CHEMEXCIL
Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council
(Set-up by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India)
Jhansi Castle, 4th floor, 7-Cooperage Road,   Mumbai - 400 001.

Tel:  +91-22- 69821200-206
info@chemexcil.in Web : https://chemexcil.in

EPC:LIC:PW-AS:SEMINAR:FTA-ROO:2025-26:453               20th June 2025

ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

(IMPORTANT)

Dear Members,

You may be aware that the Indian Government is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreements (BTIAs) with key global partners, especially with the European Union and the United States, among the top export destinations for India's chemical industry.

With over 14 FTAs currently in force, including recent agreements with the UK, European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the UAE, and Australia, it is very important to create awareness amongst Council’s member-exporters focusing on the importance of these agreements for trade.

In this context, we are delighted to announce that CHEMEXCIL, in collaboration with the Centre for Research in International Trade (CRIT), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, is organizing a full-day workshop on “The Importance of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Bilateral Trade Agreements (BTAs) for the exports of Indian Chemical Sector”.

The aim of this workshop is to empower Indian Chemical exporters with knowledge to effectively address queries from the Department of Commerce on tariffs, Product Specific Rules (PSRs), Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs), and Trade Measures (TMs). Leverage FTAs to enhance exports of Indian chemicals to partner countries. And Provide actionable inputs for their product sectors to secure better market access during bilateral negotiations.

The workshop will cover following important topics by faculties from CRIT

•                     Modalities of Free Trade Agreements and Bilateral Agreements
•                     TBTS and Safety Standards for the Indian Chemical Industry
•                     Importance of Rules of Origin in FTAs/BTAs
•                     Case studies

The details of the workshop are as under

•                     Date & Day : 11th July 2025 (Friday)
•                     Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Breakfast & Lunch Included)
•                   Venue: The Prive Banquet, Hotel Orchid, 70-C, Nehru Road, Near Mumbai Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai – 400099
•                   Speakers: Faculty from Centre for Research in International Trade (CRIT), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi
•                   Participation fees –To defray a part of expenses, a nominal participation fee is being charged as under

•                     Terms of Payment: Advance (Online) on link
https://chemexcil.in/eventsPortal/payonline/MTE

OR NEFT on following bank details

• • Name of Account:               CHEMEXCIL SBI A/C. NO. 10996680758

  • Name and address of Bank:  STATE BANK OF INDIA, MUMBAI MAIN BRANCH

  • Type of Account:                Current

  • IFSC CODE:                       SBIN000030

• Registration - https://forms.gle/2idFsPif5QuHX8az6  (Prior registration is mandatory)

Detailed agenda / program will be shared with confirmed participants (Full-day event with multiple sessions, followed by lunch).

Members, this workshop is a valuable opportunity for you to gain insights into the strategic importance of FTAs and BTAs, empowering you to contribute effectively to trade negotiations and enhance export opportunities for your product sector. We encourage all members to participate in this insightful session.

For any queries / details, please contact; Ms. Amrita Sharma, Assistant Director on amrita@chemexcil.in  or Ms Shobitha Salian, LDC - shobitha@chemexcil.in . 

We look forward to your active participation.

Thanks and Regards,

Raghuveer Kini
Director General
CHEMEXCIL