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International Women’s Day Celebrations

March 3, 2025 - World Trade Center Jaipur Commemorates International Women’s Day 2025 Celebrating International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2025, World Trade Center Jaipur organized a round table discussion on, “Women: Navigating Uncertainties, Driving Innovations and Changing Economic Growth of Jaipur” at the conference room, World Trade Center Jaipur office. Guest of Honour, Mrs. Kulsum Malik, Founder, Kulsum Kaya Kalp, Jaipur shared her struggle and how she built the empire, “The history of Kulsum’s Kaya Kalp Herbals began approximately 30 years ago in Jaipur, often known as the Pink City of India, where a young woman had a goal to fulfill women’s everyday demands for beauty by integrating the ancient Hindu science of Ayurveda. We worked arduously and expertized the benefits of different herbs and Ayurvedic remedies. Through her perseverance and the support of experts in Ayurveda, I managed to recapture the secret of Ayurvedic remedies in the assortment of herbal products made available under the brand of ‘Kulsum’s Kaya Kalp Herbals’ today.” Distinguished Guest speakers, Ms. Somali Trivedi, Founder & CEO, Second Spring, Jaipur, and Ms. Priyanka Maheshwari from the Finance Department, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur joined the round table discussion and motivated all participants to stay financially independent. Mrs. Priyanka said, “Financial independence empowers women to make their own choices, achieve security, and support their lifestyle without reliance on others, boosting self-confidence and enabling them to plan for the future. Having financial independence means that women are better equipped to handle challenging situations, such as domestic violence or abusive relationships, by allowing them to leave such situations and rebuild their lives.” Mrs. Trivedi Said, “Financial independence enables people to take advantage of potential opportunities, such as starting a business, investing in businesses, or returning to school. It creates opportunities for both professional and personal growth. Dependence on others for financial support is reduced when one is financially independent.” Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Assistant Director, World Trade Center Jaipur proposed a vote of Thanks In the pic: L to R: Mrs. Kulsum Malik, Founder, Kulsum Kaya Kalp, Jaipur with Mr. Navneet Agarwal Read More

ETHICAL CHANGES IN BUSINESS OF SPICES EXPORT

May 25, 2020 - WTC Jaipur organized a webinar on 'Understanding the Ethical Changes in business of spices export from India' on 25th May 2020. World today is looking at India as a potential manufacturing and trading partner in all product categories and with government initiatives this could be a game changer for majority of manufacturing and service providers who are today looking at venturing into exports for a very long time and leverage upon their production capabilities and quality standards they have bench marked over the last decade. In this regard the business of spices as a premier product in trade throws immense possibilities of consistent export from India. Welcoming the participants and guest speakers, Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman WTC Jaipur said "given the scenario of rising global opportunities, agricultural sector has the potential to significantly add to Indian Farm exports. To realize the dream technological advancement and Digital Innovation is the key. We need to focus onsupply chain management and design cost saving warehousing solutions. This is also a timed opportunity for startups in Agri sector to support the existing framework by bringing in the much-needed research capabilities and scientific methods of cultivation for better harvests." Mr. V.K. Sharma, Director MSME- DI Jaipur said "there is a huge potential in monetizing the number of farmers getting linked through FPOs. The FPO structure is currently in need of assistance and government policies are exactly aimed to create a conducive environment for them to function, to enable them to secure businessinsight and develop market connectivity." Guest speaker Mr. Gaurav Surana, Liaison officer, Spices Board of India, Jodhpur, gave a presentation on spices export where he explained India's exports of spices has witnessed a growth by 10 per cent to $ 3.7 billion (approx. Rs 28,100 crore) in 2019-20 on account of healthy demand in the markets of developed as well as developing countries.The exports stood at $ 3.32 billion in 2018 -19 and given the scenario there is room for ample growth both in terms of production and exports. Major exported spices were chilli, cumin, pepper, coriander and garlic amongst others. Mr. Shyam Jajoo, Director, M/s. S.R.K. Spices Pvt. Ltd., Jodhpur Rajasthan, Mr. Pankaj Baheti, Director, M/s. Kasa Infra Ltd., Spices Park Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and Mr. Anurag Garg, Vice president - Laghu Udhyog Bharti and Zonal President -Federation of Rajasthan Trade and Industry) shared the industry perspective of spices exports during the webinar. Mr. Rais Ahmed, Director-JIESM, Jodhpur gave solutions to logistics problems in spices trade. During the webinar Mr. DineshSoni, Assistant Director- MSME DI Jaipur elaborated on the MSME Champions portal launched by the Ministry of MSME support businesses across the country. Webinar concluded with active response by guest speakers to queriesraised by more than 100 participants attending. Read More

