INTRODUCTION

Sports Goods Industry in India is more than one hundred years old. The Sports Goods Industry of India finds its roots in Sialkot, Pakistan. During partition of India into independent India and Pakistan in 1947, many Hindu artisans shifted their residence from Sialkot, Pakistan, traditionally a major centre of the Sports Goods Industry, to Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in India. Jalandhar is now a major centre of India's sports goods industry.

Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is the second and Gurgaon in Haryana is the

third largest cluster in India. After the introduction of economic liberalization in India in 1991 and

integration of world markets under WTO agreements in 1995, sports

goods sector has come under tremendous competition from foreign brands.

Jalandhar and Meerut are important suppliers of quality sports goods to more than 130 countries including some of the developed nations in the world. There are about 1250 registered and 2000 unregistered large, medium and small sports goods manufacturing units providing direct and indirect employment to about 1,70,000 Persons The Indian sports goods industry produces more than 300 items major items that are exported include inflatable balls, hockey sticks and balls, cricket bats and balls, boxing equipment, fishing equipment, indoor games like Carrom and Chess boards and different Final Report Competitiveness of Indian Sports Goods Industry

Region wise distribution of Sports Goods Manufacturing Units

STATE PUNJAB JAMMU & KASHMIR UP DELHI HARYANA MANUFACTURING UNITS 50 23 19 4 2

WB ANDHRA PRADESH
TOTAL

1 1
100

The Process-Cum-Product Development Centre (Sports Goods & Leisure Time Equipment) (PPDC), Meerut, meets the technical needs of sports goods industry throughout the country in collaboration with UNDP and Govt. of U.P. The Center aims to upgrade technology in the sports goods industry through induction of new technology, new products and improved designs.

All India Sports Goods Manufacturers Federation is on organization Registered under society registration Act 1860. AISGMF is serving and representing the Sports Goods Industry since 1950. It supplies the information, technology and technical training to the Industry

UPSIDC is a statutory body under State Government. It works basically for the development of the Industry and arranges the land on low prices so that new units could take a particular place

The Export Promotion Bureau is helping the Sports Goods

Uttar Pradesh Finance Corporation is also supporting the Sports Goods Cluster providing them financial help as it is conducting many schemes for medium and small-scale manufacturers of Sports Goods.

Meerut District has the presence of almost all nationalized banks, including co-operative banks. Syndicate Bank is the lead bank of the district. They are offering different services, under the existing schemes, like PMRY, SGSRY, Term loans etc., to the Sports Goods units. The main customers are the traders at the grassroot level, funding to SHGs has just started. NABARD has one AGM office at Meerut City, and they are engaged in the promotion of the SHGs.

Location / Cluster Major Product Categories

Jalandhar
Inflatable ball ( Soccer/Rugby/Volley/Net/Hand & Basket ball) in PU & PVC Boxing Equipment Cricket Equipment Sports ware Track and Field Equipments Sports Training equipment Hockey Equipment Hockey Foam Moulded Goalie Range & Shipguards All kinds of Nettings

Meerut
Weight Lifting Equipment Cricket Equipments Athletics Equipments Boxing Equipments Table Tennis Badminton Carrom board Fitness and Exercise equipment Lane Markers

 Basket ball Netball rings TT accessories Sports Apparel

Jammu & Kashmir

Cricket Bats Delhi Football Carrom Board Chess Cricket Equipment Billiards/Snooker/Pool Tables Accessories Football Bladders Boxing equipment Punching Sports Helmets Educational Puzzles Board Games

Gurgaon
Golf Equipment Board Games

Mumbai
Water Park Slides Carrom Board Payground Fitness Equipment Sports Nets Helmets

