ahmedabad city with easy access to the market, airport, station and a 20 minute drive by a comfortable coach to the Fairground. AIPMA had provided good facilities at the best possible rate to the Delegates with Accommodation including complimentary Breakfast to & fro transfers to Gandhinagar.

Plastivision India 2017 and Plastivision Arabia 2016. Delegates also enjoyed the AIPMA Day Celebrations and the completion of 70 Years of AIPMA with the unveiling of the 70th Jubilee Book and enjoyed the Johny Lever Show which was organized where in the entire team Harshad Desai of Johny Lever was flown to Chairman Ahmedabad and put up in Narayani Heights. This was followed by a sumptuous dinner, at the Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition Centre on Sunday 8th Feb 2015. All the delegates were happy with the accommodation; food and travel arrangements provided by AIPMA & showed great interest in becoming part of all AIPMA events in the future.

AIPMA had a stall in Plastindia and most of our staff under the guidance of our Secretary General, had also attended the event to man the stall and for market our two mega events, i.e.

AIPMA Delegation to 29 Chinaplas 2015, International Exhibition th rd on Plastics and Rubber held from 20 – 23 May, 2015 at Import Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China Congratulations were given to

.....another successful venture of AIPMA lead by Chairman Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia. Chinaplas 2015 was one of the

Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia and

top five Plastics & Rubber Trade Fair of Asia, Organized by

his team for excellent work done. Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia

M/s Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.

informed that with initiative of

AIPMA Delegation in Chinaplas - 2015

Mr. Raju Desai M/s. L.K.

AIPMA organized Indian Delegation of 103 Indian plastic

Machinery has not only

Industry participants to Chinaplas-2015. M/s. Orbitz was

sponsored first day cocktail

our travel partners. Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia was the

dinner delegation but also has Chandrakant Turakhia

Chairman of Delegation Committee. Mr. Mayhur D. Shah

suppor ted our Delegation

Chairman

Co-Chairman lead the delegation. The delegation stayed in

Directory. We have circulated 1000 copies of Delegation

Hotel La Perle with excellent Indian and Chinese Breakfast

Directory and distributed during Chinaplas & B2B meeting

and Indian dinner arrangement in the Hotel. All transfers

in China.

and sightseeing were inclusive of the package. AIPMA

President & his Team, PVI 2017 & PVA 2016 Team and

organised & provided VIP entry Passes & Badges to it’s

Members of Managing Committee visited Chinaplas 2015

Delegation. The delegates were very happy with all the

along with the Delegation.

arrangements.

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Unveiling of AIPMA New Members’ Directory 2015 AIPMA participated at the recently held Plastindia 2015 Exhibition from 5th – 10th February, 2015 at Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad.

AIPMA Members and Product Directory - 2015 along with Chairman Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia and in presence of dignitaries, members of Managing Committee, Past Presidents and Foreign Guest visitors. The hospitality service was provided to each and every guest who visited AIPMA stall for all six days.

President’s Cabin was one of the busiest places of networking. AIPMA stall was inaugurated by Mr. Rituraj Gupta, President AIPMA in presence of members of Managing committee. After performing Ganpati Puja in his cabin, President unveiled

Directories were kept at reception and also gifted to VIPs.

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NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AIPMA in 8th India Chem 2014 Biennial International Exhibition & Conference from 9 –11 October, 2014 8th India Chem 2014 Biennial International Exhibition & Conference was held from 9th – 11th October, 2014 at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. The exhibition was related to Chemical Industry. There were approx. 150 exhibitors covering 1 Hall. The exhibition was quite good as compared to the last Exhibition.

personally and explaining them about the exhibition by helping with Brochures, Registration Forms & Tariff. Promotion was also done for AIPMA Membership, Subscription & Advertisement for Plastics News and AIPMA Delegation to Plast India 2015. Good feedback was received from Exhibitors for PVA 2016 and

From AIPMA Mr. Aniket Shinde and from PVA Ms. Sapna Gupta visited 8th India Chem 2014 Biennial International Exhibition & Conference. Promotion of Plastivision India 2017 and Plastivision Arabia 2016 was done by visiting the stall

PVI 2017 and even received 12sq. m confirmation for PVA 2016.

Report on 5 Plastshow - 2014 Rajkot Participation November 5-9, 2014 Race Course Ground, Rajkot. 5th PLAST SHOW - 2014 on “Plastics" was held from November 5th to 9th 2014, organized Jointly by “Sunline Infotech Event, in Association with, AIPMA, GSPMA, RPMA, RKMA & SWAYAM Welfare Associates” which was held at Race Course Ground at Rajkot. The exposition has grown from event to event in terms of growing number of exhibitors, visitors and business generated.

was motivated and encouraged to market space booking for AIPMA Exhibitions. A Visit was also made to another Exhibition: Rajkot Machines Tools show -2014 organised by KMG and Machine Tools Manufacturing Association.  In order to maintain the contacts and to follow up with

prospective exhibitors, business cards and brochures were collected and their contact details entered into the ever growing database at Plastivision.

AIPMA Stall at Plast Show - 2014: A stall (Hall No. 1 stall no.1) was allotted to AIPMA at Plast Show - 2014.

 In spite of being a 5 edition the number of stalls were lesser

than expected.

From Plastivision, Ms. Sanjeevani Kothare attended the Exhibition. The basic focus was on promoting our show and booking space for Plastivision India 2017 and Plastivision Arabia 2016 exhibitions. In addition to the promotion of space booking, AIPMA Directories, CDs, PVI 2013 Show Directory were distributed. Plastic News Advertisement and the enrolment for AIPMA membership was also undertaken.

 Total No. of Exhibitors were 110, including Barter and

Complementary stalls.  Enquiries were received from 53 potential exhibitors with

an approximate area booking of 600 sq. mtrs. Plastivision Arabia -2016 and for Plastivision India - 2017 It was a good experience with encouraging result in terms of marketing PLASTIVISION INDIA 2017 and Plastivision Arabia 2016.

Plastivision India – 2017 Chairman Mr. Kailash Murarka visited the AIPMA stall. Under the guidance of Chairman Mr. Kailash Murarka the staff

Entry Gate of Plast Show 2014

AIPMA Stall at Plast Show 2014

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Shri Kishorbhai Sanghavi, President & Office Bearers of Rajkot Plastics Manufacturers Association visited at AIPMA stall discussing with Shri Kailash Murarka, Chairman Plastivision India 2017 at Plast Show 2014. Meeting with Mr. Bharat Shah M.D. of PELICAN ROTOFLEX, one of PVI Loyal Exhibitor from Rajkot. Plastivision Chairman, Mr. Kailash B. Murarka and Ms. Sanjeevani Kothare visited them at their work shop and office.

Mr. Kailash Murarka – Chairman, Plastivision India 2017 and one of our Loyal Exhibitor, Mr. Bharat Shah, M.D. of M/s. Pelican Rotoflex, discussing about the 10th Plastivision India 2017 during the meeting on their office at the time of visited the 5th Plast Show 2014 at Rajkot.

Pack Ex India Exhibition on 14 – 16 November 2014 at NSE Complex, Goregaon, Mumbai The three day exhibition was very vibrant with more than 400

Parks, Plastic News Monthly magazine, Fortnightly Bulletin

industries from 10 countries. Every day there are many visitors

were duly highlighted with a request for exhibitors to enrol as

came to visit this Exhibition have enquired about the business

Members of AIPMA.

in Packaging industries. There were three more concurrent

From PVI-2017 Staff: Mr. Bharat Vyas, Ms. Sanjeevani Kothare,

shows happened on the same duration.

and Mr. Rahul Gupta were visited this Exhibition. From

I have met to Ms. Priyanka Sathye who was leading ITA pavilion

Plastivision dignitary, Mr. Kailash Murarka – Chairman PVI-

for Italy from Mumbai (Varali). I have also visited to the German

2017 were also visited this Exhibition.

and European Pavilion.

We have distributed Plastivision India 2017 and Plastivision

We have explained Exhibitors about the aims and objectives of

Arabia 2016 brochures to all the stalls and approached them for

AIPMA, networking through Fairs and Exhibitions. Special

Plastivision India & Plastivision Arabia. I got more than 22

emphasis was laid on the benefits of membership of AIPMA, the

effective enquiries for PVI, PVA and Membership.

service to the industry working of policies for betterment of the plastic fraternity. Plastivision India, Plastivision Arabia, Plastic

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Plast Nepal 2014 held in Kathmandu from 14th to 16th November, 2014 Report by Ashok Agarwal But, they were happy to see our effort, regarding our visit and they were looking forward for a healthy relationship and has agreed to support us in whatever manner will be best possible from their side . They distributed our PLASTIVISION 2017 catalogues to their exhibitors and I met few exhibitors, who very well knew about PLASTIVISION .

As per the schedule I visited Plast Nepal 2014 which was held in Kathmandu from 14th to 16th November 2014 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall. I was there on 15th November and visited the exhibition site. The Exhibition had two halls and one open hall showing recycling of plastics. It was beautifully organized considering it was the first plastic exhibition in Nepal. They had 134 Exhibitors out of which 45 of them were from Nepal and rest from outside Nepal ( Mostly India ).

I have invited the PLAST NEPAL FOUNDATION team for our PLASTIVISION and have proposed to set a Nepal Pavilion in our exhibition wherein they can bring exhibitors and delegates. They had assured that they will get back after the exhibition.

As per the schedule I had meeting with their president Mr Sharad Tibarewala, Vice President Anand Mal Baid and some other Office Bearers were also there in the meeting. First of all they expressed their unhappiness towards the cold response they received from AIPMA, when they had asked for support for their exhibition.

The same day they had a gala night organized at Hyatt, wherein they invited me . Everything was very well managed and looks a very strong Association.

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AIPMA Report during the China Machinex India 2014 held th rd at BEC Mumbai from 20 to 23 November, 2014 and explaining them about the exhibition by helping with Brochures, Registration Forms & Tariff.

Chinamachinex India – 2014 held at BEC Mumbai from 20th to 23rd November, 2014. AIPMA was allotted 6 sq. mtr. stall (Hall No. 1 stall no.2). From AIPMA following dignitaries attended the above exhibition and visited the stall.    

Mr. Rituraj Gupta Mr. Harish Dharamsi Mr. Raju Desai Dr. Asutosh Gor

3. A new initiative to pre-select and pre-arrange meetings to connect you with right Chinese supplier was the highlight of the show for which a separate lounge named as Match Making was arranged to have such meeting. Team PVI and PVA with support staff under the guidance of President Mr. Rituraj Gupta , PVI Chairman Mr. Kailash Murarka and Mr. Bharat Vyas COO PVI 2017 arranged onsite meetings with suppliers by conducting a B2B meet at this lounge on the 2nd day of the exhibition especially for our exhibitors and members. The response was good from both ends as our exhibitors and suppliers participating in the exhibition interact and understand each other requirements. This meet aimed to help the buyers find qualified Chinese suppliers more easily. AIPMA dignitaries also attend the B2B meet and shared their valuable inputs.

Mr. Jagat Killawala Mr. Harshad Desai Mr. Kailash Murarka Mr. Kishore Sampat

1. From AIPMA Staff Mr. Aniket Shinde and from PVA Staff Ms. Sapna Gupta along with Mrs. Sanjeevani Kothare, Mr. Bharat Vyas and Mr. Rahul Gupta from PVI 2017 manned the Stall in the China Machinex India 2014. Promotion of Plastivision Arabia 2016, Plastivision India 2017, AIPMA Membership, Subscription of Plastic News and various activities of AIPMA was promoted during starting 2 day of exhibition. 2. Promotion of Plastivision Arabia 2016 was done by visiting the stall personally by Ms. Sapna Gupta Mr. Aniket Shinde

4. The exhibition received good response as compared to the previous.

We received enquires for Membership & PVA 2016.

B2B in progress

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Visit Report of Plast Future East 2014 Exhibition th at Balasore, Orissa, on 29 November, 2014. Report by Ashok Agarwal  Exhibitor for PVA 2016 Response recd almost nil.

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE PVI 2017 & PVA 2016

FREIGHT FACTOR & NON-AVAILABILITY OF

Back Ground of this Fair:

MOTHER SHIP from Kolkata Port are the main obstacles.

 The plastic industry in Eastern India is growing @ of 9% as

 Quite a few parties showed positive interest to become

against National Growth of 14%.

Exhibitor in PVI 2017. Noted all contact details for further

 Per capita consumption of plastics in East (WB, BIHAR,

FUs.

JHARKHAND, ORISSA & N.E.) is 2.8 Kg as against

 20 Nos. PVI 2017 Calendars were also distributed to the

National average of 8 Kg.

main organizers and parties. Appreciations were recd. for

 This fact shows, there is a tremendous growth potential in

this gesture from us.

East.

 40 + Parties were contacted personally by me. In some

 The Assam Gas Cracker Project & Brahmaputra Cracker

occasion main person were not available due to their

& Polymer Ltd., along with proposed petrochemical

some other engagement.

complex of IOCL at, Paradeep in Orissa, would prove to

 Brochures, Pamphlets were collected from each stall for

be a potential game-changers in shifting the focus of

future FUs.

Plastic Industry in East and become the hub for future

 Overall, good response received for our PVI 2017.

growth.

# CONCLUSION:

# BRIEF IMPORTANT POINTS FOR OUR

The fair was organized in a decent manner. The ambiance

CONSUMPTION:

was quite industry friendly and a large no. of volunteers were

 This is the FIRST PLASTIC EXHIBITION organized by

deployed from CIPET to look after the visitors. Everybody

NOCCI (North Odisha Chamber Of Commerce and

there displayed a much cordial and warm hospitality. Mr. C.

Industries).

P. Bhartia, Hon. Sec. of NOCCI, invited me repeatedly to

 Met few Important Personalities: 1)Mr.Amit Behra, M.D.

join them in the dinner, but due to time & road condition

of Oripol. (Key Organizer), 2) Mr.C.P.Bhartia, C.M.D. of

issue, I had to depart early evening. Their next event is due

Jagdamba Polymers Pvt. Ltd. (Also our Member), Hon.

on 2016.

Sec. of NOCCI, 3) Mr.Santosh Jena, 4) Mr. Amit Giri & Few More. Also met Mr. SANJAY K CHO -CIPET PROJECT MANAGER,  80 Nos. Exhibitors participated in ONE SINGLE HALL.

Each Stall Size @ 9 Sq. Mtr. Major Chunk is from Kolkata.  Exhibitor Directory hard copy not yet published. Soft copy

to receive shortly.  Footfall is very low. Awareness issue!?  Received very warm reception as AIPMA Delegate from

the organizers of the exhibition. # AIPMA in Action in this Fair:  Each Stall recd. PVI 2017 Brochure & PVA 2016

Brochure.

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Explore Bengal held on - 9 January, 2015 â&#x20AC;Ś.A Customized Theme oriented business Meet theme of meet : Plastics in Homeware & Furniture

AIPMA Participation in Plastindia 2015 Exhibition held th th from 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 February, 2015 at Gandhinagar Forms for Plastics News, Advertisement Tariff etc. Most significantly, on the first day our V.P. (South) Mr. Meela Jayadev booked 18 sqms and paid advance to Mr. Harish Dharamsi.

AIPMA stall of 44 sqm was at the extreme end of Hall 15 which was very discreetly decorated to take care of PVI-2017, PVA2016 and all activities of AIPMA. President's Cabin was one of the busiest places of networking. AIPMA stall was inaugurated in Hands of Mr Rituraj Gupta, President AIPMA in presence of members of Managing committee. After performing Ganpati Puja in his cabin, President unveiled AIPMA Members & Product Directory-2015 along with Chairman Mr Chandrakant Turakhia and in presence of dignitaries members of Managing Committee, Past Presidents and Foreign Guest visitors. The hospitality service was provided to each and every guest who visited AIPMA stall for all six days. Team PVI-2017 Team PVA2016 had fixed agenda of marketing under guidance of respective Chairman converting into meaningful MOUs in favour of the event. The Regional Managers Mr.Naresh Kumar Sah, Mr.A. Ramarethinam and Mr.Tapas Ray were manning AIPMA counter. Appx. 3,00,000/- income was generated from promotional work. We distributed Bulletins, Plastics News Magazines, Subscription

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With Best Compliments To AIPMA for the 69th Annual Report

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS Srilanka Plast Exhibition on 14th - 16th August, 2014, at Bmich, Colombo day.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Mr. Y. K. Sinha at 9.30 am on 14th August 2014 and also took part were Sri Lankan Economic Development Minister Mr. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr. Rishad Bathiudeen, Secretary Ministry of Industry and Commerce Mr. Anura Siriwardene, Chairman/CEO EDB Mr. Bandula Egodage, DG-EDB Ms. Sujatha Weerakoon and other dignitaries.

Distributed Plastivision India 2017 and Plastivision Arabia 2016 brochures to all the stalls and approached them for Plastivision India & Plastivision Arabia. I got more than 20 effective enquiries for PVI, PVA and Membership. Introduction of AIPMA was given to the visitors at AIPMA booth and also did networking to promote our activities and exhibitions. Special emphasis was laid on the benefits of membership of AIPMA, the service to the industry working of policies for betterment of the plastic fraternity. Plastivision India, Plastivision Arabia, Chinaplas, Plastic Parks, Plastics News Monthly magazine were duly highlighted with a request for stall visitors to enrol as members of AIPMA.

