CII was setup in 1895 as a non-government, not for profit, industry led and industry-managed organization.
Current membership of CII includes both public and private sectors including SMEs and MNCs.
The organization is headquartered in New Delhi.
Function and Responsibilities of CII
Works with Ministry of External Affairs, international institutions and multilateral agencies to create favourable policies for trade and investment especially in Doha Development Round of WTO and the Free Trade Agreements signed or currently being negotiated by India.
First point of contact for foreign companies to interact in Indian market and for national companies to approach emerging market overseas.
