It is a highly professional organisation. It provides informational, advisory, consultative and representation services to industry and the Government. Its main functions are as follows:
(i) Encourages technical research to improve productivity, quality and human resources.
(ii) Organises trade fairs and exhibition to promote trade and commerce.
(iii) Arranges seminars, conferences and workshops.
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(iv) Sends trade missions to foreign countries.
(v) Renders constructive cooperation to Government.
(vi) Undertakes research and publishes periodicals.
(vii) Represents business community on policy making bodies of the Government.
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(viii) The International Division of CII serves industry through networking with Indian overseas missions and counter parent organisations all over the world.
Thus, CII is playing a leading role in promoting business interests and international operation in industry. It is serving as a national point of reference to Indian industry.