The three day exhibition was very vibrant with more than 100 industries from 15 countries. Every day there are many visitors came to the stall and they have enquired about the business in Plastic industries. There are two more concurrent show was happened on the same duration. Meeting held with Ms. Elaine Wang from Melink fairs on the first

Iran Plast 2014 (Tehran, Iran) held on 25th September, 2014 Report by Manish Dedhia Organizers : National Petrochemical Company (NPC) Total Halls : 12 Total Exhibitiors : 760 National Exhibitiors : 510 International Exhibitiors :250 Indian Exhibiots : 7

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AIPMA Booth in Iran Plast 2014

Products - Wall Covering - False Ceilings- Profiles & Panels Floor Covering - Sealing Tapes - PVC & UPVC - Doors & Windows Profiles – Accessories - Sanitary Parts - Insulation Products - Extruded Parts & Products - Vacuum Foaming Products - Forging & Casting Products - Shrink Films - Stretch Films- PET Films - PVC & PVDC Films & Sheets - PP & PC Sheets - Acrylic Sheets - Bubble Films & Sheets - Compounds & Granules as Products - Disposables - Recycling Products - Non Plastic Products.

The 9th International Exhibition of Plastics, Rubber, Equipment and Machinery (Iran Plast) opened on Thursday September 25th in the presence of Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh and many other government officials and petrochemical industrialists. Countries Participate as Exhibitors : Iran, Italy, Austria, Turkey, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, India, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Greece, Netherlands and United Arab Emirates have participated in the exhibition.

3- Machinery & Equipment:

Exhibits Profile: Thermoplastics - Polymer Blends - Compounds - Granulates Polystyrene-Ethylene & Polyethylene- Polyamides Masterbatches - Polypropylenes - PBT Blends - Polycarbonate Blends - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Polyurethane Thermoplastic - PVC Blends- Thermoplastic Elastomers Copolymers- Resins - Melamines - Casting Resins - Polyester Resins - PU Elastomers - Foams - Polyethylene Foam- PU Casting Resins - Rubbers - Additives - Stearates - Release Agents - Stabilizers - Lubricants - Fillers- Pigments- Adhesives & Glues- Coating Materials - Synthetic Fibers - Phenolic Resins Silicon Compounds - Paint Resins - Alkyd Resins - Reinforcing Fibers & Materials - Mica - Intermediates – Auxiliaries Catalysts - Cleaners - Laquers.

Mixers - Grinders - Crushers - Pelletizers - Compounding Lines Recycling Lines - Industrial Ovens- Extruders & Extrusion Lines - Press & Compression Machines - Foaming Machineries – Net Weaving Machines - Vacuum Injection Moulding MachinesForming Machines - Bending , Folding & Edge Trimming Machines- Cutting Machines - Ultrasonic Cutting MachinesLaser Cutting Machines – Punching Machines- Printing & Marking Machines - Printing Machines for Bottles, Cans & Leather – Silk Screen Machines- Coationg Plants - Knitting Machines - Welding Machines - Moulds & Dies- Automation Equipment & Machinery- Material Conveyors- Assembly Systems- Pneumatic Machines-Ancillary Equipment- Heating & Cooling Technology - Cooling Towers- Chillers Compressors - Steam jet Heaters- Fans- Filters- Measuring & Test Equipments- Parts & Components.

2- Finished & Semi Finished Products:

4-Services:

PP, PVC & PE Pipes & Fittings - Packaging Products - Films & Sheets Production - Packaging Containers & WaresPharmaceutical & Food Packaging Films - Packaging Foam Plastic Rope & Yarn - Laminated Products - Labels - Pet Bottles - Rubber & Silicon Products - Rubber Sheets - Conveyor Belts Rubber Parts, Rollers & Coverings - Silicon Ribbons, Hoses Profiles & Parts - Floor Coverings - Industrial Parts & ProductsPE Tubs & Drums - Plastic Pallets - Industrial Curtains Polymeric Sheets - PET & PP Straps - Industrial Plastics, Parts & Profiles - Industrial Containers - Nets & Grids - Brushes - Plastic Parts & Products for different Industries - PU & PVC Sprays Industrial Coils & Reels - Baskets & Boxes - Floating Jetties Automotive Composites - Parts - Composite Parts & Products for different industries - Composite sheets - Nano Composites Decorative Plastic Parts - Foam Products- Packaging FoamsFoam Sheets & Blocks - Silicon Foams & Sponges - Insulation Foams - Household Petrochemical Products - Construction

Technical & Engineering Services - After Sales Services Software Services - Directories - Associations – Subcontracting Information Services - Consultancy Services - Marketing Services- Laboratory & Industrial Services - Design & Decoration - Control Systems - Training Services- Turn Key Projects- Trading Services - Import & Export Services Surveillance Services.

1- Raw Materials:

Visitors Profile : Visitors like Government officials and regulators and their representatives, Industry and trade officials and representatives, Production and trading companies requiring high tech systems and products, Research and Educational organizations, Foreign embassies and consulates, International and local press agencies, Business, IT and financial managers, Trade and professional Associations, Target audience seeking for reliable supplier.

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popular machines at IRAN Plast 2014 This all electric machine is called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;e-capâ&#x20AC;? and according to ENGEL, it is one of the fastest machines in the world for efficient cap and closure production.

The engineering director of an Iranian polypropylene company said he was surprised to see so many foreign customers and visitors at this year's showcase.

Iran Plast Showcases the Iran's real production capability, as they Manufacture All type of Raw materials.

"It was astounding for us to see so many foreign visitors at 2014 Iran Plast," said Abolfazl Kiani.

In downstream Industries they make almost all type of Products such as Thermoforming, Injection Moulding, Blow moulding, Extrusion etc. In Machines they make Inhouse Machine, Moulds And Spares, as they have Sanctions.

Kiani said most of the visitors are from regional countries like Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, India and the newly independent Caucasus states. Highlights of the event:

Opportunities:

The 9th international IRAN PLAST Exhibition, visited by more than 50 thousand visitors, was ended. This event was held on September 25-29, 2014 in Tehran. According to NIPNA, this year's exhibition broke the record of the number of the attended companies. 750 Iranian and foreign companies took part in this year's exhibition. The countries Italy, Austria, Turkey, Taiwan, South Korea, China and India attended in pavilions and Britain, Germany, Spain and Emirate attended independently in this exhibition. The area allocated to foreign countries was quadrupled as compared with the corresponding figure of the last exhibition. Iran's greatest plastics industry forum was given news coverage by over 70 domestic and 25 foreign reporters. Moreover, two photo agencies and several ten photo journalists were present for coverage of the event. Publication of some newsletters along with the exhibition's official newsletters was one of the features of this year's exhibition.

Iran Plast can provide a good opportunity for evaluating the market and customers opinion. Generally big companies have special targets and events like Iran Plast gives opportunities to companies to introduce their project to the whole world. This exhibition also gives opportunities for producers and suppliers to collaborate. Many companies benefit from the exhibition by increasing their brand value. IRANPLAST 2014; The Perspective of the Future: IranPlast is the largest and most important exhibition in different fields of petrochemical products, materials, machineries and services in Iran and one of the most magnificent ones in the Middle East and Asia. Iran is a large country with very rich gas and oil sources and reserves. Located in the northern coasts of the Persian Gulf and is considered as a poly-armed bridge which connects the CIS to southern parts countries of the Persian Gulf from one side and also Far-east countries, the Middle East and Europe, from the other side.

In the first day of the exhibition an ancillary session was held in which the methods of supply of raw materials was discussed among the producers and consumers of raw materials, the managers of Stock Market and Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade. In this session Abbas Shari-Moghaddam, Deputy Minister of Petroleum, and Khosrotaj, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade were present.

Iran with its 75 million populations, is a great consumer market in a very strategic part of the world, who demands the petrochemical industries and products as much as possible.

A seminar on future of the plastics world was held on the second day of the exhibition by three companies from Austria and Germany. In this seminar the latest achievements and technologies in the field of polymer and plastic processing machines including the injection of plastics were introduced.

It is so naturally in such a country, the refineries and plants work days and nights to supply the unlimited demands of its people, as well as exporting the raw materials, finished and semifinished petrochemical products for supplying its financial sources.

On the third day a seminar with the title of polyhuman about the latest achievements on making artificial organs using polymeric materials was held. The seminar slogan was: would you like to live 200 years and more. This seminar was presented by Professor Talaie, an Iranian scientist who lives in Japan. The next IRANPLAST Exhibition will be held in 2016.

The combination of these potentialities together with the modern technology of the other countries can create a very unique opportunity for those local or international companies and organizations whose activity is related to petrochemicals. Iran Plast International Exhibition is the best and the right place to conjoin the different parties who have common targets and

The largest manufacturer of IMM is displaying one of its most

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try to derive a benefit by this industry. More than 600 Iranian and foreign companies and organizations get together in this international event to interchange their knowledge, technologies, potentialities and efforts and create a fully winwin business.

Naturally in such business atmosphere, many industries and refineries, plants and workshops are working round the clock to supply the unlimited demands of domestic and international markets. As far as petrochemical industries and products are concerned, exporting of raw materials, finished and semifinished products is one of the most important solutions for supporting the petrochemical industries and even some other national industries from financial viewpoints. Combination of these potentials with the modern technologies of other countries can create very unique opportunities for active national and international companies in these fields. In this regard, IRANPLAST International Exhibition is one of the best and the right places for bounding diverse parties which have common targets and try to derive more benefits by this sector.

Iran Plast have had a growing trend from its first edition in 2002. More than 5000 companies have taken part from the first IranPlast up to its last edition in 2012. The first 5 editions of IranPlast held in an annual process but from the 6th session, it was changed to a biennale exhibition, in order to enhance its quality and organization.Even in the present critic economy of the world, everybody knows that participating in the IranPlast can open new gates in front of the companies who are looking for progressive and continuous business cooperation.

Historically, IRANPLAST has had a growing trend from the very first edition in 2002. Since then, more than 3000 companies from Iran and other countries have participated at such a great exhibition event.

National Petrochemical Company, affiliated to the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum, as the main organizer of the IranPlast Exhibition supports thoroughly this event and is fully authorized to encourage and assist all the foreign companies who make bilateral partnership with their Iranian counterparts.

The first 5 editions of IRANPLAST were organized annually but from the 6th session, it became a biennale exhibition, in order to enhance its quality, structure and organization.

About Iran Plast IRANPLAST is one of the largest and most important exhibitions in Iran, in the fields of Raw Materials, Machinery & Moulds, Auxiliaries and Services for Plastics & Rubber industries, as well as, one of the most magnificent ones in the Middle East region and Asia.

Right now and at this present world's economical crisis, many entrepreneurs believe that participating at famous international exhibitions, one like IRANPLAST, may open new gates in front of the companies which are looking for progressive and continuous business opportunities.

Iran is a large country with very rich gas, oil and mineral sources and reservoirs. Located all the way in the northern coasts of the Persian Gulf and partly in the southern parts of the Caspian Sea and neighbouring with former CIS countries in the north; Afghanistan and Pakistan in the east and Turkey and Iraq by the west, Iran is considered as a multi-axis bridge which connects the CIS lands to the countries in the southern parts of the Persian Gulf from one side and also the Far-east countries; Middle East and Europe, from the other side. So that, one may call Iran as an important “Hub for International Business”; and that's why that our motto for IRANPLAST 2014 is; “Business Globally, for More Success”

National Petrochemical Company (NPC) the licensee and the organizer of IRANPLAST exhibition, fully supports this event aiming to encourage and assist all non-Iranian companies which already have or wish to make a bilateral partnership with their Iranian counterparts. No wonder, if a non-Iranian exhibitor finds an opportunity to make a partnership with another exhibitor or visitor from another country at the heart of Tehran, Iran. For Plastivision India 2017 : Very Good Opportunity for Plastivision India 2017 as there are more than 15 companies who produce Petrochemical Products and They are looking for India as their Prospective Customers, So many Company has shown interest to take Participant in Plastivision india 2017.

With 75 million population, Iran is a great consumer market at a very strategic part of the world, demanding for all kinds of consumer goods and its relevant industries, and logically, petrochemical industries and products enjoy of the same

Visit of Mr. Anand Oza Ex-Officio to Taipei Plas 2014, Taiwan Taipei Plas 2014 Exhibition was held from 26th – 30th September, 2014 at Taipei-Taiwan. On behalf of AIPMA, Mr.Anand Oza attended the exhibition. We have got barter stall of 9 sqm for doing all our promotional works with regard to Plastivision India 2017, Plastivision Arabia 2016 etc. Taipei PLAS 2014 closed with breaking record of scale and visitors Taipei, September 30, 2014: Taipei PLAS 2014 closed on 30th of September with an estimated business opportunity of US$200 million. There were 2,730 international visitors, a 8%

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increase, from 113 countries. Top 10 leading visiting countries include China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Philippines, U.S.A., Singapore and Vietnam. Total visitors accumulated to 18,643, a 17% increase from last edition. Taipei PLAS 2014 closed with breaking record of scale and visitors. Taipei PLAS is a bilingual industrial trade show that co-hosted by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and TAMI (Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry) that has been running for 14 editions. This year the exhibitor reached 530, using 2670 booths, that Taiwanese plastics and rubber manufacturers did their best in showcasing their quality, innovation and ratio to attract buyers. Economic recovery brings business opportunities According to statistics after the show, more than 80% of the buyers came from Asia, Middle East and Africa emerging markets. Exhibitors expressed to have received inquiries or even orders from Russia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia and India, where Sales Manager Victor Chang from Chen Hsong Group revealed to have received 3 orders and more is coming and President Chin-Lien Tsai from Kung Hsing revealed the its

blown film line on-site has also been purchased by a Kazakhstan buyer. The economic recovery is restoring where the business is heating up on-site. More than hundreds of 1-to-1 Procumbent Meetings created US$136 million of business opportunities TAITRA has mobilized its 60 oversea offices to invite buyers from all over the world, including The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Bulgaria, Mexico, Brazil, India, Germany, Greece, Canada and more to take part of the 1-to-1 Procumbent Meetings. According to statistics after the show, the on-site business opportunity is estimated to be US$26 million, following by US$110 million afterwards, which makes a total of US$136 million. Taipei PLAS 2014 showcased high intelligence, high smart control, high productivity and environmental friendly plastics and rubber machinery that it has been one of the major professional industrial shows. Next Taipei PLAS will return in 2016, where the organizing team will continue to serve with professions to generate more business opportunities.

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Visit Report of Fakuma 2014 - Germany rd

23 Fakuma – 2014, International trade fair on Plastics processing held from 14-18 October, 2014 at Friedrichshafen, Germany was organised by M/s P.E.Schall GmbH & Co.KG. Fakuma is the world leader here – as well as in extrusion and thermoforming. It holds a leading position whether its raw materials, processing machines, peripherals, automation solutions or C technology.

Fakuma 2014 has attracted 1752 exhibitors of approx. 45,000 business visitors from 120 countries and regions. 30% of those Exhibitors came from abroad. Fakuma 2014 occupies the entire site in Friedrichshafen of 85,000 sqm. It supports all market players as a top class meeting place for the industry, an “ambassador of plastics technology” and a “trailblazer for solutions in plastic”.

Display of Exhibits

To help visitors plan well Visitor Guides and Fakuma Planners – 2014 were provided.

Auxiliary and Testing Equipment Semi Finished Products Bioplastics Ancillary equipment/ Parts & components/ Hand Tools Chemicals & Raw materials Packaging & Blow molding machines Rubber machinery Chemicals & raw materials, auxiliaries IT applications / CAD-CAM Moulds & dies Semi-finished product Robotic machines Automobile Building & Construction Daily Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals E&E, IT & Telecommunication Food & Beverage Plastics & Rubber Toys, etc Publications Testing equipments

The organizers also provided Information Booths, VIP Lounges and free Internet facility. Entry passes were given by the organizers at the charges of 25 Euros for a day and season tickets at 40 Euros for a period of two days. Participation of plastivision in Fakuma 2014 Chairman PVI 2017 Mr. Kailash B. Murarka, Chairman PVA – 2016 Mr. Harish Dharmasi, and from Staff Manager –Exhibitions, Ms. Sanjeevani Kothare and Mr. Sandeep Bolar visited the Fakuma 2014 Exhibition and attended various Agents meetings arranged by the COO PVI 2017 – Mr.Bharat Vyas. Bookings were directly made through M/S.Shri Sai Service, who was also the travel agent for Plastivision Arabia as well as Plastivision India. Accommodation was in Konstanz for first 3 days during which Ferry rides of about 45 minutes had to be taken from Konstanz to Friedrichshafen. For one day the stay was in Zurich at the hotel Radisson. There were at least 6 pre-scheduled meetings from October 1416, 2014 (three days) at the venue of the Exhibition. Discussions took place where space selling agencies for various countries for Plastivision India and Plastivision Arabia both. All the meetings were fruitful and soon agreements will be entered in to.

Large Machines & equipment Preprocessing & recycling Printing & Packaging Re-cycling machines Extruders & extrusion lines Injection and Blow Molding For finishing, decorating, printing & marking Foam, reactive or reinforced resins Measuring, control & test equipment Post processing & other processing machines Welding machines, etc

We also met Mr. Lino Pastore-President of Italian Mold Manufacturers Association, Mr. Heiko Semaru of VDWF- German mould manufacturers association (Counter part of VDMA) and Mr & Mrs. P. E. Schall, organizer of Fakuma and invited him to visit PVI 2017 We also met quite a few exhibitors who have shown interest in Plastivision India and Plastivision Arabia the shows.

Injection Moulding Machine and Recycling equipments were the largely displays.

24th Edition of FAKUMA-2015 has been announced from 1317 October, 2015 at Guangzhou.

