IIF Annual Report 2019-20

Annual
Report
2019-20
8 | Annual Report 2018-19

Contents
Presidential Theme ............................................................ 2
President’s Communique ................................................ 3
About IIF ............................................................................... 6
Organisation Structure .................................................... 7
Secretariat ............................................................................. 8
National Council ................................................................. 9
National Council & General Meetings ........................ 10
Region & Chapter Office Bearers .................................. 10
Presidential Projects ............................................................ 15
68th Indian Foundry Congress ...................................... 29
IFEX 2020 ............................................................................... 39
Awards & Fellowships ....................................................... 41
Media Reports ..................................................................... 42
National Events ................................................................... 43
IIF in Media ........................................................................... 44
International Events .......................................................... 51
National Committees ........................................................ 55
Committee Reports ........................................................... 60
Centres of Excellence ....................................................... 74
IIF at Work ............................................................................ 82
IIF Region & Chapter Activities .................................... 85
Membership Strength ...................................................... 100
Thank You .............................................................................. 102
IIF Presidential Theme 2019-20
Reboot –Rework- Recast:

Mission Zero Waste
Indian Foundries of today face several challenges such as increasing production
costs, raw material shortages, pricing issues, environmental compliances,
skilling and manpower deficits, international competition & technological
up-gradation. Each of these challenges need to be seen as opportunities to
improve by rebooting- going right back to the drawing board, reworking- to
adapt to the change and recasting, augmented by disruptive technologies like
IOT, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, Block Chain Technologies,
Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy etc., thereby opening up of a whole new
vista of possibilities that ensure zero waste across the industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic with its impact on lives and livelihood has spared no
industrial sector including Foundries making it all the more necessary for Foundries
and Foundrymen to reinvent themselves. Natures Rule is – Adopt & Adapt to
Survive. Wherever there is crisis, there is also new window of opportunity. In the
present neo normal, Foundries should grab the emerging opportunities and make
the most of the situation. Foundries need to resort to Introspection or Reboot,
followed by Course Correction or Rework and finally Implementation or Recast
which would lead to Mission Zero Waste of scarce Opportunities & Resources.
The role of IIF at this juncture is to provide every support to its members to not
only survive and stabilize but also successfully enable retaining of the position
as the second largest producer of Castings worldwide.

President’s
Communique
Dear Fellow Foundrymen global companies to join hands with manufacturers in India
Times change, situations change, people change, relationships to produce for the world. Simultaneously Government is
change… the only constant being Change. I am sure the change aggressively pursuing and holding interactions with the
of leadership @ IIF will usher in new and fresh ideas and will industry associations to support the Indian manufacturing
spur the Association to explore & scale newer paths & heights. sector.
Its the time when the baton passes on, as it has for the last Interaction with MSME Minister
70 years. It’s also time to sum up the year while bidding The IIF invited Honorable Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister
adieu from the President’s desk. Should I call it destiny or for MSME, Road Transport and Highways & Shipping, to
making of history to have presided over IIF in the year of address the Foundry fraternity. The Webinar witnessed
the pandemic? Only time & future will determine this. It’s record attendance of 900+. IIF keeping in view the pandemic
been a year of triumphs & tribulations. Looking back and strategized the 3S formula – Survive, Stabilize & Succeed and
evaluating the year, I feel a gush of mixed emotions. presented a charter to the Honourable Minister.
There is so much learning one experiences even during Under the Survive mode it is to support the MSME sector with
normal times; with the pandemic the learning has been financial assistance from the formal & informal Banking sector.
multifold. I am sure the nuggets of wisdom are invaluable
Under Stabilize mode, it was a 3 pronged approach, first
and a lifetime lesson for all of us. Disruption of individual
was scrappage policy, second was reduction of power
businesses, global markets and inter country trade is set
costs, since our neighbours were paying only Rs.2 to Rs.2.50
to change forever. IIF has taken some steps with relevant
during night usage, third was to introduce higher duties on
stakeholders to support the growth of the industry in the
imported castings.
near future.
Under Succeed mode, export support through higher
FOCUSED GOVERNMENT OUTREACH MEIS payout was requested on par with prevalent rates in
With changes in the global trade supply chain, the India neighbouring countries.
story is emerging and getting stronger. We as a nation The Minister was very receptive and assured the members
need to act swiftly to capture and seal the opportunities that he will look into all the areas of the representation. It
coming our way. was very encouraging for the Foundries to note that the
Our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji has Minister in subsequent programmes mentioned about the
made a clarion call for Athma Nirbar Bharat and is inviting Foundry industries and their requests.
Export Recommendations to Commerce Ministry input was India seems like a serious contender as a viable
A representation has been sent to the Commerce ministry alternate by global supply chain companies.
as well as DIPP, highlighting the heightened exports
MEMBERS & STUDENT INTERACTION
opportunities the industry is currently experiencing. The
New Chapter Formation
Indian manufacturers are at many cost disadvantages in
The Andhra Activity Centre was conferred Chapter Status
relation to power, export incentives, double taxations, ease
on 14th September, 2019. The Chapter is active with about
of doing business etc.
60+members and is expected to contribute to the growth
Interactive Session with Department of Heavy Industries
of the local Foundries by organising events relevant to their
IIF was invited for an interactive session with the Heavy requirements. It was a great occasion and I was honoured
Industries Secretary for succeeding in making India Athma to be part of the inaugural ceremony
Nirbar. The meeting was attended by senior members and
NFD
officials from SIAM, ACMA, ICAT, ARAI, IIT, IIF, HMT & BHEL.
ACMA & SIAM Presidents gave their views as well as auto The 1st programme after assuming office as President was
majors from Maruti, Tata Motors, Skoda Volkswagen, Shriram an invitation to chair the NFD celebrations of Coimbatore
Pistons and a few others who voiced their opinion on the chapter. It was a unique & amazing experience with a personal
way forward. IIF President was also invited to give the views touch that I will always cherish. 17th August was momentous
on cost competitiveness and export potential of the Indian this year as it was the NFD celebrations of SR jointly with
manufacturers specifically the castings Industry. A policy Chennai Chapter and this was also the day that IFC 2020 was
supporting this is awaited. formally launched. The target of the Chairman was to register
100 delegates on 17th August and indeed it was achieved
EXPORTS FOCUS with great ease. It was a great feeling of euphoria and the
Task Force Collaboration with ACMA & SIAM mark of the beginning of success for IFC 2020.
ACMA & SIAM members consume about 40% of castings
MSMETDC PPDC & IIF
produced in the country. Since the government is encouraging
With the objective of benefitting IIF members & Entrepreneurs
component exports from India and is assuring extension of
of MSME Foundries by implementing various Schemes of
support, IIF has suggested to both these associations to
Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India to make them Globally
formulate an Export Task Force wherein the entire value
Competitive, IIF and MSMETDC PPDC Agra agreed to organize
chain of suppliers for the component manufacturing work
Awareness Programmes on their Services. The first Awareness
together in order to increase the competitiveness and
Program was launched by me on the occasion of 69th NFD
compete globally. This was well received and in principle
Celebrations organized by IIF (SR) jointly with IIF Chennai
approved by the associations and now discussions are
Chapter on 17th August 2019.
underway to formulate a formal Task Force wherein IIF will
play a key role benefitting the casting manufacturers. EASCON
CEO MEET I was invited by the Eastern Region to preside in the EASCON,
organised by Eastern Region & Jamshedpur Chapter. It was a
There were eminent speakers some of whom represented
very interesting event as I got to interact with the members
the largest casting buying house from India and also there
of ER and also the local Chapter members. The hospitality
were manufacturing exporters.
of the Chapter was just superb that left an indelible mark
Their views were unanimous that though India has many
on me. It also gave me an opportunity to interact with the
challenges but India also has a great opportunity to seize
senior members from Tata Motors and learning the great
the export markets.
aspects of this wonderful city.
Casting Buyers Inputs Student Interaction & Chapter Inauguration
IIF invited casting buyers to share their perspective on the
It is essential that Industry captains increase their interaction
opportunities of exports from India. The speakers gave
with students. With this in mind I took the opportunity to
valuable information on strategy for market entry, the market
address a college of engineering students motivating them
potential, the do’s & don’ts to be followed. The encouraging

to look at manufacturing and also inaugurated a Student performance and service to its members. This is one of the
Chapter of the Chennai Chapter at a leading ITI. agendas of National Office Bearers who takeover to review
and look into areas that needs change or improvement.
IFC & IFEX 2020 The current NOB’s undertook the course correction by new
It was an event which was in planning for nearly 24 months. appointments of Executive Director and added some in the
The IFC & IFEX 2020 was returning to Chennai after a period accounting sections. The NOB wanted to improve the service
of 12 years. With Industry 4.0 permeating the manufacturing, levels to Chapters & Regions and with this revamp there
the theme of the Congress – Paradigm Shift – Blueprint 2020 is a reasonable improvement. This was achieved by close
was in line with the current trend. The event was packed monitoring by the NOB’s with the HO and other Directors
with 300+ exhibitors, B2B meeting, power packed plenary in other centres. Also, the accounting has been streamlined
session speakers, Quiz & Kaizen Competitions, Techmart to a large extent, though there is scope for improvements.
sessions and many more offering great value to every visitor The idea of the current NOB’s was to create a foundation
& delegate who had registered. The survey on the last day for the building blocks of the future.
with the visitors & delegates gave the event a 9/10 score
Acknowledgements
in all areas of the event. This especially with COVID at the
doorstep. The event was flawless, seamless, and frictionless. Without the support of members, I could not have occupied
the highest office of IIF. I am grateful and indebted to all those
The confidence and experience of the team reflects in the
whose support made me realise my dream. Any progress or
fact that 30+ aspects were being attempted for the 1st time
success is always because of the team. I was blessed that I had
in the history of IIF. The team came out with flying colours
such a talented, energetic, experienced and matured team
taking the IFC & IFEX a few notches higher. There were
of National Office Bearers and National Council members.
9300+ visitors & delegates. With record IFEX surplus of Rs.
The NOB’s, Mr. Vijay Beriwal, Vice President; Mr. S Kuppusamy;
3.70 Crores as well as nearly Rs.1 Crore surplus in the IFC,
Honorary Secretary; Mr. Pradeep Kumar Madhogoria, Hon
IIF SR set a new benchmark. The IFC benchmark is certainly
Treasurer, Mr. Shashi Kumar Jain, IPP, were pillars of strength
noteworthy as probably when last this kind of surplus was
and always supported me in every decision. I will remain
created maybe difficult to recall.
indebted to them for their support & guidance.
ONLINE FOOTSTEPS The advice & guidance of the Past Presidents was invaluable.
Webinars They provided the fall back and wisdom which has helped
The IIF adapted very quickly to the online digital world. me shape many situations and decisions. My success was
IIF made an investment in setting up a permanent online only because of the team and any failures are squarely on me.
platform for the benefit of the members. Thereafter many I also thank all the Committee members of the NC, Regional
technical sessions have been organised. It been a boon for the & Chapter Office Bearers and Council Members to have made
Foundry industry as it has permitted Pan India participation this challenging year into a productive & successful one.
and can be extended to global participants too.
I had full support of the IIF Secretariat- Staff, Regional
NC & PP Meeting Directors and Heads of Centres of Excellence who ensured
The first virtual online Past Presidents & National Council that programmes, meetings, and interactions were well
meeting was organised on 26th & 27th June, 2020 coordinated and smooth whether it was NC meetings, CEO
respectively. It created a new beginning in the history of IIF. Meets or with the industry or the media or the Government.
There are many benefits as the attendance in the meetings I wish the incoming President and his team of National Office
increases, also saves time, travel, and costs therefore most Bearers all the very best.
members suggested shifting 70% of the yearly meeting to “What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an
online. Even AGM is planned as physical as well as virtual. end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”
Administrative improvement at IIF Thank You and stay safe.
Every organisation is constantly reviewing and course With warm regards
correcting to adopt to the newer requirements and changing
Sanjay Shroff
business environment. IIF too needs to keep improving its
President 2019-20
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About IIF & its Activities
The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) was set up in 1950 to promote education, training and development of
Indian foundrymen and to serve as a nodal point of reference between the customers and suppliers of the Indian
foundry industry on a global scale.
With its Head Quarter in Kolkata, IIF presently services the entire country through its 28 Chapters under four Regional
Offices located at Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai & Chennai and 3 Centres of Excellence: CET at Kolkata, FIC at New Delhi
and NCTS at Pune.
The Institute is a member of the World Foundry Organization (WFO), BRICS Foundry Forum, Asia Foundry Forum
(AFF), Foundry Development Council (FDC) & Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
I I F A ctivities
IIF continuously upgrades its activities to enable greater n Organising training and development of shop-floor
operational efficiency and evolving of a shared value personnel
and vision that reflects the collective aspirations of IIF
n Maintaining and updating databank of foundries and
Membership.
their suppliers and publishing the Indian Foundry
The activities of IIF are wide ranging and include the Directory every 5 years listing information relevant
following: to the foundry sector
n Publishing the monthly Indian Foundry Journal n Conducting modular examinations on foundry
n Organising annually the Indian Foundry Congress technology
(IFC) along with International Foundry Exhibition n Supporting foundry related courses in educational
(IFEX) and publishing the transactions thereof institutions
n Participating in the preparation of standards for n Recognising meritorious activity by individuals and
foundry materials, products and test methods by the body corporates in the field of foundry technology,
Bureau of Indian Standards through the Awards Programme
n Promoting export of foundry products and related n Conducting technical meetings, seminars and
services workshops through Regional Branches and Chapters
n Providing technical services to member companies for development of foundrymen
n Coordinating Research and Development work on n Liaising with Government and other institutions for
foundry related subjects. the benefit of foundry fraternity

Organisation Structure
National Council
National Office Bearers
Executive Director
Administration Journal Accounts
Communication HR/Admin Membership
Addl. Council Finance Accounts

ED Chairman
Director
Andhra

Secretariat
Head Office Karve Road, Pune 411 038 Building, Nr City Gold Batala
IIF Center T: (020) 25422902/25437374 Ashram Road
Chandigarh
335, Rajdanga Main Road E: ncts@indianfoundry.org Ahmedabad - 380009, Gujarat E: chandigarh@indianfoundry.org
Kolkata 700107 E: ahmedabad@indianfoundry.org
Foundry Informatics Centre Delhi
T: (033)2442 4489/7385 Bhopal 67, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
Fax: (033) 2442 4491 Surendra Verma
Chairman Greater Mumbai New Delhi 110 062
E: admin@indianfoundry.org T: (011) 2996 0601
706, Madhava
journal@indianfoundry.org Basant Kumar E: delhi@indianfoundry.org
Bandra Kurla Complex
membership@indianfoundry.org Asst Director
Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051 Faridabad
67, Tughlakabad Institutional Area E: faridabad@indianfoundry.org
Yogendra Goenka T: (022) 2659 1508
New Delhi 110 062
Executive Director E: greatermumbai@indianfoundry.org Jaipur
T: (011) 29960601
E: ed@indianfoundry.org E: jaipur@indianfoundry.org
Telefax: (011) 2995 8028 Indore
Ravi Dhawan E: director.fic@indianfoundry.org E: indore@indianfoundry.org
South
Addl Executive Director fic@indianfoundry.org
Kolhapur #3, 3rd Floor, C-Block, The Ushus
Regions & Chapters Sonai Hall, Tirth Enclave Uptown, Plot-122, New No. 86,
Delhi Office First Main Road, Anna Nagar East,
East 4th Floor, 11th Lane
A K Anand Chennai 600102
IIF Center, 335, Rajdanga Main Road Rajarampuri, Kolhapur 416008
Senior Director, NR & FIC T: (044) 4218 7119
Kolkata 700107 E: kolhapur@indianfoundry.org
T: (011) 2996 0601 E: southern.region@indianfoundry.org
E: director.fic@indianfoundry.org T: (033) 6451 4046 (D) Nagpur
Andhra
E: eastern.region@indianfoundry.org E: nagpur@indianfoundry.org Bangalore
Centres of Excellence E: bangalore@indianfoundry.org
Howrah Pune
Centre for Education & Shunpur, Dasnagar (Jagacha) #104, Sharmad Residency, Belgaum
Training (CET) Howrah 711 105 S. N. 291, Shilavihar Colony E: belgaum@indianfoundry.org
Dr N P Sinha E: howrah@indianfoundry.org Behind Hotel Olivia, Erandwana Chennai
Chairman Jamshedpur Karve Road, Pune 411 038 #3, 3rd Floor, C-Block, The Ushus
E: jamshedpur@indianfoundry.org T: (020) 25422902/25437374 Uptown Plot-122, New No. 86
Ravi Dhawan E: pune@indianfoundry.org First Main Road,
Director Kolkata Anna Nagar East, Chennai 600102
IIF Center, 335, Rajdanga Main Road Rajkot
IIF Center T: (044) 4218 7119
Kolkata 700107 E: rajkot@indianfoundry.org E: chennai@indianfoundry.org
335, Rajdanga Main Road
T: (033) 6451 4046 (D) Vadodara
Kolkata 700107 Coimbatore
E: kolkata@indianfoundry.org 207, Silver Coin, 2nd Floor, Shrenik
T: (033) 2442-4489/7385, Extn 207 2nd Floor, Unit- B
E: cet@indianfoundry.org Ranchi Park, Char Rasta, BPC Road 3B, Elysium Central
Vadodara 390 020 (opp Carmel Garden School)
National Centre for Technical West E: vadodara@indianfoundry.org Puliyakulam Main Road
Services (NCTS) Shyamal Aroskar Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore 641045
North T: (0422) 438 3999
S H Arjunwadkar Director
67, Tughlakabad Institutional Area E: coimbatore@indianfoundry.org
Chairman 706, Madhava
New Delhi 110 062
Bandra Kurla Complex Hyderabad
Satish Sohoni T: (011) 2996 0601
Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051 E: hyderabad@indianfoundry.org
Director E: northern.region@indianfoundry.org
T: (022) 2659 1303/1308 Kerala
#104, Sharmad Residency
E: western.region@indianfoundry.org Agra E: kerala@indianfoundry.org
S. N. 291, Shilavihar Colony
E: agra@indianfoundry.org
Behind Hotel Olivia Ahmedabad Shimoga
Erandwana 215 A, Sakar IX, Beside Old RBI Ajmer E: shimoga@indianfoundry.org

National Council
National Office Bearers
Sanjay Shroff Vijay S Beriwal S Kuppusamy Pradeep Madhogaria Shashi Kumar Jain
President Vice President Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer Immediate Past President
Nominated Members
Eastern Region Western Region Northern Region Southern Region
Mrinal Kanti Ghosh Suresh Chavan Kanishk Jain Srikanth Sivaraman
Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman
Ramesh Menon K Dhayalan
Goutam Dutta Ajay Gupta Hon Secretary
Hon Secretary Hon Secretary Hon Secretary
Anant Bam Sanjay Shroff
Pradeep Madhogaria-ER Balram Kapoor S Kuppusamy
Sushil Sharma
N Gopal
Narendra Zanvar
N Ramasamy
Jayant Shah
Sanchit Kittur
Rajesh Tanti K C Mathew
Manish Kothari C Ravichandramouli
Elected Members Co-opted Members

Foundry Supplier Individual Sunirmal Dutta
V Narasimhan
K S Anbuselvan S Muthukumar Rajnish Khandelwa (NR)
S V Ranganathan
Gaurav Manak Bohra Anurag Singh Bhadariya M Govindrajan (SR)
S Sokkalingam
Vineet Jain Sudha Kurupp Yatin P Shah (WR)
VineetThakkar
Pradeep Mittal Dinesh Gupta Deepak Dokania (ER)
Madhu Bojja
K E Shanavaz Dipak Kumar Ghosh

Gaurav Agarwal M H Velankar
Devendra Jain Manish Patrikar
Dr Dewan D Lal Chopra P D Pant
Vijay S Beriwal
V P Prem Kumar
Arun Kumar Bose
Shwetang Garg

Ex-Officio Members (Past Presidents)

Reena Bhagwati Vikas Garg K Samraj Anil Vaswani Amish Panchal Sashi Kumar Jain

National Council & General Meetings
DATE MEETING VENUE
27th July, 2019 1st NC Hotel Taj Connemara, Chennai
7th September, 2019 2nd NC Hotel Hilton, Chennai
7th September, 2019 AAGM AAGM Hotel Hilton, Chennai
30th November, 2019 3rd NC Hotel Orchid, Mumbai
27th February, 2020 SGM Hotel Hilton, Chennai
27th February, 2020 4th NC Hotel Hilton, Chennai
27th June, 2020 5th NC Through CISCO WEBEX
25th September, 2020 6th NC Through CISCO WEBEX
26th September, 2020 Through CISCO WEBEX,
69th AGM
Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kolkata
Region & Chapter Office Bearers

Mrinal Kanti Alok Goutam Sudhamoy
Ghosh Sarkar Dutta Bhattacharya
Chairman Vice Chairman Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer
Joy Tapas Kumar Ram Prosad Sanat Kumar

Sarkar De Mondal Naskar
Amiya Kumar H S Mishra Dr Devinder Vijay Kumar

Singha Sanjay Shah Singh Padan Sharma
Chairman Jt Vice Chairmen Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer
Subrata Kumar Prof Sanjib Kumar Dr Shamim Dr Mukandar

Sasmal Chakraborty Haidar Sekh
Dr G S KD Amitesh
Das Singh Kumar
Vice Chairman Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer

Suresh Manish Ramesh Anuja
Chavan Patrikar Menon Sharma
Rajesh Kshitij Bipin Jateesh

M Shah Y Badheka K Sharma Patel
Dr Satish LC Abhijit D
Malik Mohan Sinha Marandi
Chairman Jt Vice Chairman Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer
Yash Ruma Sudeep Divesh

Singh Rao Shah Bharani
Sanjeev Atin Sangram Hemant

Choudhary Jain Balasaheb Patil Lele
Sumeet Ravindra Samir Vinay

Chougule Patil Patil Khobare
RG Saurabh Gautam Hardik

Paranjape Mohta Roy Doshi
RV Mandar Sanjay Hrishikesh

Apshankar Tol Waghulde Ravindra Kapre
Naresh Vijay Sanjay Kumar Shailesh

Sheth Patel Ambast Gadhiya
Rajendra Bharat Dhwanish Asit

G Shah Panchal Shah Desai

Kanishk Dipak Kumar Ajay Sanjeev
Jain Ghosh Gupta Aggarwal
Gaurav Rajnish Navneet VK

Agarwal Khandelwal Singhal Vaid
SD Rajesh Pankaj Rajesh

Baheti Bansal Singhal Sharma
Vinesh Satish Rajesh Sardar Narinder

Shukla Sarin Kawatra Pal Singh
Salinder Ajay Suresh RK

Singh Rai Kumar Sharma Sharma
Salil CB Anurag
Gupta Tiwari Singh
Chairman Vice Chairman Hon Secretary
Devvrat UK Dr Manoj Rajinder

Chopra Verma Nayak Kumar
Faridabad Chairman Vice Chairman Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer
Gaurav Sunit Vivek

Manakbhora Bakliwal Saraf
Chairman Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer
Srikanth K Raghava K Dhayalan Sanchit

Sivaraman Reddy S Muthu Kumar Kittur
RA T Partha V M Kishor G Srinivasa

Prasad Sarathi Kumar Rao

Dr R Dr C Harsha M R
Ranganatha Siddaraju Krishna Manjunatha
Parag Mahesh Anand Desai Rahul

Bhandare Kudale Aditya Parikh Haibatti
K E R Palanimurugan Job
Varatharajan Prabhakar S V Vignesh Yuvaraj G
G S C V
Ezhil Balraj Selvakumar Sivaprakash
Yogesh E Ravi T Sricharan Kumar Siddharth

Upadhyaya Kumar T Saibaba Goel
KE Navin Mathew PV
Dr T P D Rajan
Shanavaz Biju Purushan Mohanachandran
Vice Chairman
Chairman Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer
DG G V Kiran MV C
Benakappa Kumar Raghavendra Subramani

Annual Report to the members
Respected Member,
I am pleased to present the Annual Report of our Institute for 2019-20.
The IIF through its National Council, Regional Offices, Chapters, and National Committees & Task
Forces has made a host of wide ranging decisions during the year which have been executed by the
Secretariat and Centres of Excellence for the benefit and betterment of foundry fraternity.
This would not have been possible without unstinted cooperation of our members some of whom
have selflessly served the Institute in various capacities.
There are others unnamed who have silently lent a helping hand of support to activities and pro-
grammes of the Institute and have willingly walked the extra mile for furthering the cause of IIF
and foundry fraternity.
I would like to express profound gratitude to all our members for their active participation, unbridled
encouragement and resolute support throughout the year and envisage the same for next year.
The result of management decisions, executive actions and outcomes have been enumerated in
the Annual Report as follows:

Presidential
Projects
Interaction with MSME Minister

Topic: Present challenges and the way forward for The Indian Foundry Industry
Date: 9th June, 2020
In the course of IIF’s efforts to reach out to members and Foundrymen in order to generate interaction on various
Foundry issues, in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic led to The IIF inviting Honorable Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari,
Minister for MSME, Road Transport and Highways & Shipping, to address the Foundry fraternity.
The Webinar witnessed record attendance of 900+. IIF keeping in view the pandemic strategized the 3S formula
– Survive, Stabilize & Succeed and presented a charter to the Honourable Minister.
Highlighted Areas
w Domestic v. International Market
w Challenges faced by the Industry
w Export opportunities for Castings Industry
w IIF’s recommendations to the Govt. on Exports
President mentioned that if manufacturing in India has to grow by 10%, the Indian Foundry Industry needs to
grow by 7.5%. He requested for financial support and stepped up interest system for the industry, rationalizing of
power tariff (incl. night charge), custom duty of 20% for casting imports and a nodal ministry for Castings Industry
preferably under Ministry of MSME.
Minister in his response said Indian Foundries should look forward to taking advantage of the present export climate
and export concessions and exemptions as well as work on reducing the cost components. He invited Foundries
to be part of new clusters being set up on the side of highways and said the Govt. is open to joint venture with
associations. He urged Foundries to register under MSME to avail of the benefits. He made special emphasis on
conversion of knowledge into wealth by industries.
President thanked Shri Nitin Gadkari for his kind observations. The Minister also had a brief interactive session and answered
a queries from the participants. Vice-President Mr. Vijay Beriwal proposed the formal vote of thanks at the end of the session.

