Ministry of Defence Government of India

MOD – FICCI Defence Business Delegation to PORTUGAL July 11 - 12, 2019 MOD – FICCI Defence Business Delegation to PORTUGAL July 11 - 12, 2019

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INDIA-PORTUGAL TRADE RELATIONS...... 1

DELEGATES PROFILE ...... 5 MOD – FICCI Defence Business Delegation to PORTUGAL July 11 - 12, 2019

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INDIA-PORTUGAL TRADE RELATIONS...... 1

DELEGATES PROFILE ...... 5 INDIA-PORTUGAL TRADE RELATIONS

Introduction

Portugal has become a diverse and increasingly service-based economy since it joined the European Community - the EU's predecessor - in 1986. Over the following two decades, successive governments privatized many state-controlled firms and liberalized key areas of the economy, including the financial and telecommunications sectors. The country joined the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999 and adopted the Euro on 1 January 2002 along with 11 other EU members.

Their GDP growth is projected to remain broadly stable at around 2% per year in 2019 and 2020. Domestic demand and further export gains will support economic activity.

Bilateral Relationship with India and Investment Trends

A bilateral Agreement on Trade, Economic, Industrial and Technical Cooperation was signed in 1977 to give an impetus and improve bilateral trade relations. To further facilitate and enhance trade, a series of trade agreements were signed viz., an Agreement on Economic and Industrial Cooperation (signed in April 2000); Bilateral Cooperation Agreements between FICCI and the Portuguese Institute for Foreign Trade and Investment (ICEP) in 1992.

Bilateral trade has been growing steadily over the years but has remained modest and below potential. However, in the wake of the global economic crisis in 2008 and the continuing crisis in the developed world, Portugal has begun increasingly to look at developing countries including India (trade avenues). Additionally, with a new and younger generation of business leaders there are greater efforts at

1 INDIA-PORTUGAL TRADE RELATIONS

Introduction

Portugal has become a diverse and increasingly service-based economy since it joined the European Community - the EU's predecessor - in 1986. Over the following two decades, successive governments privatized many state-controlled firms and liberalized key areas of the economy, including the financial and telecommunications sectors. The country joined the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999 and adopted the Euro on 1 January 2002 along with 11 other EU members.

Their GDP growth is projected to remain broadly stable at around 2% per year in 2019 and 2020. Domestic demand and further export gains will support economic activity.

Bilateral Relationship with India and Investment Trends

A bilateral Agreement on Trade, Economic, Industrial and Technical Cooperation was signed in 1977 to give an impetus and improve bilateral trade relations. To further facilitate and enhance trade, a series of trade agreements were signed viz., an Agreement on Economic and Industrial Cooperation (signed in April 2000); Bilateral Cooperation Agreements between FICCI and the Portuguese Institute for Foreign Trade and Investment (ICEP) in 1992.

Bilateral trade has been growing steadily over the years but has remained modest and below potential. However, in the wake of the global economic crisis in 2008 and the continuing crisis in the developed world, Portugal has begun increasingly to look at developing countries including India (trade avenues). Additionally, with a new and younger generation of business leaders there are greater efforts at

1 engagement in the economic and commercial spheres including in new areas such Key Highlights of Indian Defence sector: as infrastructure, IT, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals. n India ranks amongst the top 5 countries in the world in terms of its military India-Portugal Defence Cooperation expenditure, making it one of the most attractive markets for defence. n India and Portugal signed the first-ever MoU in defence cooperation during n Government of India's (GOI) 'Make in India' policy is geared towards Portuguese PM Costa's visit to India in January 2017. The Portuguese defence collaborative approach for manufacturing. industry organisation idD – Plataforma das Indústrias de Defesa Nacionais n GOI target to achieve Rs 35,000 crore (approx. 4.55 billion EUR) worth of anchored a defence delegation of 8 Portuguese defence companies during PM military exports by 2025. Costa's visit to India and held meetings with Indian defence companies, organised by FICCI. n Co-production: Relationship with Foreign original equipment manufacturer (FOEM) shifting from vendor-buyer to co-developer and co-producer. FOEMs n There are over 370 Portuguese defence companies under the idD umbrella. are invited to set up manufacturing base in India. Most of them have niche technologies in sectors like AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles), ammunition destruction through gas, ship building, FICCI -idD Mou Brief naval communication systems/equipment, navigational systems, robotics and automation, aeronautics, military clothing, etc. Portugal is also a NATO idD (Portuguese Platform for Defence Industries from Portugal) & FICCI (Federation member. of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) from India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 17, 2019 at Farnborough Air Show 2019 at UK. n There have been study visits from India's National Development Council (NDC) to Portugal and goodwill visits of Indian naval ships. The INS Delhi and the INS MoU was signed by MGEN Henrique Castanheira Macedo, President of the Board, Beas, led by the of the Western Naval Fleet, visited Portugal in idD & Mr Vivek Pandit, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI. November 2009 and the INS Tarangini in October 2015. The INS Tarkash also The parties signed this MoU with the following objectives: paid a goodwill visit in Lisbon on May 14-17, 2017, during which bilateral meetings were held between the two navies. INS Tanrangini visited second time I. To promote cooperation in the area of defence industry, with a view to bilateral to Port of Lisbon for its LOKAYAN tour from June 4-7, 2018. economic strengthening between the two countries in these areas. n 16-member Portuguese defence companies delegation anchored by idD II. To encourage the promotion of contacts between companies, public participated in DEFEXPO-2018 in Chennai from April 11-14, 2018 and held the institutions of both countries and potential business partners, including the meetings with Indian Ministry of Defence officials including Defence Secretary, exchange of experts to be established by agreement of the parties. and Indian Defence PSUs and B2B meetings, organised by FICCI, with Indian III. To support participation in initiatives such as fairs, exhibitions, symposia and defence companies. other meetings, agreed between the parties, designed to promote and develop n India and Portugal are exploring possibility of joint defence cooperation in the cooperation between the two entities. field of aviation including support and maintenance of Embraer aircraft and IV. To provide the economic agents of the two countries with timely information on shipbuilding. Portugal specialises in non-lethal dual use items, they have a specific opportunities for the development of bilateral economic relations. vibrant defence industry and are looking to partner India under the Make in India program. V. To promote and support trade missions, institutional links as well as business and other initiatives that bring together potential business partners.