The Exhibition Size and participation

Herman Jordi, prospective Swiss agent

P E Schall, organizer of Fakuma

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Report on Plast Eurasia - 2014 th th Held from 04 -07 December, 2014, at Istanbul, Turkey. 24th International Istanbul Plastics Industry FairPLASTEURASIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2014 was held in Tuyap Fair Convention Centre which is located in the outskirts of Istanbul at a 45 minutes drive from the Ataturk Airport. From AIPMA, PVI-2017, & PVA-16, Mr.Rituraj Gupta, Mr.Harish Dharamsi, Mr.Bharat Vyas and Ms.Sanjeevani Kothare attended and participated in the exhibition. 1) FACTS & FIGURES: a) Spread across 1.20.000 sq.mtrs of area divided in to 12 Halls the net floor area of approx. 30,000 sq.mtrs was occupied by more than 1000 local and international exhibitors. b) As per data available the exhibition was attended by more than 45000 business & professional visitors from 75 plus countries. c) There were international pavilions from China, Korea, Taiwan, Iran, Saudi Arabia. M/s Saudi Exports had sponsored the event. d) AIPMA-PVI was offered barter stall of 12 sq.mtrs size by the organizer which was costing @USD 270/- per sq.mtr. e) Organizer also offered three rooms for 2 nights of free accommodation at Hotel Tuyap Palas and remaining 2 nights cost was born by the AIPMA-PVI-PVA

policy to have 'one country one agent'. However he suggested to have a meeting with Mr. Mario Mazani who is the final authority to decide with regards to market PVI for Italy territory.It was learnt from the course of discussion that they have offered free stalls to start-up companies in PLAST-2015 at Milan as a part of their social commitment. It was mutually decided to meet Mr. Mario Mazani in the forthcoming PLASTINDIA-2015 at Gandhinagar, India. c) M/s Awan Exhibitions-Saudi Arabia: President Mr. Rituraj Gupta and Mr. Harish Dharamsi had a meeting with Mr.Mohamed Awad. They shown eagerness to work for PVI and insisted to submit project detail with PVI-2013 post show report, venue infrastructure, and number of countries participated, balance of trade between two countries etc. It was mutually decided to have next round of meeting in sideline of forthcoming Arabplast 2015 exhibition in Dubai. d) Ms. Amanda Kim-M/s Interfairs Co. Ltd. Korea: The meeting was held in AIPMA-Plastivision stall on 05/12/2014. Representative Ms. Kim shown interest to work for entire Korea region in addition to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar. She has committed to book 300 plus area. Mr. Jerry Hann, CEO of Interfairs will be attending Arabplast and will sign contract with Plastivision India 2017.

f) Stall was decorated and proper presentation was made with required promotional material of AIPMA, PLASTIVISION INDIA & PLASTIVISION ARABIA.

2) MEETINGS & VISITS: Following scheduled and un-scheduled meetings were held with agents from different countries. a) Mr. Mehmet Ali: Meeting was held in AIPMAPlastivision stall in pr esence of Mr. Naveen of Expo Centre, Sarjah. Mr. Ali has tremendous clout in entire Turkey region with contacts at high places. He has offered to work with IMMIB and assured to co-ordinate for PVI & PVA marketing. b) ASSOCOMAPLAST- Mr. Girolama Dogostino: President Mr. Rituraj Gupta and Mr. Bharat Vyas visited ASSOCOMAPLAST stall in Hall No.3 for the prearranged meeting. He informed about their association

e) Ms. Tracy Chang: M/s Chan Chao International Co.Ltd. The meeting was held in AIPMA-PVI stall on 06/12/2014. From the available information's and considering their participation at various exhibition all across the globe working with M/s Chan Chao may turn out to be beneficial to us. She has assured to book 1000 plus for Taiwan and 700 plus for other territories such as; Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Hongkong, Indonesia, Philippines etc. From the discussion it is learnt that they will be in position to pay only 5-10% upfront deposit instead of 30% what we have mentioned in our draft agreement from Chanchao. Ms.Judy Wang is likely to visit and sign contract at Arabplast-2015, Dubai. f) PVI sponsorship: M/s Saudi Exports who sponsored PLASTEURASIA was approached for IInd level of sponsorship for PVI-2017.

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including airfare, Hotel stay, Transportation and staff allowance.

Meeting was held with Saudi Export Development Authority Director Mr.Feras Abalkhali and Manager Mr.Faisal Alhammad. There was no positive sign to our initiative since they are organizing event which coinsides with PVI-2017 dates. However they have assured to meet at Arabplast for possible engagement

4) General obser vations, Recommendations;

Key

Lear ning's

a) There was no stall possession system. Everything was ready before the opening day.

g) Mr.Selcuk Mutlu, M/s PAGDAR: The meeting was held on 06/12/2014 in PAGDAR stall as scheduled. Being secretary general of the association he has assured us all help and information relating to their 1500 members, Govt. of Turkey policy for the subsidy to their local exhibitors.

c) The entire outer area was washed with water and inside area was cleaned with vacuum cleaner. Looked sparkling, neat & clean.

He is seems more enthusiast to co-ordinate tie-up with PAGDER associations' president. They both are

d) Entry for visitors was free and seamless. Allowed children also.

b) Opening ceremony was delayed and held at 11.30 AM with much fanfare after the show had already began.

e) There was free shuttle to & from city at regular interval. Recommendations; a) To offer free-concessional rate stalls to start-up, innovative product companies as done by ASSOCOMAPLAST in Plast-Milan b) There was quick response team for urgent need of exhibitors & visitors. Highly recommended for our show. c) Must visit show for AIPMA-PVI-PVA attending Arabplast-2015, at Dubai. h) Unscheduled Meetings: - Ms. Gordana Pavlovic, Croatia - Ms. Neda Nazerian, Iran - Ms. Verania Yang, Taiwan - Mr. Rad Can Ozbek, Turkey - Mr. Alporslan Goktay, Turkey - Ms. Gulden Parlak, Turkey - Mr. Walid Wakim, Dubai - Mr. Masoud, Iran - Ms. Neda Nazerian, Iran 5) Testimonials & Photographs a) There was show daily available from PAGEV. b) Exhibition Map, Directory, CD collected for our reference. c) Photographs of stall, exhibitors, meetings, venue were taken and available for reference and records. d) Brochures of PVI, PVA and AIPMA publications were displayed and distributed on counter and in all halls. e) Special flyer in Turkish language was prepared and distributed in and around fair ground.

Meetings were held for the marketing of space booking as well as for visitors promotions at various levels.

3) Budget & Expenditure;

Special brochure of AIPMA-PVI profile was prepared and given to selected agents and signatories.

25th Edition of PLASTEURASIA has been announced from 3 - 6 December 2015 at Istanbul, Turkey

Total budget for Rs.2,09,000/- (2 PAX) was sanctioned in the MCM dated 05/11/2014 for the participation. Total expenditure Rs.1,39,996/- is spent for the entire event

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Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2014 Report by Harish Dharamsi th

Economy of the Republic of Turkey. Fair had over 40,000 professional visitors.

The 24 International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair was organized by TUPAY, in association with PAGEV Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation. The Fair is among the prime trade events of the plastics industry in the world with its international qualifications.

 Minister of Science, Industry and Technology

Republic of Turkey Mr. Fikri ISIK had inaugurated the event.

Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2014, the most important marketing platform of Turkish plastics industry held from 4th – 7th December, 2014 in Tuyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center, Buyukcekmece, Istanbul.

 Plast Eurasia Istanbul, 2014 is being a spotlight with the

diversity of its huge scope, which are plastic machinery, machinery auxiliary, chemicals and raw materials, heat and control equipment, mould, recycling and hydraulic and pneumatic.

The show highlights are as follows:-

 AIPMA had barter stall of 9 Sq. meters in Hall No. 1.

 1154 companies from 41 countries in 98,000sq. mtr.

exhibition area covering 12 halls.

 PVA & PVI were marketed and we had meetings lined up

with various agents. Meetings with Saudi, turkey & Iranian agents were fruitful and discussions will be concluded in Dubai during Arabplast 2015.

 The fair had national pavilions from China, Korea,

Taiwan and Saudi Arabia, as well as buyer delegations from 4 countries with the co-operation of the Ministry of

Arab Plast 2015 held from 10 - 13 January, 2015 at Dubai

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NPE - 2015 Held from 23th - 27th March, 2015, at Orlando, USA. consultants, individuals, exhibitors from US, Canada plastic industry.

The International Plastics Showcase- N P E 2015 was held in Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, USA from 23rd to 27th March 2015 Mr. Rituraj Gupta - President AIPMA, Mr. Sanjubhai Desai, Mr. Bharat Vyas and Ms. Sanjeevani Kothare (Plastivision India 2017) attended and participated in the exhibition. The exhibition spread across west and south hall of convention centre the net floor area of 93,000 sq. mtrs was occupied by 1600 local and international exhibitors. As per data available the exhibition was attended by more than 60000 business & professional visitors from around the globe. There were country pavilions from India, China, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, etc. AIPMA-PVI was offered barter stall of 100 sq. ft. bearing No. S/15162 in south hall by the organizer M/s SPI. Stall was decorated with foldable aluminum fixtures taken from India and proper presentation was made with required promotional material of AIPMA, PVI & PVA.

Meetings were held for the marketing of space booking as well as for visitors promotions at various levels. Provisional MOU was signed with Brazilian media house for minimum 200 sq. mtrs from Brazil territory with commitment of promotional expenditure against assured and confirmed collection of space booking.

PRE VISIT PREPARATIONS: With a view to plan visit in a focused manner our AIPMA team had done its homework to know and identify number of associations, agents, exhibitors from US, Canada, Mexico and Latin America region. Stall decoration work was assigned to M/s B&F who supplied foldable standees and roll-up banners with back drop design. Universal adaptor was ordered from M/s B&F as Gifts to stall visitors, exhibitors of NPE.

Presence of AIPMA and PVI team members was recognized at special tri-annual meet of 'Indo-American cultural Organization' wing of SPE. President Mr. Rituraj Gupta was honored to address the gathering. One-o-one informal and spot meeting was held with Indian students and plastic professionals representing MNC in USA.

MEETINGS & VISITS: Following a schedule, our AIPMA team had meetings with

Report on Plast Milan - 2015 held from 05th - 09th May, 2015, at Milan, Italy. From AIPMA, President Mr.Rituraj Gupta, Mr.Raju Desai – Chairman NAB, Mr.Kailash Murarka – Chairman,PVI 2017, Mr.Arvind Mehta – Chairman Governing Council, Mr.R.K.Aggarwal – V.P. (North Zone), Mr. Meela Jayadev – V.P. (South Zone), Mr. Bipin Desai – Managing Committee member, Mr. Sunil Shah – Managing Committee member, Mr.Kishore Sampat – Chairman Job Fair visited the exhibition. The exhibition was spread in 6 Halls admeasuring gross area of 90,000 sq.mtrs. and around 1500 exhibitors. This exhibition was attended by 50,000 visitors. Team AIPMA lead by Mr.Raju Desai had a very good meeting with Mr.Thorsten Kuhmann, Secretary General, EUROMAP, C/o. VDMA, FV KuG, Lyoner Street. 18, DE 60528 Frankfurt and Ms.Lilli Rudrick from VDMA in the presence of Mr.Mario Maggiani. They have raised some queries pertaining to their participation in Plastivision Mumbai and Plastivision Delhi. We hope to reply them at the earliest possible.

Kothare had a fruitful and positive response from few exhibitors who are willing to participate in the forthcoming PVI-2017 and PVA-2016.

Also team Plastivision India Mr.Bharat Vyas and Ms.Sanjeevani

Brochures of PVI-2017 were also printed in Italian language and distributed from our booth in the exhibition

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Chinaplas - 2015 - Participation and Visit Report The organizers had provided following statistics of visitor flow on all four days of the event. Date Visitors 20/5 38,972 21/5 43,887 22/5 36,888 23/5 12,723 Total 130,370 To help visitors plan well on their meetings they had provided Visitor's Guides. The organizers had provided Help Booths – two each in every Hall, VIP Lounges, Internet facility was available in the VIP Lounges. The organizers recorded over 8,000 Indian Business visitors in Chinaplas-2015. B2B MEETING PVI-2017 jointly with China Agent M/s CMEC International Exhibition Co arranged B2B meeting at Hotel Laghan opposite Fairground venue. More than 110 delegates including AIPMA members and 150 Chinese delegates attended the meeting. President Mr.Rituraj Gupta , Mr.RajuDesai and PVI chairman Mr.Kailash Murarka addressed the gathering which was followed by cocktail dinner. Registration forms were signed by one exhibitor each from Israel, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Korea. There were about 35 potential exhibitors from various countries who showed interest to participate in PVI-2017. 30th Edition of Chinaplas-2015 has been announced from 20-23 May, 2016 at Shanghai.

29th CHINAPLAS - 2015- International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries was held from 20th -23rd May, 2015 at Guangzhou, China Import Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China Organised by M/s Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. The event was one of the largest Plastics & Rubber Trade Fair of Asia. AIPMA Stall in Chinaplas - 2015, Exhibition: Stall No.R-11 in Hall No. 2.2 occupied area of 12 sq. mtrs. AIPMA had a 12 sqm Booth provided by the Organisers on Barter with PVI-2013. President Mr.Rituraj Gupta, Chairman PVI-2017 Mr.Kailash Murarka,Vice President Mr. Sanju Desai, Chairman Advisory Board-PVI Mr. Raju Desai, Chairman PVA-2016 Mr.Harish Dharamsi, Mr.Haren Sanghavi, Mr. Harshad Desai, were present at the Booth and attended various meetings arranged by the COO-PVI. We promoted all activities of the association such as Membership, Website Advertisements, Magazine subscription and advertisements, AIPMA Job & Career fair PVA-2016, PVI-2017 etc… at the Booth. From AIPMA-PVI Staff, Mr.Bharat Vyas, Ms. Sanjeevani Kothare had attended this Exhibition. They enrolled AIPMA membership and also did marketing for PVA–2016 and PVI-2017. We had arranged number of Agents meetings for PVI-2017 at our stall. Report of PVI-2017 Participation The Exhibition Size CHINAPLAS 2015 attracted 3200+ exhibitors from 40 countries and regions, together with14 pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, PR China, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and USA, occupying an exhibition area of over 240,000 sqm. It occupied 13 Halls. The 4-day exhibition was visited by over 134,000 trade visitors from over 125 countries or regions. Preregistered visitors enjoyed free admission.

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PROJECT KAYAKALP

AIPMA competence and skills of professionals?

Since 1945, AIPMA has evolved from a 200 sq.foot rented office to it's own property, the AIPMA House, holding it's own exhibitions in India and Abroad and standing tall amongst industry associations delivering on 16 out of 25 key activity platforms. But, as a popular saying goes, “past success does not guarantee the future”. In a world full of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA), it is absolutely essential for an industry association to periodically reinvent itself. To make it more membership centric. To reorient the emphasis from government lobbying to Industry Development & Promotion. To become a think tank that enables the Industry and Members to grapple with articulation of their future.

With this is mind, we launched Project Kayakalp –'Kaya' means the Body, both in its physical and the subtle forms. 'Kalpa' means holistic transformation, not merely 'rejuvenation' as modern day spas' would lead us to believe. Originating in ancient practices and sciences of Tantra, Siddha, Yoga & Ayurveda, Kayakalp is at once a promise of being the elixir of youth as a process to immortalize mind, body and soul. By attempting to create utmost equilibrium between various energy cycles, they achieve oneness, a unification that unleashes awesome power or 'Atmik' Aura. Through the Project Kayakalp, we at AIPMA, have resolutely embarked on this journey of Total Transformation.

A holistic relook at the way AIPMA functions was therefore necessary. How to strengthen the triad (Members, Managing Committee and Secretariat) that is the very foundation of an association? How to spread wings from western India to Pan India, befitting our very name? How to create a strategic roadmap with Vision & Mission? How to construct financial processes and SOPs' that enable us to discharge our fiduciary responsibilities? And finally how to have all these planned and executed by best in class human talent that effectively merges the passion and commitment of Honorary practitioners with

The activities conducted include:      

Pre-Conclave at Waterstone Hotel, Mumbai. VISION Conclave at Treasure Island Resort, Lonavala. Staff Meeting at AIPMA House. Many one-on-one meetings. Feedback sessions with Governing Council Members. Presentations and discussions with Managing Committee etc.

Contradiction Analysis, Defining Strategic Directions and Action Planning, a Comprehensive Restructuring Report, the HR approach, Financial Architecture and SOPs' and many more. Suffice to say, not a single area of AIPMA was left uncovered or untouched.

AIPMA VISION, MISSION AND TAGLINE DRAFTED AIPMA VISION Professionally Managed Premier Organisation Powering Growth of India Through Plastics.

AIPMA MISSION AIPMA Shall Passionately Strive to Lead Indian Plastics Industry to Process 20 kg of Plastic Per Head By 2020, Leveraging Knowledge And Innovation For Inclusive Growth.

TAGLINE Powering Progress Through Plastics

What is the benefit of all these to the members? 4. Access new business opportunities, I will not chase Growth. “Growth will chase me,”

1. Be an important part of the Plastic Industry Eco System, not the 'also ran' or one among many, find customers and suppliers from AIPMA membership, be recognized on a larger platform,

5. Obtain help, training & exposure in improving efficiency & competitiveness of my business. Beat my competition,

2. Get to know the latest developments in the Industry, well before it becomes public knowledge. Information is power,

6. Learn from Best Practices followed in my Industry. Developing competitive edge, 7. Get True and Factual Industry data and understand sectoral demand for Plastics. To Plan and Strategise my future growth (Eg: Agriculture, Construction, Automotive, etc.),

3. Get an opportunity to network with potential customers in India & Abroad. Power of Contacts,

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A diligent implementation of Kayakalp Plan would surely make AIPMA a well recognized and respected association that all of us can be proud of.

8. Get Overseas Contacts, 9. Access Government and other Authorities through the Association.

Implementation Plan of Project Kayakalp With effort of Mr. Rituraj Gupta and his Team, and with support of Govening Council Chairman and it's members Kayakalp was implemented with final presentation of Mr Mr.Shailesh Sheth, on 25th September,2014. Mr Sheth emphasized that upon Implementation of all modules it will definitely take AIPMA to elevated level matching with that of professional organization. Mr.Shailesh Sheth informed that he has designed seven vertical modules headed by 2 or 3 members of Managing Committee each, to monitor and take the implementation plan forward thereby ensuring corrective and timely application of all modules which is our foundation line for implementation of entire Kayakalp Project. The seven modules of implementation plane, each with primary and support responsibilities are 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Organisation Structure Managing Committee Secretariat + HR Exhibitions Empowering Competitiveness Articles of Association Finance + SOPs.

