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ITPO’s Flagship Event ‘AAHAR 2022’ To Commence From April 26

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ne of the most awaited B2B event of India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), AAHAR 2022 – the International Food & Hospitality Fair will commence from April 26, 2022 at the newly build Halls (2,3,4,5 Ground & First floor) of the New Exhibition Complex in International Exhibition-cumConvention Centre (IECC) and existing Hall (7 to 12 & 12A) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

AAHAR has the distinction of being the largest expo of the food and hospitality industry in the South- Asia region and has completed 35 glorious years. The show has grown by leaps & bounds in recent years and has become the ultimate -destination for global vendors and sourcing professionals to visit.

This fair is supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA) and apex industry associations, Apex support trade bodies include: Association of Resource Companies for Hospitality Industry of India (ARCHII), Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Manufacturers Association of India (HOTREMAI), All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA), Food & Hospitality Support Association of India (FHSAI), Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI), Federation of Indian Food & Hospitality Industry (FIFHI) and Indore Confectionary Manufacturers Association (ICMA) etc.

The broad display categories will include food and beverages, hospitality services, F&B equipment and allied sectors. AAHAR is the ideal platform for the food and hospitality industries to acquire new orders from the large numbers of buyers and sourcing executives visiting the expo.

This year, AAHAR is also committed to providing a platform to the Indian food industry (organic, processed, frozen segments, farm produce, beverages & spirits, hospitality, décor, food & technology, marine products, nutraceuticals, dairy, and aquaculture). It seeks to support ventures to explore new markets and provides linkages with buyers. AAHAR has huge visitor base that includes senior sourcing professionals from the diverse sectors of F&B industries for whom the expo serves as the annual sourcing destination.

Aahar provides ideal opportunities for brand and business expansion of participants and business visitors. Apart from the display of quality products, technologies & services to national and international buyers, the event offers avenues for networking with the industry and establishing business contacts, launching new products, appointing agents & distributors, promoting company products, brand building, market research and gauge market trends. Aahar 2020, held in March 2020, despite the early signs of COVID-19 Pandemic attracted 700+ exhibitors including foreign participants from the USA, China, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Spain, Oman, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, Peru, Norway, Indonesia, Canada, Tunisia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. More than 40,000 visitors visited the fair, which speaks volumes about the potential of the fair for the buyers.

This year too, a large number of trade visitors are expected to visit the fair. These include top echelons of the hotel and hospitality industry including CEOs, General Managers, Executive chefs, Executive House Keepers, Purchase Managers, F&B Manager etc. Besides, senior representatives from Centre and State Government, catering industry and academic institutions, hotel management professionals will also visit the fair.

Growth-Oriented Budget Poised To Improve Ease Of Doing Business In India: Raj Manek, Messe Frankfurt India

TThe focus on technology inclusion across multiple sectors was clearly visible in the 2022 budget and signifies a consistent, growth-oriented vision to improve ease of doing business. Additionally, the thrust on national transportation infrastructure development through modernising railways, highway expansions and battery swapping policy for EV sector can in the long run strengthen India’s position as a more investment-friendly destination, and boost the Indian auto industry and the EV ecosystem.

Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. The Indian subsidiary, with a portfolio of 20 trade fair brands and over 30 conferences is actively involved in highgrowth sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, building technologies, textiles, consumer goods, and healthcare – while also addressing Auto and EV industry developments through its leading trade fair and conference brands such as the renowned ACMA Autonechanika New Delhi, Automotive Engineering Show, NGV India, and the recently launched E-Mobility India Forum.

IMTEX New Dates Announced

After taking cognizance of the prevailing situation of the global pandemic in India, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) has rescheduled its flagship event ‘IMTEX FORMING & Tooltech’. IMTEX FORMING 2022 & Tooltech 2022 along with Digital Manufacturing 2022 will be held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 16 - 21 June 2022. Meanwhile, IMTEX with focus on metal cutting will be held in January 2023. IMTEX 2023 & Tooltech 2023 along with Digital Manufacturing will be held at BIEC from 19 - 25 January 2023.

Commenting on the decision to constantly reschedule its flagship exhibition, V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA and BIEC said, “The decision was not easy for us. However, keeping in view the sentiments of the manufacturing industry stakeholders, we had to take this challenging step. On a brighter note, the decision would enable us to specifically focus on metal forming technologies in June 2022 while spotlight will be on metal cutting technologies in January 2023. The measure would also enable us to move back to our original calendar of holding metal cutting and metal forming shows in odd and even years respectively.”

