Our Services
Trade Intelligence:
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Trade Information: Providing quantitative and qualitative data on service consumption in Export Market
Market Analysis: Country/Service Analysis, Market Solution, Country Risk Assessment
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Business Contacts: Exporters Directory, Buyers Introduction, Trade Support Directory
a. Trade Information: Providing quantitative and qualitative data on service consumption in Export Market
b. Market Analysis: Country/Service Analysis, Market Solution, Country Risk Assessment
c. Business Contacts: Exporters Directory, Buyers Introduction, Trade Support Directory
d. Business Opportunities: Sharing Information on international business/partnership opportunities/Tender invitations, creating calendar of business events
e. Market Access Conditions: Providing Information regarding the legal and regulatory framework in target countries, Providing Information on NTMs, Administrative Procedures, Standar
Export Development:
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Export Readiness: Analyse Services positioning and client competitiveness
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Training and Counselling: Training on topics such as business intelligence, service development, services delivery planning, Skill Development, Branding, Negotiation Skills
a. Export Readiness: Analyse Services positioning and client competitiveness
b. Training and Counselling: Training on topics such as business intelligence, service development, services delivery planning, Skill Development, Branding, Negotiation Skills
c. Strategy Formulation and Development: Counselling on Services Segmentation, positioning and building competitive advantage
d. Value Chain Optimization: Streamlining service information and cash flows between trading partners
Export/Investment Promotion
Export Promotion: Organising Promotional Events such exhibitions, trade missions etc, providing advice/financing for the participation of enterprise in promotional events, Organising BSMs, Organising Communication campaigns to promote country exports
a. Export Promotion: Organising Promotional Events such exhibitions, trade missions etc, providing advice/financing for the participation of enterprise in promotional events, Organising BSMs, Organising Communication campaigns to promote country exports
b. Investment Promotion: Organising /participation in FDI promotion events, providing guidance and support for inward and outward investment, Providing information on Free Trade Zones
Enabling Business Environment
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Facilitating Cross Border Trade: Providing arbitration/dispute resolution, providing advice for the creation of companies, business regulations and export procedures, directly participating in International and multilateral trade negotiations, Formulating and submitting position papers on policy issue
a. Facilitating Cross Border Trade: Providing arbitration/dispute resolution, providing advice for the creation of companies, business regulations and export procedures, directly participating in International and multilateral trade negotiations, Formulating and submitting position papers on policy issue
b. Policy Advocacy: Lobbying to enable more conducive regulatory framework, physical infrastructure, reduce NTBs etc, organising events and seminars aiming at facilitating public private dialogue
c. Facilitating implementation of various export promotional schemes: Facilitate access to export finance, physical assets, human resource etc
CoA Members
Details will be updated soon
Mr. Bipin Sapra
Business Services
Mr. Narendra Hirawat
Entertainment Services (Films)
Mrs. Upasana Arora
Healthcare Services
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gupta
Educational Services
Mr. Vipin Vohra
Transport & Logistics Services
Mr. Manish Kumar Dabkara
Environmental Services
Mr. Rajeev Kohli
Tourism Services
Mr. Bimal Arun Mehta
IT/ITES Services
Mr. Deepak Deopa
Entertainment Services (AVGC)Annual Reports
CGC Members Profiles
Mr Maneck E. Davar
Printing and Publishing Services
Shri Maneck E. Davar is the Chairman of the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and Chairman and Managing Director of Spenta Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., India’s largest custom magazine publisher. He is also Chairman and Managing Director of Mumbai Boat Show Pvt. Ltd., Spenta Digital Media Pvt. Ltd., Liquid Publishing Pvt. Ltd., The Smart Manager Pvt. Ltd. and MW.Com Pvt. Ltd. He is an independent director of ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Shri Maneck E. Davar has over 38 years experience in print journalism and publishing having written for and worked with major Indian newspapers and magazines – The Times of India, Indian Express, Statesman, Midday and India Today.
CGC Members Profiles
CA. Sunil H. Talati
CA. Sunil H. Talati, Chartered Accountant, has been elected as President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the year 2007-08. ICAI is an Institute, which governs the profession of Chartered Accountancy having 3,00,000 members and also the entire training and examinations of more than 8,00,000 students in the country, set up by an Act of Parliament. He was elected as Vice President of the Institute for the year 2006-07. It is for the first time in the 70 years history of the ICAI, a CA from Gujarat, CA. Sunil H. Talati has been elected as the President.
