Calendar

Fair & Square

WHAT: Trade Frauds, Trade Elasticities and Non-tariff Measures

WHEN: June 30, Kuala Lumpur

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The series invites leading researchers in development economics and public policy to present their work on the role of burdensome non-tariff measures in inducing large trade frauds and affecting trade flows.

Hold Water

WHAT: Water Conclave 2016

WHEN: July 7, Jaipur

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The interactive session organised by the CII and Rajasthan government will have representatives of the government, industries, society and social groups to chalk out a sustainable plan on water conservation and recharge of ground water by industries.

knights in armour

WHAT: Familiarisation Programme for Indian Army's Armoured Vehicle Requirements

WHEN: July 7-9 & July 15-16, Ahmednagar

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: CII in association with Directorate of Mechanised Forces of the Indian Army is organising a familiarisation programme for the domestic industry to get firsthand knowledge of the technical requirements for armoured fighting vehicles.

Virtual Appeal

WHAT: Product Conclave

WHEN: July 15, Kolkata

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: This year's annual gathering of product and associated services entrepreneurs, tech start-ups, venture capitalists, academicians, angel investors, CIOs and analysts, will help businesses get insights into virtual and augmented reality, and how to leverage robotics and drones for better output.

Infra Push

WHAT: National Cold Chain

WHEN: July 1, Lucknow

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The third edition of the event will highlight opportunities, incentives and financial assistance for setting up cold chain facilities, discuss policy initiatives and help logistics players, such as shipping lines, transporters, container companies and warehousing agents, connect with technology suppliers.

Ironing Out

WHAT: National Seminar on TDS

WHEN: July 12, New Delhi

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Industry representatives and top government officials, including Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, D.S. Saksena, will speak

and deliberate on key issues on the various provisions, and interpretational and procedural issues relating to tax deduction at source to sort out the confusions.

Health of Wealth

WHAT: Sources of Income Inequality in Asia

WHEN: July 26-27, Tokyo

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The workshop by the Asian Development Bank will analyse the drivers of, and recommend solutions to urbanisation, financial inclusion, housing prices, education opportunities, and their impact on income inequality.