learn everything about the Export Promotion Council (EPC), the benefits and how to become a part of It.
Introduction
Export promotion refers to the efforts made by governments and other organizations to encourage companies to export their goods and services to other countries. Export promotion is important because it can help companies expand their markets, increase sales and profits, and reduce per-unit costs by expanding operations to meet increased demand.
In this article, we will discuss the types of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), their roles, functions, and benefits, as well as the steps to become a member of the APEC and the documents required for APEC registration.
Why Export Promotion?
Export promotion is important for a number of reasons.
- First, it helps to increase the demand for Indian goods and services in the global market. This can lead to increased production and employment in India.
- Second, export promotion can help to improve India’s balance of payments. This is because exports generate foreign exchange, which can be used to import goods and services that India cannot produce itself.
- Third, export promotion can help to raise India’s profile in the global economy. This can lead to increased investment and trade with other countries.
Types of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
In India, there are different export promotion councils (EPCs) created to help with the specific needs of various export products. Each product category, like electronics, clothing, and food products, has its own challenges and requirements for exporting. The export promotion councils work as a link between the government and exporters to boost exports.
These councils are non-profit organizations formed under the Companies Act or Societies Registration Act. Additionally, some export industries have Commodity Boards and Export Development Authorities, which were established through special Acts in the Parliament.
FIEO is the apex body that oversees all the export promotion councils. It acts as an important interface between Indian exporters, the Central Government, State Governments, financial institutions, ports, railways, surface transport, and other stakeholders. FIEO serves over 200,000 exporters from various industries directly or indirectly.
In simple terms, we can use the term ‘EPCs’ to represent all these organizations collectively. All of these organizations fall under the Ministry of Commerce.
Below is a list of EPCs, Commodity Boards, and Export Development Authorities:
| Sl No. | Name of Export Promotion Councils/ Commodity Boards | Registered Office/Head Office | Regional Office | Details of products falling with their jurisdiction |
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| 1. | Apparel Export Promotion Council |
Registered Office A-223, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-I, Okhla New Delhi-110 020 Tel : 011-26372721 Fax : 011-26814251 E-mail: adtdcdel@eth.net Head Office Apparel House, Institutional Area Sector-44, Gurgaon Haryana-122 003 Tel : 0124-2708000-03 Fax : 0124-2708004-05 E-mail: administrator@aepcindia.com
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Regional Offices: Mumbai 12th Floor, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai-110021 Tel : 022-22043178 E-mail: atdcmumbai@yahoo.co.in Chennai 116B (Old No.70A) Vellalar St. Mogappair West Chennai-600 037 Tel : 044-26254216 Fax : 044-26243543 E-mail: chennaiaepc@yahoo.com Kolkata Plot No.38, Block-LA, Sector-III Salt Lake Kolkata-700 098 Tel : 033-23359820 Fax : 033-23359821 E-mail: atdccal@rediffmail.com Jaipur SP-191, Malviya Industrial Area Near Calgiri Circle Jaipur-302 017 Tel : 0141-2750706 Fax : 0141-2750064/2752986 E-mail: atdcjaipur@gmail.com Ludhiana B-XX-2597/570, Nobal Enclave Ist Floor, Bhaiwala Chowk Ferozpur Road Ludhiana Tel : 0161-2404082/2407850 E-mail: aepcldh@sify.com Tirupur No. 1, 3rd Street, Indra Nagar, Off: Avinashi Road, Tirupur-641603, Tamil Nadu EPABX-0421-2232631/2232634 Fax : 0421-2249630 E-mail: atdctir@dataone.in; aepc27tir@dataone.in Bangalore No.10, Raheja Chambers 12, Museum Road, Bangalore-560 001 EPABX: 55859752 Fax : 55860172 E-mail: atdcbangalore22@rediffmail.com |
Readymade garments. |
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Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics EPC |
Jhansi Castle 4th Floor 7 Cooperage Road Mumbai-400 039 Tel: 022-2021288/2021330 Fax: 022-2026684 Email: chemexcil@vsnl.com |
KOLKATA Kankaria Estate 9th Floor 6, Little Russell Street Kolkata-700 071 Tel: 91 33 22805791 Fax; 91 11 26169891 Bangalore No.19/2, GOKUL, Ist Floor, 6 Main Road, Ghandhinagar, Bangalore-560 009 Tel: 080-22269037 Fax 9180 22260446 Delhi 432, Som Dutt, Chambers II, 4th Floor Bhikaji Cama Palace, New Delhi-110066. Tel:91-11-26160937 Fax 91-11-26169891 Email: chemexclideelhi@vsnlyahoo.com Ahemdabad: 901, Karma, Nr. Mahalaxmi Cross Road, Paldi, Ahemdabad-380007, Tel 91-79-26640223, Fax:91 33 22475562 E mail: chemexcilahd@vsnl.net |
– Dyes, Dye-Intermediates, Coal Tar Chemicals and Alcohol – Basic Inorganic and Organic Chemicals including Ago Chemicals, Oil Field Chemicals – Cosmetics and Toiletries, Essential Oils & Perfumery Compounds, – Agarbattis. – Castor Oil & it’s derivatives
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| 3. | Carpet Export Promotion Council |
Working Office, Niryat Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Rao Tula Ram Marg Opp. Army R R Hospital New Delhi-110 057 Tel : 26153466/26153467 Fax : 26153465 E-mail: cepc@vsnl.com; cepc@airtelbroadband.in Registered Office: Shreejee Complex, Shop No. T-3, Sharma Market, Harola, NOIDA (UP). |
Regional Office: Kaleen Bhawan, 1st Floor Maryadpatti Bhadohi-221401 Distt. Bhadohi (U.P.) Tel : 05414-25975 Fax : 05414-24903 Email: cepc_bhadohi@sify.com |
Handmade/ Handknotted Woollen Carpets, Rugs, Druggets, Durries, Handmade tufted Carpets, Handmade Silk Carpets, Handmade Staple/Synthetic Carpets, Kelem, Schumacks, Namdhas and other Floor Covernings. |
| 4. | Cashew Export Promotion Council of India |
P B No.1709, Chittoor Road Ernakulam South Cochin-682 016 Kerala Tel : 0484-2376459/2376080 Fax : 0484-2377973 E-mail: cepc@cashewindia.org Website :www.cashewindia.org |
– Cashew Kernels – Cashewnut Shell Liquid – Kardanol |
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| 5. | CAPEXIL |
