SECTION I

Policy Scan

Govt. policy, business procedures & regulations

New Policy to Boost Defence, Private Sector Synergy

Notifications:

SECTION II

Industry Scan

+	General
+	IT & Services
+	Telecom
+	Consumer Electronics

SECTION III

Business Opportunities/Enquiries/

Meetings

Business Enquiry for Manufacture of  GPS Based Onboard Units

SECTION IV

Coming Events &

General Information

ELECTRONIC INDIA 2008

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore – Sept.2-5, 2008

IPCA EXPO 2008 (Co-hosting with electronic India 2008)

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore – Sept.2-5, 2008

GLOBALTRONICS 2008

SUNTEC, Singapore – Sept.9-12, 2008

ELCOMP India 2008 – 4th Annual International Exhibition, Conference and Procurement Show

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,  Sep. 10-12, 2008

TAITRONICS INDIA 2008

Chennai Trade Center, Chennai, Tamilnadu – Sept. 11-13, 2008

CANTON FAIR 2008 (China Import & Export Fair)

Guangzhou, China, Oct. 15-19, 2008

India Telecomm 2008

New Delhi, Dec. 11-13, 2008

ELE TRADE 2009/NEPCON WORLD JAPAN

Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, Jan. 28-30, 2009

SECTION V

Elcina Events, Activities & Services

ELCINA-CKM Workshop on “Six Sigma Quality – An Overview” - ELCINA House, New Delhi, on 23rd August, 2008

Introductory Workshop TO ELCINA-CBI Export Coaching Programme at  ELCINA House, New Delhi, 5th Aug/08

Nominations invited for the Membership of the Executive Committee of ELCINA for 2007-08

ELCINA’s AGM & Presentation Ceremony of ELCINA-D&B Awards 2007-08 scheduled at New Delhi on 10th Sept/08

Participation in India Pavillion at Taitronics Taipei 2008 And/Or Business Delegation to the Show

New ELCINA Directory of Indian Electronics Industry for 2008

Tata to invest $2 billion in Andhra Aerospace SEZ 

FDI in China goes up 45.6%

Dell seeing strong demand in India

PC makers line up compact laptops for Indian youth

ASUS to seek 30K EE PCs a month in India 

Intel launches next generation of its wireless chip

IT sector growth may dip in 2008-09, Nasscom 

RCom orders 5m GSM handsets

RCom users rise to more than 50 mn

Vodafone revenue up 19%

Idea Cellular Q1 net down at Rs.269.53 crore

Bharti rides on 75 lakh new users, posts 34% profit jump

Videocon to make Dubai its international export hub

Durable cost  likely to rely on dole-outs to beat inflation

Panasonic lines up Rs.850 crore for India 

Sony to double ad budget for LCD TV 

Samsung to foray into digital photo frames & projectors 

Policy Scan Govt. Policy, Business Procedures & Regulations

New Policy to Boost Defence, Private Sector Synergy

The new Defence Procurement Policy 2008 (DPP), that is expected to be released shortly and likely to be operative from 1st August, 2008, envisages greater role for the private sector in supplying much needed equipment to the country’s armed forces. According to the Defence Minister, Shri A.K. Antony, the government’s endeavour is to achieve maximum synergy between the defence, public & private sectors, in order to create a competitive defence technology edge and strengthen the industry base in the country. The new purchase policy is expected to promote indigenization and encourage wider representation on panels doing technical evaluation of indigenously designed military platform.

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Notifications

• Policy circular No.17/RE-08/2004-2009 date 4th July  2008 : Clarification regarding submission of multiple applications and part payments for claiming deemed export benefits under para 8.3.1. of HBP.  It has been clarified that in respect of all the claims arising for a particular calendar month/quarter (as per option of the applicant), a single consolidated application should be filed within the stipulated time period.

• Press Release No.402/92/2006-MC (29 of 2008) date 3rd July  2008 : This press release relates to the amendment notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to the Industrial Park Schemes 2008 under sub-section (4) of section 80IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 2nd July, 2008. According to the amended scheme, the ambit of “industrial activity’ has been expanded to include (i) research and experimental development, (ii) development of computer software and (iii) information technology enabled services. The minimum constructed floor area has been reduced to 15,000 square meters (from the earlier 50,000 square meters), the area allocated or to be allocated to industrial units has been reduced to 75% of the allocable area (from earlier 90%), and provision has been made to allocate area for commercial activity with a cap of 10% of the allocable area.