2 3 engagement in the economic and commercial spheres including in new areas such Key Highlights of Indian Defence sector: as infrastructure, IT, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals. n India ranks amongst the top 5 countries in the world in terms of its military India-Portugal Defence Cooperation expenditure, making it one of the most attractive markets for defence. n India and Portugal signed the first-ever MoU in defence cooperation during n Government of India's (GOI) 'Make in India' policy is geared towards Portuguese PM Costa's visit to India in January 2017. The Portuguese defence collaborative approach for manufacturing. industry organisation idD – Plataforma das Indústrias de Defesa Nacionais n GOI target to achieve Rs 35,000 crore (approx. 4.55 billion EUR) worth of anchored a defence delegation of 8 Portuguese defence companies during PM military exports by 2025. Costa's visit to India and held meetings with Indian defence companies, organised by FICCI. n Co-production: Relationship with Foreign original equipment manufacturer (FOEM) shifting from vendor-buyer to co-developer and co-producer. FOEMs n There are over 370 Portuguese defence companies under the idD umbrella. are invited to set up manufacturing base in India. Most of them have niche technologies in sectors like AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles), ammunition destruction through gas, ship building, FICCI -idD Mou Brief naval communication systems/equipment, navigational systems, robotics and automation, aeronautics, military clothing, etc. Portugal is also a NATO idD (Portuguese Platform for Defence Industries from Portugal) & FICCI (Federation member. of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) from India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 17, 2019 at Farnborough Air Show 2019 at UK. n There have been study visits from India's National Development Council (NDC) to Portugal and goodwill visits of Indian naval ships. The INS Delhi and the INS MoU was signed by MGEN Henrique Castanheira Macedo, President of the Board, Beas, led by the Commander of the Western Naval Fleet, visited Portugal in idD & Mr Vivek Pandit, Assistant Secretary General, FICCI. November 2009 and the INS Tarangini in October 2015. The INS Tarkash also The parties signed this MoU with the following objectives: paid a goodwill visit in Lisbon on May 14-17, 2017, during which bilateral meetings were held between the two navies. INS Tanrangini visited second time I. To promote cooperation in the area of defence industry, with a view to bilateral to Port of Lisbon for its LOKAYAN tour from June 4-7, 2018. economic strengthening between the two countries in these areas. n 16-member Portuguese defence companies delegation anchored by idD II. To encourage the promotion of contacts between companies, public participated in DEFEXPO-2018 in Chennai from April 11-14, 2018 and held the institutions of both countries and potential business partners, including the meetings with Indian Ministry of Defence officials including Defence Secretary, exchange of experts to be established by agreement of the parties. and Indian Defence PSUs and B2B meetings, organised by FICCI, with Indian III. To support participation in initiatives such as fairs, exhibitions, symposia and defence companies. other meetings, agreed between the parties, designed to promote and develop n India and Portugal are exploring possibility of joint defence cooperation in the cooperation between the two entities. field of aviation including support and maintenance of Embraer aircraft and IV. To provide the economic agents of the two countries with timely information on shipbuilding. Portugal specialises in non-lethal dual use items, they have a specific opportunities for the development of bilateral economic relations. vibrant defence industry and are looking to partner India under the Make in India program. V. To promote and support trade missions, institutional links as well as business and other initiatives that bring together potential business partners.

2 3 Leader of the Delegation VI. To promote and develop the sharing of experiences for the development of the Sanjay Jaju respective defence industry of both countries in order to encourage Joint Secretary (DIP) technological entrepreneurship and the creation and maintenance of highly Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, qualified employment. The development of the respective defence industry Government of India aims to make it more effective and competitive, contributing to their A134-B, South Block, New Delhi, India consolidation at international level. T : +91-11-23015505 F : +91-11-23015744 E : [email protected] W : www.ddpmod.gov.in

Profile Sanjay comes from Indian Administrative Service and is presently working on central deputation as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence in the Government of India and looks after the promotion of Defence Industries for furthering the “Make in India” resolve. He has also been instrumental in setting up Defence Innovation Organisation for creating a collaborative platform for Startups to meet Defence requirements. Sanjay is a Post Graduate Mechanical Engineer and a Cost & Management Accountant by background and has completed MBA in Finance. He has worked in diverse areas like Urban, Infrastructure, Civil Supplies, Education & Tribal Welfare. One strand common across these jobs has been his passion for Information Technology. He has been an ardent advocate of Information Technology for Development and Governance. He was the founding Director (A&F) in the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, GoI. He had earlier served as Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh in Information Technology & Communications Department. He has made presentations on e-governance all over the globe including UN, WSIS- Geneva and the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg. He has participated in International and National Conferences on the development of Information driven open Societies. He has written many papers that have been published and awarded in National and International Journals and Publications. He is part of the Inaugural Class of the India Leadership Initiative of Aspen Institute, USA.

4 5 Leader of the Delegation VI. To promote and develop the sharing of experiences for the development of the Sanjay Jaju respective defence industry of both countries in order to encourage Joint Secretary (DIP) technological entrepreneurship and the creation and maintenance of highly Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, qualified employment. The development of the respective defence industry Government of India aims to make it more effective and competitive, contributing to their A134-B, South Block, New Delhi, India consolidation at international level. T : +91-11-23015505 F : +91-11-23015744 E : [email protected] W : www.ddpmod.gov.in

Profile Sanjay comes from Indian Administrative Service and is presently working on central deputation as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence in the Government of India and looks after the promotion of Defence Industries for furthering the “Make in India” resolve. He has also been instrumental in setting up Defence Innovation Organisation for creating a collaborative platform for Startups to meet Defence requirements. Sanjay is a Post Graduate Mechanical Engineer and a Cost & Management Accountant by background and has completed MBA in Finance. He has worked in diverse areas like Urban, Infrastructure, Civil Supplies, Education & Tribal Welfare. One strand common across these jobs has been his passion for Information Technology. He has been an ardent advocate of Information Technology for Development and Governance. He was the founding Director (A&F) in the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, GoI. He had earlier served as Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh in Information Technology & Communications Department. He has made presentations on e-governance all over the globe including UN, WSIS- Geneva and the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg. He has participated in International and National Conferences on the development of Information driven open Societies. He has written many papers that have been published and awarded in National and International Journals and Publications. He is part of the Inaugural Class of the India Leadership Initiative of Aspen Institute, USA.

4 5 Organisation Profile Wing Commander Ajay Kumar Bansal Deputy Planning Officer - International Cooperation & Export The Department of Defence Production (DDP) was set up in November 1962 with the objective of developing a comprehensive production infrastructure to produce Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India the weapons, systems, platforms , equipment required for defence. Over the years, the Department has established wide ranging production facilities for various Room No. 102-107 ICE Section, Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, India defence equipment through the Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The products manufactured include arms and ammunition, T : +91-11-23011139 F : +91-11-23012811 tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter aircrafts and helicopters, E : [email protected] warships, submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving W : www.ddpmod.gov.in equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels.

Profile Wing Commander AK Bansal, an officer of the , is presently posted as Deputy Planning Officer in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. He is responsible for International Cooperation & Export in defence industry, facilitating interaction of Defence Production Units with foreign governments and monitoring progress on Defence export/promotion in respect of Defence industry units. He possesses over 25 years of versatile experience in the areas of Strategic Defence Procurement, Project Management, Strategic Maintenance Planning, MRO Management, Fleet Management, Post Contract Management, Team Building & Leadership. He did his M.Tech. in Materials Science & Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.