Vanijya Bhavan International Trade Facilitation Centre 3rd Floor 1/1, Wood Street Kolkata-700016 Tel : 033-22890524/0525 Fax : 033-22891724 E-mail: info@capexil.com Website : www.capexil.com |
Eastern Region Vanijya Bhavan International Trade Facilitation Centre 3rd Floor 1/1, Wood Street Kolkata Tel : 033-22890524/0525 Fax : 033-22890537/1724 E-mail: capexler@vsnl.net Northern Region Vandana Building Flat No.4C, 4th Floor 11, Tolstoy Marg New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23356703 Fax : 011-23314486 E-mail: capexiln@bol.net.in Southern Region Rasheed Mansion 408, Anna Salai Chennai-600 006 Tel : 044-28292310, 2829-4713 Fax : 044-28295386 E-mail: capexils@dataone.in Western Region Commerce Centre Block No.D-17, Tardeo Road Mumbai-400 034 Tel : 022-23523410 Fax : 022-23516665 E-mail: capexilm@vsnl.com |
1. Animal By-products 2. Automobile Tyres & Tube 3. Books, Publishing & Printing 4. Bulk Minerals & Ores 5. Cement, Clinkes & Asbestos Cement products 6. Ceramics & Refractories 7. Glass & Glasswares 8. Granites, Natural Stones & Explosives. 9. Graphite Electrodes & Explosives 10. Misc. Products such as : – Gambier Extracts/Myrobalam Extracts/ Cutch Extracts/ Other dyeing & tanning extracts – Fire works – Safety Matches – Activated Carbon – Cocoanut shell Charcoal – Superphosphates Urea – Other Chemical Fertilizers – Hard Aggregates for Floor 11. Ossein, Glue & Gelatine 12. Paints & Allied Products 13. Paper, Board & Paper Products 14. Plywood & Allied Products 15. Processed Minerals 16. Rubber Manufactured Products
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| 6. | The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council |
Engineering Centre, 5th Floor 9 Mathew Road, Behind Opera House Mumbai-400 004 Tel : 022-23632910, 11, 12 Fax : 022-23632914 E-mail: info@texprocil.org Website : www.texprocil.org |
Suit No.36, 3rd Floor Indra Palace, H-Block Connaught Place New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23316168 Fax : 011-23719104 |
– Cotton Yarn & Sewing Thread – Cotton Fabrics (Grey/Bleached & Processed Fabrics) including Yarn Dyed Fabrics: Duck/Canvas, Sheetings, Poplin, Shirting/Suitings, Denims/Drills, Twills/Sateens, Sarees/Dhotis/Terry Fabrics, Furnishings, Voils/Mulls/Muslin, Knit Fabrics – Cotton Made-ups – Bed Linens/Home Furnishings, Terry Towels/Toweling, Bags/Sacks, Curtains/Drapes, Blankets, Table/Toilet/Kitchen, Linens/Napkins, Handkerchiefs/Dusters, Carpets/Mats/Tarpaulins/Tents, Tapes/Narrow Fabrics, Labels, Shawls/Scarves, Rope &* Twine, Drop Cloth, Mosquito Netts/Netting, Embroidered Fabrics/Sarees, Dress Materials, Chaddar/Odhanis, Khangas, Threads/Packing Threads, Others – Raw Cotton
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| 7. | Council for Leather Exports |
CMDA Tower-II, 3rd Floor Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road Egmore Chennai-600 008 Tel: 044-28594367-71 Fax : 044-28594363-64 E-mail: cle@cleindia.com Website: www.leatherindia.org |
Central Regional Office HBTI Campus (Adjacent to Central Bank of India) Nawab Ganj Kanpur-208 002 (U.P.) Tel: 0512-2534198 Fax: 0512-2534197 E-mail : knpcle@sancharnet.in Eastern Regional Office 1-B, First Floor Duckback House 41, Shakespeare Sarani Kolkata-700 017 Tel : 033-22835479/80 Fax : 033-22877270 E-mail: cleer@airtelbroadband.in Northern Regional Office Flat No.6 G&F, Gopala Towers Rajendra Place New Delhi-110 008 Tel : 011-25718516, 25715517 Fax : 011-25752760 E-mail: clenr@bol.net.in Southern Regional Office CMDA Tower-II, 3rd Floor Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road Egmore Chennai-600 008 Tel : 044-28594367-71 Fax : 044-285943263-64 E-mail: cle@cleindia.com Western Regional Office No.11/4, World Trade Centre-I Cuffe Parade Mumbai-400 005 Tel : 022-22184060/22152790 Fax : 022-66335503 E-mail: cleb@mtnl.net.in Agra Extension Office S-6, 2nd Floor, Friends Tower Block No.41-B, Sanjay Place Agra-282 002 Tel : 0562-2852619 Fax : 0562-2854053 Email: cleagra@dataone.in |
Leather & Leather products
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| 8. | Engineering Export Promotion Council |
Vanijya Bhavan(1st Floor) International Trade Facilitation Centre 1/1, Wood Street Kolkata-700 016 Tel : 033-22890651/52 Fax : 033-22890654 E-mail: eepcho@eth.net Website: www.eepcindia.org Territorial Division Vandhna (4th Floor), 11, Tolstoy Marg New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23353353, 23711124/25 Fax : 011-23310920 E-mail: eepcto@eepc.gov.in
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Chennai Greams Dugar (3rd Floor) 149, Greams Road Chennai-600 006 Tel : 044-28295501/28295502 Fax : 044-28290495 E-mail: eepcchennai@airtelmail.in Kolkata Vanijya Bhavan (2nd Floor) International Trade Facilitation Centre, 1/1, Wood Street Kolkata-700 016 Tel : 033-22890673/74 Fax : 033-22890687 E-mail: eepcrokol@vsnl.net Mumbai Centre 1, 12th Floor World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade Mumbai-400 005 Tel : 022-42125500 Fax : 022-42125556 E-mail: eepcmum@mtnl.net.in eepcmum@vsnl.com New Delhi Surya Kiran (4th Floor) 19, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23314171/74 Fax : 011-23317795 E-mail: eepc@spectranet.com mail@eepcrodel.org Sub-Regional Offices Bangalore Vinayaka Complex (2nd Floor) 44/45, Residency Road Cross Bangalore-560 025 Tel : 080-25581396/25588669 Fax : 080-25586914 E-mail: eepcsrob@vsnl.net Hyderabad Soham Mansion (1st Floor) No.5-4-187/3 & 4/4, M G Road Secunderabad-500 003 Tel : 040-27536704 Fax : 040-27536705 E-mail: eepchyd@eth.net Jalandhar Plot Comm. 1, Focal Point Jalandhar-144 004 Tel : 0181-2602264 Fax : 0181-2601124 E-mail: eepcjal@vsnl.com; enggcorp_jld@dataone.in |
1. Machineries and equipments 2. Motor Vehicles 3. Automobile Components 4. Bicycles, Bicycle Components and Accessories 5. Two Wheelers and Three Wheelers 6. Internal Combustion Engines, Compressors and parts thereof 7. Pumps – all types 8. Electric and Home Appliances 9. Hand and Machine Tools 10. Medical, Surgical and Other Instruments 11. Prime Iron & Steel and Products Thereof 12. Non-ferrous Metals and Products Thereof 13. Railway Rolling Stock and Components 14. Builders Hardware 15. Project Exports. 16. Mica & other Mineral based products. 17. Miscellaneous Manufacturers Engineering Products not specified elsewhere.
