ITFOI — International Trade Forum of India

What we do

Investment facilitation, advisory, consulting, incubation, research & networking

Six integrated services designed to bring global investment into India, help members stay compliant, grow with confidence and reach new markets.

01

World capital, Indian opportunity

Strategic Global Investment Facilitation

Bringing the world to India — connecting overseas investors, buyers and institutions to Indian opportunity, and helping Indian enterprise attract the capital it needs to scale.

Investor connects
Joint ventures
India entry

What it includes

  • Investor connects and matchmaking between global capital and Indian sectors
  • Support for overseas businesses entering India — partners, locations, clearances and local representation
  • Facilitation for foreign investment, joint ventures and strategic partnerships
  • Sector roadshows and investment conversations in India and abroad
  • Hand-holding from the first meeting to establishment on the ground
02

Included with membership

Advisory

Helping members understand and stay compliant with policies, regulations and government schemes that affect their industry.

Compliance
Clarity
Gov. access

What it includes

  • A dedicated advisory desk and helpline for member queries
  • Regular circulars and briefings on new laws, labour codes, taxation and industry policy
  • Interpretation guidance on regulatory changes as they happen
  • Acting as a bridge between members and government departments on specific issues

Advisory support is a core service included in membership, at no extra charge.

03

Specialist engagements

Consulting

Deeper support for specific business needs — feasibility studies, market-entry advice, techno-commercial reports and help with subsidy or scheme applications.

Feasibility
Market entry
Subsidies

What it includes

  • Delivered by our in-house team or a panel of empanelled experts
  • Scoped and charged separately from free advisory services
  • Run through a dedicated services arm, closely linked in purpose but separately accounted for
04

Idea to scale

Business Incubation

Supporting early-stage businesses and MSME members as they grow — from idea to scale.

Mentors
Investors
Schemes

What it includes

  • An incubation cell that guides members through registrations, licences and approvals
  • A mentorship network drawn from senior industry members
  • Tie-ups for co-working space and shared infrastructure
  • Investor-connect sessions and pitch events
  • Linking members to government start-up and MSME schemes
  • Periodic incubation cohorts and demo days
05

Insight & evidence

Research & Studies

Building credible data and insight on the sector to support advocacy, planning and member decision-making.

Reports
Surveys
Policy papers

What it includes

  • A research cell partnering with universities and research institutes
  • Periodic sector and economic reports, surveys and benchmarking studies
  • Policy papers and recommendations submitted to government
  • Member-only briefings on emerging trends
06

Connect globally

Networking & Linkage

Connecting members with each other, with government, and with partners such as banks, investors and other industry bodies.

Trade fairs
B2B meets
Delegations

What it includes

  • Regular member meet-ups and sector-specific committees
  • Trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences and B2B meetings
  • Industrial delegations to other states and countries
  • A member directory and online portal for easy discovery
  • MoUs and partnerships with chambers, institutions and financial institutions

How we engage

A simple, structured process

01

Reach out

Share your query through the advisory desk or our contact form.

02

Assess

We understand your needs and route you to the right expert or cell.

03

Act

Advisory guidance, a scoped consulting engagement or programme enrolment.

04

Follow through

Ongoing updates, introductions and support as you grow.

Who we serve

Built for every kind of enterprise

Manufacturers

Compliance, capacity expansion and export readiness.

MSMEs

Scheme access, finance linkages and market reach.

Start-ups

Incubation, mentorship and investor connects.

Exporters

Trade fairs, delegations and global buyers.

Engagement models

Free where it matters, specialist when you need it

01

Included advisory

Helpline, circulars and policy interpretation at no extra charge.

02

Scoped consulting

Feasibility studies, reports and scheme applications with a clear scope and fee.

03

Programmes

Incubation cohorts, workshops and mentorship sessions.

04

Events

Trade fairs, B2B meetings, conferences and delegations.

Through the year

A typical programme calendar

1

Policy briefings

Sessions after the Union Budget and major policy announcements.

2

Incubation cohort

Selection, mentoring and a closing demo day for start-ups.

3

Sector research release

Publication of surveys, benchmarking studies and policy papers.

4

Trade fair season

Group participation in domestic and international exhibitions.

5

Annual member meet

Committee reviews, networking and recognition.

FAQ

About our services

Do I need to be a member to use consulting?+

Consulting is open to members as a priority; non-members can enquire and our team will advise.

How are consulting fees set?+

Each engagement is scoped first. You receive a clear proposal with deliverables, timelines and fees before work begins.

Can ITFOI apply to government schemes on my behalf?+

We guide and prepare applications with you; final submission is made by your business as required by each scheme.

How do I join an incubation cohort?+

Cohort calls are announced to members and on our website, with an application and selection process.

Deliverables

What you receive

01

Written guidance

Clear answers and circulars you can share with your team.

02

Reports

Feasibility, market-entry and techno-commercial reports.

03

Introductions

Warm connections to buyers, partners, mentors and financiers.

04

Action plans

Step-by-step roadmaps for registrations, schemes and growth.

Expert panel

Specialists on our empanelled panel

01

Trade & customs

Classification, origin, duties and procedures.

02

Tax & finance

GST, direct tax, credit and export finance.

03

Legal & labour

Labour codes, contracts and corporate compliance.

04

Strategy & markets

Market research, feasibility and business planning.

Need help with a specific challenge?

Speak to our team