Organisation Profile The Department of Defence Production (DDP) was set up in November 1962 with the objective of developing a comprehensive production infrastructure to produce the weapons, systems, platforms, equipment required for defence. Over the years, the Department has established wide ranging production facilities for various defence equipment through the Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The products manufactured include arms and ammunition, tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter aircrafts and helicopters, warships, submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels.

6 7 Organisation Profile Wing Commander Ajay Kumar Bansal Deputy Planning Officer - International Cooperation & Export The Department of Defence Production (DDP) was set up in November 1962 with the objective of developing a comprehensive production infrastructure to produce Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India the weapons, systems, platforms , equipment required for defence. Over the years, the Department has established wide ranging production facilities for various Room No. 102-107 ICE Section, Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, India defence equipment through the Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The products manufactured include arms and ammunition, T : +91-11-23011139 F : +91-11-23012811 tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter aircrafts and helicopters, E : [email protected] warships, submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving W : www.ddpmod.gov.in equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels.

Profile Wing Commander AK Bansal, an officer of the Indian Air Force, is presently posted as Deputy Planning Officer in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. He is responsible for International Cooperation & Export in defence industry, facilitating interaction of Defence Production Units with foreign governments and monitoring progress on Defence export/promotion in respect of Defence industry units. He possesses over 25 years of versatile experience in the areas of Strategic Defence Procurement, Project Management, Strategic Maintenance Planning, MRO Management, Fleet Management, Post Contract Management, Team Building & Leadership. He did his M.Tech. in Materials Science & Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.

Organisation Profile The Department of Defence Production (DDP) was set up in November 1962 with the objective of developing a comprehensive production infrastructure to produce the weapons, systems, platforms, equipment required for defence. Over the years, the Department has established wide ranging production facilities for various defence equipment through the Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The products manufactured include arms and ammunition, tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter aircrafts and helicopters, warships, submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels.

6 7 Mukesh Parmanand Bhatia Air Works Group is among Europe's largest independent aircraft refinishing Director companies and a 1st line provider to Airbus and ATR through its subsidiary ATE in Air Works India Engineering Private Limited France. The group offers integrated private aviation services, offering aircraft sales, aircraft management and aircraft charter services through its subsidiary Empire Mumbai Old Airport, Gate No. 8, Near Kalina Military Camp Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400029, Maharashtra, India Aviation in Dubai. It also provides Engineering and Data/ Records Management Services to global Lessors and serves 7 of top 10 aircraft lessors through Acumen T : +91-22-26158930 M : +91-9820380701 Aviation another group company. ARGUS, is an industry benchmark for charter F : +91-22-26158956 safety ratings (ARGUS Platinum Rating) and one of 6 IATA certified safety auditor. E : [email protected] The company has avionics modification capability and undertakes Aircraft interior W : www.airworks.aero refurbishment. Air Works was awarded the “The Best MRO Service Provider in India” award by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI at the ‘Wings India 2018 Awards’ and the Profile “Leading Independent MRO of the Year” in India, at Aero MRO India Aerospace & Mukesh Bhatia heads the business aviation MRO Division. He is a Chartered Defence 2018, organized by the MRO Association of India, in December 2018. Accountant with 17 Years of work experience. He joined Air Works with Business Aviation MRO in 2008. Mukesh has driven growth, process improvements and established financial /compliance structure for the company. Areas of Interest Prior to Joining Air Works, he has worked with Iflex Solutions (Subsidiary of Oracle n Aeronautical MRO & Seek Co-development & ToT Ltd) & Billion Act Ltd (Hong Kong).

Organisation Profile Founded in 1951, Air Works provides engineering, asset management and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. Air Works is service provider to global aircraft leasing companies and airlines, first- line service providers to leading OEMs, 1 of only 7 IATA certified safety auditors, a global market leader for charter safety ratings, and the largest independent MRO provider in India. The group has successfully completed 69 years of continued operations in aviation industry. The group provides engineering, asset management, technical lease management and flight safety and drone safety services to the aviation industry clients. It is India’s first and largest EASA certified Airline MRO in private sector and the only EASA certified Business Aviation MRO with capability on more than 50 aircraft types. It is the only Indian MRO to provide services to OEMs, Indian carriers and Defence forces. Embraer has accredited Airworks as a Defense MRO for the ERJ 135 aircrafts.

8 9 Mukesh Parmanand Bhatia Air Works Group is among Europe's largest independent aircraft refinishing Director companies and a 1st line provider to Airbus and ATR through its subsidiary ATE in Air Works India Engineering Private Limited France. The group offers integrated private aviation services, offering aircraft sales, aircraft management and aircraft charter services through its subsidiary Empire Mumbai Old Airport, Gate No. 8, Near Kalina Military Camp Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400029, Maharashtra, India Aviation in Dubai. It also provides Engineering and Data/ Records Management Services to global Lessors and serves 7 of top 10 aircraft lessors through Acumen T : +91-22-26158930 M : +91-9820380701 Aviation another group company. ARGUS, is an industry benchmark for charter F : +91-22-26158956 safety ratings (ARGUS Platinum Rating) and one of 6 IATA certified safety auditor. E : [email protected] The company has avionics modification capability and undertakes Aircraft interior W : www.airworks.aero refurbishment. Air Works was awarded the “The Best MRO Service Provider in India” award by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI at the ‘Wings India 2018 Awards’ and the Profile “Leading Independent MRO of the Year” in India, at Aero MRO India Aerospace & Mukesh Bhatia heads the business aviation MRO Division. He is a Chartered Defence 2018, organized by the MRO Association of India, in December 2018. Accountant with 17 Years of work experience. He joined Air Works with Business Aviation MRO in 2008. Mukesh has driven growth, process improvements and established financial /compliance structure for the company. Areas of Interest Prior to Joining Air Works, he has worked with Iflex Solutions (Subsidiary of Oracle n Aeronautical MRO & Seek Co-development & ToT Ltd) & Billion Act Ltd (Hong Kong).

Organisation Profile Founded in 1951, Air Works provides engineering, asset management and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. Air Works is service provider to global aircraft leasing companies and airlines, first- line service providers to leading OEMs, 1 of only 7 IATA certified safety auditors, a global market leader for charter safety ratings, and the largest independent MRO provider in India. The group has successfully completed 69 years of continued operations in aviation industry. The group provides engineering, asset management, technical lease management and flight safety and drone safety services to the aviation industry clients. It is India’s first and largest EASA certified Airline MRO in private sector and the only EASA certified Business Aviation MRO with capability on more than 50 aircraft types. It is the only Indian MRO to provide services to OEMs, Indian carriers and Defence forces. Embraer has accredited Airworks as a Defense MRO for the ERJ 135 aircrafts.