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Industry Scan

Tata to invest $2 billion in Andhra Aerospace SEZ 

Giving a major thrust to its aerospace and defence businesses, the Tata Group has proposed to establish aerospace and defence products manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The company has finally identified the SEZ promoted by APIIC and approached the AP government for allotting 50 acres of land in the SEZ. The manufacturing facility will be established by Tata Advanced Systems, a Tata Group company, which is already engaged in this business. The Tata Group had already signed a cooperation agreement with the Israel Aerospace Industries covering a wide range of defence and aerospace products, and also have agreements with other global majors like Boeing for production of aerospace components.

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FDI in China goes up 45.6%

According to press reports, China attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $52.4 billion in the first half of 2008, a robust 45.6% jump compared to the same period of the last year, Foreign enterprises invested $42.4 billion in China from January to June and its economy grew 10.6% year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2008.

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IT & Services

Dell seeing strong demand in India

World’s second-largest computer maker Dell is bullish on India and is seeing rising demand from consumers, small and medium businesses, government, financial services and education sectors. The company, which has a plant in Tamil Nadu, is witnessing rapid pick-up of business in new categories of consumers.

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PC makers line up compact laptops for Indian youth

After witnessing a not-so-happening market for the ultra small laptops in India over the last few years, hardware manufacturers are all set to experiment with a new segment of small and compact laptops.  Unlike ultra thin laptops, that were as small as 7 inch in size and were largely used to meet the internet surfing requirements, these are about 8.9 inch and are fully loaded to meet the needs of corporate work. HP launched its 8.9 inch Mini Notebook in India in June and ASUS’s 8.9 inch and 10 inch laptops are expected to hit the market by August, 2008. Dell and Acer are likely to follow suit. These laptops are expected to be priced between Rs.30,000 and Rs.40,000.  

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ASUS to seek 30K EE PCs a month in India  

ASUS, the Chinese manufacturer of desktops, laptops, and handsets, which launched its second version of the EE PC on 24th July/08 in Mumbai, expects to sell about 30,000 units per month here in three month’s time, although it has been able to sell only 10,000 units of the products since its launch a few months back in India. However, IDC India analysts do not see any such huge surge in India that is unfulfilled. The market has still not matured here and they expect growth only after Dec/08 when domestic and global conditions are likely to improve. According to IDC’s India Q1 PC Tracker report, of the total shipment of 1,760,329 laptops in India, ultra-portables comprised of only 6%.

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Intel launches next generation of its wireless chip

Intel, the world’s top PC chip maker, on 15th July/08 launched in Taipei the next-generation of its Centrino wireless chip that it hopes will provide a new revenue stream amid a broader push into mobile technologies. The launch of the Centrino 2, previously code named Montevina, came after a delay of several months and was decidedly lower key than the launch of the first Centriono chips in 2003. The chips are mainly intended to go into notebook computers, as the PC industry moves to more mobile devices with new lighter technologies and development of new wireless networks.

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IT sector growth may dip in 2008-09, Nasscom 

According to NASSCOM, the Indian IT industry which has been clocking an impressive growth rate in recent years, is likely to see a slow down in 2008-09 due to competition from China, Philippines and Sri Lanka. The growth rate might come down by 6% due to the competition, besides economic uncertainty and lesser IT spends. A recent survey by NASSCOM revealed the industry grew by 28 to 29% in the last years, but their forecast is that it will go down to 22-24% in 2008-09. However, it would not have any impact on the long-term prospects of the sector which is set to cross the $60 billion mark this year.

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RCom orders 5m GSM handsets 

Reliance Communications (RCOM), which is finalizing plans for a pan-India GSM rollout, has placed orders for 5 million GSM handsets with leading manufacturers such as Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and China’s ZTE. The company plans to use these five million handsets as part of plan to offer bundled GSM connections. Rcom has also plans to source handsets from other players, such as Fly Mobile, Samsung and China’s Huawei. According to sources, most of these handsets would cater to the mid and low-end category.

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RCom users rise to more than 50 mn

According to data from TRAI, Reliance Communications (RCom) has added 1.74 million mobile users in June/08, taking its total to more than 50 million. The company added 5 million subscribers during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 (April-June).  Reliance Communications, fully IP enabled wireless network, covers 20,000 towns and 4.5 lakh Indian villages.

