National Centre for Trade Information (NCTI)
Let’s learn about National Centre for Trade Information (NCTI). It was set up in 1995 under the aegis of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Government of India, for collection and distribution of trade data and improving Business Information Services to the business community, particularly for small and medium enterprises.
It has been set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to create an institutional mechanism for collection and dissemination of trade data and for improvement of business information services. Members can log in and access various information related to trading in India. Information on services provided by the Centre, trade leads, collaboration is also given. It’s a private unlisted company and is classified as a company limited by shares.
It provide service in Government Department & Ministry / Exporters, Importing Companies & Other like: Global Trade Analysis / Updating Information on Competitive Sourcing / Market Study & Development of Marketing Strategy / Global Tenders / Setting Up of Computerized Business Information Centers / Organising Seminars / Workshops / Training Programmes, etc.
NCTI provides value added information in the field of electronic trading opportunities, which are listed below.
- Live trade leads from World Trade Point Federation (WTPF)
- Trade data analysis and organized export awareness seminars and updating/uploading information on its website
NCTI uploading 250 live Trade enquiries leads each week