105th Annual General Meeting of ASSOCHAM Held at Hotel Taj Mansingh, New Delhi

105th Annual General Meeting of ASSOCHAM Held at Hotel Taj Mansingh, New Delhi

New Delhi: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) successfully held its 105th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hotel Taj Mansingh, New Delhi, bringing together eminent leaders from industry, government, and business to discuss India’s economic outlook and growth strategies.

The prestigious event was graced by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, Shri Goyal lauded ASSOCHAM for its continued role in nation-building and policy advocacy, stating that India’s growth story is powered by innovation, entrepreneurship, and the vision of a self-reliant economy.

Mr. Sanjay Nayyar, President of ASSOCHAM, in his welcome address, spoke about India’s strong economic fundamentals and the Chamber’s commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth.

Mr. Nirmal Kumar Minda, Senior Vice President, emphasized the importance of industrial transformation and green growth in shaping the next phase of India’s development.

Mr. Amitabh Chaudhary, Vice President, highlighted the chamber’s focus on technology-driven innovation and MSME empowerment as key drivers of future economic resilience.

Mr. Manish Singhal, Secretary General, outlined ASSOCHAM’s ongoing initiatives and collaborative efforts with government bodies to strengthen India’s position in global trade.

Mr. Ajay Singh, Past President, appreciated the chamber’s legacy of 105 years and its enduring contribution to policy dialogue, economic reform, and business excellence.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and a senior member of ASSOCHAM, while speaking to the press, commended the chamber’s consistent efforts in connecting industry leaders and policymakers. He said, “ASSOCHAM has always been a bridge between enterprise and governance. The 105th AGM reflects India’s confidence, creative strength, and its readiness to lead in global economic growth.”

The event concluded with an expression of collective commitment by the members to continue supporting India’s vision for economic progress, innovation, and global collaboration.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair for Media, Publicity, and Entertainment Committee of IACC

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair for Media, Publicity, and Entertainment Committee of IACC

New Delhi, January 8, 2025: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and a globally recognized media personality, has been nominated once again as Chair of the Media, Publicity, and Entertainment Committee of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). The announcement was made during the regional meeting held at the prestigious Taj, under the guidance of Dr. Lalit Bhasin, former National President of IACC.

Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Marwah stated, “It is an honor to be entrusted with this significant role once again. The media and entertainment industry plays a pivotal role in strengthening Indo-American relations, and I look forward to contributing to this vibrant sector with renewed enthusiasm.”

As Chair, Dr. Marwah aims to further bolster the synergy between the two nations in the realms of media and entertainment. His efforts will focus on fostering collaborations, promoting cross-border cultural exchanges, and encouraging innovation within the industry.

Dr. Lalit Bhasin, a prominent legal luminary and a mentor to IACC, commended Dr. Marwah’s unparalleled contributions to the industry, stating that his dynamic leadership would continue to elevate the committee’s initiatives.

Dr. Marwah has been at the forefront of promoting international cooperation in media and entertainment, with numerous accolades and achievements to his name. His continued association with IACC highlights his dedication to fostering global partnerships and enhancing the industry’s global footprint.

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, established to promote trade and business relations between India and the United States, values the vital role of its Media, Publicity, and Entertainment Committee in creating opportunities for cultural and economic collaboration. Dr. Marwah’s nomination reaffirms the importance of this mission.

Sandeep Marwah Presented ASSOCHAM Beauty And Wellness Awards

Sandeep Marwah Presented Beauty And Wellness Awards

New Delhi: “Beauty is a sense of radiance. It comes from confidence, strength, affirmation, recognition, respect, and love. it can be felt inside and out. What makes me feel beautiful- When I am unapologetically myself, I feel beautiful,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts at the International Conference-cum-Awards on “Beauty & Wellness – India Opportunities” on 28^th February 2020 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi organized by ASSOCHAM.

“The beauty, wellness & personal care market is thriving and one of the fastest growing consumer markets, driven in particular by the Cosmetics and Skin Care segments. The main reason for this strong growth is the generational shift with young consumers entering the market,” added Marwah.

India’s wellness and beauty industry is progressing towards a brighter future with market potential to grow to Rs. 800 billion and is expected to create 7 million jobs.

Sandeep Marwah presented awards to some of the prominent companies and individuals who all have contributed a lot to this trade. Later Dr. Marwah was also honored for his twenty-nine years in glamour business in India.

AAFT Adjudged As Best Media Institute In India By ASSOCHAM

New Delhi:  AAFT has been ranked as the best media institute in the Republic of India by the decision committee of well-known chamber ASSOCHAM and has been honored in a grand function at Hotel Le Meridien at New Delhi during National Education Summit.

Bharat Rattan Pranab Mukerjee the former President of India presented the award to Dr. Sandeep Marwah the founder of Asian Education Group in the presence of large number of dignitaries present from all over India and abroad.

