FIEO, Central Bank of India Educate Entrepreneurs on Export Opportunities
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Hyderabad, October 30, 2026: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), in association with Central Bank of India, organised a two-day export awareness programme in Hyderabad on October 29 and 30 to familiarise entrepreneurs, manufacturers, MSMEs and exporters with international trade opportunities and government export promotion initiatives.
Addressing the programme, S. A. Chavan, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, outlined the key provisions of India's Foreign Trade Policy and various export promotion schemes. He highlighted the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), aimed at providing coordinated support in trade finance, standards compliance, logistics, overseas warehousing and market development.
Emphasising the significance of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), he said these agreements could improve market access and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian exporters. He encouraged businesses to understand rules of origin, product-specific requirements and trade agreement benefits while identifying suitable overseas markets.
V. Devendra, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Finance Branch, Central Bank of India, highlighted the importance of financial assistance and effective risk management in facilitating international trade. He explained various export credit facilities, including packing credit, export bill discounting and negotiation of export documents, and encouraged exporters to utilise banking services to maintain liquidity and execute international orders efficiently.
He also stated that Central Bank of India offers export finance, loan and deposit products at competitive interest rates, along with simplified procedures and customised financial solutions to support exporters.
R. Kulkarni, Head of FIEO's Telangana Chapter, emphasised the role of state-level exports in driving economic growth, generating employment, strengthening foreign exchange reserves and improving India's global competitiveness.
Highlighting FIEO's initiatives, he explained the organisation's role in helping businesses navigate export procedures, regulatory compliance and documentation requirements. He also introduced the Indian Business Portal and Indian Trade Portal, encouraging entrepreneurs to explore overseas business opportunities and become FIEO members.
The programme covered setting up export businesses, selecting products and markets, identifying international buyers, export incentives, Incoterms 2020, Letters of Credit, GST provisions, export documentation, FTAs and credit risk management.
Exporters, manufacturers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs and trade professionals participated in the sessions. The programme concluded with an interactive discussion on challenges faced by exporters and opportunities to leverage government schemes and financial facilities for expanding international business.
Established in 1965 by the Ministry of Commerce, FIEO is the apex body representing government-recognised Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards and Development Authorities. It provides market research, trade information, overseas exhibition opportunities, training and policy advocacy services to Indian exporters.
Addressing the programme, S. A. Chavan, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, outlined the key provisions of India's Foreign Trade Policy and various export promotion schemes. He highlighted the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), aimed at providing coordinated support in trade finance, standards compliance, logistics, overseas warehousing and market development.
Emphasising the significance of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), he said these agreements could improve market access and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian exporters. He encouraged businesses to understand rules of origin, product-specific requirements and trade agreement benefits while identifying suitable overseas markets.
V. Devendra, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Finance Branch, Central Bank of India, highlighted the importance of financial assistance and effective risk management in facilitating international trade. He explained various export credit facilities, including packing credit, export bill discounting and negotiation of export documents, and encouraged exporters to utilise banking services to maintain liquidity and execute international orders efficiently.
He also stated that Central Bank of India offers export finance, loan and deposit products at competitive interest rates, along with simplified procedures and customised financial solutions to support exporters.
R. Kulkarni, Head of FIEO's Telangana Chapter, emphasised the role of state-level exports in driving economic growth, generating employment, strengthening foreign exchange reserves and improving India's global competitiveness.
Highlighting FIEO's initiatives, he explained the organisation's role in helping businesses navigate export procedures, regulatory compliance and documentation requirements. He also introduced the Indian Business Portal and Indian Trade Portal, encouraging entrepreneurs to explore overseas business opportunities and become FIEO members.
The programme covered setting up export businesses, selecting products and markets, identifying international buyers, export incentives, Incoterms 2020, Letters of Credit, GST provisions, export documentation, FTAs and credit risk management.
Exporters, manufacturers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs and trade professionals participated in the sessions. The programme concluded with an interactive discussion on challenges faced by exporters and opportunities to leverage government schemes and financial facilities for expanding international business.
Established in 1965 by the Ministry of Commerce, FIEO is the apex body representing government-recognised Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards and Development Authorities. It provides market research, trade information, overseas exhibition opportunities, training and policy advocacy services to Indian exporters.
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