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Services of Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council

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Services to Indian Exporters

i. ESC helps its members to meet buyers from abroad.

ii. Conducts seminars / conferences abroad where foreign buyers are invited

iii. Organises participation in major international events in which member companies participate

iv.Invite foreign buyers delegations to India and organises Joint / one-to-one meetings with members

v. Sponsors Indian Industry delegation abroad to conduct Joint / one-to-one meetings

1. Provide trade enquiries

i. Receives a number of trade enquiries from Indian Missions abroad or directly or from its more than 20 counterpart organisations in various countries which is passed on to the members.

ii. Passes information about global tenders to its members

2. Acts as a link between the Government and its members and provides a platform for interaction on policy issues.

3. Acts as a link between member companies and foreign companies in the business development process.

4. Identifies prospective markets and buyers for specific products and services offered by members.

5. Conducts market surveys through delegations, sales and study teams and similar activities.

6. ESC Members can duty free import raw materials under the DEEC scheme and DFRC scheme

7. ESC helps its members in fixation of the DEPB rates

8. Members can import Capital goods at a concessional rate of 5% subject to export obligation.

Besides above Council helps its members through Market Development Assistance (MDA) and MAI scheme. Under the MDA scheme Council members can avail financial assistance upto Rs.1.10 lakhs ( twice in a year ) when participating in a trade fair abroad or while going for a study tour (Rs. 60000/-)

Plus

Financial assistance upto Rs. 1.4 lakhs (twice in a year) while participating in a trade fair in Africa or LAC (once each) or while going for a study tour in the above region (Rs.90000/-).

More than 400 members have been benefited so far through MDA scheme.

Further, a new scheme has been initiated which is Market Access Initiative (MAI) in which members are able to participate in select events at an extremely subsidised participation fee

Grievance Cell of Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council

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Indian electronics and software industry has established its competence in the global markets, which is amply reflected in the export realization of Rs 85,300 crores (US $ 18.99 billion) during 2004-05. In order to accelerate and sustain future growth, we need to take strategic actions at all levels of industry and support organizations like ESC.

The Council’s Working Committee had decided that to reflect the changing paradigm, the Council should make conscious efforts to further improve the effectiveness of this Council and assist in creating a more conducive environment for exports.

One of the initiatives of the Working Committee, is the decision to constitute a “GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL” within the Council for the benefit of member exporters.

The “GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL” would address the grievances of member companies related to exports by conveying the same to the concerned Government Ministries, their Departments and associated agencies. Towards this objective, the Cell would effectively represent the genuine operational problems of exporting members and interact with the concerned officials.

Shri D .P . Gupta , Additional Executive Director, ESC is the Co-ordinator. The Cell would also draw upon the expertise and experience of senior managers of member companies in achieving its objectives.

Members of the Council are requested to send their genuine export related grievances to the “GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL” in the proforma annexed at the following e-mail address :- dpgupta@escindia.com

We are confident that you will utilize this innovative service of the Council as and when needed by the esteemed members.

Highlights of Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council

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1. STRATEGY:

(a) It is for the first time that a comprehensive Foreign Trade Policy is being notified. The Foreign Trade Policy takes an integrated view of the overall development of India ’s foreign trade.

(b) The objective of the Foreign Trade Policy is two-fold:

(i) to double India ’s percentage share of global merchandise trade by 2009; and

(ii) to act as an effective instrument of economic growth by giving a thrust to employment generation, especially in semi-urban and rural areas.

(i) Unshackling of controls;

(ii) Creating an atmosphere of trust and transparency;

(iii) Simplifying procedures and bringing down transaction costs;

(iv) Adopting the fundamental principle that duties and levies should not be exported;

(v) Identifying and nurturing different special focus areas to facilitate development of India as a global hub for manufacturing, trading and services.

2. Special Focus Initiatives:

(a) Sectors with significant export prospects coupled with potential for employment generation in semi-urban and rural areas have been identified as thrust sectors, and specific sectoral strategies have been prepared.

(b) Further sectoral initiatives in other sectors will be announced from time to time. For the present, Special Focus Initiatives have been prepared for Agriculture, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Gems & Jewellery and Leather & Footwear sectors.

3. Package for Agriculture:

The Special Focus Initiative for Agriculture includes:

(a) A new scheme called Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana has been introduced to boost exports of fruits, vegetables, flowers, minor forest produce and their value added products.

(b) Duty free import of capital goods under EPCG scheme.

(d) ASIDE funds to be utilized for development for Agri Export Zones also.

(e) Import of seeds, bulbs, tubers and planting material has been liberalized.

(f) Export of plant portions, derivatives and extracts has been liberalized with a view to promote export of medicinal plants and herbal products.

4. Gems & Jewellery:

(a) Duty free import of consumables for metals other than gold and platinum allowed up to 2% of FOB value of exports.

(b) Duty free re-import entitlement for rejected jewellery allowed up to 2% of FOB value of exports.

(d) Import of gold of 18 carat and above shall be allowed under the replenishment scheme.

5. Handlooms & Handicrafts:

(a) Duty free import of trimmings and embellishments for Handlooms & Handicrafts sectors increased to 5% of FOB value of exports.

(b) Import of trimmings and embellishments and samples shall be exempt from CVD.

(d) A new Handicraft Special Economic Zone shall be established.

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Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council

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Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), an autonomous organization under the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Government of India has emerged as the premier nodal agency to promote trade of Information Technology and Electronics between India and the rest of the world.

ESC has built a strong membership base of over 2200 manufacturers and exporters covering the entire gamut of Electronics and Software Industry in the areas of

1. Consumer Electronics Goods

2. Electronic Components

3. Instrumentation / Office Equipments / Medical Equipments

4. Telecommunication Products

5. Computer Hardware and Peripherals

6. Computer Software and IT Enabled Services.

Starting its operations in 1989, with an export performance of US$ 200 million, ESC has successfully steered the direction of India’s Electronics and Software Exports to achieve the export volumes of over US$ 10.76 billion during 2002-2003. Under the aegis of the Council, the exports have reached to more than 175 countries across the world establishing the hallmark of India’s quality and competitiveness.

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARKETS

Recent initiatives of the Council have helped develop various new and hitherto virgin markets for Indian IT exports. Indian computer software and services exports have now reached the shores of Japan, the second largest IT market in the world after USA, the far flung markets of Brazil and other Latin American countries as well as the Middle East region. In addition, ESC’s efforts have created an awareness about Indian capabilities in the developing economies of the African continent where lack of information was hindering growth of Indian exports.

COMPILATION OF EXPORT TRENDS

ESC compiles and maintains annual export data of Electronics and Computer Software and service sector. This helps in analysing the volume and direction of country’s export that provides vital inputs to the industry about current market trends and past experiences to enable them to formulate their future export strategy and thus support their international marketing efforts.

FEEDBACK TO EXPORTERS AND GOVERNMENT

In addition to providing statistical inputs to the industry and Government, Council also conducts market studies, studies the market structure as well as develops market intelligence to provide inputs to the members as well as Government to enable them to evolve suitable export strategies.

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