India Aircraft Leasing Summit” Theme: “Rupee Raftaar” Friday, 26Th February 2021, 15:00 – 18:00 Hrs
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“India Aircraft Leasing Summit” Theme: “Rupee Raftaar” Friday, 26th February 2021, 15:00 – 18:00 Hrs S Draft Agenda Time: Hrs. No. INAUGURAL SESSION The Indian aviation market has exhibited tremendous growth over the past decade and has proved to be resilient yet again despite the COVID-19 crisis. The long-term outlook remains promising and developing the leasing and financing ecosystem in India will play a significant role in helping India emerge as a preferred aviation destination in not only the region but also for the world. 1 Welcome Address by FICCI 15:00 – 15:05 2 Release of Knowledge Report(s): 15:05 – 15:10 - PwC - Trilegal 3 Setting the tone: 15:10 – 15:15 Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India 4 Special Address: 15:15 – 15:25 Shri Injeti Srinivas, Chairperson, International Financial Services Centres Authority 5 Announcements 15:25 – 15:30 6 Guest of Honour Address: 15:30 – 15:40 Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation 7 Chief Guest Address: 15:40 – 15:55 Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Government of India 8 Concluding Remarks: 15:55 – 16:00 Smt. Vandana Aggarwal, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India PANEL DISCUSSION Moderation by Ms. Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 Presentation by Smt Vandana Aggarwal, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Civil 16:00 – 16:15 Aviation, Government of India A STRUCTURAL REFORMS FOR MAKING INDIA A LEASING HUB 16:15 – 17:05 A 360-degree view of elements that were to be developed across areas like regulatory framework, direct and indirect taxes and other provisions taking feedback from all stakeholders including but not limited to Lessors, Airlines, OEMs, Banks and Insurance companies. The Session focuses on hearing from stakeholders that the reforms and changes that IFSC, like GIFT city in Gujarat, will enable to make India a compelling alternative to existing leasing destinations thus fulfilling the vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat in aviation. Panellists of the session: • Shri Dipesh Shah, Head-Development, IFSCA • Shri Pramod Chandra Mody, Chairman, CBDT • Mr. Alok Anand, Chairman and CEO, Acumen Aviation (Ireland-based Lessor) • Mr. Mark Pearman Wright, Head of Aircraft Investors, Airbus • Mr. Rahul Bhatia, Chairman, IndiGo • Mr. Rajiv Bansal, CMD, Air India • Representing Lessors Concluding Remarks B ADVANTAGES AND ECONOMICS OF AIRCRAFT LEASING FROM 17:05 – 18:00 INDIA – CIVIL AND DEFENCE India is set to become the third largest civil aviation market and continues to be the largest defence importer and third largest military spender. Scheduled commercial airline order book is close to USD50Bn with defence production adding more economic heft to India as a buyer. India provides a market like no other. Initiatives such as the leasing option in the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and Rupee Raftaar are instrumental in addressing the “Key Asks” from the lessors, financiers, OEMs, airlines and MRO community. Panellists of the Session: • Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of India • Mr. Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India • Mr. Ajay Singh, CEO, SpiceJet • Mr. Sujoy Bose, MD & CEO, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund • Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara, Chairman, SBI • Mr. Vishok Mansingh, VP Business Development, MRO Association of India • Representing Lessor/ Pension Fund Concluding Remarks .