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| 9. | Electronics & Computer Software EPC |
PHD House, 3rd Floor Ramakrishna Dalmia Wing Opp. Asiad Village New Delhi-110 016 Tel: 26510632, 26964463 Fax: 26853412 Email : esc@vsnl.com Website: www.escindia.in
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– Electronics Hardware: • Consumer electronics • Telecom equipments and services • Electronics instruments (which includes – industrial instruments, office equipments, medical equipments, laboratory equipments, strategic electronic equipments) • Electronics components • Computer hardware • Computer software/services
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| 10. | Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts |
EPCH House, Pocket 6 & 7 Sector-C, LSC, Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110 070 Tel : 011-26134256-57-58 Fax : 011-26135518-19 E-mail: epch@vsnl.com Website: www.epch.com
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-Regional Office-Bangalore Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts 302, 3rd Floor, CEARS Plaza, No. 138, Residency Road, Bangalore TEL: 91-80-22107367 Tele fax:91-80-22107369 Regional Office-Chennai. Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts G-1, Ground Floor “SRM Muthu Enclave” No. 13, Harrington Road, 11th Avenue, (Opp. Pachaiyappas College Wst), Shennoy Nagar, Chennai-600030 Tel : 91-44-26680717 Fax : 91-44-26680718 E-mail: epchsn@satyam.net.in Regional Office- Kolkatta Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Eastern Regional Office A-4, 9th Floor, Chatterjee International Centre, 33-A,Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Kolkatta-700071. Tel : 91-33-22181752, 22716301 Fax : 91-33-22180586 CONTACT REGIONAL OFFICER-EPCH. Regional Office- Moradabad Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Central Regional Office 1B/441, Budh Vihar, Near Honda Showroom, Moradabad-224401 Tel: 91-591-2480075/76 CONTACT REGIONAL OFFICER-EPCH.
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Handicraft Items made of: – Metal Ware – Wood Ware – Handprinted textiles and scarves embroidered and crocheted goods shawls and Art wares – Artistic handmade jewellery/ Imitation jewellery – Lace & Embroidery crafted stones – Jute and Papier machine
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| 11. | Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZ Units |
705, Bhikaji Cama Bhavan Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi-110 066 Tel : 011-26165805/26167042 Fax : 011-26165538 E-mail: epces@vsnl.net
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Chennai MEPZ-Special Economic Zone Ground Floor, Administrative Office Building, Tambaram Chennai-600 045 Tel & Fax : 044-22623456 Email: epceschen@vsnl.net Cochin Cochin Special Economic Zone Administrative Building Ground Floor, Kakkanad Kochi-37 Tel: 0484-2413312 Fax: 0484-2357394 Email: epces@csez.gov.in Kandla (Gujarat) Kandla Special Economic Zone Administrative Building Gandhidham Kutch-370 230 Tel & Fax : 0261-253250 Kolkata Falta Special Economic Zone 2nd MSO Building, 4th Floor Nizam Place Kolkata-700 020 Tel : 033-22874902/22891214 Fax : 033-22877923 Email: epces2003@yahoo.com Mumbai SEEPZ-Special Economic Zone SDF-6, Ground Floor Andheri(East) Mumbai-400 096 Tel : 022-28291343 Email : epceswr@yahoo.com Noida (U.P.) Noida Special Economic Zone 1st Floor, Administrative Block Noida-Dadri Road, Phase-II Noida-201 305 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone Administrative Building Duvvada Visakhapatnam-530 046 Tel: 0891-2541945 Emal: rdvsp.epces@yahoo.com
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100% Export Oriented Units and Special Economic Zone Units |
| 12. | Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) |
Niryat Bhawan Rao Tula Ram Marg Opp. Army Hospital Research & Referral New Delhi-110 057 Tel: 011-46042222/26150101-04 Fax: 011-26148194 Email: fieo@nda.vsnl.net.in\ |
Northern Region Niryat Bhawan, 3rd Floor Rao Tula Ram Marg Opp. Army Hospital Research & Referral, New Delhi-110 057 Tel: 011-46042222/26150101-04 Fax: 011-26148194 Email: fieo@nda.vsnl.net.in\ Eastern Region 6th Floor, 42-A, Shakespeare Sarani Kolkata-700 017 Tel: 033-22831563/64/65/22805780 Fax: 033-22805781 Email: fieoer@vsnl.com Western Region World Trade Centre No.1 11th Floor, Cuffe Parade Mumbai-400 005 Tel: 022-22185093/22183354 Fax: 022-22183875 Email: fieowr@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in Southern Region Spencer Plaza, Unit No.706 7th Floor, 769, Anna Salai Chennai-600 002 Tel: 044-28497766/7755/3333 Fax: 044-28496666 Email: FIEOsr@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in CHAPTERS: Kanpur Chapter C/o Merchants’ Chamber of Uttar Pradesh, 14/76 Civil Lines, Kanpur – 208 001 Phone: +91-9235401118 Fax: +91-512-2531306 E-mail: fieokanpur@gmail.com; fieokanpur@yahoo.co.in Orissa Chapter Second Floor, Ashoka Market Market Complex Station Square Bhubaneswar-751009, Orissa Phone: + 91- 674- 2536 674 Telefax: + 91- 674- 2536 675 Mobile: + 91- 94372 26712 E-mail: fieobbsr@vsnl.net North East Chapter C/o Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. Kismat (Ground Floor) Upland Road Shillong-793003 Telefax : 0364-2504810 Email : fieoner@yahoo.co.in Ahmedabad Chapter 105, SAMEDH, Near Associated Petrol Pump, C G Road, Ahmedabad – 380 006 Phone: 09974040606 Fax: +91-79-40050406 Email : fieoahd@fieo.org fieoahd@airtelbroadband.in Karnataka Chapter 1st Floor, VITC Building, Kasturba Road Bangalore-560 001 Phone: +91-80-22864854 Fax: +91-80-22864855 Email: fieoblr@dataone.in Andhra Pradesh Chapter “Shakar Bhavan” 5-10-174, Fateh Maidan Road Hyderabad 500 004 Phone: +91-40-23210380 Fax: +91-40-23210381 Email: fieoandhra@yahoo.com
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-Status Holders – Services other than Computer Software/ Services, and those specific services as listed in Sl. No.22 of Appendix 2 of Handbook of Procedures Volume-I. – In respect of exporters having their Head Office/ Registered Office in the State of Orissa, RCMC may be obtained from FIEO office in Bhubaneswar. However, exporters of Minor Forest produce may also obtain RCMC from SHEFEXIL
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| 13. | The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council |
Diamond Plaza, 5th Floor 391-A, Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg Mumbai-400 004 Tel : 022-23821801/1806/23806916 Fax : 022-23808752 E-mail: ho@giepcindia.com Website: www.gjepc.org Exhibition Cell G-6, Radhe Vallabh CHS (Modi Chambers) French Bridge Corner, Opp. Opera House Mumbai-400 004 Tel : 022-23894957/20532896/23802788 Fax : 022-23804958 E-mail: iijs@gjepcindia.com; exhibition@gjepcindia.com Website : www.iijs.org, www.gjepc.org.intl
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Delhi F-17-18, Flatted Factories Complex, Jhandewalan New Delhi-110 055 Tel : 011-23614197/23515395 Fax : 011-23675274 E-mail: gjepcnr@vsnl.com; kkduggal@gjepcindia.com; delhi@gjepc india.com Jaipur Rajasthan Chamber Bhavan 3rd Floor, Mirza Ismail Road Jaipur-302 003 Tel : 0141-2568029/2565731 Fax : 0141-2567921 E-mail: gjepcjp_jp1@sancharnet.in; jaipur@gjepcindia.com Chennai Ankur Plaza, 3rd Floor, 52, G N Chetty Road, T Nagar Chennai-600 017 Tel : 044-28155180 Fax : 044-28154526 E-mail: gjepcsr@vsnl.com, Chennai@gjepcindia.com Kolkata Vanijya Bhavan, 6th Floor, Left Wing 1/1, Wood Street Kolkata-700 016 Tel : 03322823630/22823629 Fax : 033-22823629 E-mail: gjepcer@vsnl.com; Kolkata@gjepcindia.com Surat 626-628, Belgium Tower, 6th Floor Ring Road Surat-395 003 Tel : 0261-2435008/2415579 Fax : 0261-7435008 E-mail: gjepc_gr@satyam.net.in; surat@gjepcindia.com
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– Polished & Processed Pearls (real or culture) – Cut & Polished Diamonds – Cut & Polished Coloured Gemstones – Jewellery containing gold, silver, platinum, or palladium and studded with diamonds, coloured gemstones, real or cultured pearls or synthetic/ imitation stones – Cut and Polished Synthetic Stones – Costume/Fashion Jewellery – Silver Filligree Jewellery & Silver Filligree – Rough Diamonds
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| 14. | Handloom Export Promotion Council |
34,Cathedral Garden Road Nungambakkam Chennai Tel: 044-28278879/28276043 Fax: 044-28271761 Email: hepccatp@vsnl.com |
1004, 10th Floor, Padma Tower-1 5, Rajendra Place New Delhi-110 008 Tel: 011-5826965 Tel: 25826965 Fax 25826922 |
All Handloom Products like: Fabrics, Home Furnishings, Carpets, Floor coverings etc. |
| 15. | Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Association EPC (IOPEA) |
78-79, Bajaj Bhavan Nariman Point Mumbai-400 021 Tel:022-22023225/22029295 Fax:022-22029236 Email: info@iopea.org Website: www.iopea.org
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| 16. | The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council |
62, Mittal Chambers Nariman Point Mumbai-200 021 Tel : 022-22049113/22025866/22027662 Fax : 022-22874606 E-mail: isepc@bom2.vsnl.net.in Website : www.silkepc.org
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Natural silks and silk Blends and their products including readymade Garments and Carpets.