8 9 Narahari Narayan Rao Air Works Group is among Europe's largest independent aircraft refinishing Associate Vice President companies and a 1st line provider to Airbus and ATR through its subsidiary ATE in Air Works India Engineering Private Limited France. The group offers integrated private aviation services, offering aircraft sales, aircraft management and aircraft charter services through its subsidiary Empire MRO Hangar 1 (TAAL), Thally Road, Belagondanapalli Hosur - 635114, Tamilnadu, India Aviation in Dubai. It also provides Engineering and Data/ Records Management Services to global Lessors and serves 7 of top 10 aircraft lessors through Acumen T : +91-4347-229123 M : +91-9920531634 Aviation another group company. ARGUS, is an industry benchmark for charter F : +91-4347-229110 safety ratings (ARGUS Platinum Rating) and one of 6 IATA certified safety auditor. E : [email protected] The company has avionics modification capability and undertakes Aircraft interior W : www.airworks.aero refurbishment. Air Works was awarded the “The Best MRO Service Provider in India” award by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI at the ‘Wings India 2018 Awards’ and the Profile “Leading Independent MRO of the Year” in India, at Aero MRO India Aerospace & N Narayan Rao is currently an Associate Vice President at Airworks India Engg Pvt Defence 2018, organized by the MRO Association of India, in December 2018. Limited. He has done his masters from IISc in Computer Applications. He has a total of 33 years experience in aviation. He has also served as a Director at Rockwell Collins India Design Centre involved in design and development. He is currently Areas of Interest responsible for heavy maintenance and special projects. n Aeronautical MRO & Seek Co-development & ToT

Organisation Profile ounded in 1951, Air Works provides engineering, asset management and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. Air Works is service provider to global aircraft leasing companies and airlines, first- line service providers to leading OEMs, 1 of only 7 IATA certified safety auditors, a global market leader for charter safety ratings, and the largest independent MRO provider in India. The group has successfully completed 69 years of continued operations in aviation industry. The group provides engineering, asset management, technical lease management and flight safety and drone safety services to the aviation industry clients. It is India’s first and largest EASA certified Airline MRO in private sector and the only EASA certified Business Aviation MRO with capability on more than 50 aircraft types. It is the only Indian MRO to provide services to OEMs, Indian carriers and Defence forces. Embraer has accredited Airworks as a Defense MRO for the ERJ 135 aircrafts.

10 11 Narahari Narayan Rao Air Works Group is among Europe's largest independent aircraft refinishing Associate Vice President companies and a 1st line provider to Airbus and ATR through its subsidiary ATE in Air Works India Engineering Private Limited France. The group offers integrated private aviation services, offering aircraft sales, aircraft management and aircraft charter services through its subsidiary Empire MRO Hangar 1 (TAAL), Thally Road, Belagondanapalli Hosur - 635114, Tamilnadu, India Aviation in Dubai. It also provides Engineering and Data/ Records Management Services to global Lessors and serves 7 of top 10 aircraft lessors through Acumen T : +91-4347-229123 M : +91-9920531634 Aviation another group company. ARGUS, is an industry benchmark for charter F : +91-4347-229110 safety ratings (ARGUS Platinum Rating) and one of 6 IATA certified safety auditor. E : [email protected] The company has avionics modification capability and undertakes Aircraft interior W : www.airworks.aero refurbishment. Air Works was awarded the “The Best MRO Service Provider in India” award by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI at the ‘Wings India 2018 Awards’ and the Profile “Leading Independent MRO of the Year” in India, at Aero MRO India Aerospace & N Narayan Rao is currently an Associate Vice President at Airworks India Engg Pvt Defence 2018, organized by the MRO Association of India, in December 2018. Limited. He has done his masters from IISc in Computer Applications. He has a total of 33 years experience in aviation. He has also served as a Director at Rockwell Collins India Design Centre involved in design and development. He is currently Areas of Interest responsible for heavy maintenance and special projects. n Aeronautical MRO & Seek Co-development & ToT

Organisation Profile ounded in 1951, Air Works provides engineering, asset management and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. Air Works is service provider to global aircraft leasing companies and airlines, first- line service providers to leading OEMs, 1 of only 7 IATA certified safety auditors, a global market leader for charter safety ratings, and the largest independent MRO provider in India. The group has successfully completed 69 years of continued operations in aviation industry. The group provides engineering, asset management, technical lease management and flight safety and drone safety services to the aviation industry clients. It is India’s first and largest EASA certified Airline MRO in private sector and the only EASA certified Business Aviation MRO with capability on more than 50 aircraft types. It is the only Indian MRO to provide services to OEMs, Indian carriers and Defence forces. Embraer has accredited Airworks as a Defense MRO for the ERJ 135 aircrafts.

10 11 Ketan Penkar CANDA Sinnasse Manager-UK & Ireland Senior Vice President Business development and Strategy Axio Biosolutions AXISCADES Plot No.18, Gujarat Pharma Techno Park, Sari- Matoda, AXISCADES HQ: Centropolis, No. 21, Langford Road, Sanand, Ahmedabad - 382220, Gujarat, India Langford Town, Bangalore 560027, India M : +44 7958584222/ +91-8860786067 AXISCADES: CAP Constellation, Batiment B, 3 Boulevard F : +91-4347-229110 Henri Ziegler, Toulouse, France E : [email protected] T : +33 (0)6 82 88 19 24 W : www.axiobio.com E : [email protected] W : www.axiscades.com

Profile Profile Ketan is a Country Manager at Axio and based out of London. He is responsible for Sinnasse CANDA, based in Paris, is appointed from 2015 as the Senior Vice developing cardiovascular and emergency medical services business, key account President (Business Development & Strategy) for AXISCADES to develop management & international clinical trials at Axio. Ketan has over 9 years of Defence & Aerospace business. international experience in sales-marketing, strategic planning & execution, revenue generation and product management in pharmaceuticals and medical He spent over 25 years, in Thales, ATOS and the French Air Force, devices industries. occupying various management positions based in France, UK, Singapore He has a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences and a master's in clinical and Abu Dhabi. research & trials methodology from The City University, London. At Axio, Ketan is developing a global clinical trial programme and soon initiating a randomised Born in Puducherry (India) in 1959, French Citizenship, he holds a European controlled trial in the UK-Ireland for one of their products- Axiostat. Executive MBA (ESCP Europe in Paris –1998), a Master in Aeronautics (IRPHE/IMF in Marseille -1987) and a Master in Electronics (ISTIA in Angers-1986). Organisation Profile Axio is a medtech company specialised on biomaterials and develops products for hemostasis, woundcare and drug delivery. Our latest product is Axiostat - an FDA Organisation Profile approved, CE marked, 100% chitosan based Haemostatic dressing that controls moderate to severe bleeding instantly. Axiostat works on a unique mechanism AXISCADES is a leading, end to end engineering solutions and product which is based on mucoadhesion to blood and tissues. This has been proven to be company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering and more efficient and faster than conventional dressings in controlling pressure smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of bleeding. experience in creating innovative, sustainable and safer products Axiostat is manufactured in state of the art ISO 13485 and GMP certified facility worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire and has been the de-facto product of choice by numerous hospitals, defence engineering lifecycle. establishments across the globe.