Mr Raju Desai and Mr Arvind Mehta+ Mr Hiten Bheda Mr Arvind Mehta & Mr Ajay Desai Mr Raju Desai and Mr Rituraj Gupta Mr Kailash Murarak and Mr Harish Dharamsi Mr Jayesh Rambhia and Mr Hiten Bheda Mr Jagat Killawala, Mr Ajay Desai, and Mr Rituraj Gupta Mr Sanju Desai and Mr Haren Sanghvi

He further explained that among the above, certain parameters are mandatory to be exercised in parallel such as Module No.1, 3, 6, 7 etc.. For implementation of HR policy Mr. Shounak Deshmukh of M/s. Talent HR Networks Pvt. Ltd., who gave his presentation with time line and profile of implementation Plan  Finalize KRAs of all employees for FY 2015 - 16.  HR Policies  Learning & Development  Review Effectiveness of actions taken

AIPMA Services

Auditorium:

Board Room:

 Approx. 200 seats,

 30 seating capacity

 With microphone,

 Centrally air conditioned

 Oval arrangement,

 Whiteboard.

 Dias, Podium,

 Fully air conditioned,

 Stereophonic sound system.

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Managing Committee

Empowering Competitiveness

7 Verticles

Organisation Structure

A) Primary

Mr Raju Desai Mr Arvind Mehta Mr Raju Desai

Mr Kailash Murarka Mr Jayesh Rambhia

Mr. Rituraj Gupta

Mr Arvind Mehta Mr Ajay Desai Mr Hiten Bheda

Mr Harish Dharamsi Mr Hiten Bheda

Mr Jagat Killawala Mr Haren Sanghavi Mr Ajay Desai

Secretariat + HR

Exhibitions

Artciles of Association

Finance+ SOPs Mr. Sanju Desai

Responsibility

B) Support Responsibility

STATUS OF IMPLIMENTATI ON AS ON

DATE 13.05.2015

Mr Rituraj Gupta

Deepak Ballani (PO)

Under 1) Salary breakup implementation already done

Dinesh Banka (CFO)

It will be done immediately after approval of Constitution Amendment

Appointment for Exhibition Director under process.

C) Phase I Recruit Implement- Principal ation Officer (July - Dec Conduct 2014) Workshop for all Key Personnel named in column A & B above about Implementatio n Plan Decide on the position of Executive Director of AIPMA

D) Phase I Implement Implemen- new tation Organisation (Jan 2015) Structure Form + Launch Utkarsh Form + Launch AAC

Managing Committee to adopt Kayakalp Plan. Governing Council to be renamed & understand its new role Select New Office Bearers & get them ready to takeover on 01/01/2015

 Interviewed

Exhibition Directors 2) Work Profile & KRA already done  PVI 2019 already 3) PF registration announced in under process Delhi 4) Training Programme will start from June onwards. Training modules are under process.

Get Talent Network to complete their work & Implement their recommendations Finalise long term outsourcing Contract with Talent Networks

Take decision on PVI issues and implement them Recruit Director Exhibitions

2 Meetings jointly with M/s SSA Business Solutions Mr Kanan, was conducted and 10 members consented to join Lean Cluster Competitiveness programme Proposed joint seminars with Bombay Management Association Jointly organize seminar with Seminar Committee

Meet Ex UNIDO Consultants Meet CIPET Meet NCQM Meet Kaizen Institute Meet Fraunhofer Meet Steinbeis' Foundation

Recruit required Personnel

Prepare tentative calendar of Training Programs for 2015

Prepare Training calendar for 2015

1) We would like to further appraise that as per decision of the Governing council the Awaiting legal implementation of vetting by Lawyer. recommended SOPs To call EOGM under each vertical shall and get it be taken care of by approved. Respective Chairman from time to time to ensure smooth execution of the event under guidelines of the SOP 2) The implementation of SOP in AIPMA is in full swing under the guidance of OBs, by CFO Mr.Dinesh Banka and Secretary General Ms. Uma Gupta.

Get Law Firm to draft necessary changes / new AOA.

Prepare feasibility study for new I.T. infra structure for AIPMA – To be implemented when new building is ready.

Implement new Membership Fee Structure

Implement SOP Manual in FULL.

Make New Memebership Application Form operational

MC to approve changes in A of A

Reduce AIPMA contribution on MC Travel costs from current 100% to 80%

Make new service condition and remuneration structures operational from 01/01/2015

Give AIPMA – Kayakalp large visibility @ PlastIndia Exhibition in 02/2015

Launch Training Programs in external location till AIPMA building is ready

Implement Training calendar for staff

(Affiliated Associations' Council) Form + Launch New Sub committees – Dissolve all existing ones. Activate Zonal Offices & Regional Councils. Abolish VP(W) position. Merge job with that of Jt. V.P. E) Phase III Visibility

The proposed amendment is done.

Launch an AIPMA Brand Blitzkrieg

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Get ISO certified Implement new I.T. infrastructure

A work shop on SOP Implementation of Kayakalp recommendations held on 12th March, 2015 at AIPMA House was attended by all Verticle Heads and AIPMA Staff

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MSME CELL How AIPMA MSME Cell can guide entrepreneurs to set an Industry

Presented by – Mr. Raja Shah – Chairman MSME Cell. SIDBI to participate in PVA' 2016 and PVI' 2017 so that public can know the activities of SIDBI.

Mr. Raja Shah – Chairman, MSME Cell presented during the inauguration of Jobfair '2015 as to how MSME cell can guide entrepreneurs to set an Industry.

Give priority to micro and small Industries for financial help and special consideration upto the loan of Rs.50,000 or so. Mr. Sharma has agreed to give full support. He suggested to have

Mr. M.K. Sharma - Chief General Manager - Head of Business of Southern and Western India, SIDBI, was highly impressed.

discussion with us in the second week of August '2015. We have promised that AIPMA shall consider SIDBI as VIP Institute.

Mr. Sharma invited Mr. Raja Shah at SIDBI Head office to discuss how to bring awareness to MSME's about SIDBI's financial scheme.

Mr. R. Chaudhary – Assistant General Manager, SIDBI, shall discuss with us the preliminary details for participation of SIDBI for the above events.

To arrange jointly with MSME cell, discussion about MSME at various cities of Southern and Western India,

Mr. M.K. Sharma - Chief General Manager - Head of Business of Southern and Western India, SIDBI, lighting the lamp during the inauguration of Job Fair 2015 along with Mr. Raja Shah – Chairman MSME Cell, Mr. Kishore Sampat – Chairman Job and Career Fair, AIPMA

Mr. Sanju Desai- Vice President, AIPMA felicitating Mr. M.K. Sharma - Chief General Manager - Head of Business of Southern and Western India, SIDBI, along with Mr. Rituraj Gupta – President, AIPMA and Mr. Raja Shah – Chairman MSME Cell.

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PLASTIC PARKS

Mr. Jayesh Rambhia Chairman - AIPMA Plastic Park

AIPMA Delegation meet with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri Akhilesh Yadav Plastic Park to be set up at Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh on 12th October, 2014 Report by Arvind M. Mehta It was a big breakthrough for AIPMA, having an opportunity to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Akhilesh Yadav (courtesy Jayesh Rambhia perusal) in Hotel Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai on Sunday, 12th October 2014. The subject was Plastic Park to be set up at Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. Myself, Jayeshbhai, AIPMA President Shri Rituraj Gupta and Vice President Mr. Sanju Desai attended.

that they should encourage maximum use of plastics in agriculture, such as Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler System, pipes, Green houses and other modern techniques, which plastic has to be fully exploited to increase the agricultural GDP growth, may be by plus 2-3%. The benefits of plastic technology can help increase in yield by 30-100% depending upon the crop, Water saving from 30-70%, Fertilizer saving upto 50%.

U.P. has set up a plastic park in Auraiya and they are inviting the plastic processors across the country. AIPMA is giving the support since last three years. Now it is a happening place. CM Shri Akhilesh Yadav is a dynamic young person, who would like to do industrialization of U.P. From State Funds Rs. 12000 Crores are to be invested for road construction. L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji are given the assignments. U.P., the biggest State of India, is itself a big market, as the population is also large.

AIPMA has offered them to give the study, if required or GAIL at Patna nearby can also give. Our next suggestion was, as it is a agriculture State, food packaging can be of great use by which value addition of the processed food can remain with the State, where plastic industry can contribute. Plastic industry can give lot of employment opportunities also at lower cost of investment. He assured all the support and instructed down the line machinery to support and go forward.

Our suggestion for Plastic Park was to give tax incentives, land at comparatively cheaper rates, continuous power and skilled labour availability. It being an agricultural State, we suggested

A meeting with the relevant interested parties is proposed at Kanpur on behalf of AIPMA to take this forward to a logical end.

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Meeting Regarding Auraiya Plastic City Project on 9th May, 2015 at Lucknow inputs, cheaper land (equity based), high quality and uninterrupted power, upgradation of power substation by Government of UP, Stamp duty exemption etc. Related details will be included in the minutes to be issued by Government of UP.

Meeting Chaired by: Shri Alok Ranjan, Chief Secretary, Government of UP Participants from Government of UP: Shri Mahesh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Industries,

Govt of UP

6. Subsidy on electricity was not agreed. Finance Secretary stated that the act needs to be amended in order to grant subsidy on electricity. He also stated that this is very long and tedious process.

 Shri Manoj Singh, MD, UPSIDC  Shri Deepak Singhal, Principal Secretary-Agriculture, Govt

of UP

7. Presentation on PVI 2017 was given and discussed. In principle Ok. Papers will be processed for UP as State Partner.

 Shri Rahul Bhatnagar, Principal Secretary-Finance, Govt of

UP  Shri Sudhir Garg, Principal Secretary-MSME, Govt of UP

8. PVA 2016 proposal was discussed. In principle Ok. Papers will be processed for UP as State Partner.

 Shri Anuj Kumar Jha, DM, Kanauj

Participants from AIPMA:-

9. Government of UP intends to organize a launch event of Auraiya Plastics city project in Mumbai in association with AIPMA.

 Ramesh Kankani, Manufacturer from Kanpur (He arrived

after the meeting was over)

10. It was stated that GAIL has agreed to double its capacity of raw material manufacturing.

 Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor, AIPMA

Discussions details:-

11. Although Mr. Ramesh Kankani could not attend the meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, a quick meeting (outside the conference hall) with MD, UPSIDC was organized. Mr. Kankani forcefully argued the case for electricity subsidy for units in the similar lines of Uttarakhand, Daman etc. for attracting units to come to Auraiya. He also presented a sheet to MD-UPSIDC stating that given that the subsidy is Rs. 3/- per unit as requested, Electricity department stands to profit (gain) as a result of higher demand. MD, UPSIDC said that a separate meeting along with an electricity consultant will be called for further discussions on the same. AIPMA would also be invited.

1. MD, UPSIDC stated that the levelling and boundary wall of the plastic park has been completed. 2. More than 400 applications for allotment have been received. 3. UPSIDC has allotted around 100 plots. AIPMA requested for the list. UPSIDC will be sending the list to AIPMA soon. 4. UPSIDC will approach DCPC for financial support of Rs. 40 crore for Common facility centre under Integrated Plastic park scheme. 5. Almost all major demands/wish list sent by AIPMA except the subsidy on electricity were accepted by the Chairman (Chief Secretary). Some of these demands are VAT exemption, no entry tax for plastic raw material and other

12. Minutes of the meeting will be issued by UPSIDC in due course.

President & Team Met Shri Gajendra Singh Khimar, Industries Minister, Govt. of Rajasthan on 3rd June, 2015 Report by President Rituraj Gupta On 3rd June, 2015 in Jaipur Myself, Shri R K Agarwal, Shri Kailash Murarka, Shri Deepak Ballani from AIPMA met Mr Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Industries Minister, Govt of Rajasthan. Present in the meeting were Shri Abhay KumarCommisioner Industries GoR, Shri MADHU Sudan Sharma- Jt Director Industries GoR, Shri Dinesh Pahadia Sr DGM RIICO, Mr Lalit- Sr Mgr Land Records & few other officers from GoR.

The outcome of meeting was very Positive. 1. The Minister asked his officers to inform AIPMA delegation whatever Land bank in possession with the Government. As industry friendly location was our objective, we opted for a land block app 100 acres on NH8 in village Udvariya, District Sirohi. This parcel of land is touching the Ahd - Jodhpur Highway, 49 Kms from Abu Road Railway Station, about 200 Kms from Ahmedabad Airport & it is a Plain Land. Ample availability of Labour, electricity & water was assured to us. We requested for inspection of Land before moving forward. The minister asked his officer to take us the next day itself. We requested for some time as the matter needed threadbare discussion in AIPMA. We requested for financial assistance on the lines of policy of Govt of

The agenda for the meeting was in continuation of my earlier meeting had with SMT Vasundra Raje Scindia - Chief Minister, GoR & Shri Gajendra Singh on 6th January 2015 during the CII Conference in Rajasthan & subsequent meeting arranged by Shri Bharat Vyas for PVI 2017.In that meeting I spoke to her about Plastic Park in Rajasthan on the lines of Dahej. Also on the Agenda was participation of Rajasthan in PVI-2017 & PVA 2016 as State Partner.

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Gujarat for Plastic units. The minister said first you shortlist the land & then only we can talk in detail.

participation in PVI & PVA the minister forwarded the file to GM publicity & PR for his comments. Shri Deepak Ballani will follow up vigorously on the subject matter.

2. On the request of Shri Kailash Murarka As regards to

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President Meets Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh on 11th June, 2015  121.90 Acre of development area has been earmarked for

Agenda: To discuss the issue of Plastic Park & Proposal for Madhya Pradesh to be State Partner in PVI 2017.

the Park. It has 84 plots for the units.  Government of M.P has requested AIPMA to promote this

Park for investment and projects from good Plastic units in India and other countries as well.

Meeting held at: Bhopal th

Date: 11 June 2015

 They are eager to extend major benefits to units who want

Individual meetings with:-

to setup their plant in the Park.

1. Mr. Anthony Desa, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh

 Extensive and detailed discussions were held regarding

current status and future potential of Plastic Industry in India and more specifically w.r.t Madhya Pradesh.

2. Shri Mohd. Suleman, IAS, Principal Secretary-Industries, Government of Madhya Pradesh

 Government of M.P has requested AIPMA to organize a

3. Mr. V.L Kantha Rao, IAS, Industries Commissioner, Government of Madhya Pradesh

half day event (3-4 hours) in Mumbai in July 2015. Around 150-200 AIPMA members could be invited to this event. Senior officers from Government of M.P (also Industry Minister likely) would participate and present the benefits of the Plastic Park to the industry. They are also interested in having one to one meeting with interested companies who want to put up their projects in Plastic Park. Date finalized for this is 10th July 2015. Expenses for the same would be borne by Government of M.P. A proposal along with budget estimate has to be sent by AIPMA to M.P Govt as soon as possible.

4. Shri D.P Ahuja, IAS, Managing Director, M.P Trade & Investment Facilitation Corpn. Ltd. Participants from AIPMA:1. Shri Rituraj Gupta, President 2. Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor Discussions on the Plastic Park: Government of M.P has developed an Integrated Plastic

Park in Tamot in Raisen district. This is within the constituency of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of M.P.

 Post the event in Mumbai on 10 July 2015, AIPMA would

organize a delegation of interested units to Bhopal for interaction with government and stakeholders. A visit to the Park would also be organized by Government. For large projects, one to one meeting could also be organized with Hon'ble Chief Minister.

 Government of India has approved its support under the

'Scheme for setting up of Plastic Parks'. It has already released its first instalment of Rs. 8 crore.  AIPMA was one of the signatory to the agreement for

State Partner Proposal Plastivision India 2017:-

setting up this Integrated Plastic Park.These officers from Government of M.P were bit puzzled due to absence of initiative from AIPMA after signing of initial agreement 3 years back.

 The proposal for M.P as a state partner in PVI 2017 was

discussed in detail. Likely benefits to the M.P as State Partner was explained and extensively discussed at length. Government of M.P has shown its keen interest in becoming a State Partner for PVI 2017 due to its potential to become a platform for attracting investment projects in Plastic Park and also in other areas of Madhya Pradesh. They have assured that proposal of AIPMA will be considered positively by Government of M.P.

 Plastic Park is situated only 40 km from Bhopal (about 45

minutes' drive from the Bhopal airport). It is well connected by Road and Rail network. Dry port is around 20 km from the Plastic Park.  Common facility Centre is being developed including a

CIPET Centre within the Park.

Report on visit to Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, 24th June, 2015 Agenda: To discuss the proposal for

Participants from AIPMA:-

1. Odisha to be State Partner in PVA 2016.

1. Dr. Ashutosh Gor, Past President

2. Plastic Parks

2. Shri Deepak Ballani, Special Advisor

Meeting held at: Bhubaneshwar

Discussions:-

Date: 24th June 2015



Odisha Government has sought assistance/help from AIPMA for promoting the park.

Individual meetings held with:1. Shri Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Department of Industries 2. Shri Panchanan Dash, Secretary, Department of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises 3. Shri Sanjiv Chopra, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries 4. Shri P Mohanty, Joint Secretary, Department of Industries

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

A meeting with the Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Mr Debiprasad

Mishra took place In his office at Bhubaneshwar on 25th June wherein proposal for Odisha as Partner state for PVA 2016 was submitted and discussed thereafter. Advantages and merits of participating in PVA 2016 were highlighted. Odisha state with PCPIR Policy in place is looking for large investment in Petrochemical Industry. Presence of Major Plastic Raw Material Manufacturers of Gulf region at PVA would definitely help in marketing Odisha Plastic Park at Paradeep. During the discussion, the minister shared that the state was looking to hold a Global Investor meet in 2016 and they could look at PVA for inviting investors. Overall he was quite positive about PVA participation and was keen to know about AIPMA and their activity has requested AIPMA to send a few copies of Plastic news magazine.

