World Trade Centre (WTC)

More than a building or an organization, the World Trade Centre (WTC)

brings together business and government agencies involved in international trade,
provides essential trade services and stimulates the economy of the region it serves.
WTC puts all the services associated with global commerce under one roof and it's
address gives a business prime and continuous access to resources essential for
success in world trade. A World Trade Center in any city is a business shopping
center, complementing and supporting the existing services of private and
government agencies. A WTC offers its members and tenants a wide range of
facilities and services. Since WTC services are reciprocal, members can access
them at all operating WTCs around the world.

The World Trade Centre Mumbai is the realization of the vision of one
man, Dr.M. Visvesvaraya - Engineer, Scientist and a great son of India. Named
after him, M. Visvesvaraya Industrial Research & Development Centre
(MVIRDC), a non- profit company registered under the Indian Companies Act, is
the promoter of WTC.Established in 1970, MVIRDC is governed by a Council of
Management, comprising industrialists, representative from Central and State
Governments and Trade Promotion Bodies.

In 1971,MVIRDC received formal recognition as a World Trade Centre

by becoming a member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), New
York. The World Trade Centre Mumbai offers a galaxy of services and facilities.
Centre 1, the 35-storeyed tower houses offices of organisations connected with
world trade, business and industry alongwith the executive offices of the World
Trade Centre. Under ' one roof ' you will find international representative offices,
export promotion councils, travel and cargo agents and financial institutions.
Centre 2, the 26-storeyed tower adjacent to Centre 1, has offices of the Industrial
Development Bank of India (IDBI), which has been supportive of the World Trade
Centre, right from its inception. ' The Arcade ' houses under one roof, a wide
variety of shops, showrooms and services. Several State Governments have set up
their Emporia, reflecting their cultural uniqueness and projecting the unity in
diversity, that is India. The Arcade also offers several professional services such as
banking, postal facilities and travel agencies. The products on display cover a wide
range, from carpets to herbal tea to readymade garments and jewelry. The Arcade
is a real Indian window to the world
Council of Management

Chairman

Mr. Kamal M. Morarka

Vice-Chairman

Capt. Somesh C. Batra Mr. Vijay G. Kalantri Mr. Sharad P. Upasani

Membrers
• Mr. Ramesh J.
• Mr. Nitin S.
Chauhan • Mr. Premratan
Kasliwal
• Mr. M. L. Lalvani Damani
• Mr. Jayant H. Shah
• Mr. Rajinder K. • Mr. A.R. Ruia
• Capt. R. K. Gulati
Miglani
Co-operated Members
• Mr. T.C. Venkat Subramanian

Ex-Officio Members

• Minister for Revenue - Government of Maharashtra

• The Collector - Mumbai City
• Director – Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi or his
Nominee
• Chairman & Managing Director – India Trade Promotion
Organisation, New Delhi or his Nominee

• Nominee of The Industrial Foudation

Executive Director - MVIRDC, World Trade Centre

Mumbai

Mr. Yeshwant R. Warerkar

Vision and Mission Vision Statment : Vision 2015

 ‘To be India's preferred catalyst for world trade development’ It will achieve
this by effective networking with WTCA members and other trade promotion
organizations and by providing a bouquet of Knowledge Based Services and
Physical Facilities.

World Trade Centers Association

Established in 1970, the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a
not-for-profit, non-political association that fosters the WTC concept and develops
inter-WTC cooperative programs. The WTCA is dedicated to three basic goals :
assisting its members in establishing successful WTCs; encouraging mutual
assistance and cooperation among members; and fostering increased participation
in world trade by industrializing nations. With its unique global mission and
membership, the WTCA has been a world leader in creating innovative services for
international business. At present WTCA has more than 314 WTCs spanning 91
countries in its fold.

World Trade Point Federation

The World Trade Point Federation(WTPF), an international non-
governmental organization established in 2000, grew out of an innovative
programme of the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development(UNCTAD).Through a network of more than 100 trade information
and facilitation centres, known as Trade Points, the WTPF assists small and
medium enterprises(SMEs) in over 70 countries worldwide to trade internationally
through the use of electronic commerce technologies.Trade Point Mumbai has
been created within the MVIRDC World Trede Centre in 2008.