Areas of Interest Areas of Interest n Aeronautical MRO, Shipbuilding and Repair, Communications, Cyber Security, n Textile Space, & Seek Co-development, Co-production

12 13 Ketan Penkar CANDA Sinnasse Manager-UK & Ireland Senior Vice President Business development and Strategy Axio Biosolutions AXISCADES Plot No.18, Gujarat Pharma Techno Park, Sari- Matoda, AXISCADES HQ: Centropolis, No. 21, Langford Road, Sanand, Ahmedabad - 382220, Gujarat, India Langford Town, Bangalore 560027, India M : +44 7958584222/ +91-8860786067 AXISCADES: CAP Constellation, Batiment B, 3 Boulevard F : +91-4347-229110 Henri Ziegler, Toulouse, France E : [email protected] T : +33 (0)6 82 88 19 24 W : www.axiobio.com E : [email protected] W : www.axiscades.com

Profile Profile Ketan is a Country Manager at Axio and based out of London. He is responsible for Sinnasse CANDA, based in Paris, is appointed from 2015 as the Senior Vice developing cardiovascular and emergency medical services business, key account President (Business Development & Strategy) for AXISCADES to develop management & international clinical trials at Axio. Ketan has over 9 years of Defence & Aerospace business. international experience in sales-marketing, strategic planning & execution, revenue generation and product management in pharmaceuticals and medical He spent over 25 years, in Thales, ATOS and the French Air Force, devices industries. occupying various management positions based in France, UK, Singapore He has a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences and a master's in clinical and Abu Dhabi. research & trials methodology from The City University, London. At Axio, Ketan is developing a global clinical trial programme and soon initiating a randomised Born in Puducherry (India) in 1959, French Citizenship, he holds a European controlled trial in the UK-Ireland for one of their products- Axiostat. Executive MBA (ESCP Europe in Paris –1998), a Master in Aeronautics (IRPHE/IMF in Marseille -1987) and a Master in Electronics (ISTIA in Angers-1986). Organisation Profile Axio is a medtech company specialised on biomaterials and develops products for hemostasis, woundcare and drug delivery. Our latest product is Axiostat - an FDA Organisation Profile approved, CE marked, 100% chitosan based Haemostatic dressing that controls moderate to severe bleeding instantly. Axiostat works on a unique mechanism AXISCADES is a leading, end to end engineering solutions and product which is based on mucoadhesion to blood and tissues. This has been proven to be company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering and more efficient and faster than conventional dressings in controlling pressure smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of bleeding. experience in creating innovative, sustainable and safer products Axiostat is manufactured in state of the art ISO 13485 and GMP certified facility worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire and has been the de-facto product of choice by numerous hospitals, defence engineering lifecycle. establishments across the globe.

Areas of Interest Areas of Interest n Aeronautical MRO, Shipbuilding and Repair, Communications, Cyber Security, n Textile Space, & Seek Co-development, Co-production

12 13 Rama Reddy Satti Abhilasha Sharma Chakrapani General Manager (EW&A/ BEL) General Manager – Operations Bharat Electronics Limited CRM Asia BEL, Registered and Corporate Office, Outer Ring Road, 1103, 11th Floor, Tower B, Millennium Plaza, Sector 27 Nagavara, Bengaluru - 560045, Karnataka, India Gurugram - 122002, Haryana , India T : +91-80-28380606 T : +91-124-4039318 M : +91-955277722 M : +91-9896030839 F : +91-4347-229110 F : +91-124-4039318 E : [email protected] E : [email protected] W : www.bel-india.com W : www.crmasia.org

Profile Profile Rama Reddy is the General Manager and Head of Electronic Warfare & Avionics Abhilasha is effectively handling the role of General Manager – Operations where SBU of BEL. He has played a key role in development, realisation and deployment of she looks after the entire operations of the organisation. She ensures the smooth the first Indigenous Integrated EW system onboard Ship and the first Indigenous running of business operations, recruits new employees, optimizes the team Mobile Integrated EW system covering both communication segment and the non- efforts, initiates partnerships and oversees various administrative tasks. communication segment on High Mobility Vehicles. Her expertise & skills include: Ÿ Leadership and People Management Ÿ Project Management Organisation Profile Ÿ Communication BEL is premier electronics company for the development, manufacture of Ÿ Business Management professional-grade electronic equipment, systems and components. BEL has achieved progressive self-reliance in designing and manufacturing of equipment for Avionics, Communication, Electronic Warfare, Radars, Sonars, Opto- Organisation Profile Electronics, C4I, Tank Electronics, Space Electronics, Civil Aviation, Medicare, Solar Photovoltaic based Systems and Gun Upgrade. The CRM Asia, a global not-for-profit organization formulated for developing a network of Customer and Information Officers community and offering audits, guidance, consulting and support in accelerating the ever-growing field of Areas of Interest Customer Relationship and Experience Management. They are working towards developing a real time cyber secure supply chain communications model for n Aeronautical MRO, Communications, Cyber Security, Space & Seek Co- defense organisations which is effective and engaged. development, Co-production & ToT

Areas of Interest n Communications, Cyber Security & Seek Co-development, Co-production & ToT

14 15 Rama Reddy Satti Abhilasha Sharma Chakrapani General Manager (EW&A/ BEL) General Manager – Operations Bharat Electronics Limited CRM Asia BEL, Registered and Corporate Office, Outer Ring Road, 1103, 11th Floor, Tower B, Millennium Plaza, Sector 27 Nagavara, Bengaluru - 560045, Karnataka, India Gurugram - 122002, Haryana , India T : +91-80-28380606 T : +91-124-4039318 M : +91-955277722 M : +91-9896030839 F : +91-4347-229110 F : +91-124-4039318 E : [email protected] E : [email protected] W : www.bel-india.com W : www.crmasia.org

Profile Profile Rama Reddy is the General Manager and Head of Electronic Warfare & Avionics Abhilasha is effectively handling the role of General Manager – Operations where SBU of BEL. He has played a key role in development, realisation and deployment of she looks after the entire operations of the organisation. She ensures the smooth the first Indigenous Integrated EW system onboard Ship and the first Indigenous running of business operations, recruits new employees, optimizes the team Mobile Integrated EW system covering both communication segment and the non- efforts, initiates partnerships and oversees various administrative tasks. communication segment on High Mobility Vehicles. Her expertise & skills include: Ÿ Leadership and People Management Ÿ Project Management Organisation Profile Ÿ Communication BEL is premier electronics company for the development, manufacture of Ÿ Business Management professional-grade electronic equipment, systems and components. BEL has achieved progressive self-reliance in designing and manufacturing of equipment for Avionics, Communication, Electronic Warfare, Radars, Sonars, Opto- Organisation Profile Electronics, C4I, Tank Electronics, Space Electronics, Civil Aviation, Medicare, Solar Photovoltaic based Systems and Gun Upgrade. The CRM Asia, a global not-for-profit organization formulated for developing a network of Customer and Information Officers community and offering audits, guidance, consulting and support in accelerating the ever-growing field of Areas of Interest Customer Relationship and Experience Management. They are working towards developing a real time cyber secure supply chain communications model for n Aeronautical MRO, Communications, Cyber Security, Space & Seek Co- defense organisations which is effective and engaged. development, Co-production & ToT