CA. Sunil H. Talati is M.Com., LL.B., F.C.A. graduated from H.L. College of Commerce, had held various posts of office bearers like Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President etc. in Rotract Club, Junior Jayces and Junior Chamber. He was elected as First Rotract Governor in India and then was appointed as National Chairman of the Council of Rotract Governors.
Doing practice under the name Talati & Talati LLP having Office at Ahmedabad, Anand, Baroda, Surat, Mumbai, Cochin and Delhi. He had been Executive Member of Income-tax Bar Association in 1980 and Chartered Accountants Association, Ahmedabad and Sports Club of Gujarat Ltd. and in Board of Karnavati Club Ltd. since inception.
In 1982 he was elected by securing highest votes in the entire Western Region of W.I.R.C. of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and was appointed as Vice Chairman in the same year.
He was appointed as Public Representative in the governing body of Ahmedabad Stock Exchange by Government of India, Ministry of Finance in 1985 & 1986.
He was elected as president of Chartered Accountants Association, Ahmedabad for the year 1988-1989 and also selected as Member of Executive Committee of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ahmedabad for the year 1988 and 1989. He has written several papers on Tax Laws and has given talks in various Seminars, Conferences and meetings all over Gujarat as well as all over the Country.
For almost 20 years he was a Co-Author of the Ready Reckoner which is published in Gujarati. He was regularly contributing Article in Financial Express and was regularly writing as a Contributor and Editor in monthly Gujarati book called “Tax Reporter”. He was elected as a President of All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants for the Year 2013-14.
He was elected as a Member of Governing Council (Accounting / Auditing and Book Keeping Services Sector) governed by SEPC, set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India consecutive for third term i.e. years 2015 – 2017, 2017-2019 and again for the term 2019-2021. He was elected as Vice Chairman of the SEPC for the term September-2019 to 2021. Recently he has been elected as Chairman of the SEPC for the term 2021 to 2023 i.e. for period of 2 years. It is first time in the history of Gujarat that a Chartered Accountant has been elected from the state of Gujarat as a Member and Chairman of such a reputed Institution under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
In 2017 he has been appointed by Govt. of Gujarat as a member in the Fee Regulatory Committee for All Medical Colleges in Gujarat.
He has also been appointed in the Special Committee of Coal India Ltd. for considering valuation of all Coal Mines. Recently he has been appointed as an Independent Director of Gujarat State Financial Services Ltd. by Government of Gujarat.
About Chairman
Mr. Karan Rathore
Chairman, Services Export Promotion Council
Mr. Karan Rathore is Director of Umaid Hotels and Resorts Jaipur having the following properties given below:
- Hotel Umaid Haveli
- Hotel Umaid Bhawan
- Hotel Umaid Residency
- Umaid Farm Resort
- Umaid Service Apartments
- Hotel Umaid Mahal
- Website:www.umaidhotels.com
The above are Jaipur’s most popular Hotel and Resort group with six budget and luxury properties highly rated on Trip advisor and Lonely Planet Travel Guides. Umaid Hotels have received numerous awards from online OTT like:
xpedia and Hotels.com most loved and preferred Hotels.
Best Budget Hotel award from Trip advisor and agoda.com
The Best Hotel in its category from Make my trip and Goibibo
He has been in this Hotel Industry now for 25 years and has been the SEPC member since 2013. He has completed his Hotel Management 3-years Diploma from Institute of Hotel Management Pusa New Delhi in 2002. He has also a B.Sc. degree from University of Rajasthan which he completed in 1998. He has done his schooling from the oldest public boarding school in India Mayo College Ajmer and passed out from school in 1995.
He is also on the Executive Committee of Mayo College Old Boy’s Society since 2015 till date. He has been in the advisory committee of tourism for Government of Rajasthan.
