The Department of Commerce formulates, implements and monitors the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) which provides the basic framework of policy and strategy to be followed for promoting exports and trade. The Trade Policy is periodically reviewed to incorporate changes necessary to take care of emerging economic scenarios both in the domestic and international economy. Besides, the Department is also entrusted with responsibilities relating to multilateral and bilateral commercial relations, Special Economic Zones, state trading, export promotion and trade facilitation, and development and regulation of certain export oriented industries and commodities.
FICCI - The largest & oldest apex organization of Indian business & industry is the rallying point for free enterprises in India. With a nationwide membership of over 1500 corporate and over 500 chambers of commerce and business associations, FICCI speaks directly and indirectly for over 2,50,000 business units. FICCI organizes a large number of events including Exhibitions. Conferences, Seminars, Business meet etc. for promoting business. FICCI organizes industrial exhibitions on various sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, defence, aviation, power, building material, food and many more.