Confederation of Indian Industry is organizing a Session on Commodity Risk Management on 31st October 2012, at Hotel Park Sheraton, Chennai. Commodity volatility is a fact of life. Unpredictable swings in raw materials have affected manufacturing units. Increased demand for energy, among other drivers, have increased both price volatility and driven average prices upwards over the past five years. Because raw material costs cannot be transferred quickly and efficiently down the value chain, volatility is leading to weaker, more unpredictable earnings. A strong risk management, which ensures a systematic process mechanism to identify and manage key unforeseen risks, and clearly lays down roles and responsibilities of the team, basically equips the treasury to manage its commodity risks in an effective and efficient manner. Given the backdrop of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty in the global markets, and exchange rates affects value of a company's operating cash flows, income statement and its competitive position. The impact is all the more pronounced for organizations that have significant exposure to global trade.

Objective of the Seminar include Understand the fundamentals of commodity price risk management, Protect your organization against price volatility through hearing key trading strategies, Manage your organization's price risks through analyzing the role of futures markets and options on futures in risk management. Integrate currency exposure management into your organization's commodity procurement strategy. This seminar offers in-depth instruction and guidance on commodity price risk management to any senior managers that are contemplating improved risk management strategies or key personnel responsible for price and market activities, includes Traders, Treasurers, Market Analysts, Auditors, Financial Officers, Purchasers, Economists, Government Officials etc. Delegate fee for CII member is Rs 1686/- per delegate and Non-Member is Rs 2809/- per delegate.Online Registration is available through the below link. http://www.cii.in/OnlineRegistration.aspx?Event_ID=E000013237.The programme is appended below for your reference:

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