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fter several years of consumption-led growth, India’s economic growth is now increasingly being fuelled by investment flows. While all the states are vying for the investors’ attention, Delhi-NCR manages to pocket a fair share of investments flowing into India from overseas and from within India. NCT-Delhi is the predominant growth centre in the entire NCR in terms of manufacturing/trading activity as well as concentration of employment.

Currently, industrialisation is concentrated in the sub-regions of Uttar Pradesh (general manufacturing), Haryana (automobile, electronics, handloom) and Rajasthan (marble, leather, textile). NCR accounts for a substantial part of the country’s production of cars (60%), motorcycles (55%) and tractors (25%). Industrialisation in and around NCR is expected to receive a further boost through the creation of SEZs/ industrial zones that are proposed in the region. An analysis of projects and investments being planned in the country reveals that NCR led by Delhi is going to attract a significant part of the investment. As per the data, the manufacturing sector in Delhi grew by 16.15% in the financial year 2011–12. If it is some respite to the ailing sector, the government’s new industrial policy has given a fresh impetus to industrial growth. Delhi has been able to achieve a growth of 16.15% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for the manufacturing sector. The GSDP, at current prices for the manufacturing sector, was `13,844 crore in 2010–11 and has increased to `16,081 crore during 2011–12. GSDP, at current prices for the secondary sector (comprising manufacturing, electricity, gas & water supply and construction), has increased from `45,697 crore in 2010– 11 to `54,501 crore in 2011–12, showing a growth rate of 19.26%. Plus, Delhi has the highest minimum wages in the country as well. Then again, the Annual Plan for Delhi for 2012–13 was recently finalised at `15,862 crore. In future, while Delhi is expected to attract a lot of investments in services and in the hi-tech sector, the rest of NCR would attract manufacturing and other greenfield projects. However, the prerequisite to such economic and industrial growth is the creation of essential physical infrastructure in the region. In this regard, the NCR plan envisages investments of more than US$25 billion in the basic infrastructure, by 2021. While the prospects look rosy, the recent power outage has shaken the confidence of the investors. Then again, strong and prolonged labour unrest over issues concerning political representation, minimum wage, contracts and working conditions of the labour is making the industrial ecosystem of NCR uneasy. Add to this clogged roads, inadequate transport system and the infrastructure inefficiencies, and we spell problems demanding immediate attention. At the same time, promises are bright for Delhi-NCR as it is the ‘power centre’ in more ways than one, a capital region with potential to gain more capital investment. Aided by its advantages and getting stronger by overcoming the hurdles, prospects are sure to point Northwards!

Archana Tiwari-Nayudu archana.nayudu@network18publishing.com

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‘Reaching Out To The Investment Community With A Compelling Value Proposition Is Imperative’ Malvinder Singh, Chairman, CII Northern Region & Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare

30 MANUFACTURING IN DELHI-NCR A Vital Cog In The Industrial Growth Story

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OPPORTUNITIES IN DELHI-NCR For NCR, The Message Is Simple: Carpe Diem

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OPPORTUNITIES IN DELHI-NCR

For NCR NCR,, the Message is Simple:

CARPE DIEM The National Capital Region (NCR) has the potential to emerge as the nation’s premier industrial, real estate and commercial hub in the next two decades. With a large number of infrastructure and other development projects coming up in NCR, there is a promise, an encouraging sense of conﬁdence, that the region is primed to step up on the global stage as a major industrial conurbation. All it has to do is carpe diem – seize the day!

TARUN TAMPI

hat is it that makes National Capital Region (NCR) a better destination for setting up a business? Why should a manufacturer invest in NCR? What does it take for a region to attract investment and give investors a sense of reliance? These are some of the questions for which NCR has the correct answers, thereby building investors’ confidence. Here is a look at what makes NCR a reliable choice for investment.

BUSINESS PROSPECTS NCR is the largest commercial hub in India with a staggering 85 million sq feet of office space under operation; another 48 million sq feet will be added over the next three years. Gurgaon and Noida will contribute to around 88% of this expansion. Since the last decade, the NCR has been consistently posting the highest growth in per capita income in the country. The region also accounts for a significant chunk of industrial production in India. It is responsible for the manufacture of 60% of its cars, 55% of its motorcycles and 25% of its tractors. A number of

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are also coming up in the region.

CHARTING A ROADMAP Over $25 billion will be invested in developing the infrastructure of NCR by 2021.

EMPOWERING SMEs The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has opened an SME Exchange, giving NCR-based entrepreneurs access to opportunities to reduce their debt burden, improve company valuation, increase visibility, attract investors, manage equity ratios and reduce dependence on banks. Earlier, the options for SMEs were limited to taking costly loans from banks. Moreover, they had to return the loan in time even if their projects fail. However, by taking advantage of the SME Exchange, shareholders can share the burden in case of loss and reap beneﬁts if the projects become successful. More than 100 SMEs from Faridabad and 500 from other regions of NCR can beneﬁt from the SME Exchange. SMEs with a paid-up capital of `10 crore can get themselves listed on the Exchange.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) will create strong economic foundations for developing the logistics, industry and commerce of international standards. Under DMIC, more than $90 billion will be invested in creating infrastructure in NCR, along with the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Noida is emerging as a semiconductor design hub of India. Skilled workforce, relatively less expensive infrastructure & lower costs are contributing to Noida’s rapid rise in semiconductor manufacturing and design. The upcoming Dwarka–Gurgaon Expressway (also known as the Northern Peripheral Expressway) will boost connectivity in NCR by linking Dwarka & Gurgaon with an eight-lane expressway, starting from Dwarka & connecting Palam Vihar & forthcoming SEZs with Gurgaon & will join NH-8. Thus, NCR has built enough reasons for global investments to start pouring. It is now time for the world to enter the doors of emerging opportunities.

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The Northern region of the country has for long been the crown of unparalleled industrial growth. Taking a step ahead, Delhi-NCR has grown to become the key attractor of investments for the manufacturing sector. Even amid growing competition from all quarters of the country, this region gives investors many reasons to invest here. DEBARATI BASU

orth India has traditionally been the stronghold for the manufacturing industry to evolve and thrive on. And with the rise in demands over the last few decades, the scale of production has escalated even further. As a result, the region is witnessing rigorous expansions with Delhi-NCR becoming the focal point. Small pockets of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan have also come under the spotlight. The Northern states undoubtedly remain an integral part of India’s growth opportunity as they constitute 7% of the world’s population. The region also contributes 25% to the country’s GDP and accounts for 31% of its agri GDP. Hence, NCR undoubtedly has a huge market potential. Moreover, the country capital also has an added advantage of attracting global attention.

the market too is very strong here—an attractive proposition for investors.” The region is developing its infrastructure to have better reach. Its proposed industrial corridors across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan to be developed as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) expects to change the way the industry operates in this region. Besides, the Western and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors

WHY INVEST IN NCR?

will pass through Rajasthan (37%) and Uttar Pradesh (57%). This will not only improve the situation of logistics here, but will also ascertain this region’s speedy link to the various ports. This, in turn, will make way for capacity expansion and better & improved availability of power, water & infrastructure in the region. Unlike other regions, which have growing concerns pertaining to trained and skilled workforce, North India is likely to have about 33.4 million students entering the higher and vocational educational space by 2016.

This region has shown persistent growth. According to a CII report, the FDI inflow in the Northern region has steadily increased to 28% between 2001 and 2012. According to Ajay S Shriram, VP, CII, and Chairman & Sr MD, DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd (DSCL), “The North, which has a strong base of educated people, is a very important part of India. The state governments are very proactive in terms of inviting investments. The average GDP growth of the Northern India is at par with the rest of India. Besides,

Regions like Gurgaon and Noida have attracted MNCs who, in turn, have made way for R&D activities in the region. The region now only needs a proactive effort from the industry and the government to build a stronger base to attract investments and make way for further development.

This, in turn, will help in building a huge skilled workforce. NCR is also favourable for a diverse group of industries for setting their bases here. While the initial development began from the auto industry, today, the region is expanding its purview towards various industries, including medical and agro-based industries. This will provide machine tool builders scope to expand their capabilities as well. Elaborating on the NCR advantage, Richard Rekhy, Country Head – Advisory, KPMG, says, “Huge amount of consumption takes place in Northern India. This has created huge advantages for NCR. Hence, manufacturers need to be close to their consumers.”

WHAT NCR NEEDS… NCR’s large market, significant resources and investment-friendly policies make Northern states a preferred investment destination. Nonetheless, NCR needs to do more. At a time when the global industry is pursuing further expansion, NCR needs to be proactive in showcasing its capabilities. Regions like Gurgaon and Noida have attracted MNCs who, in turn, have made way for R&D activities in the region. The region now only needs a proactive effort from the industry and the government to build a stronger base to attract investments and make way for further development. debarati.basu@network18publishing.com

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MANUFACTURING IN DELHI-NCR

A vital cog in the INDUSTRIAL GROWTH story Delhi is one of the well-developed states in terms of industrial development, and being the National Capital has always been an added advantage for it. Not only Delhi, but the nearby areas known as National Capital Region (NCR) comprising Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Ghaziabad also form a principal business and commercial centre of North India. Being one of the biggest consumer markets in the country, Delhi-NCR has been attracting investors. According to experts, factors like geography, connectivity and world-class infrastructure have helped the region grow. A report…

NISHI RATH

ew Delhi has, for the third consecutive time, recently emerged as the most competitive city in the country. Taking a cue from the National Capital, Faridabad, the nearest city to Delhi, has also improved its ranking with its growth, states ‘The India City Competitiveness Report–2012’ compiled by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC). According to report, while New Delhi has managed to demonstrate phenomenal growth over a period of time by balancing demand and development in equal measure, it has been lagging as far as administrative and institutional support is concerned. Apart from this, Noida is said to be giving tough competition to other metro cities with its infrastructure, while Faridabad, with its high growth, has significantly improved in its ranking and holds the 29th spot.

