ITFOI — International Trade Forum of India

International Trade Forum of India

Bringing the world to India.

Trade is a two-way street — and so are we.

We bring the world's investors, buyers and partners to India — and open its opportunity to them.

We carry Indian enterprise to global markets — our producers, exporters and innovators onto the world stage.

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Manufacturing✦MSMEs✦Exports & Imports✦Logistics✦Agri & Food✦Technology✦Textiles✦Pharma✦Engineering✦Start-ups✦Renewables✦Services✦Manufacturing✦MSMEs✦Exports & Imports✦Logistics✦Agri & Food✦Technology✦Textiles✦Pharma✦Engineering✦Start-ups✦Renewables✦Services✦

Core areas of activity

Six pillars. One mission: your growth.

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Unified voice for industry

The member journey

From first idea to global markets

1

Start

Registrations, licences and scheme linkages through our incubation cell.

2

Comply

Stay ahead of policy, tax and labour code changes with our advisory desk.

3

Grow

Feasibility studies, market-entry plans and investor connects.

4

Go global

Trade fairs, B2B meetings and international delegations.

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6-in-1

Integrated support

Why ITFOI

One forum. Every stage of your business.

Most businesses juggle separate consultants, chambers and networks. ITFOI brings investment facilitation, policy guidance, expert consulting, incubation, research and global linkages together — so you move faster with fewer gaps.

  • Free advisory with membership
  • Panel of empanelled experts
  • Direct bridge to government
  • Research-backed advocacy
  • Global trade delegations
  • MSME & start-up focus

For global investors

Investing in India starts with a conversation.

Talk to our investment desk

Bringing the world to India is the core of what we do. Whether you are exploring your first India entry or expanding an existing footprint, we open the doors — to the right sector, the right state and the right partners.

01

Reach out

Tell us what you are looking for — a sector, a scale, a timeline. One conversation is enough to set the direction.

02

Map the opportunity

We match your goals to India's sectors and states, and bring verified partners, buyers and projects to the table.

03

Meet India

Curated introductions, delegations and site visits — you see the market first-hand before you commit.

04

Invest with confidence

Advisory, research and on-ground guidance stand behind you from the first question to the first rupee invested.

Why investors choose ITFOI

  • Chapters on the ground across 20 countries
  • A direct bridge to government and institutions
  • Verified Indian partners and market intelligence
  • One forum from first enquiry to operations

Tell us where you want to invest — we will show you the way in.

Start investing in India

In action

Where ideas meet opportunity

Incubation cohorts & demo days
Sector research & policy papers
Trade fairs & B2B meetings

The member advantage

What changes when you join ITFOI

Business need
On your own
With ITFOI
New regulation or labour code
Search, guess or hire a consultant
Circular + free advisory helpline
Finding overseas buyers
Cold emails and costly solo booths
Trade fairs, B2B meets, delegations
Government issue or delay
Navigate departments alone
Collective representation
Start-up registrations
Trial and error
Incubation cell guides each step
Market or sector data
Scattered sources
Research reports & member briefings
Finance & investors
Limited access
Bank tie-ups & investor connects

Sectors we serve

Across India's industrial landscape

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Manufacturing

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MSMEs

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Exports & Imports

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Logistics

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Agri & Food

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Technology

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Textiles

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Pharma

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Engineering

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Start-ups

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Renewables

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Services

From the Journal

Knowledge that moves business forward

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Policy watch

Issues we're tracking for members

01

Labour codes

Implementation of the four codes and state-level rules.

02

Trade agreements

New and upgraded agreements and what they mean for exporters.

03

GST & taxation

Procedural changes, refunds and compliance updates.

04

Carbon & sustainability

Carbon border rules and green supply-chain requirements.

Global reach

Opening doors to markets around the world

Gulf & Middle East

Trade fairs · B2B · Delegations

South-East Asia

Trade fairs · B2B · Delegations

Europe

Trade fairs · B2B · Delegations

Africa

Trade fairs · B2B · Delegations

Americas

Trade fairs · B2B · Delegations

Getting started

Your first 90 days as a member

1

Week 1 — Welcome

Onboarding call, access to the advisory helpline and circulars.

2

Month 1 — Diagnose

Share your priorities; we map the right services and committees.

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Month 2 — Connect

Introductions to experts, partners and upcoming events.

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Month 3 — Grow

Join a programme, trade fair or consulting engagement.

Our commitments

What every member can count on

01

Responsive

Queries acknowledged quickly and routed to the right expert.

02

Independent

Non-profit advocacy, separated from paid consulting.

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Evidence-led

Positions backed by research and member data.

04

Connected

Access to a growing network of partners at home and abroad.

Programmes

Flagship initiatives

01

Export Accelerator

A structured track to take MSMEs from first enquiry to repeat export orders.

02

Policy Dialogue Series

Roundtables between members, officials and experts on live policy issues.

03

Founders' Circle

Peer learning and mentorship for start-up founders.

04

Research Fellowship

Collaborative studies with universities on sector challenges.

Resources

Tools members use every day

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Policy circulars

Plain-language summaries of new rules and notifications.

02

Scheme finder

Guidance on central and state schemes that fit your business.

03

Member directory

Discover and connect with fellow members.

04

Event calendar

Fairs, briefings, cohorts and delegations in one place.

Our approach

How we turn insight into impact

1

Listen

Members raise issues through committees, surveys and the advisory desk.

2

Research

Our research cell gathers evidence and benchmarks.

3

Advocate

We present practical recommendations to government.

4

Deliver

Members get guidance, programmes and connections that follow through.

FAQ

Common questions

Who can become a member?+

Manufacturers, MSMEs, start-ups, exporters, service companies and institutions such as chambers, universities and banks.

Is advisory support free?+

Yes. Advisory support is a core service included with membership at no extra charge.

How is consulting different from advisory?+

Consulting covers deeper, specific engagements like feasibility studies or market-entry reports. It is scoped and charged separately through a dedicated services arm.

Can ITFOI help us go international?+

Yes — through trade fairs, B2B meetings, industrial delegations and partnerships with chambers abroad.

Be part of India's trade story.

Join a forum built to give your business clarity, capability and connections — at home and abroad.