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Maneck E. Davar
Spenta Multimedia Pvt. Ltd
Chairman & Managing Director (Printing & Publishing Services)
Mr. Maneck E. Davar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Spenta Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., India’s largest custom magazine publisher. He is also Chairman and Managing Director of Mumbai Boat Show Pvt. Ltd., Spenta Digital Media Pvt. Ltd., Liquid Publishing Pvt. Ltd., The Smart Manager Pvt. Ltd. and MW.Com Pvt. Ltd. He is an independent director of ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Maneck E. Davar has over 38 years experience in print journalism and publishing having written for and worked with major Indian newspapers and magazines – The Times of India, Indian Express, Statesman, Midday and India Today. Maneck E. Davar has been, in his long career, the assistant editor of the national weekly Blitz, under legendary editor Russi Karanjia, city editor and chief reporter of the Mumbai newspaper The Daily, editor and publisher of the law magazine Lex et Juris, in partnership with Mahesh Jethmalani and editor and publisher of Gentleman Group of magazines. Spenta Multimedia, established in 1995, has a stable of thirty six custom publishing titles and seven newsstand magazines.
Spenta titles include JetWings, JetWings International, Spice Route The Smart Manager, Marwar, HAIR, Domus, Solitaire International, Apparel, First Update, Imperia, Hello, Life @ Club, The Chartered Accountant Journal, Investime, @TCS, Indian Management, to name a few. Spenta Multimedia is a completely integrated print and online media company with in-house content, design, digital, print and book publishing capabilities.
Maneck E. Davar is associated with many public organisations. He is the Chairman of the Kala Ghoda Association which conducts the annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, with over four lakh visitors every year and which repairs and refurbishes heritage monuments in the heritage district of the city. He is the Managing Trustee of the Make-A-Wish Foundation India, which fulfils wishes of over 7,000 children with life threatening ailments every year. He is Chairman and Trustee of The Society for the Protection of Children in Western India, which runs the 100-year old Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Home for children whose 125 residents are abandoned and orphaned children. He is the President of SHED, Society for Human and Environmental Development founded by Mrs. Bilkis Latif, wife of the former Governor of Maharashtra, Air Marshal Idris H. Latif. He is the Hon. Secretary of Apne Aap Women’s Collective which works with commercial sex workers and their children in the city’s red light district. He is a patron of The Research Society (Jai Vakeel School). He was the Hon. Secretary of 10th World Zoroastrian Congress, inaugurated by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
CGC Members Profiles
CA Hirachand Dand
Entertainment Services
CA Hirachand Dand is co-founder & Chief Operating Officer of M/s. Madhu Entertainment & Media Ltd which releases Indian movies in theatres in overseas territories. Also distribute various genres TV series to many TV stations in the world & also supply content to various airlines for In-flight entertainment.
Currently he is Honorary Secretary of Film Federation of India which is apex body of film Industry.
He is also Chairman of Shri. Arihant Co-operative Bank Ltd and he is ex-president of Indian Films Exporters Association. CA Hirachand Dand has attended various International Film Markets & Festivals like MIPTV, MIPCOM, American Film Market, Asia TV Forum, World Content Market, DISCOP (Budapest & South Africa) Shanghai International Film Festival, Beijing International Film Festival, Filmart – Hong Kong, Cairo International Film Market – Egypt, Miffed – Italy, MIFA – Annecy, France, BCWW – Korea, Dubai Content Market, Busan Contents Market – Korea, Asian Film Market – Korea, Teleshow – Russia, ATF – Singapore, Iran Film Market – Iran, Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, St. Petersburg film festival, Natpe etc.
CoA Member Profile
Mr. Bipin Sapra
Business Services
Background
Bipin is a Partner in Indian Indirect Tax practice and leads the Policy practice nationally.
Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Bipin was a 1992 batch officer of IRC (C&IT)in India for 15 years.Bipin has a Doctorate in Business Administration in the field of Accounting & Taxation from University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. He completed his Masters in Public Policy from University of Chicago, USA in 2003. He has a Masters in Technology and Bachelors in Technology from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Key Skills
Bipin brings a strong expertise on account of his background with the IRS, He has been part of various committees in the Indian Government for drafting legislations on Indirect tax policy in India. He has been actively advising several companies on Policy strategy and Advocacy and helping them represent to various Governments in relation to Indirect taxes, Global trade, Foreign Trade Policy, new economic incentives for sector/ specific investment needs and other regulatory areas impacting business. Bipin has also authored thought leadership reports for various industry chambers in diverse areas including E-commerce exports, handicrafts, electronics and mobile phones and automobile
Professional Experience
GST Advisory and Compliance Management Policy analysis, strategy and advocacy Strategizing GST council representations, advocacy around Global trade and FTAs Thought leadership reports with various Industry Associations Design of new Fiscal incentives and sectoral policies at Federal and State Government levels Developing policy strategies for regulatory solutions across sectors Sustainability and climate change policy solutions Indirect tax administration and trade facilitation Revenue augmentation strategies for State governments Bipin was the lead for the process work stream for Indonesian tax administration reforms with the assistance of World Bank Member, Focus group of Tax Administrative Reforms commission, India to streamline Indirect Tax processes and procedures.
CoA Member Profile
Mr. Narendra Hirawat
Entertainment Services (Films)
I am Narendra Hirawat, a visionary entrepreneur and film producer with over four decades of experience in the Indian film industry. Beginning my journey in Jaipur in 1980, I have built a legacy as the proud owner of an extensive library of over 2,500 iconic Indian films in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Our collection spans cult classics, award-winning masterpieces, and contemporary blockbusters, celebrating the richness and diversity of Indian cinema. Bollywood's cherished place in global audiences’ hearts and its undeniable influence on worldwide popular culture have driven my passion for taking Indian films to international markets. Beyond cinema, I am also a prominent figure in the diamond jewelry business. My commitment to quality, innovation, and adaptability has enabled me to achieve success across multiple industries.
CoA Member Profile
Mrs. Upasana Arora
Healthcare Services
Upasana Arora is a name synonymous with quality healthcare. She is the Chairperson of SEPC Healthcare Services including service by Nurses, Physiotherapist and Paramedical Personnel. She is also the Managing Director of Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi. Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi has been pursuing it’s aim to deliver world-class patient care services in a comprehensive manner to every individual with an emphasis on quality, service excellence, empathy and patient respect ever since its beginning. It has a varied range of Super speciality services i.e. Cardiology & CTVS, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Joint Replacement, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery besides Renal transplant. The hospital has also started with Robotic Assisted Surgery with the Da Vinci Robot in the field of Gynaecology, General Surgery, Urology and Oncosurgery. The hospital recently started Yashoda Cosmetic Boutique providing state of the art Cosmetic facilities to the people at an affordable price. Quality Healthcare was always the focus of the hospital in its long arduous journey, for which it won various accolades over a period of time notably being the QCI – 13th D.L. Shah Quality Awards 2020 – Gold Award in 2020. Along the path to success, the hospital has achieved many recognitions and accolades including the highest national recognition of National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) with the Kaushambi unit being the first hospital in Ghaziabad to achieve it in 2010 along with the first hospital to receive NABH Digital Health accreditation in UP in 2024. Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi has been conferred with different awards for being the “Best Multi-Speciality Hospital” and for “Patient Safety & Quality of Care” on both National & International Platforms notably among them are BW Healthcare Excellence Awards 2024. Voice of Healthcare Diagnostic Innovations & Excellence Awards 2024. North India Best Employer Awards 2023, IHW Patient First Awards 2023 in the category of "Patient – Centric Regional Hospital of the Year", 2nd Runner-up in the Excellence in Digital Innovation category at 9th International Patient Safety Conference, AHPI Healthcare Excellence Award in the category of "Best Hospital to Work For" in April 2022, IHW Award 2020 – Silver Award in Healthcare Delivery Brand by IHW Council , AHPI Healthcare Excellence Award 2020 Green Hospitals, AHPI Nursing Excellence Award 2019 besides many others.