DELHI’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR Delhi’s manufacturing sector grew by 16.15% in FY2011–12. “If it is some respite to the ailing sector, the government’s new industrial policy

has given a fresh impetus to industrial growth,” said Industries Minister Ramakant Goswami recently. “Delhi’s manufacturing sector’s contribution to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has been able to achieve a growth of 16.15%. The GSDP, at current prices, for the manufacturing sector was `13,844 crore in 2010–11 and has increased to `16,081 crore during 2011–12,” he added. GSDP, at current prices, for the secondary sector as a whole— comprising manufacturing, electricity, gas and water supply and construction—

has increased from `45,697 crore in 2010–11 to `54,501 crore in 2011–12—indicating a growth rate of 19.26%. Delhi has got the highest minimum wages in the country, which has helped retain the labour and talent with the industry, he explained.

POTENTIAL SECTORS The potential sectors for investment in the North include infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture and agri-business, tourism, IT & ITeS. Recently, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced

Salient Features Of The Delhi Industrial Policy Policy shift essential to change industrial profile from low-skilled to high-tech and high-skilled. The policy asserts a six-pronged strategy: • Infrastructure development through better O&M of industrial assets • Facilitating business by simplification & e-enabling measures • Support skill development & other promotional measures like allowing knowledge-based industries in industrial areas, among others • Decongesting industrial areas through redevelopment schemes • Promoting cluster development of high-technology and skilled industries in new industrial areas through public private partnerships • Discourage polluting industries through higher infrastructure development fee

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a mega event to revive investments in the eight states of northern India. CII Northern Region has revealed that the first ever ‘Invest North’ conclave is being organised in partnership with the respective state governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the first week of November. “The Northern states are keen to seek fresh investments and forge new partnerships that would enable them to further leverage their growth potential and regain their competitiveness. ‘Invest North’ is an effort to create a platform for northern states to strengthen business and industry in this region,” said Ajay S Shriram, VP, CII; Chairman, Invest North 2012 and Chairman & Sr MD, DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd. He added, “Although the northern states have vast potential and offer immense investment opportunities from traditional sectors

Key highlights of the region Prosperous and fast-growing economy driven by services sector Second most favoured FDI destination in India Biggest consumption centre in India for consumer goods & cars like agro-products and textiles to emerging sectors like biotech and IT, they have lost their competitive edge in recent times to other more proactive states in Western and Southern India.”

NCR TAKES THE GROWTH PATH NCR accounted for 20% of the total FDI in the country a couple of years ago. According to experts, the good infrastructure made them more attractive FDI destinations. Regions like Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad are some of the most eyecatching regions for industries. Gurgaon: Located in the northern part of Haryana, Gurgaon is one of the most important regions that contribute to the state’s growth. Gurgaon is home to major IT companies and a few leading

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DELHI TO GET `15,862 CRORE The Annual Plan for Delhi for 2012–13 was recently ﬁnalised at `15,862 crore at a meeting between Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and State Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Ahluwalia lauded Delhi’s performance in all sectors and highlighted a number of initiatives it has taken which have helped in expediting the pace of development. The new Plan, he added, will emphasise on urbanisation and issues that need to be ﬂagged for evolving a more comprehensive approach. Delhi’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) increased from `1,00,325 crore in 2004–05 to `2,13,429 crore in 2011–12 and the per capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) was `63,877 in 2004–05, which increased to `1,19,032 in 2011–12 as against the all-India average of `38,005. automobile companies as well. The region is also known for its outsourcing and offshoring services that contributes the most towards the city’s economy. IT, ITeS, auto manufacturing and pharmaceuticals comprise of the major industries in Gurgaon. Noida: Known to have one of the best infrastructural facilities, Noida has been on the investors’ list for quite some time now. Today, Noida is home to various MNCs as well as domestic companies like Birlasoft, Impetus, Adobe Systems, TCS, CSC, HCL, ATC Labs and Interra. The Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ), the only Central Government SEZ in northern India, headed by the Development Commissioner, provides excellent infrastructure, supportive services and sector-specific facilities for the thrust areas of exports like gems & jewellery and electronics software. Besides, availability of skilled manpower makes it ideal for setting up jewellery and software development units. Faridabad: This place is considered to be one of the main industrial cities of Haryana and comes under the region of Delhi & NCR. The city is surrounded by Delhi in the North, Gurgaon in the West and parts of Uttar Pradesh in the East and South. Newly developed Faridabad or New Faridabad is the most preferred destination for industries, IT companies, corporate bodies and government departments. Apart from this, the arrival of leading engineering companies like Eicher and Escorts have given a new lease of life

to Faridabad’s die casting industry. Around 25% business of Faridabad’s die casting industry comes from OEMs. As the auto industry relies heavily on the die casting industry, Faridabad is coming to the fore. Currently, it is the second major centre for die casting, after Gurgaon. Ghaziabad: Known for its proximity to Noida and Gurgaon, Ghaziabad has come a long way and has made it to the global map when in 2006, US magazine, ‘Newsweek’, profiled Ghaziabad as one of the world’s most dynamic cities, along with Munich, Las Vegas and London. Since then, for the city, there has been no turning back.

ALL IT NEEDS IS THE RIGHT PUSH Today, Delhi stands at a crossroad. There are several problems, huge and complex, yet there are several unique opportunities which can be explored in turnaround development of the National Capital. Citing his perspective on the same, Vimal Mahendru, President, Legrand India and Past President, IEEMA, explains, “Although we have good infrastructure in Noida and excellent facilities in Delhi-NCR, we need government policies that can improve the condition of industries. However, presently the industrial policy is not progressive.” These opportunities demand a paradigm shift in planning and a good urban management system that will pave the way for making the region what it deserves to be. nisi.rath@network18publishing.com

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Growth Opportunities The bulk of the FDI that India receives traditionally goes into the Western and Southern regions of the country. However, initiatives like National Manufacturing Policy, DMIC and DFCs have strengthened the competitiveness of Northern India along with Delhi-NCR. It has resulted in attracting more investments to the Northern region. This stretch offers a big market. However, much of it needs to be developed. Some of the sectors that have huge potential for growth in this region include infrastructure, manufacturing segments like auto & auto components, healthcare, agriculture & agri-business, tourism and IT & ITeS. ARINDAM GHOSH

urrently, NCR contributes about 25% to India’s GDP and accounts for 31% of the agri GDP. The five Northern states and the capital city of the country have a higher capita income than the national average. In addition, North India offers a huge consumer base as the region constitutes 7% of the world’s population—with a high spending ability. This data speaks volumes of the potential that the region holds for companies who are planning to invest here and expand their businesses. Commenting on the opportunities that the region offers, Malvinder Mohan Singh, Chairman – Northern Region, CII and Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, says, “The Northern states have vast potential and offer immense investment

opportunities from traditional sectors like agro-products and textiles to emerging sectors like biotech and IT.”

SECTORS WITH MAXIMUM POTENTIAL Historically, the FDI inflow has been higher in Western India, but the share of the North has been increasing steadily—it has risen from 22% in 2009 to 28% in 2012. Delhi-NCR is home to the manufacturing units of many global and domestic auto & auto component manufacturers In addition, policy initiatives, like National Manufacturing Plan, provide an impetus for the further development of Northern states, especially DelhiNCR, to achieve a leading position in manufacturing. As per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) of 2008–09, in Haryana, motor vehicles, trailers, semi-

trailers and other transport equipment constitutes about 43.2% of the total industrial output. The engineering sector, too, has a lot of potential. With demand for infrastructure increasing in the country, this sector offers great prospects. The ASI data reflects that the engineering sector, which includes machinery, equipment and other electrical equipment, contribute about 11.7% to the total industrial output of Haryana, 4.8% to that of Delhi & Rajasthan and 4.2% to Uttar Pradesh. The basic metal and computer hardware segment also has tremendous scope for growth in NCR. The chemicals & related sectors along with the petrochemical industry have also made their mark in NCR. This can be gauged from the fact that it constitutes about 4.7% to the total industrial output of Delhi, 10.5%

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of Rajasthan, about 23% of Uttar Pradesh (this also includes coke & refined petroleum products). Textile is another sector that has potential in Delhi-NCR. According to ASI data, the share of textile along with wearing apparel is 5.5% in the total industrial output of Haryana, 16.6% in Delhi and 12.5% in Rajasthan. Also, the diverse agriculture base of the region offers tremendous potential for the food and fruit processing industry in Delhi-NCR. The ASI data reflects that the food sector constitutes about 9.7% of the total industrial output of Haryana, 25.4% of Delhi, 11.2% of Rajasthan, and about 17.6% of Uttar Pradesh. To this, Singh adds, “The North is rightly known as the Food Bowl of the country with a share of 30.8% in the country’s agricultural produce.”

