The First International Day of Yoga (IDY), proclaimed by the

United Nations, was celebrated throughout the world on 21st

June, 2015.

The event in Frankfurt was organized at a grand scale in

association with some of the top Yoga institutes in this region

including Art of living, Santulan, ISHA Foundation, Sri Sri

Ayurveda, Brahma Kumaris and Sri Aurobindo Society

Deutschland e.V. The Consulate General of India, Frankfurt

celebrated IDY at Nidda park, an open-air Park in the heart of

the Frankfurt city.

The event was attended by around 400 people. There was a gen-

eral mood of festivity and enthusiasm among the Yoga partici-

pants. The message of Yoga as an invaluable gift of ancient Indian

tradition which provides a holistic approach to health and well-

being was successfully disseminated not only to the Yoga practi-

tioners but several people who had joined the IDY out of curiosi-

ty. T-shirts with the logo of IDY were handed over by the India

Tourism and other organizations. Several stalls were set up by the

Yoga institutes to make people aware about the benefits of Yoga.

Indian restaurants served vegetarian food on the occasion. The

event was well received by the German media. Several other events in the run up to IDY were organised by different Yoga

institutes in Frankfurt and Cologne.

First International Day of Yoga celebrations in Frankfurt

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H I G H L I G H T S :

- Celebrations of

the First Interna-

tional Day of

Yoga in Frank-

furt

- CG inaugurates

the Cologne

India Week

Consul General inaugurating the First International Day of Yoga at Nidda Park

Volunteers from Art of Living leading the Common Yoga Protocol

Enthusiasts at the stalls put up by different yoga institutes in Frankfurt Participants in “Dhyan in Shambhavi” Mudra at IDY celebrations

P A G E 2

Spotlight on India

India Week in Cologne

ADB to increase India lending by

50% to $12 billion by 2018

Asian Development Bank proposes to increase

lending to India by almost 50 per cent to $12

billion by 2018, ADB president Mr Takehiko Na-

kao said on a visit to India. "ADB aims at increas-

ing its sovereign and non-sovereign lending from

the present $7 billion-$9 billion in three years

from 2015 to 2017 to $10 billion-$12 billion be-

tween 2016 and 2018 using ADB's expanded lend-

ing capacity," he said. He met Finance Minister

Arun Jaitley and Urban Development Minister

Venkaiah Naidu. India's projected growth rate of

7.8 per cent for the 2015-16 fiscal is higher than

China's estimated 7.2 per cent in 2015 calendar

year, he said.

I N D I E N N E W S L E T T E R

Forthcoming

events

August 15 – Flag

hoisting ceremony

on the occasion

of 69th Inde-

pendence Day of

India

CG inaugurating the event with the Lord Mayor of Cologne Mr Juergen Roters

CG at the India Week in Cologne with Lord Mayor of Cologne Mr Juergen Roters

The 7th Cologne India Week was held from June 12 -

June 24, 2015. The opening ceremony of the Week

took place on June 12 at the Rautenstrauch – Joest

Museum in Cologne. The event was jointly inaugurat-

ed by Consul General of India Frankfurt Mr. Raveesh

Kumar and the Lord Mayor of Cologne Mr. Juergen

Roters. The Consul General elaborated on the im-

portance of soft power that strengthens Indo-German

bilateral ties.

More than 400 people attended the cultural fiesta.

The main theme of the India Week this year was

“Women in India” for which renowned experts from

academia presented talks and seminars. Through

these seminars the diversity in the thoughts and life

of an Indian woman were highlighted.

In addition there were several cultural dance perfor-

mances and cookery shows organized throughout

the week.

Economy to Grow 7.4 - 7.6% in FY16;

Rate Cut Hopes High: ICRA

A better-than-expected monsoon and sowing

turnout in June have raised hopes of further rate

cut by the Reserve Bank, which is likely to help

economy grow at 7.4-7.6 per cent in FY16, ac-

cording to Indian ratings agency ICRA. "In ICRA's

view, the better-than-expected monsoon and

sowing turnout in June 2015 have increased the

probability of a repo rate cut during the third

quarter of 2015-16, as long as external develop-

ments do not result in excessive forex volatility,"

ICRA said in a statement.

The first International

Day of Yoga was ob-

served world over on

June 21, 2015. About

35985 people, including

Indian Prime Minis-

ter Narendra Modi and

a large number of digni-

taries from 84 nations,

performed 21 Yoga asa-

nas for 35 minutes at

Rajpath in New Delhi.

The day devoted to Yo-

ga was observed by mil-

lions across the world.

The event at Rajpath

established two Guinness

world records awarded

to 'Ministry of Ayush'

i.e. Largest Yoga Class

having 35985 people;

and Nationalities Par-

ticipating with 84 na-

tions.

India-Germany Business News

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 I , I S S U E V I I I

MoU between BVMW and EEPC India The Engineering exporters' body EEPC India signed an agreement with

the German Federal Association of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

(BVMW) at Hannover Messe 2015, Germany. It aims to boost business ties

between India and Germany with particular emphasis on the SME sector.