Anbu added, “The time gap will give every stakeholder optimism, energy and new ideas to give IMTEX FORMING (in physical format) a successful restart after a prolonged gap. IMTMA foresees that the flagship exhibition will be a great booster to the growth of the manufacturing industry.” India’s economy is all set to accelerate further with manufacturing industries resuming operations in full swing. The country is on path of realizing its growth targets. IMTEX FORMING & Tooltech 2022 will be a strong enabler in ushering machine tool and manufacturing growth.

About IMTMA Founded in 1946, IMTMA is one of the very few industry associations in India to complete 75 years. As the apex body of the machine tool industry in India, IMTMA has created indispensable national assets that are vital for the country’s economic and manufacturing growth. IMTMA by organizing IMTEX & Tooltech provides a platform to industries to build synergy and enhance business prospects. The Association also endeavours to reach out to the various geographical regions of India and enhance manufacturing capacities of industries by organizing regional machine tool expos in cities such as Delhi, Pune and Chennai.

India at Expo 2020 Promotes Medical Value Travel

As part of the ongoing Health Week, the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 hosted two sessions on Medical Value Travel (MVT) on January 28, wherein sectoral experts elaborated their views on the opportunities that the MVT sector holds and the rising role of telemedicine & Indian traditional medicine.

The first session “Medical Value Travel Post Pandemic: Challenges & Opportunities” witnessed discussion on the opportunities and growth of the MVT industry in a post-pandemic environment. The speakers shared their thoughts on how the MVT industry in partnership with other emerging technology providers and the government can accelerate Tele-Health in India and at the global level.

Sharing his views, Mr Sunil H Talati, Chairman, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) said, “Every year billions of people take advantage of medical tourism and medical travel for better treatment and appropriate medical attention. While pandemic has hit the sector badly, we expect India to gain around USD 13 billion business by treating international patients this year. Both SEPC and the Government of India are extremely positive regarding the growth of MVT in the coming years.

Addressing the audiences, Mr David Boucher, Group CSE, Aster DM Healthcare said, “The last two years have been really difficult for international medical travel because of the travel restrictions and ongoing pandemic. I believe that there is a huge pent-up demand, and we are very bullish on the market and the sector. ” The second session “Rising Role of Telemedicine & Indian Traditional Medicine in Medical Value Travel” emphasised on developing a strategy to integrate Telemedicine and Indian traditional medicine in India ’s MVT services, defining its role, importance, and scope in accelerating MVT. The discussion underlined the importance of Telehealth in increasing patient access, improving outcomes, and delivering efficient healthcare to partner MVT countries.

Vaidya Sumeet Goel, OSD to Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, GoI said, “The Ministry of Ayush is working on various aspects to cater to the Medical Value Travel. We have recently started providing Ayurveda medical treatment in India under the medical visa category. Ayush Export Promotion Council has also been set up. The Ministry has started incentivising the entrepreneurs and foreign investors, who wanted to establish Ayush wellness centre or tertiary care centre under the Champion Services Sector Scheme.” “We are also working with the Bureau of Indian Standards to develop standards for Medical Value Travel in AYUSH systems, which will be at the level of ISO so that we can have global level standardization,” added Vaidya Goel. Ms Upasana Arora, Healthcare Panel Head, SEPC & Director, Yashoda Hospitals participated in the session virtually and said, “India has proven itself during COVID-19 and has done a tremendous job in vaccination front despite huge population. From manufacturing vaccines to providing medical consultation through telemedicine, we have proved that India is the best place for healthcare facilities. I urge everyone to consider India as the best medical destination for all kinds of treatments not only in modern medicine but through traditional medicine as well.

The discussions also saw participation from eminent sector experts like Major Tom Louis, CEO (Projects), VPS Health & Response Plus Medicals, Mr Sandeep Vohra, Chief Executive, Roseview Investment & Advisors, UAE & Representative for HTI, UAE, Ms Lydia Oile – CEO, Le memorial, Uganda, Ms Leila Kresic Juric – HTI – Belgium, Mr Vinay Aggarwal – Founder & MD, Shinon Global, Ms Inna Dashchenkomy, Co-Founder, Medtour Club – Ukraine, Mr Lutz Lungwitz -President, German Medical & Wellness Association, Mr Shaaz Mahmood, Founder, Medijourn, VPS Delegate – Dubai & Mr Danish Khan, Founder, CureStay.

Gartex Texprocess India Set To Mark Its Mumbai Debut In May 2022

After a spectacular return in December 2021, the much-awaited Mumbai launch of Gartex Texprocess India and Denim Show will take place from 12 – 14 May 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. Taking centre stage this year will be the show’s ‘Fabrics and Trims’ segment along with the co-located Screen Print India exhibition.