IIF goes digital
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, requiring social distancing and restricting travel, IIF has
gone digital. IIF Regions & Chapters have been organizing series of webinars on topics of
importance to the Foundry fraternity, by eminent personalities in key positions, which have
received excellent response. Brief report on some of the webinars is enumerated below.
Topic: Latest Technologies in Foundry Topic: Economic Impact of the COVID-19

Industry and Skill Required by Young Pandemic Across Industries
Engineers Speaker: R Venkatesh, Senior General Manager-Business
Speaker: P Suresh Kumar, COE, Agna Inc, Coimbatore Planning & TQM, Sundaram Clayton Ltd, Chennai
Date: May 1, 2020. Organised by: IIF-Coimbatore Chapter & Date: May 8, 2020 Organised by: IIF-Coimbatore Chapter
SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore In the beginning Mr G Ezhil, Chairman, IIF-Coimbatore
Mr Kumar in his discussion elaborated the following points: Chapter delivered welcomed address. Summary of the
w Hi-tech secondary refining presentation is as under:
w 80 to 240 tonnes molten steel capacity The corona virus outbreak has caused a major health crisis as
w 80-tonne ladle furnace well as severe disruption of global economy. In the coming
days, the pandemic seems to make the situation worse
w Advanced desulphurization
registering the hitherto biggest economic and social setback.
w Composition and temperature control
Outbreak of COVID-19 from China and its spread world over
w High vacuum and decarburization
has already affected the global value chains (GVCs) very badly.
w 3-Stage mechanical pumps
UNIDO’s statistical data had showed a consistent decline
w Filtering system
in growth of production indicating an overall slowdown
Dr M Subramanian, Professor and head of the Dept, SNS before the outbreak of COVID-19. Manufacturing output
College of Technology gave vote of thanks. growth fell below 1 per cent and it remained at 0.7 per cent

in the fourth quarter of 2019. However, in this quarter, three Seventy foundrymen participated in the webinar. Vote of
industries - pharmaceutical, beverages and food product, thanks was offered by Dr M Arasu, Past Hon Secretary, IIF-
registered a positive growth year-on-year basis and expected Coimbatore Chapter.
to continue the same in coming months.
Other manufacturing industries, as experts foresee, are to
Topic: Present Challenges & the Way
suffer a severe blow during this period. Consequently, world
forward for the Indian Foundry Industry
GDP growth may experience a decline in the coming months. Speaker: Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport
It is also said that three main channels of global economy & Highways and MSME, Government of India
– demand, supply and finance would be disrupted. At the Date: June 9, 2020. Organised by: IIF
same time, there would also be a substantial increase in
global unemployment. Topic: Engineering Education in New
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) guess that the
Normal – Defining Possibilities
pandemic will disproportionately affect not only those Speaker: Dr NithyanandanDevaraaj, Director – Amex
workers with underlying health conditions, but also young Foundries, Swelect Energy Systems, Shri Avinashiappar
people who are more vulnerable to decreased labour Enterprises and Chairman – Shri Avinasiappar Trust
demand, women who are over-represented in those sectors Guest of Honour: Mr S Muthukumar, Joint Secretary, IIF –
(like nurses etc) likely to be affected most, unprotected Southern Region
workers in the so-called ‘gig economy’ and migrants.
Date: June 16, 2020
Dr M Arasu, former Hon Secretary, IIF-Coimbatore Chapter
Organiser: IIF-Coimbatore Chapter and PSG Polytechnic College
proposed vote of thanks.
Welcome address was given by Mr G Ezhill, Chairman, IIF
Topic: Seminar on “Basics of Problem Coimbatore Chapter
Solving Techniques” Discussion was held on the following points:
Speaker: T R Narasimhan, Consultant, Sundaram Clayton w No understanding of manufacturing processes
Ltd, Chennai w Lack of design capability or creativity
Guests of Honour: Dr B Giriraj, Principal, PSG Polytechnic College w No knowledge of value engineering
Mr S Muthukumar, Joint Secretary, IIF – Southern Region w Lack of appreciation for variation
Date: June 4-5, 2020 w Poor perception of overall engineering process
Organiser: IIF-Coimbatore Chapter and PSG Polytechnic College w Narrow view of engineering and related disciplines
Welcome address was given by Mr G Ezhill, Chairman, IIF w Weak communication skills
Coimbatore Chapter w Little skill or experience working in teams
The speaker elaborated on the seven basic quality control (7 Eighty members participated in the webinar. Vote of thanks
QC) tools which might help in problem solving and process was offered by Dr M Arasu, Past Hon Secretary, IIF-Coimbatore
improvement in an organisation. Chapter.
These seven basic quality control tools, which were first
introduced by Japanese Technocrat Dr Ishikawa are : 1) Topic: Creating Family Trust for Protection
Check sheets; 2) Graphs (Trend Analysis); 3) Histograms; of Personal Assets
4) Pareto charts; 5) Cause-and-effect diagrams; 6) Scatter Speaker: Suvira Agarwal, Executive Director, Transaction
diagrams; 7) Control charts. Tax, Grant Thornton
The speaker further illustrated on the relationship among Date: June 17, 2020
these tools; their utilisations for identification and analysis
Organised by: IIF-Northern Region
for improvement of quality; effective layout for using
these QC tools in the organisation etc through graphical
representations.

Topic: Special Talk on “Health – Covid-19” Topic: The Post COVID Scenario for
Speaker: Dr B Mohamed Ali, Chief Medical Officer, CRI Trust Healthcare Manufacturing Industries
Chief Guests: Mr S Kuppusamy, Hon Secretary, IIF Speaker: Mr Sunil Mutha, Dy Executive Director, ACMA
Mr R Saravanan, Past Chairman, IIF-Coimbatore Chapter (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India)
Date: June 19, 2020 Date: June 26, 2020
Organiser: IIF-Coimbatore Chapter Organiser: IIF Kolhapur Chapter and ACMA
Welcome address was given by Mr G Ezhill, Chairman, IIF Welcome address was given by Mr Sumeet Chougule,
Coimbatore Chapter Chairman, IIF Kolhapur Chapter
Discussion was held on “Addressing Human Rights as Key The speaker started his presentation with overview of ACMA
to the COVID-19 Response” and “Parenting in the time of and its activities. He then dwelt upon the following points:
Covid-19”. w Post-lockdown scenario: Personal mobility gaining
Thirty-five foundrymen participated in the webinar. Vote traction, Rural markets / Farm equipment/ Tractors,
of thanks was given by Mr C Selvakumar, Hon Secretary, Focus on design & development, Conservation of cash,
IIF-Coimbatore Chapter. Challenges of labour shortage etc
w Re-start Challenges: Cash Flow • Higher break even - more
Topic: Exports: Global Vision, Local Roots time to reach profitable operations • Productivity & Quality
Speaker: Praveen K V, Director-Purchasing, Asia Pacific & • New product Development • Flexibility in Production etc.
BBC, Meritor Inc w Risk Mitigation Strategies: • Aim at fast – forwarding profitability
Date: June 19, 2020. Organised by: IIF & Competitiveness • Through Controlling & reducing fixed &
variable costs and shortening the Cash flow cycle.

– Mid-term: Intervention in existing training – train before
they come
– Long-term: Balancing the education structure and flow
w Possible action plan to move ahead
Vote of thanks was offered by Mr Ramesh Menon, Hon
Secretary, IIF-WR
Vote of thanks was given by Mr Ravindra Patil, Vice Chairman,

IIF-Kolhapur Chapter
In the interactive session, participants’ queries were clarified
by the speaker.
Topic: Panel Discussion on “Commercial

Impact and Strategies for having Skilled
Workforce for Strong, Sustainable and Topic: Family Business Unity
Balanced Growth of Manufacturing SME”
Speaker : Mr Harsh Chopra, founder Partners for Growth; Mr
Members: Ms Nihar Agarwal, Alumna of University College, Ravi Sehgal, Immediate Past Chairman, EEPC India
London, UK
Date: July 9, 2020
Mr Manish Kothari, MD, Rhino Machines Pvt Ltd, Vadodara
Organiser: EEPC India, The Institute of Indian Foundrymen
Mr Rohit Kothari, President, The Vadodara Audit Club, The and Foundry Cluster Development Association (FCDA)
Institute of Internal Auditors, India – Bombay Chapter
Mr Mahesh K Desai, Chairman, EEPC India; Mr Sanjay Shroff,
Date: July 4, 2020, Organiser: IIF, Western Region President, IIF; Mr Vijay Beriwal, Joint Chairman, FCDA addressed
Opening remarks were given by Mr Suresh Chavan, Chairman, the inaugural session.
IIF-WR Points of Discussion:
The panellists discussed on the following points: w Next generation induction
w Identifying the pain areas of workforce for the industry w Succession
w Possible ways to address the pain areas w Resolution of family conflicts
– Short-term: Upskilling and digitising Yogyata Vikas through w Strategies for multi-generational success
Classroom Model w Professionalisation of family business etc.

Topic: An analysis on Auto Industry – Post

Covid 19
Speaker: Mr R Pattabhiraman, STA Manager, Ford India Ltd
Date: July 18, 2020
Organised by: IIF-SR & Chennai Chapter
Opening remarks were given by Mr Srikanth Sivaraman,
Chairman, IIF-SR. Mr K Varatharajan, Chairman, Chennai
Chapter introduced the speaker. Mr K Dhayalan, Hon
Secretary, IIF-SR offered vote of thanks.
Topic: Commercial impact and strategies for having

skilled workforce for strong, sustainable and
balanced growth of manufacturing SME
Speakers: Ms Nihar Agarwal, an alumna of University College
London, UK with expertise in implementing learning systems
for workforce
Mr Manish Kothari, Managing Director, Rhino Machines Pvt Ltd
Mr Rohit Kothari, President, The Vadodara Audit Club of The
Institute of Internal Auditors, India-Bombay Chapter
Date: July 25, 2020
Organised by: IIF-Western Region

Topic: Lightweight materials for w Mr Suresh Kumar, Addl Chief Secretary, Dept of Power,
automobiles Govt of West Bengal
w Mr Rajesh Pandey, Principal Secretary, Dept of MSME and
Speaker: Dr TPD Rajan, Senior Principal Scientist, Materials
Textiles, Govt of West Bengal
Science & Technology Division (MSTD), CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
w Mr Anurag Srivastava, Directorate of MSME, Govt of West Bengal
Date: August 12, 2020
w Mr Prosanto Pal, Senior Fellow, TERI made the background
Organised by: IIF-Southern Region & Chennai Chapter
presentation on the topic “Processes studied, insights from
Welcome address was delivered by Mr Raghava Reddy,
selected studies, barriers & way forward”.
Chairman, Southern Region. Mr E Prabhakaran, Chairman, IIF
Inputs were offered by the following stakeholders:
Chennai Chapter introduced the speaker. Mr S Muthukumar,
Hon Secretary, IIF-SR gave vote of thanks. w Mr Amitava Sen, Chief Engineer, PIDD, WBSEDCL & Nodal
Officer, West Bengal State Designated Agency
Topic: Switch to cleaner fuel w Mr K D Bhattacharya, Director, (I/C), MSME-DI Kolkata
(Electrification) in industrial processes w Mr S C Dugar, CEO, Bharat Engineering Works
Date: Aug 26, 2020 w Mr Vijay Beriwal, Vice President, IIF
Organised by: TERI, Shakti (Sustainable Energy Foundation), w Mr A M Praveen, Managing Director, Nutec Thermo
Sameeksha (Promoting energy efficiency in SMEs) Furnaces and Equipments
Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Director, TERI commented on the w Mr Nalin Khemani, Chairman, Bharatiya Cha Parishad
background of the workshop. Special remarks were made by:
w Mr Arup Krishna Saha, Independent Consultant, Aluminium
w Mr Subnhashis Dey, Associate Director, Energy Efficiency & Master Alloy Manufacturing
Programme (Industry, Buildings and Cooling), SSEF
Mr Girish Sethy was moderator of the session.
w Mr Milind Deore, Director, BEE
President IIF inaugurates

Andhra Chapter under Southern Region
Founded in1950, IIF – the pan India Industry Association has Earlier, Mr Srikanth Sivaraman, Chairman, Southern Region
spread its wings all over India with 28 Chapters, 4 Regions had delivered the welcome address.
& 3 Centres of Excellence. IIF-SR and Andhra Chapter jointly organised the programme.
The latest Chapter - Andhra Chapter of IIF was inaugurated New Office Bearers and Council Members of Andhra Chapter
on September 14, 2019. The inaugural function was held at took charge at the inaugural function. Mr R A Prasad,
Hotel Daspalla, Vishakhapatnam. Managing Director, Hast Alloys Pvt Ltd became Chairman
Mr K K Ghosh, Head-Projects, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant of IIF-Andhra Chapter.
along with other dignitaries inaugurated IIF- Andhra Chapter. A large number of foundrymen and students from several
Mr Sanjay Shroff, President, IIF addressed the function. engineering colleges participated in the programme.

Export recommendations to the Government: CHALLENGES &
OPPORTUNITIES for INDIAN METAL CASTING INDUSTRY
Challenges Faced by the Industry IMPORTERS IMPORTED VALUE IN

Lot of SMEs are technically competent to produce engineered 2019
value added castings but lack competitiveness.
USA 1083.3
w Lack of information on international customers expectations
Germany 274.4
w Low productivity due to poor access to modern design
& manufacturing tools and low levels of mechanization United Kingdom 195.7
w Long development time of prototype UAE 181.6

w High cost of manufacturing due to high cost of inputs Italy 137.7
such as raw materials, power etc.
Canada 136.3
w Non existence of skilling infrastructure to meet the ever
changing technology and processes China 125.1
w Rising cost of statutory compliances France 124.4

Spain 97.8
Exports: Key Opportunities for the Castings
Industry to Leverage Singapore 83.8
w Indian foundry industry caters to dual-markets: domestic and

international. While domestic is quite saturated, the global market IIF’s Recommendations
presents itself as a great opportunity for the industry to tap into. India has a good chance, provided it gets its act together, with
w India’s share of export in global import of castings stood at the Government working closely with the manufacturers.
2.6 percent in 2019. This translates to a potential 97% market The Industry solicits the support of the government in
opportunity for India to grow its share of pie. these areas:
w The USA imports about 7mn tonnes of castings every year, w Necessary impetus to explore the opportunity and emerge
mostly catered by EU and China. Over 35% of EU’s castings as global leaders
export is to the US. w Improve ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in areas of taxation,
w While India’s contribution to USA’s import is comparatively clean and good quality power at reasonable costs, rationalise
miniscule, it still happens to be India’s largest export destination. port charges & clearances, simplifying land acquisition
w Greater opportunity to enhance export value by including laws, simplifying labour laws, removal of double taxations,
wider value chain of machining, surface treatment, and sub mitigate pain by government officials
assembly ready-for-fitment. w Affordable ‘cost of funds’ & enhance ease of borrowing
w The range of export value addition (from raw castings to as also rolling out a red carpet for FDIs. Provide long
post-machining) is potentially with 40% at lower end to moratoriums in repayments for Industry to set up state-of-
400% mark-up at higher end. art design centres, rapid prototype development, skilling
w For example, while a raw casting of $100 can be exported & productivity enhancement centres.
at $140, a value-added casting (post machining or painting) w Mobilise marketing support & assistance - Market
can be exported at $400. Intelligence through Trade Facilitation centres to be established
w With concerted efforts, the Indian castings exports can in Indian missions abroad with focus on castings exports &
be doubled in 5 years, amounting to about Rs.30,000 crore. dissemination to foundries through industry associations
w India’s top 10 export destinations in castings (values in w Declare Foundry sector as a focus area for promoting
US$ million) export of castings to double the exports of castings &

increase its share by 100% ministry or MSME ministry for quicker decision-making &
w Extend MIES scheme (or relevant) to strengthen and swifter policy changes, considering the significance of the
boost exports Castings industry as a critical feeder to all major industries/
sectors & exports potential
w Deter import of castings & impose Anti-Dumping duty
of 25% on import of castings w Have a sector specific policy to focus on this core sub-sector
w ‘Zero cost’ funds with long moratoriums for import of w Set up Technology upgradation fund of Rs 500 Cr in first
machining facilities of castings as importers insist on only phase to promote investments in modern manufacturing
machined castings and India largely lacks this infrastructure & design toolings & promote value addition & productivity
Need for more flexible and longer/extended credit periods w Set up 4 model Common facility centres, one in each
region near the major foundry clusters in PPP mode with
Requests to the Government to Empower an outlay of Rs. 400 Cr for rapid prototype development,
the Foundry Industry through Following design & research, and support value addition
Interventions w Upgrade 2 existing ITI & Polytechnics near each foundry
w Nodal ministry for the Castings Industry: While the industry cluster to meet skill needs of foundries
enjoys full support and advantages under DPIIT, we wish w Upgrade NIFFT at Ranchi and establish one NIFFT-like
to be brought directly under the Commerce & Industry national facility in Western/Southern regions.

Charter presented to government for the benefit of Indian
Foundry INDUSTRY IN COVID 19 SITUATION
Concerned Ministry/
Issue Recommendations by IIF Department/
Institution
1. The interest on term loans/working capital may be waived till
normalcy is restored
2. Sanctioning of an Extra 50% WORKING CAPITAL of the existing

limit and it should be sanctioned as WORKING CAPITAL TERM LOAN,
(WCTL). The WCTL payback period should be considered ranging from
60 to 84 months. The Interest on this WCTL should be considered
at @4%. For Sanctioning of WCTL there should not be any extra
Collateral Security required. There should also be a moratorium of 12
to 18 months from the time market normacly is completely restored.
3.There should not be any reduction applicable on the limit of Ministry of Finance /
Working Capital/ working capital and the base for consideration should be on 2018-19 Ministry of Commerce
Term loans sales or 2019-20 whichever is higher & Industry/ Ministry of
4.The term loan on plant & machinery may be extended by 5 years MSME/ Banks
from its present tenure
5. There should be no NPA norms applicable for any working capital

fluctuations till 31-03-2022
6. Interest subvention of 2% for MSMEs has been announced, this must

be applicable for all industry segments, who are not in MSME category
also. It should be applicable across the board for all organizations.
7. There should not be any auto debit of Principal & interest till
31-3-2022 w.e.f. 01-04-2020
1. Exempt payment of dues like PF, ESI, GST, Income tax till 6 months
w.e.f. 01-04-2020 & waive interest & penalty
2. Extend GST return filing dates without penalty till March 2021
3. Allow payment of arrears of GST in instalments with moratorium of
6 months w.e.f. 01-04-2020 without cancelling GST registration
Taxes /Statutory 4. Govt may release all due Income Tax refunds as due immediately to Ministry of Finance/
Dues / Refunds support liquidity of industry Ministry of Labour
5. IT refunds should not be restricted to Rs 5 Lakhs per unit but all
refunds must be released immediately
6. The Govt may consider refund of 10% GST paid by industry in 2020-
21 as subsidy to support industry till the situation gets stablized
7. All pending refunds of Direct & indirect taxes etc by State & Central
Govt may be released immediately to provide relief to private sector

1. Filing of GST returns has been extended till 30th June 2020 Ministry of Corporate
Filing of Statutory
2. Similarly filing of all other statutory returns & payments should be Affairs / Ministry of
Returns
extended till 30th June 2020 Finance
1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should ensure that the cut in repo rates
of 75 point basis announced by RBI must be passed on to customers.
Interest Rates At present most of the banks have not passed on the benefit to RBI / Ministry of
reduced by RBI consumers. Finance / Banks
but bankers have
2. RBI should establish mechanism to monitor the same & online help & other Financial
not passed to
desk may be established to enable customers to give feedback for Institutions
customers
necessary interventions by RBI to ensure that the cut in repo rates are
passed on to customers
Public sector & MNC companies must be advised to clear all Ministry of Finance
Payments by Public outstanding payments of suppliers /service providers immediately / Ministry of Heavy
Sector /MNCS to give some relief to suppliers .All payments to industry specially Industry & Public
MSMEs must be paid within 15 days Enterprises
Subsidy Payments
Govt may consider clearing all such dues as approved & where
under existing Ministry of Finance
payments have not been released
Schemes of Govt
EXPORT RELATED ISSUES
1. Exports are strategic for revival of economy after COVID 19 & needs
urgent focus & strategic Govt support
2. China is already on recovery path & has capacity to flood the
markets as they have huge capacity & Chinese Govt giving huge Sops.
Chinese Govt has increased sops to exporters by 10% to push exports
3. India's exports have declined by 15-30% in March, 2020 as compared
to last year in same month & will decline further in April, 2020
4. Following Govt support required
(a) Auto extend bank limits by 40%
(b) Extend pre & post shipment credit by 6 months Ministry of Commerce
Exports & Industry/ Ministry of
(c) Extend interest equalization scheme for 5 years Finance/ DGFT/ RBI
(d) Enhance sops for exports such as MEIS may be enhanced by
additional minimum 5%. Duty drawback may also be enhanced by
5% for all exports specially in view of Chinese Govt having increased
support to industry for exports by 10%
(e) Provide amnesty for default on EPCG/Advance Authorizations
(f) Post COVID-19 it is possible that China will try to dump the material
in Indian market . Therefore to protect the domestic industry from
China and other countries , additional import duty of 10% of over and
above the existing duty should be imposed for non essential imports,
where the capacity in India is available.

LABOUR RELATED ISSUES
1. Due to complete lockdown, the cashflow is completely disrupted.
Payments from domestic & foreign clients are held up
2. Govt may consider contributing 50% wages during lockdown
period & till after 30 days of normalcy is established. Balance to be
treated as CSR expenses
3. Maximum salary payable to staff and managers during the
lockdown period should be capped at Rs. 25000/- pm or 50% of gross
salary (whicever is lower) and wages to workers should be capped
at minimum wages during the lockdown period as applicable to
unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers. The workers who have left
for their native places will not be liable for payment of salaries/ wages.
4. During lockdown employees may be treated as absentees due to Ministry of Finance /
Wages to Workers/ medical reasons & ESI funds may be used to pay wages to employees Ministry of Labour /
Labour Laws
5. Labour laws should be relaxed to compensate for lost working Ministry of HRD/ EPFO
hours by extending shift & working for additional hours
6. Govt may pay PF, ESI (100% share of both employer and employee)
of all eligible employees till the situation normalises, without any
conditions like number of workers or wages or type of organization
etc. Limit of eligibility for this payment for organization having
100 workers and 90% of these having salaries upto Rs. 15000/- pm
should be withdrawn. It should be applicable across the board for all
organizations.
7. The wage revision & Bonus may be suspended for 2 years
8. Working hours may be increased to 10 instead of 8 to compensate
for the lost working hours
Expenses towards Ministry of Corporate
Hygiene of Plant & These should be allowed to be treated as CSR expenses Affairs/ Ministry of
workers Finance
The employers should be free to negotiate wages for employees above
Wage Negotiation Ministry of Labour
minimum wages for tiding over situation arising out of COVID 19
Govt. may contribute full amount on account of ESIC till 6 months Ministry of Finance/
ESIC Contribution
w.e.f. 01-04-2020 Ministry of Labour
POWER RELATED ISSUES
1. Due to lockdown, the electricity charges should be completely
waived for lock down period .
Ministry of Power/
2. Last date for payments to be extended to 30th June 2020 & fixed Concerned State
Electricity Charges charges to be waived till 30th June 2020 Electricity Regulatory
3. The taxes on electricity may be refunded as Input tax credit Boards
4. Power tariff should be reduced by Rs 3/ unit

SHIPMENT RELATED ISSUES
1. Since Maharashtra is currently worst hit by COVID -19 and most of
areas are hotspots , there is hardly any availability of trucks for Moving
out containers stuck at various ports of Maharashtra. Please make
arrangements to move the containers belonging to importers of
Northen India to TKD /Dadri via train so that the congestion at JNPT/
Nhave Sheva ports can be eased and importers then can easily get
their containers destuffed at TKD /Dadri .
2. No clear cut notification to the CFS and shipping lines that NO
Ground rent for the lockdown period shall be charged from Importers.
Problems faced by the Shipper during Export at different stages
Ministry of Commerce
Problems in 3. Time taken for clearance of the Cargo already available just before /Customs/ Ministry of
Shipments the lockdown at the Port by customs at Dadri port is very high Shipping
4. Transporter not available to transport the Empty container at the
factory for Stuffing in spite of having the clearance
5. Shipping lines asking for Bank Guarantee for any change in Bill of
Lading which is not possible at the moment from our end. Also the
amount of Bank Guarantee is 300% of the Invoice Value
6. Many Bill of Lading are stuck with the Courier Agency
7. Complaint raised in DGFT website, the response is very slow and
continuously showing under process
1. Although Finance Minister announced 24x7 working of customs,
the consignments clearances are getting delayed due to lack of
supporting services & manpower
2. The demurrage & Ground rent till 60 days after normalcy should be
Clearances at
waived DGFT / Ministry of
Indian & overseas
Commerce / Ministry
Ports -Delay / 3. The clearances at overseas ports are also getting delayed. Demurrage at of Shipping
Demurrage overseas ports should be covered under ECGC/ Marine insurance. Several
containers with export consignments have been standed around Mumbai.
The Govt may make arrangements for transportation by rail to alternate
nearest port for shipping of consignments asap otherwise there may be
further cancellations of export orders
Loss of Material
due to expiry Loss of material due to expiry of shelf life due to Delay in clearances
Ministry of Shipping/
of Shelf Life beyond 30 days at Indian/Overseas ports should be covered in ECGC/
Ministry of Finance
due to delays in Marine Insurance Policy
clearances
1. Although the restrictions on movement of consignments has been
Shipments in lifted the trucks are held up due to various reasons & not able to reach Ministry of Shipping/
Transit -Delay due destinations Ministry of Road
to lockdown 2. The loss of material in transit due to expiry of shelf life due to delay Transport
should be covered in marine insurance Policy

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
1. As announced earlier, the classification of MSMEs should be made on
turnover basis instead of investment basis as classified below:- Micro-
Classification of Upto 5Cr., Small- More than 5Cr upto 75 Cr. and Medium – More than 75 Ministry of Finance /
MSMEs & CLCSS Cr upto 250Cr. The same should be defined and Notified. Ministry of MSME
Scheme
2. The upper cap under Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for
Technology Upgradation should be increased from 15% to 25%
1. The Corporations/ Health Departments to assist the industry on
disinfection, sanitation & other guidelines & there should not be any
punitive action on industry in case any worker or staff is found to Ministry of Corporate
be infected inspite of following all guidelines.S.O.P May be given to Affairs/ Ministry of
Sanitation industry so that it can be followed by the industry for compliance Finance/ Ministry
in case any cases are detected at workplace to avoid unnecessary of Health/ Local
harrasment Municipal Authorities
2. Expenses made by organization on sanitization & hygiene as per
guidelines may be exempt from taxes & treated as CSR expenses
1. Finance Minister has announced increase in limit from Rs 1 Lakh to
Insolvency & Rs 1 Cr for the purpose of threshold of default Ministry of Corporate
Bankruptcy Code
Affairs / Ministry of
2016 as per sec 4 of 2. This should not be applicable to old defaulter companies for the
period before lockdown & notice has already been served & case is Finance
IBC Act
ongoing whose dues are over 30 days old
1. The duties on various fuels such as HFO , CNG , LDO etc. may be
Reduction in duties reduced Ministry of Petroleum/
on fuels 2. Also the reduction in international fuel prices may be passed on to Ministry of Finance
industry
All renewal charges like that meant for pollution control board, Fire,
Renewal Fees Labour etc. to be waived off for the current year (2020-21).There Concerned Ministries
should be no harassment of industry on pretext of Inspection
1. All State & Central Govt & Public Sector may waive LD/ penalties on
Govt contracts for delayed projects/supplies due to COVID 19
Govt Deptt/ PSU
supplies & services 2. All due payments to units by Govt Deptt ,PSUs & State Govt./ Deptt
must be released immediately
S.O. 2614 E dt This has now been extended till 23rd July 2020 by Ministry of Steel
22-7-2019 reg ISI (vide order Dt. 22.04.2020, ref: Fl. No. 01(06)/2016-TD, Vol-III), however,
Certified Steel & implementation of this order may be deferred by one year i.e to 1st Ministry of Steel
Allied Products of April 2021 to ensure availability of raw materials & allow time for
Ministry of Steel building capacity in India to conform to the regulation.