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Vodafone revenue up 19% 

Vodafone Plc, the world’s largest mobile service provider by revenue, announced a 19.1% jump in its quarterly revenue for the quarter ended June 2008.  During the three months ended June/08, the company added 8.5 million subscribers across the world and the total stood at 269 million. The firm registered more than 50% total revenue growth in India.

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Idea Cellular Q1 net down at Rs.269.53 crore

Idea Cellular posted a net profit of Rs.269.53 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2008, down by 12.66%, compared to Rs.308.62 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The net profit declined due to forex losses incurred during the quarter. The total income rose to Rs.2,177.79 crore during the quarter under review, as against Rs.1,477.53 crore in the comparable quarter a year ago.

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Bharti rides on 75 lakh new users, posts 34% profit jump

On the back of adding a massive 75.09 lakh subscribers in Q1, which is the company’s largest ever net addition in a single quarter, Bharti Airtel Ltd posted a 34% jump in its net profit for the quarter ended June 2008, at Rs.2,025 crore as against Rs.1,511.60 crore in the same period of last fiscal.

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Indian mobile VAS market to hit $2 billion in 2008 - PWC

According to a report by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), following a dip in revenues from voice-based services, Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS) is all set to see a phenomenal growth across the world. The Indian mobile VAS market is expected to grow to $2 billion in 2008. Currently, mobile VAS in the country accounts for 10% of the operator’s revenue, which is likely to reach 18% by 2010. The mobile music segment is also set to fuel up with user spending on mobile music expected to increase to $32.2 billion in 2010 compared to $13.7 in 2007. 

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Videocon to make Dubai its international export hub

In line with its global ambitions, Indian durable major Videocon Industries is all set to make Dubai its next global export hub for the Middle-East, Africa, Europe and South America. According to Mr. V.N. Dhoot, Chairman of Videocon, Dubai is strategically located for company’s global export operations to various other markets. The company, which plans to take their entire exports from $47.5 million to $100 million this year, will be shipping its appliances and electronic products through the Jebel Ali port, which is UAE’s flagship terminal and also the world’s largest container port. The Middle-East countries comprise 35-40% of Videocon’s total exports. Dubai is also for re-export purposes for products ranging from refrigerators, washing machines and ACs to colour televisions, DVD players and others across categories to various continents. The company will use Videocon and Kenstar brand name to export products, even as the company is an umbrella brand for many brands such as Electrolux, Thomson, Kenstar, among others.

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Durable cost likely to rely on dole-outs to beat inflation

Consumer durables makers may be forced to offer discounts and freebies to woo consumers in the wake of inflationary trends, which have dampened buying sentiments. Already grappling with rising input costs and thinning profit margins, the industry is hoping that new models and fresh launches will entice consumer to showrooms. Currently, most of the companies seem hesitant to dole out usual discounts and freebies in a bid to protect margins.

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Panasonic lines up Rs.850 crore for India 

Aiming to cash in on the growing domestic consumer durables market, Japan-based Panasonic plans to invest Rs.850 crore ($200 million) over the next three years in brand positioning and modernizing its facilities. The company, which also plans to set up new units, is eyeing to triple its revenue from India operations in the next three years from the current $350 million (about Rs.1,500 crore) with plans to set up 200 brand stores.

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Sony to double ad budget for LCD TV  

Sony India is aiming to clock a turnover of Rs.4,000 crore this year (from Rs.3,000 crore last year) and is doubling its advertising and marketing campaign budget for LCD Televisions. The company also plans to bring in new products, such as fresh ranges of Vaio laptops and MP3 players by Sept/08, and a new range of digital imaging products by Jan-Feb, 2009.

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Samsung to foray into digital photo frames & projectors  

Samsung India has announced its foray into projectors and digital photo frames. The firm pegged the size of the domestic market for projectors at 66,000 units, of which 5% is accounted by the professional movie grade segment. The company is aiming for a 30-35% market share in digital photo frames, which has so far been mainly catered to by unbranded Chinese products.