Areas of Interest n Communications, Cyber Security & Seek Co-development, Co-production & ToT

14 15 Dominic Savio Cardoso Raju Ranjan Thakur DGM (Production) Deputy General Manager Goa Shipyard Limited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Vasco-Da-Gama - 403802, Goa, India 101-104 Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas, New Delhi T : +91-832-2512152/ 2513954/ 2512359 Delhi, India M : +91-9822154238 F : +91-832-2513870/2513943/2513260/ 2512148 T : +91-11-23705379 E : [email protected] M : +91-9654308380 W : www.goashipyard.com F : +91-11-23701141 E : [email protected] W : hal-india.co.in

Profile Profile Dominic has been serving in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry for almost 18 R. R. Thakur has more than 22 years experience in Aerospace and Defence years. He have been associated with various new shipbuilding projects for Indian Industry and has been instrumental in promulgation of Defence offset Coast Guard and . Presently he have been assigned as the Project Coordinating Manager for an Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard. policy. Presently heading Business Development and Export Vertical in HAL-Delhi. Projects Handled by him include, Fast Patrol Vessels, Offshore Vessels and Sail training Ship for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Qualification : BE(Mechanical Engg), M. E (Industrial Engineering), P.G.D.M Organisation Profile Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace Organisation Profile and defence company based in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is governed under Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) established in 1957, is a leading ISO 9001-2015 the management of the Indian Ministry of Defence. certified shipyard on the West Coast of India, functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. The government-owned corporation is primarily involved in the operations of the aerospace industry. These include manufacturing and assembly of GSL is strategically located on the banks of river Zuari in Goa, a major international tourist destination well connected by its international airport and major port enroute aircraft, navigation and related communication equipment and airports all important shipping lines. operation. Hindustan Aeronautics has a long history of collaboration with Beginning as a small barge building yard, GSL has garnered reputation as one of the several other international and domestic aerospace agencies such as most sophisticated ship builders in the Country. For over four decades, GSL has Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sukhoi Aviation Corporation, Elbit designed, built and commissioned a wide range of sophisticated vessels for varied Systems, Israel Aircraft Industries, RSK MiG, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce applications in the defence and commercial sectors with special expertise in plc, Dassault Aviation, MBDA, EADS, Tupolev, Ilyushin Design Bureau, building modern patrol vessels of Steel and Aluminium hull structure. Dornier Flugzeugwerke, the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation. Areas of Interest n Shipbuilding and Repair & Seek Co-development, Co-production & ToT Areas of Interest n Aeronautical MRO

16 17 Dominic Savio Cardoso Raju Ranjan Thakur DGM (Production) Deputy General Manager Goa Shipyard Limited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Vasco-Da-Gama - 403802, Goa, India 101-104 Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas, New Delhi T : +91-832-2512152/ 2513954/ 2512359 Delhi, India M : +91-9822154238 F : +91-832-2513870/2513943/2513260/ 2512148 T : +91-11-23705379 E : [email protected] M : +91-9654308380 W : www.goashipyard.com F : +91-11-23701141 E : [email protected] W : hal-india.co.in

Profile Profile Dominic has been serving in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry for almost 18 R. R. Thakur has more than 22 years experience in Aerospace and Defence years. He have been associated with various new shipbuilding projects for Indian Industry and has been instrumental in promulgation of Defence offset Coast Guard and Indian Navy. Presently he have been assigned as the Project Coordinating Manager for an Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard. policy. Presently heading Business Development and Export Vertical in HAL-Delhi. Projects Handled by him include, Fast Patrol Vessels, Offshore Vessels and Sail training Ship for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Qualification : BE(Mechanical Engg), M. E (Industrial Engineering), P.G.D.M Organisation Profile Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace Organisation Profile and defence company based in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is governed under Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) established in 1957, is a leading ISO 9001-2015 the management of the Indian Ministry of Defence. certified shipyard on the West Coast of India, functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. The government-owned corporation is primarily involved in the operations of the aerospace industry. These include manufacturing and assembly of GSL is strategically located on the banks of river Zuari in Goa, a major international tourist destination well connected by its international airport and major port enroute aircraft, navigation and related communication equipment and airports all important shipping lines. operation. Hindustan Aeronautics has a long history of collaboration with Beginning as a small barge building yard, GSL has garnered reputation as one of the several other international and domestic aerospace agencies such as most sophisticated ship builders in the Country. For over four decades, GSL has Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sukhoi Aviation Corporation, Elbit designed, built and commissioned a wide range of sophisticated vessels for varied Systems, Israel Aircraft Industries, RSK MiG, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce applications in the defence and commercial sectors with special expertise in plc, Dassault Aviation, MBDA, EADS, Tupolev, Ilyushin Design Bureau, building modern patrol vessels of Steel and Aluminium hull structure. Dornier Flugzeugwerke, the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation. Areas of Interest n Shipbuilding and Repair & Seek Co-development, Co-production & ToT Areas of Interest n Aeronautical MRO

16 17 Surjeet Singh Vipul Bharat Thakur Proprietor Manager Jupitor Tools Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited K-55 New Mahavir Nagar Dockyard Road, Mazgaon, Mumbai - 400 010 New Delhi-110018, India Mahrashtra, India M : +91-9810891489 T : +91-22-23763348 F : +91-11-40644527 M : +91-9869077365 E : [email protected], [email protected] F : +91-22-23738159 W : www.jupitortools.com E : [email protected], [email protected] W : www.mazagondock.in

Profile Profile Surjeet Singh is the proprietor of Jupitor Tools. Mr. Singh is a Graduate in B.Com and Vipul Thakur is a Mechanical Engineer. He joined Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Technically qualified in Aircraft Communication system and Mechanical project Limited in November 2010. He works in Shipbuilding Design department and is also design & Innovation. a member of their International Marketing Team. His job profile is to survey international markets for export of military and commercial vessels.

Organisation Profile Organisation Profile Jupitor Tools was established in 1999 and is registered with Ministry of Defence Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), aptly called “Shipbuilders to the and related organisations. Manufacturer of Aircrew Pilot Helmets and Oxygen Nation”, is one of India's Premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Masks / Flying Clothing spares and equipments. High Quality Mechanical spares, In shipyard under the Ministry of Defence. Since 1960, MDL has built a total of 795 House high Tech Tool-Room and Plastic injection Molding facility with latest vessels including 25 warships and 3 submarines. The range of warships ranges CNC/CAD-CAM technology Machines for manufacturing high quality components from Missile Boats, Corvettes to frontline stealth Frigates and Destroyers. MDL has and able to development in new projects such as metal machining products, plastic also delivered cargo ships, passenger ships, supply vessels, multipurpose support parts, sheet metal components, Aluminum pressure die casting etc. vessel, water tankers, tugs, dredgers, fishing trawlers, barges & border out posts for various customers in India as well as abroad.

