DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INDIAN DRUG MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (IDMA) JOINTLY PRESENTS SEMINAR ON “IMPLICATIONS OF GST (GOODS & SERVICE TAX) ON PHARMA INDUSTRY” MONDAY, 21ST DECEMBER 2015 FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. HOTEL EXPRESS INN, NASHIK Dear Sir/Madam, The Department of Pharmaceuticals along with Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) jointly presents the Fourth (4th) Seminar in the Series of SEMINAR ON “IMPLICATIONS OF GST (GOODS & SERVICE TAX) ON PHARMA INDUSTRY” on MONDAY, 21ST DECEMBER 2015 FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. AT HOTEL EXPRESS INN, NASHIK. We are pleased to be inform you that this Seminar is being organized in collaboration with NASHIK DRUG MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION. Goods & Services Tax – GST – a comprehensive tax levy proposed on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level; is one of the biggest taxation reforms in India and is all set to integrate Centre and State economics and boost overall growth. The Cabinet on 29th July 2015 cleared the amendments suggested by Rajya Sabha Select Committee to the Proposed GST Constitutional Amendments Bill; the implementation of GST from 1st April 2016 is almost a reality. GST is an unknown economical, political, policy and administrative challenge. Hence, many companies in corporate India specially the Pharmaceutical Industry are concerned and unware about the real implications of GST. Whilst uncertainty and anxiety exits in the Pharmaceutical Industry, experts opine that GST may help in rationalizing the tax structure and could be the single biggest shot in the arm for the Pharmaceutical sector. This Seminar is organized to inform and update members on the vital implications of GST and is specially designed for: CEOs, CFOs, Managerial Heads of Finance Divisions and Managers, Tax Consultants and Technical Agencies, Law and Corporate Departments Experts will cover the following issues: GST- Analysis of Constitutional Amendment Bill Various elements of GST including its structure, proposed model, taxes to be subsumed, tax mechanism, interstate movements of goods and services etc. Draft GST Reports on Business Processes –Registration, Payment, Return and Refund” and their critical aspects. Ways to integrate into GST Implications of GST on Pharma Industry Re-tuning to compliance tax systems / mechanisms Seminar Agenda The Agenda will be finalized shortly and sent to all. REGISTRATION FEES : Rs.1,200/- All Inclusive TABLE SPACES – RS.20,000/- PER TABLE (IDMA Offers: Table Size: 6ft. x 2ft. with a power connection & Lunch for Two delegates only) PAYMENT DETAILS: By Cheque/DD should be in favour of “Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association” RTGS Details: BANK: CITIBANK N.A. ACCOUNT NAME : Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association BANK Account Number : 0036274115 IFSC Code: CITI0100000 BRANCH: FORT BRANCH, MUMBAI – 400 001. For further details, please contact: Mr. Prakash Rijhwani, GM-Costing & Management Services Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd., A-12, M.I.D.C., Ambad, Nashik422010. Maharashtra, INDIA. Tele: 0253-2382932 Mob. 09314460125 Email : prakash.r@bluecrosslabs.com Mr. Chetan Patni, Managing Director Kaytross ACG Lifesciences Ltd. Mob. 09371810247 Email : chetan.patni@gmail.com Dr. Gaurav Pathak, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Mob. 09405176014 Email : gaurav.pathak@glenmarkpharma.com Mr. Melvin Rodrigues, Sr. Manager (Commercial & Admin.) Mobile # 9821868758 Email: actadm@idmaindia.com Looking forward to your presence and active participation in large numbers and working with you to make this seminar a grand success. Thanks and regards, Daara B. Patel Secretary-General