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Hikal is the partner of choice of leading pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies from around the world.

Specializing in a wide range of processes - from conventional synthesis to complex chiral chemistry - the company has state-of-the-art facilities, which allow custom services for outsourcing and contract manufacturing.

www.hikal.com

Established in 1986, Sumitron is a well-known name in India's electronics, electrical and automotive industries.

With its highly qualified team of engineers, the ISO 9001:2000 certified company supports many world-famous brands in equipment, tools, materials and components from its overseas principals.

With growth of between 35 and 40 percent annually in the last four years, Sumitron has diversified its range of imported products to cater to the telecom, pharmaceuticals, medical and biotechnology industries in the country. www.sumitron.com

After opening in 1878, Ericson & Richards has become the leading firm for ship, marine and cargo surveyors in India.

Based in Mumbai, it has served the national and international maritime fraternity for more than a century and operates in every major port in India.

The company has earned an undisputed reputation in India and abroad for its professionalism, expertise and findings in conformity with the highest traditions of independent surveying.

www.ericsonandrichards.com

Visitors to the vast subcontinent should first stop at the Ministry of Tourism's website for tips and pointers.

The site offers suggested itineraries, information for traveling throughout the country, and a list of government-approved accommodations. www.incredibleindia.org

The India-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCCI) is a Mumbai-based organization that promotes increased trade between the two countries.

The ICCCI has cooperation agreements with most sub-councils of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and also works closely with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

www.indiachinachamber.com

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is the country's largest business group, boasting a membership of 500 chambers throughout the country.

www.ficci.com

(China Daily 08/18/2008 page14)