WTC Jaipur Joins with ECGC at the MDP

February 15, 2020 - WTC Jaipur and ECGC Limited came together to share trade facilitation measures of World Trade Centre Jaipur and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited, Jaipur with the participants at the Management Development Program on Export Documentation and Procedure organized at MSME – DI on 14th February 2020. Addressing the participants Mr. Sanjeet Kumar, Manager, ECGC Jaipur informed the role of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC) to provide export credit insurance support to Indian exporters. As an exporter, it is essential to get export credit insurance for a variety of reasons. With a credit insurance policy, exporter need not worry about the due recovery of sales revenue. Credit insurance saves the time spend on credit risk management and valuation, freeing to focus on business expansion and growth. Credit insurance also enables to be flexible with credit period and credit line. Giving buyers greater flexibility with credit has motivated new buyers to do business with and existing buyers to buy more from Thus, export credit has helped to increase the sales, said Mr.Kumar. On MSME support Mr. Kumar said “ECGC also provides services like export factoring facilities for MSMEs, insurance cover for buyer’s credit and line of credit, overseas investment insurance, customer-specific covers, and the setting up of a national export insurance account to facilitate medium- and long-term exports.” Mr. Navneet Agarwal – Asst. Director, WTC Jaipur shared with the participants information on trade education, trade promotion and exhibition facilities of WTC that are extended to MSME manufacturers and exporters across all sectors in Rajasthan on a consistent basis since its inception through their Jaipur office and Mumbai headquarters. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Dinesh Soni, Assistant Director-MSME JaipurIn the pic (left to right): Mr. Sanjeet Kumar, Manager, ECGC Jaipur with Mr. Navneet Agarwal – Asst. Director, WTC Jaipur Read More

Discussion on Union Budget organised at WTC Jaipur

February 11, 2020 - WTC Jaipur in association with NIAM, Jaipur organized a panel discussion on Union Budget 2020-21 at NIAM on 10th February 2020. Dr. Chandra Sekhara, Director General NIAM, welcomed the participants. Session Guest speaker CA Divya Khandelwal, Corporate Consultant and Partner, DPK & Associates-Jaipur said “Finance Ministry’s agenda to allocate Rs. 2.83 crore for agriculture and irrigation, keen interest for NBFC’s & co-operatives to be more active in credit, to strengthen NABARD refinance scheme, Agri credit target set at Rs.15 lakh crores and Eligible. PM KISAN beneficiaries to be covered under KCC clearly highlights Government big push to the sector.” Session and subject expert CA Pulkit Khandelwal, Promoter, Pulkit Khandelwal & Associates-Jaipur, explained the nuances of Union Budget 2020-21 along with discussing the taxation aspects of the budget. He discussed in detail the the new tax slabs for computing income taxes proposed in the Budget 2020. Going further, he highlighted various other important proposals pertaining to the abolition of the Dividend Distribution tax, revised eligibility of an assessee claiming Non-Resident status for income taxes, and new provisions pertaining to Tax Collection at source." Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Suchi Mathur, Assistant Director, NIAM. In picturers ( left to right) : Mr. P Chandra Shekara, Director General, CCIS NIAM, CA Pulkit Khandelwal, Promoter, Pulkit Khandelwal & Associates-Jaipur, CA Divya Khandelwal, Corporate Consultant and Partner, DPK & Associates-Jaipur, Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Asst. Director, WTC Jaipur and Dr. Hema Yadav, Director, NIAM Read More

