BCBA focus on ‘Logistics in Amritkaal – Vision 2047’ in Annual Conclave

Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers Association (BCBA) recently organized its Annual Conclave 2024 in Mumbai with the theme – Logistics in Amritkaal-Vision 2047, Unleashing new opportunities for transformation under National Logistics Policy (NLP). The inaugural session was graced by Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone – I, Rajesh Pandey, Chief Commissioner of Customs, JNCH, Nhava Sheva, Shyam Jagannathan; Unmesh Sharad Wagh (IRS), Chairman JNPT; Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi, Chairman & Managing Director, Shipping Corporation of India; GS Rana Dy. Managing Director, State Bank of India; and Piyush Kumar Shah – Chief Officer & Head of Customs Compliance at Reliance Industries.  They underscored the pivotal role which the customs brokers play as an extension of the Customs Department – a testament to their importance is that through brokers 90% of trade clears goods in India. Wagh focused on the infrastructure buildup and the ambitious Amritkaal vision 2047 – including the construction of Vadhwan port and the exponential growth we expect for India. Rana highlighted the golden opportunities that SBI provides to businesses in the EXIM space. BCBA also signed an MOU to unlock all the services that SBI provides to SME’s through BCBA members. Shah rounded off the session by shedding his experience on the enhanced facilitation, and the opportunities available in India. “The Logistics Conclave 2024 marks a significant milestone in our relentless pursuit of our vision and mission. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all stakeholders to join us in this transformative journey towards a developed India, epitomizing ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and patronizing ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat,’ thereby achieving resilience in logistics,” said Dushyant Mulani, President, BCBA. As torchbearers of the EXIM industry, BCBA remains steadfast in its commitment to engaging in active dialogue with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC), aiming to implement measures geared towards enhancing our country’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business index, supporting the “Make in India” initiative, and realizing the objectives outlined in the National Logistics Policy (NLP),” he adds.