CoA Member Profile
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gupta
Educational Services
Shri P.K. Gupta is a distinguished entrepreneur and educationist whose pioneering contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of higher education, healthcare, and various industries in India and beyond. As the visionary Founder of the Sharda Group, a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, he is committed to building a better world through diverse business ventures spanning Education, Healthcare, Information Technology, Startups, Engineering Equipment, Construction, Biotechnology, Hospitality, and Skill Development. Sharda University is ranked 86 among top universities in India (in the University category) as per the highly prestigious NIRF 2024 Rankings. Recently, it was ranked among the leading universities in South Asia by QS Asia University Rankings 2024. Sharda University's international appeal is evident from the fact that students from 95+ countries have experienced Sharda. Under Shri Gupta's leadership, Sharda University has expanded its presence internationally with campuses in Uzbekistan (established in 2019) and Agra (established in 2024), further solidifying its reputation as a global educational hub. Shri P.K. Gupta's vision extends beyond education into the realm of healthcare. As the Chairman of Sharda Hospital and Sharda Care - The Health City, he has made significant contributions to providing accessible and quality healthcare services. Shri P.K. Gupta's contributions have earned him numerous accolades and recognition from various quarters. His work in education, healthcare, and business has been widely acknowledged, making him a respected figure both in India and internationally. His awards and honors are a testament to his impact and influence in multiple fields.
CoA Member Profile
Mr. Vipin Vohra
Transport & Logistics Services
Chairman of Continental Carriers Group of Companies, Mr. Vipin Vohra, is one of the most venerable names in the Freight and Cargo fraternity. In an illustrated career spanning, more than 49 years and counting, Mr. Vohra has trail blazed innumerable trendsetting advancements in this sector with his quick, acute and intuitive thinking. His strategic brilliance is seen in the manner in which he leads his team to handle and win over the challenges posed to the freight and cargo industry through the company’s vision of becoming global market leader in providing end to end supply chain logistics solution. A graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Vohra honed his skills in his family business, founded by his visionary father. He holds esteemed positions in industry bodies, representing the freight forwarding sector. His commitment extends beyond business, with involvement in social responsibilities earning recognition from the Government of India. A pioneer in infrastructure development, Vohra established the first green field Air Freight Station in Delhi, aligning with national policies. His collaboration within the aviation industry has led to innovative solutions, earning acclaim from government ministries. Mr Vohra, by virtue of his domain knowledge, has worked unflinchingly in concert with the whole gamut of Aviation Industry to develop and implement out-of-the-box solutions to the various issues pertaining to the industry. Mr Vohra’s credibility in creating trust worthy and reliable ecosystem in the Aviation industry has been duly recognized and appreciated by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India.
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Rajesh Kumar
Brand Liaison India Private Limited
Consultancy Services
Rajesh Kumar is the Founder Director of Brand Liaison India Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading compliance management company. He is also the Founder of RACAP Foundation, the upcoming NPO for the compliance management system. Brand Liaison is focused on generating awareness and helping industry stakeholders with compliance management at a PAN India level.
A visionary and a professional with over two decades of hands-on experience in business management and social services, he has extensively worked as a brand management consultant with several companies across various industries including hospitality, F&B, paints and sports.
Rajesh is a part of the brilliant alumni of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics from BHU and then went on to obtain a PG Diploma in Marketing Management from Delhi. He has a deep interest in social enterprising intending to promote Indian trade and industry, especially the new entrants in the business domain. He wishes to devise methods to facilitate exports and boost the GDP by creating more employment opportunities. In addition, he is working on developing facilities for games and sports for the masses in India, particularly for rural areas.
During his professional journey, Rajesh has travelled to:
- WTO / WIPO – Geneva
- UNO – New York & Geneva
- UNIDO – Vienna (Austria)
- Bill Gates Foundation – Seattle (USA)
- Visited major countries worldwide for participation in several Expos & Seminars
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Bhasker Neogi
Sabs Architects & Engineers Private Limited
Director
Architectural Services
With a Masters in Architecture, and over 25 years’ experience in Architecture, Interiors, Design Academics, Exhibit and Graphic Design, Mr. Bhasker Neogi has been heading the architectural division of SABS, since 2009. During this period, the company has made the shift from a typical architectural consultancy to a fully-fledged BIM consultancy service. SABS has been actively involved in harnessing the power of BIM to deliver projects on the cutting edge of technology. The plethora of projects worked on involve the involvement of BIM right from Concept Design to some right up to LOD 500 levels. Most of the projects delivered have been in the Middle East region with an added emphasis on soccer stadium designs for the upcoming FIFA 2022 in Qatar. Other projects delivered on the BIM platform, include Malls, Airport Terminals, Laboratories, Metro projects etc in varied geographical locations.
