What is a chamber of commerce, and why does it matter?
A Chamber of Commerce is a network or organization comprising local business owners and entrepreneurs. It is designed to promote and protect the interests of its members, typically within a specific geographic region or industry sector. The primary objective of a Chamber of Commerce is to support the business community and advocate for policies that are conducive to a healthy business environment.
In India, Chambers of Commerce hold significant importance for several reasons:
- Advocacy and Representation: They serve as a collective voice for businesses, especially in dialogues with government authorities. This advocacy is crucial in shaping business-friendly policies, tax reforms, and regulations.
- Networking Opportunities: Chambers provide a platform for businesses to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. This networking can lead to partnerships, joint ventures, and new business opportunities.
- Resource and Information Hub: They offer various resources such as market research, training programs, and information on the latest industry trends, which are invaluable for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Economic Development: By promoting trade and investment, Chambers of Commerce contributes to the overall economic development of the region. They often play a role in attracting foreign investment and supporting export-oriented businesses.
- Community Engagement: Many Chambers engage in community development projects, which not only benefit the society at large but also enhance the reputation and social responsibility profile of their member businesses.
We have compiled some of the most prominent Foreign Chamber of Commerce operating in India in a table below:
Foreign Chamber of Commerce in India table
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Chamber |
Email enquiry |
Telephone |
Address |
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91-11-2654 1200, 4650 9413 |
PHD House, 4th Floor, 4/2, Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110 016 |
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+91-44-28231865/66 |
MCI Consulting, # 37 College Road, 2A Hariram Building, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006, Tamil Nadu |
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Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC)
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+91-22-66652 121 |
Maker Tower 'E', 1st floor Cuffe Parade, Mumbai (Bombay) 400005 India |
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+91-11-47168 888 / 801 |
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Deutsch-Indische Handelskammer, 21 Jor Bagh, New Delhi – 110 003 |
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+91-80-41141350 |
403, Shah Sultan, 4th Floor, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru – 560052 |
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+91-44-28340 835/ 836 |
German Centre, No.32 (Old No.117), G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600017 |
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+91-33-22837 962 / 970 +91-33-22802 236 |
3A, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata – 700019 |
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+91-20-41047 100 |
710, Nucleus Mall, 1, Church Road, Opp. Police Commissioner’s Office, Pune – 411001 |
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Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)
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+91 90040 21821 |
Ador House, Plot/CS No.34, 6-K, 2nd Floor, Dubash Marg, Opp. Lion Gate, Fort, Mumbai-400 001 |
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+91 1169223100 |
DLTA Complex, RK Khanna Stadium, 1st Floor (Gate 3) 1, Africa Avenue New Delhi - 110 029 |
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+ 91 44 4217 8710 |
Old 27, New 66, III Street, Abiramapuram, Chennai - 600 018 |
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+91 80 6194 9749 |
Unit 1303-1304, 13th Floor Prestige Meridian II, No.30, MG Road, Bangalore - 560 001 |
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+91 80 6194 9749 |
T-Hub 2.0, 20 Inorbit Mall Rd, Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081 |
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+91 044-48556140 |
Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry No. 21, K.B. Dasan Road, Teynampet, Chennai 600 018, Tamil Nadu. |
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+91 1143005808 |
First Floor, 4-7C Modi Rubber Building, Behind DDA Shopping Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi – 110025, India |
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+91 11 4606 7123 |
Swedish Chamber of Commerce, c/o Business Sweden, Embassy of Sweden, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi, Delhi 110021, IN |
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+91 22 67728186 |
VIVITALIA - 11th Floor, Urmi Estate, 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Opposite Peninsula Business Park, Lower Parel West, Mumbai 400013, Maharashtra |
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+91 044-2833 0025 / 2833 0038 |
‘Nawazish’, 4th floor, Old No. 17, New No. 30, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006. Tamil Nadu, India |
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Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce India 4, Business World Centre, 4, St. Martin Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai-400050 India |
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+91-9962596501 +91-44-4210 9580 |
Russian Cultural Centre, 74, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018 |
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+91 9999482888 |
410, Regus Centre, Level-4, Rectangle-1, Commercial Complex, D-4, Saket, New Delhi – 110017 |
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Singapore-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) |
+65 6222 2855 |
SICCI Building 31 Stanley Street Singapore 068740 |
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Finland Chamber of Commerce in India 202, Tolstoy House 15, Tolstoy Marg New Delhi 110001 |
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Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSO) in India
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+91 79 2656 4711 |
31, Shrimali Society Opposite Police Station Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009 Gujarat, India |
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+91 40 4203 0788 |
203, ABK Olbee Plaza, 8-2-618/8&9 Road No. 1 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034. India |
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+918800227166 |
Level 10, Plot No.18-20, HT House Building Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, India - 110001 |
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+91-022-28259484 / 022-40056948 |
54/A, Elite Auto House, Near Crisil House, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri{East}, Mumbai:400093, Maharashtra, India |