68th Indian
Foundry Congress
February 28 – March 1, 2020, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
Theme: Paradigm Shift – Blueprint 2020
IIF’s flagship event and the most celebrated annual meet w Live showcase of innovative Demo Foundry by
of the Indian Foundry fraternity – the 68th Indian Foundry Aluminium team in the IFEX
Congress was organized by IIF-Southern Region during w Exclusive Awards ceremony
February 28-March 1, 2020 at the Chennai Trade Centre.
In a series of events, business leaders, casting buyers,
IIF-Chennai Chapter was the host Chapter. Foundrymen
government officials, technocrats, policy makers made
and representatives of Foundry equipment, raw material
their valuable comments emphasizing the urgency of
suppliers, logistics and service providers rubbed shoulders
paradigm shift of Indian Foundries for their sustenance
with academicians, consultants, research scholars and
in the global market by producing quality castings at
students apart from industry leaders and Government
lower cost conforming to stricter environmental norms.
officials and participated in the Congress in large numbers.
The Congress focused on the theme Paradigm Shift – In the light of Government’s plan to throw open sectors
Blueprint 2020. Several sessions of the Congress threw like Defense, Railways, Aerospace, Nuclear & Power plants
light on recent applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to private sector, Indian Foundries were urged to avail of
Internet of Things (IoT), Automation and Digitization in the opportunity and leverage their potential by producing
metal-casting industry. value-added castings to do business with these core
sectors.
The 68th IFC notched up 25+ first time events that truly
reflected the theme of the Congress. Major game changers
are briefly enumerated as follows:
Inaugural Session
In the inaugural session, Mr. Satyakam Acharya, Managing
IFC 2020 was planned as a 4 day event – an unique decision
Director, Daimler India Commercial Vehicle Pvt. Ltd. graced
w IFC Inaugural ceremony – 700+ Delegates the occasion as Chief Guest. He said that medium and
w MSME Conclave heavy commercial vehicle market is expected to see 6
w Online Registrations per cent CAGR in the present decade. According to him,
w Self-printing badge kiosks latest concepts like Industry 4.0 need to be adopted for
revival of the industry. The Chief Guest informed that
w National Quiz & Kaizen competition
OEMs expects Foundries to improve quality, optimize
w Focused half-day plenary sessions
cost and maintain delivery schedule.
w Live webcast of all 4 days watched by 17500 people
IIF President Mr Sanjay Shroff in his address stated that a
all over the globe
new digital era is ahead and awaiting the metal-casting
w Release of Metallica- an encyclopedia
industry. “We need to identify our strengths and weaknesses
w Opening the 68th IFC with a theme jingle to pursue continuous innovation. Automation is unavoidable
w Aluminium conference concurrently with IFC in the changed situation. Industry 4.0 has to be adopted

proactively” Mr Shroff said. IIF President also stressed the Pattimandram
importance of indigenization. He stated that, in order to
‘Pattimandram’ , an interesting debate competition was
face tough challenges of the present day, it is important
organised on the first day of 68th IFC. Topic of the debate
to resort to the concepts of Industry4.0 and Smart/Green
was Automation or Skilling for Foundries of the Future.
Foundry industry. Reboot, Rework and Recast is the mantra
Members of the two teams constituted the following:-
of the moment.
Team A: Mr Vikas Garg, Managing Director, Forace
Guest of Honour, Shri N Muruganandam, Principal Secretary Polymers (P) Ltd; Mr Anant Bam, Foundry Consultant
to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries Department and C Ravichandramouli
in his address said that it was very fitting to organise 68th
Team B: Mr. Sham Arjunwadkar, Chairman, NCTS-IIF;
IFC in Tamil Nadu, the second largest industrial state
Dr. Nithyanandan Devaraaj, CEO, CRI Pumps, Foundry
in the country. The state also share one-third of India’s
Business and Mr. Anil Vaswani, Managing Director,
automobile production. Shri Muruganandam informed
Wesman
that manufacturing base is gradually shifting from China
Past President Mr. Vikas Garg was of the opinion that
to South-East Asian countries like India, Thailand, Malaysia,
though automation is inevitable in Indian Foundry
Korea etc. The manufacturing of light-weight components
Industry, skilled manpower is also urgently required.
for automobiles is gaining significance as OEMs are very
keen in making vehicle lighter. Past Present Mr. Anil Vaswani said that introduction of
automatic production would bring about a lot benefit
Special Guest Mr Andrew Turner, Secretary General, WFO
to the industry, however skilled manpower is required to
while addressing the Inaugural Session said that the
implement such systems. In such situation, employee’s
5000-year old metal-casting industry has seen a lots of
role will be different.
changes during its long journey. The industry supplying
According to Mr. C Ravichandramouli, though automation
60 per cent of its products to automobile sector is now
is required for the benefit of the industry, skilled
undergoing paradigm shift. The Special Guest commented
manpower is necessary to perform various manufacturing
that Indian Foundry Industry with huge potential has lots
operations automatically.
of opportunities in the international markets.
While speaking in favour of automation Dr. Devaraaj
Mr SRV Ramanan, Chairman, 68th IFC Organising
spoke in favour of digital automation as compared to
Committee in his address thanked every member of the
human skill.
Organizing Team for their hard work to make the mega
Mr. Anant Bam was of the opinion that though machines
event a grand success.
perform various operations, yet human beings are
About 1300 registered delegates took part in the 68th IFC. required for quality control. According to him, quality of
Mr V P Premkumar, Hon Secretary, 68th IFC Organizing product is conceptualized by human being, so machine
Committee offered vote of thanks. cannot entirely replace humans.
Following publications were released during 68th IFC: Speaking in favour of automation, Chairman- IIF
NCTS Mr. Sham Arjunwadkar said that automation is
w Metallica – Encyclopedia of Foundry industry urgently required to cope with fast changing customer
w Technology of Aluminium Die Casting (Through Case specifications.
Studies and Check Lists) As both the teams almost equally stressed the need for
w Souvenir of 68th IFC automation as well as skilled manpower, no team was
declared winner.
On the evening of the first and second days of the Congress,
a variety of entertainment and cultural programmes were MSME Conclave
organised.
On February 27, 2020 MSME Conclave was held as curtain
riser programme of 68th IFC. Prominent personalities

from the industry made informative and in-depth Kaizen Competion
presentations on issues pertaining to MSME sector.
In the corporate world, Kaizen is a management
Most of Indian Foundries are in MSME sector.
system denoting continuous improvement through
Shri Ram Mohan Mishra, Addl. Secretary & Development elimination of wastage. Through implementation of
Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, Governmentt of India Kaizen, wastage of material, energy, manpower and
graced the Inaugural Session as Chief Guest. time can be eliminated. The first national competition
Shri Mishra, in his address, informed that the Government on Kaizen was organized during 68th IFC on February 28,
is keen to help and support MSME business for their 2020. Contesting teams were, Ashok Leyland – Foundry
survival and growth. Referring to various Government Division, Elgi Equipments Pvt. Ltd. – Foundry Division,
schemes specified for MSME sector, the Chief Guest Madras Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.,
highlighted their benefits. Shri Mishra, on behalf of his Menon and Menon Ltd., Roots Cast Pvt. Ltd. – 3 teams.
ministry, gave assurance of providing Foundry industry Judges were Mr. V Narasimham, Mr. Rajesh Parim and
with all possible help. Mr. C Satyamurthy.
Mr Sanjay Shroff, President, IIF delivered his thought- Each team presented a case study on Kaizen practice in
provoking and informative speech. their organization.
Earlier, Mr SRV Ramanan, Chairman, 68th IFC Organising Roots Cast Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore won the competition
Committee had delivered the welcome address. and Runner up was Madras Engineering Industries Ltd,
Following presentations were at MSME Conclave: Chennai.
Title of presentation Speaker

R Panner Selvam, Principal Director, MSME Technology
Schemes of DC MSME for the benefit of Foundry units
Development Centre, PPDC Agra
Trade opportunities for Indian Foundries in global market C H Nader
NSIC Schemes – Benefits to MSMEs T Venkateswaran, Zonal Head, South – III NSIC
L R Bharat Kumar, Purchase Manager, Ford India Ltd. and
Basic requirements in MSME Foundries to supply parts
R Pattabhiraman, Global Casting & Forging Technical
to OEMs
Expert, Ford India Ltd.
Scope to become supply partner Surendiran, Senior Manager – Sourcing, Avtec Ltd.
SCM for foundries K Joel Bannat, AAM India, Chennai
Casting requirements – Metro Rail Chennai Wing Commander D Gurunath Reddy (Retd.)
Casting requirements – ICF Chennai Sakthivel, Dy CMMDE, ICF, Chennai
Parag Bhandare, Joint Managing Director, AKP Ferrocast

Belgaum Foundry Cluster
(P) Ltd.
P Venkatesan, Plant Head, Ennore Unit, V K Raman, Plant

Low cost automation in Foundries
Head, Ashok Leyland Group
Prashant Mestry, Purchasing Head, Mahindra & Mahindra

Simple automation for Foundries
Ltd., Mumbai
Efficient equipment for fettling automation R Vijay Balaji, Director, Fettling Automation, Chennai

Plenary Sessions Mr. Jayaselvan while addressing inaugural session
described Aluminium as a versatile material with unique
In Plenary Sessions, spread over two days, February 28 &
properties. According to the Chief Guest, the white
29, industry leaders, management experts, technocrats,
metal with the excellent feature of expandability has
representatives of industry associations in India and
huge scope in Defense sector. The material is equally
abroad made in-depth presentations addressing various
important in industrial as well as non-industrial sector.
ongoing issues pertaining to Foundry industry. The
He opined that the Government should have specific
speakers also gave recommendations which could be
policy for Aluminium and IIF needs to have a Committee
considered as solutions to present day’s challenges
for the material. He was in favour of organizing seminars,
faced by the industry. Presentations covered areas like
conferences, workshops etc. for popularizing use of
urgency of exploring new international markets to
Aluminium.
export castings, Digitalization in Foundries, urgency of
cutting-edge technologies, Automation, Green/smart IIF President, Mr Sanjay Shroff in his address commented
Foundry, Industry 4.0, manpower skilling etc. that Aluminium is the future material for several important
sectors like automobile. He referred to the connection
Following presentations were made:
between growing newer applications of Aluminium
Session-I
and paradigm shift.
w Export or perish – Ravi Sehgal, Chairman, EEPC India
w IoT for system integration in induction melting – Technical Presentations
Graham Cooper, Consultant, Inductotherm Group Following presentations were made at the Technical
w Innovation in Foundries to meet the future trends Session of Aluminium Conclave:
of the automotive industry – Franz Butz, President, w Die Casting – Next generation: Dinesh Kumar, Head
Huttenes Albertus – South Asia, Buhler
w Digital Transformation - opportunities and challenges w Energy efficiency in Aluminium melting: Shyam Cousik,
– Sriram Sivaram, President, MEIL Thermtronix
w Developments in the last 8 decades – S Thiagharajan, w Diesel emission control technology – BS 6 compliance:
Past President, IIF C Prakash, General Manager, Ashok Leyland
Session-II w Grain refining through TiBAl & TiCAl : Pallavi Deshmukh,
w Cutting edge technology – The key driver to Manager-R&D, MINEX Metals
competitiveness - Deepak Reddy, Managing Director w Thin walled castings in pressure die casting: V
& CEO, Nelcast Ltd. Padmanava Bhat
w Skilling the millions for foundry industry – w Structural Aluminium castings for automotive industry:
Nithyanandan Devaraaj, CEO, CRI Pumps Advait D Athavale, SEEMA Sales Pvt Ltd
Senior IIF Member, Mr. R Gopal introduced the speakers w Latest advancement in Aluminium GDC/LPDC: Amar
and summarized the presentations with the help of Mr. Ramchandra Gharmode, Ceraflux India Pvt Ltd
Sakthi Thirunavakkarasu and Mr. K Varatharajan. Mr S Kandaswami and Mr Prabhakar coordinated the
technical session.
Aluminium Conclave
To focus on the future cast metal Aluminium, 68th IFC Student Programme
- OC organized Aluminium Conclave on February 29, A special technical programme was organised for
2020. The conclave highlighted the growing importance engineering students as part of Aluminium Conclave.
of Aluminium alloys. In the inaugural session, Mr. Dave Over three hundred students from eight colleges &
Jayaselvan, Principal Director, Macrocomm Group, polytechnics participated in this special programme. Dr.
Singapore was Chief Guest. Mr. K S Anbuselvan chaired A Janagan, a veteran metal-casting technocrat delivered
the session.

the keynote address which evoked huge interest among Manufacturing 4.0’ – Refcoat Chemicals
the students of Aluminium alloys. w Post-pouring casting handling and fettling solutions
Following presentation were made at the Student – Clansman Dynamics
Programme:
w Role of Aluminium castings and also career prospects B2B Meetings
in associated industries To facilitate Casting Buyers meeting with Casting
- TVLN Rao, Vice President, R&D, Sundaram Clayton Ltd Suppliers, B2B Meetings were organized during 68th IFC.
Companies searching for cast components with required
w Opportunities and future in Aluminium die-casting
specifications had the opportunity of interacting with
– N Prabakar, Managing Director, Die Tech India Pvt Ltd
castings producers having required capacity. OEMs took
Mr S Sekar and Dr. Varadharajan moderated the students the chance of meeting their potential suppliers face to
programme. face. Apart from automobiles, tractor, Railways, Defense
etc participated in B2B meetings.
Aluminium Cast Quiz Following casting buyers were present in the meetings:
Nine teams from different companies took part in the
Bradken India Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, E-BI International
quiz contest which was conducted by Mr. Gopal Kidao.
Inc, USA; Gishu Gears Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore; Hinduja Tech
Questions were asked specifically on Aluminium casting.
Ltd, Chennai; IBCC Industries Inc; IM Gears Ltd., Chennai;
Students liked the programme very much.
Indian Railways; Industrial Del Recambio India Pvt. Ltd.,
Winning team: India Pistons Ltd. Runner up Team: Abi Chennai; Integral Coach Factory, John Deere; LCB Sourcing,
Showatech. Mumbai; Mando Automation India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai,
Manla Bats Ltd., Marks Engineering Works, Coimbatore.
Tech-Mart Symposium Mr. S Kuppusamy, Hon Secretary, IIF was the Chairman
Presentations made in this session threw light on of B2B Meeting Sessions and was the prime mover in
newly developed products, technology and services. organizing the sessions. Mrs. Shyamal Aroskar, Director,
Representatives of metal-casting and allied industries IIF-WR assisted in coordinating the holding of B2B
made informative presentations to publicize their Meetings.
products/services through this platform spread over
Mr. P A Jayaram and Mr. N Gopal were Co-Chairman
three days:
and Convenor respectively of B2B Meeting Committee.
Mr. Parag Bhandare, Executive Director, AKP Ferrocast
Pvt Ltd chaired the session. Foundry Quiz Contest
w State-of-the-art technology in melting, pouring and For the first time, a Ferrous Foundry Quiz was organized
hybrid IoT services for the Foundry industry – ABP in the IFC. On the second day of 68th IFC eight teams
Induction Pvt Ltd. contested in this quiz. Participating teams were – Snam
w New developments in high efficiency continuous Alloys Pvt Ltd, Elgi Equipments Ltd., Indo Shell Cast Pvt.
mixing in green sand systems –Wesman Simpson Ltd., Peekay Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd., Brakes India Pvt. Ltd.,
Technologies Pvt Ltd Integra Automation Pvt. Ltd, Ashok Leyland – Foundry
w Metallurgicalprocess control in Industry 4.0 – a case Division-Sriperumbudur and Sakthi Auto Ancillary Pvt Ltd.
study – Zetta Savelli India In six rounds, questions were asked on ferrous metal-
w Process materials-New challenges and innovative casting. Members from the audience were also allowed
solutions – Foseco India Ltd. to answer.
w Process materials: Future trends – ASK Chemicals India Mr Anil Vaswani, Past President, IIF anchored the
w IoT in Foundry solutions – MPM InfoTech programme as Quiz Master.
w Interfacing Foundry processes under ‘Smart Brakes India Ltd. won the quiz contest while Snam Alloys
Pvt. Ltd. was runner up.

Ladies Programme A promotional video on 69th IFC, to be organised by
IIF-Eastern Region in Kolkata during Feb 5-7, 2021 was
While Foundrymen were busy in discussing various
also presented.
important issues of metal-casting industry and trying
to find out solutions to the problems, their spouses Vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. V P Premkumar, Hon.
participated in Ladies Programme organised during 68th Secretary, 68th IFC Organizing Committee.
IFC. Ladies happily visited beautiful, heritage places and
magnificent shopping malls. Industry Visits
On February 28, 2020 they were at the smart city of Pondi Industry visits to major foundries were organised as part
Bazar and also in several famous places of Chennai. Ms. of 68th IFC on Feb 27, 2020, one day prior to the IFC.
Alamelu and Ms. Sumathi provided guidance and local Delegates numbering 168 participated in the industry
information to all the participants. visits. They visited thirteen renowned casting plants
at various locations in Tamil Nadu. Office Bearers and
On March 1, 2020 Ms. Alamelu and Ms. Lakshmi
Council Members of IIF-Chennai Chapter flagged off at
demonstrated the traditional ‘Kalam’ and all others had
Chennai Trade Centre.
hands-on experience of painting their own Kalam coasters.
Delegates visited the following foundries:
Valedictory Function w Ashok Leyland Assembly Division
68th IFC came to a close with the Valedictory Session. Mr. w Ashok Leyland Foundry Division, Ennore
SRV Ramanan, Chairman, 68th IFC Organising Committee w Brakes India Pvt Ltd, Naidupet
in his welcome address mentioned that Organizing Team w Nelcast Ltd, Peddapariya
members had to work hard to cross the hurdles they faced
w Nelcast Ltd, Gudur
while preparing for this mega event, which recorded many
firsts compared to earlier ones. He happily mentioned of w Greentech India Pvt Ltd, Naidupet Mandal
the satisfactory footfalls of 68th IFC and IFEX 2020. He w Ashley Alteams India Ltd, Cheyyar
further informed that a number of casting buyers had met w Sundaram Clayton Ltd, Oragadam
potential castings suppliers in B2B meetings. Mr. Ramanan w Brakes India Pvt Ltd, Sholinghur
also referred to special features of 68th IFC including focus
w Ashok Leyland Foundry Division, Sriperumpudur
on Aluminium and MSME sector.
w Madras Engineering Industries Pvt Ltd
Mr. V Mahadevan, Chairman, IFEX 2020 expressed his
happiness over successful holding of IFEX 2020, the w JKM Ferrotech Ltd, Gummidipoondi
largest ever Foundry Exhibition in South India, which w Nelcast Ltd, Ponneri
had generated substantial business.
Mr. P S Rajaram, Wholetime Director, Simpson & Co. Ltd. Delegates – Categorization
who graced Valedictory Session as Chief Guest said that Type of Delegate Numbers
Indian Foundry industry had taken a giant leap to reach Casting Buyer 48
its present second position in the world. The industry is Consultant 123
now passing through bad times, which in his opinion,
Ferrous Foundry 589
would not last for long. According to the Chief Guest,
Non Ferrous Foundry 65
though introduction of Electric Vehicle is a challenge to
Equipment Manufacturers 132
the Foundry industry, yet the industry would be able to
find its way to grow sustainably. He opined that latest Raw Material Suppliers 259
concepts like IoT, AI, Machine Learning, Industry 4.0 Institutional Delegates 28
would help Foundry industry to move forward. Others 64
As is customary, IFC flag was handed over by the Southern Total 1308
Region team to Team Eastern Region.

68TH IFC 2020

IFEX 2020
IFEX 2020- the 16th edition of International Foundry visitors to scan and store their contact, avoiding exchange
Exhibition & Cast India Expo were held concurrently with of visiting cards. For the benefit of exhibitors and visitors a
68th Indian Foundry Congress between 28th February spacious Hospitality lounge with excellent ambience was
2020 - 1st March, 2020 at the state-of-art Chennai Trade provided which was appreciated by one and all.
Center, Chennai. IFEX 2020 a working style exhibition
The IIF had a large booth showcasing the services offered,
was organized by Koelnmesse YA Trade Fair, Germany
publications which also had the Encyclopedia-Mettalica,
on a grand scale. The IFC 2020 Organizing Committee
which was released during the IFC inauguration.
with members from Southern Region worked untiringly
for over 18 months to make the IFEX a memorable event. The IFEX 2020, one of the largest Foundry exhibitions in
India was inaugurated in the morning of 28th February,
Chennai had the opportunity of conducting the exhibition
2020 jointly by Mr. Sanjay Shroff, President IIF & Mr. Ravi
after 12 long years. The last exhibition was held at Chennai
Sehgal, Chairman EEPC & Past President IIF. Mr. V Mahadevan,
in 2008 along with the World Foundry Congress. IFEX 2020
Chairman, IFEX 2020 delivered the welcome address at the
was a one-stop shop and an excellent sourcing platform
inaugural session. Mr. Ravi Sehgal, the Chief Guest mentioned
for casting manufacturers. Cast India Expo showcased a
the trade war between countries in his address and said that
variety of cast components. The exhibition showcased
Indian Foundry industry with huge potential could avail this
the latest in Foundry Technology in the form of Foundry
opportunity of grabbing new markets. He also stated that
equipment, input materials, support service to Foundries
with India targeting to achieve a 5 Trillion USD economy,
- logistics, software, consultancy etc. The Exhibition was
metal-casting industry needs to rise to the occasion by
spread over 14650 sq. meters, covering a net area of 8935
contributing substantially to the country’s economy.
sq. meters, which accommodated 304 modernized stalls
of exhibitors from India and other countries like Germany, Mr. Sanjay Shroff, President IIF in his address, wished that
UK, USA, Japan, Italy, Austria, Spain, Korea, Czech Republic, IFEX 2020 be a thundering success and thanked all the
Bhutan, Taiwan etc. There were three main inter connected exhibitors for their whole hearted participation in spite
halls in addition to three air-conditioned hangers. One of the economic slow-down. He further added that the
hanger was exclusively for Aluminium Conclave where IFEX 2020 is the best platform for showcasing products
Live Demo involving 18 steps to develop a casting from and services of Foundry & allied industries. He appreciated
drawing to finished product in one day was demonstrated KMYA for the fabulous job done by them.
at frequent intervals. The live melting of Aluminium in Notwithstanding the fears of coronavirus lurking in the
induction furnace attracted many inquisitive delegates. horizon, the IFEX 2020 had a record Number of 9314 visitors
The focus of the exhibition was to empower especially MSME which included 428 from other countries. The exhibition
Foundries to improve their performance in order to make made a record surplus which will enable the Institute to
India the destination of Quality Castings at competitive serve the Foundry industry for its growth.
prices employing low cast automation as well as robots.
Exhibition Statistics
The exhibition gave plenty of opportunities for Foundrymen
to interact with different suppliers & customers and Particulars Numbers
attracted huge response from the visitors. Total Exhibitors 304
The registration to visit IFEX was online and lot of visitors Indian Exhibitors 253
from all over the world had preregistered to have a hastle International Exhibitors 51
free entry. Leveraging the technology, in all the stalls an Gross Space of the Exhibition 14,650 Sq. Mtrs
acrylic box with QR Code was provided for the visitors to Countries Participated 13
scan and get all the details about the exhibitors. Visitors/
Total Number of Visitors 9314
exhibitors badge also had the QR Code which helped all

Area Booked - Classification Visitors - Categorization
Particulars Area in Sq.Mtrs Type of Delegate Numbers
Area Booked @ IFEX 2020 8935 Pre-Registered (Online) 1452
Indian Participation 8449 On Day 1 (28th Feb 2020) 1555
International Participation 486 On Day 2 (29th Feb 2020) 2127
Free Booth Allotted 72 On Day 3 (1st March 2020) 1043
Area Available 0 Exhibitors 1756
TOTAL 9007 Delegates & VIPs 1381
TOTAL 9314
IFEX 2020

Awards and
Fellowships
IIF Awards 2020 at the convention hall of Chennai Trade Centre in
a spectacular ceremony in recognition of outstanding
IIF Awards are designed to encourage members’ quest
contributions in different fields of foundry industry.
for excellence in the areas of knowledge dissemination,
sharing and management of knowhow, vendor IIF Awards Committee headed by Mr. K C Mathew as
development, up-skilling of manpower, export excellence, Chairman adjudged the winners of various awards.
employee involvement and motivation, among others. President IIF Mr. Sanjay Shroff, other Office Bearers and
Some of these awards are sponsored by IIF Industry Chairman EEPC & Past President IIF Mr. Ravi Sehgal
Members while the rest are given by IIF. The prestigious handed over mementos and certificates to the respective
IIF Annual Awards 2019 were distributed on the second award winners.
day of 68th Indian Foundry Congress on February 28,
The winners
LAXMAN RAO KIRLOSKAR AWARD Aquasub Engineering (Foundry Division),
Foundry of the Year Coimbatore
GARGI HUTTENES - ALBERTUS AWARD Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited,

Green Foundry of the Year Solapur Plant, Maharashtra
K R SANTHANAM MEMORIAL AWARD R.V. Gumaste, Managing Director,

Foundryman of the Year Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd., Koppal
FORACE POLYMERS AWARD Thoufeeq Ahmed Moidu, Executive Director,

Young Foundryman of the Year Peekay Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore
CASTING OF THE YEAR AWARD Jash Engineering Ltd., Indore (JOINT WINNER)
Ferrous Category Amex Alloys Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore (JOINT WINNER)
EXPORT EXCELLENCE AWARD Peekay Steel Castings Pvt.. Ltd.

