Friday, October 18, 2013: As part of the first international trade mission for Gujarat’s IT sector, the Gujarat Electronics and Software Industries (GESIA) is reportedly taking a group of Gujarat Electronics and ICT business on a trade mission to visit GITEX – Dubai. This will be from 20-24 October, 2013, stated a Business Standard report.
In order to boost exports and further develop and strengthen business ties, a committee has been created for international branding to push electronics and IT sectors in the world market.
The committee is headed by Paresh Shah, chairman, International branding. The delegation has planned a number of activities that will help boost exports from region i.e. trade delegation to participate in international exhibition, B2B meetings, workshop and seminars.
The mission will be led by Pankaj Shah, President, GESIA and will be supported by Ministry of MSME under the international cooperation scheme. It is the first time that GESIA is taking an official trade mission of Gujarat’s IT sector to any international market wherein about 14 small and medium size companies will take part in this trade mission.
It is worth mentioning that the country’s exports of electronics goods, software and related services to Middle East comes down to $3.519 billion (Dh13 billion) during 2012-13.
Shah told Business Standard, “In Dubai delegates will network with government and business officials where they will gain useful knowledge of the market and engage with potential commercial partners. We are planning to have Business to Business meetings in the GITEX with support of organizer. We are also planning to visit Indian embassy in Dubai for networking dinner.”
