Director General of Foreign Trade at Vadodara.  With globalization came a gradual shift from a controlled economy with stringent procedures to a relatively free economy, integrated with global markets. Exim Club too shifted its thrust to becoming a trade facilitator. 

The recent upheavals created by the inflated oil prices and the disturbances in the global markets due to slowing down of many leading economies have warranted changes in strategies for survival and growth in international trade.

Trade and industry needs to focus on:

It is with the objective of providing a forum to achieve the above goals that the new Executive Committee has assumed the responsibilities as of July 2008.     Ideas and suggestions from the members in this regard are welcome.      We propose to organize interactions with visiting trade delegations and invite trade commissioners of the foreign high commissions in India.     Close association with other trade organizations, local as well as those in other states, will help us conduct joint programmes of mutual interest as well as provide a larger platform for us to take up issues with concerned authorities.    Sessions for imparting training by experts in exim matters are planned and it is expected that large numbers will take advantage of these programs.      An excellent library with key reference books and periodicals will be started for the benefit of members.    Internet facility with facilities to download relevant information regarding markets, products, regulations, etc. will be available in this library.

We look forward to active participation from the members and they should take full advantage of the facilities created.