Jointly organised by: Inviting You To a FREE Seminar on: “BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA” Date: Tuesday, 31st March 2015 Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm (Registration starts 2.00 p.m.) Venue: 2985 Jalan Bukit Merah, Level 2 Auditorium Singapore 159457 Fee: Free of Charge Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) together with the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP) are pleased to invite you, your clients, suppliers, and business associates to attend a seminar on business opportunities in India on Tuesday, 31st March 2015 from 2:30 pm to 5.30pm at SMF Auditorium. Come and find out about the various opportunities on expanding your business into India. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has injected a new sense of confidence into the economy and the nation is on a fast track of growth under his stewardship. According to the World Bank flagship publication, Global Economic Prospects, India is set to become the fastest-growing big economy in the world by the fourth year of Narendra Modi's government, edging past China. It is set to clock a 7% rise in GDP in 2017. Modi’s reforms to tax policies, subsidies, labour laws & infrastructure systems have bolstered investors’ confidence, and the new 'Make in India' initiative is expected to be a vital component in India's quest for achieving wholesome economic development. India being the world’s fourth-largest economy with a population of 1.2 billion, a huge growing middle consumer class and possesses numerous resources offers good business opportunities to corporations looking to expand their overseas operations for market and talent. We strongly urge you to take this valuable opportunity to attend this seminar to find out how you can tap the exciting business opportunities in India. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. This seminar will cover subjects of tax, how to do business in India, outsourcing opportunities, the new India financial budget to be announced in March 2015, 2016 GST implementation in India and other business topics. Programme 2:00 pm: Registration 2.30 pm: Welcome Address by Singapore Manufacturing Federation 2.35 pm: Remarks by Mr. R Satish, Head of Southeast Asia Region, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 2.50 pm: Talk on “Key Tax Amendments in the Indian Budget 2015” by Mr Sunil Arora, Director, Corporate Catalyst India (CCI) 3.30 pm: Talk on “Recent Changes in policies and About Goods and service taxes” by Mr Himanshu Srivastava, Director, CCI 5:00 pm: Questions & Answers Session 5.30 pm: End of Session REGISTRATION FORM Company Name: Membership: ☐SMF/GS1 ☐Non-Members Enter text Products/Services: Enter text Address: Enter text 1 2 Name (Mr/Ms): Enter text Email: Enter text Designation: Enter text Tel: Enter text Name (Mr/Ms): Enter text Email: Enter text Designation: Enter text Tel: Enter text Mobile: Enter text Mobile: Enter text ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Please fax/email registration form to SMF by 30th March 2015 and registration is on first-come-first-served basis. Programme is tentative and is subject to changes at the sole discretion of SMF. Confirmation of registration will be emailed to your company upon receipt of registration form. For registration or enquiries, Contact: Shirlyn Lim (Ms) DID: 6826 3054 / Fax: 6826 3068 / Email: shirlynlim@smfederation.org.sg