WHY INVEST IN DELHI-NCR? According to Richard Rekhy, Country Head – Advisory, KPMG, Delhi-NCR offers abundant raw materials and has a strong consumer base. Additionally, it has policy initiatives, which support the creation of infrastructure. Further, some states are trying to create a better atmosphere to facilitate the smooth flow of investments. A majority of the states have an excellent track record in this respect. According to a study on ‘Doing Business in India (2009)’ by the World Bank, four Northern cities featured in the Top 10 among 17 Indian cities selected for the study. These include Ludhiana in Punjab which ranked 1st, Gurgaon in Haryana which ranked 4th, New Delhi which bagged the 6th spot and Jaipur in Rajasthan, which stood at the 7th position.

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE INDUSTRY Both the government and the industry are taking active steps to create a favourable climate for the smooth flow of investments. In terms of developing modern infrastructure policy initiatives,

RISE IN PRIVATE PARTICIPATION TO DEVELOP POWER Improving the power scenario is very critical for the growth of all the sectors in Delhi-NCR. The government has taken active steps to encourage the private sector to participate in the power and energy segment, which can improve the availability of power for the development and expansion of various industries in the region. The participation of the private sector in power generation has increased as compared to public sector companies in most states. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, state-owned power generation, as a percentage of the total generation, came down from 56% in 2005–06 to 44.17% in 2010–11. According to a report from CII, a comparative analysis of the power situation in the Northern states (on technical, financial and outlook parameters) reveals that Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan are the best performers. In 2010–11, deficits in Himachal Pradesh were at a comparatively low level of 3.4%, thanks to the proactiveness of the government in exploiting the state’s hydro potential and reducing T&D and AT&C losses. Delhi has the lowest energy deficits among all the Northern states at 0.3%. Peak deficits are also comparatively lower than other states. Further, Delhi has one of the best working T&D systems in the North. A remarkable improvement in all the parameters can be seen since Delhi privatised its distribution system in 2002. Like Delhi, Rajasthan too has one of the lowest deficits - both energy and peak deficits. The Government of Rajasthan has been successful in anticipating the increase in power demand and has accordingly invested in increasing the installed capacity. During the period 2005–06 to 2010–11, Rajasthan had one of the highest Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGRs) in terms of capacity additions, in both public as well as private sectors. Rajasthan’s success in attracting private investment can be seen from the fact that the percentage of the private sector in the total installed capacity in the state is 16.4%—higher than most other states. The state has also been successful in encouraging renewable energy.

DMIC and Dedicated Western and Eastern Industrial Corridors have come as huge boon to promote the growth of the industries in this region. In Uttarakhand, the government is taking active steps to encourage investments. The state registered a staggering CAGR of 25.3% during 2004–05 to 2010–11, which made it emerge as a preferred manufacturing destination in North India. As part of the initiatives from the industry to encourage investments in the region, CII will be organising a summit later this year with all the stakeholders. This event will showcase the investment opportunities in the Northern region. Elaborating on the potential of the North, Ajay S Shriram, VP, CII and Chairman & MD, DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd, informs, “The Northern states are keen to seek fresh investments and forge new partnerships that would

enable them to further leverage their growth potential and regain their competitiveness.”

A LOT MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE In order to make Delhi-NCR a favourable investment hub, there is a need to take additional steps on the lines of creating an attractive policy framework comprising of effective single window clearance systems like GST, implementing State Industry Facilitation Act, tax reforms and easing land & power-related problems. According to Rekhy, the states can also opt for branding the region. Ensuring these would play a key role in promoting and fostering the growth of these industrial verticals in the region and making Delhi-NCR a more investment-friendly destination. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.com

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The CORRIDOR of Growth With an aim to tap the huge opportunities likely to be thrown open by the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) between Delhi and Mumbai, a band of 150–200 km around both sides of DFC is being developed as the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor. The project, one of the biggest, will help in developing the region as a global manufacturing and trading hub of India supported by world-class infrastructure and enabling policy framework. Once complete, it will transform the region. A report… NISHI RATH

parliamentary panel recently reviewed the progress on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world with an estimated investment of over $100 billion. The project envisages doubling of employment potential within five years, tripling of industrial output and quadrupling of exports from the region. Recently, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said that the perspective plan for the entire corridor has been completed. “Detailed environmental impact assessment for all the six cities is in progress and we are aiming to secure pre-clearances to ensure speedy implementation,” he informs. The Government of Japan has committed $4.5 billion for the first phase of the project across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The minister said that the Indian Government had decided to finance the entire trunk infrastructure in the townships along the corridor, while the internal infrastructure would be

THE PROJECT The Government of India is developing a multi-modal high-axle load Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) between Delhi and Mumbai, covering an overall length of 1,483 km, with end terminals at Tughlakabad and Dadri in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Mumbai. It has also proposed the establishing, promoting and facilitating of the DelhiMumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) along the alignment of DFC between Delhi and Mumbai. The objective of DMIC, supported by world-class infrastructure, would be to optimise on the present potential, enhance the investment climate and promote the economic development of the region through the creation of a long-term enabling environment. DFC will offer high-speed connectivity for high axle load wagons (25 tonne) of double-stacked container trains supported by high-power locomotives. The Delhi-Mumbai leg of the Golden Quadrilateral National Highway also runs almost parallel to the freight corridor. An MoU related to the DMIC has been earlier signed between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) of India to explore the opportunities for mutual cooperation. India is likely to relax the guidelines to encourage Japanese funds to invest in the ambitious $100-billion DMIC project. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has held a series of consultations with RBI ofﬁcials on issues such as allowing the opening up of more Japanese Bank branches in India and permitting interest rate & currency swaps. DIPP, under the Commerce and Industry Ministry, has also proposed some relaxations under the priority sector lending for investment in infrastructure projects. The DMIC project is important as it would help boost investment in the infrastructure sector and would also encourage overall economic growth of the country, which has slipped to a nine-year low of 6.5% in 2011–12. The ministry has already circulated a Cabinet note to give 26% stake to the Japanese Government in DMIC Development Corporation (DMICDC). Several ministries, including the Finance Ministry, have given the green signal to this proposal. The Cabinet had approved equity restructuring of DMICDC and an expenditure of `18,500 crore on the development of infrastructure in September 2011.

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developed through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

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Project Influence Area of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

INTEGRATED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT APPROACH FOR DMIC Under the project, high-impact market-driven nodes— Integrated Investment Regions (IRs) and Industrial Areas (IAs)—have been identified within the corridor to provide transparent and investmentfriendly facility regimes. These regions are proposed to be selfsustained industrial townships with world-class infrastructure, road & rail connectivity for freight movement to and from ports & logistics hubs, served by domestic/international air connectivity, reliable power, quality social infrastructure,

Courtesy: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India

Proposed Investment Regions and Industrial Areas in DMIC PHASE I S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

State Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Haryana Haryana Rajasthan Rajasthan Gujarat Gujarat Maharashtra Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

Proposed Location Dadri–Noida–Ghaziabad Meerut–Muzaffarnagar Faridabad–Palwal Manesar–Bawal Kushkhera–Bhiwadi–Neemrana Jaipur–Dausa Vadodara–Ankleshwar Bharuch–Dahej Dighi Nashik–Sinnar Pitampura–Dhar–Mhow Neemuch–Nayagaon

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State Haryana Haryana Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan Gujarat Gujarat Gujarat Maharashtra Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

Proposed Location Kundli–Sonepat Rewari–Hissar Ajmer–Kishangarh Rajsamand–Bhilwara Pali–Marwar Ahmedabad–Dholera Surat–Navsari Valsad–Umbergaon Dhule–Nardhana Pune–Khed Shahjapur–Dewas Ratlam–Nagda

Category of Region Investment Region Industrial Area Industrial Area Investment Region Investment Region Industrial Area Industrial Area Investment Region Industrial Area Investment Region Investment Region Industrial Area

PHASE II Category of Region Investment Region Industrial Area Investment Region Industrial Area Industrial Area Investment Region Industrial Area Industrial Area Investment Region Industrial Area Industrial Area Investment Region

Courtesy: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India

and provide a globally competitive environment conducive for setting up businesses. An IR would be a specifically delineated industrial region with a minimum area of over 200 sqkm (20,000 hectare), while an IA would be developed with a minimum area of over 100 sqkm (10,000 hectare). Around 24 such nodes—nine IRs and 15 IAs—spanning across six states have been identified after wide consultations with stakeholders, i.e., the state governments and the concerned Central ministries. It is proposed that six IRs and six IAs would be taken up for implementation in the first phase during 2008–12, while the rest of the development would be phased out in the next four years.

