The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India

<h3>ASSOCHAM: The Knowledge Architect Of Corporate India</h3><p><strong>Evolution of Value Creator</strong></p><p>ASSOCHAM initiated its endeavour of value creation for Indian industry in 1920. Having in its fold more than 300 Chambers and Trade Associations, and serving more than 4 lakh members from all over India. It has witnessed upswings as well as upheavals of Indian Economy, and contributed significantly by playing a catalytic role in shaping up the Trade, Commerce and Industrial environment of the country.<br /><br />Today, ASSOCHAM has emerged as the fountainhead of Knowledge for Indian industry, which is all set to redefine the dynamics of growth and development in the technology driven cyber age of 'Knowledge Based Economy'.<br /><br />ASSOCHAM derives its strength from its Promoter Chambers and other Industry/Regional Chambers/Associations spread all over the country.</p><p><strong>Vision</strong></p><p>Empower Indian enterprise by inculcating knowledge that will be the catalyst of growth in the barrierless technology driven global market and help them upscale, align and emerge as formidable player in respective business segments.</p><p><strong>Mission</strong></p><p>As a representative organ of Corporate India, ASSOCHAM articulates the genuine, legitimate needs and interests of its members. Its mission is to impact the policy and legislative environment so as to foster balanced economic, industrial and social development. We believe education, IT, BT, Health, Corporate Social responsibility and environment to be the critical success factors.</p><p><strong>Members - Our Strength</strong></p><p>ASSOCHAM represents the interests of more than 3,00,000 direct and indirect members. Through its heterogeneous membership, ASSOCHAM combines the entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen of owners with management skills and expertise of professionals to set itself apart as a Chamber with a difference. Currently, ASSOCHAM has 60 Expert Committees covering the entire gamut of economic activity in India. It has been especially acknowledged as a significant voice of Indian industry in the field of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Telecom, Banking &amp; Finance, Company Law, Corporate Finance, Economic and International Affairs, Tourism, Civil Aviation, Corporate Governance, Infrastructure, Energy &amp; Power, Education, Legal Reforms, Real Estate &amp; Rural Development etc.</p><p><strong>Creating Knowledge for Competitive Advantage</strong></p><p>21st century has aligned Indian industry to global market economy. Business operations in international market environment have presented Indian industry new challenges where safeguarding knowledge of technology and innovations through patents play a pivotal role. The overall perspective of corporate management has seen a turnaround of 360 degrees where new variables are emerging at turbulent pace. In this new era, ASSOCHAM has emerged as a key differentiator for dissemination of tactical and strategic business intelligence that drives initiatives for market consolidation and developmental growth.<br /><br />ASSOCHAM is all geared up to leverage its strength of its exhaustive understanding of various global markets and provides strategies and opportunities to its members for overall development and optimized usage of 'Knowledge Based Resources'.</p><p><strong>Providing Road Map for Pragmatic Growth</strong></p><p>Pursuant to alignment with Global Economy, various spheres of Indian economy have attained a visible growth, consistency and have catapulted it to the position of fastest growing economy in the world. A number of geo-political factors are responsible for this growth, but the most influential one is the enormous HR capital base of highly skilled managerial and technical manpower. ASSOCHAM is committed to help accomplish the targeted economic growth.</p><p><strong>Generating Consensus on Core Issues</strong></p><p>ASSOCHAM has always laid impetus on building a 'broad consensus on fiscal discipline &amp; prudence' leading to an acceptance that trade in global matrix is beneficial for economy's growth. Various committees of ASSOCHAM have organized dedicated sessions on emerging areas of contemporary importance viz. Wealth Maximization

<p><strong>Services to Members include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Close interaction</strong> with ASSOCHAM&rsquo;s renowned Members, Central &amp; State Governments, international agencies and academia.</li><li><strong>Assistance to&nbsp; trade and industry</strong> in becoming competitive in national and international markets.</li><li><strong>Promotion of international trade</strong> through meetings with visiting foreign business delegations, participation in Trade Fairs/Exhibitions and&nbsp; business delegations abroad.</li><li><strong>Expert advice</strong> on diverse subjects such as industrial growth, monetary and fiscal policy, exchange rate policy, economic planning, taxation and corporate laws.</li><li><strong>Regular and timely information</strong> on latest national and international policies Govt. Legislations and technical developments.</li><li><strong>Generating awareness</strong> and gathering public support regarding specific aspects of business for overall business development.</li><li><strong>Analysis of legislation: </strong>Helping policy makers, foreign investors and trade and industry.</li><li><strong>Platform to interact</strong> and gain professional knowledge through seminars, workshops and round table meetings.</li><li><strong>Total Quality Management Cell (TQMC):</strong> Organises seminars/workshops/training programmes on TQM, ISO 9000,&nbsp; ISO 14000, TPM and related topics.&nbsp; Provides guidance in adoption of lean operation practices including ISO 9000, ISO 14000.&nbsp; Networks with other operational bodies towards promoting new concepts of management.</li><li><strong>Energy Efficiency Centre :</strong> An Energy Efficiency and Conservation Promotion, Guidance, Counselling and Consultancy Centre functioning at ASSOCHAM disseminates information about energy efficiency measures and provides guidance in financing energy efficiency projects.</li><li><strong>Participate in the Expert Committees/Task Forces of ASSOCHAM</strong> ASSOCHAM has more than 100 National Councils which regularly take up the Issues of its Members interest in various fields with the Policy Makers.</li><li><strong>Redressal of general/common problems</strong> of Members at Central/State Government levels and other Institutions.</li><li><strong>Networking with</strong> Indian missions and counterpart organizations across the globe.</li><li><strong>Assist identifying joint venture</strong> partners at various national and international events organized by ASSOCHAM.</li><li><strong>Web Services</strong>:&nbsp; information on important events organised by ASSOCHAM and other activities, press releases, membership, etc.</li><li><strong>Quick Mail Service</strong>:&nbsp; QMS (Weekly) makes available to members government notifications, circulars, reports, etc.</li><li><strong>Opportunity to gain mileage</strong> by becoming a sponsor/co-sponsor of ASSOCHAM events.</li><li><strong>Access to ASSOCHAM periodicals/publications: </strong>Assocham Bulletin, Overseas Business Contacts, Parliamentary Digest, News &amp; Views Weekly etc.</li><li><strong>Access to library, Study Reports &amp; Data.</strong></li><li><strong>Access to use Conference and Meeting Room facilities of Centrally located at</strong> concessional rates at Centrally Airconditioned ASSOCHAM House, New Delhi.</li><li><strong>ASSOCHAM Business Directory</strong> : Complete profile of your organization vis-&agrave;-vis full address, telephone/fax numbers, email id, name of the chief executive, details of manufacturing/trading activities, etc. is published in the ASSOCHAM Business Directory.&nbsp; This directory is usually brought out every year and circulated to Ministries, Government Offices, Promoter Chambers and Ordinary Members throughout the country.&nbsp; In addition, it is sent to all our Embassies/High Commissions and counterpart organizations abroad.&nbsp; ASSOCHAM has a direct and indirect membership of over 200,000 corporates throughout the country.&nbsp; This would mean a wide publicity free of cost.</li><li>Certification of Export documents including Certificate of origin, Visa Recommendation Letters for business promotion visits abroad.</li><li>Escort Service to Entrepreneurs setting up new projects and Technology upgradation.</li><li>Developmental programmes with special focus on Human Resources and Industrial Relations.</li><li>Concessional fee for participating in various paid programmes organised by ASSOCHAM.<ul><li>Nomination of Member's Representative on Committees/Advisory Forums constituted by the Central/State Governments.</li></ul></li></ul>