Rajasthan Chief Minister meets WTC Jaipur Chairman

February 4, 2020 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Mr. Ashok Gehlot met with Mr. Vijay G. Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Jaipur and Board Member, World Trade Centers Association, regarding the possibility of developing World Trade Center Jaipur Infrastructure facility and the various ways in which the development of a World Trade Center can lead to job creation and support industrial growth in the state. Mr. Kalantri also appraised the Chief Minister of the trade promotion activities of WTC Jaipur since commencement of its services in 2016. It is noteworthy here that the representative office in the State since commencement has organized more than 75 programs for all major sectors in most important business districts of the state as Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Barmer, Jaisalmer and Bhiwadi amongst others. In the pic: (L-R) Mr. Vikaas Kalantri, Founder, White Leafe Entertainment Media Pvt. Ltd., Chief Minister Mr. Ashok Gehlot and Mr. Vijay G. Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Jaipur and Director- International, World Trade Center’s Association, New York Read More

1/22/2020 Test

January 22, 2020 - Test by K on 1/22/2020. Read More

WTC Jaipur champions a National Movement with MSME

January 1, 2020 - WTC Jaipur joined hands with MSME Jaipur, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and Jaipur Embroidery Textile Association to brainstorm and recommend solutions to address the arising needs of industrial waste management and pollution caused from manufacturing activities at Sudarshanpura Industrial Area, 22nd Godam area on 31st December 2019. The event also commemorated a cleanliness drive to further the cause of a national movement “Swachh Bharat Mission” initiated by Honourable PM, Mr. Narendra Modi on 2nd October 2014 and mark the “150 years of celebrating the Mahatma”. The drive also involved interacting with production managers of many manufacturing units in Sudarshanpura Industrial Area, 22nd Godam area. Mr. Deepak Gupta , Regional Head, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Jaipur explained to the team of Stitch India Impex, a prestigious manufacturing unit in the industrial area the very objective of “Swachh Bharat Mission” “The Swachh Bharat Mission aims for universal sanitation coverage and achieving better levels of cleanliness through solid and liquid waste management practices. It also aims to clean up the streets, roads, and public places. These measures are an absolute necessity to improve the health condition of people. Good health of her citizens is a key development factor for a nation’s growth. People can more robustly participate in economic activities and lead a better life. The mission also aims to create awareness among the masses on the interrelationship between hygiene and health. The estimated cost of the project is over Rs. 620 billion. The central and state governments of India and the World Bank are jointly funding for the project. The corporate companies also take part in the form of CSR activities. Many non-profit organizations are taking part in the project and doing a great job.” Mr. M.K.Meena, Dy. Director, MSME Jaipur said that “SBM Urban targets urban areas, which are expected to be home to 660 million Indians by 2050. As of 2016, India had 33% of the total population living in urban areas. The population of urban India is expected to increase to 600 million by 2031 and with increasing population migrating from rural to urban areas, urban India will also need focused attention. Thus, to provide better sanitation and waste management facilities in the urban scenario, this mission has been brought in. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the annual Swachh Survekshan Survey for rating of 73 cities in January 2016. In 2018, the scope of the coverage has increased to 4,203 cities including 61 Cantonment Boards.” Read More

