Saturday, March 3, 2012

Consulting for NSIC registration for SSI units under Single Point Registration scheme for participation in Government Purchases



Consulting for  NSIC registration for  SSI units under Single Point Registration scheme for participation in Government Purchases
We are proficient services providers offering documentation,  consultancy and laisoning  for NSIC registration of  SSI units under Single Point Registration scheme for participation in Government Purchases
Benefits of Registration
  • Issue of tender sets free of cost.
  • Advance intimation of tenders issued by DGS&D.
  • Exemption from payment of earnest money.
  • Waiver of security deposit up to the monetary limit for which the unit is registered.
  • Issue of competency certificate in case the value of an order exceeds the monetary limit, after due verification


For more details call us to discuss how we can help you or  visit us at www.vitalconsulting.co.in
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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Trademark Registration in India


Trademark Registration in India
Registration of Trademarks in India governed by the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999 & Indian Trade Marks Rules, 2002 (and amendments thereof). The Trademark Act & Trademark Rules seeks to provide for the registration of trademarks relating to goods and services in India. The rights granted under the Act, are operative in the whole of India.

What is Trademark?
A Trademark is a sign that is used to distinguish the goods and services of one party from those of others. A Trademark can be a letter, number, word, phrase, logo, graphic, shape, smell, sound or combination of these things.

What are the benefits of Trademark Registration in India?

A Trademark helps the consumers to identify and purchase a good or service because of its nature and quality, indicated by its unique Trademark, to meet their needs. By registering a Trademark, the owner of the Trademark protects the goodwill of the business. Hence, the Trademark contributes to the commercial value of the goods or services to which it is applied, and increases the marketability.

The registered owner of a Trademark receives the presumptive right of the Trademark owner to use the Trademark and can indicate it by using the Trademark symbol ™ or ® in relation of those goods and services for which the owner has registered the Trademark.

 The registered Trademark owner can stop other traders from using his Trademark unlawfully. The registered owner of a Trademark can sue other traders for recovery of profits, damages and costs in case of Trademark infringement.

Trademark provides the guarantee for the unchanged quality and helps in creating and advertising the goods and services in public.

It serves as a constructive notice in general public about the ownership claim of the Trademark. Registration of Trademark in India can be used as a basis of registration of Trademark in other countries.



What marks are registrable in India?

All marks used in the trade are not registrable. The trademark law does not provide for the registration of all marks used in trade and business. Marks those satisfy certain requirements are only registrable. Therefore a mark which satisfies the prescribed requirements could be registered. Here it is very pertinent to know the requirements that a mark should satisfy for registration. The requirements that a mark should satisfy are as follows.
1. The mark should be capable of being represented graphically.
2. The mark should be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one from those of others.
3. The mark must be used in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods and services.

What marks are not registrable in India?

Certain trademarks are not registrable either in the public interest or due to the prohibition of such marks from registration in India under the statute for various reasons. The following marks are accordingly not registrable.
1. Mark that contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India;
2. Mark that comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter;
3. Mark which has the nature as to deceive the public or cause confusion;
4. Mark prohibited under the Emblems and Name (prevention of Improper use) Act, 1950;
5. Mark consisting exclusively the shape of goods which results from the nature of the goods themselves;
6. Mark containing the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result or the shape, which gives substantial value to the goods.

What are the grounds for refusal of Trademarks in India?
According to the trademarks law grounds for refusal for Trademark registration in India can be divided into two headings as absolute grounds and relative grounds. The following grounds are considered as grounds for the refusal of the registration of a mark in India.

Absolute grounds for refusal of Trademark registration in India are:
1. Marks devoid of any distinctive character or not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others.
2. Marks which indicates quality or other descriptive character of the goods or services.
3. Marks which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide or established practice of the trade.
4. Marks to the trade or generic names or marks common, chemical names and international non-proprietary names.
5. Marks likely deceive public or cause confusion.
6. Marks comprising scandalous or obscene matter or likely to hurt religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens in India.
7. Marks prohibited under Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.
8. Marks shape of which results from the nature of the goods themselves.
9. Marks the shape of which is necessary to obtain a technical result.
10. Marks the shape of which gives substantial value of the goods.


Relative grounds for refusal of Trademark registration in India are:
1. Marks which are identical or similar to an earlier Trademark and the respective goods or services are identical or similar.
2. Mark which are identical or similar to an earlier Trademark, but the goods or services are not similar. The question of refusal of registration of a mark similar to an earlier Trademark where the goods are different can be considered only in opposition proceedings.
3. Marks under passing off or law of copyright.



