My fellow member exporters, 
 

I am extremely happy to inform you that I have taken over the charge as Chairman of Chemexcil with effect of 24^th April, 2008.   I have been associated with CHEMEXCIL for last ten years as a Committee member and since last 6 years as Vice Chairman. 
 

I and my newly elected members of the Committee of Administration take this opportunity to thank you for the confidence posed in us.  We assure you that we will do the best possible in representing the exporting community of chemical industry so that the country’s export is augmented. 
 

International Scenario vis– a–vis India 
 

India’s greater integration with the world economy was reflected by the trade openness indicator, the trade to GDP ratio, which increased from 22.5 per cent of GDP in 2000-01 to 34.8 per cent of GDP in 2006-07.  If services trade is included, the increase is higher at 48 per cent of GDP in 2006-07.  if services trade is included, the increase is higher at 48 per cent of GDP in 2006-07 from 29.2 per cent of GDP in 2000-01, reflecting greater degree of openness. 
 

India’s merchandise exports and imports ( in US$, on customs basis) grew by 22.6 per cent and 24.5 per cent respectively in 2006-07, recording the lowest gap between growth rates after 2002-03. 
 

Indian Scenario 
 

Indian share in the world exports has increased from 0.7% in 2001 to 1% in 2006.  India’s trade as a percentage of GDP has increased from 14.6% in 1990-91 to 21.2% in 2000-01 and 34.9% in 2006-07. 
 

Indian merchandise exports have witnessed a sustained high growth rate of more than 20% per annum during the Tenth Plan.  Exports reached a level of US$ 126.3 billion in 2006-07 registering a growth rate of 22.5% over the previous year.  Against the target of US$ 160 billion for the year 2007-08, exports reached a level of US$ 111.1 BILLION DURING April-December 2007.  with the present trend growth, exports during the current year are expected to reach a level of US$ 152-155 billion. 
 

Keeping the current international scenario in view there is a need for a new architecture of international relations which should be based on trust and mutually beneficial integration.  With economic power of the emerging markets accounting for a larger share of global GDP, China, India, Brazil, Russia and other crucial players need to be brought to the table of international policymaking. 
 

CHEMEXCIL promotes an open international trade and investment system and the market system and the market economy.   
 

CHEMEXCIL’S EXPORT DURING 2006-2007 
 

CHEMEXCIL’S   EXPORT - PANELWISE  
                                                                                                      (Rs. in crore)

Taking into consideration all the above facts the council has ambitiously planned its export promotional activities for the year 2008-09.  The details of which have already been put on this Website. 

I sincerely request you to kindly participate in these events, which I am sure would boost your exports.  This in turn will augment the exports of the country. 

Should you need any help please do not hesitate to contact  me or secretariat of the Council. 

With warm regards 
Yours sincerely, 

ANAND LADSARIYA

CHAIRMAN