FICCI Boating Meet for Boat Manufacturers in India – 17th December 2009

FICCI – The FICCI India Boating forum, which was established during the previous Mumbai International Boat Show, has organized its first consultative meeting of Indian Boat Manufacturers on Thursday, December 17th 2009, 10 am to 01 pm at FICCI Conference Room, Worli, Mumbai. This will be a precursor to the FICCI India Boating Conference which will be held during the Mumbai International Boat Show in February 2010. So far up to 10 major boat manufacturers from all over India have confirmed their participation for the meet.

 

The objective of organizing this meeting is to gather suggestions and inputs on existing policy, regulatory and tax issues, which will help in improving the existing business environment for Indian boat manufacturers and their competitiveness in Indian and overseas market.

These are exciting but also challenging times for this young industry. There is much to do and action is necessary at all levels. We are confident that the collective ideas, expertise, suggestions and energies of all the Indian boat manufacturers during this consultative meeting will go long way in achieving our objective of creating a competitive and capable boating industry for Indian and overseas markets.

The outcome of consultative meeting will be compiled as a white paper to be presented at the FICCI India Boating Conference which will be held during the Mumbai International Boat Show in February 2010 and will also be then submitted to the Government of India and other agencies for their necessary action.

For further details Please Contact :

Ashwin Khanna
ashwin@ficci.com
Cell: 09820329530 / Tel: +91 22-24968000

Alpa Antani
alpa.antani@mumbaiboatshow.com
+91 22 6451 5819 / 6451 5820

Marina Plan: First come first serve basis

For exhibitors who want to bring a boat for display at the Mumbai Boat Show Marina opposite the iconic Taj Mahal Palace & Hotel; we are now opening bookings!

 

The rate is Rs. 13,500 per running meter of the length of your boat. Confirm your booking now and be the first to choose your space on the marina layout! For more information, contact us at info@mumbaiboatshow.com or on +91 22 6451 5819 / 5820.

The MIBS 2010 receives Official Sanction

The fourth edition of India’s only truly international boat show, the Mumbai International Boat Show (2010) has received the backing of government agencies both Central and State as well as the Indian Navy, The Yachting Association of India and the Indian Coast Guard.

The Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 is third official calendar event of the Government of Maharashtra after the Mumbai Marathon and Mumbai Festival. It has received sanction and support from the State Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation as well as the Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).

It has also received official support from the Indian Navy, Mumbai Port Trust, Coast Guard and the Yachting Association of India.

FICCI India Boating Conference

An important part of the Mumbai International Boat Show will be the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) India Boating Conference. FICCI is the representative organization of all industry sectors and has formed a special Boating Forum in association with the Mumbai International Boat Show to promote the cause of leisure boating activities in the country.

A list of speakers will be updated on our website shortly. For more information write to us at info@mumbaiboatshow.com

Advisory Committee

The Mumbai International Boat Show has also instituted an Advisory Committee comprising prominent industrialist and persons from the Government boating industry. The Advisory Board is chaired by Mr. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. and its members are Mr. Niraj Bajaj - Co-Chairman & Managing Director, Mukand Ltd., Mr. Vijay Kalantri – Chairman & Managing Director, Dighi Port Ltd., Mr. Milind Deora – Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Mr. Ness Wadia – Joint Managing Director, The Bombay Dyeing & Mfg. Co. Ltd., Capt. Soli Contractor – Regional Co-ordinator, National Maritime Foundation and Mr. Sanjay Ubale – Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Tata Realty & Infrastructure.

The Mumbai International Boat Show has received support from Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff, Ministry of Defence (Navy) & President, Yachting Association of India.

According to Admiral Verma, after the successful conduct of three boat shows, the Mumbai International Boat Show is now being globally recognized as the premier boat show in India.

It is Admiral Verma’s view that boating and sailing should be natural activities in a country with a long coastline such as ours, and a boat show like this would provide an impetus by creating a high level of interest. He has further assures us of the Yachting Association of India’s continual support for the future.

The Mumbai International Boat Show has been enjoying phenomenal success year-after-year, since its inception in 2007. It is today seen as not only India’s largest boat show but also as a platform for the Indian as well as the International boating industry. Mumbai International Boat Show’s strategy and grandeur has attracted the right kind of visitors, with more exhibitors believing in it every year, making it the most important boat show in the country.

This year more than fifty per cent of the show is already booked and the rest is filling up fast, proving that the Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 has once again been perceived as the ideal platform for exhibitors and visitors.

Bookings are open till 31st January, 2010. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this fantastic event!

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