Large Scale Foundry Calicut, Kerala
EXPORT EXCELLENCE AWARD Shantala Spherocast Pvt. Ltd.

Medium Scale Foundry Shimoga
EXPORT EXCELLENCE AWARD RRK Alloys,

Small Scale Foundry Coimbatore
JAYASWAL NECO QUALITY AWARD Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mumbai

BHAGWATI-SME AWARD Big Castings Pvt. Ltd.,
Foundry of the Year Belgavi

Tata Motors Ltd., Jamshedpur
FOUNDRY KAIZEN AWARD Hinduja Foundries (A Division of Ashok Leyland
Limited). Chennai
5S EXCELLENCE AWARD Sandfits Foundries Pvt. Ltd.,

Large Scale Foundry Coimbatore
5S EXCELLENCE AWARD Ace Designers Ltd.,

Medium Scale Foundry Bangalore
5S EXCELLENCE AWARD Big Castings Pvt. Ltd.,

Small Scale Foundry Belagavi
BEST TECHNICAL PAPER AWARD Anjan Prodhan, CSIR, NML,

Ferrous Category Jamshedpur
Chandrasekhar Rao, Mech. Engg. Dept., LBR
BEST TECHNICAL PAPER AWARD College of Engg., Mylapuram (FIRST AUTHOR)
Non-Ferrous Category & B. G. Basavakumar, Mech. Engg. Dept.,
RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore (CO-AUTHOR)
BEST TECHNICAL PAPER AWARD Dr. NithyanandanDevaraaj, CEO,
General Category CRI Pumps, Foundry Business, Coimbatore
IIF REGION OF THE YEAR AWARD Western Region
VISWAMITRA KAPUR MEMORIAL AWARD

Coimbatore Chapter
IIF Chapter of the Year
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD

Rajkot Chapter
IIF Chapters - Large Chapter
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD

Jamshedpur Chapter
IIF Chapters - Small Chapter
Lifetime Achievement Award Evaluation

Mr. S Thiagharajan, Past President IIF was honoured with NOBs complimented the Awards Committee for doing
Lifetime Achievement Award for his yeoman contribution an excellent job both in terms of achieving record no.
in the field of Ductile Iron. He was felicitated by National of nominations as well as timely completion of the
Office Bearers and other dignitaries. evaluation process.
Record no. of nominations IIF Fellowship

received The highest honour of the Institute, IIF Fellowship was
Due to all out efforts by the Committee, a record number conferred by the Guest of Honour Mr. Ravi Sehgal,
of 93 applications were received under various categories Chairman EEPC along with President IIF Mr. Sanjay Shroff
(excluding the technical papers) which is an all-time to Mr. K Samaraj, Managing Director, Magna Electro
record. Further, multiple applications were received in Castings Ltd. and Past President of the Institute (2015-16).
all categories. Mr. S Kuppusamy, Hon. Secretary IIF received the award
on behalf of Mr. Samaraj, in his absence and read out
his message.

Lifetime Achievement Award
This citation recog�izes Shri. S. Thiagharajan for his yeoman cont�ibution in the ﬁeld of
Ductile Iron. His innovative and visionar� leadership in the ductile iron foundr� has put the
Indian ductile iron foundr� indust�� on the global map.
A Mechanical Engineering Graduate from the illust�ious Madras Universit�, he vent�red
into ent�epreneurship when ductile iron was just in its nascent stage. He had the vision to
forecast ductile iron as the f�t�re engineering casting and star�ed M/s. Souther� Alloy
Foundries in 1959, a ver� bold vent�re by any standards at that stage.
His thirst for knowledge and development of ductile iron took him to various count�ies like
Japan, Russia (the then USSR), Italy, UK and USA.
He has addressed many technical instit�tions and presented papers on ductile iron in
various for�ms in India and abroad.
As an ardent advocate of bringing together Foundr��en, he took an active par� in the
Instit�te of Indian Foundr��en. His cont�ibutions led to him being honoured as the President
of the Instit�te of Foundr��en in 1977. He held the post till 1979.
He is rightly called the “FATHER OF DUCTILE IRON” among the Foundr� frater�it�.
His interest did not end with engineering. His spirit�al acumen led him to Philosophy and
Tamil devotional literat�re.
He specialized in Thevaram and Thir�mandiram. He was the President of the Saiva
Siddhanta Per�manram for 8 years.
Dhar�apura Adheenam confer�ed on him the title Thir�murai Selvar.
He has presented papers on Tamil Devotional Philosophy in Inter�ational conferences.
The Instit�te of Indian Foundr��en considers it an honour to present the LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to SHRI. S. THIAGHARAJAN, the Doyen of ductile iron in India.
Sanjay Shroff S.R.V. Ramanan

National President, Chairman,
IIF 2019-2020 IFC 2020
Org.Annual
Committee
Report 2019-20 | 43
IIF in Media

National
Events
NATIONAL FOUNDRY DAY August 24, 2019 Pune Chapter
National Foundry Day, the Foundation Day of IIF is Sept 1, 2019 Vadodara Chapter
celebrated every year on August 17th. On this day in Northern Region
1950 a band of visionaries founded IIF in Kolkata to Aug 10 & 11, 2019 NR/Agra, Ajmer, Delhi, Faridabad
address various issues pertaining to the country’s metal- and Jaipur Chapters
casting and allied industries and act as a nodal point Sept 14 & 15, 2019 Chandigarh Chapter
of reference for the industry, its customers & suppliers Southern Region
and also including the Government. Since then IIF has
August 31, 2019 Andhra Chapter
been working for the benefit of its members and the
August 17, 2019 Bangalore Chapter
Foundry fraternity at large and has gradually grown
August 17, 2019 Belgaum Chapter
into the only pan India association for the foundry
fraternity. Headquartered in Kolkata, with 28 Chapters, August 17, 2019 Chennai Chapter
4 Regions & 3 Centres of Excellence, the IIF has manifold August 15, 2019 Coimbatore Chapter
objectives which include disseminating technical August 17, 2019 Kerala Chapter
knowledge pertaining to metal-casting and generating August 17, 2019 Shimoga Chapter
skill development of foundry workforce.
This year, 70th National Foundry Day was celebrated by IIF
IIF Regions and Chapters celebrate this day to Regions and Chapters on and around August 17th across
commemorate the foundation day of the Institute. the country. Apart from technical programmes, this year’s
Various technical and social events are organised on celebrations comprised social events like sports & games,
this occasion. Seminars, technical meetings, workshops, music & dance, competitions, motivational talk, honouring
casting clinics, works visits, games & sports and cultural of members’ children for excellent academic performance,
programmes etc are parts of the celebrations. quiz competition. Welfare activities like blood donation,
National Foundry Day Celebrations were held by Regions distribution of books and notebooks, bags, uniforms to
and Chapters across the country on following dates: students, tree plantation etc were also performed.
Date Location Members completing 25 years’ association with IIF
Eastern Region were honoured by presenting them with customary
August 28, 2019 ER/Kolkata, Howrah Chapters mementos. Senior members and entrepreneurs were
August 30, 2019 Jamshedpur Chapter honoured for their distinguished contribution to the
Western Region foundry industry as well as IIF. Members were also
honoured for their outstanding performance in the
August 16, 2019 WR/Greater Mumbai Chapter
business front. IIF Kushal Worker Award was given away
August 11, 2019 Ahmedabad Chapter
to foundry shop-floor workers in recognition of their
August 11, 2019 Indore Chapter
commendable performance.
August 20, 2019 Nagpur Chapter

CEO MEETS should explore new international markets for marketing
of their products.
14th Foundry CEO Meet
In an interesting expert panel discussion participating
November 29, 2019
at The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai panel members were, Mr V P Prem Kumar, Vice President,
Nelcast Ltd; Mr. Sagar Chudiwal, Head Sourcing & SCM,
Foundry CEO Meet organised by IIF is an effective platform Involute Technologies (P) Ltd; Mr. J Ramprasad, Associate
wherein top brasses of large foundries meet face to face and VP-International Business Unit, TAFE; Mr. K Makesh, Sr
share their views on various burning issues pertaining to VP-Materials, Rane (Madras) Limited; Mr. M Niruban,
the industry. Diverse stakeholders representing customers, Deputy General Manager-Sourcing & Supply Chain, Ashok
supply chains, logistics providers, technology and marketing Leyland Limited; Mr. Mohan Kadam, General Manager-
experts from foundry and allied industries share their Materials, Dana India & Dr Rajat Srivastava, Director-WR,
knowledge, information and observations, facilitating EEPC India. Most of the panel members were from auto
formulation of strategies for sustainable development and sector – the major consumer of castings – currently
growth of cast metals industry. facing severe slowdown. The discussion held among
At the CEO Meet organised on November 29, 2019 at The OEM representatives and castings suppliers generated
Orchid Hotel, Mumbai, about eighty delegates from all some interesting observations.
over India, including CEOs of various foundries, equipment Some salient points of discussion are as follows:
and material suppliers participated. Representatives of
EEPC, OEMs belonging to automobile and tractor sectors Due to increase in axle load and enhanced turnover
participated in this meet. resulting in increase in utility, the demand got affected,
which is expected to revive in September 2020.
Mr Vikas Garg, Chairman Policy Advocacy Committee &
Past President-IIF, welcomed all participants, including Industry leaders from OEMs urged foundries to invest
invited speaker Dr Rajat Srivastava, Director-WR, EEPC in technology upgradation and skill development to
India and panellists Mr Sagar Chudiwal, Head Sourcing face future challenges. To raise export to 5 per cent,
& SCM; Involute Technologies Pvt Ltd, Mr. J Ramprasad, Indian foundries need to pump in funds and be quicker
Associate VP- International Business Unit, TAFE; Mr. K in response.
Makesh, Senior VP -Materials, Rane (Madras) Limited; It was also said that foundries must concentrate on
Mr. M Niruban, Deputy GM - Sourcing & Supply Chain, producing defect-free castings with better surface
Ashok Leyland Limited; Mr. Mohan Kadam, General finish. They should also get their risk covered by suitable
Manager-Materials, Dana India. insurance while exporting to OEMs.
Addressing the gathering Mr. Vikas Garg referred to Dana informed that out of their requirement of 40,000
the unprecedented industrial slowdown and advised MT of castings, only 18 per cent is sourced from India, so
foundrymen to explore new opportunities by venturing there is huge opportunity for supply of castings.
into hitherto untapped international markets.
Several castings suppliers stressed the need for providing
In his address IIF President, Mr. Sanjay Shroff said that technological as well as financial support from the buyers.
Indian economy is facing depression which is cyclic in In response, OEMs stated that they have already been
nature. He expressed hope that the trend would be providing technical support to foundries.
reversed for the Indian economy in the coming years.
Dana representatives emphasized on innovation of
He also emphatically stated that fundamentals of Indian
automatic lines indigenously, for higher productivity.
economy are strong enough.
Dr P N Bhagwati opined that as there is high risk of
Dr Rajat Srivastava, Director-WR, EEPC in his address
rejecting castings by foreign buyers, exporters should
mentioned that India’s export share is only 2.5 per cent
insure while exporting.
of the global trade. He suggested that Indian exporters

Several castings suppliers informed that due to higher slowdown in auto industry. Mentioning high risk
rate of interest on capital, prices of Indian castings are management, profit shrinkage, Mr. Narasimhan opined
often uncompetitive. that under the circumstances new management tools
need to be identified to enable the industry come out
From OEM side it was said that production cost of castings
of turbulent weather.
in India is higher as most of the foundries here use old
production techniques for want of fund. Mr. Sriram Viji, Deputy Managing Director, Brakes India
Pvt Ltd. made his presentation on the topic ‘Managing
Discussion revealed that foundries in Kolhapur are able
the downturn and prospects for the Indian automotive
to produce quality castings at very competitive cost and
industry’. He commented that manufacturing industry
70 per cent of castings, as Dana mentioned, is sourced
including auto sector has been severely affected by
from Kolhapur.
the downturn. He also referred to several challenges
EEPC Chairman and Past President IIF, Mr. Ravi Sehgal like structural regulatory changes, axle load regulation,
commented that technological upgradation is urgently GST etc. According to him, Indian auto market is still
required. Foundries may avail of facilities of various unpenetrated to a great extent in terms of number of
Government schemes for cluster development, testing etc. vehicles per person. Referring to other challenges like
TAFE informed that they usually work in collaboration CAPE, scrappage policy etc. he said that foundry industry
with their vendors by providing technological help for needs to undergo paradigm shift.
product development. They also stated that now-a-days Mr. Amit Dakshini, Director, PWC India in his presentation
tractor components have to have good surface finish on the topic ‘E-vehicles’ prospects and challenges’
like automobile components. mentioned that production of e-vehicle has increased.
Mr. V P Prem Kumar stated that Dana was looking for He further said that e-mobility is inevitable and suitable
relocating some of their operations in India. Most of eco-system should be created for viable growth of
their products are exported. e-mobility. In his opinion, Industry 4.0 is the way-out for
sustainability of the metal-casting industry.
Mr. Vijay S Beriwal, Vice President IIF offered vote of thanks.
Mr. Ram Venkataramani, Managing Director, India Pistons
15th Foundry CEO Meet & Rings Ltd. made his presentation on the topic ‘What
February 27, 2020 the future holds for Indian component industry’. He
at Hotel Hilton, Chennai mentioned certain negative phenomena that have
cast a shadow on world economy and industry like
The 15th Foundry CEO Meet was organised on February
Brexit, trade wars, Australian bush fire, random weather
27, 2020 at Hotel Hilton, Chennai, a day before 68th
cycle and Covid-19. Mr. Venkataramani also referred
IFC. Theme of the Meet was Need for recasting of
to the disruptions faced by auto industry related to
management tool kit.
regulations, market, technology, emerging competition
In the inaugural session, IIF President Mr. Sanjay Shroff etc. He opined that auto industry have to embrace the
explained the objective for holding the CEO Meet and changes. He stated that Industry 4.0 is the future state
also spoke on the theme of the event. of the Foundry industry.
Mr. V Narasimhan, who chaired the session, while In the question-answer session, participants’ queries
welcoming the dignitaries and participants expressed were clarified by the speakers.
his concern over global trade imbalance and severe

National Foundry
Day Celebrations

Foundry CEO Meets

International
Events
Metal+Metallurgy Technology Development Forum
(Thailand) 2019 w The Green and Environmental Foundry Materials and
Technology Development Forum
Metal+Metallurgy (Thailand) 2019 was held during
September 18-20, 2019 at BITC, Bangkok, Thailand. This w Disa Foundry Technology & Application
international event of metal industries was sponsored Factory Visit
by Metallurgical Council of CCPIT and Industrial Furnace
On September 19, 2019 delegates visited four factories
Institution of CMES.
in Rayong Industrial Zone. Many Japanese companies
Inaugurated by Mr. Phinji Jarusombat, Ex Deputy Prime are having their plants in Thailand.
Minister of Kingdom of Thailand and Mr. Zhan Libo,
Besides developing good relationship with China Foundry
President of China Foundry Association, the exhibition
Association, IIF has also established contacts with other
had themes like Foundry, Die-casting, Metallurgy,
countries of South East Asia which will open huge business
Industrial Furnace and Intelligent Manufacturing.
opportunities to the Indian companies. For Indian equipment
Technology release and promotion, China-Thailand and raw material suppliers, markets of Asia Foundry member
Entrepreneur’s Communication, Casting Sourcing Fair countries will be a new opportunity to explore.
were some of the important forums of this event. Two
other concurrently held exhibitions were China Brand Foundation of
(Machinery & Intelligent Manufacturing Brand Show and
Asia Foundry Association
SMEX (The Smart Manufacturing Exhibition).
On September 18, 2019 at BITEX Exhibition Centre,
Number of participating companies (mainly from China) Bangkok, Asia Foundry Association (AFA) was founded
in these exhibitions was 167. under initiative of China Foundry Association, The Institute
IIF had a stand at the exhibition. Mr. Subodh Panchal, of Indian Foundrymen, Japan Foundry Society, Korean
Chairman, Long Term Exhibition Committee-IIF; Mr. Amish Foundry Society, Mongolian Metallurgical Association,
Panchal, Chairman, International Affairs Committee -IIF Pakistan Foundry Association, Taiwan Casting Industry
and also Past Presidents IIF; Mr. V P Prem Kumar, Mr. S V Association, Thai Foundry Association and Vietnam
Ranganathan, Mr. S Shreekanth, Mr. K Dhayalan and Mr. Foundry Metallurgy Science Technology Association.
R Palanimurugan, senior IIF members, who were part of Registered office: Unit 1103, Nan Fung commercial
the Indian delegation managed IIF Stall. Centre, No.19 Lam Lok Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon,
Highlights of the concurrent conference Hong Kong.
w Sino-Thai Art Casting and Buddhist Ceremony Castings Objectives: To support promotion of sustainable
Symposium development of various fields of foundry industry in
the Asia Region will be the objective of AFA.
w The Global B2B E-Commerce Opportunities with
Alibaba.com AFA aims at helping its members explore their new
markets, technology, legal and social benefits through
w The Foundry Conference of Asia Foundry Association
exchange and cooperation among member countries.
w The Efficient and Intelligent Foundry Equipment and

Membership: There will be two types of members of AFA- in by both IIF and EEPC for bringing the largest Indian
Association Member and General Member. Association delegation ever at GIFA.
Member: Foundry industry associations and learned
More than 125 Indian exhibitors comprising foundries,
societies representing each country or region. General
foundry equipment, foundry material suppliers
Member: Association Members recommend companies,
and service providers participated in the exhibition
universities, research institutes and foundry standards
showcasing their products and services.
institutions in its country and region.
A large number of visitors including representatives
In the first meeting of AFA, representatives of different
from several leading companies visited IIF at the stall
countries made presentations on “Status of foundry
and showed their interest in sourcing of castings from
industry” of concerned countries. Mr. Amish Panchal
India as well as in becoming IIF member. Many others
made a presentation on “Status of the Indian Foundries”.
wanted to establish contact with Indian companies to
Mr. Subodh Panchal on behalf of IIF signed the AFA explore partnering with them.
constitution. Asia Foundry Forum (AFF), the flagship
GIFA 2019, a Pen Drive with profiles of approximately
biennial programme of AFA will be hosted by the member
350 major Indian castings manufacturers and foundry
country which is represented by the Chairman of AFA.
suppliers were distributed to potential castings buyers
Official language of AFA is English.
and other foreign visitors at IIF stall. This provided a
unique opportunity for the Indian companies to reach
GIFA 2019
out to large number of international players of the
The quartet GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST foundry industry.
was held in Düsseldorf, Germany with the theme “The
Around 1000 Indians visited the trade fair with the
Bright World of Metals” during June 25–29, 2019. More
objective of getting a feel of the latest market trends and
than 2200 companies exhibited the latest developments
greener & productive technologies. IIF facilitated the visit
in their products and services in one of the world’s
of its members supported by the Ministry of MSME, in
largest industrial exhibitions, spread over 12 large halls
order to explore the possibility of technology & business
at Messe Dusseldorf. Over 78,000 visitors from more
partnerships, joint ventures, get exposure to the best
than 120 countries visited the exhibition. Besides the
practices, learn the latest technological developments
exhibition, Industry seminars and symposiums were
in materials, processes, equipment, productive and
also held concurrently.
green environment-friendly technologies, automation
The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) participating etc. Indian foundries and foundrymen need to learn and
jointly with EEPC-INDIA (Engineering Export Promotion adopt them in their respective operations and become
Council) provided a platform where Indian Foundry globally competitive.
industry could be seen and noticed by the international
On June 17, 2019 evening, INDIA DAY was celebrated
leaders. Mrs Pratibha Parkar, Consul General of India
at International Centre, the main Messe Dusseldorf
(CGI) at Frankfurt, inaugurated IIF-EEPC stall at Hall
building. Mr. Subodh Panchal, Mentor, International
No 11 of GIFA, in the presence of Mr Shashi Kumar Jain,
Relations Committee-IIF and Past President, moderated
President-IIF 2018-19; Mr Subodh Panchal, Mentor –
India Day session. The event was attended by more than
International Relations Committee IIF and Past President;
150 persons, from India which included representatives
Representatives from EEPC and other National Office
of IIF, EEPC INDIA and also Mr. Freidrich Kehrer, Group
Bearers and senior members of IIF. Mrs Pratibha Parkar
Portfolio Director-Messe Dusseldorf.
congratulated both IIF and EEPC for their continuous
efforts in strengthening India-Germany relations through Mr Subodh Panchal welcomed the gathering and thanked
participation in prestigious events like GIFA. CGI briefly Messe Dusseldorf for their support in facilitating Indian
interacted with IIF and EEPC representatives on the exhibitors and visitors to take part in GIFA. IIF President
present industry scenario and appreciated the efforts put 2018-19 Mr. Shashi Kumar Jain said that IIF has been

actively participating in GIFA for a long time and it is a Huttenes Albertus Pvt Ltd & Past President IIF; Mr Sanjay
much awaited event by foundry fraternity to get exposure Shroff, Vice President, IIF also spoke on the occasion. Mr
under one roof to the rapid technological advances SRV Ramanan, Chairman, 68th Indian Foundry Congress
taking place in various areas globally and adopt some Organising Committee & Past President IIF, invited
of these in India as per requirement. everyone to 68th Indian Foundry Congress to be held
in Chennai on February 28-March1, 2020.
Mr Freidrich Kehrer, Group Portfolio Director, Messe
Dusseldorf informed that this year Indian delegation It is expected that GIFA 2019 would generate new business
is the largest in GIFA after Germany. Mr Thomas Schlitt, and joint business partnership valued at approximately
Managing Director-Messe Dusseldorf India; Mrs Anima USD 600-750 million for the Indian Foundry industry.
Pandey, Director, EEPC India; Mr Vinod Kapur, CMD, Gargi Next edition of GIFA will be held in 2023.
GIFA

Metal & Metallurgy, Thailand

National Committees 2019-20
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Ravi Sehgal ravisehgal5@gmail.com
Co-Chairman Mr. S Kuppusamy kuppusamy.s@gmail.com
Member Mr. Vijay Beriwal vijaysb.iif@gmail.com
Member Mr. Jagat Shah jshah@inductothermindia.com
Member Mr. Anil Vaswani anil.vaswani@wesman.com
Member Mr. C.R. Swaminathan crscherukoori@gmail.com
Member Mr. Vikas Garg vgarg@foracepolymers.in
Convenor Mr. Ravi Dhawan addl.ed@indianfoundry.org
AWARDS COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. K C Mathew kcmathew11@gmail.com
Member Mr. Mrinal K Ghosh mkghosh2000@ yahoo.co.in
Member Mr. Suresh Chavan sureshchavan.surabhi@gmail.com
Member Mr. Anurag Singh Bhaduriya opkaushik@smplimited.com
Member Mr. Srikanth Sivaraman srikanth@snam.co.in
Co-ordinator Mr. Sugata Paul admin@indianfoundry.org
BRAND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Sanjay Shroff shroff.iif@vish.com
Member Mr. Rajnish Khandelwal rajnish@kleindia.com
Member Ms. Sudha Kurupp sudhak@gargi-india.com
Convenor Mr. A K Anand director.fic@indianfoundry.org
CONSTITUTION & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. D. G. Sastry vapinduction2010@gmail.com
Member Mr. Anant Bam bamanant@yahoo.co.in
Member Mr. S Kuppusamy kuppusamy.s@gmail.com
Member Mr. Shashi Kumar Jain contact@bsgindia.com
DATA COLLECTION & SUBSCRIPTION TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. P D Pant pdpant@metalpower.net
Member Mr. Gaurav Manak Bohra gaurav@shrikrishnagroup.in
Member Mr. Deepak Dokania bmcmetalcast@yahoo.com
Member Mr. M Govindrajan mgr@iprings.com
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Shashi Kumar Jain vallabhauto@gmail.com
Member Mr. Amish Panchal amish@kastwel.com
Member Mr. K. Samaraj krishnasamaraj.n@magnacast.com

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. V P Premkumar prem@nelcast.com
Co-Chairman Mr. Ravi Sehgal ravisehgal5@gmail.com
Member Mr. Pradeep Madhogaria pradeep.yft@gmail.com
Member Dr. (CA) Dewan D. L Chopra drchopra.ca@gmail.com
Member Mr. V Narasimhan narasimhan.v@brakesindia.co.in
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. V. Mahadevan mayamahadeva@gmail.com
Member Mr. Pradeep Madhogaria pradeep.yft@gmail.com
Member Dr. (CA) Dewan D. Lal Chopra drchopra.ca@gmail.com
IFJ EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Ravi Sehgal ravisehgal5@gmail.com
Co-Chairman Mr. Suresh Chavan sureshchavan.surabhi@gmail.com
Member Mr. Srikanth Sivaraman srikanth@snam.co.in
Member Mr. Mrinal Kanti Ghosh mkghosh2000@yahoo.co.in
Member Mr. Kanishk Jain kjain@saruaikoh.com
Member Mr.Surendra Varma suverma.sv@gmail.com
Member Mr. Sham H Arjunwadkar sham.arjunwadkar@gmail.com
Member Dr. N P Sinha npsinha.in@gmail.com
Convenor Mr. D K Bhattacharya journal@indianfoundry.org
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Anil Vaswani anil.vaswani@wesman.com
Co-Chairman Mr. S. Kuppusamy kuppusamy.s@gmail.com
Member Mr. Goutam Dutta gd080964@gmail.com
Member Mr. K Dhyalan dhayakups59@gmail.com
Member Mr. Ramesh Menon ramsh_menon@yahoo.co.in
Member Mr. Ajay Gupta ajay@ufindia.com
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Amish Panchal amish@kastwel.com
Member Mr. Subodh Panchal info@kastwel.com
Mentor Mr. K Samaraj krishnasamaraj.n@magnacast.com
Member Mr. Ravi Sehgal ravisehgal5@gmail.com
Member Mr. Naresh Garg nareshgarg.ng@gmail.com
Mentor Mr. Sanjay Shroff shroff.iif@vish.com
Convenor Ms. Shyamal Aroskar western.region@indianfoundry.org