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| 17. | Jute Manufacturers Development Council |
3A, Park Plaza 71 Park Street Kolkata-700 016 Tel : 033-22172107/22493825/22263438 Fax : 033-22172456 E-mail: jmdc@jute.com; jmdcindia@vsnl.com Website: www.jmdcindia.com; www.jute.com |
New Delhi Prakash Deep Building Flat No.411 & 412 7, Tolstoy Marg New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23352652/23310884 Fax : 011-23353519 E-mail: jmdcdel@bol.net.in Hyderabad Chenetha Bhawan, Shop No.4 Nampally Hyderabad-500 001 Tel : 040-24656733 Fax : 040-24614918 E-mail: hyd2_jmdchyd@sancharnet.in Chennai: 34, Cathedral Gardens Road, 1st Floor, Nungambakkam Chennai-6000034 Tel:044-28224967 Fax:044-28224462 Email: Jjmdc.chennai@vsnl.com
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Traditional Jute Products : Hessian, Sacking, Carpet Backing Cloth, Yarn Speciality and newly emerging products : Food grade jute cloth/bags, jute geo-textiles Life Style Jute Products : Floor coverings (incl. carpets, mats and Mattings. Shopping & carry bags incl. fancy bags. Jute and jute blended decorative fabrics. Promotional gift items including handicrafts stationery items. Wall hangings |
| 18. | Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council |
101, Aditya Trade Centre Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038 Tel : 040-23735462/66 Fax : 040-23735464 E-mail: info@pharmexcil.com Website: www.pharmexcil.com |
Mumbai 248-A, T V Industrial Estate Unit No.106, 1st Floor S K Ahire Marg, Worli Mumbai-400 030 Tel : 022-24938750/51 Fax : 022-24964912 E-mail: romumbai@pharmexcil.com Delhi 305, Padma Tower-II, 22, Rajendra Place New Delhi-110 008 Tel : 011-41536654/58 Fax : 011-41536658 E-mail: rodelhi@pharmexcil.com
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– Bulk Drugs and its intermediates, – Formulations – Herbal – Ayurvedic, – Unani – Homeopathic medicines – Biotech & biological products – Diagnostics – Surgical – Nutraceuticals & pharma industry related services – Collaborative research – Contract manufacturing – Clinical trials and consultants etc – Pharma related services.
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| 19. | The Plastics Export Promotion Council |
Crystal Tower, Crystal Cooperative Housing Society Limited, Gundivali Road No.3, Off M V Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai-400069 Tel: 022-26833951 Fax: 022-26833953/26834057 Email: plexsr@md.3vsn. |
Regional Office:-New Delhi 703, Hemkunt Chambers- 89, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110 019 Tel: 91-11 26478817/2678819 Fax:91-11- 26478821 Email:plexnr@del3.vsnl.net.in Regional Office-Chennai Rasheed Mension, 3rd Floor, 408, Anna Salai Chennai-600006 Tel:91-44-2829620/28291530 Fax:91-44-28291518 Email:plexr @md3.vsnl.net.in Regional Offfice- Kolkata Vanijay Bhavan, :ITFC” 6th Floor 1/1, Wood Street-Kolkatta-700016 Tel: 91-33-22834497/22834498 Fax:91-33-22834289 Email:plexcoer@giascl 01.vsnl.net.in
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All plastics products covering plastic raw materials: intermediate products like plastic Films, sheets etc .plastic packaging materials including Plastic woven sacks/fabrics/bags & Flexible Intermediate Bulk containers (FIBC’s) Plastic Tarpaulins, plastic consumer items, PVC Leather Cloth/Foam leather, floor coverings (incl. Linoleums), Moulded/soft luggage,FRP/GRP products PVC Rigid/Flexible, Pipe fittings, Toys Dolls and Game, Plastic Electrical Accessories, Laminates, Fishnets. Fishing Lines, Cordage/Ropes/Twines/Yarn/Bristles, PVC fabricated goods, PVC Sheeting/Film, Intraocular Lenses, Spactacle Frames, Hard Resilene Lenses, goggles, Poly-Lines Jute goods, Disposable Syringes, blood/urine bags I.V. sets, Dental products and other medical disposables, Cine X-Ray Films, Plastic bangles/Imitation Jewellery and all products made predominantly of plastic materials by processing raw materials through injecton/blow moulding. Extrusion, calendaring, fabrications and other processes: writing instruments and human hair and products thereof |
| 20. | Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council |
GC-2, Ground Floor, Gundecha Onclave Kherani Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai-400 072 Tel : 022-67254510, 67254497/98 Fax : 022-67254526 E-mail: pdexcilmumbai@yahoo.com Website: www.pdexcil.org
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No.277/1, Sellabana Street Kumalan Kuttai Erode-638 011 Tamil Nadu |
Powerloom products
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| 21. | Project Exports Promotion Council of India |
H-118, Himalaya House, 11th Floor 23, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23722425/23350367 Fax : 011-23312936 E-mail: info@projectexports.com Website: www.projectexports.com
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| 22. | Services Export Promotion Council |
Services Export Promotion Council, #1206, Chiranjiv Tower, 43, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019. Phone:011-26453668,26453666 FAX:011-26453667 Website:-www.servicesepc.com
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1. Health Care Services including services by nurses, physiotherapist and paramedical personnel 2. Educational Services 3. Entertainment Services including audio-visual services 4. Consultancy Services 5. Architectural Services and related services 6. Distribution Services 7. Accounting/ Auditing and Book Keeping Services 8. Environment Services 9. Maritime Transport Services 10. Advertising Services 11. Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling Services/ Management Services 12. Printing and Publishing 13. Legal Services 14. Hotel and tourism related services.