Membership levels & Benefits : Life Membership Regular

Membership
 Individuals, Small Scale Industries, Corporations, Partnership Firms &
Associations, interested directly or indirectly in Scientific reSearch for the
development of India trade and industry are eligible for regular membership. They
can register either as "Ordinary Member" or "Life Member". The membership will
be opened time to time as per the decision of the Council of Management. The
members are eligible to access the various services and facilities offered by the
Centre and shall have voting rights and are eligible to be elected to the "Council of
Management" of the Centre.

Membership levels & Benefits : Associate Membership

A Registration as Associate Member enables the businessman to access
the various services and facilities offered by the Centre. It does not entitle the
Regular Membership rights of "MVIRDC".

SERVICES OFFERED
1. PUBLICATIONS :
 • Trade Promotion Bulletin : Publishes business inquiries received directly
from overseas.
• Research & Development Briefs : Publishes latest reSearch study briefs,
issue based articles, etc.
• World Trade Research & Information Report : An international trade
analysis, information journal of WTCA Mumbai.

2. WTC FACILITIES :

• WTCA Card : Confirms the membership of 300 WTCs in 100 countries and
assists to access the facilities & services.

3. WTCA ON-LINE :

• Password to access WTCA on - line (www.wtca.org)

• Access to Trade Bulletin Board (Advertisement and Retrieval)
• WTCA On - Line Catalogue (Display of products, photographs and
company profile)
• Trade Flow Pricing : Countrywise & Productwise Statistic Report of U.S.
Import & Export with Unit Price.

4. TRADE INFORMATION ASSISTANCE :

• Access to International Trade Library equipped with over 3000 International

trade directories, yellow pages, business magazines, statistical reports, rules
& regulations etc.
• Listing in WTC Mumbai website .
• Trade Facilitation and WTO Agreements Guidance.

5. TRADE MISSIONS / BUYER -SELLER MEETS :

• AT A COST

6. IMPEX DATABANK :

• Impex Databank is India’s first ever unique computerised database on

Imports and Exports developed by MVIRDC – World Trade Centre. It is
compiled from the Indian Customs Daily List which provides details of our
country’s foreign trade transactions at various seaports and airports from
January 1991 to June 2007. This data is based on the harmonized system of
 classification, which is the basic coding system for Indian trade
classification, Customs tariff & Central excise tariff.

Coverage
Database structure comprises of nine fields which provides details of each
and every export & import transaction such as: Date, H.S.Code, Product, Quantity,
Value, Unit, Indian Exporter's / Importer's name, Overseas country and Indian
Port. Data covers India's twelve major ports: Mumbai (Sea / Airport), JNPT
(Seaport), Kolkatta (Sea / Airport), Chennai (Sea / Airport), Cochin (Sea / Airport),
Mangalore (Seaport), Vizag (Seaport / Airport), Delhi - Tugalakabad (ICD),
Bangalore (ICD / Airport), Kandla (Seaport), GAPL- Mundra (Seaport) and
Tuticorin (Seaport). Data is available on a CD

7. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES :

• Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade

• Post Graduate Diploma in Forex & Risk Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Import Export Management - Distance Education
• Management Development Programmes
• Seminars / Workshops

8. TRADE RESEARCH :

• Market potential Survey Country / Industry Studies

• Publication / Study Reports / Project Reports

9. ISSUE OF CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN :

10. MEETING / CONFERENCE ROOMS :

11. VIDEO CONFERENCING :

12. EXHIBITION FACILITY :

Registration
• Entry Fee : Rs. 1000/-
 • Annual Fee : Rs.3000/-

• Mode of Payment : Cheque / Demand Draft (for outstation) favouring

MVIRDC

Services : Trade Information Services : International Trade Library

The International Trade Library is an exclusive source of business

information. Understanding the information needs of the Indian business
community, the Trade Library was set up in 1989 at the 31st level of the Centre 1
Building of WTC. In a user-friendly environment, businessmen and students can
easily access various sources of trade information through the large collection of
trade directories, journals and related publications. The library also serves as a
sourcing guide for foreign entrepreneurs.
Trade Directories :

The library has an excellent collection of trade directories for India and
abroad which are very useful source of information in locating manufacturers,
exporters, importers, agents, distributors etc. There are foreign directories and as
well as Indian directories covering different products and services.

