Hon`ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Jai Ram Thakur lighting the inaugural lamp at 49th edition of EEPC India Northern Region Export Awards held on 20th July, 2019 in Shimla. EEPC India Chairman - Mr. Ravi Sehgal is on his right and on his left - Mr. Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal, Dy. Regional Chairman (NR), EEPC India, Mr. Gunit Rana, Dy. Regional Chairman (NR), EEPC India, Ms. Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Regional Chairperson (NR), EEPC India and Mr. Suranjan Gupta, Executive Director, EEPC India. Mr. Rakesh Suraj, Regional Director (NR), EEPC India (far left)
Hon`ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Jai Ram Thakur delivering the keynote address at 49th edition of EEPC India Northern Region Export Awards held on 20th July, 2019 in Shimla
Ms. Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Regional Chairperson (NR), EEPC India welcoming the Chief Guest, Hon`ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Jai Ram Thakur with a bouquet at the 49th edition of EEPC India Northern Region Export Awards held on 20th July, 2019 in Shimla
Dignitaries on the dais while National Anthem is being played. From left - Mr. Rakesh Suraj, Regional Director (NR), EEPC India; Mr. Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal, Dy. Regional Chairman (NR), EEPC India; EEPC India Chairman - Mr. Ravi Sehgal; Hon`ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Jai Ram Thakur; Ms. Kamna Raj Aggarwalla, Regional Chairperson (NR), EEPC India; Mr. Gunit Rana, Dy. Regional Chairman (NR), EEPC India and Mr. Suranjan Gupta, Executive Director, EEPC India at 49th edition of EEPC India Northern Region Export Awards held on 20th July, 2019 in Shimla
Panel Meeting of Fabricated Steel Structure Including Transmission Line Tower (Panel -16) held on 9th July, 2019 in Kolkata. Mr. Arun Kumar Garodia, Vice Chairman and Panel Convener, EEPC India (center on the head table) addressing the members of the Panel. To his left - Ms. Anima Pandey, Regional Director (ER) & Director (Membership), EEPC India and to his right - Mr. Ashish Shah, Senior member of the Panel

ENGINEERING EXPORT INFO-BULLETIN | VOL. 21 | ISSUE NO. 30 | JULY 29, 2019

From Chairman’s Pen

OVERSEAS SECTION

Overseas Market Information
- Information on Egypt, Malawi, Thailand & Venezuela

Global Business Opportunities

Tender Information

For information about
EEPC INDIA visit :
www.eepcindia.org

Highlights

Govt. Notifications/ Circulars

Circular No. 21/2019 -Customs - Clarification regarding applicability of Notification No. 45/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 on goods which were exported earlier for exhibition purpose/consignment basis.
Circular No. 22/2019-Customs - Clarifications regarding Refunds of IGST paid on import in case of risky exporters.
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 3 - Exim Bank`s Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 10 million (as first tranche out of USD 50 million) to the Government of Republic of Seychelles.

My dear fellow exporters,

According to the news source, The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India has circulated a Cabinet note to phase out the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), initiated in Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, and has proposed to replace it by a new export incentive scheme called The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme, which is at present in place on the exports of Garments and made-ups only.

The proposed RoSCTL scheme will provide reimbursement of duties to the exporters on export inputs and indirect taxes through freely transferable scrips. Reportedly, the duty drawback panel under the finance ministry, but with inter-ministerial representation will fix the rate of scrips for various products while the revenue foregone will be monitored by the Department of Revenue under the ministry. The said scheme will be extended to all exports in a phased manner.

This decision of the government is a move to make India’s foreign trade policy compliant with the norms of World Trade organization (WTO) under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM). USA brought the allegation before the WTO of violating ASCM against India in five of its most prominent export promotion schemes including MEIS providing subsidies to exporters. According to the rules framed by WTO, a country is not allowed to offer subsidies to its exporters once it’s per capital Gross National Income (GNI) crosses USD 1,000 mark for three successive years at 1990 exchange rate of US Dollar. For India, 2015 was the third successive year.