WTC JAIPUR PROVIDES PLATFORM TO MSMEs

November 15, 2019 - Mumbai | Maharashtra Leading a delegation of about 18 exhibitors from Rajasthan and Gujarat WTC Jaipur supported the MSMEs from various districts of the two states and provided them complimentary stalls to exhibit their exportable handmade products by working hand in hand with MSME Jaipur , Industries Department Udyog Bhawan Jaipur, Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) , Ministry of Textiles – Jodhpur, Jaipur and Gujarat office. WTC Jaipur was also able to take active support from Mr. P. Mallikarjunaiah, Regional Director (Western Region) O/o The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India to motivate the exhibitors and deliver his presentation on Export scenario form India. World Trade Expo 2019 provides a platform to meet, connect and explore investment opportunities from representatives of 30 countries, 50+ foreign business houses with operations in India and MSMEs from five Indian States. The participating countries joined the Expo with their key trade officials from Embassies, Consulates and Trade Offices to present on Trade and Investment Opportunities in their countries, while foreign business houses showcased how they were able to integrate MSMEs into global value chains. MSMEs displayed their products and services which are export ready. The Expo was open to business enterprises from all prominent sectors in Manufacturing, Agri & Food Processing as well as Services. As a resultant, World Trade Expo 2019 was able to create new avenues for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and start-ups to explore and interact with a view to tap the vast unexplored markets and seek potential buyers and collaborators. The Expo featured an exhibition, business-to-business meetings and country presentations. (in the pic):(standing 6th 7th and 8thfrom left to right) Mr. Ravi Veer Singh, Asst. Director and Regional Head, Bhuj, Gujarat, O/o The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Ms. Rupa Naik, Senior Director, World Trade Center Mumbai and Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Asst. Director- Trade Promotion, WTC Jaipur with exhibitors from Gujarat. Read More

WTC JAIPUR PROVIDES PLATFORM TO MSMEs

Finance for Micro and Small Export Enterprises

July 23, 2019 - Jodhpur | Rajasthan World Trade Centre Jaipur and EPCH Jodhpur organized a workshop on export financing and forex management with exporters in small and medium enterprise sector at EPCH office in Jodhpur. Mr. Jai Shekhawat- Vice President HDFC Bank explained the concept of Export Finance which is required by an exporter for short term, medium term or long-term depending upon the kinds of goods to be exported and the terms of declaration offered to foreign buyer. There may arise the need for term finance as for purchase of fixed assets and long-term working capital. Export finance is a short-term working capital finance allowed to an exporter not only to help export production but also to sell to overseas customers on credit. Mr. Jaifur further said that at stages pre-shipment finance and post shipment finance becomes important which is to enable exporter to effectively carry out manufacturing process. Post Shipment Finance is a loan extended an exporter for shipment that has already been made. This is arranged from the date of spreading the credit after shipment of the goods to the recognition date of the exporter earnings. Advocating cash in advance for MSME exporters, Mr. Naresh Bothra, Chairman-Bothra International said “Cash-in-advance financing fosters export participation in particular of those firms that tend to experience greater difficulties in entering foreign markets. Cash-in-advance serves as a credible signal of quality and reduces part of the high uncertainty in international trade. When conditions of volatility exist in exports making it less profitable, cash-in-advance can help firms overcome productivity frictions if other firms signal their reliability in form of cash-in-advance. Despite higher implied costs, this in turn can facilitate entry into exporting, in particular for less productive firms.” The questions put up by young entrepreneurs were answered effectively by officials. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Navneet Agarwal-Assistant Director-WTC Jaipur In the pic: (left to right) Mr. Gopal Sharma, Regional Head, EPCH -Jodhpur, Mr. Naresh Bothra- Chairman- Bothra -International, Mr. Nirmal Bhandari- Chairman- Bhandari Exports, Mr. Navneet Agarwal-Asst. Director-WTC Jaipur and Mr. Kiran V.N.-Assistant Director Office of Development commissioner -Handicrafts-Jodhpur, Ministry of Textiles. Read More

