Hyderabad, April 5, 2025 – The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), in partnership with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) and Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), conducted a comprehensive knowledge session on “Exports – Strategies, Procedure, Documentation and Export Credit Guarantee” at FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Hyderabad.
The two-hour session, attended by business leaders and export professionals, featured industry experts who provided valuable insights into various aspects of export operations, with special focus on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs).
Dr. Suresh Kumar Singhal, President of FTCCI, delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the critical role of exports in India’s economic growth. Mr. Avinash Chukkapalli, Chairman of IACC AP & TG chapter, welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of Indo-American trade relations in strengthening export capabilities.
The technical session was led by Mr. Vinodh D R, Associate Director-Tax, and Mr. N Mallikarjun, Executive Director-Tax from Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. Their presentation covered the evolving landscape of Special Economic Zones, documentation procedures, and compliance requirements for both SEZ and EOU units. They emphasized recent government initiatives to promote ease of doing business, including the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, Free Trade Agreements, and in-bond manufacturing facilities.
Mr. Amlendu Bipul Mishra, Assistant General Manager & Branch Manager of ECGC Limited, addressed export credit guarantee schemes that protect exporters against payment risks. His session provided valuable information on how businesses can secure their international transactions through appropriate insurance coverage.
A special address was delivered by Mr. Srikanth Badiga, Chairman of Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs and Director of NEC IACC, who shared insights on export promotion strategies and upcoming regulatory changes expected in the SEZ framework.
The speakers highlighted several key points for exporters:
- The current operational status of SEZs in India, with over 276 operational SEZs employing 3.19 million people and generating exports worth INR 12,063 billion annually
- Documentation requirements and compliance processes for SEZ and EOU units
- Recent policy changes allowing SEZ units to continue filing certain documents on SEZ-Online system
- Benefits of the Authorized Economic Operator certification
- Advantages of various Free Trade Agreements and preferential tariff schemes
Mr. K K Maheshwari, Vice President of FTCCI ; Mr Kamal Jain, Director Cargomen , Mr Satish Lakhraju, CEO, Garudavega LLP , Mr Iqbal Patni, Director Batco CFS were some of the important dignitaries who also attended the program.