Ravi Sehgal

Overseas Information

OVERSEAS MARKET INFORMATION

Egypt
(Source : Embassy of India, Cairo)

Potential products of Imports from India

Automobile and auto components : Egypt is strategically located close to many developing countries with open markets for car imports. The Egyptian automotive Market Volume in 2018 reached 19,804 vehicles (15088 are passenger cars, 1586 buses and 3130 trucks) compared to 14,673 vehicles in 2017 (with increase of 35.6 %).

All auto majors like GM, Toyota, BMW, and Hyundai have presence in Egypt. Our exports of automobiles during 2018-19 were USD 136.2 million and auto components were USD 77.5 million in the same period (Total 213.4 Million USD).

Following the implementation of zero tariffs for automobile imports from EU to Egypt early this year, as per provisions of Egyptian – European Partnership Agreement, there were some concerns among local auto component manufacturers on likely adverse impact on them.

However, the Egyptian Government has recently come up with customs incentive scheme to protect local manufacturing while at the same time keeping the doors open for imports.

Bajaj has a partnership with Ghabbour of Egypt for CKD assembly of two and three wheelers for Egyptian markets. TVS and Mahindra also have presence in the market.

Project exports in railways, construction, renewable energy, infrastructure etc. (Railway Items : 86) (Electrical Machinery : 85) : Egypt has announced various mega projects which have created opportunities for the project exports by the Indian companies. Some of the major projects are: Suez Canal Economic Zone, High Speed Trains and new Metro lines, Housing units’ project, 1.5 million feddan (acre) land reclamation project, Renewable Energy projects and new Administrative Capital.

Malawi
(Source : High Commission of India, Lilongwe)

The main imports of Malawi from India are pharmaceuticals. Malawi as of 2018 imported 60.9% of its pharmaceuticals from India compared to the previous year’s 61%. The scope for more market share of the pharmaceuticals is still there in Malawi. The other products include printed books, articles of iron and steel, plastic and articles thereof and electrical machinery. Below is the list of top 10 imports from India to Malawi in 2018.

Thailand
(Source : Embassy of India, Bangkok)

MOC suggests Thailand to rush export after American prohibts GSP India
Manager Daily 360 26.06.2019

Director-general of Department of Foreign Trade reveals that the department has been following the situation which U.S. scrapped trade privileges under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for India on 5th June 2019. He says that this will be good opportunities for Thailand’s export for stone product, handbag and other due to India have to pay more 0.1-54.6 percent tariff than usual.

Venezuela
(Source : Embassy of India, Caracas)

Potential products of exports for India

Pharmaceutical products : Venezuelan pharmaceutical industry is severely affected by the lack of private investment and relies heavily on the imports for drugs and pharmaceuticals. India is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of pharmaceuticals in the world and enjoys acceptance in the Venezuelan market due to its quality and competitive prices.

Auto-parts : India is one of the top manufacturers of auto-parts in the world. Venezuela is in dire need of auto-parts for all kinds of vehicles.

Oil and gas machinery and spare parts : Venezuela needs oil and gas industry machinery and spare parts to reactivate their oil industry. The Venezuelan oil industry uses machinery and parts which are US standards compliant, and India manufactures such items compliant with US standards at lower rates.

Textiles : Venezuelan textile industry needs raw materials for its production. Indian fabrics are highly appreciated by the Venezuelan textile industry. Some companies are reportedly importing fabrics from India to make uniforms for police and civil servants in the country. Further, Indian dresses are also liked in Venezuela.