Major titles are :

• Kompass Directories for 33 countries

• Kompass Online directory
• International Directory of Importers : Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia
Pacific,
South and North America

Indian Directories :

• India Kompass Directory

• Indian Cosmetics Directory
• India’s Herbs and Herbal Products Directory
 • Agriculture and Processed Food Products Exporters Directory
• Ornamental Horticulture Directory
• IT & Telecom Directory

Trade Journals :

Latest trends in International Trade are covered by the Indian and Foreign Journals
available in the International Trade Library. Indian periodicals include publications
from different promotion organizations covering markets and country information,
policy, procedure etc.

Trade Statistics :

Statistical data plays a crucial role in trade information. The Library has resources
to cater to the specific need of trade and industry. Publications in the category
includes :

• International Trade Statistics Yearbook of UN

• World Economic Outlook
• Indian Trade Statistics DGCIS
• Data on Indian Economy by CMIE

Trade Policies :

The category of the library collection provides information on exim policies and
procedures in India and overseas. Major titles in the category are : Export Import
Policy and procedures. Guide to Central Excise Procedures. Manual foreign
collaborations and Investment.

Country Information :

Information on social and political and business environment o countries

worldwide are available at the library. Specific travel guides are useful source of
information for planning overseas business tour. Some of the sources available
are :

• Europa World Yearbook

• Dun & Bradstreet Encyclopedia

Other Books On :

• Management
• Agriculture
• Small Medium and large Scale Industries
• Indian Economy
• International Trade Regulation
• Packaging
• Technology Transfer
• Transportation
• WTO
• Commodities

Directories in CD :

• Kompass Singapore 2006

• Kompass China 2005-06
• Kompass Russia 2005
• Greek Export 2006-07
• Taiwan Exporters & Importers 2004
• Monthly Statistics of Foreign Trade of India Exports and Imports 2007
• Czech Importers and Exporters 2008
• Romania : Info Business 2005

Market Study Reports / Project Reports :

Market reports on different products by ITC and CBI are the main strength of this
library. Project reports prepared by the students of world Trade Institute are kept at
the Library, which is again a valuable source of information for entrepreneurs.
Almost 250 project reports are now available for reference at the library in the
following categories :

• Export Potential Studies

• Market Potential Studies
• Product Studies Country Studies

Access :

An association with the World Trade Centre or at a nominal cost center will allow
you to use this excellent library along with other facilities and services.
Information can be xeroxed at a nominal cost.

Services : Trade Information Services : Impex Databank

Request for Impax data Bank
Impex Databank is India’s first ever unique computerised database on
Imports and Exports developed by MVIRDC – World Trade Centre. It is compiled
from the Indian Customs Daily List which provides details of our country’s foreign
trade transactions at various seaports,airports and ICP from January 1991 to
December 2008 . This data is based on the harmonized system of classification,
which is the basic coding system for Indian trade classification, Customs tariff &
Central excise tariff.

Coverage
Database structure comprises of nine fields which provides details of
each and every export & import transaction such as: Date, H.S.Code, Product,
Quantity, Value, Unit, Indian Exporter's / Importer's name, Overseas country and
Indian Port. Data covers India's twelve major ports: Mumbai (Sea / Airport), JNPT
(Seaport), Kolkatta (Sea / Airport), Chennai (Sea / Airport), Cochin (Sea / Airport),
Mangalore (Seaport), Vizag (Seaport / Airport), Delhi - Tugalakabad (ICD).

Sample Export Data

Date of Transaction 12/01/2008(MM/DD/YY)
H.S. Code 27101119
Product Description Naptha
Quantity 28674.00
Value (FOB - INR) 370073795.00
Unit Mts
Indian Exporter's Name Not Available
Overseas Country Tokyo
Indian Port Of Loading Mumbai Seaport
Sample Import Data
Date of Transaction 12/04/2008(MM/DD/YY)
H.S. Code 25102010
Product Description Red Phosphate (In Bulk)
Quantity 15300.00
Value ( CIF - INR) Mts
Unit 256264688.00
Indian Importer's Name Not Available
Overseas Country Jordan
Indian Port Of Unloadingg Mumbai Seaport

Services : Trade Information Services : WTCA Online

 WTCA On-Line is a unique Internet based website, providing a one-stop
source for global business information. Through strategic alliances with leading
information and service providers, WTCA On-line offers quality products
representing the best international trade information and services at discounted
prices.

Information Coverage
• Trade opportunities
(Offers for Buy/Sell/Joint Venture)
• WTCA on-line catalogue
(A Catalogue page)
• Find a world trade center
(The details of 337 World Trade Centers in 101 countries)
• WTCA on-line library
(Links to over 200 business and information related sites)
• Trade flow pricing system
(Volume and pricing information for us imports and exports from the US
census bureau trade statistics)

Access : Get a "User Id" and "Password" by joining as WTC Member.

Services : Trade Promotion Services : Trade Mission Trade Mission

An integrated package of services is offered to incoming trade missions.

Services include travel arrangements, discounted hotel accommodation, business
matchmaking meetings, translators and short term leased offices. An average of 4-
5 weeks advance notice is required for the arrangements. WTCA Mumbai also
undertakes Trade Mission programmes for Indian businessmen in association with
the overseas World Trade Centres.

Services : Trade Promotion Services : Foreign Trade Facilitation Cell

• Giving advice regarding starting of import/export business.

 • Advice to the business community regarding authorities to be approached
for solving any import / export problems.
• To intervene with concerned governmental authorities on behalf of
importers/exporters to sort out problems/disputes.
• To periodically represent to the Government regarding needs felt for
changes in exim policy and procedure.
• To periodically represent to the Government regarding needs felt for
changes in exim policy and procedure.

Services : Research & Development

Research and Development (R&D) is one of the principal objectives of MVIRDC

since inception in 1970. With a view to achieving this objective, the Centre has
initiating and undertaken a number of R&D endeavors.

The three-fold purpose of R&D are :

• To help business with respect to decision-making in the areas of business
opportunities for international trade.
• To assist government agencies in policy formulation and planning, specially in
the foreign trade sector.

• To guide business and research organizations into new directions and avenues
for growth.

Scope / Areas :
• International Trade-related Issues, with particular reference to India (e.g. WTO
Agreements and Implications for Indian business).
• Industry Profiles (Indian).
• Export Market-Potential Surveys especially Overseas Markets.

• Technology Status & Developments.

Seminars / Workshop

MVIRDC organises, from time to time, research-based seminars / workshops for

the benefit of industries, services and business sectors. Seminar based on Country
studies, Product studies as well as Specialised topics such as WTO aspects, Rules
of Origin, Security Dimensions etc are some of them that are organized by
MVIRDC.

Research Study Reports & Publication

Latest Research Studies

• Maximizing Gains From Higher Education Exports (2009)
• India and Innovation :Present and Future –Overview of the Study Report
(2009).
• Geographical Indications : Its evolving Contours( 2009 ).
• Floriculture Exports from India: Current Status and Prospects ( 2009 ).
• Export Competitiveness of Maharashtra ( 2008 ).
• Prospects for Indian Animation & Gaming Industry(2008).
• Prospects for the Indian Food Processing Industry (2008).
• Containerization, Multimodal Transport & Infrastructure Development in
India: 5th revised edition (2007).
• Export Potential of Indian Casting & Forging Industry (2007).
• SAFTA - Catalyst for Growth, Trade and Peace (2007).
• Export Marketing Strategy for Herbal Products & Ayurvedic Drugs (2007).
• Export Potential of Indian Organic Produce (2006).
• Export Potential of Indian Wine Industry (2006).
• Prospects of IT Hardware Industry in India (2006).
• Market opportunities in select African countries (2005).
• Export potential for auto and auto components (2005).
• Rules of Origin in International Trade (2005).
• Security Dimensions of International Trade: Indian perspective (2005).

How To Import? - How To Export?

 Wtc Import- Export Plan Offers Step-by-step Practical Approach To
Start Your Own Import/export Business With No Risks And Without Investments
In Stocks.

Attention Manufacturers

Manufacturers Interested To Export Their Products Through More

Than 3000 Wtc Membersengaged In Exports, Please Contact Us With The
Following:-

01. Company Profile.

02. Copy Of Manufacturing Licence/ssi Regn, Etc.,

03. Product Details/catalogs/brochures And Manufacturing Capacity.

04. Application Of The Products.

05. Product Approvals, Certifications, Etc.,

06. Packing Offered.

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08. Delivery Period.

09. Payment Terms And Banking Details.

10. Full Contact Details Of The Contact Person.

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