Solid, Liquid and Industrial Waste Management

June 20, 2019 - Jaipur | Rajasthan MSME DI and WTC Jaipur stepped up to the awakening caused by the dangers caused by the mismanagement of waste. Within the past few years we have been suddenly awakened to the dangers caused by the mismanagement of wastes. Increasing municipal solid waste and its disposal is striking serious environment and health hazards. A sustainable integrated waste management approach is required to be presented as a response to the emerging environmental demands. Dr.. Ravindra Nagar, Professor, Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur said “Waste minimization in the form of proper waste segregation and utilization, the importance of pre-treatment of organic waste and combustible waste fraction does not only manage the waste but also generates products such as compost and renewable energy. Through land filling of waste in India should be discouraged due to its high organic waste segment which causes potential environmental discharges.” Mr. Bhuvenesh Mathur, Environmental Engineer, Rajasthan Pollution Control Board quoted “Waste management rules in India are based on the principles of sustainable development and precaution to the highest level. These principles mandate civic bodies and commercial establishments to act in an environmentally accountable and responsible manner. The increase in waste generation led to promulgation of sub laws under the Environment Protection Act 1986.” Earlier in his welcome note Mr. M.K. Saraswat, Director- MSME DI explained “There has been significant technological progression for processing, treatment and clearance of solid waste. Energy-from-waste is a crucial element of SWM as it reduces the volume of waste from disposal also helps in converting the waste into renewable energy and manure.” As a note of caution Mr. Navneet Agarwal -Asst. Director WTC Jaipur added “to ensure that recycling works, infrastructure needs to be in place in place so that societies can handle the waste stream. In most part of the world and many societies in our own nation have no capacity to recycle plastics at all. If only incineration is practiced, it will only lead to adding dangerous dioxins into the atmosphere.” The program concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Pradeep Ojha, Dy- Director MSME- DI. In the pic (left to right) Mr. Bhuvenesh Mathur, Environmental Engineer, Rajasthan Pollution Control Board, Mr. Mr. D.K. Agarwal, Regional Head, National Small Industries Corporation, Mr. Navneet Agarwal-Asst. Director WTC Jaipur, Mr. M.K. Saraswat, Director -MSME DI, Mr. Y.S. Bhati, President, Sudarshanpura Industrial Estate, Dr. Neha Sharma-HOD, Poddar Group of Institutions, Jaipur Read More

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Meet

June 11, 2019 - Jaipur | Rajasthan Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meet On 10th June 2019, Jaipur, WTC Jaipur, WTC Mumbai and Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi, organized a ‘Stakeholder Consultation on RCEP’ with Northern India industry players having business interest in various RCEP countries at Summit, Conference Hall, Radisson Blu. The consultation meeting was well attended by over 75 participants, exporters from handicraft, agriculture, garment and stone Industry. The meet also became a converging point for representative discussions and presentation by manufacturing trade associations, service providers, patent and copyright experts, academicians, researchers, foreign trade facilitators and export facilitating government departments. Giving the background Dr. Saon Ray, Senior Fellow ICRIER, New Delhi, while giving her opening remarks explained RCEP is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) being negotiated involving 16 countries namely ten countries of ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) and their six FTA partners i.e. Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. RCEP negotiations have entered a critical stage having completed five years of negotiations in Goods, Services and Investments. Under the aegis of RCEP, countries would need to reduce or eliminate customs duty and expand market access for goods and services. The negotiations cover sectors such as agriculture, industrial products, raw materials, intermediates, financial services, professional services and IT services.” Mr. Atul Poddar, Managing Director, Poddar Associates felt that proposed RCEP is gigantic in scope. It can potentially result in the largest free trade bloc in the world covering about 3.5 billion people and 30 per cent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product, ultimately covering almost half of the world’s population. Mr. Mukesh Gupta, Executive Director, Morarka Organics observed “RCEP could be a turning point in heralding major trade-related reforms unheard of since the days of liberalization in 1991.RCEP will give Indian exporters a window to be a part of global value chains.” A number of MSME, Associations and National Institute of Agricultural Marketing also shared their representation to Dr. Saon Ray during the program. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Navneet Agarwal – World Trade Center Jaipur In the pic: extreme left: Dr. Saon Ray, Senior Fellow ICRIER, New Delhi addressing the august exporters gathering Read More