DMIC LOOKS AT… The developmental planning for DMIC aims to achieve certain end results with the implementation that would ensure the realisation of the envisaged vision for the project and thus lead to economic development. The major goals for DMIC are doubling employment potential in seven years, tripling industrial output in nine years and quadrupling exports from the region in 8–9 years. The corridor, for which a company has been incorporated, would have a 4,000-MW power plant, three greenfield ports and six airports. It would also link 10 cities with over 10 lakh population, including Faridabad, Surat, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Meerut, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune and Nashik. Industrial units would come up along major transport arteries, such as highways and railways, connecting to ports to facilitate internal & external trade. Thus, DMIC will create a strong economic base and state-ofthe-art infrastructure in the region. nisi.rath@network18publishing.com

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BARRIERS TO GROWTH

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INTERMITTENT POWER SUPPLY Every one is aware of the power shortage in Delhi and its neighbouring regions, but the recent massive power outage, when the Northern Powergrid collapsed, made Delhi come to a standstill. It also raised serious questions pertaining to the National Capital’s ‘power’ problems. More than 300 million people were affected by the outage. It also affected the industries based in and around Delhi-NCR. The increasing gap between demand and

Vimal Mahendru, Past President, IEEMA and President, Legrand India, opines, “We need to ensure a robust and updated network. Power theft and free-electricity are both a bane and must be dealt with severely. It needs strong political will to ensure compliance.”

LOGISTICS ISSUES A company, while investing in a particular state, looks at the various logistics options available in the region. Apart from road, rail and

‘Water Use in Indian industry’, said that apart from inadequate availability of water, poor water quality would also adversely impact businesses. “While inadequate availability is the major risk facing the industries, others agree that poor water quality is another major risk in the running of business. Sectors like pharmaceuticals, power, food processing and agriculture feel the brunt of poor water quality,” it said.

DEARTH OF SKILLED MANPOWER

Dampening the prospects of

‘Brand Delhi-NCR’

The National Capital boasts of a much better infrastructure when compared to other regions of the country. Despite this, Delhi-NCR is far behind states like Gujarat or Tamil Nadu when it comes to investments and industrial growth. Why does it lag? What are the major issues dampening the industrial growth? Here, we discuss some major issues that are gnawing at the roots of the manufacturing industry in Delhi-NCR. supply was cited as the chief reason for the collapse of the power grid. Industries across Delhi-NCR have been grappling with power problems for quite some time now and many areas have been facing regular power cuts of nearly 10–12 hours everyday. Highlighting the issue, a recent ASSOCHAM report stated that industrial units, particularly SMEs, in Delhi-NCR have been at the receiving end of the power cuts and voltage fluctuations. This may affect their production by 60%. Additionally, the frequent power cuts, especially in Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Greater Noida, have caused industrial units 50% losses during April and May. Discussing another power problem,

air connectivity, major companies, particularly those that deal with exports, also look at proximity to a port facility. Though Delhi-NCR boasts of good road, rail and air connectivity, the absence of port facility, at times, mars the investment options for manufacturing companies.

WATER SHORTAGE Water shortage is another barrier that adversely affects the industrial growth. According to a FICCI survey, water shortage in Delhi-NCR has been a concern for thermal power, chemicals, textiles & cement industries. Around 60% of the respondents claimed that the water shortage is affecting their businesses. This shortage might rise to 87% after 10 years. The survey,

The unavailability of skilled manpower has been a major cause of concern. It is a problem that has always been present, but has now taken the shape of a major block. The labour shortage is also affecting the wages. Rising labour cost may make Delhi-NCR lose its competitive edge over other states. If this was not enough, the unrest at Maruti’s Manesar facility, followed by Honda, have added to the state’s woes. There is an urgent need for labour reforms in the manufacturing sector. “The latest debacle in Maruti is a dampener. We may not see much development towards Gurgaon if we are not able to give a message of trust and confidence,” adds Mahendru. nisi.rath@network18publishing.com

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ALTERNATE POWER-GENERATING OPTIONS

Keeping Business

‘ON’ during

Power Failures Rental power is a relatively new phenomenon in India, yet it is a sector that is growing at an astronomical rate. While the Indian economy continues to expand, and the government is working towards devising solutions to resolve the power issue, companies need to understand that they have to optimally utilise the available choices, which will provide them a competitive edge. Companies need to realise that they have the power in their hands…they are no longer at the mercy of external forces determining the availability of power—if indeed, they choose not to be.

he recent power disruptions affecting Northern and Eastern India resulted in hundreds of millions of people being left without power. The effect of this massive power breakdown on the economy is still being calculated, but what is certain is that the loss was significant, and for many businesses, preventable. India is no stranger to power cuts. Such outages are an unfortunate reality during the summer when peak demand shoots up. In addition, population growth and economic expansion have pushed the country’s power infrastructure beyond capacity, resulting in chronic power shortage in key cities and industrial areas. The Indian economy is poised to continue on its high-speed journey in the coming years, leading to further increase in the demand for power.

EFFECTS OF UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES India relies on coal for its expanding energy needs. According to the Ministry of Power, of the nation’s total installed capacity, 205,340 megawatts comes from nuclear sources (less than 3%). According to figures from the Central Electricity Authority, the nation suffered a supply shortfall of 8.6% in June this year. With the recent problems in the supply of coal to power plants and the projected increase in the cost of coal from countries outside India, the power situation is expected to take a turn for the worse. The effects of unexpected power outages can wreak havoc on the industry; for example, the automotive manufacturing industry that relies on an intricate system of just-intime logistics. Various suppliers work independently to manufacture and provide the parts that go into the making of the finished product. When

a single supplier is faced with power blackouts, their production stops and their part of the logistics chain is broken. If the outage is for a short term, the supplier may be able to offer the existing stock to fulfil orders and keep the supply chain moving. When faced with a longer blackout, or a sustained sequence of outages, their inability to supply can disrupt the whole supply chain, which, in turn, can lead to delays in finished products at the end of the line. Such cases often see financial penalties being paid by the supplier and can result in the principle supply contract being cancelled. One thing is certain. The growth in the Indian economy is being driven by the industry. However, it is also just as certain as the fact that the industry cannot function without access to reliable power. From manufacturing to agriculture, oil and gas to biofuel production, whatever the industrial operation of any business, when the

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power goes down, so does production. Profitability and business sustainability soon follow.

ADDITIONAL POWER OPTIONS While the Indian Government is taking the necessary measures to curb issues arising from energy shortages, industrial power users can rely on short-term rental power to alleviate the effects of such occurrences on their business. This is because failure to comply with the agreed production schedules could be detrimental to revenue lines. It is, therefore, crucial to include additional power options in business continuity plans. Faced with the ongoing supply disruptions and the corresponding pressure they place on a business, it is prudent that companies look to guarantee electricity supply via alternative sources. This can be achieved by purchasing and installing on-site power generation capacity in the form of stand-alone generators. Another option is to take advantage of the services of a specialised rental power supplier. While both options have their merits, the large amount of capital expenditure associated with outright purchase of generating equipment, plus the ongoing cost of operation and maintenance, is making more companies look towards rental power as an increasingly preferable option.

RENTAL POWER: A SOLUTION? Professional power rental companies provide energy through diesel or natural gas-run generator sets. The use of rental equipment gives flexibility to client companies in resource deployment. Therefore, as the country progresses through this period of strong growth throughout all sectors, and the corresponding demand for power grows accordingly, it is vital that industry leaders have options at hand, which give them the guarantee that their operations are ‘always on’. The benefits There are a number of key financial

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benefits of choosing rental power over purchase: Renting power generation equipment eliminates the need for capital expenditure on equipment It incurs no large down payments or interest costs and preserves borrowing capacity. In addition, power rental guarantees fixed and regular payment schedules over an agreed term with options to extend the rental period, if required, which improves cash flow and allows for more accurate budgeting. The lead time for the purchase of generation equipment can be anywhere up to two years Due to the ‘fast-track’ aspect of rentals, companies that urgently need power will find the rental option attractive. Also, when making a decision between purchasing and renting equipment, it is important for a company to evaluate the decision in light of the many hidden costs that are incurred when the equipment is purchased—insurance is often overlooked by companies seeking to purchase large equipment. In addition, for equipment, such as generators, there are many spare parts and ancillary items that need to be purchased regularly to ensure that the equipment operates efficiently. Not only do products such as spare parts need to be purchased, but they also require storage space to house them. With a rental solution, all spares and ancillary items are the provision of the rental provider, enabling the customer to budget more effectively. Use of a rental specialist Refuelling is an additional cost that is often forgotten when the decision is made to buy equipment. Refuelling one generator is a time-consuming task; a project site with 30–40 generators on it will require the contractor to purchase trucks and staff simply for refuelling. Therefore, the use of a rental specialist who includes refuelling in the rental package can be an attractive option for customers. Issues with human capital get eliminated All major equipment purchases will

require a company to staff the new equipment, either by allocating existing staff to the project, or by hiring new employees. If a company does not have employees available with the technical knowledge to run the equipment, they may be forced to hire new staff, unnecessarily increasing a company’s OpEx. This means that the use of a company, which provides turnkey rental services, can be invaluable to a company that requires equipment but simply does not have the skilled and experienced staff to operate it. At times, it is tempting for companies to minimise the number of staff they require for operating the equipment. However, this short-term solution often leads to greater problems in the long run. Heavy equipment, such as generators, requires regular servicing and maintenance in order to ensure that they operate at peak efficiency. A poorly maintained generator will have greater fuel consumption, higher emissions and may even break down entirely, negating any cost benefits that may have come from reducing the number of technicians working on a project site. Through a rental provider, all service and maintenance are included in the rental package, ensuring that the equipment is always running at peak efficiency.

