Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) was established in 1927, on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi, to garner support for India’s independence and to further the interests of the Indian business community. Starting with 24 members, the number rose to 103 by 1947. Today with a membership of over 500 Chambers of Commerce, Trade Associations and Industry bodies, it speaks directly and indirectly for over 2,50,000 business units – small, medium and large – employing around 20 million people.
The Indian business community, Through FICCI, has played a historiccal role in the country's struggle for freedom. This was acknowledged by the Father of the Nation - Mahatma Gandhi, who complimented and exhorted the Chamber in his historic address on the occasion of the 4th Annula Session in 1931.
Today, after five decades of independence, FICCI is in the vanguard of nation building and is moving ahead to integrate the India economy with the global mainstream.