Export Promotion of Building Technologies and Materials
to the Indian market

WHY INDIA?

India is the one of the fastest developing economies of the world:

• It is suggested that the current building and construction industry is worth US$ 60 billion and is growing at an rate of approximate 10% each year
• The new foreign direct investment rules allow investors from all over the world to have 100% direct investment in new developments.
• International property developers are now actively entering and participating in the Indian market and this has further encouraged imports in the building material sector.
• The import duties and tariffs on the building materials are at the lowest ever and are expected to be reduced further.
• The local government in NewDelhi is investing heavily in infrastructure for the preparation of the commonwealth games 2010.
• A survey by www.researchandmarkets.com suggests that a total of US$ 372 billion is needed to meet rural and urban housing needs in India.

SCOPE OF WORK OF ASM ARCHITECTS PTY LTD

Exporting building technology may involve developing strategies for improvising materials and designs to suit the local conditions. This has to be incorporated at the design development stage of any project. The entry of the new product and technology in the Indian market will need interaction with decision makers like the architects and developers.

Sunil Mathur, Director of ASM Architects Pty Ltd, has the expertise and knowledge to facilitate this process. Sunil Mathur had a successful architectural practice in Mumbai, India and was involved in the design of some prestigious building projects like resorts, office buildings, hospitals and residential complexes in Mumbai and surrounding regions.

Having moved to Australia in1992, Sunil Mathur has been involved in various architectural projects in Australia.

Services offered for transfer of technology to India:

a) Pre-feasibilities

• Market acceptability
• Strategies for transfer of specific building technology and materials to the Indian market
• Local tariffs and applicable legislations
• Market potential and existing players

b) Facilitation and Co-ordination

• Federal and State export promotion agencies in Australia
• Interaction with agencies in India for participation in exhibition and networking opportunities
• Facilitating in dialogs with local architects, developers and decision makers in India

For more information please contact Sunil Mathur on 02 8230 3043 or email sunil@asmarchitects.com.au

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