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AIPMA AT WORK
Address – Shri Bharani VLSVSS,
Deputy Director General, DGFT
Shri Bharani outlined DGFT initiatives including TradeConnect, the Export Promotion Mission, and the
Bharat Trade Net Project, urging MSMEs to embrace digitisation, certifications, and value addition.
Concluding Remarks – Mr. Sunil Shah, Vice Presi-
dent (Finance), AIPMA
Mr. Shah thanked all speakers, dignitaries, and par-
ticipants for their valuable contributions.
Session 1
Topic – Export Potential of India’s Plastic Finished Products
Dr. Raju Desai – Chairman, Jyoti Plastic Works Pvt. Ltd
Topic-Injection Moulded Parts Export
Dr. Desai highlighted India’s strong position as a supplier to major markets such as the USA and
Europe, with a current share of around 15%. He detailed cost advantages—lower labour, raw material,
and overall manufacturing costs—alongside the importance of global certifications, precision manu-
facturing, and green polymers. He encouraged strategic R&D investment and skill development to
address challenges like price volatility.
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