Mr. Bhasker Neogi is an IGBC AP with a special interest in Light Gauge Steel Structures and its adaptability to BIM for Computer driven fabrication. He has been a part of the visiting faculty in School of Art, Design & Media Studies, and School of Architecture & Planning, Sharda University. He has been a speaker and presenter in Autodesk University 2018 where the aspects of design involving the stadiums at Doha were highlighted. Sabs is providing offshore architectural consultancy worth around 35 million annually to our clients, as on date. Mr. Bhasker Neogi is also serving as an Independent Director in a Board of directors in one of the companies of a reputed Industrial group.
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Manish Kumar Dabkara
EKI Energy Services Limited
Director
Environmental Services
Manish Dabkara is the Founder and CEO of India’s largest Carbon Asset Management firm EnKing International. He founded EnKing International in 2008 and has since been working relentlessly to develop the Carbon Offset Market in India. Under his leadership EnKing has achieved many milestones that none could imagine be it being voted as the Global Best Broker and Best Trading Company for Secondary Market in Environmental Finance, Annual Market Ranking 2020 or to win the PAF Auction conducted by World Bank to supply Carbon Offsets from Methane Emission Reduction Projects. EnKing has till date traded more than 55 million offsets since the establishment of its dedicated trading desk in 2017.
Manish is a BEE, Govt of India- Certified Energy Auditor & Manager, he has an extensive experience in the field of Energy & Climate change programs. He has been instrumental in the development of more than 1000 projects and is widely considered as an authority on the subject of Energy, Carbon & Quality Management. He has to his credit certifications in quality and management from IIM Ahmadabad, IIM Indore, CII ,GIZ & BEE.
CGC Members Profiles
Ms. Prarthana A. Shinde
Ceyline Shipping Services Private Limited
Director
Maritime Transport Services
Ms. Prarthana A Shinde is a Director of Ceyline Shipping Services Pvt Ltd with 22 years of diverse global experience in Shipping Industries with particular focus on leading NVOCC, Freight forwarding, CIS Trade, Cross Trade, ODC cargo, ISO Tank business along with Custom Clearance division and has been successfully handling.
Ms. Prarthana also Worked for International companies like Ahlers Belgium N.V (Belgium), Forbes Sea Consortium Pvt and other such few more shipping lines.
Ms. Prarthana was a part of the INSTC route/CIS Region as the stakeholder in 2017 To stake stock of the actual cargo movement on the said route with FIEO, APEDA MUMBAI in trade interest.
Ms. Prarthana was a part of WISTA Group and participate many groups discussion and shipping related issue.
She is an Independent Director and a prominent speaker at influential national and international platforms. Result oriented having entrepreneurial approach and committed towards achieving business objectives.
As She Extrovert with positive attitude, internal resources, and depth to handle crises too. Also, a Team player with analytical mind that probes below the surface and utilize logic and strategic thoughts for arriving at decisions. Entrepreneurial abilities combined with conceptual skills that can assist in making entry into new market segments and trigger new business opportunities.
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Shakti kumar
Internet Research Bureau Private Limited
Director
(Marketing Services)
After 3 years of working as an associate in one of the world’s largest market research firms, Shakti Kumar now runs his own company. During his stint as an associate, Shakti led project management, where he managed B2B and B2C clients and their research requirements.
Shakti is a mathematics honours graduate from Bihar University, who believes in the science of data and management. He follows a strategic approach to cater to the business-to-business segment to provide them with quick and better results while being respectful of his client’s business goals.
Conceived during the late months of 2010, and brought to life within a year, IRB promises subtle and better B2B solutions to anyone looking for research support worldwide.
Shakti believes that if employees are nurtured in a healthy environment, it would yield quality results in lesser time. “The more you invest in the well-being of your employees, the better would be the results and happier would be the clients”, says Shakti.
His vision for IRB is to scale it up to an extent that gives its customers a world-class platform for MR solutions with utmost credibility and integrity and makes IRB the best suitable place to work at.
Housed in Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi, IRB has regional headquarters in the US and UK with a plan of expansion in Singapore and the Netherlands in the near future.