WE provide trademark Registration Consultants @ Rs 2500 only (Excluding the govt  fee)

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

75% Govt. Subsidy on NSIC-CARE Performance and Credit Rating Scheme


75% Govt. Subsidy on NSIC-CARE Performance and Credit Rating Scheme ( Please Ignore this mail if your unit is not an Registered Small Scale industry)
Dear Sir,

This is further to our  telephonic discussion with our representative.
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I would also wish to thank you for allowing us to introduce as  business associates of CARE   Limited, a RBI &SEBI  Accredited independent Rating Agency of India.

The recent changes in the industrial climate world over and the liberalization of economic environment in our country have thrown up many opportunities and challenges to the small-scale industries. Therefore, there is a need to create awareness amongst small-scale units about the strength and weakness of their existing operations and to provide them an opportunity to enhance their organization strength.
As a step in this direction, a scheme for rating of small-scale industries has been prepared by involving Industry Associations, Indian Banks' Association and CARE. The scheme has been approved by the Govt. of India and it also has the approval of Indian Banks' Association. The scheme titled 'NSIC-CARE Performance and Credit Rating Scheme is launched by H'ble Finance Minister on 7th April 2005.
NSIC-CARE rating provides an opinion on the company's operating performance and financial strength.
The Ministry of SSI is providing subsidy of 75% of NSIC-CARE rating fees.

Benefits of NSIC-CARE rating:
·        Acceptability with Banks: The Indian Banks Association enhances the acceptability with banks, lenders and financial institutions. This also gives access to quicker and cheaper credit thereby economizing the cost of lending.
·        Confidence among buyers: It shows your operating performance and financial strength, which will infuse confidence among buyers while taking decisions.
·        Creating awareness: It gives you detailed analysis of your units' strengths and weaknesses, which can be used to strengthen your operations and finances also. It provides you with the analysis of owners, promoters, directors of SSI unit, which can be used to develop the skills and getting insight.
·        Evaluating performance: It provides you with the evaluation of your units' as well as yours operational and financial performance. This gives you an insight of your operations and finances, which are unbiased.
·        Risk Management: It provides you the parameters to measure operational, financial, managerial and business risks.
·        Identifying areas of improvement: It helps you in identifying the areas of improvement and put focus on the strengths.

Advantages of rating by CARE:
·        Regulatory Recognition
CARE Ratings are recognized by Government of India and regulatory agencies in India. CARE is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. CARE Ratings are also recognized by RBI, NABARD, NHB and NSIC. RBI has also recognized CARE Ratings as an eligible external credit rating agency for the purpose of Basel II implementation in India 
·        Independent
CARE is an independent rating agency promoted by major banks and financial institutions in India. The three largest shareholders of CARE are IDBI Bank, Canara Bank and State Bank of India.   CARE is the only rating agency in India which operates with an independent rating committee comprising of senior and reputed professionals. 
·        Professional
CARE Ratings endeavor has been to provide investors and risk managers with independent, authentic and insightful credit opinions based on detailed in-depth research, which encompasses detailed analysis of risks that affect credit quality of an issuer. CARE's analyst strength consists of large number of well qualified and multi-faceted professionals from diverse backgrounds such as; financial analysts, economists, sector specialists, chartered accountants, chartered financial analysts and financial risk managers.  
·        Experienced
CARE has over a decade of experience in rating various types of instruments. CARE assigned its first rating in November 1993 and upto March 31, 2010, CARE had completed 7654 rating assignments for an aggregate value of about Rs23121 bn. With a large number of qualified and experienced multi-faceted analyst and presence in all major metros of India, CARE has a unique understanding of the local business, cultural and value systems and factors which affect the Indian economy. 
·        Wide Sectoral Coverage
CARE is a full service rating company offering a wide range of rating and grading services which includes rating debt instruments/enterprise ratings of Corporate, Banks, Financial Institutions (FIs), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), State Government bodies, Municipal Corporations, Non-banking Finance Companies `(NBFCs), SMEs, Micro finance institutions, Structured finance Securitization transactions. In addition, CARE Ratings undertakes Corporate Governance ratings, Mutual Fund Credit quality ratings, IPO grading, Claims Paying Ability rating of Insurance Companies, Grading of Construction Entities and Issuer ratings. 
·        Market Acceptance
CARE has a significant rating coverage of the Indian Banks and Financial Institutions, who are also amongst the major investors in the Indian bond markets. This, acknowledges the confidence of Indian Institutional Investors in CARE Ratings. CARE ratings are also used by a wide range of investors including Mutual Funds, Insurance companies, Provident funds, Corporate and Retail investors. 
Rating Experience: (As at March 2010)
Total Assignments Completed
7654
Total Instruments Rated
7206
Total Volume of Debt Rated
Rs.23121 bn
Total Issuers Rated
2811



