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.