1. 11 th Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 July 15, 2015, Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai. Application form May 2015

2. Page 2 Application details Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Important instructions: ► Forms should be filled in English only. ► All questions must be answered. Incomplete forms may not be considered. ► A participant can send entries in more than one award category provided it is for a separate project. ► The financial information included in this Application Form will be confidential and only for the purpose of this Award ► The Font type & size to be used - Calibri 11 ► Restrict to the space allocated in each section on each slide. Please articulate in the space provided ► Please provide supporting documents wherever possible, do not paste Links in the form, supporting collaterals can be emailed along with the Application to wic@iaccindia.comwic@iaccindia.com ► Please mail the completed Application to wic@iaccindia.comwic@iaccindia.com ► The above must be followed to ensure consistency of format between all participants. Deviations may lead to disqualification of the participant. Section I, II and IV of the form are mandatory for all participants. Section III is required to be filled based on the Award category selected Eligibility: ► Companies participating under the category for INDIAN COMPANIES must have operated in the US for a minimum of two years and must be either a subsidiary or be managed and controlled by an India registered company as on March 31, 2015 ► Companies participating under the category for US COMPANIES must have operated in India for a minimum of two years and must be either a subsidiary or be managed and controlled by an United States of America (USA) registered company as on March 31, 2015 Declaration: It is mandatory to attach digital signature of authorised personnel from your Organisation on the last slide of this presentation.

3. Page 3Indo American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Sr. Please tick ( 3 ) or write ‘Yes’ against the Category / Categories for which you are applying: Award Category Indian company in US US company in India 1Excellence in Manufacturing 2Excellence in Services 3Excellence in Environment, Health & Safety 4Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility 5Excellence in Innovation Section I - Selection of category for participation Please tick ( 3 ) the industry sector in which your business operates (Tick the appropriate sectors) Financial Services FMCG Gems & Jewellery Manufacturing Media & Entertainment SME* Technology & Communications Others (Please specify) * To apply in the SME Category, the organization should have an investment in plant and machinery (excluding land and building) of above Rs. 10 Lakhs / $ 25,000 but not exceeding Rs. 10 Crores / $ 2.5 million Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015

4. Page 4 FOR ALL CATEGORIES To be filled by ALL participants

5. Page 5Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section II - Company Information

6. Page 6Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 #USD A: 0 to 10 million B: 11 million to 25 million C: 26 million to 50 million D: 51 million to 100 million Section II - Company Information

7. Page 7Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 ► Please provide a brief description of the company's business activity (Include primary products or services) Section II - Company Information

8. Page 8Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 ► Briefly describe the history of the company and its establishment in the Indian & US market Section II - Company Information

9. Page 9 Category Excellence in Manufacturing/Services

10. Page 10 Q.Describe the opportunity identified by your organisation which led you enter in the new market in India/US. (i)Elaborate on the assessment strategy and vision of the firm (ii)Impetus to improve geographical growth Section III - Case study Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015

11. Page 11 Q. Describe the challenges faced by your organization while tapping the opportunity. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

12. Page 12 Q. Describe with illustration, what has led to the success of your organisation in India/US market. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

13. Page 13 Q. What has been the impact of this expansion on the metrics as mentioned below. Provide specific examples / details explaining the same Brand Customer Revenue Cost Indo-US Trade Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

14. Page 14 Q. Please describe the key developments from your end to ensure the sustainability of the opportunity in the new market with reference to areas of technology, finance & resources required. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

15. Page 15 Category Excellence in Environment, Health & Safety

16. Page 16 Q. Describe the initiative(s) taken by the organization in implementing a systematic approach to build a strong, healthy & safe environment (For e.g.: Efforts towards management of waste, reducing the carbon credits, conserve water, reduce energy use etc.) Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

17. Page 17 Q. Describe the challenges faced by your organization while implementing the initiative(s) and explain the strategies implemented to overcome them successfully Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

18. Page 18 Q. Describe the impact of your initiative(s) on the various stakeholders mentioned below. Provide specific examples / details explaining the same Organization Customer Industry Others Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

19. Page 19 Q. Describe the sustainability factors of the initiative(s) with regard to building a safe & healthy environment Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

20. Page 20 Category Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

21. Page 21 Q. Describe the CSR initiative introduced by your organization. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

22. Page 22 Q. Describe the unique aspects of the CSR initiative. Explain how innovatively the project was implemented in your premises to mitigate the risks involved. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

23. Page 23 Describe the impact of the project/initiative on the various stakeholders. Provide specific examples explaining the same. Organization Customer Industry Others Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

24. Page 24 Q. Describe your vision behind developing the initiative and how will it be beneficial for the organisation in the long run? Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

25. Page 25 Category Excellence in Innovation

26. Page 26 Q. Describe the situation prior to the development of the initiative. (Highlight the problems and challenges faced which lead to the development of the initiative) Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

27. Page 27 Q. Describe unique aspects of the initiative. Highlight how innovatively the project was implemented in your organisation to mitigate the risks involved. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

28. Page 28 Describe the impact of the project/initiative on the various stakeholders. Provide specific examples explaining the same. Brand Customer Revenue Cost Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

29. Page 29 Q. Demonstrate the long-term strategic vision implemented with regard to building and financing sustainable business growth of the initiative / project in future. Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 Section III - Case study

30. Page 30 ► I, Name : Designation: hereby represent that all the information contained in the foregoing Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce may choose not to take steps to verify the information contained therein, and responsibility for any harm or damages caused by my fraudulent or negligent misrepresentations will be my own ► All nominations must be received by June 12, 2015 and must be sent to : sneha@iaccindia.com / wic@iaccindia.comsneha@iaccindia.com wic@iaccindia.com Warm Regards, Rakhi Panda Regional Director Indo-American Chamber of Commerce 1-C, Vulcan Insurance Building, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020. Tel : +91-22-2282 1414 / 2283 6340 /22044531 Fax : +91-22-2204 6141 Email : sneha@iaccindia.com / wic@iaccindia.comsneha@iaccindia.comwic@iaccindia.com www.iaccindia.com Section IV - Declaration Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2015