President in communication with Shri Gajendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur, on 1st July, 2015 reference and further discussions.

Cc: 1. Ms. Veenu Gupta, Managing Director, RIICO

The Government of Rajasthan recognizes that development of adequate infrastructure would possibly be the single most important determinant of the States progress on a sustainable basis. The Industrial Policy accords special priority to industrial development and infrastructure development to make Rajasthan as a favourable Industrial Investment destination for new industries as well as strengthening the infrastructure services & manpower resources to make the existing industries sustain in the competitive open economy in the WTO regime. As discussed, with a perspective of provisioning industrial infrastructure and growth of the Chemical & Petrochemical industry, Rajasthan should go ahead and develop a Plastic Park at the proposed site. We at AIPMA assure the Government of Rajasthan our full support and participation in development of the Park.

2. Shri Abhay Kumar, Commissioner, Industries, Government of Rajasthan 3. Dr. Samit Sharma, Commissioner, BIP, Government of Rajasthan Sub: Proposed Plastic Park in Udwaria, Distt. Sirohi. Ref: Our meeting with you on 3rd June 2015 and our visit to the proposed site on 22nd June 2015 This has reference to our meeting with you and senior officials of RIICO & Department of Industries, Government of Rajasthan on 3rd June 2015 at Jaipur regarding proposed Plastic Park in Udwaria, Distt. Sirohi. We are thankful to your office for organizing the site visit on 22nd June 2015. A delegation from AIPMA had visited on 22nd June 2015 for assessing the availability of establishing a plastic City / Plastic Zone at the proposed land. We were assisted by Shri Narendra Patwa, Assistant Regional Manager, RIICO, ABU Road & Shri Manohar Singh Rana, Assistant General Manager, DIC-ABU Road, during the field visit. After assessment and gathering information from government counterparts, we have come to a conclusion that this site in ideal for establishing a Plastic Park / Plastic Zone. A brief note on the same is enclosed for your kind

To be able to take this initiative forward, we would kindly request you to give us an appropriate time for further detailed discussions on the matter. You are also kindly requested to let us know that way forward to be able to finalize the above at the earliest. Looking forward for your favourable consideration.

President in communication with Shri Gajendra Singh, th Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur, on 7 August, 2015 Greetings from The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA). This has reference to our meeting with you and senior officials of Government of Rajasthan on 3rd June 2015 at Jaipur regarding proposed Plastic Park in Udwaria, Distt. Sirohi.This also has reference to our visit to the proposed site on 22nd June 2015. A detailed note of the visit was sent to your office on 1st July 2015. This also refers to the communication from Bureau of Investment Promotion on 15th July 2015 informing that since the total expected investment in the Plastic Park will be around

Cc: 1. Ms. Veenu Gupta, Managing Director, RIICO 2. Shri Abhay Kumar, Commissioner, Industries, Government of Rajasthan 3. Dr. Samit Sharma, Commissioner, BIP, Government of Rajasthan Sub: Proposed Plastic Park in Udwaria, Distt. Sirohi. Ref: Our meeting with you on 3rd June 2015, Communication from the department dated 11th June 2015, our visit to the proposed site on 22nd June 2015, Communication from BIP on 15th July 2015 and Amendments to the RIPS-2014.

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1000 crore with employment to around 10000 people, the proposed plastic park is eligible for customized package incentive. It is estimated that the plastic industry in India will grow at a rate of over 15 per cent per annum for several years to come. India is a growing market for plastics and consumes about 11 million tonnes annually against a global consumption of 275 million tonnes per year and worldwide, the plastics and polymer consumption is expected to touch 18 million tonnes or more by 2016. The plastic goods industry in India has bright prospects and there is great scope for expanding this industry. The fructification of new investments and joint ventures is inevitable if Government of Rajasthan takes major steps and considerable view in terms of incentives to the industry interested to come to Rajasthan. AIPMA will work closely with Government of Rajasthan in developing and promotion of the proposed Plastic Park. The terms of our engagement and involvement with Government of Rajasthan may be worked out at a later stage. To attract investment from prospective industries in Plastic sector, following incentives/facilities may be provided to the industry over & above the existing scheme of RIP: Government of Rajasthan may develop an Integrated Plastic Park. It may also seek grant support from Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India under the 'Scheme for setting up of Plastic Parks'.  Provide well developed land with world class infrastructure facilities. The Park may have Common facility Centre to be used by industrial units under one roof, thereby reducing the logistics cost in procurement of raw material, testing, training, trading etc.  In-house training facility for skilled/semi-skilled workforce as per specific requirements. On-site workers hostels and other necessary social infrastructure for affordable and quality living spaces.  The Park should have wide internal roads for HCVs

movement, high density street lighting, utility corridor etc. It should also have adequate water supply & sewage treatment system, quality uninterrupted power supply.  Provide land at subsidized rates: - The area comes under the designated tribal area. The time line for various incentives for industries in tribal area came to an end on 31st Dec 2014. Rajasthan Government is requested to extend the same incentives for the MSMEs in the proposed plastics park for a period of 3 years i.e. until Dec 2017. Moreover, the land should be made available at a very competitive rate.  VAT Exemption:1st& 2nd Year – 100% 3rd& 4th year – 80% of the tax payable 5th to 10th Year – 50% of the tax payable However, the limit of entitlement can be fixed to the maximum of 250% of the fixed capital investment.  Entry Tax: -Units should be entitled for exemption of entry tax on plant and machineries brought from other states.  Power subsidy:-Rs. 2 per unit subsidy for power should be given. State levies, taxes, duty on power should be abolished for Plastic Park for 10 years. 24X7 power should be ensured for Plastic Park.  Interest Subsidy:Interest subsidy of 7% for investment made in plant, machinery & infrastructure for 10 years.  Land registration:Stamp duty, registration charges, land transfer fee, sub divisional charges should be waived off for land in Plastic Park.  7% Interest subventions subsidy on term loan for plastic industries You are also kindly requested to let us know that way forward to be able to finalize the above at the earliest. Kindly requested to give an appointment for discussions on the above for its early finalization. Looking forward for your favourable consideration.

Living in the age of Plastics

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AIPMA Plastic Parks Sr. Place of Cluster State No. Govt.

Area Allotted

103 acres

GIDC DAHEJ

Gujarat

Status

Available Land

Contact person in the Ministry

Contact person in AIPMA

100 acres

1) Shri Arvind Agarwal IAS, Chairman, Tel.23250581, Fax.23250582, Email:chairman@gidcgujarat.org

Mr. Yogesh Shah

2) Shri Manoj Aggarwal, IAS, VC & MD, Tel.23250583 to 584, Fax.23259359, Email:vcmd@gidcgujarat.org 3) Shri Samir Vakil, Executive Director ( E&A/Recovery / Finance/ S&A/Project/GG), Tel.23243571, 23250705, Email:ed@gidcgujarat.org 2

GIDC SANAND Gujarat

Awaiting replies

BANGALORE, Karnataka Harohalli, Narasapura Indl.

Expression of AIPMA Plastic Park, Interest signed, Narasapura Industrial GIM, Bangalore Area, Harohalli investment of 1000 crores - 5 acres

Mr. Anil Kanuga

AURAIYA, UPSIDC

Land allotted Integrated Plastic Park 1) Mr.Mahesh Kumar Gupta, Principal for development UPSIDC-SPV, In Secretary, Industries, Govt.of UP , of Plastic city possession of 225 acres Tel. +91-522-2238316 / 2215510, Fax.+91-522-2239306, Email: info@udyogbandhu.com

Mr. Ramesh Kankani

Uttar Pradesh

200 acres (500,000available for allotment) Category - 1: Upto 500 sqm, Category-2: 501 to 20,000 sqm Category-3: 20001sqm and above

Meeting & Inspection on 9.5.2015. 5

TAMOT, Bhopal, Madhya MPSIDC Pradesh

Mou Signed, M.D., TRIFAC

Udvariya, Sirohi Rajasthan District, Rajasthan

Meetings & Inspection of site on 22.6.2015

Paradeep Near IOCL, Bhubaneshwar

Odisha

2) Mr. Manoj Singh, Managing Director, UPSIDC,A-1/4, Lakhanpur, Kanpur, Tel. 0512-2580906

121.90 Acres - 84 Plots Mr. Anthony Desa, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Tel.2441848, 2441370, Email:cs@mp.nic.in Mr. Madhusudan Sharma, Jt. Director, Industries, Office of the Commissioner Industries, & Secretary, CSR, Udyog Bhawan, Jaipur Email:indrajfo9@rajasthan.gov.in 120 Acres

Mr. Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Department of Industries and Mr. Panchanan Dash, Secretary, Department of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises.

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Mr. Subhash Chaturvedi

AIPMA JOB & CAREER FAIR SEASON 2015 THE ALL INDIA PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION

AIPMA JOB-FAIR SEASON 2015

SUCCESS REPORT AT AIPMA DELHI OFFICE ON 13-06-2015 VISITING EMPLOYERS - 5 CANDIDATES ATTENDING - 60+ SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES - 10+

AT AIPMA MUMBAI OFFICE ON 27-06-2015 CHIEF GUEST–Mr. M.K.SHARMA (CGM-SIDBI) VISITING EMPLOYERS - 10 CANDIDATES ATTENDING - 90+ SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES - 14+

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Kishore Sampat Chairman

4 CANDIDATES WERE CONFIRMED & RECRUITED AT THE EVENT ITSELF. Many more were shortlisted for second round of interviews ….

DIPLOMA HOLDER-5 YR EXP. AS MULTI -LAYER BLOWN FILM -OPERATOR BE POLYMER –7 YR EXP. AS PLANT MANAGER

DIPLOMA HOLDER -FRESHERAS INJ. MOLD. OPERATOR

BTECH -FRESHER AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVEBE

Reputed Companies Participating In This Season 

Prince Pipes & Fittings Pvt. Ltd.

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Reifenhauser India

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Finolex Industries

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Expo Machine Tools

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Prince Industries

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Dalmia Polypro

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Samruddhi Industries

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Sigma Chemtrade Pvt. Ltd

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Sunpet

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Madhu Machines & System Pvt. Ltd.

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Pearl Polymers Ltd.

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DP Polymers

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Varahi Ltd.

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Vinit Performance Polymers Pvt. Ltd.

Innovations done in this season : 

Priority Interview tokens were issued to all 14 yrs+ experienced candidates andSeparate registration counter and waiting area was created for them which resulted in more than 15% attendance from this segment in this season.

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Timing of interview were declared in the job list for candidates to plan their travel arrangements accordingly.

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PLASTICS & ENVIRONMENT RELATED President in communication with The Under Secretary (Drugs), Ministry of Health & family Welfare, Government of India, dated 11th October, 2014. Re. NOTIFICATION TITLED: “PROHIBITION OF USE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALTE OR PLASTIC CONTAINERS FOR PRIMARY PACKAGING OF DRUG FORMULATIONS FOR USING IN CERTAIN CASES RULES, 2014 “ (G.S.R- 701(E) dated 29/9/2014) We The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) the largest Apex body of the Plastic Industry having its Head Office in Maharashtra's economic city, Mumbai and some Regional Offices in important cities of India. It has more than 2500 direct members and 22000 members through Affiliated Associations from all over India and various segments of plastic industry. 90% of Membership of AIPMA is from SME or MSME Sector.

Mr. Haren Sanghavi Hon. Secretary

Mr. Akhilesh Bhargava Chairman Environment Committee

Not only this, Polyethylene Terephthalate, which is basically Polyester has been used as fibre and yarn to make clothing s i n c e 1 9 5 0 s . Pe o p l e h a v e b e e n w e a r i n g shirts/trousers/sarees/dresses made of Polyethylene Terephthalate and moving around in high RH and temperatures in India, but there is no negative impact of this at all. There cannot be much better “Evidence of Absence” than this. Hence, using the Precautionary Principle is absolutely invalid and raising it can only be perceived to be exhibiting ignorance.

AIPMA is dedicated to the development and growth of the plastic industry. It works towards making India, an International sourcing base for plastics. It takes parts in activities like promoting plastics in compliance with National & International standards and Certifications, setting up Export Cell Provide information and assistance to all members, Protecting Plastic Industry against any national or international challenges, remaining alert on various environmental issues and anti Plastics campaigns, Organizing Training programs for Plastics Industry and many more. With reference to above notification, we place our strong objection and request your immediate intervention.

B) Generalising PET, a polymer with Other Plastics In the reports submitted by Him Jagriti and also in the discussion that took place in DTAB, there is generalisation of negative effects of few of the plastics with PET and Plastics in general. This is an incorrect approach as knowledge of Science of Polymers would essentially support safety of PET packaging. It would have been appreciated had DTAB involved reputed Government Agencies like Indian Institute of packaging (IIP), Indian Centre for Plastics in Environment for consultations (ICPE) and Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Mysore among others to arrive at a matured and allinclusive decision, as they have the domain knowledge both on products packaged and materials used.

Our objection is on fact that several countries are using PET bottles for packing several drugs including those which are included in the said notification. These countries are spread across all climatic zones which may be much harsher than Indian condition. Taking analogy from this fact together with published technical reports prove the opinion we are expressing. We present below both scientific as well as a simple evidences which support that the analogy of “Absence of evidence can't be taken as evidence of absence” is not all pervasive to reiterate our objection. We resubmit the facts which may have been ignored in the past; hence presenting for your quick perusal and favourable consideration.

Broadly, there are 7 types of plastics and each of them is denoted with a recycling code:

A) Application of Precautionary Principle application i.e. “Absence of Evidence does not mean Evidence of Absence”: Since PET became commercially available in 1980, more than 300 mn MT of PET has been sold and consumed globally over the last 4 decades. This has gone into production of more than 15 trillion PET bottles. The consumers have had Water, Beverages, Edible Oil, Liquors, Juices as well as medicines in these bottles. In India alone, in last 2 decades more than 5 lakh MT of PET has been consumed to produce more than 40 billion packs oral liquids (pharma). It is no exaggeration to say that not even a single case of its negative impact has been reported so far. PET is used in medical applications globally for following enduses: 'Different Pharma Products incl. liquid formulations, Blood Collection tubes also made of PET & APET tray for packaging of medical instruments'

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Containers-Plastics. (www.usp.org)

The problem of Endocrine disruptions, phthalates are particularly a matter of public debate for the Polycarbonates ('7' Group). Hence, generalising it to include PET and other polymers is highly objectionable.

There are reports published in different medical journals. Just for e.g. a report on 'Stability Studies on a cough syrup in plastic containers' published in 'Indian Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences'. Leading drug manufacturers in India and around the world have conducted long and thorough tests and then only approved PET containers as safe for packaging and sale of their products in India and abroad.

C) Good Manufacturing Practices: The PET bottles that are used in India are produced from PET resins having global certifications from USFDA, EU as well as BIS, CFTRI. State-of-the-Art machines are used to produce the PET bottles which are installed in a clean room environment and hence packing is under Class 10000 system. Auxiliary equipment's used are also world class. The pharmaceutical companies follow the guidelines of the USP and IP for packaging. They also conduct Stability studies as per protocols like ICH, WHO, CPMP for climatic zone: India. Pharmaceutical products follow ICH guidelines for stability which is acceptable for the climatic zone like India, ensuring stability of Pharma Products in PET.

 EUROPE

Recently, another comprehensive regulation came up in Europe for the safety of PET in food contact applications. http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/2462.pdf http://www.intertek.com/sparkles/2013/eu-food-contactplastics/ http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/search.htm?text=Polyeth ylene+terephthalate

A unilateral proposal/decision to ban PET without totally understanding its science and the whole process could be considered inappropriate.

Needless to say, PET passes EU Regulation 10/2011 too.  INDIAN STANDARDS

D) COMPLIANCES OF PET WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS and Approvals for Food-contact Safety:

Acceptance of the safe nature of PET bottles is so obvious that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) actually has the following standards for PET bottles meant for packaging of different food & beverage products:

Polyethylene Terephthalate, normally called PET, is an internationally approved and accepted packaging material for Foods, Beverages and Pharmaceuticals both in India and abroad. Usage of PET packaging is approved globally as mentioned below:

 IS

12252-1987 (Specification for Polyalkylene Terephthalates (PET & PBT) for their safe use in contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water)

 In USA is governed by USFDA CFR 21, of US Food &

 IS 14537-1998 (PET Bottles for Packaging of

Drug Administration

Alcoholic Liquors – Specifications)

 In Europe by EU regulation 10/2011 of the European

The Bureau of Indian Standards has following standards, which are generally followed by the Pharmaceutical Industry:

Union, and In India by BIS IS: 12252-1987, Bureau of Indian Standards who have done approved the same after rigorous testing and protocol, as per the following Bottle grade PET being around for more than 40 years, has been thoroughly scrutinised by various Governments before allowing its use for packing essential goods.

 IS

9845-1998: Determination of Overall Migration of constituents of Plastics Materials and Articles intended to come in contact with Foodstuffs – Method of Analysis

 USA

 IS 10171-1999:

Guide on Suitability of Plastics for Food Packaging.

For instance, one of the strictest regulations around is that of the US government's Food and Drugs Administration (www.fda.gov). The USFDA has set Code of Federal Regulations in Title 21 under Section 177.1630 titled Polyethylene Phthalate polymers. Since PET passes these requirements, the Pharmaceutical Industry refers the same while evaluating PET packaging.