IT & DIGITAL TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Pradeep Mittal p.mittal@ppassociates.co.in
Member Mr. Shashi Kumar Jain vallabhauto@gmail.com
Member Mr. S Muthukumar bfcmuthu@gmail.com
Member Mr. Sanjay Shroff shroff.iif@vish.com
Member Mr. M H Velankar vfc_1985@hotmail.com
Member Mr. Srinath Girimaji R girimajisrinath@rediffmail.com
Member Mr. Sanchit Kittur atunisteelcast@gmail.com
Convenor Mr. Sugata Paul admin@indianfoundry.org
ITI COORDINATION TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. K E Shanavaz navaz@peekaysteel.com
Member Mr. Gaurav Agarwal induengg.agra@gmail.com
Member Mr. Ramesh Menon ramsh_menon@yahoo.co.in
Member Ms. Shyamal Aroskar western.region@indianfoundry.org
LONG TERM EXHIBITION COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Subodh Panchal info@kastwel.com
Member Mr. Jagat Shah jshah@inductothermindia.com
Member Mr. V Mahadevan mayamahadeva@gmail.com
Member Mr. Naresh Garg nareshgarg.ng@gmail.com
LOW COST AUTOMATION TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Manish Kothari manish@rhinomachine.com
Member Mr. Kanishk Jain kjain@saruaikoh.com
Member Mr. S V Ranganathan maheshsv2000@gmail.com
Convenor Director NCTS / Mr. Sham Arjunwadkar sham.arjunwadkar@gmail.com
ncts@indianfoundry.org
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Vijay Beriwal vijaysb.iif@gmail.com
Co-Chairman Mr. N Gopal kutchoresclaycbe@gmail.com
Member Mr. Yatin P Shah kaushalyshah@hotmail.com
Member Mr. Gaurav Manak Bohra gaurav@shrikrishnagroup.in
Member Mr. Mrinal K. Ghosh mkghosh2000@ yahoo.co.in
Convenor Mr. Nabakumar Biswas membership@indianfoundry.org
NEW MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman Dr. Dewan D. Lal Chopra drchopra.ca@gmail.com
Member Mr. Sushil Sharma info@shamlax.com
Member Mr. Arun Kumar Bose arunb@carnationindustries.com
Member Mr. Jayant Shah jayantshah69@gmail.com
Convenor Mr. Basant Kumar fic@indianfoundry.org

MSME TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. N. Ramasamy ennar2002sscpl@gmail.com
Member Mr. Shwetang Garg shwetang@prakashfoundry.com
Member Mr. Rajesh Tanti rtanti@rocketmail.com
Member Mr. S V Ranganathan maheshsv2000@gmail.com
Member Mr. K Dhyalan dhayakups59@gmail.com
NEW TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. V Narasimhan narasimhan.v@brakesindia.co.in
Member Mr. Arun K Bose arunb@carnationindustries.com
Member Mr. Narendra Zanvar nrzanvar@zanvargroup.com
Convenor Mr. Sham Arjunwadkar/ NCTS Director sham.arjunwadkar@gmail.com
NON-FERROUS TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Anant Bam bamanant@yahoo.co.in
Member Mr. Anurag Singh Bhaduriya opkaushik@smplimited.com
Member Mr. K S Anbuselvan anbuks@yahoo.co.in
POLICY ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Chairman Mr. Vikas Garg vgarg@foracepolymers.in
Co-Chairman Mr. Naresh garg nareshgarg.ng@gmail.com
Member Mr. Ravi Sehgal ravisehgal5@gmail.com
Member Mr. V Narasimhan narsimhan.v@brakesindia.co.in
Member Mr. V P Premkumar prem@nelcast.com
Convernor Mr. A K Anand director.fic@indianfoundry.org
POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Shashi Kumar Jain vallabhauto@gmail.com
Co-Chairman Mr. Vineet Jain vineet@ufindia.com
Member Mr. K E Shanavaz navaz@peekaysteel.com
Member Mr. Sushil Sharma info@shamlax.com
R&D TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Dinesh Gupta dinesh.gupta@satyakiran.com
Co-chairman Mr. C Ravichandramouli info@qtecindia.com
Member Mr. Gaurav Agarwal induengg.agra@gmail.com
Member Mr. Arun Kumar Bose arunb@carnationindustries.com
Convenor Mr. Sham Arjunwadkar/ NCTS Director sham.arjunwadkar@gmail.com

RENEWABLE ENERGY & POWER TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Rajnish Khandelwal rajnish@kleindia.com
Member Mr. Devendra Jain devendrajain@porwalauto.com
Member Mr. Shwetang Garg shwetang@prakashfoundry.com
Member Mr. S Sokkalingam sokkalingam@integraautomation.com
SKILL DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. S Sokkalingam sokkalingam@integraautomation.com
Member Mr. Narendra Zanvar nrzanvar@zanvargroup.com
Member Mr. Sunirmal Dutta dsunirmal@yahoo.com
Member Mr. Ajay Gupta ajay@ufindia.com
YOGYATA VIKAS- ONLINE MODELLING TASK FORCE
Chairman Mr. Vineet Thakkar thakar@vesuvius.com
Member Mr. Rajnish Khandelwal rajnish@kleindia.com
Member Mr. Suresh Chavan sureshchavan.surabhi@gmail.com
STEERING COMMITTEE
President Sanjay Shroff shroff.iif@vish.com
Vice-President Vijay Beriwal vijaysb.iif@gmail.com
Hon. Secretary S Kuppusamy kuppusamy.s@gmail.com
Hon Treasurer Pradeep Kr. Madhogaria pradeep.yft@gmail.com
President 2018 Shashi Kumar Jain vallabhauto@gmail.com
President 2017-18 Amish Panchal amish@kastwel.com
President 2016-17 Anil Vaswani anil.vaswani@wesman.com
President 2015-16 K Samaraj krishnasamaraj.n@magnacast.com
President 2014-15 Vikas Garg vgarg@foracepolymers.in
President 2013-14 Reena Bhagwati reena@bhagwati.com
Chairman-WR Suresh Chavan sureshchavan.surabhi@gmail.com
Chairman-SR Srikanth Sivaraman srikanth@snam.co.in
Chairman-NR Kanishk Jain kjain@saruaikoh.com
Chairman-ER Mrinal Kanti Ghosh mkghosh2000@yahoo.co.in
Director Ravi Dhawan addl.ed@indianfoundry.org
PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
Ex-Officio Member Reena Bhagwati reena@bhagwati.com
Ex-Officio Member Vikas Garg vgarg@foracepolymers.in
Ex-Officio Member K Samaraj krishnasamaraj.n@magnacast.com
Ex-Officio Member Anil Vaswani anil.vaswani@wesman.com
Ex-Officio Member Amish Panchal amish@kastwel.com
Ex-Officio Member Shashi Kr Jain vallabhauto@gmail.com

Committee
Reports
Administration Committee w To proactively identify the challenges & solutions and
aligning them to the Association’s objectives
w With a view to strengthening systems and processes, the
Admin Committee has inducted Mr. Yogendra Goenka w To address the inherent issues to diverse stakeholders
as the new ED replacing Mr. Baidyanath Dutta, with dual through relevant and impactful communication with
responsibilities of ED & CFO. policy makers and its use as a tool for policy advocacy.
w The Committee inducted Mr. Satish Sohoni as Director-
Targeted Approach
NCTS.
w Admin Committee re-designated Mr. Ravi Dhawan as w Media interactions with key spokespersons at 68th IFC and
Additional ED with charge of Eastern Region, CET along IFEX 2020
with responsibility for building brand IIF and marketing w Co-coordinating interviews for President Mr. Sanjay Shroff -
of membership. 1. The Hindu:Power consumption norm worries Foundries
w Mr. Atish Mitra and Mr. R Sathish Kumar were released 2. Business Line: Foundry sector seeks Government help
during the year, as Directors CET & SR respectively. 3. Times of India: Foundry industry has 15% to 20% dip in
w The Committee has streamlined the roles & responsibilities volume.
of all staff members in tune with organisational requirement. w Mr. Sanjay Shroff and Mr. S R V Ramanan addressed the media
w The Committee also put in place suitable succession on the details of IFEX 2020, its objective and participants. They
planning for retiring employees. also spoke on the current market condition, technological
w Non-performing employees were suitably appraised and advancement, opportunities in Railway and Defense despite
subsequently released. Auto Slump.
w Committee has created a reporting format for Directors’ w The Inaugural Function of IFEX 2020 which took place
reporting on weekly and monthly basis. at Chennai Trade Centre was covered in main English
w Committee has revamped Membership Dept. with the publications which include The Hindu, Times of India, Deccan
aim of making it more member friendly. Chronicle and Business Line.
w After receiving suggestions from employees, the
Committee has forwarded the new Service Rules for Topics Covered
placing at PP & NC Meeting for approval and whereas it w 68th IFC and IFEX 2020 - an International expo on Foundry
was approved by PP & NC members. technology
w Power consumption norm worries Foundries
Brand building Committee w Foundry sector seeks Government help to double exports
w Foundry industry has 15% to 20% dip in volume
Objectives
w Initiatives of IIF for future of industry and being future ready
w To communicate with stakeholders at various cities. to meet the various challenges of the industry
w To increase visibility for IIF across India w Railways & Defense offer hope for Foundries
w To promote 68th IFC and IFEX 2020 w Foundry sector records drop in demand due to poor Tractor
w To profile President IIF in key publications sales
w To highlight major initiatives undertaken by IIF for the w Foundry Sector revenue to touch $30 Billion by 2025
industry w Tamil Nadu preferred manufacturing hub for Foundries
w To promote the importance of Foundry industry w E-Mobility to push demand for lighter components

CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE For re-registration impact of changes relating to Sec 12A, 12AA
and others under Income Tax Act need to be worked out.
w The Committee has undertaken the task of modifying IIF
Primary draft prepared by Constitution Committee in PPT
Bye Laws with a view of making it more comprehensive
format already circulated to Past Presidents/National Council.
and contemporary with respect to IIF as well as various
Detailed discussions to follow.
laws of the land enacted and modified from time to time.
w IIF which is presently registered under the British era
Societies Act XXI of 1860 should be re-registered under
DATA COLLECTION &
the current West Bengal Societies Act 1961 which is SUBSCRIPTION TASK FORCE
applicable for all societies registered in West Bengal. The Bharateeya Foundry industry depends largely on
following core sectors to drive demand:
Amendments in Nutshell
1. Automotive and Auto components / ancillaries
w Correction of phrases/words
2. Agricultural equipment and Tractors
w Addition and/or modification of objectives
w Additions to definitions and inclusion of various aspects 3. Construction and Real Estate equipment
into the Bye Laws 4. Infrastructure spending including Defence and Railways
w Reclassifying the restrictions The last financial year was not particularly good for any
w Incorporating the role and election procedures of National of the first three of these sectors – but analysis of these
Council, Region & Chapter Councils, various Committees, must now be weighted heavily by the impact of the novel
Financial Manual, Rules for Formation & Management of coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. All forecasts for the year
Regions & Chapters. IFC Organizing Committee’s rules on how these sectors will fare and therefore the impact on
and procedures as part of the Bye Laws. and implications for the Foundry industry must consider
w Defining the rights and duties of Regions, Chapters and three key factors:
members as per the amended Society’s Registration Act. a. Sector-wise view of the direction these sectors were
Objectives and Definitions headed in prior to the pandemic
Changes in objectives to include b. Sector-wise expectations on revival

w Sharing of knowledge between Members c. Overall view of avenues that may be created by this crisis
w Conducting Seminars and Exhibitions after considering all sectors
w Interaction with similar Institutes All of this and a lot more has seen significant change in
w Formation of Clusters and Investment for Clusters wake of the pandemic.
w Employing experts for specific needs At an overall level, there is prima facie, little to cheer for. That
w Setting E Libraries etc. said, beneath the numbers lies the truth that the second
Other areas identified for change are: half of the fiscal could see accelerated growth. From this
w Role, responsibility, authority and election procedure, level though, the economy is still expected to get back to
nomination & co-option of National Council a point where the overall annual shrinkage number will be
w Similar Organisations just about 5% (-5% GDP growth). That is predicated on the
w Definition, Rights and privileges of various classes of memberships widely held belief that the wider economy will actually see
w Election of Vice-President growth from the October quarter onwards. It will therefore
w Appointment of Directors by NOBs be critical for businesses to conserve resources in the first
w Guidelines for Financial Management half of the year and build the right set of capabilities to
w Budget & Accounts capitalize on the growth period that will follow.
w Annual General Meeting As with all other crisis of the past, the truth is that some
w PPC & Steering Committee sectors and some firms will emerge stronger from this crisis.
w Role of Advisory Committees with special role for ADMIN, Some opportunities will be unlocked and those that capitalize
FINCOM & LTEC on these could well see gains. Not all will accrue in this fiscal
w IFC & IFEX

and none will be easy to capitalize on but it is imperative to owners content to leverage domestic MSME benefits and
recognize the opportunities that could unfold in the coming remaining profitable with minimal investments.
period. These opportunities will call for capacity building, In summary, while the coronavirus pandemic almost certainly
conservation of cash to funnel into growth as well as some implies that the current fiscal will be a tough one for the
investment in strategic areas and businesses. Foundry industry, if lessons are learned well and firms pivot
On a more generic note, there is the opportunity to target in the correct direction, there is no reason to disbelieve that
overseas customers. China has been a very large exporter in three years’ time, we may well look upon this period as
of castings. This apart, there is tremendous domestic seminal in the evolution of the Bharateeya foundry industry
consumption by MNC firms based in China. In the aftermath and pivotal in catapulting it into decades of sustained
of the COVID-19 crisis, the two certainties are: growth – particularly at the upper end of the value chain.
a. A significant number of firms from the Western nations
in particular are either shifting operations out of China EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: INDIAN
or are diversifying their bases to other countries too. FOUNDRY JOURNAL
b. Most firms – particularly those in the West – are All twelve-monthly issues of Indian Foundry Journal (IFJ),
reconfiguring their supply chains to reduce dependence official communique of IIF, were published during 2019-20.
on Chinese raw materials March 2020 issue of the Journal was also circulated in soft
Needless to say, targeting this market will call for a dramatic copy since print copies could only be sent later on due to
review of both quality and scale of infrastructure for our Lockdown situation as fallout for COVID-19. A variety of
Foundrymen. Replicating Chinese cost structure will call features were included in the Journal throughout the year.
for scale economies and also – to some extent – require Research articles addressing fundamental issues of metal-
state support in terms of energy costs and lowering costs casting technology were present in every issue. Case studies
of compliances. on technical problems relating to production of castings
were included in several issues of the Journal. Some articles
The present Government has indicated for the last 4 – 5 years
also focused on newer cast materials indicating their areas
that they are keen to change the present structures, but has
of application.
run into predictable opposition. Now, however, is the time
to act and the circumstances favour action. Articles dealing with the Foundry Management were
published in a number of issues. Write-ups written on
A structured push by the Foundry industry – in conjunction
contemporary concepts like Foundry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence
with other manufacturing associations and industry bodies
(AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning were also
for implementation – is the need of the hour.
published regularly.
Regardless of the implementation and timelines of reforms
Quality articles on various modern technological/
however, this pandemic should serve as a wake-up call to
management aspects were published from renowned
the industry. Foundrymen must take heed of the lessons of
foreign Journals for the benefit of the readers of IFJ.
this episode, namely:
In the column “CEO Speaks”, the top brasses of large foundries,
a. The industry remains ill-equipped to make rapid changes
equipment and material suppliers, answered to a number of
in direction – being beholden to customer and product
questions addressing various issues of the industry. Reports
segments that have sustained them at “acceptable” levels
on various activities of IIF organised at National, Regional
of revenue and scale for years and even decades.
and Chapter levels were there in all the twelve issues. IIF’s
b. The reaction to any crisis is to immediately appeal to flagship event Indian Foundry Congress- 68th IFC and IFEX
Governments and financial institutions for support; there 2020 were covered in detail in the IFJ. Reports on various
is little that firms are able to do to immediately adapt to international events were also published in the Journal.
changing realities with changing profiles and outputs.
‘Statistics’ and ‘News & Trends’ sections presented information
Addressing this will call for a fundamental shift in mindsets on production, marketing including export/import, and
and strategies from the current level where a large swathe other trends of the industry.
of foundries continue to be run as family business with

The customary President’s Message addressed the current Ammarun Foundries, CRI Pumps, Anugraha Valves, Integra,
issues at IIF, foundry industry and nation at large. Amex Alloys, Ultimate Alloys, Rukmani Engg., ICC Forgings,
During 2019-20 IFJ acted as a popular publicity media by YKS Alloys & U.P. Steels.
releasing advertisements on products and services of foundry On 6th December, 2019 after visiting U.P. Steels at
and allied industries. Muzaffarnagar, the delegation was invited to IIF Delhi
Team IFJ under able leadership of the Editor, Past President office for interaction with interested industry members. .
Mr. Ravi Sehgal worked tirelessly for timely publication of Ms. Elena Lukoanova, Head of International Business
all the twelve issues of 2019-20. Cooperation (NPAA) briefly explained the purpose of their
visit to India and thanked IIF for facilitating this visit. She
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE further said that this visit was exploratory in nature and
Export Promotion Workshop shall pave way for future co-operation, JVs, business growth
between Russia and India as Russian Valve Manufacturers look
Export Development Committee organized a full day
towards India as a potential market for their requirements.
workshop jointly with EEPC on 9th November, 2019 at
IIF Delhi Office. The workshop was attended by approx. Seminar on Export Potential & Opportunities
40 delegates across the country from major companies A detailed seminar was organized coinciding with the NC
like Kirloskar Ferrous, ACI Automation, Star Wire India, meeting at Mumbai on 29.11.19 at Hotel Orchid, Mumbai
Oliver Engineering., Srinathji Ispat, Boparai Metals, Connect jointly with EEPC, which was addressed by EEPC Western
International etc. underlining the importance of Export for Region Director, Dr. Rajat Srivastava and attended by over
Foundry sector in the present scenario and enthusiasm in 120 members
the sector to go GLOBAL. EEPC spoke about major export items & markets, global
w Guest Speakers : Dr. Ram Singh, Professor & Head of import demand, finding suitable buyers & negotiating
Training (IIFT) and Dr. Surendar Singh, Senior Deputy commercial terms, leveraging export import schemes,
Director, EEPC identifying market access barriers etc.
w Major topics covered: Key export items & markets, global
import demand, finding suitable buyers & negotiating Participation in GIFA 2019
commercial terms, leveraging export-import schemes, Several members participated in GIFA 2019 held at Dusseldorf
identifying market access barriers etc. Germany. Proposal was submitted to Ministry of MSME under
IC scheme for financial support to the participating MSME
Visit of Russian Delegation units as per provisions of scheme, for IIF member participants.
A senior level delegation from Russia including representatives After the conclusion of the event, detailed documents
from Scientific & Industrial Valve Manufacturers Association with documentary proofs as received from members after
(NPAA), Far Expo (Oil & Gas exhibition organization), AESK extensive follow up were submitted along with detailed
(valve production and valve parts supplier), AZ Mayak (valve application & event report to the Ministry of MSME for
production), DS Kontrols Corporation (valve production) reimbursement of payment as per the provision of scheme.
visited India from 1st – 6th December, 2019. The purpose of The reimbursement for approved cases based on the
their visit was to explore possibility of business partnerships documents submitted as per scheme and as approved by
with Indian Foundries manufacturing steel & stainless steel Ministry was received & disbursed to the eligible members
valves & pump components and some Ferrous foundries as per the guidelines of the scheme of the Ministry of MSME.
dealing in SG iron as well as non-ferrous Foundries
(Aluminium, Titanium & Copper). INTERNATIONAL
The visit of Russian Delegation was facilitated by Foundry RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Informatics Centre (FIC), New Delhi.
GIFA & New Cast 2019
The delegation came to India on 1st Dec., 2019 and from 2nd
The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) jointly with Engineering
to 6th December, 2019 visited around 10 foundries including
Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC INDIA) actively

participated in GIFA -The Bright World of Metals, the mega Assistance for International Participation
international metals trade fair held in Messe Dusseldorf from in 68th IFC
June 25 – 29, 2019. Exhibitors were spread over 12 large halls Committee communicated with 25 Foundry associations
at Messe Dusseldorf, featuring approximately 2360 exhibitors across the world to mobilize their participation in 68th
and more than 72,500 visitors from across the globe. Indian Foundry Congress. Committee assisted Bangladesh
IF Stand No. D02 at GIFA-NEWCAST 2019, in EEPC Pavilion Machinery Association, BRICS Foundry Association and
at Hall No.11 acted as a catalyst for highlighting India as a delegates from South Africa and Sri Lanka during 68th IFC.
dependable destination for sourcing of quality castings. It
was inaugurated by Mrs. Pratibha Parkar, Consul General of IT & DIGITAL TASK FORCE
India, Frankfurt on June 25, 2019 in the presence of EEPC The role of the IT & Digital Task Force is to preserve and
representatives and IIF members. enhance the existing web-based Applications, generate IT
Over 125 Indian Exhibitors from Foundry units, Foundry solutions for current and emerging issues and create further
equipment and material as well as service providers possibilities of digitization for the benefit of IIF Members
participated in the GIFA, Newcast Exhibitions showcasing and Foundrymen at large.
their products and services. Around 1000 visitors from India With this end in view the Committee has worked towards :
were in the trade fair.
w Strengthening the 3 IIF Websites namely www.
Participation in Asia Foundry Association indianfoundry.org (HO); www.foundryinfo-india.org (FIC);
International Relations Committee participated in the www.ncts.org (NCTS) and working towards their unification.
inauguration of Asia Foundry Association on 18th September, w Renewing the IIF App installed last year as a major
2019 at Thailand. IIF has joined as a member of Asia Foundry communication tool and storehouse of digitized information.
Association. 10 Foundry Associations of Asia- China, India, w Modifying the IIF ERP
Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, w Installing the TALLY.NET ERP which helped in viewing
joined the newly formed association. The purpose of this and updating the Region & Chapter Accounts.
association is to increase co-operation and joint projects
w Purchasing of 2 domains INDIANFOUNDRY.IN and
between member countries.
INDIANFOUNDRY.CO.IN and one G Suite ID iifconference@
Metal + Metallurgy Thailand indianfoundry.in for webinars and meetings being
China Foundry Association (CFA) organised METAL + organized by IIF in the pandemic situation.
Metallurgy Thailand 2019 on September 18-20, 2019 at w Task Force also ensured need-based allocation of 50 gmail
BITEC, Bangkok. CFA offered IIF the status of Joint Organizer ids used by HO, Regions, Chapters and Directors.
for the event. IIF participated in the exhibition and promoted w The IT & Digital Task Force worked in tandem with Web
68th Indian Foundry Congress. Mr. Subodh Panchal, Mentor, & IT Solutions Committee of 68th IFC for the following:
International Relations Committee, Mr. Amish Panchal, Chair, – Setting up the 68th IFC Website
International relations Committee, both Past Presidents IIF; – Configuring of email server for 68th IFC activities
NC Members Mr. V.P.Prem Kumar, Mr. S. Mutthukumar, Mr. – Online availability of Brochure and online Registration
Srikanth Sivaraman, Mr. S.V. Ranganathan and members from – Live updates of events through large LED boards
Southern Region Mr. K Dhayalan and others participated – Marketing of 68th IFC through the IIF APP
in the event. w IT & Digital Task Force ensured digitization of NC & other
WFO Member Association Meetings minutes resulting in documentation and storage.
Two Meetings of WFO Member Associations took place. w The Task Force also organise a series of Webinar as part
Chairman, International Relations Committee along with of IIF outreach the backdrop of COVID-19 situation.
President attended both the meetings. Meetings were Overall, the targets of IT & Digital Task Force for 2019-20
held online. has been achieved.