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| 23. | The Sports Goods Export Promotion Council |
2nd Floor, 1E/6, Swami Ram Tirth Nagar Jhandewalan Extension New Delhi-110 055 Tel : 011-23525695, 23516183 Fax : 011-23632147 E-mail: sgepc@vsnl.com Website : www.sportsgoodsindia.org
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Sports Goods Export Promotion council 201, Shakti Nagar, Jalandhar-144 001 Tel: +91-181-2403734 Telefax: +91-181-2403734 E.Mail: rosgepc@jla.vsnl.net.in
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Sports Goods and Toys |
| 24. | Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council |
Vanijya Bhawan International Trade Facilitation Centre 1/1, Wood Street, 2nd Floor Kolkata-700 016 Tel: 033-22834417/22834698/4697 Fax: 033-22834699 Email: sepc@vsnl.net
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– Minor Forest Produce and their value added products. – – In respect of exporters having their Head Office/Registered Office in the North East States, RCMC for all products may be btained from Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council. In respect of exporters having their head office/Registered office in the state of Orissa, exporters of MFP from the state can obtain RCMC from Shefexil.
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| 25. | Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council |
Resham Bhavan 78, Veer Nariman Road Churchgate Mumbai-400 020 Tel : 022-22048797/22048690/22040168/ 22810067/22810068 Fax : 022-22048358/22810091/22810076 E-mail: srtepc@vsnl.com; srtepc@srtepc.org Website: www.synthetictextiles.org
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New Delhi Surya Kiran Building Flat #602, 6th Floor 19, Kasturba Gandhi Marg (Connaught Place) New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23733090 Fax: 011-23733091 Email : delhi@srtepc.org Surat Block No.4D&E, 4th Floor Resham Bhavan, Lal Darwala Surat-395 003 Tel: 0261-4243184 Fax: 0261-2421756 Email : srtepc@yahoo.com; surat@srtepc.org
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Synthetic & Rayon (Man-Made Fibre) Textiles and blends such as Fibre, Yarn, Fabrics and Made-ups covered under ITC (HS) Classification – Chapters 54 to 63 (Excluding Garments) |
| 26. | Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council |
906, New Delhi House 27, Barakhamba Road New Delhi-110 001 Tel : 011-23315512/23315205 Fax : 011-23730182 E-mail: wwepc@bol.net.in; headoffice_wwepc@yahoo.co.in Website: www.wwepcindia.com
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Ludhiana 704/3, Gurdev Nagar Pakhowal Road Ludhiana-141001 Tel : 0161-2430842 Fax : 0161-2405169 E-mail: wwepc@hotmail.com; wwepcindia@yahoo.com Mumbai Churchgate Chambers 5, New Marine Lines Mumbai-400 020 Tel : 022-22624680 Fax : 022-56318561 E-mail: wwepcmumbai@yahoo.co.in; wwepc@vsnl.com
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All types of Wool & Wool Blended Products like Woollen & Acrylic Knitwear, wool & wool blended Shawls, Stoles, Scarves, Mufflers, Rumals, Shoddy Blankets, Fabr4ics, Wool Tops, Woollen Yarn, Wool Hair Belting, Felt, Machine Made Carpets, other Made-ups etc. |
| 27. | Wool Industry Export Promotion Council |
Churchgate Chamber, 7th Floor 5, New Marine Lines Mumbai-400 020 Tel : 022-22624372 Fax : 022-22624675 E-mail: mail@wooltexpro.com Website: www.wooltexpro.com
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Guru Kripa Building, 1st Floor Chowk Katra Parja Near Shastri Market Amritsar-143 006 Email: pankaj@wooltexpro.com Mobile : 09888015536 |
Shoddy & Woollen yarn and Fabrics, Blankets, Wool Tops, Wool Hair Belting, Felt and Machine made carpets, Woven Shawls, Scarves and Stoles. |
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| 28. | Coffee Board |
Post Box No.5366 No.1, Dr Ambedkar Veedhi Bangalore-560 001 Tel : 080-22266991-94 Fax : 080-22255557 E-mail: cofboard@vsnl.com Website: www.indiacoffee.org
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| 29. | Coir Board |
Coir House M G Road Kochi-682 016 Tel : 0484-2351807 Fax : 0484-2354397 E-mail: coir@md2.vsnl.net.in Website: www.coirboard.gov.in
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Delhi C-571, Defence Colony New Delhi-110 024 Tel : 011-24337766 Fax : 011-24337755 Pollachi No.5, Alagappa Lay out Venkatesa Colony Pollachi-642 001 Tel : 0497-2729180 Fax : 04259-227665 Rajahmundry Swaraj Nagar A C Gardens Rajahmundry-533 101 Tel: 0891-2755191 Bangalore No.8, Annexe Building Cunningham Road Bangalore-560 052 Tel : 080-2268538 Fax : 080-22389280 Bhubaneswar Jagamara (Udyogpuri) P O Khandagiri Bhubaneswar – 751030 Orissa Kannur Raja Nilayam, Mele Chowa Kannur-670 006 Tel: 04259-222450 |
Coir and Coir Products
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| 30. | The Rubber Board |
Shastri Road P B No.1122 Kottayam-686 002 Tel : 0481-2353790,2571522,2353311 Fax : 0481-2353790,2353121
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| 31. | Spices Board |
Sugandha Bhavan N H By-Pass, P B No.2277 Palarivattom P.O. Cochin-682 025 Tel : 0484-2333610-16 Fax : 0484-2331429/2334429 E-mail: spicesboard@vsnl.com; mail@indianspices.com Website: www.indianspices.com
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Guntur House No.5-19-12, 4th Line Lakshmipuram Guntur-522 007 Tel : 0863-2354782 Secunderabad 14-A-Old Vasavi Nagar Karkhana Secunderbad-500 015 Tel : 040-27744835/27740436 Guwahati U N Bezbarua Road Silpukhuri Guwahati-781 003 Tel : 0361-2665698/2664228 Fax : 0361-2664225 Ahmedabad 2, Ramvadi Society Near Nirnay Nagar Gharnala, Chandlodia P.O. Ahmedabad-382 481 Tel : 079-27621684/27622126 Fax : 079-27621506 Bangalore 22/1, Rest House Road Bangalore-560 001 Tel : 080-25320354 Karnataka P B No.12, Sangu Nilaya 1st Cross, Mallikarjuna Nagar Sakleshpur-573 134 Tel : 08173-244007/244281 Fax : 08173-244124 Myladumpara Myladumpara Kailasanadu P O 685 553 Idukki Dt. Tel : 04868-237268 Fax : 04868-237285 Mumbai Unit No.1, Plot No.9 & 10 Banking Complex Building-II Near Commodity Exchange Sector-19-A, Vashi Mumbai-400 703 Tel : 022-27843093 Fax : 022-27841116 New Delhi 111, A Defence Colony New Delhi-110 024 Tel : 011-24333235/24332045 Fax: 022-24335041 Gangtok Diesel Power House Road P B No.85 Gangtok-737101 Tel : 03592-202230/231307 Fax: 03592-201418/222707 Bodinayakanur Kurangani Road Bodinayakanur-625513 Theni Dist. Tel : 04546-280317/281397 Fax: 04546-281397 Chennai No.11/3008, 1st Floor Second Street, 13th Main Road Z Block, Shanthi Colony Anna Nagar Chennai-600 040 Tel : 044-26201341 Fax: 044-26264314 Kolkata 195-A, Park Street Kolkata-700 017 Tel : 033-22804 Fax: 033-22879736