Areas of Interest Areas of Interest n Shipbuilding and Repair, Technical Textiles, Communications & Seek Co- n Shipbuilding and Repair development, Co-production n Export all kinds of warships and commercial vessels. n Transfer of Technology and imparting training in construction of Large Warships, auxiliary boats and ferries. n Refits / Modernisation / life extension refits of existing ships and crafts n Facilitate setting up a shipyard for construction and first line repairs of warships. n Training the technical team in ship repairs and trials methodology.

18 19 Surjeet Singh Vipul Bharat Thakur Proprietor Manager Jupitor Tools Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited K-55 New Mahavir Nagar Dockyard Road, Mazgaon, Mumbai - 400 010 New Delhi-110018, India Mahrashtra, India M : +91-9810891489 T : +91-22-23763348 F : +91-11-40644527 M : +91-9869077365 E : [email protected], [email protected] F : +91-22-23738159 W : www.jupitortools.com E : [email protected], [email protected] W : www.mazagondock.in

Profile Profile Surjeet Singh is the proprietor of Jupitor Tools. Mr. Singh is a Graduate in B.Com and Vipul Thakur is a Mechanical Engineer. He joined Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Technically qualified in Aircraft Communication system and Mechanical project Limited in November 2010. He works in Shipbuilding Design department and is also design & Innovation. a member of their International Marketing Team. His job profile is to survey international markets for export of military and commercial vessels.

Organisation Profile Organisation Profile Jupitor Tools was established in 1999 and is registered with Ministry of Defence Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), aptly called “Shipbuilders to the and related organisations. Manufacturer of Aircrew Pilot Helmets and Oxygen Nation”, is one of India's Premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Masks / Flying Clothing spares and equipments. High Quality Mechanical spares, In shipyard under the Ministry of Defence. Since 1960, MDL has built a total of 795 House high Tech Tool-Room and Plastic injection Molding facility with latest vessels including 25 warships and 3 submarines. The range of warships ranges CNC/CAD-CAM technology Machines for manufacturing high quality components from Missile Boats, Corvettes to frontline stealth Frigates and Destroyers. MDL has and able to development in new projects such as metal machining products, plastic also delivered cargo ships, passenger ships, supply vessels, multipurpose support parts, sheet metal components, Aluminum pressure die casting etc. vessel, water tankers, tugs, dredgers, fishing trawlers, barges & border out posts for various customers in India as well as abroad.

Areas of Interest Areas of Interest n Shipbuilding and Repair, Technical Textiles, Communications & Seek Co- n Shipbuilding and Repair development, Co-production n Export all kinds of warships and commercial vessels. n Transfer of Technology and imparting training in construction of Large Warships, auxiliary boats and ferries. n Refits / Modernisation / life extension refits of existing ships and crafts n Facilitate setting up a shipyard for construction and first line repairs of warships. n Training the technical team in ship repairs and trials methodology.

18 19 Major General Anil Kumar Oberoi (Retd.) 4) Ballistic Shield President – Defence 5) Combustible Cartridge Cases for Tank & Artillery Ammunition. SMPP Private Limited 6) Boron Carbide Ceramic Plates M-17, NDSE Part II New Delhi, New Delhi - 110049 Delhi, India Company has won two National awards from Ministry of Defence, T : +91-8860080798 Government of India for contribution towards Indigenization of Defence E : [email protected], Stores in 2000 and Defence Technology Award in 2018. The company has [email protected] signed a contract with Ministry of Defence, Government of India of more W : www.smgroupindia.com than USD 100 million to supply 186138 Bullet Proof Jackets to the Indian Army. They have also received a prestigious order to supply 22000 Ballistic Helmets to the Indian Army. Profile

Major General Anil Kumar Oberoi is a retired Indian Army officer who had Areas of Interest commanded the largest division of Indian Army. He is now the president of SMPP Private Limited. He has 38 years of experience of combat and 8 years n Interested in Technology/Co-production/Joint Venture for the manufacturing of of corporate experience with full knowledge of protection required by a Ballistic Protection Products (Bulletproof Jackets/Bullet Proof Helmets) and other personal protective items including Vehicle Armor & Aircraft Armor. soldier for anti-terrorism operation. He has deep knowledge of all the weapons and military equipment.

Organisation Profile SM Carapace Armor (A unit of SMPP Private Limited) is the largest manufacturer of Ballistic Protection Products based in India. Founded in 1985, we are an ISO 9001:2015 company manufacturing superior quality products that are being used by companies like Airbus, Boeing, and many more. Company exporting their products to Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Spain, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Egypt etc. Product range includes: 1) Ballistic Vest/Jackets 2) Ballistic Helmets 3) Hard Armor Plates

20 21 Major General Anil Kumar Oberoi (Retd.) 4) Ballistic Shield President – Defence 5) Combustible Cartridge Cases for Tank & Artillery Ammunition. SMPP Private Limited 6) Boron Carbide Ceramic Plates M-17, NDSE Part II New Delhi, New Delhi - 110049 Delhi, India Company has won two National awards from Ministry of Defence, T : +91-8860080798 Government of India for contribution towards Indigenization of Defence E : [email protected], Stores in 2000 and Defence Technology Award in 2018. The company has [email protected] signed a contract with Ministry of Defence, Government of India of more W : www.smgroupindia.com than USD 100 million to supply 186138 Bullet Proof Jackets to the Indian Army. They have also received a prestigious order to supply 22000 Ballistic Helmets to the Indian Army. Profile

Major General Anil Kumar Oberoi is a retired Indian Army officer who had Areas of Interest commanded the largest division of Indian Army. He is now the president of SMPP Private Limited. He has 38 years of experience of combat and 8 years n Interested in Technology/Co-production/Joint Venture for the manufacturing of of corporate experience with full knowledge of protection required by a Ballistic Protection Products (Bulletproof Jackets/Bullet Proof Helmets) and other personal protective items including Vehicle Armor & Aircraft Armor. soldier for anti-terrorism operation. He has deep knowledge of all the weapons and military equipment.

Organisation Profile SM Carapace Armor (A unit of SMPP Private Limited) is the largest manufacturer of Ballistic Protection Products based in India. Founded in 1985, we are an ISO 9001:2015 company manufacturing superior quality products that are being used by companies like Airbus, Boeing, and many more. Company exporting their products to Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Spain, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Egypt etc. Product range includes: 1) Ballistic Vest/Jackets 2) Ballistic Helmets 3) Hard Armor Plates

20 21 Vinod Kumar Lahoti Jayant Singh Proprietor Senior Manager Vandana Trading Company Invest India 27, Brabourne Road, 3rd Floor, Room No. – 313 First Floor, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, Maulana Azad Road, New Kolkata-700001, West Bengal, India Delhi - 110011, India T : +91-11-23048145 T : +91-33-22623797 M : +91-9205395570 M : +91-9331105536 E : [email protected] F : +91-33-22623798 W : www.investindia.gov.in E : [email protected]

Profile Profile Vinod is a Post graduate in commerce. He has over 30 years of business Jayant Singh is a Senior Investment Specialist at Invest India, the National experience. He is member of various chambers of commerce and trade, and Investment Promotion Agency of the Government of India. In his current role, he actively participates in activities to support progress of economy of India. leads the Aerospace & Defence sector and the Germany & Eastern Europe teams at Invest India. Jayant has previously worked for the Institute of South Asian Studies in Singapore, Organisation Profile a think tank funded by the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Vandana Trading Company, a 43 years old organization in the field of international Trade and Industry, and the National Defence University in Washington DC. trade is engaged in defense equipment & components imports and export of tea He has a Bachelor's degree from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and a machinery. Ordnance Factories, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Army Base Workshops are Master's Degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington major customers in India for Defense supplies. Exports to various units in Kenya, University. Srilanka for Tea Machinery.

