Ashok Manilal Kadakia has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Mumbai with consular jurisdiction over the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa.
The appointment was announced by Gaston Stronck, The Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in a glittering ceremony held last week at Mumbai. The event was attended by Consul of several countries, Chambers of Commerce and members of both public and private sector.
Ashok M. Kadakia is a leading industrialist. He was the President of All India Alcohol Based Industries Development Association. He was Founder Chairman of Ashok Organic Industries Ltd., Ashok Alco-Chem Ltd. as well as Emmessar Biotech & Nutrition Ltd. He is a Director of Ashapura Minechem Ltd.
Luxembourg is a member of The European Community with Euro as its currency. Spread over 1600 kms, it is the second richest country in the world. It is one of the most favorable financial services centre, with attractive tax system. Its Financial Centre is the second largest investment fund in the world after United States.
It is an ideal hub for logistics related activities. It has its Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai jointly with Belgium and India viz. Indo Belgium Luxemborough Chamber of Commerce.