ITI COORDINATION TASK FORCE w Windmill Manufacturers
The ITI Task Force in association with IIF - Western Region w Gear & Transmission Box Manufacturers
& Greater Mumbai Chapter organized a seminar on Cast w Heavy Mining Machinery- Equipments
Your Future with Castings: Career Opportunities at The MET w Tractors & Farm Equipment Manufacturers
Institute of Engineering, MET Knowledge City, Nashik, on w Machine Tools
12th February, 2020. w Automation: Machinery related to Foundry
WR Secretary Mr. Ramesh Menon provided the necessary (Moulding & Core Machines Manufacturers)
support while Entrepreneurship Lecture was delivered by w Furnace Manufacturers
Mr. Aslam Charnia, w Heat treatment Equipment Manufacturers
The objective of program was to motivate young generation w Non-Destructive Equipment & Consumable Manufacturers
to become Job Provider rather than Job Seeker. More than w Test & Measuring Equipment
180 students from 3rd & 4th year attended the event. w Design & Process Software’s
The Chief Guest of the programme was Mr. S P Oudhia. Dr. He also spoke on Industry 4.0 & IIOT.
V P Wani, Principal of MET College graced the programme.
Mr Aslam Charania, Guest speaker, explained to the students
WR Chairman Mr. Suresh Chavan, WR Secretary Mr. Ramesh
in his humorous way, how there exists a huge potential for
Menon, Past Chairman Mr. M H Velankar, Dr. M P Ray, Head of
new entrepreneur to start something which will be beneficial
Mechnical Engg. Department, MET College & IIF-WR Director
to community and also provide an opportunity to the young
Mrs. Shyamal Aroskar were also present on the occasion.
one to establish himself in the market. He further detailed
The Guest speaker for the event was Aslam Charania, CMD, out various Country & Age wise GDP and other data, to
Mastermind Training and Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., Surat enable the students easily understand the quantum of
Area, Surat. At the beginning of the programme, Regional opportunities that exists in India today.
Director Mrs. Shyamal Aroskar welcomed all the dignitaries.
He further said that though there is a mad rush for new Start-
She spoke briefly about IIF and appealed to all students and
ups in India, more than 90 % do not survive for 3 years and
faculties present to take membership of Institute.
97 % does not exist after a decade. The major reason is that
During the inaugural speech, Western Region Chairman Mr. the theme selected for establishing start – up is not related
Suresh Chavan spoke about the importance of this topic to “Unresolved problem.” The unresolved problem oriented
and the reason Western Region has planned this program enterprise provides solution to the problem which helps it
at MET College. He also briefly spoke about IIF. to generate business and thereby ensuring sustenance. This
IIF- WR Secretary, Mr. Ramesh Menon in his speech on Career aspect is greatly missing in many enterprises and eventually
Opportunities described the Foundry in detail and the openings they land up with creating competition at market place and
available in different Departments of Foundry like - Pattern as a rule the one who is new and weak financially dies first.
making Finishing; Moulding – Methoding; Sand Management; He emphasized that the objective of starting new enterprise
Metallurgy; Melting; Fettling of Castings; Inspection of castings; should be providing solutions to problems faced by society
Process control; Quality standards; Management systems; and not to make quick money. The real creativity comes in
Research & Development in Casting Manufacturing; Tool to picture by focusing on unsolved issues and such business
Making – Maintenance; Safety, Health & Environment models lasts longer.
He emphasized that getting into Foundry will lead to different The programme was well appreciated by students. During
opportunities as Foundry is mother of all engineering feedback session many of them stated that Mr Aslam has given
industry. Following are the areas where one can get good clear directions which would be helpful for carving future path.
opportunities.
The program ended with vote of thanks by Mr. Ramesh
w Automobiles (Passenger Vehicles & Heavy Vehicles) Menon.
w Railways Joint programme with DVET to support ITI students with
w Wagon Manufacturers technical information about the Foundry process in order

to help them develop skills and generate job opportunities w Other activities
in the Foundry sector, could not be taken up because of (a) Had meetings with the Directors of Messe Dusseldorf
lack of response from Directorate of Vocational Education and Koelnmesse from Germany. Discussed about
& Training, Maharashtra. enhancing size and image of IFEX.
(b) Chairman attended Metal Thailand in September
LONG TERM EXHIBITION COMMITTEE 2019 at Bangkok and promoted 68th IFC, Chennai.
w Long Term Exhibition Committee is functioning since last Also organised a stand for IIF on complimentary basis.
15 years and has made IFEX – the International Foundry (c) Supported 68th IFC for almost a year in deciding
Exhibition - a steady brand and internationally recognised venues, marketing, designing and other areas.
event. Through four years agreements in last 15 years of (d) Stopped Chinese exhibitors from attending IFEX
outsourcing of IFEX, there has been multifold growth as a 2020 because of severe pandemic situation.
result of which it generated consistent revenue stream for (e) IFEX at Chennai: Total net space booked 8935 sq.
IIF. The income through IFEX is a major earning in the total metres, Indian stands 8449 sq metres, International
revenue of the IIF and supported IIF activities in a big way. 486 sq. metres. (Source: Koelnmesse)
w Year 2019-20 was a year of heavy recession for Auto, However, there is still a lot of scope of strengthening IFEX
Tractor and other industries which affected Indian as an international brand.
Foundries severely, due to global financial crisis and
onset of COVID-19.
LOW COST AUTOMATION TASK FORCE
The summary report of activities of Low Cost Automation
w LTEC has made well-studied presentations in National
Task Force for 2019-20 is as follows:
Council Meetings giving following suggestions:
w The Task Force included members from diverse Foundry
(a) As repeatedly suggested by LTEC, 75% of Exhibitors backgrounds as the ﬁrst task.
of IFEX is asking for IFEX to be organised in alternate w An outline and agenda was prepared and shared with
year. For delegates and visitors also, the cost is not the Task Force, seeking their inputs and way ahead.
affordable. w The initial step was to understand the interest and pain areas
(b) IFEX should be conducted at the venues of of the Foundry industry by LCA through a google form
international class in well-connected cities having w Responses from the members were more general in nature,
permanently constructed halls. At present such hence as such no specific action was required to be taken.
venues are at Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Chennai w The Task Force therefore needs to be revisited as it needs
in the South, Mumbai and Gandhinagar in West and to be demand driven as far as possible from the industry,
New Delhi and Noida in the North. which would make it more meaningful.
(c) LTEC recommends to treat IFEX as a National Event
without associating it to any Region. If required it Membership COMMITTEE
can be organised as stand-alone event without IFC. Overall position and performance of IIF Membership in
LTEC suggests distribution of IFEX between HO and 2019-20 is good as compared to previous year.
four Regions as follows. HO: 80% and balance 20% w Total Membership increased to 2936 during the year
should be distributed on prorata basis to Regions, 2019- 20 from 2870 in 2018- 19.
based on membership strength as on 31st March of w Southern Region has increased the Membership Strength
the previous year, to 1528 during 2019-20 from 1295 in 2018-19.
(d) Current four year agreement for IFEX with Koelnmesse w 13 Chapters have retained or increased Company Members
will be over in 2021 after the IFEX in Kolkata. Bids for during 2019-20.
2022-2026 should be finalised with an organiser of w 15 Chapters have by and large retained or increased
international repute who can enhance image of IFEX Individual Members during 2019-20
in metallurgical fields.
Action by Membership Department
(e) Considering stand of Government of India, Chinese
w Membership Strength details with paid and unpaid list
Exhibitors should not be allowed to participate in IFEX.

were promptly sent to all Regions and Chapters every Implementation of Lean Techniques
month for renewal and follow up. Title
and Schemes in MSME
w Members complaints received were attended and sorted Date 11th October, 2019
out with immediate action. Venue IIF Seminar Hall at Delhi office
w Loyalty Coupons for existing Members and Welcome kit Participants 50
for new Members were sent to all Members. Mr. Pravin Joshi
w Suitable action taken to update Membership. Deputy. Director, MSME – PPDC, Agra
Trainers Shri Anand Sherkhane
MSME TASK FORCE
Additional Development Commissioner,
With the aim of benefitting IIF members & entrepreneurs
DCMSME
of MSME Foundries, through implementation of various
Schemes of Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, to make Title Interaction with MSME
Foundries globally competitive, IIF and MSMETDC PPDC Date 11th October, 2019
Agra have agreed to organize Awareness Programmes on Venue IIF Seminar Hall at Delhi office
services of MSMETDC PPDC at IIF Region& Chapter level. Participants 15
Objective of this association is to implement training activities Shri. Anand Sherkhane, Additional
and Lean Manufacturing Practices in the MSME Foundries at Trainers
Development Commissioner, DCMSME
highly subsidized cost and form Clusters with the support of
MSME – PPDC, Agra. The official programme was launched Title Schemes for MSME Industries
at Chennai on 17th August 2019. Date 29th January, 2020
Launching of these Awareness programmes was announced Venue IIF Board Room at Delhi office
by Mr. Sanjay Shroff, President IIF on occasion of 69th National Participants 15
Foundry Day celebrations organized by IIF-SR jointly with Trainers Mr. Balaguru, MSME, Coimbatore
IIF Chennai Chapter at Hotel Taj Connemara, Chennai on
The MSME Task Force organized an MSME CONCLAVE held
17th Aug 2019 and first programme was organized as part
at Hilton Hotel Chennai on Thursday, 27th February, 2020
of NFD celebrations on same day. Mr. R Panneerselvam,
which effectively served as the curtain raiser programme
Principal Director, MSMETDC, PPDC Agra addressed the
of the 68th Indian Foundry Congress.
gathering on various services being rendered and assured
The conclave started with an invocation song requesting
all possible support to IIF. Mr. P R Joshi, Asst. Director, PPDC
the blessings of the Almighty. The dignitaries also joined
Agra gave a presentation on various Schemes of Ministry
together in lighting the traditional Kuthuvilakku. 68th IFC
of MSME Govt of India, particularly on Lean Manufacturing
Organising Committee Chairman and Past President Mr. S
and Cluster Development and shared some success stories
R V Ramanan delivered the welcome address and invited
pertaining to implementation of these schemes in various
active participation from the delegates.
Foundry Clusters in the country.
President Mr. Sanjay Shroff delivered the presidential address
MSME Awareness Programmes were organized at the which was quite informative and thought provoking.The
following locations as stated below: Chief Guest of the day, Shri Ram Mohan Mishra, Additional
a) 20th September 2019 at Indore Chapter Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME
b) 27th September 2019 at New Delhi delivered an inspired speech which was well appreciated by
all the delegates.The IFC Organising Committee Secretary
c) 11th October 2019 at Coimbatore
Mr. V P Prem Kumar, IIF Southern Region Chairman Mr. S
d) 19th October 2019 at Rajkot Srikanth also graced the function with their presence.
In the 2nd SR Council meeting, all the Chapter Office Bearers Mr. N Gopal, National Council Member of IIF was the Master
of SR were requested to support the initiative which will of Ceremony and enthralled everyone by his excellent
benefit large number of MSME Foundry industries. presentation which was well appreciated.
The MSME Task Force also organized the following This was followed by a number of thought-provoking
programmes during the year.

presentations, wherein eminent speakers in the respective
fields shared their knowledge, as follows:
Title of the Paper Presenter

Schemes of DC MSME for the Benefit of Mr R Panner Selvam, Principle Director, MSME Technology Development
Foundry Units Centre (PPDC), Agra
Trade opportunities for Indian
Mr C H Nadiger, Director-Southern Region, EEPC India
foundries in global market
NSIC Schemes- Benefits to MSME’s Mr T Venkateswaran, Zonal Head, South – III NSIC
Basic Requirements in MSME Foundries to Supply Mr L R Bharat Kumar, Purchasing Manager, Ford India Ltd & R
Parts to OEM’s Pattabhiraman, Global Casting & Forging Technical Expert, Ford India Ltd
Scope to become supply partner Mr Surendiran, Senior Manager, Sourcing, Avtec Ltd
SCM for Foundries Mr K Joel Bennat, AAM India, Chennai
Casting Requirements – METRO RAIL Chennai Wing Commander D Gurunath Reddy (Retd.)
Casting Requirements – ICF Chennai Mr Sakthivel, Dy CMMDE, ICF Chennai
Mr Parag Bhanadre, Joint Managing Director
Belgaum Foundry Cluster Presentation
AKP Ferrocast (P) Ltd
Mr P Venkatesan, Plant Head, Ennore Unit & Mr V K Raman, Plant Head,
Low Cost Automation in Foundries
Sriperumbudur Unit, Hinduja Foundries - Ashok Leyland Group
MR Prashant M Mestry, Purchasing Head
Simple Automation for Foundries
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mumbai
Efficient Equipment for Fettling Automation Mr R Vijay Balaji, Director, Fettling Automation, Chennai
At the end of the sessions, Shri K Dhayalan Chairman MSME Conclave thanked all the delegates, presenters and the Office
Bearers of IFC 2020 for the success of the MSME Conclave. On the whole, the efforts of MSME Task Force was a grand success.
NEW MEMBERSHIP more members to IIF. All Regional and Chapter Chairmen
& Hon. Secretaries along with Regional Directors were
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
included in the group.
The Committee functioned with the following objectives:
w Several communications were sent to members requesting
w Bringing new members to IIF
to bring in new members to IIF.
w Encouraging Company & Student Membership
w Calls were made from IIF Delhi office to WA group members
w Concentrating on non-member Foundries and students
conveying the message of Committee Chairman and
from Engg. Colleges, specially near large clusters.
requesting support. There was good response to these calls.
w To target Foundry Material Suppliers of Pollution
w Few institutions in Northern Region were contacted for
Controlling Equipments etc. for membership.
convening a programme on “Foundry Sector”.
Activities of the Committee include the following: w Prospective members were invited to IIF programmes
w Total 842 new members were added during the year and by this way many new members were added.
(from 01.04.2019 to 31.03.2020) as per the details below: w Database of members of ACMA, ILZA, IIM collected and
utilized along with database of various Industry associations
Industry Member 99
and clusters available at FIC were used to encourage
Individual Member 154
membership.
Student Member 589
w Popularized IIF events like IFC, IFEX and other technical
Total 842
seminars through mass email to encourage participation
w A Whatsapp group was created to bring together all by non-members and thus creating interest in IIF activities
possible stakeholders who are important for bringing which may lead to membership.

Feedbacks received from members: Regional Director-WR welcomed all the members and
w Gap between members and Office Bearers of Regions & informed about initiatives of President Mr. Sanjay Shroff
Chapters should be reduced. regarding MSME awareness and Non Ferrous Task Force
w There is need to develop a good reminder system for renewal. Programmes to be taken up in all the Chapters of IIF.
Members have to be motivated to renew independently. Mr Anant bam spoke on the subject and cleared all the queries
w Survey needs to be conducted on how many people are raised by the members. Around 35 members participated.
getting Indian Foundry Journal and whether information 3rd Workshop of Non Ferrous Task Force was held at
on members is being updated in database. If not, reasons Vadodara
have to be identified.
Workshop on Metal Treatment & Melting Techniques for
w For payments online is must. (Details should be sent to
Non-Ferrous Foundry was held at Vuia Elecom Hall, Vadodara
all members).
on 7th December, 2019.
w To make more members from colleges and institutions
This Technical Session was conducted on special request from
special drives with proper material should be conducted.
Non-Ferrous Foundry members who responded wonderfully
Hyderabad is a potential area for this.
and were really happy with Mr. Bam’s presentation skills.
w There should be regular technical and other activities at
The session was sponsored by Inductotherm India Pvt. Ltd.
Regions & Chapters which will attract more members.
Speaker Mr. Anant Bam talked about Metal Treatment &
w The goal should be to make everybody connected with
Melting Techniques for Non-Ferrous Foundry. Topics covered
Foundry industry as IIF Member.
are Efficient Melting, Metal Treatment Procedure, Metal
Treatment Properties and Health & Safety of Operators.
NON FERROUS TASK FORCE Around 40 members participated.
Activities of Non Ferrous Task Force are as follows:
1st Workshop of Non-ferrous Task Force was organized POLICY ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
by IIF - WR along with Ahmedabad Chapter who held Inverted Duty Structure (IDS)
Technical Workshop at Hotel Nalanda, Ahmedabad on on Railway parts
20th July, 2019
The casting manufacturers supplying parts to Railways
Speaker Mr. Anant bam spoke on Leak Proof Castings in under 8607 were not able to utilize accumulated ITC due to
Copper-base Alloys. He deliberated on correct melting inverted duty structure, as inputs were being taxed between
practices in Aluminium & Copper based alloys. He explained 18-28% whereas the final product to Railways was being
very meticulously the kind of precautions that should be taxed @ 5%. This resulted in accumulation of unutilized ITC
undertaken while selecting the raw materials and how different due to inverted duty structure & resulted in approx. 7-8%
fluxes are to be added in the melting and pouring stages. He cost burden to such manufacturers.
also explained about the importance of right temperature and The case was taken up at the highest level with the CBIC and
how it affects the melting loss as well as quality of castings. concerned Ministries with several meetings being held. Written
Nearly 70 members participated in this Technical Symposium representations were submitted with details and justifications
which was well appreciated by all the members who requested to address the issue of IDS and it was represented that the
the Western Region to repeat the symposium once again. GST on final castings to Railways be changed to 12% which
2nd Non Ferrous Task Force meeting was held at Rajkot will address the issue of unutilized accumulated ITC. After
Engineering Association on 10th October, 2019 prolonged representation, IIF’s Proposal to revise the GST
IIF Western Region & Rajkot Chapter jointly organized half- on such part to 12% for supply to Railways was accepted &
day seminar on “Awareness Programme on Promotional notified and the issue of Foundries due to IDS was resolved.
Scheme & Copper Alloy Metal Treatment” on 10th October, Phenol Case
2019 at Rajkot Engineering Association, Rajkot.
a) Safeguard Duty
Mr. Anant Bam, the Non-ferrous Expert & Consultant was
The domestic producers of phenol had initiated case for
the speaker. In the inaugural session, Mrs. Shyamal Aroskar,
imposing Safeguard duty on phenol with DGTR. Since it is

also used in Foundries, any such move can adversely impact The major recommendations made by IIF was incorporated
the Foundry industry. The case was represented with DGTR in the new EIA draft policy issued by MoEF & CC in which the
and after detailed submissions of data & justifications by the upper caps for EIA clearance were substantially enhanced
Committee on behalf of IIF, the case was withdrawn by the from 30,000 TPA as existing earlier for foundries as below:
domestic producers of phenol and the issue was resolved
in favour of user industry including Foundries.
Revised Caps for EIA clearance for Foundries
Cupola based – More than 60,000 TPA up to 100,000 TPA
b) Restriction on Imports of phenol - proposed by
capacity for B2 Project
domestic manufacturers of phenol
Induction Based – More than 100,000 TPA up to 150,000
Subsequently the domestic producers of phenol also TPA for B2 Project
initiated case before Ministry of Chemicals for restricting Cupola Based – More than 100,000 TPA for B1 project
the imports of phenol on the plea that they are not able to Induction Based-More than 150,000 TPA for B1 project
fully utilize installed capacity and they have made substantial New EIA Policy draft made & notified by the Ministry on
investments for domestic manufacturing, hence their 23.03.20.
investments should be protected.
The case was strongly contested by IIF as well as other user Capital Goods Committee
industry associations and several meetings were held with IIF was represented in DPIIT–CII National Consultation Forum
Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Secretary, Ministry of for Make in India 2.0. The various recommendations on behalf
Chemicals and finally with the Minister, Ministry of Chemicals. of Foundry sector were discussed in the meeting on Capital
The IIF along with other user industries produced all facts Goods Committee Chaired by CMD, BHEL in the presence of
& figures and strongly advocated against imposing any JS, DHI and the same was presented by the Chairman before
restriction on imports as this will take us back to licence raj the Minister of Commerce during the report back session.
and go against the ease of doing business. Policy Advocacy Committee represented IIF in 4th CII-DHI Capital Goods
Committee represented that there is huge gap in supply & Summit. IIF was invited to participate in the panel discussion
demand of phenol by various user industry segments and on ‘Attracting Investments to meet domestic demand’.
any buyer would resort to imports only as a last resort when
the product is not available timely in required quantity & National Workshop on Energy
reasonable price as there is cost & risk involved in imports. Conservation Guidelines for MSMEs
Further, any restriction is not in larger interest of several user IIF was invited to participate in the panel discussion during
industries providing huge employment and for those who the event organized by BEE & TERI to release the energy
are producing finished value-added products for domestic conservation guidelines for MSMEs. Senior Director, FIC
consumption as well as exports. Subsequently after several represented IIF during the panel discussions and the
hearings and the justifications given, the case for imposition guidelines were circulated to members. As a follow up
of restricting imports proposed by phenol manufacturers action, BEE along with IIF will be initiating energy mapping
was rejected by authorities according to representations by in Foundries in a few select Foundry Clusters.
the Committee on behalf of IIF and other user industries.
Regulation regarding Control of Harmonics
EIA Policy by CEA for consumers connected to below
Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change (MoEF & CC) 33 KV supply
initiated review of the EIA policy 2006 since lot of amendments, CEA had issued notification 53/2019 for control of harmonics
Court notices etc. were issued during the intervening period by all users connected to below 33 KV to be implemented
and also to focus on ease of doing business. by April 2020. Earlier these were applicable to users above
IIF was invited by MoEF & CC to join the consultative process 33 KV. Most Foundries including MSMEs will be impacted by
for finalizing the EIA Policy document. IIF also invited senior the order and they will need to make substantial investment
officials from Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate which will take long time to implement. The matter was
Change to Delhi office for interaction with members. taken up with Chief Engineer & Member, CEA. Written

representation was also made to CEA to extend the date of was taken up with Economic Adviser, MoS and subsequently
implementation as it will need investments by MSMEs and written representation was made to Ministry of Steel to allow
suitable financial support mechanism from Government extension of time for implementation by one year to allow
will be required. Moreover the equipment supplier will have building up of domestic capacity in manufacturing to meet
to be mandated to manufacture the equipment which will the demand. The MoS has allowed extension till July 2020.
enable compliance. The matter is under consideration of CEA.
NGT Order on Polluting Industries
Proposal on TUF As a result of NGT order dated 10.07.19 operations of
IIF had submitted detailed scheme document on Technology all industries in red & orange category located in CPAs
Up-gradation Fund Scheme for Foundries. The matter is being & SPAs came to standstill. There was lot of confusion on
pursued further with DPIIT and several meetings at JS level has operation/up-gradation /expansion of such industries
been held at DPIIT where detailed presentation was also given. including Foundries operating in such areas as identified
by CPCB based on Pollution index of the areas.
Pre Budget Proposals 2020-21 Matter was represented to MoEF & CPCB that the units which are
IIF had compiled and submitted the detailed Pre-Budget complying to all regulations and operating with valid consent
Memorandum for the FY 2020-21 in January 2020 through should not be penalized as the CEPI score in the CPA/SPA depends
the nodal ministry DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. on various factors other than industry and study should be
Key areas of recommendations include the following:- conducted to identify the contribution to CEPI by various sources.
w Review of definition of MSMEs and enhancing of upper Meetings were held with Member Secretary CPCB and
cap for purpose of definition representations were sent jointly with CII & finally the
w CLCSS for MSMEs to be enhanced guidelines were issued for operation/expansion of industry
w Reduction of import duties on key raw materials in Red/Orange category located in CPAs /SPAs.
w Ensure timely payment to MSMEs by Govt. Depts /PSEs Subsequently, NGT clarified that there is no absolute ban
and enhance limit for collateral free credit on operation of Red/Orange category industry in CPAs/
SPAs and that complying units will be allowed to function
Definition of MSMEs
normally. NGT directed MoEF & CPCB to make guidelines for
IIF has been representing at various forums for last several
up-gradation /expansion which were subsequently issued.
years for enhancing the cap in investment for the purpose
of classification of MSMEs as the definition was last changed Post COVID 19 IIF recommendations to
in 2006 and these limits are no longer relevant. Govt. for industry
The Govt. has now redefined MSMEs without distinction DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the nodal Govt. Dept. for
in manufacturing & service sector and the limits are now Foundry sector has been interacting with IIF actively and seeking
changed as below : inputs and recommendations from time to time on various issues.
Micro : Investment less than Rs. 1 Cr. / Turnover less than A video conference was also held with Joint Secretary
Rs. 5 Cr. DPIIT, Shri Anil Agrawal who wanted to interact to know
Small : Investment less than Rs. 10 Cr./ Turnover less than about the issues pertaining to Foundry sector and IIF’s
Rs. 50 Cr. recommendations. The detailed recommendations were
Medium : Investment Less than Rs. 50 Cr. /Turnover less than submitted to DPIIT after the interaction for their perusal.
Rs. 250 Cr. (Announced on 01.06.20) Subsequently inputs were invited from members about
This will enable large no. of foundries to access various various issues including recommendations for policy
promotional schemes of Ministry of MSME. interventions by Govt. to restart economic activity. The detailed
recommendations received were compiled and submitted on
S.O. 2614 E dated 22.07.19 regarding ISI Certified
behalf of IIF on major issues covering the following areas to
Steel & Allied Products of Ministry of Steel
all concerned authorities for their consideration.
This was issued by Ministry of steel (MoS) for implementation
w Ensuring liquidity and availability of credit at soft terms
in April 2020 which included Ferro Si used in Foundries. Issue
with moratorium and without collateral

w Enhancing the Bank limit automatically faced by suppliers due to Purchase Policy of Railways
w Enhancing Working Capital limit as Term Loan payable with suitable recommendations for his intervention.
over extended period with moratorium and term loan w IIF represented in meeting with JS, Ministry of Commerce;
for plant & machinery to be extended by 5 years Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals and Minister of Chemicals
w Contribution for payment to PF & ESI for workers to be & Fertilizers and made case against proposal initiated by
made for extended period domestic manufacturers of phenol to restrict import of
w Free movements of consignments across state borders phenol which is not in overall interest of users including
and to & from ports Foundries and finally the Ministry decided not to restrict
w Enhancing the limits for definition of MSMEs import of phenol as proposed by IIF.
w Export incentives in MEIS scheme to be enhanced by w Meeting held with Secretary, Defence Production to
additional 5% discuss the scope of indigenization of several castings
w Urgent refund of Taxation & Statutory Dues being imported presently by various units under
w Filing of Statutory Returns to be relaxed Department of Defence Production.
w Issues related to reduced interest rates
w Due Payments from PSEs & Govt. Depts. to be released
Others
immediately w Submitted written representation to Minister of
w Amnesty to Exporters for default on EPCG/Adv Commerce, Industry & Railways regarding issues being
Authorizations and no auto debit faced by suppliers due to Purchase Policy of Railways
w Extension of Bank limits with suitable recommendations for his intervention.
w Imposition of additional import duty on parts for which w CLCSS Scheme – Several representations made at various
capacity is available in India levels. Scheme reinstated in September 2019 (Additional
w Issues related to shipments, delay in customs clearances benefits for certain categories).
and diversion of Export consignments held up at Mumbai w Submitted inputs for Mechanism for new/expansions of
to other ports for exports Red & Orange category in PIAs. Mechanism formulated
w Issues related to insolvency & bankruptcy codes by MoEF & CC.
w Supported CEOs meet held in Mumbai and Chennai.
Major Meetings held w Demo of construction of Paver blocks done through FMC
w Attended Sectoral consultation on the upcoming Foreign in two units i.e. BMC & Paranjape Autocast.
Trade Policy (FTP) 2020-25, held on 16th March, 2020
followed by Report Back Session with Hon’ble Minister POLLUTION CONTROL
of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Mr. Piyush Goyal. POLICY TASK FORCE
w Meeting held with Joint Secretary, DPIIT. JS was apprised
Interaction with Ministry of Environment,
about the current status of the Foundry industry,
opportunities and challenges and also briefed about IIF
Forests & Climate Change (MoEF& CC)
and its activities. Policy Advocacy Committee raised issues The Task Force organized an awareness & interactive
related to Sector Specific recommendations given by IIF programme on 31st July, 2019 at IIF Delhi Office. Dr.Sharath
for inclusion in the New Industrial Policy and Technology Kumar Pallerla, Director (Policy Wing), Ministry of Environment,
Development Fund for Foundry Sector. Forests & Climate Change (MoEF & CC) was invited to give
w Participated in stakeholders meeting with CII and also a briefing on the new EIA policy and to discuss issues of
with MS, CPCB regarding NGT Orders on Polluted Clusters. Foundry sector and its recommendations.
w Attended interactive session with Mr. Sunil Kumar The new proposed EIA policy was discussed in detail and
Sawhney, Principal Chief Commissioner, CGST, CBIC, very positive interaction followed with the members.
Delhi Zone to address on benefits and procedure of the
New EIA Policy
Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019.
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF
w Submitted written representation to Minister of
& CC) initiated review of the EIA policy 2006 since lot of
Commerce, Industry & Railways regarding issues being

amendments and Court notices etc, were issued during the IIF promoted use of slag and organized demonstration in a
intervening period as well as also focus on the ease of doing few interested Foundries.
business. IIF was invited by MoEF & CC to join the consultative
process for finalising the EIA Policy document. Task Force
National Workshop on Energy
also invited senior officials from Ministry of Environment, Conservation Guidelines for MSMEs
Forests & Climate Change to Delhi office for interaction IIF was invited to participate in the panel discussion during
with our members. the event organized by BEE & TERI to release the Energy
The major recommendations made by the Task Force on Conservation Guidelines for MSMEs. Senior Director-FIC
behalf of IIF and Foundry industry was incorporated in the represented IIF during the panel discussions & the preparation
new EIA draft policy issued by MoEF & CC in which the upper of guidelines which were later circulated to members. As
caps for EIA clearance were substantially enhanced from a follow up action BEE will be working with IIF to initiate
30,000 TPA as existing earlier for Foundries as stated below: energy mapping in Foundries in a few select Foundry Clusters.
w Revised Caps for EIA clearance for Foundries as per NGT Order on Polluting Industries (Red & Orange
new Draft Policy notified by MoEF & CC taking into Category) located in SPAs & CPAs.
consideration recommendations by IIF for Foundry Sector: As a result of NGT order dated 10.07.2019 operations of
w Cupola based – More than 60,000 TPA up to 100,000 all industries in red & orange category located in CPAs
capacity for B2 Project & SPAs came to a standstill. There was lot of confusion
w Induction Based –More than 100,000 TPA up to 150,000 on operation/up-gradation/expansion of such industries
TPA for B2 Project including Foundries operating in such areas as identified
w Cupola Based – More than 100,000 TPA for B1 project by CPCB based on Pollution index of the areas.
w Induction Based – More than 150,000 TPA for B1 project Matter was represented to MoEF & CPCB that the units
w New EIA Policy draft made & notified by the Ministry on which are complying to all regulations & operating with
23.03.2020 valid consent should not be penalized as the CEPI score in
the CPA/SPA depends on various factors other than industry
Use of Foundry Slag for Paver Blocks and study should be conducted to identify the contribution
Foundry slag is one such waste which can be recycled to to CEPI by various sources.
produce paver blocks etc. which will not only mitigate the Meeting was held with Member Secretary-CPCB and
problem of disposal /pollution but also add to the bottomline representations were sent jointly with CII. Finally the
of the unit. guidelines were issued for operation/expansion of industry
IIF partnered and coordinated with FMC to promote utilization in Red & Orange category located in CPAs/SPAs.
of waste Foundry slag for manufacture of paver blocks. FMC Subsequently, NGT clarified that there is no absolute ban
to provide necessary support as mentioned below: on operation of Red & Orange category industry in CPAs/
1. FMC will facilitate the process of commissioning of SPAs and that complying units will be allowed to function
Foundry slag based paving block production plant in normally. NGT directed MoEF & CPCB to make guidelines for
the premises of beneficiary units under the project. up-gradation/expansion which were subsequently issued.
2. FMC will provide the exposure visit/demonstration of
slag-based paver block in the enterprise. Others
3. FMC will facilitate the test report of the product from w Submitted inputs for mechanism of new/expansions of
NABL lab. Red & Orange category in PIAs based on formulation by
4. FMC will facilitate all technical support for test run. MoEF & CC.
5. FMC will provide training to workers for maintenance w Participated in stake holders meeting with CII and also
of the machinery. with MS, CPCB regarding NGT Orders on Polluted Clusters.
Detailed technology intervention for utilizing slag (Foundry w Participated actively in stakeholders consultations with
waste) in paver block production may be viewed through MoEF & CC for formulating new EIA draft Policy which
the following link, apart from brochure. has since been notified covering IIF’s recommendations
http://www.slagpavers.com/paver-blocks/ for Foundry sector as proposed by the Task Force.