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND Rental power is one of the most effective ways businesses can ensure that they have consistent and reliable access to the power they need to keep their operations up and running. Reputable and experienced rental power provider deliver high quality, dependable power that keeps industry moving. In addition, the ability to rapidly deploy power during emergency situations, or when demand increases unexpectedly is another major benefit. V Radhakrishnan, Country Head, Aggreko India E-mail: V.Radhakrishnan@aggreko.in

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Reaching out to the investment community with a compelling value proposition is imperative

er Singh & Malvind CII Northern RegioHenalthcare an, or tis Chairm Chairman, F ve Executi

The Northern region, including Delhi-NCR, has the potential to become one of the most favoured investment destinations in the country. CII is playing a critical role in creating awareness among the manufacturing fraternity about the opportunities that this region holds for them. In an exclusive interview with Arindam Ghosh, Malvinder Mohan Singh, Chairman – Northern Region, CII and Executive Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, highlights the importance of the Northern region for expanding business activities and talks about the various initiatives taken by one the biggest industry associations in the country towards encouraging investments in the region. Excerpts…

EASONS TO INVEST IN NORTH INDIA

North India offers huge scope for expansion and growth. The region’s share in the national GDP stands at 25.6% (2010–11 at constant prices) and it houses 30.5% of the country’s population. Additionally, the region— comprising of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Union Territory of Chandigarh—constitutes 30.7% of the country’s geographical area. The implementation of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) will hugely step up the connectivity of the region with the rest of the country—

particularly with major cities and ports that dot the Western & Eastern coastlines of the country. In addition, around 70% of the combined scope of these corridors lie in the Northern states, thereby facilitating rapid movement of raw materials and goods through the industrial hubs of the North. Also, the move to set up National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) has come as a big boost in this direction. The first such NIMZ is being planned in Rajasthan. Besides, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan offer immense opportunities for growth with much of their huge markets yet to be developed.

ROLE OF CII To increase awareness among the

manufacturing fraternity about the opportunities and potential in the Northern states, CII will be organising ‘Invest North’ in November this year. CII also plans to organise road shows in major cities of the country and inform domestic investors about the USPs of the Northern states. Moreover, to attract global investors, CII has planned campaigns through its global offices and overseas partners. Enhancing competitiveness of the manufacturing sector with special emphasis on growth and development of MSMEs is one of the focus areas on the agenda of the CII Northern Region (CII NR). In this regard, we are taking various initiatives, such as sharing best practices, encouraging study missions to progressive locations and facilitating an ‘innovation’ conclave, among others.

CHALLENGES IN THE WAY The biggest challenges in the region include lack of good infrastructure, erratic power supply, availability of skilled workforce and governance. Besides being land-locked, it has more connectivity problems than the Western & Southern India that have large coastlines & ports.

INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES While the Government of India has conceptualised the DMIC and Eastern and Western DFCs, there is an urgent need to accelerate the implementation of these projects. There is also a need to establish additional dry ports and Inland Container Depots (ICDs). It is critical to accelerate the creation of infrastructure projects and remove bottlenecks related to land, poor inter-departmental coordination & cumbersome clearance processes. Most of these issues can be addressed by setting up comprehensive infrastructure departments in various states. For

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instance, Rajasthan has already taken up the lead by implementing a single window clearance for such projects. We have also set up a Special Task Force on infrastructure & investment as part of CII’s Advocacy Agenda with the state governments, and have proposed the setting up of land bank corporations. Also, the significant deficit in power generation in the Northern region needs to addressed through not only timely implementation of various projects in the pipeline, but also by leveraging the hydro power potential of the three hill states, viz., Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir, which have a combined potential of 75,000 MW. Realising this potential can create power surplus for the North.

OVERCOMING SHORTAGE OF MANPOWER The huge population of the Northern states presents a unique opportunity to overcome the shortage of skilled manpower not only in the North, but also in the rest of the country. It is imperative to attract private sector investment for skill building. CII, along with the Government of Rajasthan and Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Industrial Corporation (RIICO), has set up a Skill Development Centre at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. We also have a Skill Gurukul at Alwar (Rajasthan) and are also planning to set up similar centres at Bhiwadi & Nawanshahr (Punjab). Also, CII NR has adopted 134 ITIs under PPP mode. We are also organising a series of Faculty Development Programmes for ITI faculties. Skill gap studies are also being worked out for the ‘tricity’ of Chandigarh–Mohali–Panchkula.

POLICIES CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT Over the past two decades, the Southern and Western states have implemented investor-friendly policies and have

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succeeded in creating an enabling environment for industrial investment. They have promptly responded to the needs of businesses seeking to invest, thus creating a strong brand for themselves. Emulating the trend, in the last two years, state governments of Punjab, Haryana, NCT of Delhi and Rajasthan have promulgated investorfriendly industrial policies. CII, on its part, is also working with the state governments of the North to improve the investment climate in the region. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, we have formed Joint Task Forces on power & renewable energy, skill development, branding up & MSME, agriculture & food processing, industrial policy, infrastructure, healthcare and information technology for the overall development of the state. Another important role performed by CII is to provide inputs to the respective governments in the formulation of their policies, particularly the ones related to industry, infrastructure, APMC Act and other sectors. GST is another area of advocacy for us at the state level. We believe that it is important to bring all Northern states onboard for the adoption of GST. This tax reform is very crucial for our economy as it can easily add up to 1.5% to the national GDP.

MAXIMUM GROWTH SECTORS The National Manufacturing Policy provides a springboard for the Northern states, especially DelhiNCR, to regain a leading position in manufacturing. The region is home to the manufacturing units of many global and domestic auto & auto components manufacturers. As per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2008–09, in Haryana, motor vehicles, trailers & semi-trailers and other transport equipment formed about 43.2% of the total industrial output. The region also offers huge potential for the growth of the engineering sector. And with the demand for

infrastructure growing in the country, this sector offers great promises. The ASI data reflects that the engineering sector contributes about 11.7% to the total industrial output of Haryana, 4.8% to Delhi & Rajasthan and 4.2% to that of Uttar Pradesh. Chemical and other related sectors along with the petrochemical industry have also made their mark in NCR. This can be gauged from the fact that it constitutes about 4.7% in Delhi, 10.5% in Rajasthan and about 23% of the total industrial output in Uttar Pradesh (including coke and refined petroleum products). Textile is another sector that has potential in Delhi–NCR. According to the ASI data, the share of textiles along with wearing apparel is 5.5% of the total industrial output of Haryana, 16.6% in Delhi and 12.5% in Rajasthan. Apart from some of these industries, basic metal and computer hardware also have tremendous scope for growth.

FIVE YEARS DOWN THE LINE... The North has always been a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. However, some drift has been witnessed in the recent past with entrepreneurs looking towards Western and Southern states. The National Manufacturing Policy, with a focus on enhancing the share of manufacturing to 25% of the country’s GDP, is a great opportunity for the Northern states to regain their market share. However, we require an attractive policy framework comprising of effective single-window clearance system, state industry facilitation Acts, tax reforms and easing up of land & power-related problems. In addition, states from the Northern region need to focus more on brand building. Recognising that the capital has global mobility, it is important to proactively reach out to potential investors and respond positively to their genuine requirements. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.com

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Delhi-NCR is growing to become a preferred investment destination

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KUKA Robotics (India) Pvt Ltd is part of the worldwide operating KUKA Robot Group. The company was incorporated in India in May 2006 and is headquartered in Gurgaon. Within in a short span of time, KUKA India has built a strong clientele base, which comprises most of the major automobile and other engineering as well as non-engineering companies in the country. In an exclusive interview to Arindam Ghosh, Raj Singh Rathee, MD, Kuka Robotics (India) Pvt Ltd, shares his thoughts on the experiences of operating from Delhi–NCR & North India, and highlights the reasons to invest in the region. Excerpts…

XPERIENCE OF OPERATING IN NORTH

Today, North India along with Delhi-NCR has emerged as a huge manufacturing hub. Companies are looking at establishing their business in this part of the country because North India offers a huge market, which remains to be tapped to the fullest. As far as our business is concerned, we have witnessed tremendous growth owing to the ever-rising interest of big manufacturing players to explore the region. Implementing robots and automation solutions are critical to achieve higher efficiency and productivity. Further, it makes the company more

competitive in the market.

In terms of creating modern infrastructure, the government has taken active steps to implement projects, such as DMIC. They have also created a world-class international airport in New Delhi and are planning to establish a rail and road network to enhance connectivity in the region. The fact that a big proportion of the country’s population is based in the region helps in meeting the demand for skilled workforce. Among the other initiatives taken, some states in North India, like Uttarakhand, offer fiscal incentives to companies planning to establish their manufacturing base in the state.

MESSAGE TO COMPANIES Initially, what will come as a delight to companies planning to set up base here is that the region offers a huge consumer base, which has a strong spending ability. And the companies have enough scope to capture the market. I believe that for any company to succeed irrespective of the region, it needs to operate with creativity, dynamism, innovation and focus on the needs of customers.

WHY INVEST IN NORTH INDIA? With Delhi being the National Capital, companies that establish their operating base in Delhi-NCR, can enjoy proximity to the Central Government. Further, all the major offices of the policy makers are located in Delhi. This facilitates interaction between the industry and authorised personnel.

