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Mr. Rajiv Podar meets Premier of Western Australia and Minister of Sri Lanka in Perth |
August, 2010
Mr. Rajiv Podar met and discussed opportunities with Hon Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia and Hon. Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Government of Sri Lanka during the Gala Dinner of International Business Linkage Forum's 7th Convention organized on 2nd August 2010 in Perth which was hosted by Department of State Development, Government of Western Australia |
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Mr. Rajiv Podar appointed as the "First point of contact" by Department of Economic Affairs
Canton of Zug, Switzerland |
December, 2009
Department of Economic Affairs, Canton of Zug, Switzerland has appointed Mr. Rajiv Podar as the "First point of contact" for Indian businessmen interested in Zug.
Dr. Hans Marti, Head of Department of Economic Affairs, Canton of Zug released a brochure in this regard highlighting the economy and business environment offered by canton of Zug.
Click here to download the brochure. |
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Podar Enterprise signs MoU with Pan-China Construction Group |
8 May, 2009
Podar Enterprise has entered into an understanding with Pan-China Construction Group to co-operate with each other in exploring, identifying and implementing various opportunities in the field of investment, planning and construction of large scale projects outside China in particular India & African Countries.
Pan-China is a large construction group directly working under the Ministry of Construction of the Peoples Republic of China. They are currently working on a USD 4 Billion project in Angola. They are desirous to use technical know how, market and contacts of Podar Enterprise in India and African Countries. |
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Mr. Rajiv Podar appointed as head of Indian Barter Committee under the Chinese Government Barter Program |
5 May, 2009
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing Barter Trade Committee is set up by Government of China to develop, establish and monitor an international barter trading system headquartered in China.
During the process of expanding internationally, the committee has appointed Mr. Rajiv Podar, Managing Director Podar Enterprise as the head of its preparatory working committee for India.
Mr. Podar will be responsible to formulate the policies, regulations, banking & logistics partners along with the final working committee structure and members. |
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Cricket Australia launches international education program |
14 January, 2009
Cricket Australia is pleased to announce a partnership with UAE based company Fourth Dimension International Limited that will see Cricket Australia develop a Cricket Education Program for delivery in educational institutions initially in India.
Plans are already being developed by Fourth Dimension International Limited and Cricket Australia to expand this innovative Program into countries such as South Africa, Canada and China in the future, as well as selected countries in the Middle East, Europe and other parts of Asia. |
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The Fourth Dimension International Cricket Education Program is a six year progressive competency based program with participants undergoing cricket development activities and learning in addition to their regular schooling. School students from 10 to 15 years will learn about the breadth and depth of cricket, from playing and umpiring, to coaching and administration. Students completing the International Cricket Education Program will learn the intricacies of the game along with the business of cricket.
The first Programs to run in India are likely to take place in schools in Mumbai. Representatives from Fourth Dimension International Limited and Podar Enterprise were recently in Melbourne to finalise the agreement between Cricket Australia and Fourth Dimension International Limited. Pictured above, Ranjeet Prakash representing Fourth Dimension International Limited (right) and Rajiv Podar from Podar Enterprise (Centre), recently met with Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Game Development Damien Bown (left) to sign the agreement and celebrate the strengthening of Australia-India relations through cricket.
Under this agreement, Cricket Australia will take responsibility for developing a Program that will enable Fourth Dimension International Limited to set up a sustainable infrastructure for cricket coaching, umpiring and administration. After commencing in Mumbai, the Program will move to other parts of India in the near future. International Cricket Education Program will see successful students achieve the Diploma of Cricket from Cricket Australia and Fourth Dimension International Limited.
Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Game Development Damien Bown sees this Program as a logical extension of Australian cricket’s emerging presence globally: “The Australian cricket playing, coaching, umpiring and administration infrastructures are highly regarded on the world stage. This partnership with Fourth Dimension International Limited will not only see Cricket Australia supporting cricket’s growth globally, but will also provide new opportunities for cricket to continue to grow its investment in grassroots participation, volunteering, coaching, umpiring and administration – which is critical to securing the next generation of cricket’s players and fans”. |
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Mr. K. R. Podar and Mr. Rajiv Podar greets the new president of India
HE Mrs. Pratibha Patil. |
August 2007
Mr. KantiKumar Podar and Mr. Rajiv K Podar call on the new President of India HE Mrs. Pratibha Patil to pay respects at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 09, 2007.
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Mr. Rajiv Podar's exclusive Interview to CNBC South Africa. |
August 2007
In first week of August 2007, Mr. Rajiv Podar visits South Africa. In an exclusive interview to CNBC he expresses interest of podars to enter into the South African markets in Cargo Movements (Air Freight Cargo), Private Education, Consumer goods and possibly retail low cost housing also. |
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Director of PACE meets the Prime Minister of New Zealand |
July, 2007
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Mr. Amit Pujara, Director of Podar Advisory and Consulting Enterprise Ltd (PACE) {the consulting division of Podar Group}, met the Hon. Prime Minister of New Zealand HE Mrs. Helen Clark and Hon. Minister of Ethnic Affairs Mr. Chris Carter during his recent New Zealand visit. |
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Podar Enterprise signs MoU for Gold Mine assets. |
May 2007
Podars enter into and MOU with Indian Mineral Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (Australia) and International Mining Corporation (England) to jointly collaborate to accure assets in Gold Mine in India |
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Mr. Rajiv Podar receives a warm welcome by Prime Minister of Samoa
and other ministers. |
May 2007
On 18th May 2007, Mr. Podar visited Samoa. He was received by the Honorable Minister of Agriculture HE Mr. TAUA Kitiona Seuala, Dy. Speaker of Parliament HE Mr. LAAULI Leuatea Polataivao and Minister of Revenue (Customs & Tax) HE Mr.TUU'U Anasi'i Leota.
During his visit he met the Honorable Prime Minister HE TUILAEPA Sailele Malielegaoi
and Finance Minister HE Mr. Niko Lee Hang apart from the Central Bank Governer Mr. Leasi Papali'i T. Scanlan and several Government Officials.
Business opportunities in Power Sector, Furniture Making and Export of Rice etc were discussed. |
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Podar Enterprise starts HRD division . |
May 2007
Podar start an HRD division to cater to the demand of its own group and partner for quality personnel. |
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Podar Enterprise ventures into Animation film making. |
March 2007
Podars venture into the business of Animation Films by setting up an in-house production for Animations. |
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A high level delegation of the Moscow Region Administration led by HE Mr. Vasily V.Gromov, Vice Chairman of the Moscow Region Government visited Mumbai
from 17th - 19th November 05. |
November, 2005
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The delegation consisted of:
- Deputy Minister of Transport
- Agriculture and foodstuff
- First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Market development
- Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Consumer
- Chief of department of the Ministry of Foreign Economic relations
- Head of Mozhaysk district and business persons of the Moscow Region
Moscow Region Podar International Ltd, the official Trade House of the Moscow Region organized the visit.
Meetings with the officials of Seepz, Government of Maharashtra, Deloitte & Touché were arranged.
The Indian Merchant Chamber had organized a business Meeting for the delegation. Mr. Podar also addressed the businessmen and apprised them of the opportunities the Region offered.
A gala dinner was hosted by Podars in honour of the delegation which was attended by businessmen and government officials. |
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Mr. Rajiv Podar represents India and Indian Merchant Chambers at the Business Partners City Round Table in Tianjin |
11th October, 2005
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Mr. Rajiv Podar represents India and Indian Merchant Chambers at the Business Partners City Round Table 2005 in Tianjin on 11th October 2005.
Our Managing Director Mr. Rajiv Podar had the honor of representing India and the Indian Merchant Chambers at the Business Partners City Round Table 2005 in Tianjin. The conference was attended by the Government of Tianjin and Osaka along with representatives from the Government and chambers of city of Melbourne, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam etc.
Mr. Podar made two presentations at the conference, one on "Absorbing Foreign Investments and Modern City Development" another on "Prospects for BPC Economic and Trade Cooperation".. |
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Podars open office in Beijing |
12th October, 2005
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Podars open office in Beijing on 12th October 2005. Sino Podar Trade (India) Limited, a company of Podar Enterprise, opened its representative office in the Central Business District of Beijing. Several large Chinese enterprises joined the occasion to wish success to Podars. We are grateful for all the blessings, good wishes received from all our well wishers. |
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Mr. Ashok Chauhan, Minister of Industries, Government of Maharashtra visited China along with Podars Chinese Partners |
24th September, 2005
Mr. Ashok Chauhan, Minister of Industries, Government of Maharashtra visited China on 24th September 2005, Mr. Mohit Kumar (GM International Trade) along with Podars Chinese Partners had the honor of having a business discussions with the Minister and his team during his visit.
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Teliphone Signs Asia Distribution Agreement with Podar Enterprise of India |
21 March, 2005
Initial Value of US$600,000 Annualized Revenues
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2005--United American Corporation's (NASD OTCBB:UAMA) wholly owned subsidiary Teliphone Inc. has signed an extensive marketing and distribution agreement with Podar Enterprise of Mumbai, India that will bring Teliphone service to most of Central, South and East Asia, and Eastern Europe as well as parts of the Middle East. The agreement gives Podar exclusive distribution rights for India , China , Russia , Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates , a territory with a combined population of well over 2 billion people. Podar will begin distribution with India and then continue rolling out to the other countries over a 12 month period. In addition to Teliphone's wireless Internet telephone and wired Teliphone Line, a USB Teliphone handset will be introduced for these markets which will expand market potential to all users with a computer and Internet connection.
"We believe there is an enormous untapped market for this product, particularly when you consider the amount of telephone traffic between Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America" said Rajiv Podar, Podar Enterprise's President, "We intend to focus on companies and individuals with high international traffic needs and we are very pleased to be working with Teliphone to develop these markets. The Teliphone product is a priority for us and will significantly enhance our Infotech division and its clients, which includes broadband wireless Internet."
George Metrakos, President and CEO of Teliphone adds: "Our agreement with Podar demonstrates the highly scalable nature of our multi-lingual platform for telecommunications services. We welcome Podar to the Teliphone team and look forward to working with them to expand our services into this market."
India represents the 6th largest telecom market in the world with a telephony subscriber base of nearly 80 million and is expected grow by several million over the next 2 years. International long distance (ILD) in 2004 was nearly 6 billion minutes with VoIP accounting for just over 2 billion minutes or 35%. ILD is expected to grow to just over 9 billion minutes by the end of 2006, with VoIP projected to take 55% of the market, some 5 billion minutes.
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Belarus Podar International Ltd organised the
"The International Belarus - India Linkage Forum" |
8 April, 2004
A successful round table conference was held by inviting delegations of businessmen of well renowned companies from Maharashtra State and Delhi looking into initiating new steps and joint ventures in developing business tie ups was held on the 8th April, 2004 in New Delhi.
The meet called The International Belarus- India Linkage Forum, gave way to
understand Foreign Trade Legislation and aspects of Investment and
Privatization of Belarusian companies in Belarus.
Mr. Andrei M. Chernetsky - Charge d' Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Belarus began the session by showing immense interest in developing business relations by cross pollinating ideas related to different trade and banking sectors in India , as he feels India is the fourth largest economic zone in the world. |
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He said, "We are looking at exploring various possibilities to have joint ventures in our country with the Podar Group, as we see a lot of potential areas in which we can come out as a country to the world and develop our economic condition. He also mentioned that, as the Podar Group is well known to us it would be a fruitful strategic partnership between India and Belarus , which will open new avenues for trade - export and import of things like Spices and Agricultural products, Pottash Fertilizers, Optics, Ball bearings, Dumpers and Mining equipments, cutting Machines, Chemical fertilizers, Electro technical transformers, Diamonds, Tractors & Agricultural Machineries, Wooden exotic furniture's, from tyres to heavy vehicles for commercial purpose, then hydraulic systems between both the countries.
He added that Belarus had a free economic zones with no customs problem hence movement will be easier. Ms. Nataliya Yasnovskaya. - the First Secretary Belarus embassy in the session spoke about the rules and regulations of admissions and gave open invitations to students from India for higher education into engineering and medical and the procedures for visa and legal formalities required to
get into the country. She said all formalities for admission of Indian students to Belarus should be rerouted through Podars and herself in the embassy only.
Business presentation made by Mr. P.P. Vora, Mr. Tehmasp M. Rustomjee - Director, Deloitte & Touché. They showed interest and emphasized that there were several trade opportunities in India and joint ventures possibilities in the Automobiles, Tyres and fertilizer sectors which could be explored. They also expressed Deloitte's desire to participate as consultants in the privatization process in Belarus for which they had global expertise.
Mr. Vinod Varshnei - Executive Director from Promark Fusion Ltd. also introducing his company showing interest and developing trade relations in Agro products and fertilizers.
Mr. Rajiv Podar concluded the session saying Podar Enterprise has close links with Belarus and was the official Indian Belarusian Trade House. He was willing to support trade and investment between the countries. |
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Benin - A new Partnership |
24 March, 2004
On the invitation of the Minister of Industries and Trade on behalf of the government of Benin, Mr. Rajiv Podar and Mr. P.N. Muralidharan visited Benin from 24 th March 04 to 29 th March 04.
They were given a very warm welcome and reception. The Minister of Industries and Trade HE Mr. Gatiou Akplogan along with his cabinet and the President of the Benin Chamber of Commerce received them at the airport and accompanied them to the Hotel.
The visit saw the formation of the Indian - Benin Trade House "Indo Benin Economic Corporation Co." (IBECC), a Single window to channelise trade and business, for the government of Benin and its Enterprises to and from India . Indo Benin Economic Corporation Co. is a firm of Podar Enterprise.
Meetings were held with the Minister of Finance, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Port and Minister of Urban Development and Environment.
Visit to the Free Trade Zone (Near Nigeria Border) and the Port were organized.