AAFT is 26 year old institution and has churned out 15000 media professionals from all the 29 states 7 Union territories of India and 120 countries of the World.

AAFT has given largest number of celebrities to the country. It is the only institution to declare 196 International scholarships to the deserving students.

AAFT is the promoter of 100 social, art & cultural, films & media organizations and has attracted 1.2 million people to Noida Film City. It is the first promoter of Film Tourism in the World.

AAFT conducts 120 events per year to with single aim to promote love, peace and unity through art and culture.” We congratulate the whole team of AAFT for their sincere efforts in promoting quality education in media,” said Uday Kumar Varma former Secretary Government of India and now Secretary General ASSOCHAM.

“I am proud of my team of management, faculty and advisors including my students who all have proved together that quality wins in long race,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President AAFT.

Sandeep Marwah Reminded Industry on Piracy Issues

Dr. Sandeep Marwah With Union Minister Suresh Prabhu

New Delhi: A full day seminar was organized by ASSOCHAM on the subject of Piracy and Intellectual property and invited industry experts from all over India to share their views on different subjects at Hotel Claridges.

Speaking on the occasion Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and AAFT spoke in length on film piracy, which has become a matter of great concern. Giving case studies he expressed that films, music and entertainment industry loose around 18000 crores revenue and 60,000 jobs every year.

 “we are very much concerned about piracy in media and entertainment industry. It has created many restrictions in reaching to new heights. Many measures have been taken but still we need more in the same direction,” said Sandeep Marwah.

Present on the occasion Union Minster of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu said that Laws have been imposed, amended and corrected according to the present needs. People have to realize that they will commit mistake by creating piracy. Self discipline in the industry as well as in common man is must other wise law will take its own action,” said Suresh Prabhu who was the chief guest of the day

Sandeep Marwah Addressed ASSOCHAM on Entertainment Industry

Sandeep Marwah Released The Journal on Service Industry

New Delhi: A well known media personality and President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry Sandeep Marwah was invited by the ASSOCHAM to deliver the key note address on media and entertainment industry at their annual program on “changing Pattern of Services Industry-Opportunities And Challenges” at Hotel Taj Mansingh.

Talking to the audience Sandeep Marwah briefed about the media and entertainment industry and said that we are the biggest film industry in the World and produces nearly 2000 full-length feature films in 28 languages. 12000 theatres and approximately 15 million people watch cinema every year. We sell 5 billion tickets every year and films are touching now a turnover of 15000 crores.

He also talked about print, radio, television, new media, events and media education in India. The session was followed by question answer, which lasted for quite some time.

Sandeep Jajodia President ASSOCHAM welcomed Sandeep Marwah and Ajay Sharma Senior Director ASSOCHAM paid vote of thanks. Later a journal on Service Industry was released by Marwah.

Indian Films Are Well Accepted Abroad -Sandeep Marwah At Focus 2011

New Delhi.9th Sept: .India is the largest film producing country in the World, We produce more than 1000 films in 28 official languages, there are 12000 theatres and 15 million people see cinema every day. We sell 5 billion tickets every year and 3.5 million people are working in this industry” informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios at Focus 2011 at the beginning of the seminar on Indian Film Industry specially planned on the occasion of 58th National Film Awards.

Indian Cinema is well accepted by more than 60 countries and the whole World see Indian Cinema. “Foreign film production houses are finding the Indian film market attractive, according to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil. “Indian movie companies are also going global, finding new markets and deepening their existing presence” she said at 58th National Film Awards function.

“The medium of cinema imposes a great responsibility on everyone associated with the film industry to use the power of cinema to do good for society, through the portrayal of attitudes that help in building a tolerant and harmonious society” said Smt. Prathibha Patil President of India She stated creativity knew no barrier of age and the human spirit had always been striving for excellence.

Later Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said the Government had moved forward in setting up the National Film Heritage Mission. The greatest benefit of the mission would be to enable the preservation of invaluable filmic heritage of the country which was an integral part of the socio-cultural.

The year 2013 would mark the centenary year of Indian Cinema as the country’s first indigenous feature film ‘Raja Harishchandra’ by DG Phalke was produced in 1913. This centenary would be a milestone in India’s cinematic journey and needed to be showcased and celebrated.

Sandeep Marwah On The Board Of Focus 2011

The fifth Annual International summit on Entertainment and Media Industry is to be organized by one of the oldest chamber- ASSOCHAM. This grand event is once again planned in Delhi. Its first meeting was held at the registered office of ASSOCHAM at Delhi to discuss the main issues including seminars, workshops and interaction programs.

The purpose of starting FOCUS an international event related to media and entertainment industry in Delhi is to add on to the media and entertainment culture and try to bring in industries difficulties on table so that they can be solved with mutual interest and consent” said Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studios and one of the founder members of Entertainment and Media Council of ASSOCHAM.

