EXPORT PROMOTION

COUNCILS
IN INDIA
INCEPTION OF EXPORT COUNCILS
The first export promotion council, the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council
(TEXPROCIL), was established in 1954. Since then, several other councils have been
formed to cater to different sectors and industries.
Presently, there are fourteen Export Promotion Councils under the administrative
control of the Department of Commerce.

Some of them are:

Cashew Export Promotion Council of India

Council for leather Exports
Carpet Export Promotion Council
Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council
and many more..
 OBJECTIVES OF THE COUNCIL
1) Promote Exports: 2) Policy Advocacy 3) Export Promotion Activities
They work towards identifying Another objective is to advocate Export promotion activities such as
potential export markets, facilitating for favorable export policies and trade fairs, exhibitions and
export transactions, and providing regulations. They work closely business delegations provide a
support to exporters to enhance with the government and other platform for exporters to
their competitiveness in the global stakeholders to address trade showcase their products, explore
market. barriers and negotiate trade business opportunities, and
agreements establish contacts with potential
buyers.

4) Market Research and Analysis 5) Capacity Building 6) Export Documentation and

The Export Councils conduct market The Councils provide training and Support
research and analysis to identify capacity building programs to The Export Councils provide
new export opportunities and exporters to enhance their guidance and support to exporters
understand market trends. This helps knowledge and skills in areas such in documentation processes such
exporters in making informed as export documentation, product as obtaining export licenses,
decisions and developing effective quality standards, and customs clearance, and compliance
export strategies. international trade practices. This with export regulations. This
helps exporters meet international ensures smooth and hassle-free
standards and requirements. export transactions.
FUNCTIONS
Market Research
Conduct market research to identify potential export markets and opportunities.
Provide exporters with valuable insights and information about target markets.

Export Promotion
Promote Indian products and services in international markets.
Organize trade shows, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meets to facilitate business
interactions.
Policy Advocacy
Represent the interests of exporters and provide policy recommendations to the government.
Advocate for favorable trade policies and regulations to support export growth.
Capacity Building
Provide training and skill development programs to enhance the competitiveness of exporters.
Offer workshops and seminars on export procedures, documentation, and international trade
practices.