As one of the most trusted textile and garment machinery exhibitions in the country, Gartex Texprocess India offers the industry a platform to bring forth industry innovations, hold creative and collaborative discussions with potential buyers and leverage the textile industry’s strong professional network. Innovative products and technologies, defining latest trends in the industry, will be showcased to the visitors through focused concurrent platforms such as Denim Show, Fabrics & Trims Show and Screen Print India during the three days.

While the focus segments under Gartex Texprocess India will draw attention to innovations in garmenting and apparel machinery, Screen Print India will track technological advances in digital textile and screen-printing technologies expanding the machinery showcase. Owing to rapid technological changes, leading brands will conduct live demos of their latest technological offerings in screen printing, digital sublimation, heat transfer and textile printing, garment decoration to potential business visitors and traders.

Fabrics are the pivot around which the entire garment manufacturing industry gyrates and trims add to the aesthetics meant for functional and commercial requirements. As fashion evolves, the need for variety in every aspect of garmenting increases, and the ‘Fabrics & Trims Show’ is a much-needed platform for bringing different fabrics, trimmings, embellishments and accessories on one plate.

The denim industry in India has evolved significantly with ever-changing fashion trends making its way into other utility-driven products. With strong support from the Denim Manufacturers Association, the platform will celebrate the coming together of India’s biggest brands and denim mills. Innovative, fashionable, sustainable will define the Denim Show as the industry will get together to showcase their prowess at the Mumbai launch.

Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and Mex Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the platform will also host a series of insightful sessions on the latest developments in textile, garment machinery and screen printing with the objective to encourage investments, new market development and enable India to be a globally competitive textile manufacturing destination.

Convergence India Expo And Co-Located Shows Scheduled For March 23-25, 2022

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he 29th edition of Convergence India Expo along with co-located expos: 7th Smart Cities India Expo, Internet of Things India Expo, EmbeddedTech India Expo, Mobile India Expo, Fintech India Expo, and Digital Gaming India Expo are scheduled to be held from March 23-25, 2022, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. While Exhibitions India Group and India Trade Promotion Organisation are the organizers, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council is the coorganizer and CCPIT Electronics & Information Industry Sub-Council is the official partner.

The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the nodal agency of the Government of Kerala for promoting entrepreneurship in Kerala is the start-up partner. KSUM is also the implementing body for the Kerala Technology Startup Policy that supports the state’s startup ecosystem through the various schemes and support programs. UN-Habitat which works in over 90 countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action is a supporting partner. The co-located shows will provide a valuable opportunity for industry leaders to deliberate on latest trends and disruptions impacting various industry verticals. Redefining the digital landscape of India, the Convergence India 2022 expo, has grown to become one of the most influential expos in India by successfully hosting cuttingedge exhibitions and concurrent conferences.

Launched in 1992, the Convergence India series of expos is widely credited as a leading exhibition in India, in the realms of technology. The expo aims to bring together, under one roof, the latest technology innovations and trends from the Telecom and Mobile industry, Broadcast and Digital Media, and Embedded System as well as emerging technologies & enterprise solutions.

MAG World Expo To Showcase The Latest Mobile Accessories And Gadgets

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resented by Virgo Communications & Exhibitions, MAG World Expo was conceptualized to provide a great platform for the global industry players to showcase their brands and the latest products and technologies to the entire distributor and retailer community in an apt business environment. The event is scheduled to be held from 10th to 12th March 2022 at the KTPO exhibition Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru, India.

An annual event conceptualised to be held in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India, MAG World Expo 2022 will display different type of mobile devices and a number of dependent products like mobile accessories, IOT gadgets, smart wearables, camera and related accessories, bluetooth devices, CCTV & surveillance systems, android connectors, gaming modules, VR technology and much more. It is predicted that by 2022 India will have over 830 million smartphone users, making it one of the largest smartphone markets in the world.

The Indian subcontinent is one of the biggest & fastest growing markets for the mobile phone & accessories industry with a growth rate of 17% YoY. This industry has witnessed a surge of 26 % amounting to the shipments of 38.8 million units of smartphones in Q1 2021.The rapidly increasing use of smartphones and mobile-enabled devices is a major factor in boosting the demand for mobile accessories and gadgets in India. This trend is expected to continue for several years to come as India continues to witness digitisation that is not only changing the lives of the urban population but creating a massive change in the lives of the rural population as well.

The market for mobile accessories in India is expected to reach INR 35,000 crores ( USD 3.54 Bn) by the end of 2024 growing at a CAGR of 10.5% .

Hon’ble Justice Shri Arun Kumar Mishra Releases NBT’s Book Environmental Renaissance

Hon’ble Justice Shri Arun Kumar Mishra, Chairperson NHRC, released National Book Trust, India’s latest book ‘Environmental Renaissance’ in the presence of Shri Mahesh Chandra Pant, Chancellor National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, Prof. Govind Prasad Sharma, Chairman NBT, Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director NBT in NBT Headquarters, New Delhi on 15 February, 2022.