Organisation Profile Areas of Interest Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India n Technical Textiles, Communications, Cyber Security, Space under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It facilitates and empowers all investors under the 'Make in India' initiative to establish and operate their businesses in India. Our team consists of domain and functional experts that provide sector-and state-specific inputs, and hand-holding support to investors through the entire investment cycle.

22 23 Vinod Kumar Lahoti Jayant Singh Proprietor Senior Manager Vandana Trading Company Invest India 27, Brabourne Road, 3rd Floor, Room No. – 313 First Floor, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, Maulana Azad Road, New Kolkata-700001, West Bengal, India Delhi - 110011, India T : +91-11-23048145 T : +91-33-22623797 M : +91-9205395570 M : +91-9331105536 E : [email protected] F : +91-33-22623798 W : www.investindia.gov.in E : [email protected]

Profile Profile Vinod is a Post graduate in commerce. He has over 30 years of business Jayant Singh is a Senior Investment Specialist at Invest India, the National experience. He is member of various chambers of commerce and trade, and Investment Promotion Agency of the Government of India. In his current role, he actively participates in activities to support progress of economy of India. leads the Aerospace & Defence sector and the Germany & Eastern Europe teams at Invest India. Jayant has previously worked for the Institute of South Asian Studies in Singapore, Organisation Profile a think tank funded by the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Vandana Trading Company, a 43 years old organization in the field of international Trade and Industry, and the National Defence University in Washington DC. trade is engaged in defense equipment & components imports and export of tea He has a Bachelor's degree from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and a machinery. Ordnance Factories, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Army Base Workshops are Master's Degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington major customers in India for Defense supplies. Exports to various units in Kenya, University. Srilanka for Tea Machinery.

Organisation Profile Areas of Interest Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India n Technical Textiles, Communications, Cyber Security, Space under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It facilitates and empowers all investors under the 'Make in India' initiative to establish and operate their businesses in India. Our team consists of domain and functional experts that provide sector-and state-specific inputs, and hand-holding support to investors through the entire investment cycle.

22 23 Vivek Pandit Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Trade and Industry Associations, Overseas Assistant Secretary General Offices, Professional Institutions, Bi-national Chambers of Commerce, Corporate Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Bodies and private firms, it strives to brace up Indian business to go global by creating a conducive atmosphere. It speaks, directly and indirectly, for over Federation on House, 1 Tansen Marg 2,50,000 business units – small, medium and large – employing around 20 million New Delhi - 110001, India people. T : +91-11-23487391 M : +91-9811273473 F : +91-11-23765333 E : [email protected] Areas of Interest W : www.ficci.in n Domestic and international issues with regard to policy, business environment and global trade in Strategic Sectors like Defence & Aerospace, Civil Nuclear, Profile Space and Strategic Trade Controls.

Vivek Pandit is the Assistant Secretary General and in-charge of the Defence & Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Space, Nuclear and Strategic Trade Control divisions at FICCI. In career spanning over 24 years, Vivek has been actively involved in the policy interface between the private sector and stakeholders from the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces. He has represented FICCI in various forums and committees set up by MoD to evolve a policy framework for greater participation of private sector in defence production. During his tenure he has also been responsible for key areas like Intellectual Property Rights, Science & Technology and Textiles. He has extensive experience in policy work relating to his domain areas and has created powerful platforms for FICCI members for addressing sectoral issues. His mandate is to work closely with industry, government, think tanks, multilateral institutions and other stakeholders to usher in policy changes in these sectors to make Indian Industry globally competitive. Vivek has presented papers highlighting policy reforms sought by industry at various domestic and international forums. Vivek is a post graduate in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.

Organisation Profile

With more than nine decades of history behind, closely inter-woven with the economic development of India, FICCI has led Industry and Business in the task on nation-building. Backed by a nationwide network of regional, state and local

24 25 Vivek Pandit Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Trade and Industry Associations, Overseas Assistant Secretary General Offices, Professional Institutions, Bi-national Chambers of Commerce, Corporate Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Bodies and private firms, it strives to brace up Indian business to go global by creating a conducive atmosphere. It speaks, directly and indirectly, for over Federation on House, 1 Tansen Marg 2,50,000 business units – small, medium and large – employing around 20 million New Delhi - 110001, India people. T : +91-11-23487391 M : +91-9811273473 F : +91-11-23765333 E : [email protected] Areas of Interest W : www.ficci.in n Domestic and international issues with regard to policy, business environment and global trade in Strategic Sectors like Defence & Aerospace, Civil Nuclear, Profile Space and Strategic Trade Controls.

Vivek Pandit is the Assistant Secretary General and in-charge of the Defence & Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Space, Nuclear and Strategic Trade Control divisions at FICCI. In career spanning over 24 years, Vivek has been actively involved in the policy interface between the private sector and stakeholders from the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces. He has represented FICCI in various forums and committees set up by MoD to evolve a policy framework for greater participation of private sector in defence production. During his tenure he has also been responsible for key areas like Intellectual Property Rights, Science & Technology and Textiles. He has extensive experience in policy work relating to his domain areas and has created powerful platforms for FICCI members for addressing sectoral issues. His mandate is to work closely with industry, government, think tanks, multilateral institutions and other stakeholders to usher in policy changes in these sectors to make Indian Industry globally competitive. Vivek has presented papers highlighting policy reforms sought by industry at various domestic and international forums. Vivek is a post graduate in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.

Organisation Profile

With more than nine decades of history behind, closely inter-woven with the economic development of India, FICCI has led Industry and Business in the task on nation-building. Backed by a nationwide network of regional, state and local

24 25 Notes Notes Established 90 years ago, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organization in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence, its industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies.

A non-government, not-for-prot organization, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. From inuencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policy makers and civil society, FICCI articulates the views and concerns of industry, reaching out to over 2,50,000 companies. FICCI serves its members from large (domestic and global companies) and MSME sectors as well as the public sector, drawing its strength from diverse regional chambers of commerce and industry.

The Chamber with its presence in 14 states and 10 countries provides a platform for networking and consensus-building within and across sectors and is the rst port of call for Indian industry, policy makers and the international business community.