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Cardamom, Pepper, Chilly, Ginger, Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Celery, Aniseed, Bishopsweed, Caraway, Dill, Cinnamon, Cassia, Garlic, Curry Leaf, Kokkam, Mint, Mustard, Parsley, Pomegranate seed, Saffron, Vanilla, Tejpat, Pepper long, Star Anise, Sweet flag, Greater Galanga, Horse-raddish, Caper, Clove, Asafoetida, Cambodge, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Bay leaf, Lovage, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Mace, Basil, Poppy Seed, All-Spice, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Thyme, Oregano, Tarragon, Tamarind. In any form including curry powders, spice oil, oleoresins and other mixtures where spice content is predominant. |
| 32. | Tea Board |
14, Biplabi Trilokya Maharaj Sarani Kolkata-700 001 Tel: 033-22215717/22255134 Fax: 033-22215715 Email : tboardcp@cal3.vsnl.net.in
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Azad Bhawan (3rd Floor) 4E/14,Jhandewalan Extn. New Delhi – 110055 TelL011) 52-4338 Telex : 031-62896 ”Resham Bhawan” 78, Veer Nariman Road Mumbai – 400020 TelL022) 2041699 No.3 Blacker’s Road (3rd Floor) ”Vijaya Complex” (Mount Road) Chennai – 600002 TelL044)840640 Indira Gandhi Road, Willingdon Island Cochin-682003 KERALA TelL0484) 66-6523 (0484)66-6648 Tlx:04846284 ”G.B.Road,” P.O.Kunjaban Agartala-799001 Tripura TelL0381)22-4182, “SHELWOOD” Coonoor Library Rd. Post Box No.6. Coonoor-643101, Nilgiris, South India TelL0423)21638/20316 Fax:0423-22332 Tlx:0853-213 Club Road, P.O. Silchar-788001 Dist.Cachar(Assam) TelL03842)32518 College Road Kottayam-686001 Kerala TelL0481)56-7391 Fax 0481-567391 ”Pradhan Bhawan” Hakimpara, Siliguri, Darjeeling TelL0353)420579 Fax :0353 -420579 Nehru Park Jorhat-785001, Assam TelL0376)320501 U.N.Bezbarua Road Silpukhurl, Guwahati-781003 Assam TelL0361)54-7969 (0361)54-2974 Telex:235-2416 Fax: 0361-547969 S.A.S. House (2nd Floor, Flat No. 4,6B,Sapru Marg, Lucknow 226001 TelL0522)224-960 Ganesh Ghat, Holding No. 1782 P.O. Tezpur-784001 Dist. Sonitpur (Assam) TelL03712)20144 Mission Road Palampur-176061, Kangra Himachal Pradesh TelL01894) 30524 Fax: 01894-30524 Jashbhai F Patel Building (3rd Floor) Chock Katra Ahuwalia Amritsar-143001,Punjab. Tel: (0183)551627 (0183)558515 (0183)543660 Fax: (0183)228138 |
Tea and its products
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| 33. | Tobacco Board |
P B No.322, Grand Trunk Road P B No.322, Grand Trunk Road Guntur-522 004 Andhra Pradesh Tel : 0863-2358399/2358068 Fax : 0863-2354232 E-mail: info@indiantobacco.com Website: www.indiantobacco.com
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Unmanufactured Tobacco – Flue cured Virginia – Light Soil Burley – Sun cured country – Chewing Tobacco – Bidi Tobacco – Cigar Tobacco – HDBRG Manufactured Tobacco products – Cigarettes – Cigars – Cigarillos – Beedis – Cut tobacco – Chewing tobacco – Hookah tobacco paste – Snuff
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| 34. | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority |
3rd Floor, NCUI Building 3, Siri Institutional Area August Kranti Marg (Opp. Asiad Village) New Delhi-110 016 Tel : 011-26513204/23514052/23534191 Fax : 011-26534870 E-mail: headq@apeda.com
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Mumbai 4th Floor, Unit No.3 & 4 Banking Complex, Bldg. No.11 Sector-19/A, Vashi New Mumbai-400 705 Tel : 022-27840949/27845442 Fax : 022-27842273 E-mail: apedamum@vsnl.net Kolkata Mayukh Bhavan, Bidhan Nagar Kolkata-700 091 Tel : 033-23378363 Fax : 033-23378680 E-mail: agri8680@dataone.in; apedacal@giascl01.vsnl.net.in Hyderabad 8th Floor, Chandra Vihar Building M J Road Hyderabad-500 001 Tel : 040-24745940 Fax : 040-24745947 E-mail: hyd_apedahyd@sancharnet.in Bangalore 12/1/1, Palace Cross Road Bangalore-560 020 Tel : 080-23343425/23368272 Fax : 080-23364560 E-mail: apedablr@vsnl.net
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1. Fruits, Vegetable and their products 2. Meat and meat products 3. Poultry and poultry products 4. Dairy products 5. Confectionary, biscuits and bakery products 6. Honey, jiggery and sugar products 7. Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds 8. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages 9. Cereals and cereals products 10. Groundnuts, peanuts and walnut 11. Pickles, chutneys and papads 12. Guar Gum 13. Floriculture and floriculture products 14. Herbal and medicinal plants
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| 35. | Marine Products Export Development Authority |
P B No.4272, Panampilly Nagar P O Panampilly Avenue Kochi-682 036 Kerala Tel: 0484-2311979/803/901/854, 2314468, 2315065, 2313415, 2315309 Fax : 0484-2313361/4467, 2312812, 2312036 Email : mpeda@mpeda.nic.in; mpeda@vsnl.com; mpeda@asianetonline.net Website: www/mpeda
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REGIONAL OFFICES. The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Mulavukad Panchayath Ward No.XII, Vallarpadam, Kochi-682 031. Kerala Tel: 91 484 2290107/2381910 Fax: 9l 484 2381920 Cabe: MARINE AUTHORITY Email: mpedaro@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority No. AH – 125, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai- 600101 Tamilnadu Tel: 91 44 26543603 Fax: 91 44 26543604 Cable : MARINE AUTHORITY E.Mail chempeda@vsnl.net The Marine products Export Development Authority 4 B Maruti Buildings, 12, UN Brahmachari Street (Loudon Street) Kolkata – 700 017, West Bengal Tel: 91 33 22875908 Fax: 91 33 22871181 Cable: MARINE AUTHORITY E.Mail : mpedacal@dataone.in; mpeda@wib.nic.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, 6th Floor, Regent Chambers, Jamanlal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point Mumbai-400 021. Tel: 91 22 22831399, 22021540 Fax: 91 22 22834354 Cable: MARINE AUTHORITY Email: mummpeda@mtnl.net.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, 48-7-9 Rama Talkies Road, 1st Floor, Srinagar, Visakhapatnam-530 016, Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 91 891 2701134 Fax: 91 891 2552077 Cable : MARINE AUTHORITY Email: mpeda@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Sukh Shanty Building, 1st Floor, Bhidiya, Veraval- 362 269 Gujarat State. Tel: 91 2876 231429 Fax: 91 2876 232121 Cable: MARINE AUTHORITY Email: vermpeda_ad1@sancharnet.in Sub-Regional Offices The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Door No.131 – 15, Ward No.13, 1st Floor, Kelle Court, Panje Mangesh Rao Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore-575 001, Karnataka State, Tel: 91 824 2440360 Fax: 91 824 2440360 Cable: MARINEAUTHORITY Email: mngmpeda@sancharnet.