An interaction with private Businessman was organized by the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was presided by the President of the Chamber Mr. Ataou Soufiano. Several proposals and areas of cooperation were discussed. Mr. Rajiv K Podar was delegated rights to negotiate any matter concerning expanding and deepening the trade and economic relations between the Republic of Benin and India and to prepare proposals for concrete aspects of economic cooperation
Podar Enterprise saw opportunities in the following -
- Infrastructure Development - Port and Airport
- Telecom
- Pharma
- Cashew nut Processing
- Cotton Processing and Textile manufacturing
- Teak
- Pineapple Juice extraction
The government offered it full support and agreed to facilitate IBECC to set up such projects.
HE Mr. Kerekou, the President of the Benin honored Mr. Podar and Mr. Muralidharan by sparing time for an interaction and discussion with them. The meeting last 90 minutes and HE assured Mr. Podar of their Governments desire and support in all projects listed above.
IBECC will shortly be opening a showroom to exhibit products of interest to Benin in particular and West Africa in general in Benin .
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Podar to start ayurveda college in Benin |
BY SHWETA SHERTUKDE
The Asian Age, 4 February, 2004
Mumbai, Feb. 3: Benin in West Africa wants to set up an ayurvedic center on the lines of Podar Medical College.
A team of four ministers visited the college on Tuesday. The center will offer short-term courses, recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine.
The West African government is also likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maharashtra government to the institute providing Indian degrees there.
The four-members - Mr. Gregoire Laourou, minister of finance and economics, Mr. Luc-M.C. Gnacadia, minister of environment, hosing and urban, Mr. Gatious V. Akoplogan minister for industries, commerce and employment promotion and Dr. Charles Bullock adviser to the President of the Republic of Benin - met Dr. Abdul Waheed, dean of Podar Medical College.
Mr. Laourou said, "We are looking at exploring various possibilities to open new centres in our country. It is a king of a strategic partnership between India and West Africa , which will open new avenues for trade, technology and education between both the countries. Podar College is the best ayurvedic medical centre in India. Trained doctors from here will help our country open new avenues in the field of alternate medicine."
He added, "In West Africa, efforts are on to promote a collaborative programme of treatment comprising traditional medicine with allopathy. Our country is looking to promote ayurvedic medicine as the best solution for treating chronic diseases."
Talking about the ayurvedic centre, Dr. Waheed said, "Many countries are approaching our medical institute and we are ready to provide our services to the western countries. Ours is a 63-year-old Ayurvedic institute with specialization in Panchkarma, a form of supportive treatment with simple procedures. Panchkarma is considered the best treatment for chronic diseases."
He added, "Podar Medical College will send a few experts to West Africa to train doctors in ayurvedic medicine."
Before sending the doctors, a team led by the dean will visit the country to work out the details involved in starting the centre.
The Indian doctors will also visit the site allotted for the construction of the centre and the infrastructure available.
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Bilateral trade: West Africa comes calling now |
ENS ECONOMIC BUREAU
MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 1, 2004
The Indian Express, Mumbai, Monday, February 2, 2004
THEY claim to have the sweetest pineapples in the world, and cotton that is comparable with the finest Egyptian cotton. Now the Republic of Benin, a tiny country in West Africa, is busy trying to get the world's attention.
A trade delegation, comprising senior Benin ministers and businessman, is in Mumbai to woo Indian businessmen to invest in their country.
"You can have 100 percent investment in any business you start in Benin and can take 100 percent profits back to your country," said Luc-M C Gnacadia, Benin's minister of Environment, Housing and Urbanism.
Gnacadia said that by being situated close to the land-locked countries of Nigeria and Ghana, Benin provides access to nearly 200 million consumers. The country itself has a population of just 6.7 million.
Besides giving access to the strife-torn West African countries, Benin can also be a gateway to countries in the European Union and the United States, by virtue of certain agreements it has with these countries.
The reality check
- After numerous reports about Chinese goods bombarding India, here's some news that comes as a pleasant surprise- India's exports to China are actually higher than its imports.
- The figure is right from the horse's mouth. "In the first 11 months of 2003, China's export to India was US $2958 million whereas imports were $3,700," said Yuan Nanfheng, the Chinese Consul General in India.
- He said that imports from India have risen by 84.5 percent since the same period last year, whereas export to India has increased only 27 percent." We have a trade deficit of $742 million. He expected that the total trade between the two countries will be over $7 billion for year 2003," Nanfheng said.
Putting to rest security concerns of businessman, Gnacadia said," We are a democratic country, with no riots or emergency. Our average GDP growth has been 5 percent annum since 1990, and was 6.7 percent last year."
Gnacadia was speaking at a meeting organized by the International Business Linkage Forum. He and other senior ministers will be meeting more businessmen at a function on February 3.
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