The MoU was signed at the Hannover Messe. The agreement will help

exchange information on economic and commercial matters - trade, in-

vestment and technology transfer opportunities as well as trends. EEPC

India and BVMW will provide and facilitate assistance to visiting delega-

tions to promote their business missions. To substantiate and add value

to the B2B portal launched by EEPC India, BVMW will put in best possible

efforts to fix meetings between the Indian companies with their German

counterparts.

Hannover RE keen to open branch in India

Hannover RE, the world’s third-largest reinsurance company, has decided

to set up a branch in India, said its Chairman, Ulrich Wallin, who was on

a visit to India. “We will be applying (to the insurance regulator) for

branch approval. It would be considered a success if we are able to set

up a branch here before March 2016,” Mr Wallin said in an interview. He

also held separate meetings with Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley and

Health Minister Mr. JP Nadda. Hannover RE is among the several top

global reinsurance giants who are making a beeline to India to tap the

growing re-insurance opportunities following the government pushing

through several changes in insurance laws to enable global reinsurers to

set up underwriting business in India.

Germany's Henkel to invest Euro 30 million to build

India's largest adhesives plant near Pune

Henkel, the Germany-based producer of adhesives, sealants and function-

al coatings, is setting up India’s largest adhesives manufacturing plant in

Kurkumbh, near Pune with an investment of Euro 30 million

(approximately Rs 220 crores). The new plant, which is expected to start

production by early 2017, will have an annual capacity of about 80,000

metric tonnes of adhesives and surface treatment products.

According to officials of Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Pvt Ltd, the

wholly-owned subsidiary of Henkel, the plant will cater to the various

end user segments such as automotive, metal and industrial sectors.

Germany's AMA Association Extends Support to SPS

Automation India, Motek & Control

Germany’s AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement- a network of

key industry players for technical innovations has announced support

to India’s premium business platform for manufacturing sector profes-

sionals - SPS Automation India, Motek & Control India.

Three high-technology fairs which made their debut in India this year,

garnered tremendous support from Gujarat government, industry asso-

ciations and media houses for drawing attention to high-quality manu-

facturing technologies that can help Indian companies attain manufac-

turing excellence. The second edition of these co-located technology

fairs is scheduled from April 7-9, 2016 at the Helipad Grounds in

Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Independently, SPS Automation India 2016 will

be dedicated to industrial automation and applied solutions whereas

Motek India will cover automation in production and assembly line.

Control India, on the other hand, will cover solutions in inspection and

quality assurance. Together, the three shows will target multiple end

user sectors such as automotive, auto-components, gems and jewellery,

pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, petrochemical etc. enabling collabora-

tions and knowledge sharing at a global level.

Mahindra metallic components for Premium Aero-

tec units in Germany

Mahindra Group clinched a multi-million dollar aerospace contract with

European consortium Airbus at the Paris Air Show, marking a major

milestone in the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Mahindra Group subsidiary

Mahindra Aerospace bagged the multi-year aero components manufac-

ture and supply contract. The contract, the value of which has not been

disclosed, will involve a variety of Mahindra produced metallic compo-

nents, in excess of a million parts per annum, to be fitted into several

Airbus aircraft programmes as part of assemblies produced by Premium

Aerotec. The parts will be produced at the new Mahindra Aerospace

facility located at Narsapura near Bengaluru, with deliveries to Premi-

um Aerotec’s facilities in Germany scheduled to commence this year.

The $16.9-billion Mumbai-headquartered Mahindra Group, with over

200,000 employees across 100 countries had set up its utility aircraft

and aerostructure manufacturing operation with Mahindra Aerospace in

2008.

News Round-up

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Cleanliness Drive at CGI Frankfurt Participants at Kabaddi Fair by the Punjab Sports and Culture Academy

Participants in full swing at the IDY celebrations

The month of June in pictures!

CG at the inauguration of the event at Om Hari Santulan

Yoga events by CGI Frankfurt The Consulate General of India in Frankfurt, on Sunday June 14, 2015, organized a Yoga

event in association with Aum Hari Santulan Ayurveda in Frankfurt. The organization is run

by Yoga guru Shri. Dr. Balaji Tambe. Consul General Mr. Raveesh Kumar inaugurated the

event and shared information on the First International Yoga Day in Frankfurt.

Cleanliness Drive at CGI Frankfurt under Swacch Bharat Mission

CGI Frankfurt members participated wholeheartedly in a cleanliness drive which took place on

the June 24 at the Consulate premises. The project was to clean and sort the Consulate's im-

pressive library as well as beautifying its garden premises. The Swacch Bharat Abhiyan is a

national campaign launched by the Government of India on 2nd October to create awareness

amongst the masses to actively work towards and ensure a cleaner environment.

CG inaugurating Yoga event at Aum Hari Santulan Artists performing at the India Week in Cologne

Performers of India Dance Academy and Varnam with Consul PIC

Consulate officials at the Cleanliness Drive

Consul General Mr. Raveesh Kumar shares his thoughts on Brand India at Hannover Messe and

the Make In India initiative and much!!

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