Kolkotta
Skipping rope Carrom Board Magic tricks & magic apparatus,

Chennai
Tennis Balls, Sports Shoes and Apparels

Bangalore
Bowling Equipments Sports Medals & Trophies Gym & Health Equipments

Common Export Documents Commercial Invoice A commercial invoice is a bill for the goods from the seller to the buyer. These invoices are often used by governments to determine the true value of goods when assessing customs duties. Governments that use the commercial invoice to control imports will often specify its form, content, number of copies, language to be used, and other characteristics. Export Packing List Considerably more detailed and informative than a standard domestic packing list, an export packing list lists seller, buyer, shipper, invoice number, date of shipment, mode of transport, carrier, and itemizes quantity, description, the type of package, such as a box, crate, drum, or carton, the quantity of packages, total net and gross weight (in kilograms), package marks, and dimensions, if appropriate. Both commercial stationers and freight forwarders carry packing list forms. A packing list may serve as conforming document. It is not a substitute for a commercial invoice. In addition, U.S. and foreign customs officials may use the export packing list to check the cargo. Pro Forma Invoice A pro forma invoice is an invoice prepared by the exporter before shipping the goods, informing the buyer of the goods to be sent, their value, and other key specifications. It also can be used as an offering of sale or price quotation

TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS

Airway Bill Air freight shipments require airway bills. Airway bills are shipper-specific (i.e., USPS, Fed-Ex, UPS, DHL, etc.). Bill of Lading A bill of lading is a contract between the owner of the goods and the carrier (as with domestic shipments). For vessels, there are two types: a straight bill of lading, which is non-negotiable, and a negotiable or shipper's order bill of lading. The latter can be bought, sold, or traded while the goods are in transit. The customer usually needs an original as proof of ownership to take possession of the goods. See also: straight bill of lading and liner bill of lading

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS Export Licenses An export license is a government document that authorizes the export of specific goods in specific quantities to a particular destination Destination Control Statement A Destination Control Statement (DCS) is required for exports from the United States for items on the Commerce Control List that are outside of EAR99 (products for which no license is required) or controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A DCS appears on the commercial invoice, ocean bill of lading, or airway bill to notify the carrier and all foreign parties that the item can be exported only to certain destinations

CERTIFICATES OF ORGIN Generic Certificate of Origin The Certificate of Origin (CO) is required by some countries for all or only certain products. In many cases, a statement of origin printed on company letterhead will suffice. The exporter should verify whether a CO is required with the buyer and/or an experienced shipper/freight forwarder or the Trade Information Center Certificate of Origin for claiming benefits under Free Trade Agreements Special certificates may be required for countries with which the United States has free trade agreements (FTAs). Temporary shipment certificate Temporary shipment certificate is a document that facilitates the temporary importation of products into foreign countries by eliminating tariffs and valueadded taxes (VAT) or the posting of a security deposit normally required at the time of importation

Pre-Shipment Inspections The governments of a number of countries have contracted with international inspection companies to verify the quantity, quality, and price of shipments imported into their countries. The purpose of such inspections is to ensure that the price charged by the exporter reflects the true value of the goods, to prevent substandard goods from entering the country, and to deflect attempts to avoid payment of customs duties. Requirements for pre-shipment inspection are normally spelled out in letter-of-credit or other documentary requirements
Insurance Certificate Insurance certificates are used to assure the consignee that insurance will cover the loss of or damage to the cargo during transit. These can be obtained from your freight forwarder or publishing house. Note: an airway bill can serve as an insurance certificate for a shipment by air. Some countries may require certification or notification.

Weight Certificate A certificate of weight is a document issued by customs, certifying gross weight of the exported goods.

Consular Invoice Required in some countries, a consular invoice describes the shipment of goods and shows information such as the consignor, consignee, and value of the shipment. If required, copies are available from the destination country's embassy or consulate in the U.S. The cost for this documentation can be significant and should be discussed with the buyer.

Import License Import licenses are the responsibility of the importer and vary depending upon destination and product. However, including a copy of an import license with the rest of your documentation may in some cases help avoid problems with customs in the destination country.

ISPM 15 (Wood Packaging) Marking The International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (ISPM15) is one of several International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures adopted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC is an international treaty to secure action to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products, and to promote appropriate measures for their control. The American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) and the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) provide phytosanitary certification for wood packaging

SHIPMENT DOCUMENTS

ATA CARNET/Temporary shipment certificate An ATA Carnet, a. k. a., "Merchandise Passport," is a document that facilitates the temporary importation of products into foreign countries by eliminating tariffs and value-added taxes (VAT) or the posting of a security deposit normally required at the time of importation. Apply for an ATA Carnet.

Customs Certificate of Registration Customs Form 4455 may be used (often in conjunction with a temporary import bond or ATA Carnet for goods that are leaving the United States on a temporary basis for alteration, repair, replacement, and processing).