Centres of
Excellence
Chairman: Dr N P Sinha
Director: Ravi Dhawan
Workshops/Training Programmes
The following 13 Nos Yogyata Vikas Training Programmes were conducted during the year from April 2019 to
March 2020 by CET.
Date Programme Faculty

11.04.2019 Sand Quality and Testing at Eltex Foundry at Periannaickenpalayam, Coimbatore Mr. C Rajasekar Thomas
Casting Defects in Grey and SG Iron Castings and their Remedies at Vasanthi
16.04.2019 Mr. C Rajasekar Thomas
Foundry, Arasur, Coimbatore
Pattern Making and Methoding of Castings at Aquasub Engineering,

Thudialur, Coimbatore
No-Bake Resin, CO2 Sand system and Castings at The Bright Foundries,
20.04.2019 Mr. P Kannan
Coimbatore Pvt. Ltd, Ganeshpuram
09.05.2019 Foundry Technology Appreciation Programme at Tata Metaliks Ltd, Kharagpur Dr. N P Sinha
07.06.2019 Metallurgy of Cast Iron at Crescent Foundry Pvt. Ltd, Kulgachia, Howrah. Prof. P S Banerjee
09.07.2019 Casting Defects in Grey and SG Iron at Crescent Foundry Pvt. Ltd, Kulgachia, Howrah Dr. N P Sinha
Grey Iron & SG Iron Castings Defects and Remedies at Sri Venkatachalapathy
10.08.2019 Mr. R. Gopal
Alloys Pvt. Ltd, Tamil Nadu
28.08.2019 Casting Defects at Saurabh Castings, Howrah Dr. N P Sinha
Melting Grey Iron, SG Iron & Steel in Cupola and in Induction Furnace at Vasanthi
Foundry, Arasur, Coimbatore
30.11.2019 Defects in Steel Castings and their Remedies at Ultimate Alloys, Sulur, Coimbatore Mr. C Rajasekar Thomas
06.01.2020 Steel Defects and its Remedy at Castamate Works Pvt. Ltd, Bewar, Rajasthan Dr. N P Sinha
30.01.2020 Shrinkage Defect in S G Iron at Crescent Foundry Pvt. Ltd, Salop, Howrah Dr. N P Sinha

Sponsorship Seminar Candidate Strength of Examination for the year 2019
organized by IIF-CET Module Module Module
Centre Total
A Seminar was organized by CET in association with IIF- I II IV
Eastern Region and Kolkata & Howrah Chapters as joint Kolkata 2 5 6 13
initiative alongwith Sinto Bharat Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. Delhi 1 1
at the Astor Hotel, Kolkata: Kolhapur 1 1
Date Topic Pune 1 3 4
06.12.2019 Low Cost Automation with Flaskless High Coimbatore 1 1
Pressure Moulding Total 3 7 10 20
Initiating GEF-UNIDO-BEE project scaling- Note: Summer Examinations were postponed due to
Covid -19 and countrywide Lockdown.
up activities in Eastern Region
A meeting was arranged along with Eastern Region on CET Publications
18.10.19 from 5.30 to 8.30 PM at IIF Center. Mr. Suresh
CET published two new books during the year:
Kennit, National Project Manager of GEF-UNIDO-BEE
1. Cupola Practices & Operation – New Revised Edition
Project on EE/RE in MSME’s made a thought-provoking
2020, by Mr. Gautam Banerjee & Mr. B. K. Rakshit.
presentation. The project is aimed at Promoting Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Selected MSME 2. Safety, Pollution & Environment in Foundries – New
Cluster in India. Target Participants were Foundry Owners, Book released by Dr. N.P. Sinha, Mr. B.C. Ghosh, DGM
Senior Executives, and Manager-Production & Process. Foundry, TML Jamshedpur and Mr. Ravi Dhawan,
Director CET.
A Yogyata Vikas Training module on Aluminium Die Casting
Technology has been prepared by Mr. M. Thirugnanam and With these new publications, CET now has 80 nos.
edited by Dr. N P Sinha. publications including Books/Guide Note/Study Material.
Further a new publication on Ductile Iron Production is
Education and Examinations under preparation.
Examination was conducted during the year in December
2019 in 5 locations (Kolkata, Delhi, Coimbatore, Kolhapur MOU CET & VTI
& Pune), 20 (Twenty) candidates have appeared. On 7th February, 2020, a Memorandum of Understanding
The centre-wise and module-wise breakup are shown in was signed between Vivekananda Technical Institute (VTI)
the following table: having its Institute at Foundry Park, Ranihati-Amta Road,
Howrah-711322 for conducting Education & Training in
Foundry Technology by CET, IIF.

Chairman NCTS along with the Director looks after the
activities of NCTS with the help of efficient office staff.
NCTS performs with help of Panel of Experts consisting of
24 renowned Foundry Technologists. They offer valuable
inputs for providing technical assistance required by the
Member Foundries.
a) NCTS generated revenue from the following activities
Chairman: Sham Arjunwadkar
during 2019-20:
Director: Satish Padmakar Sohoni i) Sale of products (DVDs and Books)
NCTS – an IIF Centre of Excellence is providing Technical ii) Simulation Services
support to practising Foundrymen since last 24 years. This iii) Others
is achieved by offering the following:
b) NCTS has been providing Solidification Simulation
1. Dissemination of Technical Information through Books Services to member Foundries. The customers have been
and DVDs satisfied with the service and many of them have confirmed
2. Solidification Simulation Analysis that practical results have matched the simulated predictions.
3. Consultancy services on Foundry issues
c) Technologists on the Panel of Experts from across the
4. Skills enhancement programmes for corporates country are the backbone of NCTS activities. A six-member
5. Up-gradation of micro and small Foundries Steering Committee drawn from the Panel of Experts provide
6. Technical Database of 1600 published articles on the help and guidance for routine activities and review the on-
subject of Foundry Technologies going projects.
d) Overall status of NCTS Activities for the year 2019-20

Activity Remarks
Project continued in cooperation with Policy Advocacy
Committee and Mrs. Sheela Bhide. (IAS, Retd).
Green Sand Reclamation Meet and follow up with A programme to spread awareness for Green Sand Reclamation
Indian manufacturers for designing/manufacturing was conducted by IIF committee on Environment Recycling
small unit for small/medium foundries & Zero Waste at Coimbatore on 4th December, 2019 in
association with Omega Sinto. Mr Satish Sohoni, Director NCTS
attended this programme and took part in the Q & A session.
One-day seminar on Industry 4.0 was organized by Metalworld
Promotion of Industry 4.0 on 19th November, 2019. Mr. Sham Arjunwadkar, Chairman
NCTS addressed the gathering during the inaugural session.
All the preparatory work for DVD on Steel Castings was completed
Progress of DVD on Steel Casting
during the year.
NCTS participated in the IFEX held concurrently with 68th IFC.
IFEX participation The stall was managed by Mr. Satish Sohoni with help of local
volunteers.

1. A new book – Manual for Foundry Maintenance by
Mr S S Bhasin and Mr. U Y Shinde was published by
NCTS during the year.
Publication of Technical Material 2. A new edition of the book High Manganese Steel Casting
Technology was published with addition of new information
on Foundry Practice by Dr N P Sinha.
All the editing work for both the books was done in-house.
NCTS is now registered as seller on Amazon and all its products

New avenues of product marketing
(books and DVDs) are available online.
f) Assistance was provided by NCTS to various Committees of IIF.
w Weekly Price trends for materials such as Pig Iron,

Scrap, Coke, Ferro Alloys, Petrol, Diesel, Aluminium,
Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Brass etc.
w Tractors Production - monthly & annual trends
w ICEMA –Only annual trends
Some of the leading companies that have subscribed to
the data include Kirlokar Ferrous, Tata Steel, CRI Pumps,
Chairman: Surendra Verma Steel Cast, BIZ Hero India, Pitti Castings, NELCAST Ltd.,
Senior Director: A K Anand Brakes India Ltd., Kores India Ltd. etc.
Assistant Director: Basant Kumar Support to 68th Indian Foundry Congress
FIC Website – Availability of statistical data & IFEX-2020
& access to information FIC supported promotion and various activities of the 68th
FIC website is being periodically updated for various Indian Foundry Congress (IFC) concurrent with IFEX 2020
information & statistics/data. held between February 28 - March 1, 2020 at Chennai
FIC has compiled statistical data from various sources Trade Centre, as follows:
apart from maintaining a large database. Online access w Coordinated & confirmed following buyers for B2B
is available by paying nominal Annual Subscription of Meet and followed up with many others
Rs 5000/-+ GST for Members and Rs. 7500/- + GST for a) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
Non-Members. Subscribers are given online access to b) Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi
data/statistics.
c) GIF, Ordnance Factory, Jabalpur
The various statistical data being periodically updated
d) John Deere
are as given below:
e) HAL
w Castings Production
w Prepared mails/letters & draft messages for soliciting
w Country-wise World Casting Production
VIP messages for souvenir. VIP messages were obtained
w HS Code wise Export & Import data – monthly, and sent to OC.
cumulative & last 5 years trends
w Emails and calls were made to promote participation
w Auto Production data - monthly, cumulative & last 5 in 68th IFC and support delegate registrations.
years trends

w Visitors at FIC stall were attended & their queries were in SG iron as well as Non-Ferrous Foundries (Aluminium,
suitably addressed. A no. of copies of the latest Indian Titanium & Copper).
Foundry Directory was sold from the FIC Stall during The visit of the Russian Delegation was facilitated by
the 68th IFC. Foundry Informatics Centre (FIC), Delhi.
The delegation came to India on 1st December, 2019
Support to Members through Ministry of
and from 2nd to 6th December, 2019 visited around
MSME IC Scheme
10 foundries which included Ammarun Foundries, CRI
a) Financial Support for GIFA Pumps, Anugraha Valves, Integra, Amex Alloys, Ultimate
A detailed proposal was submitted to Ministry of MSME Alloys, Rukmani Engg., ICC Forgings, YKS Alloys & U.P.
for considering financial support to IIF MSME members Steels.
for participation in GIFA 2019. Detailed circular was On 6th December, 2019 after visiting U.P. Steels at
sent to IIF members about the same along with revised Muzaffarnagar, the delegation was invited to IIF Delhi
Guidelines of Scheme, Eligibility Criteria & requirement office for interaction with interested industry members.
of documents for claiming reimbursement after the Ms. Elena Lukoanova, Head of International Business
conclusion of event, well in advance. Cooperation (NPAA) briefly explained the purpose of
Sanction was obtained as per scheme and finally the
their visit to India and thanked IIF for facilitating the
reimbursement was made to eligible members who
visit. She further said that this visit was exploratory in
submitted all documents as prescribed by the Ministry.
nature and shall pave way for future co-operation, joint
b) Calendar of International events ventures, business growth between Russia and India as
Also, for 2020-21, IIF had taken up with Ministry of Russian Valve Manufacturers look forward to India as a
MSME to approve following events relevant to Foundry potential market for their requirements.
sector for the calendar of international events. The
Interaction with MoEF & CC
following international events were approved & included
in calendar of events for international participation by FIC organized an interactive awareness programme
IIF under IC scheme of the Ministry of MSME. on 31st July 2019 at IIF Delhi Office. Dr. Sharath Kumar
Pallerla, Director, Ministry of Environment Forests &
Revised Date
Event Name Place Actual Date Climate Change (MoEF & CC) was invited to give a brief
as of now
on the new EIA policy and to discuss issues of Foundry
Metal Casting Congress 21-23 Apr 2020 Event Cancelled
sector & its recommendations.
Metal & Metallurgy, China 13-16 May 2020 10-20 Aug 2020
The newly proposed EIA policy was discussed in detail
Auto Mechanika, Argentina 4-7 Nov 2020 and very positive interaction followed with the members.
Eurguss 2020 Mexico 4-6 May 2021
Ankiros, Istanbul, Turkey 12-14 Nov 2020 MSME Awareness Programme
Organised an Awareness Programme conducted at IIF
Visit of Russian Delegation Delhi Office on 27th September, 2019. Approximately
A senior level delegation from Russia including 30 delegates participated in the Awareness Programme.
representatives from Scientific & Industrial Valve Mr. R. Panneerselvam, Principal Director and Mr. P. R. Joshi,
Manufacturers Association (NPAA); Far Expo (Oil & Gas Asst. Director, MSME TDC, PPDC-Agra, Ministry of MSME,
Exhibition Organization); AESK (valve and valve parts Govt. of India were the guest speakers for the event.
supplier); AZ Mayak (valve production); DS Kontrols
Corporation (valve production) visited India from 1st - Major topics covered
6th December, 2019. The purpose of their visit was to w Various promotional schemes available for the benefit
explore possibility of business partnerships with Indian of MSMEs
Foundries manufacturing steel & stainless-steel valves & w Services of MSME-TDC (PPDC) Agra for MSMEs EIA
pump components and some Ferrous Foundries dealing Notification, which is under draft stage

Export Promotion Workshop w Concentric Pumps, Pune
FIC facilitated a workshop organized by IIF Northern w Gujarat Metal Cast Industries, Vadodara
Region jointly with EEPC on 9th November, 2019 at IIF w LCB Sourcing, Mumbai
Delhi Office. The workshop was attended by approx. 40 w Itol Gate Consultancy, Bangalore
delegates from across the country from major companies
w EAC Euro Asia Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
like Kirloskar Ferrous, ACI Automation, Star Wire India,
Oliver Engg., Srinathji Ispat, Boparai Metals, Connect w Pyramid Abrasive Pvt. Ltd., Bhiwadi
International etc. underlining the importance of Export w Wuhan Jianheng Industrial Technology, China
for Foundry sector in present scenario and enthusiasm w The Steel Works, USA
in the sector to go GLOBAL. w Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd, Karnataka
w Guest Speakers: Dr. Ram Singh, Professor & Head of
w Biz Hero India Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
Training (IIFT) and Dr. Surendar Singh, Senior Deputy
Director, EEPC w TATA Strategic Management Group, Mumbai
w Major topics covered - Key export items & markets, w Schutz Carbon Electrodes Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat
global import demand, finding suitable Buyers & w Steelcast Limited, Gujarat
negotiating Commercial Terms, leveraging Export Import
w Shivalik Engineering Industries Ltd., Bhilai
Schemes, identifying Market Access Barriers etc.
w Ghaziabad Precision Products Pvt. Ltd., Uttarakhand
Communication with w L& T Valves
Members – Foundry Bulletin w Scaw Ltd.
IIF Bulletin is being circulated to large number of members
w Foundry Patterns
& non-members (approx. 7000) with useful information.
Foundry bulletin is well appreciated by many recipients. Feedbacks & Messages of Appreciation
Bulletin covers current events and news from various from Members & Non Members
Chapters & Regions of IIF, latest news relevant to domestic FIC received a number of appreciating messages
Foundry industry & international scenario, raw material from members throughout the year for its support to
price trends of major inputs, Govt. Notifications & members through various activities. Some of the names
schemes, promotion of membership as well as IIF’s are enumerated below.
annual events like IFC & IFEX.
w Mr. Arunkumar, Head – Supplier development, L&T Valves
Other information like media reports, prices of various
w Mr. Yogesh, Senior Engineer, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.
major material inputs and articles are also being sent
w Mr. V. Narasimhan, Brakes India Ltd.
to Indian Foundry Journal at HO from time to time for
publication in IFJ. w Mr. P. Senthilkumar, ACI Automation Pvt. Ltd.
w Mr. Sharath S Bhoopalam, Director, Technorings
Techno Commercial Queries
Several queries were received from overseas, members,
World Casting Census & WFO Report
Government agencies, Technical & Management The data for production of castings was compiled based
Consultants etc., which were promptly replied. Few of on feedbacks received from Foundries as per the format
them are listed below: circulated by FIC. The compiled data was submitted to
w Hindalco Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group) Modern Casting USA for publication in annual World
Casting Census. It was published in December 2019
w Technovision Auto Components Pvt. Ld.
edition of Modern Casting, USA.
w Kores India Ltd. (Foundry Divn.) Also Compiled Country report on Foundry sector for WFO
w Electro Magnetic Industries and detailed presentation for BRICS Foundry Forum and
w Kiswok Industries Pvt Ltd other International Forums.

Revenue from Website Registration /Advt. IIF Examinations
/Sale of Directory FIC Conducted Module I Examination at IIF Delhi Office
FIC generated revenue during the FY 2019-20 on account during December 2019 as instructed by IIF CET.
of web registration fees, web advertisement & sale of
Foundry Directory etc.
Support to various IIF Committees
w Policy Advocacy Committee
Audit of Accounts of Foundry Informatics Centre w Brand Building Committee
As per decision of HO, FIC facilitated by sending all w Delhi Office Building Committee
accounts related documents, which includes, photo w Export Development Taskforce
copy of Vouchers, Bank Statement, Receipt & Payment w Pollution Control Taskforce
Statement, Tally Backup etc. to HO on Monthly basis for w New Membership Development Committee
Annual Audit of FIC.

Centres of Excellence

IIF at Work
Regional Flagship Events
EASCON 2019: Eastern Regional Conference
IIF-Eastern Region and Jamshedpur Chapter jointly w Additive manufacturing: Role in product development
organised EASCON, the Eastern Regional Conference – V C Srivastava
on January 11, 2020 at Hotel Ramadas, Jamshedpur. The w Failure analysis of Nihard - IV type grinding ring -
Eastern Region’s flagship event focused on the theme Anumeha Mishra
Challenges and opportunities in Foundry Industry. Mr.
Amiya Kumar Singha, Chairman, IIF-Jamshedpur Chapter w Introduction to efficient technology in melting process
delivered welcome address in the inaugural session. – Anand Nath
Hon. Secretary of the Chapter Mr. Devinder S Padan, w Leveraging Industry 4.0 in enhancement of Foundry
made a presentation highlighting Jamshedpur Chapter’s productivity and process control – Biswajit Sarkar
activities organised during 2019-20. w Analytical technique and application of optical
Mr. M K Ghosh, Chairman, IIF-ER in his address described emission spectrometer - Akshaye Jha
EASCON as a right platform for exchanging knowledge w Improvement in mechanical and metallurgical
& information about technology and management. properties of aluminium metal matrix nano-composites
IIF President, Mr. Sanjay Shroff while addressing the - Narayan Shula, Nandita Gupta, Rohit Agarwal
inaugural session said that theme of the conference w Zero discharge of hazardous waste from Foundry -
had been rightly chosen in tune with the situation Brijesh Kr Singh
prevailing in the industry. He further commented that
w High performance cold box system to optimise quality,
Foundry industry must be ready to face challenges of
economy and pollution - Chandan Panda
all sorts in future for its survival. The industry’s target to
be set as zero waste. w Application of DMAIC methodology for eliminating
casting defect - Ashish Sinha
Chief Guest Mr. Vishal Badshah, Plant Head-Tata
Motors Ltd in his address stated that Foundry industry w Introduction to Foundry Cluster Development Association,
urgently needs to keep pace with the latest concepts VTI and Benefits to Industry - Rajib Choudhury
like Digitalization, Industry 4.0 etc. to make factories Delegates numbering 130 participated in the conference.
smart. The Chief Guest released EASCON 2020 Souvenir. As part of EASCON a works visit was organised to Tata
Mr. H S Mishra, General Manager–Foundry, Tata Motors Motors Ltd (TML), Jamshedpur wherein thirty delegates
Ltd gave vote of thanks. participated.
The following ten presentations were made at the The whole programme was anchored by Dr. Devinder
conference: Singh Padan.