Releasing the book, Chief Guest Hon’ble Justice, Shri Arun Kumar Mishra, Chairperson NHRC said that it is the moral responsibility of every individual to conserve the environment as unbridled development at the cost of the environment will only result in the extinction of the human race. He said that books on such crucial topics should also be translated in Hindi as well as other regional languages and as the nation’s biggest publisher, this responsibility falls on NBT’s shoulders.

Guest of Honour Shri Mahesh Chandra Pant, Chancellor National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, and former Chairman, NIOS, in his address commended the author for bringing a new perspective on this pressing topic. He said that the environment is a hot topic of discussion around the world yet no concrete steps are taken to put these thoughts into action. He said that sensitization is required at the grassroot level and that it can be achieved by teaching students about our dependence on nature by practical means.

Prof. Govind Prasad Sharma, Chairman, NBT, in his welcome address emphasized how NBT has been a forerunner in presenting a platform to young authors of India to publish books on topics of global importance. He said that the book Environmental Renaissance not just brings forth issues of concern but also provides practical solutions that the reader can follow at individual level. Author of the book, Shri Niranjan Dev Bhardwaj said that the authoritarian approach of humans in respect to the environment needs to make way for a more eco-centric approach so that we can leave a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous planet for our future generations.

Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director, NBT, while expressing his gratitude to all the esteemed guests, complimented the author on presenting his observations on the environmental crisis in an uncomplicated manner. He also assured that NBT will look into translating this title in other Indian languages. Published by National Book Trust, India, the book ‘Environmental Renaissance’ aims to re-establish this connection by asking the reader to take a step back from greed, carelessness, unethical approaches towards Earth. This book serves as a great stepping stone for environment conservation and readers will be encouraged to look into the environment with compassion and figure out that their moral duty and responsibility to protect the environment.

The Confederation Of Indian Industry Announces The 11th Edition Of EXCON

11th edition of EXCON, South Asia's largest construction equipment and construction technology trade fair, will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from May 17 – 21, 2022. EXCON 2021 will feature a 5-day international exhibition spread across a display area of 3,00,000 sq. mtrs. Excon 2021 will be attracting over 1000+ exhibitors including 400 companies with country participation from China, Finland, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Turkey, UK & USA.

The key elements which will have enhanced focus in EXCON 2021 this year will be on the alignment of its theme – “Building India for a New World – Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability, Technology”. Some of the highlights of EXCON includes exclusive focus on alternate fuels, women in infrastructure, AI pavilion, finance plaza besides sustainability, MSMEs, digital transformation, among others.

“EXCON is happening at a time when our economy is on the path of transition towards a 'New India' and there is renewed confidence among industry players on the revival of economy against the backdrop of robust policy measures and major thrust on infrastructure development by the government of India”, said Deepak Shetty, chairman, Excon 2021 & MD, JCB India.

With major announcements in the Union Budget this year including the construction of 25,000 km additional national highways, EXCON will play an important role in the adoption of world class technologies for speedy implementation of infrastructure projects in the country, he added. Dimitrov Krishnan, co-chairman, EXCON 2021 & president, ICEMA said that the Indian CE industry, being the 3rd largest market in the world, currently holds a prominent position in the global CE landscape. Government of India's ambitious Rs 111 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline would augur well for the Indian construction equipment industry to become the 2nd largest CE market in the world, with a size of $25 billion by 2030.

In-store Asia Moves To A New Venue

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he 13th in-store asia will take place from 29 June to 01 July 2022 in Mumbai. It is the largest trade fair for retail design and instore marketing on the Indian subcontinent and since 2018 has been a member of the international family of trade fairs of EuroShop, World's No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, in Düsseldorf. After pandemic postponements, in-store asia will now take place for the first time this summer at the new Jio World Centre, located in Mumbai's central business district, Bandra Kurla Complex.

The in-store asia not only brings together all the leading providers of solutions specifically for the retail industry from India, but also international companies looking to gain a foothold in India's ever-growing retail market.

In addition, there will be a retail congress discussing topics specifically relevant to the Indian market, the presentation of the prestigious VM&RD Awards, honoring talent in retail design and visual merchandising, and the VM Challenge, a live storefront competition among top visual merchandisers that is unique in India.

The last in-store asia 2019 saw the participation of 120 exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions in POS Displays, Shopper Marketing, Retail Technology, Signage & Digital Printing, Retail Design, Visual Merchandising, Lighting and Material & Equipment, attracting 7,000 trade visitors.