Initially, what will come as a delight to companies planning to set up base here is that the region offers a huge consumer base, which has a strong spending ability

ENHANCING DELHI-NCR’s PROSPECTS Presently, Delhi-NCR is fast becoming a preferred investment destination. Improving the power scenario in Delhi-NCR will further brighten the scope of the region for carrying out business activities. Additionally, the implementation of policies like GST will come as a huge boon as it will further the growth prospects of the region. Further, introducing special policy initiatives like tax benefits, subsidies, etc., which are specific to the region, can be considered as an option to encourage further investments. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.com

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North India offers a huge consumer base to the companies SCOPE FOR MACHINE TOOL INDUSTRY

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Crane-Bel International Pvt Ltd is one of the major companies operating in the machine tool and hydraulics segment in North India. The success of the company’s business in the region has been driven by high ethical standards, complete reliability and indigenously developed high-performance machines. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Crane-Bel International Pvt Ltd, in an exclusive interview with Arindam Ghosh, speaks on the importance of investing in North India, especially in the Delhi–NCR belt, and throws light on the company’s expansion plans for the region. Excerpts…

OTENTIAL OF DELHI–NCR

The increasing competition in the market, coupled with the initiatives taken by the government to develop state-of-theart infrastructure, have transformed North India into the fastest growing region in the country. Today, many companies are opting for DelhiNCR to set up their manufacturing base in India given the rising demand that the region is currently offering. I believe that companies, which have

To support the growing demand for our products, we are planning to establish a state-of-the-art machine tool plant in Delhi-NCR.

strong business ethics and offer quality products & solutions at competitive prices, can survive for a longer term and create a niche for themselves.

NORTH INDIA: AN INVESTMENT HAVEN Given the proportion of geographic area it covers and the population it houses, North India offers a huge consumer base to companies. To encourage investments in the region, the government is also coming up with some industry-friendly policies in states like Uttarakhand. In addition, the geographic location of Delhi-NCR is strategic as it covers some of the major states of the Northern region, making it a major catchment area for companies. Thus, investment in Delhi-NCR can be highly effective for a company in fuelling its business growth plans.

With the increasing level of business activities taking place in the region, one of the major sectors that has maximum scope for growth and expansion is that of machine tools. Delhi, being the national capital, has witnessed tremendous growth in the last few years and the demand for quality machine tools has grown accordingly. However, adequate power supply remains a challenge.

EXPANSION PLANS Though many in the Southern and Western regions of the country are luring me to invest in these regions, I believe that the North offers the maximum scope for expansion. To support the growing demand for our

CREDENTIALS With an experience of 48 years in the ﬁelds of R&D, Design, Innovation and Development, Productivity Enhancement and keen interest to track the industrial development and analyse the market, Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman of Crane-Bel International Pvt Ltd has created a niche for his company in the Northern region. He is a mechanical engineer and completed his B. Tech from Delhi College of Engineering. products, we are planning to establish a state-of-the-art machine tool plant in Delhi-NCR. Further, as part of our initiatives to constantly innovate and come up with better solutions to enhance our services for our customers, we also make substantial investments in R&D for developing innovative products. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.com

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Developing more projects on the lines of DMIC will come as a boon for the growth of the region facilitate our transition process from Man Machine to Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd.

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hi ement, Manag man of ms Pvt Ltd s e k o p MD & S Cleaning Syste r Karche

Anil Set

Karcher is the world’s largest manufacturer of cleaning machines and appliances. The German company has an Indian subsidiary based in Noida. In an exclusive interview to Arindam Ghosh, Anil Sethi, MD & Spokesman of Management, Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd, speaks on the reasons for investing in North India and suggests a few measures to make the region a strong competitor to the Western and Southern regions of India. Excerpts…

HY INVEST IN THE NORTH?

We are based out of Noida and operating from such a suburban city helps us leverage on the opportunity that proximity to the National Capital presents. Besides, it allows us to operate at a low cost. Additionally, the region also offers us a huge consumer market, which is willing to pay the price for procuring quality products. As far as the market for our products and solutions is concerned, we are growing at a fast pace as we cater to a host of industries that are experiencing tremendous growth.

CHALLENGES FACED We have always looked at challenges as opportunities. I do not think I have faced major problems with respect to growth and expansion of our

company’s business here, apart from power, which remains a problem. Nonetheless, we have established power back-up systems to tackle this challenge. Besides, finding the right people, carrying out activities related to expansion, etc., are some of the business problems that we faced. However, these are similar across the country.

Initiatives for implementing faster approval and clearances systems, better & reliable power supply and the establishment of modern infrastructure will play a critical role in attracting more investment from companies. Such steps will help the North increase its competitiveness. Appropriate steps are being taken to improve these aspects. In terms of infrastructure, creating DMIC is a prime example. Developing more such projects will come as a boon for the growth of the region.

INDUSTRIES TO WATCH OUT FOR The automobile manufacturing industry and the ancillaries that supply to the industry have the maximum scope for expansion. In addition, the construction industry, food & pharmaceuticals industries and their sub-sectors, are performing quite well and have been registering high growth rates. However, I must admit that companies seeking to be successful in any region need to initially conduct their own market research and work according to the situation.

INVESTMENT AND EXPANSION PLANS INITIATIVES TAKEN The government is playing a proactive role to encourage companies to invest in the North. They are not only taking initiatives to ensure faster approvals and clearances of projects, but are also working on bringing in more transparency into the policy framework. If a company follows all the guidelines and works accordingly, it will certainly have a bright future. The government’s initiatives helped

Innovation plays a crucial role in a company’s growth. We, at Karcher, continuously innovate to offer better products to our customers. Innovation has been the key to our growth. In the North, we have offices at Panchkula and Noida. But to serve our clients better and extend our reach in the process, we need to be present in all the states of India. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.in

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There is a need to enhance the region’s competitiveness

Amit Ka

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p st Grou r, Evere to c e ir D

Operating from Delhi-NCR, Everest Group started manufacturing Twin Lobe Rotary Air Blowers way back in 1980. Over the years, it expanded its technological base by introducing a wide range of products for its customers. The company has now become a major manufacturer and exporter of blowers & vacuum systems. It has created a niche for itself in the country. In an exclusive interaction with Arindam Ghosh, Amit Kapur, Director, Everest Group, shares his thoughts on issues that can make Delhi-NCR a highly lucrative business destination. Excerpts…

ELHI-NCR: A LUCRATIVE PROPOSITION

According to a recent study, Delhi is one of the most preferred cities to live in and NCR is growing at an exponential rate. This growth in the industrial and corporate sectors is making way for a huge influx of people from all over the country, thereby ensuring the availability of all types of human resources. Delhi boasts of a world-class international airport, vast rail network augmented by stateof-the-art Delhi Metro, efficient road links, etc. Being the National Capital, Delhi offers several benefits associated with proximity to government offices.

MAJOR CHALLENGES Difficulties in accessing resources

like fuel & energy and lack of skilled manpower & its ever-rising cost are some of the challenges that the region faces. The fast depleting groundwater level is another major concern. To redress these, I believe that there is a need to enhance the region’s competitiveness through industrial restructuring and upgrading technology programmes.

INITIATIVES TAKEN The increased focus of the government to create better connectivity and infrastructure has led to the birth of DMIC. More such projects need to see the light of day. Owing to its proximity with New Delhi, there has been a tremendous growth in the infrastructure and economy of cities, like Faridabad, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad

and Noida, in the Delhi-NCR stretch. Besides, Haryana & Uttar Pradesh have immensely benefitted from the recent developments in sectors like real estate, IT, ITeS, manufacturing and service industries. About a decade ago, these cities were like small villages with no infrastructure and basic facilities. But with the construction of skyscrapers, roads & flyovers, the landscape has completely transformed. Modern residential societies have been developed with luxury apartments. Owing to the growing demand from foreign and domestic companies, the construction of commercial buildings and offices is on the rise.

EXPANSION PLANS Everest Group started its career with its first and parent unit in the heart of Delhi (Mayapuri Industrial Area). The company expanded its base by establishing Unit 2 in Bahadurgarh (NCR) in 1995 and Unit 3 in 2007. The ever-increasing demand for products, like roots blower, mechanical vacuum boosters and dry screw vacuum pumps, motivated us to further expand with Unit 4, which will come up in Bahadurgarh. It will be ready for commercial production by April 2014. We will also set up another unit (Unit 5), which will, most probably, be located in or around Bahadurgarh.

SCOPE TO BETTER DELHI-NCR With globalisation hitting the landscape of Delhi, the city needs more expansion & better infrastructure. Adopting the single-window concept for all approvals will come as a huge boon. Further, work on creating better human resources through better education initiatives & social welfare can improve the scope of the region in doing business. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.com

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Infrastructure is one major area where a lot of activities are taking place in Delhi-NCR of this. Such steps would encourage investors to invest in Delhi-NCR. It is critical to note that with developing infrastructure, investment in fixed assets is bound to appreciate, which will give better returns in the years to come.

EXPANSION AND INVESTMENT PLANS

SK Jain

vt Ltd por ts P itron Ex m u S , CMD

As part of the steps to improve the services to our customers, we have plans to set up offices and service centres in Gurgaon & Noida. This will further allow us to make our client base stronger and extend the reach of our business.