TENDER INFORMATION

Rwanda

(EEPC Ref. No. DB-2329)

Project	Electricity Sector Strengthening Project Loan No. : IDA-57540 Project ID No. : P150634 Financing from IDA
DB Ref. No.	WB8272-07/19
Issued by	Managing Director Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL) KN82 ST 3, Nyarugenge District 2nd Floor, REG EUCL’s Headquarters P. O. Box : 5634 Kigali City, Rwanda Tel. : + (250) 78 818 1294 E-mail : procurement@eucl.reg.rw; cmahirwe@eucl.reg.rw
Bid No.	RW-EUCL-110835-GO-RFB
For	Supply and Installation of Smart Meters for EUCL.
Tender cost	Non-refundable fee of Fifty US Dollars (US$ 50) or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
Bid Security	US$ 10,000 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
Bid deadline	*30.08.2018*
Source	UN Development Business Website

Bahrain

(EEPC Ref. No. MEED-2683)

Tender No.	CSD-823 (TC/SH/PT-100/06/2019)
Tender for	Steel columns
Tender details	Supply of steel columns.
Bid bond	BD 500
Cost of tender documents	BD 15
Miscellaneous	Tender documents are available until 20 August
Closing date	*21.08.2019*
Issued by	Electricity & Water Authority Directorate of Central Stores Room 21-4, Ground Floor P. O. Box 5325, Sitra, Bahrain Tel. : (973) 17995500 Website : www.tenderboard.gov.bh

Bahrain

(EEPC Ref. No. MEED-2684)

Tender No.	CSD-828 (TC/MM/PT-102/06/2019)
Tender for	DI fittings
Tender details	Supply of ductile iron (DI) fittings to be used in a water distribution directorate.
Bid bond	BD 500
Cost of tender documents	BD 15
Miscellaneous	Tender documents are available until 20 August
Closing date	*21.08.2019*
Issued by	Electricity & Water Authority Directorate of Central Stores Room 21-4, Ground Floor P. O. Box 5325, Sitra, Bahrain Tel. : (973) 17995500 Website : www.tenderboard.gov.bh

Kuwait

(EEPC Ref. No. MEED-2685)

Tender No.	MEW/34/2018/2019
Tender for	Iron and aluminium works
Tender details	Maintenance of iron and aluminium works for secondary transformer stations.
Bid bond	KD 6,000
Cost of tender documents	KD 300
Miscellaneous	The client is the Electricity & Water Ministry. Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 18 August
Closing date	*03.09.2019*
Issued by	Central Tenders Committee Electricity & Water Ministry P. O. Box 1070 Safat 13011, Kuwait Tel. : (965) 2401200 Fax : (965) 2416574 E-mail : info@ctc.gov.kw Website : www.ctc.gov.kw; www.capt.gov.kw

Kuwait

(EEPC Ref. No. MEED-2686)

Tender No.	MEW/24/2018/2019
Tender for	Cable repair, extension and welding
Tender details	Repair of low-tension ground cables, and extension and welding of cables for new consumers at the North Ahmadi governorate.
Bid bond	KD 45,000
Cost of tender documents	KD 1,000
Miscellaneous	The client is the Electricity & Water Ministry. Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 18 August
Closing date	*03.09.2019*
Issued by	Central Tenders Committee Electricity & Water Ministry P. O. Box 1070 Safat 13011, Kuwait Tel. : (965) 2401200 Fax : (965) 2416574 E-mail : info@ctc.gov.kw Website : www.ctc.gov.kw; www.capt.gov.kw

Kuwait

(EEPC Ref. No. MEED-2687)

Tender No.	AMM/1/8/2017/2018
Tender for	Equipment and machinery maintenance
Tender details	Maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery at a government testing quality control and research centre.
Bid bond	KD 7,500
Cost of tender documents	KD 1,000
Miscellaneous	The client is the Public Works Ministry. Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 5 August
Closing date	*01.09.2019*
Issued by	Central Tenders Committee Public Works Ministry P. O. Box 1070 Safat 13011, Kuwait Tel. : (965) 2401200 Fax : (965) 2416574 E-mail : info@ctc.gov.kw Website : www.ctc.gov.kw; www.capt.gov.kw

United Arab Emirates

(EEPC Ref. No. MEED-2688)