WESCON 2019: Western Regional Conference
IIF-Western Region organised their flagship event w Manufacturing pattern equipment – B K Mane, consultant
WESCON 2019, the Western Regional Conference
w Powder metallurgy at different angle – Jaydev Patel
on December 14 & 15, 2019 at The Retreat Hotel &
Director, Plasma Induction
Convention Centre, Mumbai. IIF-Greater Mumbai Chapter
was the host Chapter. Theme of the conference was w The latest development in Optical Emission
Advancement of MSME Foundries. Spectrometry and its application – Mukund Pant,
Director, Metal Power Analytical (I) Pvt Ltd
Addressing the inaugural session, Chief Guest Mr
Abhishek Krishna, Joint CEO, MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial w New avenues to get finance – B M Jain – Promoter
Development Corporation) mentioned about various Director, Metal Link Alloys limited
schemes offered by the Maharashtra Government for w Insights for leak-proof casting coatings – Rajendra
MSME sector. He advised foundries to avail benefits of Newadkar, Teknoseal Engineering Solution
such schemes.
w Colour Changing Coatings – Sushil Sharma Technical
Mr. Subodh Panchal, Past President IIF in his address Director, Shamlax Metachem (P) Ltd.
threw light on export of castings while Mr. Amish Panchal,
w Everlasting aluminium roofing sheets - Rajiv Parulekar,
Past President IIF gave various information on the 68th
Senior General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Hindalco
IFC, Chennai.
Industries Ltd.
Mr. Sandeep Shah, Hon. Secretary IIF-Greater Mumbai
w Finding opportunities in uncertain times – Samish
Chapter offered vote of thanks.
Dalal, Professor at S P Jain College
Following presentations were made at WESCON 2019.
w Lost foam casting technology – Krupal Patel, Director,
w Export potential for MSME Foundry – Sudhakar Kasture, J K Engitech Pvt Ltd.
Director, Exim Institute and Helpline Impex Pvt Ltd.
w Best practices for profitable Foundries – Sandeep
w Innovative coatings – Sondip Bor, Solution Manager Kulkarni, Foundry Manager, Mahalaxmi Metals
(Ferrous Coatings), Foseco India

EASCON • WESCON
IIF Region & Chapter Activities
EASTERN REGION
Date Event Days
Eastern Chapters
August 29, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Productivity Improvement in Foundry Process" One
September 27, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Selection of Raw Materials and its Importance" One
November 21, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Grey Cast Iron and Effect of Various Elements on Properties" One
December 24, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Ductile Iron and Its Manufacturing Method" One
Technical Meeting on "Methodology of Cupola Charge Mix Calculation and
January 28, 2020 One
Impacting Factors"
August 14, 2020 Annual Regional Meeting – Google Meet One
ER/ CET
Awareness Programme on "Promoting EE & RE in MSME in India" –
October 18, 2019 One
GEF-UNIDO-BEE Project
December 6, 2019 Workshop on “Low Cost Automation on Flaskless High Pressure Moulding” One
ER/Kolkata & Howrah Chapters
July 30, 2019 Seminar on "Foundry Layout for Optimisation" One
August 28, 2019 70th National Foundry Day One
August 29, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Productivity Improvement in Foundry Processes" One
December 15, 2019 Symposium on "How to increase ER Membership" One
ER/Howrah Chapter
April 4, 2019 Amal Banerjee Memorial Lecture One
ER/ Kolkata Chapter
May 10, 2019 Eastern Region Day and Kolkata Chapter Day Celebration One
August 6, 2020 Council Meeting followed by Annual Chapter Meeting – Google Meet One
Howrah Chapter
November 29, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Production of Clean Steel" One
Jamshedpur Chapter
August 30, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Insta Technology for Refractory Coatings" One
August 4, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting – ZOOM One
Kolkata Chapter
April 8, 2019 Inplant Workshop on "Process Leading to Savings Through Cost Reduction" One
May 2, 2019 Foundry Visit: Titagarh Wagons Ltd One
May 3, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Development of Green Site for Foundry Sector" One
June 3, 2019 Foundry Visit: Electrosteel Castings Ltd One
June 18, 2019 Technical Meeting on "ADI – An Incredible Engineering Material" One
July 3, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Non-verbal Communication" One

July 29, 2019 In Plant Workshop on “Cost Reduction Core” One
August 2, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Ingot Cracking – Causes and Remedies" One
Technical Meeting on "Concept to make No-Bake Moulding Process
September 3, 2019 One
Economically Competitive"
September 13, 2019 Foundry Visit: Kiswok Industries Pvt. Ltd. One
September 21, 2019 Seminar on "Review of Best Foundry Practices" One
October 1, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Foundry Chemicals and Their Quality Testing" One
October 23, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Recent Technology in Foundry Industry" One
November 8, 2019 Technical Meeting on “Furnaces in Metal Industries” One
Campus Programme at SVIST, Baruipur, Kolkata for Career Building in
November 15, 2019 One
Metalcasting Industry
December 4, 2019 Foundry Visit: Braithwait & Co Ltd One
December 4, 2019 Technical Meeting on "The Technology of Chills – Grey Cast Iron" One
January 7, 2020 Foundry Visit: Britannia Engineering Ltd. One
January 22, 2020 Technical Meeting on "Advanced Techniques for Foundry Industry" One
WESTERN REGION
Date Event Days
Western Region
June 15, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Process Centric Inspection" One
May 31, 2019 Orientation Programme for New Office Bearers One
Technical Workshop” Leak Proof Castings in Copper Base Alloys”
July 20, 2019 One
with Ahmedabad Chapter
August 16, 2019 National Foundry Day Celebration with GMC Chapter One
“Awareness Program on Promotional Scheme & Copper Alloy Metal
treatment along With Rajkot Chapter
Technical Session “Metal Treatment & melting Techniques for Non –
December 7, 2019 One
Ferrous Foundry” with Vadodara Chapter.
Two days IIF - Western Regional Conference Wescon – 2020
December 14 & 15, 2019 One
Theme – “Advancement of MSME Foundries” with GMC Chapter
August 21, 2020 Technical Meeting on “Advanced Techniques for Foundry Industry” One
WR/ Ahmedabad Chapter
Technical Workshop : "Leak-proof Castings in Copper-base Alloys, Efficient
July 20, 2019 One
Melting Technology in Copper-base Alloys and Process-Centric Inspection"
August 8, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting - Virtual One
WR/Greater Mumbai Chapter
June 15, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Process Centric Inspection / Quality Concept" One
August 2, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Global Opportunities" One
February 12, 2020 Cast Your Future with Castings - "Career Opportunities" One

WR/Kolhapur Chapter
Technical Meeting on "Reclamation of Green Sand and Innovative
May 4, 2019 One
Coldbox & Refractory Coating"
February 13, 2020 Technical Meeting on "Cost of Quality - A Means to Enhance Profitability" One
WR/Pune Chapter
Seminar on "Participation in The Institute of Indian Foundrymen" at
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
WR/Vadodara Chapter
April 9, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Profitability in Foundries through Technology" One
Ahmedabad Chapter
April 26, 2019 Efficient ways to improve the energy efficiency of induction melting furnace One
July 20, 2019 Leak Proof Casting Technology In Cu. Base Alloys & Process Centric Inspection One
August 17, 2019 National Foundry Day Celebration One
November 23, 2019 Business Crisis & Survival of Industries One
February 5, 2020 Promoting Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy In Selected Msme One
March 4, 2020 Seminar on MSME One
Indore Chapter
April 26, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Advanced Casting Simulation & Methoding System" One
Inplant Workshop on "Foundry Technology for Mechanical
July 25, 2019 One
Engineering Students"
Awareness Programme on Promotional Schemes & Initiatives of
Ministry of MSME
Foundry Visits in Nagpur: Jayaswal Neco, MPM, Elkem South Asia, Orange
November 22-23, 2019 Two
City Alloys, Truform Technocast, Deepshikha Castings, Goyal Industries
January 31, 2020 Seminar on “Promoting Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy” One
August 7, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting One
Kolhapur Chapter
April 3, 2019 Felicitation of MSME Foundries One
April 14, 2019 Workshop on "Energy and Resource Efficiency Practices in Induction Melting" One
April 27, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Environment Compliances for Foundry Industry" One
June 14, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Spectrometer for Foundries" One
Workshop on "Importance of Management, Leadership and HR
June 19, 2019 One
Activities in Foundry"
July 18, 2019 Tree Plantation Programme One
August 6 & 7, 2019 Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Work Two
August 25, 2019 Workshop on "Supervisor's Role in Customer Satisfaction & Better Profitability" One
September 25, 2019 Foundry Visit: Kasturi Foundry, Kagal One
September 26, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Analysis of Casting Defects due to Organic Binders" One
October 23, 2019 Seminar on "Supervisor's Role in Customer Satisfaction & Profitability" One
November 27, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Casting Methoding Basics" One

December 1, 2019 Chapter Day Celebration One
January 16, 2020 Foundry Visit: Bharat Forge, Mundhwa, Pune One
University Campus at Shivaji University - Microscopic Techniques for
January 22, 2020 Metallurgical Applications and Significance of Thermal Analysis for One
Foundry Industries
February 18, 2020 Technical Meeting on "Optical Emission Spectrometer for Metal Analysis" One
Nagpur Chapter
Technical Meeting on "Process Centric Inspection: A Tool to Improve
April 20, 2019 One
Profitability"
June 25, 2019 Technical Meeting on "An Insight into 3D Printing for Pattern Making" One
July 27, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Metal Defects in Steel, CI and SG Iron Castings" One
September 19 & 20, Foundry Visit: Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd - Engineering Castings
Two
2019 Division; Trueform Techno Products Ltd and Deepshikha Castings Pvt Ltd
September 20, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Best Practices in Foundries" One
January 29, 2020 Technical Meeting on "Emotional Bank Balance" One
August 11, 2020 Annual Chapter meeting – Google Meet One
Pune Chapter
April 10, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Ocean of Ragas" One
Technical Meeting on "Leveraging Core Competencies for
April 24, 2019 One
Organisational Growth"
June 12, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Modern Day Magic and its Applications" One
July 10, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Mind Power Unlimited" One
August 7, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Power Your House with Rooftop Pv Solar System" One
Talk on "Emerging Challenges to India's National Security and
August 24, 2019 One
National Defence in 21st Century"
September 18, 2019 Seminar on "Cast Your Future with Castings - Your Partcipation in IIF" One
September 23, 2019 Technical Meeting on "High Pressure Aluminium Diecasting" One
December 12, 2019 Chapter Day Celebration One
January 17, 2020 Technical Meeting on "Evolution of Foundry Process" One
Rajkot Chapter
July 23, 2019 Workshop on "Casting Export Import" One
September 28, 2019 Workshop on "Future of Non-Ferrous Casting" One
September 22, 2019 Future of nonferrous Castings by Mr. Dinesh Shukla One
October 19, 2019 WR Program by Mr. Anant Bam One
January 21, 2020 Smart Way to Reduce Casting Rejection by Mr. Newadkar One
February 20, 2020 Energy Efficiency Case Studies in Foundry by PWC Mr. Nair One
February 20, 2020 Family Business Growth by Mr. Hitesh Shukla (Rajkot) One
March 7, 2020 Focus on Profit by Parag Kakaiya (Rajkot) One

Vadodara Chapter
June 18, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Strategy for Sustainable Growth from Good to Great" One
June 26, 2019 Special Programme for Women – "Swamini to Yashaswini" One
July 26, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Spectrometer for Foundries" One
Technical Meeting on "Metal Treatment and Melting Techniques for
December 7, 2019 One
Non-Ferrous Foundry"
August 5, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting – Virtual One
NORTHERN REGION
Date Event Days
Northern Region
July 31, 2019 Awareness Programme on “Environment Policies & Compliances – Foundry Sector One
August 11, 2019 National Foundry Day Celebration One
December 6, 2019 Interaction with Russian Delegation at Delhi Office One
NR/Foundry Informatics Centre
September 27, 2019 Awareness Programme on Promotional Schemes & Initiatives of Ministry of MSME One
November 9, 2019 Workshop on "Export Promotion – Tapping Global Market" One
August 10, 2020 Annual Region Meeting – WebEx Platform One
NR/Batala Chapter
January 24, 2020 Industry Interaction One
Agra Chapter
June 11, 2019 Technical talks on “Efficient ways of operating Induction Furnace One
September 20, 2019 Faridabad Foundrymen Visit Agra Foundries One
Faridabad Chapter
September 20, 2019 Faridabad Foundrymen Visit Agra Foundries One
Chandigarh Chapter
August 13, 2019 Seminar on "Low Cost Automation with High Pressure Flaskless Moulding" One
August 24-25, 2019 Empretec Primer Workshop Two
November 23, 2019 Seminar on "Costovation in Foundry Industry" One
February 5, 2020 Chapter Day Celebration One
Delhi Chapter
Jaipur Chapter
June 6, 2019 Technical talks on “Efficient ways of operating Induction Furnace One

Southern REGION
Date Event Days
SR / Andhra Chapter
Technical Meeting on "Quality Management System Concepts -
August 31, 2019 One
Quality Circles & 5'S'"
September 14, 2019 IIF Andhra Chapter Inaugurated One
August 8, 2020 Annual Regional Meeting One
Andhra Chapter
September 27, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Spectrometer for Foundries" One
July 28, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting One
Bangalore Chapter
June 12, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Advantages in 3D Scanning in Casting Industry" One
July 13, 2019 Chapter Day Celebration One
July 13, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Management by Objectives in Die Casting Industries" One
August 30, 2019 Seminar on "Advanced Ceramics and Refractories for Foundry Industry" One
September 19, 2019 Inauguration of Student Chapter at K S Institute of Technology One
September 19, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Castings – Artefact to Aerofoil" One
Technical Meeting on "Innovation, Motivation and Entrepreneurship in
Foundry Industry"
Inauguration of Student Chapter at Dayananda Sagar Academy of
Technology & Management
Technical Meeting on "Engineering Aspects of Production of Sound
Castings for Engineering Applications"
November 15, 2019 Inauguration of Student Chapter at R R Institute of Technology, Bangalore One
November 15, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Castings – Importance in Engineering Applications" One
August 4, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting – Google Meet One
Belgaum Chapter
April 30, 2019 Meeting with Exporters One
May 6, 2019 Outreach Programme for Importers and Exporters at Belgaum One
May 8, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Foundries and their Suppliers - A Vexed Relationship" One
Technical Meeting on "Advanced Refractory Applications and
May 22, 2019 One
Solution" and "Best Melting Practices in Foundries"
June 3, 2019 Technical Meeting on "e-Initiative of EPFO" One
June 19, 2019 Technical Meeting on "How Much ERP Can Help in Cost Cutting" One
June 20, 2019 Meeting with MLA – South Belgaum One
Interaction Meet with Minister of Railways on "Issues Related to
June 22, 2019 One
Railways" and "Make in India"
June 25, 2019 Foundry Visit: Hydromatik One

Technical Meeting on " Ductile Iron Process Control" and
July 8, 2019 One
"Microstructure of Cast Iron and Ductile Iron"
July 17, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Material Removal Tools Used in Foundries" One
August 15, 2019 Blood Donation Camp One
Technical Meeting on "Managing Working Capital and Trade Finance
August 21, 2019 One
in Macroeconomic Scenario"
September 18, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Powering Indian Enterprise with Rooftop Solar" One
Seminar on "Effective Utilisation of Air Compressor in Foundries for
Energy Conservation"
October 14, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Gating & Methoding" One
Technical Meeting on "V Belt Engg for Power Savings and Productivity
November 13, 2019 One
Improvement"
November 23, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Casting & Simulation" One
November 26, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Current Market Scenario and Future Outlook" One
December 18, 2019 Technical Meeting on "GEF-UNIDO-BEE" Project One
December 18, 2019 Technical Meeting on Core Making Process" One
December 18, 2019 Foundry Visit: Aqua Alloys One
Workshop on "Capacity Building and Awareness on Energy
January 10, 2020 One
Efficiency & Renewable Energy"
January 17, 2020 Workshop on "Foundry Slag in Paver Block/Brick Manufacturing" One
Technical Meeting on "Solutions for Improving Productivity and
February 19, 2020 One
Optimising the Process for Machine Shops"
February 20, 2020 Workshop on "Carbon Footprint" One
July 8, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting One
Chennai Chapter
April 27, 2019 9th Aluminium Conclave One
June 25-29, 2019 GIFA Visit Five
July 17, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Recent Trends in Foundry Practice" One
July 19, 2019 Foundry Visit: Hinduja Foundries One
July 19, 2019 Works Visit – Hinduja Foundries – Sriperumbudur Unit One
August 10, 2019 Yogyata Vikas Program conducted at Sri Venkatachalapathy Alloys Pvt Ltd One
August 14, 2019 Foundry Visit: Societa Accomandita Motori Endotermici One
August 14, 2019 Works Visit – SAME Deutz FAHR One
August 16, 2019 EKP Kaizen Quiz Competition One
August 16, 2019 4th EKP Kaizen Competition One
Seminar on "Reboot, Rework, Recast – Mission Zero Waste", Session
August 17, 2019 One
on 'MSME Interaction'
August 31, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Awareness about BS VI" One
Septm 18-20, 2019 Metal + Metallurgy Expo Visit Three

November 16, 2019 Chapter Level – Cast Quiz One
November 22, 2019 Works Visit – SNAM Alloys, Pakala One
November 23, 2019 Regional Level – Cast Quiz One
November 23, 2019 Seminar – 2nd IRON Symposium One
October 12, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Solution Strengthened Ferrite Grade Ductile Iron" One
December 7, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Green Sand Reclamation" One
February 27, 2020 MSME Conclave One
July 25, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting – Jio Meet One
Coimbatore Chapter
Technical Meeting on "Optimization of Casting Process through
May 11, 2019 One
Coating and Filtration"
Technical Meeting on "Waster Heat Recovery, Space Conditioning
May 22, 2019 One
and Pumps, Pumping Systems"
June 14, 2019 Interaction Meet with Shimoga Chapter One
June 14, 2019 Joint Action Council Meeting One
June 15, 2019 Foundry Visit: Ammarun Foundries One
June 21, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Defect Analysis and Quality Control" One
July 10, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Process and Defect Analysis in Green Sand Moulding" One
July 13, 2019 Foundry Visit: Aquasub Engineering One
July 13, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Manufacturing Techniques in Metalcasting Processes" One
July 24, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Challenges in Repair of Steel Castings" One
July 26, 2019 Student Chapter Programme on "Opportunity in Foundry" One
July 28, 2019 Meeting with TNPCB Member Secretary One
August 17, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Opportunities in Foundry" One
August 20, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Foundry Technology & its Applications" One
August 20, 2019 Seminar on "BS VI Emission Concept & Challenges" One
August 31, 2019 Foundry Visit: Maxwell Auto Components Pvt Ltd One
August 31, 2019 Sapling Plantation Programme One
September 3, 2019 Foundry Visit: Anugraha Valve Castings Ltd One
September 4, 2019 Awareness Programme on Opportunities & Challenges in Foundries One
September 13, 2019 Students Conclave at Sri Ramkrishna Engineering College One
September 16, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Engineering for Change" One
September 17, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Recent Trends in Foundry Industry" One
September 19, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Induction Heating and Melting" One
September 20, 2019 Seminar on "Bharat Stage 6 Emission Concept & Challenges" One
September 26, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Melting with Efficient Technology" One
Technical Meeting on "Physical Simulation on Thermal-Mechanical
Sept 26-27, 2019 Two
Processing of Materials"

September 30, 2019 Foundry Visit: Sanmar Matrix Ltd One
Technical Meeting on "Role of IoT, Machine Learning & Big Data
October 3, 2019 One
Analytics in Foundry Industry"
October 11, 2019 Workshop on "Interaction with MSME Officials" One
Technical Meeting on "New Technologies and Improvements in
Foundry Industry"
November 5, 2019 Technical Service to Foundries: Harihar Alloys, Jothi Malleables One
November 5, 2019 Foundry Visit: Harihar Alloys One
November 5, 2019 Foundry Visit M/s Jothi Malleables` One
November 11, 2019 Meeting with Government Official One
December 4, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Green Sand Reclamation to Cold Box Process" One
December 7, 2019 Foundry Quiz Contest One
December 7, 2019 Student's Quiz One
December 11, 2019 Implementation of Lene Techniques and Schemes in MSME One
December 12, 2019 Meeting of IIF Representatives with Govt Officials One
December 20, 2019 Best Practice in Foundries One
January 29, 2020 Schemes for MSME Industries One
January 29,2020 Sustainable Clean Foundry One
February 12, 2020 Digital Manufacturing Awarness Program One
March 4, 2020 Refractories in todays Foundries One
March 5, 2020 Global Development in Alphaset, Cold Box and Furan Processes One
March 6, 2020 Casting Simulation One
August 1, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting – CISCO WEBEX One
Yogyatha Vikas
November 23, 2019 Melting Practice of Grey Iron by Induction Furnace One
November 30, 2019 Defects in Steel Casting and their Remedies One
Students Chapter Programs
June 14, 2019 Seminar Die Casting – Die Design One
October 11,2019 Introduction about Foundry industries One
December 11, 2019 Introduction about Foundry industries One
Janurary 24, 2020 Technological Developments in Industries One
January 30,2020 Application of CAD for Foundry Industry One
Other Programs
May 11, 2019 Chapter Day Celeberation and Annual Chapter Meeting One
August 15, 2019 National Foundry Day One
December 2 to 6, 2019 Russian Delegation’s Visit to Indian Foundries Five Days
October 12,2019 Minister Meeting GST Reconcile One
October 24, 2019 Minister Meeting Pollution Control Issues One

GIFA 2019 One
December 28, 2019 Southern Regional Kaizen Competition One
Janurary 26,2020 4th Badminton Event One
Kerala Chapter
May 22, 2019 Annual Chapter Meeting One
August 17, 2019 Seminar on "Indian Foundry Industry - Paradigm Shift" One
August 17, 2019 Tech Talk One
August 5, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting – Online One
Shimoga Chapter
April 5, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Digital Metrology" One
April 27, 2019 Improving Effectiveness & Efficiency of Green Sand System One
May 9, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Gasifiers for Foundry Applications" One
June 14, 2019 Interaction Meet with Coimbatore Chapter One
June 15, 2019 Foundry Visit: Ammarun Foundries One
June 26, 2019 Seminar on "Self Motivation by Human Potentials" One
August 17, 2019 National Foundry day One
Technical Meeting on "Selection Criteria, Maintenance of EOT Crane
in Foundry & Other Industries"
October 10, 2019 Technical Meeting on "Journey from College to Industry" One
Technical Meeting on "Effective Percentage Addition of Resin to make
October 22, 2019 No-bake Moulding Economical & Selection of Right Mould Coatings in One
Quality Casting Manufacturing"
December 14, 2019 IIF Southeren region formation day One
March 13, 2020 Energy & resource mapping program for foundries One
Hyderabad Chapter
May 9, 2019 Annual Chapter Meeting One
Spectrometers for Foundries An investment to drive Quality, Profits,
June 18, 2019 One
Profitability and more
September , 2019 A Work Shop on Furnace Operations One
October 9, 2019 Chapter Day One
October 9, 2019 Technical Talk One
August 5, 2020 Annual Chapter Meeting - Online One
15th September, 2020 S Kuppusamy

Hon Secretary, IIF

IIF AT WORK

Annual General Meeting

Membership Strength
As on March 31, 2020 (Members who have paid their Annual Subscription for 2019-20 and beyond)
As on 31st IND IND IND IND As on 31st
Region/Chapter LM M SM FEL
March 2019 M-1 M-2 M-3 M-4 March 2020
HO
HO – – – – 1 2 – – 3
Eastern Region
Kolkata 155 24 10 7 5 16 57 17 11 147
Howrah 70 1 9 9 1 6 38 7 1 72
Jamshedpur 66 9 1 2 – – 51 8 – 71
Ranchi 11 5 – – – – 2 3 – 10
Total 302 39 20 18 6 22 148 35 12 300
Northern Region
Agra 26 2 4 2 1 1 8 – – 18
Ajmer 5 – – 3 – – 1 – – 4
Batala 10 – 2 1 – – 13 – – 16
Chandigarh 71 3 8 3 4 4 46 1 1 70
Delhi 133 8 16 7 4 20 49 2 3 109
Faridabad 43 – 1 – – 1 4 – – 6
Jaipur 42 1 3 8 1 5 19 1 – 38
Total 330 14 34 24 10 31 140 4 4 261
Southern Region
Andhra 37 1 8 5 3 5 26 17 – 65
Bangalore 188 18 9 9 5 8 39 220 4 312
Belgaum 155 – 2 4 1 6 123 23 1 160
Chennai 261 15 22 14 6 27 87 131 6 308
Coimbatore 471 110 20 37 19 44 97 163 2 492
Hyderabad 57 5 2 8 4 1 31 – – 51
Kerala 28 – 1 – – 1 27 – 1 30
Shimoga 98 9 14 3 3 8 42 30 1 110
Total 1295 158 78 80 41 100 472 584 15 1528
Western Region
Ahmedabad 129 29 9 8 4 10 42 – 4 106
Bhopal 11 8 – – – 1 3 – – 12
Gr Mumbai 151 18 18 15 4 23 58 2 3 141
Indore 57 2 3 – 1 4 47 – – 57
Kolhapur 171 5 8 3 5 5 144 – 1 171
Nagpur 50 20 3 3 2 4 23 – – 55
Pune 155 19 7 13 3 14 45 2 2 105
Rajkot 101 40 12 6 1 6 21 1 – 87
Vadodara 113 83 5 4 2 3 13 – – 110
Total 938 224 65 52 22 70 396 5 10 844
Grand Total 2870 435 197 174 79 224 1158 628 41 2936
As on 31st March 2019
LM IND M-1 IND M-2 IND M-3 IND M-4 IND M-5 SM FEL Total
441 210 184 85 219 1243 442 41 2870
M= Member FEL = Fellow Member AFL = Affiliate Member IND.M-1= Industry Member (Turnover below: 1 crore) IND.M-2: Industry Member (Turnover: 1-5 crores)
IND.M-3= Industry Member (Turnover: 5-10 crores) IND.M-4: Industry Member (Turnover: above 10 crores) SM=Student Member LM = Life Member

IIF Office Premises
at various locations
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
1 HO/CET/ER/Kolkata 2 FIC/NR/Delhi 3 SR/Chennai 4 WR/Mumbai 5 NCTS/Pune 6 Ahmedabad

7 Kolhapur 8 Coimbatore 9 Howrah
Thank You
To the entire Fraternity of Foundrymen
We, the Foundrymen had a dream

w A dream of a stronger Indian economy
w A dream of a resurgent Foundry industry
w A dream of rejuvenated IIF enabling and catering to both
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely dented these dreams but has also opened up new
vistas to achieve them, whether uncharted or not emphasized hereinbefore.
We need undertake a PARDIGM SHIFT – to think and work differently.
With changing times and technology, we have to reinvent ourselves, go back to drawing
board – REBOOT; identify new ways and means to achieve the old targets – REWORK
and simply implement the same -RECAST to achieve zero waste.
Already I see, new hopes, new beginnings, new stars on the horizon coming forth, to shine
brilliantly in times to come.
We have been doing it together and we shall not stop until we reach our goal.
SURVIVE we will
STABILIZE we must
SUCCEED as never before
Let us all take a pledge to take the Foundry fraternity to newer heights.
Thank You for Your Courage
Thank You for Your Cooperation
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you for willing to walk the Extra Mile with me.
Farewell my friends! – As they say ADIEU – Until we meet again.
Yours in eternity
Sanjay Shroff

Improve skill levels to
improve competitive edge
A unique training programme

for foundry workmen in
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada,
Marathi, Gujarati and Bengali
Registered & Head Office:

IIF Center, 335 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata 700107, India
Contact: +91 33 2442 4489/7385, E-mail: ed@indianfoundry.org
Website: www.indianfoundry.org
(Affiliated to WFO, AFF, BRICS Foundry Forum, FDC, CII)

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National Office Bearers

Administration Journal Accounts

Communication HR/Admin Membership

Addl. Council Finance Accounts

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Elected Members Co-opted Members

Ex-Officio Members (Past Presidents)

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Region & Chapter Office Bearers

Joy Tapas Kumar Ram Prosad Sanat Kumar

Amiya Kumar H S Mishra Dr Devinder Vijay Kumar

Subrata Kumar Prof Sanjib Kumar Dr Shamim Dr Mukandar

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Rajesh Kshitij Bipin Jateesh

Yash Ruma Sudeep Divesh

Sanjeev Atin Sangram Hemant

Sumeet Ravindra Samir Vinay

RG Saurabh Gautam Hardik

RV Mandar Sanjay Hrishikesh

Naresh Vijay Sanjay Kumar Shailesh

Rajendra Bharat Dhwanish Asit

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Gaurav Rajnish Navneet VK

SD Rajesh Pankaj Rajesh

Vinesh Satish Rajesh Sardar Narinder

Salinder Ajay Suresh RK

Devvrat UK Dr Manoj Rajinder

Gaurav Sunit Vivek

Srikanth K Raghava K Dhayalan Sanchit

RA T Partha V M Kishor G Srinivasa

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Parag Mahesh Anand Desai Rahul

Yogesh E Ravi T Sricharan Kumar Siddharth

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I am pleased to present the Annual Report of our Institute for 2019-20.

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Interaction with MSME Minister

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Topic: Latest Technologies in Foundry Topic: Economic Impact of the COVID-19

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Date: June 19, 2020 Date: June 26, 2020

Organiser: IIF-Coimbatore Chapter Organiser: IIF Kolhapur Chapter and ACMA

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Vote of thanks was given by Mr Ravindra Patil, Vice Chairman,

Topic: Panel Discussion on “Commercial

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Topic: An analysis on Auto Industry – Post

Topic: Commercial impact and strategies for having

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President IIF inaugurates

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