FICCI'S CASCADE CONFERENCE ON 'COMBATING ILLICIT TRADE: INSIGHTS,CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS.

 Ms.Gunjan Krishna,Commissioner for Industrial Development & Director for Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Karnataka whileaddressing the captioned Conference Said,' Smuggling & counterfeiting not only finance terror groups but also undermine global security,posing severe threats to safety & economic growth.The proliferation of counterfiet products,including pharmaceuticals and consumer goods endangers public health & safety,with the WHO reporting that 1 in 10 medicines in low & middle income countries is substandard.In response,Karnataka is taking decisive action by supporting 43 GI tagged products and working closely with law enforcement to combat illicit trade".

Ms.Prabha Rao,Executive Director,South Asian Institute for strategic Affairs & Scholar ,Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis said," To combat  illicit practices,it is crucial to engage grass roots & communities & local leaders,raising awareness about their severe economic,health and societal impacts".

Mr.P.C.Jha,Advisor,FICCI CASCADE,&  Former Chairman,Central Board of Indirect Taxes &  Customs said," It needs to be highlighted that tackling & mitigating counterfeiting & smuggling is essential to achieving $5 Trillion Indian economy as illicit trade & illicit activities pose significant threats to our economic stability & development". Mr.Kotraswamy,M.Commissioner,Bengaluru North CGST  Commissionerate said that there should be collaboration between central agencies,state enforcement bodies,and civil society to successfully tackle this challenge & to safeguard our economy & society.

According to another FICCI CASCADE report titled "Illicit Markets": A threat to our national interests,which examined the impact of illicit trade in five key industries in India Viz: Mobile Phones,FMCG-Houehold & personal goodsFMCG-Packaged Foods,Tobacco Products and alcoholic beverages,the size of illicit market in the above mentioned industries was Rs.2,60,094 crore for the year 2019-20 with the FMCG industry -household & personal goods & packaged goods -together accounting for 3/4th of the total illicit value of goods in five key industries.

EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF PHILLIP PLEIN WATCHES AT " JUST WATCHES" STORE IN PHOENIX MALL OF ASIA.

Just Watches from Timex Group,Head Quartered in  Middlebury,Connecticut with multiple operating units & employing over 3000 employees worldwide. Just Watches,a one stop luxury watch destination and the International brand Phillip Plein was launched by actor Babil Khan. This new store "Just Watches" is in Phoenix Mall Of Asia,Bengaluru.

Spanning over an expansive 569 Sq.ft,the new Just Watches store will be a destination for luxury watch enthusiasts.Along with Phillip Plein, a brand known for its bold & extravagant designs that exude maximum luxury,the store will also feature an impressive portfolio of renowned watch brands such as Versace,Guess,Gc,Plein Sport and Daniel Wellington,catering to a diverse range of tastes &Preferences.

Expressing his enthusiasm,Mr.Deepak Chhabra,MD,Timex Group said,"This launch of Phillip Plein at one of the prime retail destinations of Bangalore  is a great oppurtunity to give consumers an experience of luxury.Just Watches store in Bangalore offers an array of international brands and now houses the range of Phillip Plein watches that boast of intricate details &edgy designs creating a distinctive appeal." Mr.Babil Khan said," I am excited about the Phillip Plein collection which exudes luxury with bold & edgy designs. I am sure the store will be a fantastic destination for all watch lovers".

BENGALURU INDIA NANO-13th EDITION FROM 1-3rd AUGUST 2024 AT HOTEL LALIT ASHOK IN BENGALURU.

 Bengaluru India Nano,India's Flagship Nano Technology event will be held from 1 to 3rd August,2024 in Bengaluru.The Focal theme of the event is " Nanotechnology for Sustainability,Climate, Energy & Healthcare".The event is expected to attract 25+ sessions,75+ Speakers,700+ delegates,6+GIA Countries,50+ exhibitors,175+Posters & 3500+ Attendees.This was officially announced by Shri.N.S.Boseraju,Minister of Minor Irrigation & Science & Technology,Govt.of Karnataka at a curtain raiser programme held in Bengaluru.

The event will witness the bestowing of the coveted" Prof.C.N.R.Rao Bengaluru India Nano Science Award'for making meaningful
contributions to Nano science.Another prestigeous award will be " Bengaluru India Nano Innovation Award".The prestigeous "Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowships" will be announced during the glittering awards ceremony.