Tender No.	RFX-2421900060
Tender for	Switching and substation DC systems
Tender details	Supply of DC systems for 11kV switching stations and 33kV substations.
Bid bond	5 per cent of tender price
Cost of tender documents	AED 210
Closing date	*19.08.2019*
Issued by	Dubai Electricity & Water Authority Office of the Contracts Manager Zabeel East, P. O. Box 564 Dubai, UAE Tel. : (9714) 3244444 Fax: (9714) 3248111 E-mail: contracts@dewa.gov.ae Website :www.dewa.gov.ae; https://srm.dewa.gov.ae
Source	MEED.com website

Domestic Information

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dated 24 July, 2019

Circular No. 21/2019-Customs

Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Government of India, New Delhi has issued a Circular No. 21/2019-Customs, dated 24th July, 2019 regarding Clarification regarding applicability of Notification No. 45/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 on goods which were exported earlier for exhibition purpose/consignment basis. The above Customs Circular has already been hosted in our Website (http://www.eepcindia.org/download/190725170654.pdf) for information of our Members.

Dated 24 July, 2019

Circular No. 22/2019-Customs

Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Government of India, New Delhi has issued a Circular No. 22/2019-Customs, dated 24th July, 2019 regarding Clarifications regarding Refunds of IGST paid on import in case of risky exporters. The above Customs Circular has already been hosted in our Website (http://www.eepcindia.org/download/190725170855.pdf) for information of our Members.

EXPORT FINANCE

Dated 25 July, 2019

RBI/2019-20/18
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 3

The Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai has issued A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 3, dated 25th July, 2019 regarding Exim Bank`s Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 10 million (as first tranche out of USD 50 million) to the Government of Republic of Seychelles. The above Circular has already been hosted in our Website (http://www.eepcindia.org/download/190729142515.PDF) for information of our Members.

STEEL PRICES

Steel Market Current Report

Mandi Gobindgarh
Open Market Rates of Rerollables (July 27, 2019)

(Exclusive of GST) (Trade Terms 1% Cash Discount)

(Rate Rs. per Tonne)

Ingot
Arc/Ind. Furnace
Round quality (21x25)	29,200
Structural quality (28x30)	29,200
Low carbon (12x16)	-
Semi low carbon (18x21)	29,700
5x6 Girder quality (25x30)	-
Runners/Risers	29,700
Bones/Clean	-

Billets & Squares
50x50x63x63x65x65 mm MS	-
75x75x80x80x90x90 mm MS	29,800
100x100 mm MS	29,800
125x125 mm MS/ Concast	-
100x100 mm Concast-Billets	29,800
100x100 Concast-SAIL DSP	30,400
H.C. Billet SAIL 150x150 mm)	-
H.C. Billet-Tisco 75x75 mm)	-

Blooms
Above 251 mm Bloom (HC)	30,350
Above 251 mm Bloom (MS)	29,350
(DSP) Bloom 160x250 mm	29,450
130/135/140 mm (Tisco) MS	-
150x150 mm Concast (DSP)	29,450
150x150 mm MS (SAIL)	29,450
Bloom Cut into pcs. (MS)	29,350
Bloom Cut into pcs. (Medium)	29,350
Bloom Cut into (Patra Pass)	29,450

Slabs
Durgapur Slabs 14"x3"	-
Durgapur Slabs	-
Bokaro Slab Heavy	-
Tata Concast Slab (Heavy)	-
Skelp Tisco	-

Rails
Untested Rail - 75 lbs.	26,300
Untested Rail - 90 lbs.	26,100
Untested Rail - 105 lbs.	26,400
Rej. Wheel (Big)	-
Rej. Wheel (Small)	26,900
Cut Tyre (Big)	32,300
Cut Tyre (Small)	27,300

Melting Scrap (F.O.R.)
Fresh Scrap (Rolling Mill End)	26,850
Old Scrap (Godown)	22,700
Turning	22,100
Tin Tapper	23,600
Sponge Iron	23,100

Pig Iron (F.O.R.)
Foundry Grade	31,000
Steel Grade	29,700
C.I. Turning	16,400
Degi Scrap	24,400
Deg Casting	33,700
Ingot Moulds (Old)	24,700
Ingot Moulds (New)	34,800
Cut Ingot Moulds	22,500

Open Market Rates of Finished Goods (July 27, 2019)
(Inclusive of GST)

(Rate per Qntl.)