In addition PET containers are also permitted by other regulatory regimes under Food and Safety Standards Act, 2006 and the Regulations made there under as well as the Rules made under Bombay Prohibition Act. Various Government Laboratories have also certified PET for suitability as packaging material viz;

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCF R/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=177.1630

 Central Food Technological Research Institute,

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2012-title21vol3/pdf/CFR-2012-title21-vol3-sec177-1630.pdf

Mysore;  Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai;

PET packaging for pharma products is covered by different pharmacopeia standards / testing procedures like USP, IP and EP. For e.g. The Pharmaceutical industry follows US Pharmacoepia Guidelines wherever they have to use PET bottles. This is given under chapter 661, page 1176 under Title

 ITALAB, Mumbai; and  Industrial

Toxicology

Research

Center,

Lucknow. The overall migration standards are well within the permissible limits and therefore different products can

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safely be packed and stored in PET bottles.

d) Antimony: Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (SFOPH) mentions that Risk to consumers from possible migration of Antimony from PET bottle is negligible. (Refer IAOIA News and attached link given in it)Also, ILSI states in Toxicological Status that Very Comprehensive and detailed animal feeding studies conclude that there is no risk arising out of use of Antimony Trioxide in PET. Genotoxicity tests are negative. (www.ilsi.org/europe)

Food Safety Management System (FSMS) certificate is also available for PET material confirming to the requirements of ISO 22000:2005. Thus the use of PET bottles has been statutorily permitted and regulated after thorough evaluation and testing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of USA has certified after diligent research that the PET bottles are not harmful for use, sale and storage of food, pharmaceutical & alcoholic products.

e) PET at elevated temperatures:  Filling of juices is done at 85°C in PET Bottles. US

E) REPORTS AVAILABLE TO DEBUNK THE SCARES ON PET

FDA and EU PIRA have certified PET to be a safe packaging medium for human consumption for juices being filled at 85°C. Thus, this is the common industrial practice worldwide, including India.

a) Endocrine Disruption: The United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) www.epa.gov is running an Endocrine Disruptors Screening and testing program (EDSP) for a Universe of 10,000 chemicals. These Chemicals are shortlisted from 85,000 commercially sold chemicals. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) does not appear in this list i.e. clearly, PET is NOT an Endocrine Disruptor. Whereas, glass (CAS No. 65997-17-3).does appear in this list of 10,000 chemicals as a potential Endocrine Disruptor

 Pre-cooked food packed in CPET containers is heated

to 200°C before consuming. We now have ready-toeat food packed in a variety of containers made from CPET/PP. These food trays having pre-cooked or semi-cooked food, are kept in deep freeze during storage and then heated (microwave or hot-air oven) to 180 ~200°C before consuming. The PET resin used in the PET bottles, APET packs and CPET trays is chemically the same.  Most food items (incl. juices) packed in PET containers

In their Report Series titled “Packaging Materials – 1. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) for Food Packaging Applications” the International Life Sciences Institute an international non-profit science organization (ILSI) has mentioned that “PET and its components have no links with any of the reported endocrine disruptors”. (www.ilsi.org/europe)

are exposed to ambient hot conditions for prolonged periods not only in transportation but also during further distribution and points of sale (POS). So, whereas liquid and solid FOOD packed in PET containers is allowed by the Government to be consumed without any fear of hazards, why should PHARMA products packed in PET containers be viewed with extra concern, when in reality, they are supposed to be stored and distributed under controlled environments?

Studies made by ILSI conclusively state that PET has intrinsic properties that do not rely on additives and pose no threat to human health being chemically inert and non-toxic. There is also a report by EFBW (European Federation of Bottled Water), which negates the presence of endocrine disruptors in PET packaging.

Leaching Behaviour: It is to be noted that PET is safe even when exposed to higher temperatures in regard to leaching involving liquids at higher temperatures. In this regard we mention the test conditions recommended by US-FDA, BIS and USP 231 (mentioned below) for ready reference:

b) Phthalates: Orthophthalates are used as plasticizers for several plastics. They have been subject of negative press. However, these chemicals are NOT used in case of PET resin or bottle manufacturing at all. Hence, the question of presence of these plasticizers/ phthalates in PET bottles does not arise at all. (www.napcor.com)

BIS (IS: 9845-1998(2004) and IS 12252-1987 (2005); Distilled water (40C/ 10 days, 70C / 2 hrs, 100 C/ 2hrs and 121C/2hrs)

c) Migration/Leaching:

3% Acetic acid (40C/10days, 70C/2hrs, 100C / 2hrs and 121C/2hrs)

Heavy metal migration studies have been conducted by Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC) Lucknow for several PET Bottle customers in case of evaluating packaging of Ethyl Alcohol. The comparisons of PET bottle are done with glass bottle. (refer Test Report of Pearl Polymers Ltd.)

10% Ethanol (40C/ 10 days, 70 C / 2 hrs) 50% Ethanol (40C/1o days & 70C/2hrs) n-Heptane (38C/0.5hrs, 49C/0.5 hrs & 66C/2hrs) US-FDA 177-1630(2011):

Also, ILSI in its Report series mentions Substances which readily migrate are low molecular weight and volatile. Whereas, PET is a high molecular weight species and is non-volatile. (www.ilsi.org/europe)

Distilled water (49C/24hrs, 100C/2hrs & 121C/2hrs) 8% Ethanol (49C /24hrs)

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packaging.

50% Ethanol (49C/24hrs)

 Consumer's preference is for hygienic, clean,

95% Ethanol (49C/24hrs)

comfortable, convenient & light packaging.

n-Heptane ( 49C/24hrs, 66C/2 hrs )

 PET is a universally safe and environment friendly

USP 231 (661):

packaging material and its use should be encouraged rather than the retrograde step envisaged by these draft rules.

Distilled water (49C/10 days) 25% Ethanol (49C/10 days)

f) Evolution of Smart Packaging:

50% Ethanol (49C/10 days)

As you might be aware, packaging of pharmaceutical products has undergone a sea change with constant evolution over the last few decades. For instance, Lami Tubes have replaced Lead Tubes and Polymeric Blister Packs have replaced Metallic Blisters. Similarly, PET bottles have replaced glass bottles, at least in packing of some oral liquids. These changes have been a huge success and well accepted for their benefits such as consumer safety, convenience, wider availability, health benefit to masses, and also ease of handling etc. They are actually “Creative Destructions” as, what they create is much larger than what they eliminate in process.

n-Heptane (49C/10 days) In all the above cases the selected solvent systems cover not only a wide spectrum of volatility and polarity properties but also the full range migration – relevant molecular weights. The PET has been declared as suitable packaging material only after evaluation of all the above tests by the respective bodies. Hence PET is suitable for Pharmaceutical applications also and does not pose any health risk. In addition the pharma companies do carry out the stability tests to reconfirm their individual formulations suitability. Hence again PET is suitable.

Given this backdrop, it is but natural for the affected parties and NGOs backed by them to arrest such positive evolutions so that their business models are not disturbed and they get the cake of growth.

It is interesting to remind ourselves that glass (CAS No. 65997-17-3) too is a synthetic material and is known to release chemicals into its contents under certain conditions of testing. The extent of leaching can be higher/ lower/ comparable with PET under identical conditions of testing depending upon the element leached out. However in both the cases the extent of leaching is well below the permissible limits.

It is thus brought to the notice of DTAB, so that they appreciate the total PET picture and holistically review their proposed recommendation (else it is being perceived as skewed opinion). g) Wide use of PET bottles across the world in pharmaceuticals:

To conclude, it is submitted that:  PET with its inherent strengths such as product safety,

The following table shows various brands of medicines being packed in PET across the world:

eco-friendliness and recyclability is ideal product to be used in food, beverage and pharmaceuticals

EXAMPLES OF INTERNATIONAL PHARMA BRANDS IN PET BOTTLES No.

Brand

Manufacturer

Function/Category

Advil

Pfizer

Ibuprofen

Airborne Kids

Reckitt Benckiser

Immunity Booster

Alka Seltzer

Bayer

Sinus/congestion relief

Benadryl

McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Sinus/congestion relief

Caltrate Gummy Bites

Pfizer

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplement

Children Motrins

McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Pain and Fever Reducer

CVS

Church & Dwight Co.

Antacid

Delsym

Wallgreens

Congestion relief

Dimetapp

Pfizer

Cold and Cough relief

Dompridone

Jannsen Pharmaceutica

Vomit and Nausea Suprresant

Equate

Walmart

Cough Syrup/Antacids

Gummies

Schiff Nutrition

Joint Health

Imodium

McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Diarrheal

Li'l Critters

Vitafusion

Vitamins

Listerine

Johnson & Johnson

Antiseptic Mouthwash

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Little Fevers

Wallgreens

Fever Relief

Mucinex

Reckitt Benckiser

Congestion relief

Nature Made

Pharmalite LLC

Vitamins

Nurofen

Reckitt Benckiser

Ibuprofen

Nyquil

Vicks (P&G)

Cough Syrup

One a Day

Bayer

Multiviamins

Pedia care

Meditech

Fever Relief

Pepto-Bismol

Procter & Gamble

Stomach upset relief

Phillips

Bayer

Milk of Magnesia

Robitussin

Pfizer

Cough Syrup

Sudafed pe

McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Cough/Degongestant

Tamiflu

Roche labs

Flu treatment

Trojan

Church & Dwight Co.

Personal Lubricant

Tums

Glaxo Smithkline

Antacid

Tylenol

Johnson & Johnson

Cold and Flu

Benylin

The Boots Company Plc, U.K.

Children's Tickly Coughs Syrup

plastic liners. Hence how it is possible to use even glass bottle without plastics.

We all including IDMA (Indian Drug Manufacturers Association), AIPMA (All India Plastic Manufactures Association), FOPE (Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs), OPPI (Organisation of Plastic Processors of India), OPPI (Organsiation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India) etc. made similar representation to DTAB, DGHS, MoH&FW,.. among others starting from 2013.

Dismissal of several PILs to ban PET: There have been attempts by similar vested interests (through NGO's) to try to ban PET packaging in the past too. Interested lobbies/NGOs also raised the similar bogey claiming non-suitability of PET packaging for another type of liquid food item. NGOs inserted as many 6 PILs, all almost simultaneously looking like carpet bombing - Courts rejected each and every PIL, including honorable Supreme Court. List mentioned below for ready reference. Entire bogey failed as it was based on falsification and not based on regulatory compliances requirements.

To our shocking surprise, despite of all numerous representations, meeting requests etc. notification has been issued for the proposed banning without a single hearing/meeting with all the stake holders. This again indicates towards deciding based on one sided views. Earlier correspondences enclosed. h) Use of Plastics in Processing and in the Caps used in Pharma Bottles:

We have already informed you through our previous representations about the dismissal of legal cases by seven High Courts as well as the Supreme Court last year. The collated list of same is again reproduced below for your ready perusal. It is for sure that in case notification is issued, same would be challenged in various courts across the country by various Associations and organisations.

Processing: During manufacturing of pharma products including liquid formulations, a lot of plastic materials are used which come in contact with the product in the way of storage/filtration etc and other operations. Caps: All caps used in both PET and glass bottles have No.

PIL NO.

PETITIONER

COURT

PIL DISMISSAL DATE

12847/2013

Sri Saidatta

The High Court, Bengaluru

24-04-2013

54857/2012

Parivartan Foundation

The High Court, Allahabad

09-05-2013

2509/2013

Prani Mitra Samiti

The High Court, Jabalpur

26-06-2013

2518/2013

Prem Singh

The High Court, Chandigarh

02-08-2013

44/2013

Vaayu Vision Educational Society

The High Court, Hyderabad

02-09-2013

ECD/07/Gen/2013

Sri Saidatta

The Court of Excise Commissioner, Bengaluru

17-09-2013

The Supreme Court, New Delhi

25-10-2013

31833/2013

Prani Mitra Samiti

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Our claim for rejection of notification is based on following regulatory jurisdiction and related standards:

Further, such decisions would also take the charm out of Indian Government's policy of “Make in India” for the world. The exports of oral liquids to other countries will be badly affected. Nevertheless to mention that it would result into closing of hundreds of units, leading to rise in NPAs, and affecting a healthy investment climate. This would also ultimately raise prices of medicines as glass bottles are costlier and the country would be moving into a High Carbon footprint packaging.

 Food Safety Act (FSSA) passed by parliament

conforms suitability of those packaging material for pharmaceutical formulations which comply with corresponding BIS and other such standards  Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) conforms to

pharma formulation packaging as per BIS, US FDA, EU, PIRA, JIS, US pharmacopeia, India pharmacopeia

j) Representations made by and discussions held with various Associations, including ours, during December 2013 to January 2014:

 Above stands further reinforced from fact that

numerous global brands of pharma formulations are being packaged in PET. Some examples have been mentioned in above table for ready reference.

After the DTAB recommendations came in, several representations were made to DTAB by various Associations comprising PET bottle manufacturers (PCMA), Plastics Associations, and reputed Associations of Drug Manufacturers as well as Government Bodies and Departments.

These considerations have enabled the Indian pharmaceutical industry to develop healthy exports of their products around the world. Based on above inputs and scientific facts, we strongly oppose any move to bring in a final notification banning PET. In case, the DTAB goes ahead and issues the final notification, we would be constrained to challenge it in a court of law/PMO. Factoring all the above, the notification may not be complying with legal jurisdiction. Hence, in the larger public interest, the DTAB would be well advised to refrain from taking any unilateral decisions in this matter.

However, we have not seen any meeting of DTAB taking place over the last 8-9 months to study the submissions made by these bodies in detail. In contrast, it could be recalled that DTAB had held a meeting on May 16, 2013 itself and discussed the representation made by Him Jagriti in the first week of May 2013. We feel that due weightage should have been given to all the representations. The inclination to entertain representation from only one NGO i.e., Him Jagriti (Uttarkhand Welfare Society) is highly unfair.

We as an Association, register no. 5734 of 1947 – 1948, therefore strongly object to the proposed banning of Polyethylene Terephthalate for packaging pharma products as per the notification no GSR 701(E) dated 29.09.14

What is even more objectionable and regrettable is that the DTAB has come out with this notification based on the input given by a single NGO, which is highly discriminatory.

We would be grateful if we are given an opportunity to present our case in person before you and explain the disastrous harm these rules, if not withdrawn, would cause to the Indian industry. In case any further information / clarification is needed please let us know. It will be our pleasure to assist and ensure that these rules are withdrawn based upon the merits and facts of the case.

Hence, this notification no GSR 701 (E) dated 29.09.14 is based on completely distorted fact 'that is sighting of non- suitability resulting from tests' and no reference, whether these are as per the pharma standards'. The notification does not mention tests/standard /pharma compliance requirements as per which regulation and if or not that is being practiced.

President in communication with Shri Avinash Joshi - Joint Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dept. of Chemicals and Petrochemicals dated 28th November, 2014 CC:

using in certain cases Rules, 2014” As it is pre-assumably known to you, the MoHFW had come out with a draft notification as per above. We have submitted our objections to them. The draft notification is triggered by a representation by NGO, Him Jagriti Uttaranchal welfare Society and is not based on any scientific finding and research. Neither the Drug Technical advisory Board (DTAB) nor the various committee consulted by them like Dr YK Gupta Expert Committee as well as the ICMR Committee has found anything negative regarding PET Bottles. Also, it may be kindly noted that in neither of the committees, experts from Polymers discipline or even the BIS were consulted. They have also not taken into cognisance the various BIS Standards,

1. Sh A.K. Agarwal Additional Industrial Adviser, Department Of Chemicals And Petrochemicals, Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers 2. Dr V.K. Subburaj Secretary Department Of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers Re. Request for intervention to stop implementation of G.S.R. 701 ( E ) dated 29/9/2014) – The Gazette Notification “Prohibition of use of Polyethylene Terephthalate or Plastic containers for Primary Packaging of Drug Formulations for

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We hence request MoCF to take it up strongly with MoHFW as the decision is not based on merits. This move will also have a huge socioeconomic impact when the GoI is promoting Make in India campaign. 100s of units will close down creating huge NPA for banks as well as affecting livelihood of more than 10, 000 people. It will be a gross injustice, if it happens. We are sure MoCF can stress the safety of PET and other plastics and help avoid a unilateral decision by MoHFW under pressure from The DGHS.

Indian Pharmacopeia, USFDA rules which allow PET and other plastics to be used for oral liquid packaging. Nowhere is the world has any country banned PET for pharmaceutical application. Through our submissions to MoHFW, we have highlighted that: a. PET is neither a source of DEHP and nor is it used while processing PET. PET is not a endocrine disruptor. b. PET does not leach heavy metals as highlighted by NGO c. PET is eco friendly material and helps save transportation cost , storage space and recycled into fibres and straps

Chairman – Environment Committee in communication with nd The Government of Chhattisgarh, dated 2 March, 2015. CC:

Re. Clarification regarding Notification No. F 57/18/2011, dated: 24th December, 2014.

A) Central Pollution Control Board

We are in receipt of the notification No. F 5-7/18/2011 dated 24th December, 2014, wherein it is ambiguously mentioned ban on Plastic carry bags which covers all types of Plastic Bags other than those used in Agriculture/ Food Packaging/ Milk Packaging, whereas as per guidelines raised by The National Green Tribunal, Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal under the original judgment M.A.No.721/2014 of The National Green Tribunal, Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal clarifies ban on Plastic Bag is below 40 microns only.

B) Regional Office Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board C) Dr. Rohit Yadav District Collector Office of the Collector, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) D) Member Secretary Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board E) Shri N. Baijendra Kumar Board Chairman Principal Secretary Govt. Of Chhattisgarh & Chairman, CG Environment Conservation Board, Raipur (C.G.)

We therefore request you to kindly take necessary step to consider the above matter and do necessary amendments in the practical interest of the industry and public at large.

Chairman – Environment Committee in communication with The Editor, The Hindu Business Line, dated 4th May, 2015. More puzzling is why Dr. Swati Piramal has brought in the topic of phthalates, as if phthalates are a natural extension of BPA. They certainly are not. PET (a plastic that is used for packaging water, pharmaceuticals and other liquids for human consumption) does not contain BPA neither any phthalates nor any endocrine disruptors. In fact, PET or polyester is the same polymer that textiles are made of. Polyester or PET is being worn by mankind (babies, females and elderly population) for the last 70 years, without any epidemiological evidence of any harmful effects, despite its intimate contact with humans in hot and humid zones of India.

Re. The article published in “The Hindu Business Line” on 3rd May, 2015 This refers to the article entitled “Plastic packaging is injurious to health” published in The Hindu Business Line of 3rd May 2015 by Dr. Swati Piramal. With respect to above news we would like to inform you that, The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) is the largest Apex body of the Plastic Industry having its Head Office in Maharashtra's economic city, Mumbai and Regional Offices in important cities of India. It has more than 25000 members through Affiliated Associations from all over India and various segments of plastic industry.

Dr. Swati Piramal refers to results from NTH-Kolkata. But the results from this laboratory cannot be reliable as Government of India's “Bureau of Indian Standards” has delisted NTH-Kolkata from its approved list of testing laboratories. Further, Dr. Piramal's table of NTH-Kolkata results shows the presence of Antimony from Tetrapak. It is interesting to inform the readers that Tetrapak is made using only Paper, Aluminium and polyethylene, none of which has ever been mentioned as a source of Antimony. Perhaps, matters will become clear once the NTH-Kolkata results come into the public domain.

AIPMA strongly condemns the above mentioned articles as it ignores scientific facts and seeks to promote glass bottles under the veil of public health. While raising a scare on BisphenolA (BPA), Dr. Swati Piramal overlooks the latest report (January'2015) from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) that clears BPA of any transgression. EFSA is as much a respected regulatory body as US-FDA.

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fact that she is on the Board of Directors of Piramal Glass (http://www.piramal.com/our-leadership/bod-piramal-glass) whose business seems to have been affected by the natural coronation of PET/ Plastics.

Dr. Swati Piramal mentions that she supports the decision of the Govt. of India to ban on plastic/PET packaging for pharmaceutical products. In reality, there is no such ban or anticipated ban, much as Dr. Swati Piramal may surreptitiously want to impress on the lay readers (ref. GSR 701-E, dated 2909-2014). In fact, PET has never and nowhere been suspected as a concern for public health, despite Dr. Swati Piramal's efforts to steer the fears that way.

Meanwhile, responsible publications like “The Hindu Business Line” would do well to ensure that there is no conflict of interest of authors who volunteer to write articles – not only is that necessary to protect professional ethics, but also to ensure that good science prevails in our country.

Why then is Dr. Swati Piramal risking her public health activist profile by such misinformation? May be the answer lies in the

President in communication with The Ministry of Environment & th Forest (MoEF) Secretary Mr. Ashok Lavasa, dated 16 May, 2015, regarding Recommended Amendments to Draft Notification of Solid Waste Management Rules’ 2015 & Plastic Waste Management Rules’ 2015 cc:

SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO (1) Mr. Bishwanath Sinha – Jt. Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forest (2) Mr. Shard Sapra - Scientist Environment & Forest (MoEF)

DRAFT RULES AMENDMENT FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

D, Ministry of

In the complete notification MOEFCC should replace 'Wet & Dry Waste' with "Biodegradable and Non Biodegradable Waste."

Re. MoEF Draft Notification Solid Waste and Plastic Waste, Management and Handling Rules, 2015, to be published in the Gazette of India, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

2. Application: Include the word "Census Towns" before statutory towns. Also need to include "Defense Areas / Cantonments / Establishments, Central Govt. Towns, APMC" 3. (V) Add words "In absence of Oxygen" before to produce methane rich biogas.

The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association – popularly known as AIPMA was founded by Industry visionaries in 1945 making it the old & the largest Apex Body in the Plastic Industry in India, having more than 22000 affiliated members. AIPMA is sincerely thankful to Honourable Minister for Environment and Forests, Mr. Prakash Javadekar for his positive thinking towards Plastics and support to the industry.

3 (l) Include the word "territorial areas" before Municipal corporation, "Census Towns" before notified area. Also need to include "Defense Areas / Cantonments / establishments, Central Govt. Towns, APMC" before notified area. 3 (ii) should be completely deleted. 3 Add Definition of "Decentralized Waste Management means closer to the source of waste generation"

We have seen the notifications on your website and after studying the same requesting you for amendments to the below points. Our suggestions are very brief and point to point. The main importance lies in the definition of Carry bags which needs more clarity on the product as in the past the same notification had lot of ambiguity and lead to industry being troubled by various departments and state level Pollution Control Boards to non-carry bag producers.

3 Add definition of "Bulk Generators and specify size of bulk generators" 7 (b) Time frame of 6 months should be given. 8 (c) MOEF must work out modalities for Inter State Hassle Free movement of compost and waste. After 8 MOEF must add duties of MNRE and state Energy department. They should be directed to provide subsidies for waste to energy projects. Clear policy for waste to energy must be included. Also should make MNRE and State Energy Department to facilitate waste to energy, electricity and power projects.

The other most important point we wish to highlight is EPR responsibility for the complete chain of producers from Polymer producers and importers to Final retailers and consumers of the plastic packages. We would be obliged to support MOEF in any manner that would serve the Plastic Industry and create a positive image of it.

12 (b) will read as "Formulate the standards of ground water, ambient air, leachate in respect of all solid waste processing & disposal facilities"

Following are the suggested Amendments given on the Draft Rules for Solid Waste Management.

12 (e) include time frame of 6 months 12 (h) This point should also be part of State level duties. Also

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the word "/ parameters" must be added after guidelines. 12 (j) the line should read as "Provide guidelines & mitigation measures to State or Union Territories in respect of processing and disposal of waste and compost and rdf or processed by products of waste on interstate movement of waste."

3 (q) “Producer” definition should be rephrased as “Producer” means a complete value chain of Persons, Industries or individual's engaged in the manufacture of Polymers and Packaging of Plastics.

13 (q) add words "organised" before waste pickers.

3 (w) The words “Scientific” should either be better explained or eliminated. The word “reclaiming” should be added. The words “or disposal” must be removed as Plastics are meant to be recycled and not disposed.

13 (z) replace and with or before cap

3. More definitions / clarifications should be added as follows:

13 (f) add words "or private sector participation" after mode,

13 need to add "ULB may incentivize the waste generators for waste management"

1. Importer/s 2. Recycling which should be phrased as “Recycling can be of any type Mechanical, Waste to Energy or Waste to Fuel.”

13 (zf) (v) more clear demarcation required to identify the Biodegradable wrapping or sanitary waste. Following are the suggested Amendments given on the Draft Rules for Plastic Waste Management. SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO DRAFT NOTIFICATIONS OF - PLASTICS WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES 2015 In preambles we suggested to remove the word “Polluter” or define “Polluter”. The word “Polluter” can be replaced with “Waste Generator's”. Anywhere in the complete notification the words Polluter must be eliminated if found. 2. Applications: the notification has everywhere mention of Manufacturer and Producer but nowhere mentioned Importer. So the word Importer needs to be added everywhere there is manufacturer and Producer's responsibility. Also the word Importer should be well defined. 3 (b) The definition of Carry bags need to be reverted to either same as 2009 definition or bring more clarity on “CARRY BAGS” word as the other packaging are considered to be carry bags under the current definition. We Suggest “Carry Bags” mean bags from plastic material, having carrying features used for the purpose of carrying or dispensing commodities, but do not include bags that constitute or form integral part of any other packaging in which goods are packed/sealed prior to use

4 The word “Import” should be added after manufacture and before stocking. 4 (b) The para should be rephrased as “The food contact layer of Packaging sheet / Film shall not contain recycled Plastic or products made of recycled Plastics” 4 (c) & (d) The “Carry Bags” thickness should be maintained at 40 Microns and not increased. If increased it will lead not only lead to increase of packaging cost and hit common man's pocket but also lead to excessive consumption of precious fuel. Stringent Penal Clause should be implemented on companies not producing “40 Microns thickness Carry Bags”. Increasing thickness will not lead to better collection as value increase of “Waste Carry Bag” will increase negligibly. The thickness also should be across the board maintained in all states and each state should not be permitted to change these norms. 4 (e) The words “Importer” should be added after manufacturer. 4 (h) The year of IS Standard should be changed from 2008 to 2010.

3 (i) The following words should be added before recycling “….collection, storage, recycling,….”

4. MOEF must add one more condition “Mandatory use of recycle content in the next 2 years to a minimum of 25% in Carry bags and non food Packaging as per international Guidelines and norms. Lower percentage of recycled content can be passed if the the quantity requirements doesn't allow so as per international guidelines. BIS should define standards for such materials“.The above clause will create a PULL effect in generating value for thin plastic waste which will inturn selfdevelop a sustainable ecosystem.

3 (k) Under “Manufacturer” either we include Importer or separately add “Importer” and define it.

9 Responsibility of Producers should also include “& Importers”

3 (m) “Plastic” should be changed to “Plastics” and the definition should be simplified as follows: “Plastics” means material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer which at some stage in its processing into finished products can be shaped by flow;

9 (2) The Para should be rephrased as “The Producers of Multilayer Film's, Sheet's and Packaging should work together with Urban Local Body and Gram Panchayat's to educate, promote and support recycling processes.”

3 (g) The words “environmentally sound management” should be explained with more details.

3 (n) “Plastic Sheet” should be replaced with following “Plastic Sheet / Films” 3 (o) in the end following words can be added “as per IS 14534:1998 “

9 (3) Time Frame for Implementation should be amended and increased 9 (4) Time Frame for Implementation should be amended and increased

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President in communication with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, dated 3rd August, 2015 such case was admitted under ref 15/2014 titled “Him Jagriti Uttaranchal Welfare Association vs. Union of India and Ors” at NGT Court. Ministries impleaded under Union of India are MoEF, CPCB, DGHS, FSSAI, and AIPMA as others.

CC: a. Department of Chemical and Petrochemicals (DCPC) b. Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) c. Pharma Health Ministry d. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) e. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) f. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

To our surprise, there are contradictory views amongst Government machinery. Even the Honorable Judge has been asking all ministries to sit together and ascertain safety and formulate strategy but in vain.

Hon'ble Shri Narendra Modiji,

Also, there are no attempts to seek expertise of Indian Institute of Packaging or Bureau of Indian Standards who are authentic in establishing suitability & safety of packaging and formulating relevant standards. In all these episodes, none of these bodies were consulted and their reiteration on safety was ignored. Frankly, courts are not in a position to decide safety of plastics but purely go by merits put by either party. With arguments and counter arguments refuting each other we are moving, nowhere but hurting Indian economy and confusing common man.

Namaste from Team AIPMA The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association – popularly known as AIPMA was founded by Industry visionaries in 1945 making it the old & the largest Apex Body in the Plastic Industry in India, having its Head Office in Maharashtra's economic city, Mumbai and Regional Offices in important cities of India. It has more than 25000 members through Affiliated Associations from all over India and various segments of plastic industry.

Hence, we seek your intervention to stall the impasse by constituting competent body to investigate into all aspects from safety to environment impact/recycling and give recommendation to Government and Courts.

Through this letter, we wish to bring to your notice about the wrath of NGO's towards Indian Plastics Industry and suffering of various industry like Pharma, Food, Cosmetics, etc. who are dependent on plastics as their primary packaging medium. Acts of NGOs and misguided information from these NGOs leads to wrong interpretation by Central Ministry and is hampering industry growth and now threatening the existence. If the negative forces succeed, it would be disastrous to India Consumer and economy because over 70% of farm produce, process food and medicines are packed in plastic packaging especially Mono-layer / Multi-layer Films and Tetra Packs. Besides helping goods reach consumer, plastics also offer and increases required shelf life to the product.

To our belief, Indian Institute of Packaging, AIPMA are premier bodies competent to study and ascertain the packaging needs without any human harm. They are also competent to suggest an alternate if any particular packaging is found unsuitable. This refers to your enquiry and elaborate discussion on suitability of PET for packing various food products including liquid and solid pharmaceutical products. While every packaging material has its own domain of satisfaction scale, we can confidently quote PET is one of the best in its class molecule.

For the last couple of years, an NGO “Him Jagriti Uttaranchal Welfare Society” has been active through bureaucratic channels and judiciary in spreading venom against Plastics. They first approached DTAB to ban use of Plastics / PET with unsubstantiated data. They succeeded in persuading authorities at MOHFW to issue gazette notification G.S.R. 701 (E) in September, 2013.

There are several regulatory bodies governing use of packaging materials for food stuff and pharmaceutical products. Few regulatory bodies relevant to India are BIS, USFDA and EU regulation. Besides these regulations, for packing pharmaceutical products, one needs to meet Pharmacopeia guidelines in selection of packaging material. We are glad to inform you that PET polymer used today meets the guidelines published in Pharmacopeia and also carry DMF reference # 26661.

The gazette was stalled with timely and effective intervention by several trade associations across Globe (National & International), but not yet withdrawn – this is a concern to us. Had the gazette wentthrough?By now India would have witnessed severe health services issue with more than half the population not getting medicines on time. Besides this, even the economy would have been in severe crunch with most of the Pharmaceutical industry closing down.

To give a broader perspective on suitability of PET, we herewith elaborate major regulations touching how robust is the PET molecule. Hope this letter meets your requirement. What is PET & how it is manufactured: PET stands for “Polyethylene Terephthalate”. It is saturated polyester and is thermoplastic in nature. Produced by reacting a dibasic acid (terephthalic acid) with a diol (monoethylene glycol) in a poly-condensation process. The first step involves production of the basic monomer (bis-hydroxyethylene-terephthalate, BHET) in esterification reaction which is subsequently polymerized into low viscosity PET polymer.

Besides these havoc by Him Jagriti, several writ petitions were filed in name of various NGO's in different High Court's; they too are either thrashed or being pursued. It is very difficult for any industry to survive with such a combine anti-environment act. After futile attempt at DTAB, Him Jagriti under various NGO group names approached various Central and State Level NGT Court's in 2014 with similar unsubstantiated data seeking ban on use of plastics citing environmental and health reasons. One

Since packaging applications (e.g. bottle) require a high viscosity polymer, the molecular weight / viscosity of the

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closely monitored for safety and subjected to periodic evaluations.

polymer is increased by a special technique called 'solid-statepolymerization' (SSP). During SSP low melt factions and volatiles get stripped out of PET chips and molecular chains unite to enhance molecular weight further.

Governing regulations – National & International: Many countries have their own regulations however USFDA Regulation and EC Regulation are considered exhaustive. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the governing body in India and frames India specific regulations considering local ambient conditions.

All these processes are highly eco-friendly because no harmful / toxic chemicals are used or emitted in the manufacture of PET. The water and ethylene glycol which are emitted as by-products in the esterification and polymerisation processes are recycled back into the process.

The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) Regulation is covered in 'Code of Federal Regulations – Food and Drugs 21, Parts 170-179'. The clause 177.1630 specifically deals with PET resins. USFDA 177.1630 stipulates the raw materials/chemicals that can be used in the production of PET resins and overall migration limits. The stimulants and conditions used compliance tests represent wide variety of food / pharmaceutical stuff. Below is the gist of stimulants and permissible limits.

PET is considered pure polymer as all the ingredients are properly integrated within the polymer chain and no performance enhancing additive or plasticizers are needed in its conversion processing. PET is such a versatile polymer that it can be used as manufactured (supplied). Due to good inter alignment of molecules; there is no / remote chance of migration of ingredients / leaching into product. Since major use of PET is for food packaging, worldwide it is

Overall Migration Tests as per USFDA 177.1630 Solvent

Test Conditions

OM Limit (Choloform soluble)

Distilled water

250°F, 2 h

7.75 mg/dm2

n-heptane

150°F, 2 h

7.75 mg/dm2

50% ethyl alcohol

120°F, 24 h

7.75 mg/dm2

The European Regulations are covered under Directives issued by Directorate General EU Commission and Food Stuffs – Registration Scientific and Technical aspects. The EC Solvent

Regulation concerning plastics is covered under regulation no. 10/2011/EC. This Regulation stipulates both overall and specific migration limits with different stimulants as given below:

Test Conditions

OM Limit

Distilled Water

40°C, 240 h

10 mg/dm2

3% Acetic Acid

40°C, 240 h

10 mg/dm2

40°C, 240 h

10 mg/dm

2 2

15% Ethyl Alcohol 50% Ethyl Alcohol

40°C, 240 h

10 mg/dm

Olive Oil

40°C, 240 h

10 mg/dm2

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the governing body in India. All BIS standards are in line with international regulations incorporating Indian specific requirementsbesides framing India specific requirements like ambient conditions, etc. BIS is not only governing packaging materials, but also governs raw materials along with its composition. To guide Indian consumer, BIS also published guidelines in selection of polymer for food &Pharma packaging. Below are important BIS regulations governing PET and allied usage:

IS 9845:-

SM Limit 7.5 mg/kg (TA) 30 mg/kg (MEG +DEG)

Determination of Overall Migration of constituents of Plastics Materials and Articles intended to come in contact with Foodstuffs – Method of Analysis.

Besides complying stringent national and international laws, renowned laboratories / bodies undertake studies on safety of PET and declared its innocuous position. Below list of studies which triumph truth over myth. A. Endocrine Disruption:

IS12229:- Positive List of Constituents of Polyalkylene Terephthalates (PET & PBT) for their safe use in contact with foodstuffs, Pharmaceutical and Drinking Water. IS12252:- Specification for Polyalkylene Terephthalates (PET & PBT) for their safe use in contact with foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water.

a. A clear clean chit by USEAP (The United States Environment Protection Agency - www.epa.gov because Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) doesn't appear in any of the 10,000 chemicals which are gazetted as endocrine disrupters. The list is screened out of 85,000 substrates. Surprisingly glass (CAS No. 65997-17-3) appear in this list of 10,000 chemicals as a potential Endocrine Disruptor.

