The main functions of FICCI are given below:

(i) Undertakes economic research and encourages scientific research useful for the develop­ment of industry and commerce.

(ii) Arranges business education and technical education.

(iii) Publishes periodicals for dissemination of information useful to business community.

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(iv) Provides library facilities to members.

(v) Offers advice and suggestion on management, quality improvement so as to improve competitive strength of Indian industry.

(vi) Arranges seminars, conferences and workshops on subjects of importance to business community.

(vii) Sends trade delegations abroad to explore foreign investment and assists in negotiating bilateral trade agreements.

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(vii) Resolves differences and disputes among members through arbitration.

Thus, FICCI is making outstanding contribution in the fields of export promotion, commer­cial arbitration, business legislation, research, infrastructural development, etc., for the protection and promotion of business interests.