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Flat No.306, Kerala State Housing Board, Q S Road, Chinnakada, Quilon-691 001, Kerala State. Tel:91 474 2764554 Fax: 91 474 2764554 Cable: MARINE AUTHORITY Email: mpedaklm@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, A-1, Ground Floor, Lake Plaza, Opp.Panaji PDA Office, Mala, Panaji, Goa – 403 001. Tel: 91 832 2224283 Fax: 91 832 2224283 Cable: MARINE AUTHORITY Email: mpedagoa@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, No. 106-J/37, 2nd Street, Millerpuram, Tuticorin – 628 008, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 91 461 2310602 Fax: 91 461 2310602 Cable: MARINE AUTHORITY Email: tutmpeda@sancharnet.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, N-6/452, Ground Floor, IRC Village, Jayadev Vihar, Opp: to Crown Hotel Entrance, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar- 751 015. Telefax: 91 674 2550161 Cable: PRAWN FARM E Mail: mpedasro@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, 1st Floor, Amjad Ali Hujahan Manzil, Nabagiri Road, Chandmeri Guwahati – 781 003, Assam. Tel: 91 361 2663083 Email: mpedaghy@hotmail.com Regional Centres The Marine Products Export Development Authority Mulavukad Panchayath, Ward No. VII, Vallarpadom P.O. Kochi – 682 031, Kerala State. Tel: 91 484 2369499 Fax: 91 484 2369499 CABLE : MARINE FARM Email: rckochimpeda@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, N/6/452 IInd Floor, IRC Village, Jayadev Vihar,Opp: Crown Hotel Entrace,Nayappalli, Bhubaneswar – 751 015, Orissa. Tele: 0674 2555360 Telefax: 0674 2550130 Cable: PRAWN FARM Email: bbsmpeda@dataone.in; bhumpeda@sancharnet..in The Marine Products Export Development Authority. Ist Floor, 33-25-35, Bellapu Sobhanadri Street, Surya Rao Pet Vijayawada – 520 002, Andhra Pradesh Tel: 91 866 2433050 Fax: 91 866 2432122 Cable : MARINE FARM Email: vjwvjwmpeda@sancharnet.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Plot No.32, Nirmal Nagar Vallam No.1 Road, Opp. CWC Thanjavur-613 007, Tamil Nadu Email: thampeda@sancharnet.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Ekta Building No.1, 3rd Floor, Above HDFC Bank, Tithal Road Valsad- 396 001, Gujarat State. Tel: 91 2632 253740 Fax: 91 2632 242642 Cable: MARINE FARM Email: valmpeda@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, 41, Trifed Tower, 4th Floor, P.B.No.56, Plot No.3, Sector 17, Cidco Area, Mumbai – Pune Highway Panvel (W) Navi-Mumbai-410 206, Maharashtra State. Tele: 91 22 27481481 Fax: 9122 27481482 Cable: MARINE FARM Email: panmpeda@vsnl.net Sub-Regional Centre The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Plot No.161/1, 3rd Floor, Ultadanga, VIP Road Kolkata – 700 054, West Bengal. Tel: 91 33 23551149 Fax: 91 33 23553668 Cabe: MARINE FARM Email: marine1149@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Plot No.126, HIG, Bindumadha New KHB Colony, Habbuwada, Karwar-581 306. Tel: 91 8382 220805 Fax: 91 8382 220805 Cable: PRAWN FARM Email: mpedakwr@dataone.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Trinethra Complex, Pattabi Plaza, JP Road Bhimavaram-534 201 Andhra Pradesh. Tel: 91 8816 233810 Fax: 91 8816 226410 Email: elr_bhimpeda@sancharnet.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Noble Arcade 1st Floor, Bldg. No. SB-764-Z2, Kayyath Damodaran Road, Opp. Sub-Registrar Office, Kannur-670 002, Kerala. Tel: 91 497 2707672 Email: knrmpeda@dataone.in; qclabnir@sancharnet.in Trade Promotion Offices The Marine Products Export Development Authority, YWCA of Delhi Complex, Administrative Building, Ashoka Road New Delhi – 110 001 Tel: 91 11 2334 7464 Fax: 91 11 2334 7465 Email: mpeda@nic.in The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Trade Promotion Office, 7th Floor Daiichi Maruthaka Building, 16 – 12, Ginza, 6 Chome Chuo-Ku, Tokyo- 104, Japan. Tel: + 81 33 5453247 / 335453774 Fax: + 81 33 5418616 Cable: MPEDAIND Email: mpeda@twics.co.ip The Marine Products Export Development Authority, 401, East, 34th Street, APT S-8B, NY-10016, 17, Battery Place New York, NY 10004 USA. Tel: 001(212) 425 9437 (O) 001(212) 8891625(R) Telex: RCA 23-226551 Cable: YEMPEDA Fax: 001-212-363 3456 Email: mpeda@aol.com
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Role of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
The main role of EPCs is to promote exports from India. This includes a number of activities, such as:
- Providing information and advice to exporters: EPCs provide exporters with information about the global market, including market trends, buyer preferences, and trade regulations. They also provide advice on export-related matters, such as documentation, financing, and logistics.
- Organizing trade fairs and exhibitions: EPCs organize trade fairs and exhibitions in India and abroad to showcase Indian products and services to potential buyers.
- Providing financial assistance to exporters: EPCs provide financial assistance to exporters in the form of loans, grants, and subsidies. This assistance can help exporters to cover the costs of exporting, such as product development, marketing, and transportation.
- Advocating for the interests of exporters: EPCs advocate for the interests of exporters with the government and other stakeholders. This includes lobbying for policies that are favorable to exporters and resolving any problems that exporters may face.
Is the Export Promotion Council a Statutory Body?
EPCs are not statutory bodies, but they are recognized by the government as important organizations for promoting exports from their respective sectors or industries. EPCs are usually set up as non-profit organizations, and they are funded by the government and their members.
Functions of EPCs
Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) have various functions aimed at promoting exports and supporting exporters. These functions can be summarized as follows:
- Promoting Exports: EPCs have the primary objective of promoting exports from the country. They focus on specific groups of products and work towards increasing their market share in targeted high-growth markets while sustaining it in traditional markets.