M. S. Rounds	4 mm	5 mm	6 mm	8 mm	10 mm	12 mm	16/20 mm	22/25 mm
Mild	4230	4210	4220	4240	4220	4220	4400	4560
Zindi Pass (Drawing)	-	-	-	4240	4210	4210	4400	4420

Above rates of 6 mm rounds are of length up to 14’ Above 18’ = 4230

Heavy Rounds	28 to 53 mm	63 to 100 mm	110 to 125 mm	140 to 150 mm	165 mm	180 mm	200 mm
Mild	4370	4410	4410	4410	4410	4440	4440

M. S. Squares	4 mm	5 mm	6 mm	8 mm	10 mm	12 mm	16/20 mm	22/25 mm
Mild	4460	4460	4430	4490	4490	4500	4450	4420

M. S. Angles	20 mm	25 mm	32 mm	40 mm	50 mm	65 mm	75 mm	100 mm	110 mm	150 mm	200 mm
3 mm	4290	4270	4380	4370	4470	4420	-	-	-	-	-
5 mm	–	4320	4320	4370	4470	4460	4470	4470	-	-	-
6 mm	–	4310	4310	4470	4470	4460	4460	4470	-	-	-
8 mm	-	-	-	4340	4340	4460	4440	4440	-	-	-
10 mm	–	-	-	4340	4340	4460	4440	4510	4500	-	-
12 mm	–	-	-	4340	4340	4460	4440	4510	-	4540	-
16 mm	–	-	-	4340	4340	4450	4440	4510	-	-	-

M. S. Flats	20 mm	25 mm	32 mm	40 mm	50 mm	65 mm	75 mm	100 mm
3 mm	4190	4200	4300	4240	4350	4350	-	-
5 mm	4200	4200	4200	4200	4350	4440	4440	4440
6 mm	4190	4190	4200	4200	4350	4450	4440	4440
8 mm	-	-	4080	4210	4310	4410	4410	4420
10 mm	-	-	4080	4210	4310	4410	4410	4410
12/25 mm	-	-	4080	4210	4310	4410	4210	4430
18/19 Gauge	4160	4140	4190	4210	4310	4410	4410	4430

[Prices at other stockyards may vary] Source : Steel Town (Weekly), July 27, 2019]

EEPC INDIA OFFICE BEARERS

CHAIRMAN

SR. VICE CHAIRMAN

VICE CHAIRMAN

Ravi Sehgal
Tel.: 91-33-2287-2256/8229/2290
Fax : 91-33-2287-9938
E-mail : ravisehgal5@gmail.com

Mahesh K Desai
Tel.: 91-40-27617098/5131 (O)
91-40-27765793 (R)
Fax : 91-40-27614376
E-mail : desai.mahesh64@gmail.com
hyd1_meera@bsnl.in

Arun Kumar Garodia
Tel.: 91-33-40052700
Fax : 91-33-40052800
E-mail : corona@coronaind.com
arun@coronaind.com

REGIONAL CHAIRMEN / CHAIRPERSON

EASTERN REGION

B. D. Agarwal
Tel. : 91-33-22487249
Fax : 91-33-22481879
E-mail : bdacec@gmail.com

NORTHERN REGION

Kamna Raj Aggarwalla
Tel.: 91-181-2642001/02/03/04
Fax : 91-181-2642005
E-mail : kamna.aggarwalla@gmail.com

SOUTHERN REGION

K. S. Mani
Tel. : (91 491) 253-5669/9870
E-mail : atlasmachinetools1978@gmail.com

WESTERN REGION

Krishanlal Dhingra
Telefax : 91-22-2651-0038/2655-6955
E-mail : kldhingra@gmail.com