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Business Opportunities/ Enquiries/ Meetings

BUSINESS ENQUIRY FOR MANUFACTURE OF GPS BASED ONBOARD UNITS

(E-mail circular dated 16th July, 2008)

iFleet Solutions & Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary company of EFKON AG, Austria is seeking manufacturing partners for their "Onboard Units" in India. EFKON AG has rich experience in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) domain and have executed many large scale projects worldwide in the ITS arena including tolling (toll plaza, Free flow, satellite tolling), Traffic management & enforcement, Radio & control room solutions for Mission Critical applications, Parking management, payment management etc. EFKON is having its presence in India since 2000. They have established as a market leader in highway tolling and fuel loyalty management (with HPCL and ICICI).

 
iFleet is planning to launch GPS based onboard units in India initially for vehicle tracking applications and plans to move forward towards multi-applications like vehicle to infrastructure, vehicle to vehicle & vehicle to satellite communications.

 
iFleet is seeking a partner in India who can manufacture On Board Units based on their design. The design and the prototypes will be provided by their German counterpart. While the volume of business is not disclosed, there is likely to be a substantial requirement.

 
Interested members may kindly respond  to :

Ms. Sindhu Warrier, Manager-Technical Services,

iFleet solutions and services (an EFKON group company), Navi Mumbai.

s.warrier@efkon.com

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Coming Event & General Information

ELECTRONIC INDIA 2008

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore – Sept.2-5, 2008

Electronic India 2008 is being organized by Messe Munchen GmBH, Munich, at BIEC, Bangalore during Sept. 2-5, 2008. This is the 9^th International exhibition and conference for electronic components, assemblies, materials and production technologies. The Exhibitor Profile includes: Semiconductors, Sensors, Relays, switches and interconnection technology, Passive components, Motors/drives, Cables, Assemblies and subsystems, ED/EDA and test and measurement technology, Displays, Power supplies, Packaging, Materials processing, Manufacturing equipment and logistics for PCBs and other circuit carriers, Technologies in cable processing, Soldering technology, Manufacturing equipment and logistics for assemblies, modules and hybrids, General operation aids and production subsystems, Production-related services.

For more information, please contact the organizers

MMI India Pvt.Ltd, 23, Deccan Court, S.V Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai. 400 050, info@mmi-india.in, Tel: +91 22 26452101/ 02/ 03, Telefax: +91 22 26516372

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IPCA EXPO 2008 (Co-hosting with electronic India 2008)

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore – Sept.2-5, 2008

Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA) is holding its Expo 2008 co-hosting with electronic India 2008 this year in Bangalore during Sept.2-5, 2008.  Full details – Brochure, Registration Form etc – are available in their website – www.ipcaindia.org. Members may kindly visit the same for participation. IPCA has offered special discounted rate on the booking charges for ELCINA members.

For more details and participation, please contact : Mr. R. Chellappa, Secretary General, Indian Printed Circuit Association, SRI, # 690, First Floor, 6 A Cross, 3 Block, Behind BDA Shopping Complex, KORAMANGALA, Bangalore 560 034

Telephone: 91-80-25505029, 25505028, Fax: 91-80-25505149

Email: ipca@ipcaindia.org

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GLOBALTRONICS 2008

SUNTEC, Singapore – Sept.9-12, 2008

Global TRONICS 2008 is being organized by Reed Exhibitions in SUNTEC, Singapore, during Sept. 9-12, 2008. For more information, visit: www.globaltronics.com.sg or contact: Ms. Boon Kia Min Tel: (65) 6780 4613, Fax: (65) 6588 3798; Email: kiamin.boon@reedexpo.com.sg  

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ELCOMP India 2008 – 4^th Annual International Exhibition, Conference and Procurement Show

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi,  Sep. 10-12, 2008

After successfully organising ELCOMP in 2005, 2006 & 2007, ELCINA and Exhibitions India have announced the 4^th edition of ELCOMP INDIA 2008 to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, during September 10-12, 2008. The theme for ELCOMP India 2008 is “Showcasing the Electronic Hardware Industry – From Design to Manufacturing”.

As in the past years, ELCOMP INDIA 2008 will provide a platform to showcase electronic hardware, components, subsystems as well as capital equipment and machines for the manufacture of electronic hardware and EMS providers. Over the last three years, ELCOMP India has established itself as an effective platform bringing together domestic and international players. It is emerging as the best business development forum for the Indian electronic industry.

Exhibitor Profile in ELCOMP India 2008:

• Electronic Hardware· 

• Electronic Components (ICs, Semiconductors, Connectors, Passive Components – capacitors, resistors etc.)

• Raw Materials and accessories

• Optoelectronics

• Printed Circuit Boards & Machinery

• Wires & Cables

• EMS/CMS

• Power Electronics

• Tools, dies & Moulds

• SMT and Packaging machinery

• Test and Assemblies

• Electronic Design Tools and systems

• Microprocessors

• Service providers to electronics industry

ELCOMP India 2008 will also showcase two new segments, Embedded Design and Test & Measurement by adding two focused pavilions viz. Embedded India and Sensor & Test India. Embedded technologies pervade all segments including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, consumer electronics, defence & aerospace and are defining development of new components. The Sensor & Test pavilion will focus on a market which is witnessing rapid technological developments. The usage of modern equipments and machines by the industry has increased the demand for sensors and testing equipments in the country. The growing market for testing & measuring equipments is expected to attract major global players in the coming years.

ELCINA requests Members’ full support and active participation in ELCOMP INDIA 2008.  For more details and booking space, please visit www.elcompindia.com or the ELCINA website www.elcina.com or contact the ELCINA Secretariat or Exhibitions India office.

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TAITRONICS INDIA 2008

Chennai Trade Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Sept. 11-13, 2008

Taitronics India 2008 is being held during Sept. 11-13, 2008 at Chennai Trade Center (CTC) Complex, Hall 3, Nandambakkam, Chennai 600 089 (Tamilnadu).  This event is being organised by TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center) and TEEMA (Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association), with the support of Govt of Tamilnadu and CII.  The exhibit will include Consumer Electronics, Electric Appliance & Machinery, Electronic Components, Auto Parts & Accessories, Hand Tools, Wireless/Broadband, Service Industry etc.  For more information, please visit www.taitronics.org/india/index.shtml,

www.taipeitradeshows.com.tw/india2008/overview/general.shtml

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CANTON FAIR 2008 (China Import & Export Fair)

Guangzhou, China, Oct. 15-19, 2008

The next edition of the China Import & Export Fair (Canton Fair 2008) will be held at Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China, during Oct. 15-19, 2008.  Canton Fair is the world’s largest fair and according to available statistics, the last fair was visited by 192,013 buyers from 211 countries and regions.  In the last edition of the Fair held in April 2008 about 514 exhibitors participated in the International Pavilion and 18,207 exhibitors in the National Pavilion.  The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) has been appointed as the India Agent for participation in the International Pavilion for Canton Fair 2008.  The exhibit category includes Machinery & Equipment, Small vehicles & Spare parts, Electronics and IT Products, Household Electrical Appliances, Electronics & IP Productions, Hardware & Tools, Consumer Goods, Clocks, Watches, Optical Instruments etc. The cost of raw space is Rs.17,500/- per sqm (minimum 18 sqm) and Standard Booth size 9 sqm is Rs.1,71,000/-. 

According to FIEO, MDA Grant upto Rs.80,000/- is available towards booth charges to eligible exporters as per MDA Guidelines.  Exporters who are members of other Export Promotion Councils are also eligible for MDA grant provided other conditions are satisfied. 

For more information/clarification, please contact

MRD Division, FIEO, Niryat Bhawan, Rao Tula Ram Marg, Opp. Army Hospital Research & Referral, New Delhi 110 057

Telephone – 011 - 46042114, 46042136, 46042137

E-mail – fieomrd@yahoo.co.in, anandpseth@fieo.org or visit www.fieo.org

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India Telecomm 2008

New Delhi, Dec. 11-13, 2008

Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Govt of India, jointly with FICCI is organizing the third edition of INDIA TELECOM 2008 International Exhibition and Conference from December 11-13, 2008 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.  Other Associates are AUSPI, COAI, TEMA & WIMAX FORUM.  According to the organizers, India Telecom 2007 had received tremendous response with participation of 170 exhibitors including 58 overseas exhibitors from 22 countries and over 14214 business visitors.  The highlights of India Telecom 2008 are : Technical Seminars & Conferences, CEO’s Forum, Foregin National Pavilions, Open House Session with policy makers/regulation. 

For more details and participation, please visit their website – www.indiatelecom.org or contact Mr. Mayank Rastogi, Trade Fairs, FICCI, New Delhi

Tel: 011-23766917, Email: mayankrastogi@ficci.com

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ELE TRADE 2009/NEPCON WORLD

JAPAN Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, Jan. 28-30, 2009

This Event, which is the 10^th International Electronic Components Trade Show, is a powerful exhibition for all kinds of electronic components and devices, being organized by Reed Exhibitions in Japan during Jan.28-30, 2009.  According to the organizers, 60,000 visitors including concurrent held shows like Int’l Automotive Electronics Technology Expog, gather in this event. 

For more information and participation, please contact : ELE TRADE 2009 Show Management, Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd, Tokyo

Telephone:+81-3-33498502, Fax : +81-3-33494900, 

Email : eletrade@reedexpo.co.jp,  Website – http://www.eletrade.jp/

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ELCINA Events, Activities & Services

ELCINA-CKM Workshop on “Six Sigma Quality – An Overview” - ELCINA House, New Delhi, on 23rd August, 2008

After the launch of ELCINA Center for Knowledge Management (CKM) and the two works on ‘SPC” and “MSA”, which were organized successfully on 21st June and 26th July, 2008 respectively, the third Workshop on “Six Sigma Quality – An Overview” has been scheduled on Saturday, 23rd August, 2008, at ELCINA House, New Delhi. Through e-mail circular dated 31st July/08 and subsequent reminders, all ELCINA Members & non-Members have been invited to the workshop.    Last date for registration is 20th August, 2008. 

For participation, please contact Mr. V.K. Vadhwa, ELCINA House, New Delhi

Telephone – 011-26924597, 26928053

EMail - vijay@elcina.com, ckm@elcina.com or elcina@vsnl.com 

About the Workshop 

1.  Why Six Sigma Quality ?

The key to business success is doing the right thing the first time right, faster, better and more efficiently than the competition. The Six Sigma approach aims at achieving this. The main objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy through application of Six Sigma improvement projects that focus on process improvement and variation reduction.

The Six Sigma version of the Quality improvement initiative spread like wild fire across American Industry during the 1980’s.  Starting at Motorola, Six Sigma was adopted by corporate leaders such as General Electric, Sony, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Allied Signal.  Documented success stories record many millions of dollars of saving due to following the tenets of Six Sigma.

2. Course Abstract

• Role of Quality in manufacturing and service sector.
• Defining the ideal Quality value, real Quality value and the value of knowledge.
• What is Six Sigma, A statistical measure.
• Six Sigma as a goal, A classical view of performance, A bench mark strategy, A philosophy, A value, A metric
• Sigma Rating in terms of statistical definition of Six Sigma.
• Conventional Process Capability indices etc. and drawbacks
• Sigma conversion guidelines, A Breakthrough strategy – different phases and Road Map.
• Six Sigma Training and success factors.

3. Who will benefit most ?

All the technical and staff members of the industry as well as senior management members practicing Quality Improvement Techniques like SPC, Problem Solving, etc. and setting up benchmarks for Quality achievement standard.

This one day overview is a precursor to a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 3-Day Program. Those participating in this workshop will be at an advantage for the Green Belt Certification program.

4. Faculty

The Workshop will be conducted by the experts from prestigious and recognized Institutes of technology

5. Participation Charges

ELCINA / CEHA Members       Rs.1500 per participant

Non-Members                         Rs.1800 per participant

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Introductory Workshop TO ELCINA-CBI Export Coaching Programme at ELCINA House, New Delhi, 5th Aug/08

Through e-mail circular dated 3rd June, 2008 and subsequent communications, ELCINA has announced commencement of Export Coaching Program in partnership with CBI, The Netherlands. This program is specifically designed for companies looking to harness the EU market. Though there is a huge potential for exports of electronic components, parts and assemblies to the European Union from developing countries, it is not a simple task as exporters have to understand and overcome a variety of tariff and/or non-tariff barriers. The need of the hour is to get trained to explore this opportunity. ELCINA, utilizing its long-term relationship with CBI, has brought this opportunity for its Members. 

An introductory workshop is scheduled on 5th August, 2008 in ELCINA House, New Delhi, where experts from CBI will interact with the representatives of the companies interested to join the program. The workshop is free for Associate and Full Members of ELCINA.  Members are invited to take part in the workshop mentioned above to learn more about the project. Please confirm your participation by return email. More details can be seen at www.cbi.eu/ecs .

Along with the above mentioned mail, We have circulated, as attachments, the Project Document and Acquisition Letter for perusal of constituents. Members have been advised to go through the documents carefully to assess their eligibility to participate and let us know their interest to join this program.  A maximum of 10-15 companies will be selected for this program after discussions with the CBI experts who will assess the potential of the applicants to successfully participate in the program. Application form for this is available with ELCINA and will be sent on request. The form is also downloadable from their website. 

The Workshop is being organised on 5th August to ensure that interested companies understand the Program and do not have any problems in applying. The decision of the CBI consultants who will select the companies will be final.  Companies which participated in the earlier ELCINA-CBI Export Promotion Program (EPP)  of 2003, are not be eligible for applying for this program.

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Nominations invited for the Membership of the Executive Committee of ELCINA for 2007-08

Through circular No. ELCINA/A-3/C dated 9th July, 2008, nominations have been invited for filling up the vacancies in the Executive Committee for the year 2008-09. In terms of Clause 20 of the Articles of Association of ELCINA, half of the Executive Committee Members are to retire by rotation.  Those Members who were co-opted to the Committee in September 2007 will also retire at the AGM in September 2008. Members who were elected during last AGM held in September, 2007 will, however, continue to be Members of the Executive Committee for 2008-09 also. Seats to be filled in by Nomination/Election during AGM in Sept/08 will be 6 from Full Members, and 2 for Associate Members. Seats to be filled in by Cooption, which will be completed by the new Executive Committee at its meeting to be held immediately after AGM, will be 6 from Full Members, and 2 from Associate Members.  Last date for receipt of Nominations is 20th August, 2008.

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ELCINA’s AGM & Presentation Ceremony of ELCINA-D&B Awards 2007-08 scheduled at New Delhi on 10th Sept/08

The next Annual General Meeting of ELCINA is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 10th Sept/08, coinciding with the inauguration of 4th ELCOMP India 2008. The same evening, the Presentation Ceremony of ELCINA-D&B Awards 2007-08 is also being organized. Formal notice/circular for AGM and the Award Function will be issued in due course.

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Participation in India Pavillion at Taitronics Taipei 2008 And/Or Business Delegation to the Show

Through email circular dated 29th May/08, all members have been informed of the offer received from the Taiwan External Trade Development Council regarding participation in their forthcoming show Taitronics Autumn 2008, which will be held during October 7-11 at Taipei, Taiwan. 

TAITRA has offered India to be a partner in this Show requesting ELCINA to set up an "India Pavilion". Members, participating under the umbrella of India Pavilion will be entitled to get a special discount of 20% on listed price.

ELCINA is also planning a Business Delegation to visit this Show in response to the invitations received from TAITRA and TEEMA.

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New ELCINA Directory of Indian Electronics Industry for 2008

The new edition (21^st) of ‘ELCINA Directory of Indian Electronics Industry 2008’ was released along with software version (CD) during the ELCINA-WEBEL Seminar in Kolkata on 8th Feb/08. Like the past editions, the new Directory includes the usual updates and a host of additional improved features covering business environment, statistical industry scan, company databases plus various projections. This handy compendium with its easy-to-read format continues to attract the attention of a growing number of users (within India and abroad). While one complimentary copy had been sent to all ELCINA members, additional copies can be obtained from ELCINA Office in Delhi on payment of Rs.600/- + Rs.50/- (towards packing & forwarding through courier). Payment through cash or Draft/Cheque favoring ‘ELCINA Electronic Industries Association of India’ payable in Delhi. For more details, contact Mr. V.K. Vadhwa in ELCINA (vijay@elcina.com)

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Other Issue

15 Aug 2008

31 Aug 2008

ELCINA Directory of Indian Electronics Industry - 2008
with interactive CD version

The price for the hard copy +CD is INR 650/ USD 60

(including taxes)*

ELCINA Electronics Outlook

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ELCINA Display Center

ELCINA has recently renovated its Display Center to meet the changing environment of the Industry. Small size Display booths are made to accommodate more and more companies

ELCINA Conference Facility

Hotline Mukesh Aggarwal Auditorium is ideal for holding Conferences / Seminars / Workshops or any Corporate programs

ELCINA Board Room is suitable for for senior executive and board meetings. The Board Room can accommodate 15 persons on the main table with a supplementary seating for 10 persons

B.S.M. Deepak Bansal Committee Room can accommodate 25 persons. It is ideal for training sessions & corporate meetings. An additional meeting roomn is available adjacent to the main Committee Room, with similar capacity.

All Payments through local Cheque/Draft favoring

'ELCINA Electronic Industries Association of India'

payable in New Delhi.
For enquiries, call Mr. V.K. Vadhwa,
ELCINA HOUSE, 422 Okhla Indl. Estate, New Delhi - 110 020.
Tel: +91 (011) 26924597, 26928053; Fax: +91 (011) 2692 3440;
Email: elcina@del2.vsnl.net.in