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Pronab Kumar Sarkar
Swagatam Tours Private Limited
Managing Director
Travel & Tourism Services
Mr. Sarkar graduated from Delhi University in 1975 with specialization in tourism as a vocational subject. After college at the age of 20, he joined the Tourism Industry & worked in an esteemed tourism company in New Delhi. He is one of the founder members of Destination Management Company “Swagatam Tours Pvt. Ltd.” which was established in 1986. The main operation of the company is inbound tourism meant for bringing tourists from worldwide nations. He has been associated with IATO for last 20 years and has served IATO in various capacities. He was the President of IATO for 5 years from 2016 to 2021. He is presently the Immediate Past President of IATO. He has been recently elected as Member of SEPC Central Governing Council representing Travel and Tourism Sector for 2021-23. He is also one of the Board of Directors of Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC).
He has travelled abroad extensively and has visited many foreign countries for growing his venture and promoting Indian tourism. He has been especially focussing and promoting tourism in markets like Middle East, Far East, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and UK regions . He has a good reputation and is a well-known personality in tourism industry due to his ethical business practice. He has in-depth knowledge in tourism field. He believes ‘Knowledge is to share’ and actively participates in contributing his knowledge and experience to the younger generation to develop the career in tourism industry. He is always helpful to the needy and poor people. He has an NGO “Social Interactive Training and Education” to help poor children and running free coaching center for BPL students.
CGC Members Profiles
Mr. Bimal Mehta
Managing Director,
Vakils Premedia
Bimal Mehta is the Managing Director of Vakils Premedia. Over the last 26 years, he has led the restructuring of Vakils—from a traditional print business to an IT/ITES global company operating in over 35 countries. At Vakils, he was instrumental in bringing NYSE-listed Bowne & Co. Inc. (acquired by RR Donnelley), the world’s largest financial printing company, to India.
His other directorships are:
- Managing Director of Vakil & Sons Pvt Ltd
- Director of Vakils, Feffer & Simons Pvt Ltd>
- Director of JD Jones (Bombay) Pvt Ltd
Bimal was also involved in setting up an equity joint venture between Perivan Ltd. (a technology firm based in London, UK) and Vakils Premedia to provide software solutions for financial and professional services. This company was acquired by Diligent in 2020.
Before joining Vakils, Bimal worked as a research associate at CRISIL (India’s first credit rating agency). He was part of the founding team to set up the information services business at CRISIL.
Bimal has an MBA from the Boston University School of Management.
He has been active in the following trade and educational organizations:
- Member of the Governing Council of Somaiya Vidyavihar University
- Governing and Academic Council Member of Somaiya Vidyavihar Educational Trust
- Trustee of Somaiya Ayurvihar Medical Trust – K.J Somaiya Medical College & Hospital
- Member of the International Board of Advisors, Boston University
- Member of the Ascent Foundation, a peer-to-peer learning platform for entrepreneurs
- Past Secretary of Indo-American Society. Vice President of the Bombay Masters Printers Association and Vice President of the American Alumni Association
- Joint Secretary of Rotary of Club of Bombay, 2017-18
CGC Members Profiles
Ms. Manisha Kumar
Chief Operating Officer,
Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited
Currently Working as Chief Operating Officer at Healthcare Global Enterprises, Manisha Kumar has close to 15 years of experience heading large Super Specialty hospitals across the country, she previously held senior leadership positions with MAX Healthcare and Manipal Hospitals. She is known for her expertise in healthcare business turnaround, business start-up and growth strategy – she has been responsible for turning around a hospital business with turnover of ~700 Cr pa and has also been responsible for starting up a large super specialty hospital from scratch and breaking it even in a matter of 11 months.
She is an MBA from Indian School of Business (ISB Hyderabad) and an engineer from BIT Mesra and started her business career early. She has guided and mentored many healthcare startups, is part of several healthcare think tanks and has also been deeply involved in managing the COVID scenario in her state in the last 2 years. She actively speaks in several international and national forums and guides and mentors several young, enterprising women in the industry.
For her accomplishments, she has been listed in the elite list of “40 Under 40” business leaders by BusinessWorld magazine 2022, Healthcare Personality of the year 2022 by World Federation of Healthcare Leaders, Global Woman Leader Award 2021 by CMO Asia and “40 Under 40” list of healthcare leaders by Medgate Today magazine 2021, and has also been recipient of several national healthcare awards from FICCI, Express group and Times Group.”
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