- Assisting in Incentive schemes: EPCs help exporters in availing benefits from incentive schemes announced in the Foreign Trade Policy. They issue RCMC certificates, which are necessary for exporters to access these benefits.
- Facilitating Market Expansion: EPCs assist exporters in expanding their reach and entering new markets. They have branches and offices in foreign countries, which can be particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized manufacturers who may not have the resources to do this on their own.
- Strengthening International Relations: EPCs organize delegations to key foreign countries to strengthen or diversify exports in those markets. This helps in building relationships with potential buyers and exploring new business opportunities.
- Providing Timely Information: EPCs keep exporters informed about the latest trends, opportunities, and changes in trade policies in international markets. They provide valuable market intelligence to help exporters make informed decisions.
- Liaisoning With Trade Communities: EPCs act as a bridge between exporters and the government. They identify the needs and issues faced by exporters and represent their concerns to the government. This helps in shaping effective trade policies and addressing challenges faced by exporters.
- Assisting in Policy-Making: EPCs collect comprehensive data on exports in their respective sectors and provide it to the government. This data helps in formulating trade policies and strategies that support exporters.
- Supporting Exporters in Various Aspects: EPCs provide assistance to exporters in areas such as technology upgradation, product quality improvement, design enhancement, adherence to standards and specifications, product development, and innovation.
In order to maximize the potential of EPCs and boost India’s export performance, policymakers should revisit the export promotion strategy and empower EPCs to play a more significant role in today’s dynamic global market. By doing so, EPCs can contribute to broadening India’s export base, increasing market share, and enhancing the image of India as a reliable supplier of high-quality goods and services in international markets.
Benefits of EPCs
The benefits of EPCs include:
- Access to Information: EPCs provide exporters with access to information on potential export markets, demand for specific products or services, and export procedures.
- Export Promotion Activities: EPCs organize export promotion activities such as trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meets, which provide exporters with opportunities to showcase their products and services to potential buyers.
- Networking Opportunities: EPCs provide exporters with networking opportunities with other exporters, buyers, and government officials.
- Export Documentation and Procedures: EPCs provide guidance to exporters on export documentation and procedures, which can help to reduce the time and cost of exporting.
Steps to Become a Member of the APEC
Becoming a member of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) in India involves the following steps:
Eligibility Check: Ensure that your business meets the eligibility criteria set by the AEPC. Typically, businesses engaged in the manufacturing or export of apparel and related products are eligible for membership.
Obtain Importer Exporter Code (IEC): Before applying for AEPC membership, you need to have a valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC) issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Application Submission: Visit the official website of the AEPC and navigate to the membership section. Download the membership application form and fill it out with accurate and complete details.
Required Documents: Gather the necessary documents to support your membership application. Commonly required documents include IEC certificate, registration certificate of your business, PAN card, bank details, and export performance details.
Application Fee: Pay the prescribed membership application fee. The fee may vary based on the category of membership you are applying for (regular, associate, etc.).
Submit Application: Submit the completed application form along with the required documents and payment of the application fee to the AEPC office or through their online portal.
Application Review: The AEPC will review your application, and if all requirements are met, they will process your membership request.
Membership Approval: Once your application is approved, you will receive a membership certificate from the AEPC. Congratulations, you are now a member of the Apparel Export Promotion Council!
Documents Required for APEC Registration
To become a member of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) in India, you will typically need the following documents:
Importer Exporter Code (IEC): A valid IEC issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is mandatory for exporting goods from India. It serves as your unique identification number for international trade.
Business Registration Certificate: You will need to provide a copy of the registration certificate of your business, such as a company registration certificate (for companies) or partnership deed (for partnerships).
PAN Card: A copy of your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, which is issued by the Income Tax Department, is required for tax-related purposes.
Bank Details: Provide your bank account details, including the bank name, account number, and branch address.
Export Performance Details: If your business has prior export experience, you may be asked to submit export performance details to showcase your previous export activities and achievements.
Passport Size Photographs: Usually, a couple of passport-size photographs are required for documentation and identification purposes.
Membership Application Form: Fill out the AEPC membership application form with accurate and complete information.
Registering with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
Registering with an EPC has many benefits for exporters. The registration and membership rules are governed by the Foreign Trade Policy and the EPCs’ Memorandum of Understanding and Articles of Association.
One of the key benefits of registering with an EPC is that it allows exporters to obtain a Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC). This is a key document for exporters as they cannot claim the benefits of incentive schemes announced in the Foreign Trade Policy without an RCMC. Once issued, it is valid for 5 years.
EPCs are authorized to issue RCMCs. For example, a leather exporter may apply for an RCMC with the Council for Leather Exports, while a pharmaceutical exporter must register with the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council. This makes it easy for exporters to register with their respective product/service promotion councils.
However, in the case of multi-product exporters (who export two or more products each belonging to different industries and whose main line of business is not settled) or if an export product is not covered under any of the export promotion councils, the government has authorized FIEO to issue RCMCs. This means that all multi-product exporters (who have not yet decided on their main line of business) or exporters whose products are not covered under any of the EPCs can apply for an RCMC with FIEO.
For multi-product exporters whose registered office or head office is located in the North Eastern States, an RCMC can be obtained from the Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council (except for products covered under APEDA, Spices Board, and Tea Board).
Here are some of the benefits of registering with an EPC:
- Access to information and advice on export-related matters
- Support for export promotion activities
- Access to financial assistance
- Representation of interests with the government and other stakeholders
Conclusion
Registering with an EPC can be a great way for exporters to get the support they need to succeed in the global market. Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, Vakilsearch can help you with all of your export needs. We offer a wide range of services, including:
- Legal advice on export-related matters: Our team of experienced lawyers can help you with everything from drafting contracts to navigating export regulations.
- Trademark registration: We can help you register your trademarks in India and abroad, so that you can protect your intellectual property.
- Intellectual property (IP) due diligence: We can help you conduct IP due diligence on potential partners or buyers, to ensure that your IP is safe.
- Export finance: We can help you find the right financing options for your export needs.
- Export Business Plan: We can help you develop and execute an export business plan, so that you can reach new customers around the world.
If you are serious about exporting, then you need to partner with Vakilsearch. We can help you every step of the way, from getting started to growing your business. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
FAQ
Who generates EPC?
EPCs are generated by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs). EPCs are government agencies that are responsible for promoting exports from India. There are currently 23 EPCs in India, each of which is responsible for promoting exports of a particular product or group of products.
What is the role of ECGC and export promotion council?
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) is a government-owned corporation that provides insurance cover to exporters against the risk of non-payment by overseas buyers. ECGC also provides credit information and risk assessment services to exporters. Export promotion councils (EPCs) are government agencies that are responsible for promoting exports from India. EPCs provide exporters with a range of services, including market research, trade fair participation, and financial assistance.
Who is the chairman of export promotion council?
The chairman of the APEC is appointed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The current chairman of the Export Promotion Council is Mr. Narendra Goenka.
Who regulates export in India?
The export of goods and services from India is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has a number of bodies that are responsible for regulating exports, including the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), and the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC).