IS 10171:- Guide on Suitability of Plastics for Food Packaging.

b. ILSI (International Life Sciences Institute, Belgium www.ilsi.org/europe) in its report titled “Polyethylene

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elevated temperatures. Few such examples of use:

Terephthalate (PET) for Food Packaging Applications” concludes that “PET and its components have no links with any of the reported endocrine disruptors”. (Pl. refer page # 11 of Annexure – 1).

a) Agri based products such as fruit Juices, Jams and Ketchups need to be processed at high temperature and typically filled around 85°C in PET bottles to ensure bacteria free. But, the storage and distribution of these filled bottles is done at ambient conditions. Both US FDA and EU PIRA have certified PET to be a safe packaging medium for human consumption for juices being filled at 85°C. Thus, this is the common industrial practice worldwide, including India.

B. Phthalates: Carcinogenic Phthalates like Dioctyl Phthalates (DOP) are neither added nor gets produced during PET manufacturing. As stated earlier; PET being pure polymer, doesn't require plasticisers or performance enhancing additives in making containers. More details are available on this website: www.napcor.com.

b) Semi cooked food is available in PET trays which are deep frozen during storage and distribution and heated by consumers in a hot-air or microwave ovens up to 200°C before consuming. These trays are popularly known as dinner trays or CPET trays. (The same bottle grade resin is used for making PET trays, post forming; the tray is subjected to heat which turns the tray into CPET tray).

C. Bisphenol A Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA is neither added nor gets generated in PET manufacturer. Close examination of PET molecular reiterates that PET is BPA free. D. Migration/Leaching: Above referred ILSI report mentions that substances which readily migrate are low molecular weight and volatile factions. Whereas PET is a high molecular weight species and is non-volatile. E. Antimony: Most PET resin producers use Antimony as catalyst at least 15% lesser than permissible limits as stipulated in IS12229. During the process Antimony gets into integral part of polymer chain.Studies conducted by Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (SFOPH) mentions that Risk to consumers from possible migration of Antimony from PET bottle is negligible. (Refer Annexure – 2, newsletter by International Antimony Association)Interestingly, glass industry too uses antimony and considered safe. (Refer Annexure – 3, newsletters by International Antimony Association). F. PET at elevated temperatures:

Above all, several Pharma products across the globe are using PET as preferred packaging material; thus PET proves itself on its integrity under entire spectrum of mild to harsh global climatic conditions. Hope above gives clarifies your point and feel free to contact us for any further clarifications. We seek your earliest convenience to meet you in person to clarify any concerns on these recommendations. Looking forward for your rightful intervention and advising respective courts to adjourn during the intervening period. Thanking you, Yours Sincerely, For The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association Rituraj Gupta

In certain food packing applications, PET is also used at

President

Environment Committee and its Activities Thus our lawyers has successfully persuaded Hon'ble Court that the issue at core is not the nature and character of plastics and the same is not hazardous from any angle or any assessment or report. But the issues relating to waste management of the same and that the issue has to be dealt with in holistic sense i.e. not only plastic waste management but overall solid waste management. There is no direction passed in the case and it is adjourned, yet the dates have not been fixed for the listing so there is stand over till the next date.

Delhi Study Group Case Delhi Study Group a Non-Governmental Organisation working constantly for the cause of Justice and the common man. Dedicated to the welfare of the citizens and ensure betterment of the society has challenged the government's rules of banning use plastics only in gutkha, tobacco and pan masala. The NGO submitted a draft of rules stating that the government's intention is not to protect the clean environment. The case came up for the hearing together with the Ankur Gutkha Case on 2nd April, 2013 in the Supreme Court before the bench of Justice G., S. Singhavi and Justice Kurien Joseph. Hon'ble Court issued a notice to the State Pollution Control Board and Municipal Corporations of some bigger cities e.g. All Metros and Jaipur, Bangalore, Agra, etc and direction was issued to them to file affidavit explaining as to why they have not implemented various waste management rules enunciated and enacted / framed in different rules and Acts e.g. Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules 2000 and the latest Plastics Rules 2011.

Karuna Society Case AIPMA along with other 15 Associations(Rajkot Plastic Manufacturer's Association, Tamil Nadu, Pondy Plastic Manufacturers & Merchants Association, Saurashtra Plastics Manufacturers' Association, Organisation of Plastics Processors Of India, Association for the Promotion of Plastics, Plastindia Foundation, Plastics Manufacturers' Association Rajasthan, Daman Industries Association, Indian Plastics Institute, Karnataka State Plastic Association, Plastic Bag Manufacturers

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2. To consider and make appropriate changes in Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011.

Association, Society of Plastic Engineers India, Andhra Pradesh Manufacturers Association, Kerala Plastic Manufacturers' Association, The Tamil Nadu Plastics Manufacturers' Association) has filed impleadment in the Supreme Court to the case filed by the Karuna Society of Animal and Nature requesting for ban on Plastics. Karuna Society is a NonGovernmental Organisation working in the field of welfare of animals and nature has filed a case in the Supreme Court of India for Ban on Carry Bags in India because it is hazardous to the animals and nature. AIPMA along with the other associations has filed the impleadment in the PIL with all the scientific test and proofs. The dates have not been fixed for the listing so there is stand over till the next date.

3. To restrict the use of plastic for packaging purpose of various other non essential consumer items. 4. To take steps on implementation of recommendations of Khwaja Committee Report. 5. Effective measures are taken to make responsible the seller of products using plastic material for packaging to recycle and/or dispose of the packaging material in an authorized and approved manner. 6. To adopt the principle of “Extended Producer's Liability” and ensure that commercial entities using of such non biodegradable plastic packaging internalize the health and environmental costs of using such packing.

PET Bottles ban for Liquor Packaging A petition was urged in the Bombay High Court to ban the sale of liquor in plastic bottles, pouches, and tetra paks in the public interest by an NGO called “Green Enviro Solutions”. The PIL claimed that the tetra pak pouches are made of aluminium foils and because of its leaching tendency the liquor gets contaminated and becomes harmful for human consumption. Our lawyers filed the petition opposing the ban on PET Bottles. On the date of hearing for the case there were 6 lawyers representing AIPMA in the Court. Our lawyers explained that the PIL filed was totally false and that it was aimed to malaise the plastic industry and this fully supported by glass industry. Our lawyers also clarified that the case is mentioning that PET is not good for all types of Packaging but latter moved its concentration to liquor industry. The PIL filed has used AIPMA has Plastic to confuse the terms PETS & PLASTICS. They explained all the necessary or related matters to PET Bottles. PET Bottles are 100% recyclable and it can be recycled into different materials. The judge was well impressed with the reply made by our lawyers. In the next hearing our lawyers have made their best and represented the Plastic Industries views to the court, which helped us to win the case.

The main issue raised by the applicant is 'Plastic is used indiscriminately and products such as drinking water, pharmaceuticals, food, beverages and non-essential items like shampoos, cosmetics etc., packed in PET bottles, tetra packs and other laminated packages are unsafe and health hazard'. Besides, the plastic is creating problems and letting out toxic chemicals, monomers and heavy metals such as antimony, lead, mercury and chromium. The applicant pleaded to ban the use of plastics and in particular PET bottles, tetra packs, laminated pouches and other packaging forms. AIPMA appointed Dr. D. D. Kale – Ex. UDCT Professor as the Technical expert for the NGT Case to prepare a fitting, technically support reply to the applicant's plea. ICPE and Polymer producers also supported us tremendously in this huge task of collection of technical and valid data to provide to the court for further study. Worldwide technical lab reports were provided to the court. Subsequently on 15th April'2014 we held an All Association and FMCG's Meet at AIPMA house to discuss further deeply on the applicant's plea. There were various discussions on financial & technical support from the industry to propose solution to the government, courts, local authorities and support effective waste management system to be established in India and how to frame a common strategy where AIPMA in co-ordination of the various associations like ICPE, other stakeholders / brands / effected parties will help the Government agencies in formulation of the policy.

The next hearing is being scheduled on 17th July, 2015. Case held in National Green Tribunal Court A PIL was filed by an NGO “Him Jagriti Uttaranchal Welfare Society” on which the court directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principle Bench, New Delhi to study impact of plastics on the environment and human health. There were prayers in the petition which namely focused on the responsibilities of the end users in controlling the solid waste management and putting the onus of collection and recycling of waste of the products on the seller.

AIPMA can form a committee along with the other respondents in line with the earlier Khwaja Committee suggestions. Logistic of combining various agencies involved in waste collection, segregation and disposal needs to be included in the activities of committee to look into waste disposal problems. We proposed that the Government should include persons familiar with Plastics, paper, glass, additives and also the environment in the committee.

The NGT called forward five respondents in the case: (a) Union of India (MOeF), (b) Central Pollution Control Board, (c) Directorate General of Health Services, (d) Food, Safety and Standards Authority of India, (e) The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association of India (AIPMA). During the hearing Tetra Pak Association impleaded their stand on the ban on use of Plastics.

Dr. D. D. Kale – Technical Expert, AIPMA, ICPE and Advocate Mr. Kundan Mishra presented their inputs with technical and commercial methods to tackle the various issues raised in the petition.

The prayers in the petition stated the following:1. To restrict the use of plastic bottle and multi layered plastic package by imposing a ban on packaging of carbonated soft drink and liquor immediately and to gradually phase out the use of plastic packaging for all other non-essential items.

AIPMA and other respondents filed their reply and the matter was adjourned for further proceedings. AIPMA have engaged Advocate Mr. Kundan K. Mishra for this case. On 1st August, 2014 the matter was held for hearing in the NGT

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the meanwhile, Confectionery Association were studying to implead in this petition.

Court but the rejoinder filed by the Petitioner to the reply of the Respondents and the matter was further listed for the proceedings on 18th September, 2014.

All the brand owners are once again requested to internally sell the idea of impleading within their respective organizations & to consider possibility of press releases too.

The matter was listed for the final disposal on 31st October, 2014, but one of the respondent The Union of India sought some time for further instructions and hence the matter was adjourned for the further hearing on 19th November, 2014, where direction was issued to the Ministry of Environment &Forest (MoEF), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFM), to seek instructions and participate in the proceeding to take some positive decisions. Whereas, the hearing was postponed to 12th February, 2015 as Union of India took some time to file their reply affidavit.

Dabur requested to possibly implead through 'All India Ayurvedic Association', where Dabur and Hamdard are quite active apart from 40 other members. M/s Indian Beauty and Hygiene Association (IBHA) suggested having a column in the newspaper containing details of advantages plastics and importance of recycling Plastics, they have already impleaded in this case. There was a question raised on the steps taken on recycling and waste management of Plastics. Majority of the members present emphasized that there should be active participation from the Recyclers Association as they are the body who are directly connected with the Corporation.

On12th February, 2015 Union of India filed all the necessary documents i.e. research papers and materials on record supporting the case consisting of various test reports guidelines, etc.

Till now Organisation of Plastic Processors in India (OPPI), Tetra Pak, Indian Beauty and Hygiene Association (IBHA), PET Container Manufacturers Association (PCMA) have impleaded in the case.

MoEF, CPCB, DGHS, CDSO, FSSAI have taken the stand that the multi layered/pet bottle packaging can be injurious to human health. It also causes serious environmental hazards. It is in fact one of the largest sources of plastic municipal solid waste. As of now, nobody has been able to completely handle the issue of handling, collection and disposal of such waste successfully so that there has to be restriction placed upon such packaging and generation of municipal plastic waste. However, before any order, NGT were considering it appropriate that all the stake holders should also be heard.

Recyclers Association, Beverage Association and Confectionery Association have planned to implead in this petition. The Notice issued by NGT was published on 31st March, 2015 in the National Newspaper and circulated to all its members and affiliates by email.

AIPMA sought for time to argue in this matter and the matter was held for hearing on 8th April, 2015.

AIPMA had organized an All Association and Stakeholders Meet on 7th April, 2015 at New Delhi under the chairmanship of Mr. Rituraj Gupta - President, AIPMA.

NGT issued Public Notice to the Manufacturers and Users of multi-layered/ PET bottles packaging, and asked if anybody wishes to address on the question or rejoin in the case.

Mr. Kundan Mishra, Advocate said that Court is not targeting any product made with polyethylene, but targeting plastic as harmful to the environment. In Himachal Pradesh, High court imposed ban of plastic pet bottle and various packaging items. Some coordination was lacked earlier. He also discussed that everybody should come together to framed solid scientific material to pursuit them. Indian Confectionery Manufacturers Association (ICMA) has filed an application to the Court to join the case as respondent. President, ICMA suggested that kindly request the court to give us time to present argues. Mr. O. P. Ratra has also filed an application to the court to join the case as an individual. He said that it is not necessary to implement an intervener. He gave one example, i.e. Railway stations and tracks etc. are dirty. He was the only person who had filed the intervener in the court. Nobody had come from the industry.

AIPMA had called a Stakeholders Meet on 23rd March, 2015 at AIPMA House, to apprise all on the aforesaid order and reactivate all to implead, so that this will strengthen the whole case during NGT hearing on 08.04.2015. Mr. Haren Sanghavi – Hon. Secretary, AIPMA chaired this meeting and welcomed everyone. He invited Mr. Akhilesh Bhargava – Chairman Environment Committee to start the meeting by giving his valuable inputs on this NGT Issues. There was a presentation made by Mr. Akhilesh Bhargava, where he briefed about the current scenario and possible forward path in the NGT Case. Our Governing Council Chairman Mr. Arvind Mehta also spoke to take positive steps to improve Plastic Waste Management. All the while our President Mr. Rituraj Gupta has been pushing the environment team to work positively to serve the industry. He always proposed to share more and more technical inputs with the industry so that we can have a collective data bank which can lead Plastics to a positive future.

One of the association “Waste Management Green Planet”, MD, said that all Infrastructures should be provided by Municipals under EPR. Facilities should be funded by the producers. Plastic littering waste is a huge problem and so collection of waste is the biggest problem faced by everybody. Collection of plastic waste is much more than the processing. Plastic littering should be collected by Municipals and process by Industry. This is the only solution.

There were discussions regarding sharing the data related to Plastics which can be helpful in this case. Tetra Pak informed that they have started an initiative of collecting and reclaiming the Tetra Pack with help of an NGO and recycle it in Pune.

Mr. Arvind Mehta, Chairman Governing Council said that AIPMA is catalyst for the growth of plastic industry. With regards to environment issues, this is happening in the development

It was suggested that Cadbury, Heinz, and others to see possibilities to form respective associations in near future and in

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The objective of this consultation meet was to take feedback/inputs from all concerned stakeholders on the draft regulations. Since the aforesaid rules impact various aspects of business operations and associated waste recycling and management practices, Industry is a major stakeholder to achieve substantial compliance to redrafted regulatory framework.

country also. In US also, PET and all this environment issues came before 15 years, and it was addressed by SOPI on over the period of time. On 8th April, 2015 the NGT gave 3 weeks of time to file/ submit additional documents. NGT has also impleaded DCPC as one of the respondent. The final hearing of the case is scheduled on 7th and 8th May, 2015.

AIPMA have submitted brief comments / suggestions point to point to MoEF, Secretary & Joint Secretary DCPC on the Draft Notification on Plastics Waste Management Handling Rules & Solid Waste Management Rules. In continuation of this meeting, a national level meeting was scheduled on 22nd May, 2015 at Bangalore and thereafter in Kolkata on 5th June, 2015.

There was a Meeting scheduled on 16th April, 2015 at AIPMA House of the Stakeholders with Shri Surjit Kumar Chaudhary Secretary DCPC. Shri Avinash Joshi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joint Secretary, DCPC and Dr. S. K. Nayak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DG Cipet, Mr. Rituraj Gupta apprised the audience about the meeting and how DCPC was made one of the respondents in the case by NGT and the final hearing is to be held on 7th& 8th May 2015. Secretary DCPC had requested all the associations to prepare a short brief on this issue. President also informed that a committee of 5-6 members should be formed and this committee should meet the various ministers, DCPC, MoEF Minister Shri Prakash Javdekar. It was decided to give technical data, clarifications and available test reports from certified laboratory in this regards to this case in NGT.

On 7th May, 2015 the case was held for hearing which was listed to 8th May, 2015. NGT limited the applications and permitted to intervene in the main application. Only written submissions can be filed within the stipulated time. The matter was then listed for final argument on 15th, 16th and 17th July, 2015 before the five Members Bench but none of the members were present for the hearing and so the hearing was dismissed and it was directed that this case be listed for final hearing as the Written Submissions on behalf of all the parties have already been filed.

A Meeting with DCPC was convened on 27th April, 2015 at DCPC office to discuss the matter related to NGT order on use of Plastics with all the plastic industry association. There was a detailed discussion on recyclability, economic value and volume of the PET Bottles and Plastics. AIPMA submitted that thickness of Plastic Carry Bags may be kept at 40 micron or at most 50 microns, as it is the present Rule in Maharashtra. For CaCo3 filled bags thickness should be kept at 40 microns only due to the reason, being filler content, weight of the bag increases and fillers facilitate recycling.

The NGT Court directed MoEF, CPCB, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) and Food Safety Standards of India (FSSAI) to meet and file collective response to all the Written Submissions that have been furnished on behalf of the parties. The matter will be listed from 18th to 21st August, 2015 at the end of the Board on every day.

On PET, Secretary said that CIPET has taken all necessary actions for countering the allegations of toxicity and leaching. Moreover, on recycling of PET, he said that Department would declare that PET was highly recycled for its value of the end products. On multilayered metalized flexible packaging film, Secretary said that this type of material, although technically recyclable, however in reality is left out by the rag pickers as there are no takers (for recycling). Associations suggested that by arranging to take back the multilayered plastics waste by offering a 'new packet' on return of a pre-determined number of empty sachets, customers could be encouraged to collect the waste instead of littering. Secretary said that if such type of assurance was given by the producers / distributors of multilayered metalized film, DCPC would write positively in NGT case. DCPC asked all the associations to give their inputs to put a strong stand in the NGT Case and also assured that the submission to NGT would be made by incorporating all the good suggestions. On 1st May, 2015 in New Delhi, CII organized an all Stakeholders Consultation Meet on recently redrafted Waste Management Rules for various categories of waste i.e. Municipal Solid Waste, e- Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, etc.

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