Major Industry Associations

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

`Leadership through quality and excellence' is the motto of FICCI. It has been involved with industry and business in the task of nation building. FICCI is backed by a nationwide network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Trade and Industry Associations, Professional Institutions, corporate bodies and private firms. It speaks directly and indirectly for over 100,000 business units. FICCI strives to brace up Indian business to go global by creating a conducive atmosphere. Towards this end it operates the following major service providing bodies :-

• Business Information Services Network (BISNET) : global linkages for data sourcing, value added research etc.
• Foreign Investment and Trade Promotion Office (FITPO) : guidance for joint ventures, technology transfers etc.
• FICCI Total Quality Forum : advise and support to industry on quality systems and management.
• Food Research and Analysis Centre (FRAC) : a modern state-of-the-art testing laboratory for the food industry.
• Joint Business Councils (JBCs) : to spruce up Indian trade and investment globally.
• Expert Committees and Task forces : for various fields, headed by industrialists with a proven track record.
• Associate Organisations : a number of specialised bodies catering to the interests of various sectors.
• Publications : `Business Opportunities' Weekly, `Business Digest' Fortnightly, `Economic Trends' Quarterly etc.
Contact Address:
Secretary General - FICCI
Federation House, Tansen Marg
New Delhi 110 001
Tel: 91-11-3319251 to 61
Fax: 91-11-3320714, 3721504
E-Mail : VSNL GEMS400:ficci
Internet : ficci.bisnet@gems.vsnl.net.in

CII's principal objectives are to provide information, advisory, consultative and representative services to industry and Government. It operates through National / Regional / State and Zonal Councils. It has specialised Industry Divisions and Affiliated Associations/ Institutions. CII has 3,000 member companies. It's aim is to strengthen industry's role in the economic development of the country and to integrate the Indian industry with world economy. Towards this end, CII works towards creating awareness and supporting industry efforts on quality, environment and consumer protection.

• CII plays a key role in promoting international industrial cooperation.
• It also identifies and addresses special needs of small scale sector.
• CII is represented on all major policy making bodies concerning industry.
• CII provides up-to-date information to both, industry and government on a vast number of subjects.
• The International Division of CII services industry through day-to-day networking with Indian Missions overseas and over 45 counterpart organisations throughout the world.
• CII also organises specialised trade fairs and the `Indian Engineering Trade Fair'.
• It brings out various publications and bulletins relating to the economy, industry and business.

Contact Address:
Director General -CII
India Habitat Centre
4th floor, Zone IV,
Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003
Tel: 91-11- 4629994, 4626164
Fax: 91-11- 4626149, 4633168

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)

ASSOCHAM has a membership of about 65,000 direct and indirect corporate enterprises. A managing committee of 108 members governs the affairs of ASSOCHAM. Among it's stated goals are :-

• developing a genuine government - business partnership
• achieving integration with global economy
• encouraging synergy between small, medium and large enterprises
• promoting harmonious industrial relations
• promoting modernisation of business, higher productivity and quality
• fostering healthy, competitive and open environment for development of trade, commerce and industry.

Among ASSOCHAM's activities and services are :-

• regular interaction with policy makers at Centre and State government levels
• seminars, conferences, business meetings and missions
• quality management services
• energy and environment management services
• data bank covering imports, exports and other commercial subjects related information.
• trade fairs in India and overseas.
• publications like Overseas Business Contacts, Parliametary Digest, News and Views, Environ News, etc.

Contact Address:
17, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110 001
Tel: 91-11-3360704, 3360779, 3360749, 3364031, 3746012, 336281
Fax: 91-11-3734917, 3342193
E-mail : assocham@ibis.nic.in

`Progress, Harmony and Development' are highlighted in the PHD logo. PHD's motto is `In community's life and part of it'. PHDCCI provides a common platform for meetings of trade / business / industry representatives, with senior officials of the government. Issues of interest are varied and cover areas like Company Law, taxation, foreign trade and investment, infrastructure, health and environment, energy conservation, quality management, banking and finance, rural development etc. PHDCCI services 17 secretarial affiliates including 4 bi-national Chambers of Commerce and Industry. It is affiliated to ASSOCHAM and FICCI as well.

• Global Links : PHDCCI has signed MOUs globally with number of governments / agencies / Chambers of Commerce and Industry etc. It maintains close contacts with diplomatic missions too.
• The Chamber has special committees on foreign trade and investment. It has NRI and special country desks and disseminates information on trade enquiries/tenders, received from foreign missions in India and abroad.
• Entrepreneurial Development Cell : conducts training programs in co-operation with Konrad-Adenauer Foundation (KAF) of Germany.
• Energy Management Cell : conducts audits in industrial units and renders expert advice and assistance in this area.
• Computer Consultancy Services Cell : conducts feasibility studies for computerization etc.
• Other Advisory Services : in areas like industrial legislation, export documentation, industrial relations, entrepreneurial guidance, total quality management etc.
• Publications : on surveys, study papers, proceedings of seminars and delegation reports etc.
• PHD House : the Headquarters of PHDCCI, is a prestigious venue for business meetings and social functions.

Contact Address:
President - PHDCCI
PHD House
Opp. Asian Games Village
Siri Fort Road
New Delhi 110 016
Tel: 91-11-6863801 to 04
Fax: 91-11-6863135, 668392