The NSIC-CARE rating fees is as follows:
 

Turnover (Rs Lakh)
Particulars
< 50
50-200
>200
Rating Fees (Rs.)
27000
35000
47000
Service Tax @ 10.3 % (Rs.)
2,781
3,605
4,841
Total Fees (Rs.)
29,781
38,605
51,841
Subsidy from NSIC (Rs.)
22,336
28,954
38,881
Amount payable by SSI (Rs.)
7445
9651
12960
Renewal Fee excluding Service Tax
8100
10500
14100


*SSI unit needs to pay only their share of 25% of total rating fees as given in above table, rest 75% will be paid by NSIC directly to CARE.

Units with green-field projects


Turnover (Rs Lakh)
Particulars
< 50
50-200
>200
Rating Fees (Rs.)
50000
60000
75000
Service Tax @ 10.3 % (Rs.)
5,150
6,180
7,725
Total Fees (Rs.)
55,150
66,180
82,725
Subsidy from NSIC (Rs.)
25,000
25,000
25,000
Amount payable by SSI (Rs.)
30150
41180
57725
Discount 15%
4523
6177
8659
Amount payable by SSI (Rs.)
25628
35003
49066
Renewal Fee excluding Service Tax
15000
18000
22500



Please feel free to ask us for further information.

Yours truly,
For Vital Consulting
(Business Associate of  Care Ratings)

Rakesh Dwivedi

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Friday, November 4, 2011

NSIC–ONICRA PERFORMANCE AND CREDIT RATING SCHEME for SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES (SSI) is a Government of India initiative with NATIONAL SMALL INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LTD (NSIC) appointed as the nodal agency for the implementation of the scheme


Dear Sir,  



NSIC–ONICRA PERFORMANCE AND CREDIT RATING SCHEME for SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES (SSI) is a Government of India initiative with NATIONAL SMALL INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LTD (NSIC) appointed as the nodal agency for the implementation of the scheme.
               
 OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME
·        To enhance the acceptability of SSI units with Banks & Financial institutions & Buyers.
·        To meet the opportunities & challenges in the changing Global economic scenario.

SCHEME FEATURES

  • Govt. Of India Scheme.
  • Approved By Indian Banks Association (IBA).
  • 75 % Subsidy on the Rating Fee by Ministry of SSI.
  • A combination of credit and performance factors including operations, finance, business and management.
  • Turnover based Fee structure
  • An independent, trusted third party opinion on capabilities and credit-worthiness of SSIs
 BENEFITS TO SSI
                                                      
·        Re-calibration of Interest Rates by Banks.
·        Waiver of Collateral.
·        Recognition in global trade
·        Prompt sanctions of Credit from Banks and Financial Institutions
·        Facilitate vendors/buyers in capability and capacity assessment of SSIs
·        Enable SSIs to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of their existing operations and take corrective measures.
·        Privilege benefits as per policy


OTHER STATUTORY REASONS

·        RBI Proposes to Increase Risk Weightage on all unrated Loans to 150%from 100% (EconomicTimes:12 April, 2007)
·        BaselII norms require banks to assign risk Weightage based on the credit rating of the borrower. (EconomicTimes:18 April, 2007)
·        Nationalized  banks like Bank of India, OBC, Central Bank of India, PNB, Bank of Maharashtra, State bank of Mysore, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India and many more are reducing rates of interest based on the rating

LONG TERM BENEFITS TO SSI
  • HEALTH CHECK AT SUBSIDIZED RATES CREATING AWARENESS on strength and weakness and take corrective measures.

























I believe that the  NSIC Performance and Credit Rating  can be the foundation for the mission of Madhya Pradesh's prosperity leading to the creation of Madhya Pradesh as a great State.


We are very much interested to listen from you to avail this opportunity extended to the entrepreneurs of Madhya Pradesh for  success in their mission of transforming their State into a developed State by 2016.

Please let us know how we can work together closely to educate the industries to get maximum benefit of the scheme.

Thanking  You

 
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Office: (L):011-65888706, 97162-57859
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