The meeting was attended by T.P.Agarwal President Film Federation of India, Ajay Sharma Director ASSOCHAM, Roop Sharma President Association of Cable Operator Of India, Anuradha Prasad Managing Director NEWS 24, A Mohan of Zee TV and Others. The meeting was conducted by Sujata Dev the Co-Chairperson of the council.

Indian Film Industry Is Now Global-Focus 2009

3rd Global Summit on Entertainment and Media Focus 2009 of Assocham came to the conclusion that we may be global as far as Indian Film Industry is concerned but still we have to take many measures to be known to rest of the world. Conducting and handling the 3rd seminar of the first day, S.M.Khan, the Director of Directorate of Film festivals of India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India said “to attract foreign film makers into our festivals Government of India has announced a prize for 40 lacs for the best film, which is highest in the World. The seminar was attended by Madhur Bhandarkar, Ashok Pandit, Mukesh Tyagi, Nevllie Tuli, Hiren Gada, Geetanjali Sehgal and known media personality Sandeep Marwah.

The show stopper was Sandeep Marwah who alone with great enthusiasm discarded the views of the other speakers who were not earlier convinced that Indian films and entertainment industry is now Global. Relating poetry to the current situation he won the applause of the audience to maximum.

"We need to improve a lot on our marketing techniques" said Madhur Bhandrakar, "We are behind as far as our subjects are concerned" said Ashok Pandit. "We still have to nourish our talent to an international standard" said Mukesh Tyagi. "Even after all these drawback our films are watched by two sixth of the World, Indian songs are accepted every where, Industry is still growing, we are still getting awards in every festival and competitions, Indian Films are watched with great interest ,Indian artist are appreciated" said Sandeep Marwah while giving ample current examples. Later Sujata Dev paid vote of thanks to the panelist.

Marwah Studios Marked Its Presence At 62nd Cannes Film Festival

Marwah Studios, the promoters of Noida Film City of North India and the first private film School of India, Asian Academy Of Film And Television marked its presence at 62nd Cannes Film Festival, the biggest film festival and film networking platform of the world.
“I am proud to be associated with 62nd Cannes Film Festival through India Pavilion of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India handled by the oldest Chamber of India ASSOCHAM.” said Sandeep Marwah the president of Marwah Studios.”Our film Coffee House was one the twenty films screened at India Pavilion and Four Short films directed by students of AAFT were also shown. It has given me great initiative to work for better cinema.” added Marwah.
“I am happy that this time the students of Asian Academy Of Film And TV have visited this Great Gala Show to learn more about Cannes Festival.” informed Sandeep Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah has planned a full length feature film as coproduction under the banner of Marwah Studios with American film Director Karl Bardosh which will go on the floor at the end of this year .The news was announced at the inauguration of India Pavilion at 62nd Cannes Film festival.

.The event of the opening of India Pavilion was attended by Abhishek Bachan, Sushma Singh, Secretary of Information and Broadcasting, V.B. Pyarelal, Jt. Sec, Min.of I&B. S. M. Khan Director of Film Festival of India, Sandeep Marwah, Subhash Ghai, Manisha Koirala, Deepti Naval, Sujata Dev, and a large number of film personalities around the World.

Sandeep Marwah in Cannes Committee of Indian Pavilion

The Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting, Government Of India in association with ASSOCHAM is going ahead with the preparation for showcasing the changing face of the Indian Film and Cinema at the 62nd Film Festival at Cannes ,France by setting up the Official Indian Pavilion at the Village International from 13th May to 24th May 2009 .The committee has been formed to promote Pavilion of Indian Film Industry , the largest film producing Country in the World .The members are Sandeep Marwah of world renowned Marwah Studios who is also the Director of Asian Academy Of Film And Television with 70 representations in the different countries of the world, Sushma Singh Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ,V.B.Pyarelal, Joint Secretary , Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting, Dilip Modi, Vice President ASSOCHAM, Sujata Dev, Chairperson Entertainment Committee, T.P.Agarwal President IMPPA ,Jitendra Jain President Film Federation Of India FFI, Ratan Jain President AMPTPP, Sajjan Jindal President ASSOCHAM, K.Rajagopal President South India Chamber Of Commerce, Manmohan Shetty President Film And TV Producers Guild Of India, L. Suresh President South India Film Exporters Association, D. S .Rawat Secretary General ASSOCHAM, Annuradha Prasad BAG Films, Amit Dev Director Times Broadband and Ajay Sharma Director ASSOCHAM..”We understand that Indian Pavilion is going to be the great opportunity for an individual or any film organization to showcase their achievements therefore invite whole Indian Film industry to come and participate in a big way”said Sandeep Marwah,the founder of Noida Film City