CREDENTIALS Sumitron Exports Pvt Ltd is a major company operating from Delhi-NCR. It offers advanced technology solutions from countries, like the US, Japan, the UK, Germany, Finland and South Korea, to various industrial segments like electronics, electrical, telecom, automotive, medical and pharmaceuticals, in India. These solutions are very important for achieving high productivity and efďŹ ciency. During an exclusive interaction with Arindam Ghosh, SK Jain, CMD, Sumitron Exports Pvt Ltd, shares his views on the importance of being based in the North & Delhi-NCR and throws light on various issues that a company needs to consider towards establishing its business activities in this part of the country. Excerpts...

PROSPECTS OF DELHIâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;NCR

As Delhi is the capital city of the country, it is well connected with all the metros and major business hubs in India through various modes of transport, like rail, road and air. It also ensures easier access to government bodies and licencing authorities. The government is also taking active steps to improve the mobility in the region. For instance, with the presence of Delhi Metro, commuting in NCR has improved greatly. Further, many premier educational institutions are located here that play a critical role in making the workforce more productive and efficient.

MAJOR CHALLENGES Labour problems are a major challenge that a company may face here. Besides, companies also need to ensure that they get adequate supply of power and water while setting up an industry. The market is big here and there are ample opportunities in store if you offer quality products & services.

INITIATIVES TAKEN Infrastructure is one major area where many activities are taking place in Delhi-NCR. The government is taking up various initiatives to develop modern infrastructure. We are also seeing an increasing role of public private partnerships in such important projects. DMIC is a prime example

SK Jain, CMD, Sumitron Group of Companies, started the company in 1986 after working for eight years in the industry. Born at Jind, Haryana, Jain was an excellent student all through his academic career. He did his B.Tech in Electronics in 1978 from Punjab Engineering College (PEC) and completed his MBA from Bangalore. Jain holds the memberships of many premier institutions like ISA, IEEE, IETE and ESD. A widely travelled personality, he has been to countries like the US, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and China for business as well as training on hi-tech machines.

SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT We believe that sectors like electronics, telecom, IT and automotive have the maximum scope in this region, as they already have their roots here. Improving the infrastructure by the concerned government bodies, checking the rising crime rate and better management of labour demands & problems should help in further brightening the scope of doing business in Delhi-NCR. arindam.ghosh@network18publishing.com

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Delhi–NCR is far ahead when it comes to the distribution and service industry policies as there has always been a conflict with the Central Government. As a result, lack of good political will has not allowed the manufacturing industry to get established here. Though the automobile industry started its base here, it was not well supported. Therefore, they migrated from Haryana to other places and now, Delhi–NCR has majorly become a trading place.

SN Rai

r, Directo der and Co-foun rnational Ltd te Lava In

LAVA International Ltd started its expedition in 2009 in Noida, and since then, there has been no looking back. The company was started keeping in mind the common man in India who has a limited source of income and cannot afford expensive brands. It was an idea to revolutionise the mobile market in India with the clear mantra to entice each & every target group and provide products that would satisfy a customer’s aspirations and desires. In an exclusive interaction with Nishi Rath, SN Rai, Co-founder and Director, Lava International Ltd. discusses the region’s growth prospects. Excerpts…

ELHI-NCR: AN INVESTMENT OPTION

An organisation is built with quality people and this region boasts of having one of the best talent pools in the country. Besides, the world-class infrastructure also plays an important role. Delhi is the centre of the Northern region and is surrounded by places like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab. This belt is highly populated, which makes it easy for us to approach the market. Right after 1984, when the Punjab crisis began, Delhi, which was not a known name for business then, began to be known as a trading region. Delhi witnessed further growth as major investments were made in the manufacturing sector. With food

processing and consumer electronics/ durables industries taking interest in the region, it began to experience tremendous growth. The region provides a good opportunity for the electronics and other allied industries. Delhi and its neighbouring regions are far ahead of the other regions of the country when it comes to the distribution and service industry in India.

THE CHALLENGES There are certain areas that need attention. One such area is logistics. Being land-locked, Delhi faces serious connectivity issues as it does not have a port. Also, Delhi does not have adequate land resources. It is surrounded by states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. These regions have never had industry-friendly

WHAT CAN BE DONE? To address the drawbacks, the Centre and the states should work together and come up with a common policy. India lacks a good manufacturing strategy and when it comes to manufacturing investments, it is not only Delhi–NCR that is suffering. In fact, in the last seven years, India did not get any kind of large investment in the manufacturing sector as domestic players had shifted their plants. In short, there is no real industrial investment, which is a nation-wide problem. Delhi has a geographical opportunity, but it is only one of the requirements. There are many more requirements like people cost, labour, low energy cost, port/road infrastructure and incentives. These areas need to be looked into if the manufacturing industry needs to grow here.

LAVA’S FUTURE PLANS We are investing in our design ability, smart phone, tablet and other products. We are also looking at manufacturing some of the products, presently being manufactured in Korea or Taiwan, here in India. Having a manufacturing facility here will not only create jobs, but would also create value for the consumers by local adoption and customisation. nisi.rath@network18publishing.com

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EVEREST DRY VANE PUMPS

he 100% oil free, dry vane pumps cater to the industrial demand of a compact, quiet, sturdy & reliable pump suitable for delivering small volumes of 100% oil free air at moderate pressures essentially required for food, medicine, printing, electroplating, agitation, small STP & ETP plants and other similar applications. These pumps are precision machines with simple construction & highly efficient in operation. They require zero maintenance and are rated for continuous duty operation. The vanes are made of prime quality impregnated graphite with wear compensation mechanism to ensure high efficiency. Multi-vane design reduces pulsations giving les pulsating flow elimination the need of additional accessories.

Everest Transmission B-44, Mayapuri Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110064, India. Tel: 91-11-45457777 Email: info@everestblowers.com Web: www.everestblowers.com

EVEREST VACUUM BOOSTERS

ry Mechanical Vacuum Booster Pumps will meet the growing demand of the vacuum industry. They are used in growing number of applications where fast pump down times are required and environment or energy usage concerns rule out any alternative pump selection. The boosters enhance the performance and pumping speeds of oil-sealed/ water-ring/ dry vacuum type of mechanical pumps. These boosters are highly energy efficient and provide greater pumping capacity at the least cost. The vacuum boosters require low maintenance and are designed for continuous duty operations. The production range covers capacities from 2,000 LPM to 1,00,000 LPM in single stage and any capacity in parallel confi guration with working pressures better than 0.001 Torr.

Everest Transmission (Vacuum Products Division) B-44 Mayapuri Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi 110064, India. Tel: 91-11-28116307, 28114944, Fax 91-11-28117469 Email: info@everestblowers.com Web: www.everestblowers.com

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VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

5-Axis Vertical Machining Center is used for machining complicated parts with complex geometry and profi les. DMG is one of the best machine tool builders and with this machine, user can achieve repeatable tolerances in the range of 10 microns.

Crystal Precision Pvt. Ltd. Corp address: Hotel Crystal Palace, G2/47 Boundary Road, Meerut (UP) 250001 Works : Plot 772 Udyogpuram, Behind J.P. Resort, Partapur, Meerut (UP) 250103 Cell: +91 - 7830003636 Email: ankit@crystalprecision.in

PEDESTAL GRINDING MACHINE

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OWER MASTERâ&#x20AC;? heavy duty, double ended pedestal grinding machines are specially designed to provide heavy metal removal in engineering workshops, factories, forging units, foundries etc. Each pedestal grinder is complete with electric motor, starter, two grinding wheels, two MS wheel guards with exhaust outlets, and two

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adjustable tool rests. The motor is fitted in the base of the pedestal grinder and the machine is equipped with 2 speed V-Belt drive. Arrangement is provided for increasing the spindle RPM when the grinding wheel diameter is reduced. Th is helps to maintain the correct surface foot per minute grinding speed.

Prem Brothers B-57, Mayapuri Indl Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110064 Phone- 011-28117456/ 28117464/ 45595068 Tele Fax-011-28117456/ 64 Email: powrmstr@vsnl.com Web: www.power-master-india.com

UPS SYSTEM

niline has designed high capacity high power UPS with a single system capacity upto 300 kVA using the high frequency IGBT rectifier at rectifier stage and high frequency PWM IGBT technology at the inverter stage. Conventional UPS systems are designed with thyristor based with 6 pulse/ 12 pulse modulation. The maximum efficiency of these UPS system is upto 92% and maximum power factor (pf) that can be achieved generally

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is 0.8 in case of 6 pulse and 0.9 in case of 12 pulse. The total harmonic distortion introduced by this kind of ups system is 30% in case of 6 pulse and around 14% in case of 12 pulse.

Mob: 09810121208 Email: jrdrp@vsnl.com Web: www.jrdrubber.com

Uniline Energy Systems Pvt Ltd Uniline House - 198/23 Ramesh ,Market East of Kailash - New Delhi - 110065 Tel: 011-46661111, Fax: 91-11-26481469 Mob: 9811288355 Email: rajesh@uniline.in/ uniline@uniline.in Web: www.unilineindia.com

INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE

he rubber injection moulding machine is ideal for moulding precision parts with accurate process control and high productivity. The VE series is a vertical hydraulic PLC-controlled 4-post rubber screw injection moulding machine designed to maximise the accuracy of the shot size. The VEC series is a 25 and 50 ton screw injection moulding machine designed with a C-frame type clamp for unobstructed loading of inserts or extrusions and ease of removing moulded parts.