EEPC INDIA OFFICES

H.O. (Cell)	REGISTERED & HEAD OFFICE
Suranjan Gupta Executive Director EEPC INDIA Vandhna (4th Floor) 11 Tolstoy Marg New Delhi 110 001 Tel.: 91-11-23353353, 23711124/25 Fax : 91-11-23310920 E-mail : eepcto@eepcindia.net URL : www.eepcindia.org	Adhip Mitra Addl. Executive Director & Secretary EEPC INDIA Vanijya Bhavan (1st Floor) International Trade Facilitation Centre 1/1 Wood Street, Kolkata 700 016 Tel.: 91-33-22890651/52/53 Fax : 91-33-22890654 E-mail : eepcho@eepcindia.net URL : www.eepcindia.org

REGIONAL OFFICES

EASTERN REGION

Anima Pandey
Regional Director & Director (Membership)
EEPC INDIA
Vanijya Bhavan (2nd Floor)
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street
Kolkata 700 016
Tel.: 91-33-22890673/74
Fax : 91-33-22890687
E-mail : eepcrokol@eepcindia.net

NORTHERN REGION

Rakesh Suraj
Regional Director
EEPC INDIA
Flat No.10
P, Q, N, 10th Floor
DCM Building
16 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi - 110 001
Tel.: 91-11-23314171/74
Fax : 91-11-23317795
E-mail : eepcrodel@eepcindia.net

SOUTHERN REGION

C. H. Nadiger
Regional Director
EEPC INDIA
Greams Dugar (3rd Floor)
149 Greams Road
Chennai 600 006
Tel.: 91-44-28295501, 28295502
Fax : 91-44-28290495
E-mail : eepcrochen@eepcindia.net

WESTERN REGION

Rajat Srivastava
Regional Director & Director (Marketing & Sales)
EEPC INDIA
B-202 & 220, Aurus Chambers
Annex "B", 2nd Floor Behind Mahindra Tower
S.S. Amrutwar Marg
Worli, Mumbai 400 013
Tel.: 91-22-4212 5555
Fax : 91-22-2495 5486
E-mail : eepcromum@eepcindia.net

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE

AHMEDABAD

Sudhakaran C. K. Nair
Deputy Director
EEPC INDIA
TF-313/A(3rd Floor)
ATMA House, Ashram Road
Ahmedabad 380 009
Tel.: 91-79-26588720
E-mail : eepcsroahd@eepcindia.net

BANGALORE

J. V. Raja Gopal Rao
Sr. Deputy Director
EEPC INDIA
Embassy Square, 103, First Floor
No.148, Infantry Road
Bengaluru - 560 001
Tel.: 91-80-22261396/22268669
Fax : 91-80-22266914
E-mail : eepcsroblr@eepcindia.net

HYDERABAD

V. C. Ravish
Sr. Executive Officer
EEPC INDIA
`Soham Mansion` (1st Floor)
No. 5-4-187/3 & 4/4, M.G Road
Secunderabad 500 003
Tel.: 91-40-27536704
Fax : 91-40-27536705
E-mail : eepcsrohyd@eepcindia.net

JALANDHAR

Opinder Singh
Deputy Director
EEPC INDIA
Plot Comm. 1, Focal Point
Jalandhar 144 012
Tel.: 91-181-2602264
Fax : 91-181-2601124
E-mail : eepcsrojld@eepcindia.net

CIN : U51900WB1955NPL022644

Engineering Export Info-Bulletin | Vol. 21 | Issue No. 30

Contents

From Chairman’s Pen

OVERSEAS SECTION

Global Business Opportunities

DOMESTIC SECTION

Highlights

Overseas Information

OVERSEAS MARKET INFORMATION

TENDER INFORMATION

Domestic Information

PUBLIC NOTICE

EXPORT FINANCE

STEEL PRICES

Steel Market Current Report

EEPC INDIA OFFICE BEARERS

REGIONAL CHAIRMEN / CHAIRPERSON

EEPC INDIA OFFICES

REGIONAL OFFICES

SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE