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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about FITIG — membership, services, events, payments and leadership.
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About FITIG 5
What is FITIG Association?
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Federation of International Trade Investor Gunodaya (FITIG) Association is a registered non-profit organisation (Section 8, Companies Act 1956) with CIN: U85300UP2021NPL148971 and Niti Aayog registration UP/2021/0289089. It is a Global Apex Body for International Trade, Investment, Manufacturing and Services sectors, established in 2021 and headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India with offices in the USA, Japan, UK, Singapore, France, Luxembourg, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Canada.
What is FITIG's legal status and registration?
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FITIG is registered under Section 25 (now Section 8) of the Companies Act, 1956 — the highest category for non-profit organisations in India. CIN: U85300UP2021NPL148971. Niti Aayog Darpan: UP/2021/0289089. Registered Address: 1905, 19th Floor, CV2, Supertech Capetown, Sector 74, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 201306.
What does FITIG do?
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FITIG connects Indian businesses, MSMEs, investors and trade bodies with global markets across 190+ countries. Key activities include: Trade facilitation and export promotion; Investment advisory and FII/FDI consultancy; Policy advocacy to government and regulatory bodies; Research and market intelligence; Events, conclaves and trade summits; Membership-based networking and B2B matching; Women empowerment programmes; Sovereign infrastructure investment platform (Rs 3.9 Lakh Crore); Viksit Bharat @2047 strategic framework.
What is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" — FITIG's tagline?
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"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" is a Sanskrit phrase meaning "The World is One Family." It is FITIG's guiding philosophy — that trade, investment and prosperity are shared goals across all nations, and that Bharat's economic growth benefits the entire global community.
Where is FITIG headquartered and what countries does it operate in?
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FITIG's registered headquarters is in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It has operations and member presence in: Bharat (India), Japan, United States (Sheridan, Wyoming), United Kingdom, Canada, Nepal, Singapore, France, Luxembourg, Sri Lanka and Bhutan — covering 190+ countries through its member network.
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Membership 7
Who can become a FITIG member?
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FITIG membership is open to: Business owners, entrepreneurs and MSMEs; Trade and industry professionals; Investors (individual, institutional, NRI); Advocates, CAs, CMAs, and consultants; Medical and healthcare professionals; Government officials (honorary/advisory roles); International businesses and trade bodies; Women entrepreneurs and startups. There is no nationality restriction — FITIG welcomes members from all 190+ countries.
What are the membership tiers and fees?
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FITIG has 13 membership tiers across three categories: General Memberships (individual and associate levels); State Level Memberships (Pradesh President, State Vice President, State Secretary, State Treasurer, State Executive); National Level Memberships (Individual, Trade Body, Government/PSU categories). Fees range from entry-level general membership to national-level trade body memberships. Visit fitigassociation.com/membership for current fee structure.
What are the benefits of FITIG membership?
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FITIG members receive: Access to 5,000+ member network across 190+ countries; B2B trade and investment matchmaking; Invitation to national and international conclaves and summits; Policy advocacy on their behalf to government bodies; Market intelligence reports and trade dossiers; Member Dashboard (CRM access, services, investor portal); Certificate of membership from a Niti Aayog-registered body; Discounted/free access to FITIG webinar series; Opportunity to apply for leadership positions (State President, NWC).
How do I apply for FITIG membership?
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Visit fitigassociation.com/membership/#apply and complete the online membership form. Select your tier, fill in your details and upload required documents (ID, professional credentials). Pay the applicable fee via NEFT/Razorpay/UPI. Your application will be reviewed by the Membership Committee within 3–5 working days. Upon approval you will receive your membership certificate and dashboard access.
What is the membership validity period?
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FITIG memberships are annual (1 year) and renewable. Some national-level tiers offer multi-year options. Renewal reminders are sent 30 days before expiry. Active members in good standing receive priority renewal benefits.
Can I upgrade or change my membership tier?
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Yes. Existing members can upgrade to a higher tier at any time by paying the differential fee. Tier upgrades are processed within 2 working days. Downgrades take effect at the next renewal. Contact membership@fitigassociation.com for tier changes.
Is FITIG membership transferable?
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Individual memberships are non-transferable. Corporate/Trade Body memberships can be transferred to a successor representative within the same organisation by notifying FITIG in writing at least 30 days in advance.
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Services & Support 4
What services does FITIG offer?
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FITIG offers six core service categories: (1) Trade Facilitation — export documentation, buyer-seller matching, trade mission support across 190+ countries; (2) Investment Advisory — project registration, investor matchmaking, FII/DII consultancy; (3) Policy Advocacy — representing members at Union Budget, trade policy forums, and regulatory bodies; (4) Research & Intelligence — country reports, market analysis, sector dossiers; (5) Events & Networking — conclaves, summits, webinars and B2B sessions; (6) Women Empowerment — mentorship, export readiness and leadership platforms for women entrepreneurs.
How can FITIG help my business enter international markets?
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FITIG provides: Buyer-seller matchmaking across 190+ countries; Export documentation and compliance guidance; Trade delegation participation; Country-specific market intelligence reports; Introduction to FITIG's international advisory board members in Japan, USA, UK and Singapore; Connections with diplomatic missions and trade bodies; Participation in international trade summits and investment forums.
Does FITIG provide investment advisory services?
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Yes. FITIG's Investment Advisory services include: Project registration and structuring; FII/DII investor matchmaking; Sovereign Infrastructure Investment Platform (Rs 3.9 Lakh Crore pipeline); NDA-gated Investor Portal with IRR projections; Advisory on regulatory compliance for foreign investment; Connections with venture capital, private equity and institutional investors. Note: FITIG is not a SEBI-registered investment advisor. All advisory is informational and facilitative in nature.
How can I access the FITIG CRM and Member Dashboard?
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Registered members can log in at fitigassociation.com/member-login to access the Member Dashboard. The dashboard provides: WooCommerce service purchasing; CRM access via VTiger Cloud; Investor Portal (NDA-gated); Webmail access; Membership upgrade/downgrade options; Support ticketing. Contact membership@fitigassociation.com if you face login issues.
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Payments & Fees 4
What payment methods does FITIG accept?
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FITIG accepts: UPI (PhonePe, GPay, Paytm via Razorpay); Credit and Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay); Net Banking (all major Indian banks); NEFT/RTGS/IMPS bank transfer — Axis Bank, A/C: 921010033620157, IFSC: UTIB0000022, Beneficiary: Federation of International Trade Investor Gunodaya Association; International wire transfers (contact for details). GST invoices issued for all payments.
Is GST applicable on FITIG fees?
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Yes. GST at applicable rates is charged on membership fees, service fees and event registrations. FITIG is GST-registered. A GST invoice/receipt is issued for all payments. Members requiring GST invoices for input credit should provide their GSTIN at the time of payment.
What is FITIG's refund policy?
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Membership fees: Non-refundable once the membership certificate has been issued. If the application is rejected, full refund within 7 working days. Service fees: Refundable within 48 hours of purchase if service delivery has not commenced. Event registration: 75% refund if cancelled 14+ days before event; 50% refund if 7–13 days; no refund within 7 days. For disputes write to membership@fitigassociation.com within 30 days of payment.
Do international members pay in INR or other currencies?
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FITIG primarily invoices in INR. International members may pay via international wire transfer in USD, GBP, EUR, SGD, JPY or AED at prevailing exchange rates. Contact membership@fitigassociation.com for international payment arrangements. A currency conversion charge may apply.
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Events & Conclaves 4
What events does FITIG organise?
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FITIG organises six types of events: (1) Flagship National Conclaves — annual summits in Delhi, attended by 500–1,000+ delegates; (2) International Forums — in Singapore, Japan, UK and other global cities; (3) Regional Conclaves — state-level events in Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad and other major cities; (4) Sector-Specific Summits — healthcare/pharma (with Artemis Hospital), women in trade, GST/policy conventions; (5) Online Webinar Series — monthly expert sessions free for FITIG members; (6) B2B Matchmaking Events — targeted investor-entrepreneur meetings.
How do I register for a FITIG event?
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Visit fitigassociation.com/events, select your event and click Register. Fill in the registration form, select your ticket type, read and digitally sign the Terms & Conditions (including NDA clauses), and complete payment via Razorpay/NEFT. Confirmation with reference number is sent within 2 hours. You may also register via WhatsApp at +91 9311033375 or email events@fitigassociation.com.
Are FITIG events open to non-members?
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Most FITIG events are open to non-members at a higher delegate fee. FITIG members receive discounted or free access depending on their tier. The online webinar series is free for all FITIG members and available to non-members at Rs 500 per session.
How can my organisation sponsor a FITIG event?
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FITIG offers four sponsorship tiers: Title Sponsor (Rs 5,00,000), Platinum (Rs 2,50,000), Gold (Rs 1,00,000) and Associate (Rs 50,000). Benefits include stage branding, speaking slots, delegate passes, media coverage and membership. Apply at fitigassociation.com/events#sponsor-section or contact membership@fitigassociation.com.
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Investment & Infrastructure 4
What is FITIG's Sovereign Infrastructure Platform?
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FITIG's Sovereign Infrastructure Platform is a Rs 3.9 Lakh Crore national deployment programme covering 300 cities across Bharat. It involves integrated commercial-hospitality-logistics-energy towers. The platform targets 20–26% IRR for investors across 6 investment scenarios. Full details are available in the NDA-gated Investor Portal accessible to registered FITIG members.
What is Mission 2040?
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Mission 2040 is FITIG's strategic framework to support India's journey to a USD 25 Trillion developed economy by 2040. It covers seven pillars: Trade Facilitation, Investment Promotion, Infrastructure Development, Policy Advocacy, MSME Internationalisation, Women Empowerment and Digital Commerce. FITIG works with government bodies, trade associations and international partners to implement this vision.
What is Viksit Bharat @2047?
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Viksit Bharat @2047 is India's national mission to become a fully developed nation by 2047 — the centenary of Independence. FITIG is an official Mission Partner working alongside NITI Aayog. FITIG contributes through policy submissions to Union Budget, trade facilitation across 190+ countries, and its Rs 3.9 Lakh Crore Sovereign Infrastructure programme.
How can I access the FITIG Investor Portal?
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The Investor Portal is NDA-gated — accessible only to verified FITIG members. Log in at fitigassociation.com/member-dashboard, navigate to Investor Portal and complete the NDA e-signature. The portal contains IRR projections, investment scenario analysis, 10-city deployment table, ownership structure and investor universe details. Contact chairman@fitigassociation.com for institutional investor access.
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Leadership & NWC 2
Who leads FITIG?
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FITIG is led by its National Working Committee (NWC): National Chairman: Shri. Aditya Khanna; National Treasurer & Director: Smt. Shuchi Bhalla; National Senior VPs: Shri. Anil Kumar Siddu (Telangana), Dr. Bipin Bihari (Delhi NCR); National Vice President: Shri. Ravi Mittal; State Presidents: Smt. Atasi Chatterjee (Karnataka), Shri. Varun Mehta (Haryana), CA Jitin Kapoor (UP), Shri. Sunjoy Nath (West Bengal), Shri. Santosh Kumar Gupta (MP), Dr. Rakesh Kumar Gautam (Rajasthan), Dr. Suresh Kumar Manoharan (Tamil Nadu), Shri. Rochit Abbi (Telangana). International Advisory Board: Dr. Anil Kumar Bimal (India), Dr. Uday Harle (USA), Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Khanna (Japan & Singapore).
How can I apply for a leadership position in FITIG?
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FITIG welcomes applications for State President, National Vice President and International Representative roles. Eligibility: Active FITIG member in good standing; minimum 5 years professional experience; strong trade/industry network; commitment to FITIG values. Apply at fitigassociation.com/national-working-committee#apply or email membership@fitigassociation.com with your name, designation, state/country, years of experience and position of interest.
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Contact & Support 4
How do I contact FITIG?
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Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9311033375 (IST) | +1 307 381 5123 (MST). Email: info@fitigassociation.com | membership@fitigassociation.com | chairman@fitigassociation.com. Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST. Registered Office: 1905, 19th Floor, CV2, Supertech Capetown, Sector 74, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 201306, India.
I am having trouble logging into the Member Dashboard. What should I do?
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Try these steps: (1) Visit fitigassociation.com/member-login and use Forgot Password to reset. (2) Check your registered email for the reset link (check spam/junk). (3) Clear browser cache and try again. (4) If still unable to log in, email membership@fitigassociation.com with your registered email and we will resolve within 24 hours. (5) WhatsApp +91 9311033375 for immediate assistance.
How do I raise a complaint or grievance?
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FITIG has a formal grievance redressal process: Email membership@fitigassociation.com with subject "Grievance — [Your Member ID]" describing the issue. Response within 48 hours. Escalation: chairman@fitigassociation.com for unresolved grievances. For financial disputes write within 30 days of the transaction. FITIG is committed to resolving all member concerns transparently and fairly.
Where can I find FITIG on social media?
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FITIG is active on: LinkedIn: Federation of International Trade Investor Gunodaya Association; Facebook: facebook.com/fitigassociation; Website: www.fitigassociation.com. Follow for event announcements, policy updates, member spotlights and trade news.
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