J R D Rubber & Plastic Technology Pvt Ltd New Delhi

HYDRAULIC PUMPS

ulsar hydraulic pumps are designed to meet or exceed the original equipment they replace. These pumps are manufactured with all new materials and components and are tested under rigorous quality control. The pumps are made to ensure trouble-free service life. Tight process control ensures consistency of product. These are made from special alloy extruded aluminium, which ensures long service life. The pumps are 100% tested with endurance testing carried in house periodically. These are available in standard mountings and provide efficient pumping without air pockets. The hydraulic pumps are assembled and tested in dustproof assembly room, all gears hardened and shaved for best results.

Shriram Automotive Products Ltd New Delhi Tel: +91-011-40433111 Mob: 0810075011 Email: sapl@shriramautomotive.in Web: www.shiromanihydraulics.com

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HYDRAULIC CAR LIFT

hese hydraulic car lift is designed as per customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; specifications and developed with the help of premium grade of raw materials using most sophisticated technology. The range of car lifts fi nds application in different sectors, like automobile, heavy engineering, etc. Some of the salient features include multi-utility, highly durable, lifting height up to desired height, etc. The hydraulic car lift has a haulage height of up to 12 meters with a capacity of three tons, which makes it suitable space saver as modular car parking equipment.

Servo Tech (India) Delhi Tel: +91-011-23259123 Mob: 09810287375 Email: servotechindia@hotmail.com Web: www.shiromanihydraulics.com

HIGH-VACUUM SUCTION UNIT

he Anand Hi-Vac Pluss high vacuum high flow suction unit has a capacity of 0-700 mm Hg Âą10 mm regulable, flutterfree vacuum control knob, 90 LPM. It is a double piston type pump. The jar is of 2 x 2.5 ltr wide

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mouthed (polycarbonate) with changeover lever. Vacuum gauge is bourden-type 6.25 cm dia 0-760 mm Hg calibration.

Anand Medicaids Pvt Ltd New Delhi Tel: 91-011-25225225 Email: sales@anandind.com Web: www.anandind.com

POWER AND CONTROL CABLES

hese power and control cables include aluminium/ copper conductors, armoured/ unarmoured cables, etc. The cables consist of carbon and hydrogen compounds, which essentially contain low-density polyethylene molecules in the form of long flexible chains. Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) is a thermosetting compound. It softens at the crytahne melting point of polyethylene (85째C to 115째C) and assumes an elastic rubber like consistency, a property that it retains during further rise of temperature until it becomes carbonised without melting at 250째C to 300째C.

Empire Cable Industries Pvt Ltd Delhi

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Tel: 011-2386 7957/8832 Email: sales@empirecables.com Website: www.empirecables.com

PALLET RACKS

hese racks are engineered for send bulk pelletised loads, lumber and sheet goods, drum storage and similar send bulk products, in various racking confi gurations that are accessible and continuous. All pallet racks, heavy duty pallet racks, industrial plastic pallets components are standard or customised to fit customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirements. Material used is steel. Also offered are heavy-duty pallet racks, heavy-duty plastic pallets, high quality pallet racks and industrial plastic pallets that are used in warehouses.

Pilco Storage Systems Pvt Ltd New Delhi Tel: +91-011-27110024, Mob: 09810074596 Email: sales@pilcoonline.com Web: www.pilcoonline.com

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AUTOMOBILE FUSES

he Maxi series automobile fuses are available in a higher range of amperage rating of 20 A to 80 A in 32 V AC/DC. These fuses are larger in size as compared to other ATO and Mini series automobile fuses. Colour code is provided in each fuse for easy ampere identification. Larger fuses are used in automobile circuits for protection of wiring harness by replacing the fusible wire or fusible link, which is often a plain piece of small wire. The ATO series fuses are suitable for automobiles, trucks; whereas the Mini series fuses are suitable for buses, cars, etc.

Sahil International New Delhi Tel: 011-2246 4894 Mob: 9899153952 Email: sahil2001@yahoo.com Website: www.sahil-india.com

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Auto drain ............................................. 49 Auto transformer ................................... 46 Automated guided vehicle.................. FIC Automobile fuses ................................... 49 Automotive wire .................................... 35 Bbl brake motor ................................FGF Bbl/kec flame proof motor................FGF Brake motor .......................................... 12 Broaching machines ........................ 19, 31 Cable gland ............................................. 5 Cable trolley .......................................... 45 Centralized lubrication system .............. 44 Centrifugal fans ....................................... 6 Chain hoist............................................ 47 Chain pulley block ................................ 12 Cleaning equipment .............................. 51 Coaxial cable ......................................... 35 Compensating cables............................. 37 Control cables ....................................... 37 Control panel ........................................ 41 Crab hoist.............................................. 12 Crane ..................................................... 12 Crane drives .......................................... 47 Crane duty motor.................................. 12 Critical components .............................. 33 Dry vane pumps .................................... 42 Electric wire rope hoist ................... 12, 47 Electrical product .................................... 5 Electronics product ................................. 5 EOT crane ...................................... 12, 47 Exhibition - engineering expo .............. 48 Feeder pillar........................................... 41 Filtration unit ....................................... 31 Fire alarm cable ..................................... 35 Flange mounting motor ....................FGF Flat cables ............................................. 37 Flexible polyamide conduits material ... 45 Flexible wire .......................................... 35 Fluid connectors .................................... 47 Forklift truck ......................................... 10 Frequency drives .................................... 41 Frl spares valve spares ........................... 49 Gantry crane ......................................... 12 Gear box ................................................ 47 Gear motor ...................................... 12, 47 Goliath crane......................................... 12 HF & RF Co-axial cables .................... 37

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Hand roll marking machine .................. 39 Heat shrink tubing .................................. 5 Heat transfer equipments ........................ 6 Helical gear box .................................... 47 High power ups system......................... 25 High pressure blowers ............................. 6 High-vacuum suction unit .................... 45 Hoses ..................................................... 47 Hydraulic car lift ................................... 45 Hydraulic cylinder ............... 19, 31, 43, 47 Hydraulic equipments ........................... 19 Hydraulic forging hammer.................... 42 Hydraulic power packs .................... 19, 31 Hydraulic presses....................... 19, 31, 42 Hydraulic pumps ................................... 44 Hydro pneumatic presses ...................... 39 Industrial starter .................................... 41 Injection molding machine ................... 44 Instrumentation cables .......................... 37 Insulating material solutions ................... 8 Integrated solutions ............................... 39 Isolator .................................................. 15 Jib crane ................................................ 12 KEC AC motor ................................FGF KEC DC motor ................................FGF KEC slip ring crane duty motor .......FGF Laser marking systems .......................... 39 Loader ................................................... 10 Lorry loader .......................................... 10 Master controllers ................................. 45 Material handling equipment ............... 12 Mcb ....................................................... 15 Metal cutting tool ................................ bic Molded cable ......................................... 35 Motor ................................................FGF Motors & control ............................ 19, 31 Multi wire cable trolley ......................... 45 Multicore flexible cable ......................... 37 Multicore round cable ........................... 35 Numerators............................................ 39 Pallet racks ............................................ 49 Pbegl geared motor ...........................FGF PCM cables ........................................... 37 Pedestal grinding machine .................... 43 Pick & move crane................................ 10 Pin marking systems ............................. 39 Piston rod .............................................. 47

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Pneumatic products ............................... 49 Power and control cables....................... 47 Power distribution panel ....................... 41 Pre engineered buildings ....................... 21 Precision machining .............................. 33 Process gas blowers ................................. 6 Puf panels/insulated rooms ................... 21 Pumps.......................................... 6, 19, 31 Radio remote control ............................ 45 Rccb....................................................... 15 Rectifier transformer ............................. 46 Resistance box ....................................... 45 Roll markers .......................................... 39 Roof & wall cladding ............................ 21 Rotary dry vacuum .................................. 6 Scable ties ................................................ 5 Screw presses ......................................... 42 Sealing system ....................................... 47 Shielded cable ....................................... 37 Silence flow packages .............................. 6 Single phase transformer....................... 46 Solderless terminal .................................. 5 Solenoid valve ....................................... 49 Solid carbide drill ...............................BIC Solid carbide drill with IC .................BIC Solid carbide mill ...............................BIC Solid carbide reamer ..........................BIC Solid carbide reamer with IC ............BIC Solid carbide special drill ...................BIC Solid carbide special mill ...................BIC Solid carbide special reamer ...............BIC Steel tube............................................... 47 Switches ................................................ 15 Switchgear applications ........................... 8 Telephone cables ................................... 37 Thermal imaging cameras ................... BC Thruster brakes ..................................... 45 Tower crane ........................................... 10 Transformer ........................................... 46 Truck blowers .......................................... 6 UPS system ........................................... 43 Vacuum boosters ................................... 42 Valve ...................................................... 49 Vertical machining center ..................... 43 Wheel assembly .................................... 47 Wire connector ....................................... 5 Wire rope drum .................................... 47

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