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In recent times India’s economic growth story has attracted the world’s attention bringing new challenges for the domestic economy. One of the challenges continually faced is the growing illicit trade in counterfeits, pass offs and smuggled goods. Counterfeits, pass-offs and smuggled goods are threatening brands not only in every region within the country but also all across the world. Contraband and counterfeit product manufacturers not only hurt the integrity of the brand but also further dilute the brand owner’s reputation. This results in erosion of sales of the legitimate product and poses health and safety hazards for the consumers.
The establishment of the ‘Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy’ (CASCADE) by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on January 18, 2011 at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi was a notable step towards facing this challenge.
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Dec
Event
Twitter Podcast with Mr. Hem Pande, Former Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India and Think Tank Member, FICCI CASCADE
Event
Twitter Podcast with Mr. P C Jha, Advisor, FICCI CASCADE & Former Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Nov
Event
Twitter Space with Mr. P C Jha, Advisor, FICCI CASCADE & Former Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Oct
Press Release
Police plays pivotal role in protecting brands by acting as frontline defence against organized crime: Joint Commissioner (Tech, Cyber & Licensing), Delhi Police
Sep
Press Release
Smuggling, counterfeiting causing enormous economic and social damages: Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge, Supreme Court of India
Press Release
Need to instill fear of harsh penalties in minds of perpetrators of illicit trade: Ravneet Singh Bittu, MoS, Food Processing Industries and Railways, GoI
Event
International Conference MASCRADE 2024 - Movement Against Smuggled and Counterfeit Trade
Aug
Event
Inter-School Competition: ZERO EVASION- Role of Youth in Making India Free from Smuggling & Counterfeiting
Jul
Event
Twitter Space with Ms. Sungita Sharma, Former Special Secretary & Member (Admin),Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Think Tank Member, FICCI CASCADE
Jun
Press Release
Rs 3500 crores worth of illicit goods seized by DRI in FY23-24: Principal Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Press Release
More volume and less taxes, best way to counter counterfeiting: Joint Commissioner, Delhi Police (Tech, Cyber & Licensing)
Event
Stakeholder consultation on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day 2024
May
Event
Twitter Space with Mr. P K Malhotra, Former Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice and Think Tank Member, FICCI CASCADE
Event
Twitter Space with Mr. Suvashis Choudhary IPS, Chief Security Commissioner, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Former Joint Commissioner, Delhi Police and Think Tank Member FICCI CASCADE
Apr
Press Release
Collaboration with multiple agencies helping us rein in illicit trade: Director General of Police, Mizoram
Event
In Conversation with Mr. Anil Shukla, IPS, Director General of Police, Mizoram
Feb
Event
Twitter Space with Mr. Deep Chand, Former Special Commissioner, Delhi Police and Advisor, FICCI CASCADE
Press Release
DRI’s focus on international collaboration and enforcement resulting in large number of seizures: Principal DG, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Event
Anti-Smuggling Day
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FICCI CASCADE Digital Art/Poster making competition
Dec
Nov
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Enhancing Measures Against Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Oct
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Empowering Actions to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE’s Capacity Building Program for Police Officers to empower them against menace of counterfeiting and smuggling
Sep
Press Release
Illicit trade casts a shadow on India’s progress towards achieving $ 5 trillion economy: Anurag Thakur
Press Release
Tackling illicit trade fundamental for safeguarding India's economic stability, ensuring fair competition and ease of doing business: Chairman, CBIC
Aug
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE organises inter-school competition to motivate youth towards making India free from illicit trade
Jul
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Press Release
Illicit Trade Poses Grave Threat to India's Economy and Public Safety: Anoop Birtharay, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jharkhand
Event
Awareness Programme on Breaking the Chains of Illicit Trade: Seminar to Curb Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Event
Role of Youth in Making India Free from Smuggling & Counterfeiting Inter – School Competition
Press Release
Immediate Collective Effort Required to Arrest the Growth of Smuggling, Counterfeiting: DG Police, Jharkhand
Jun
Press Release
Illicit activities create adverse impact on India’s aspiration of becoming $5 trillion economy: DIG- UT, Chandigarh
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Press Release
Imperative to generate awareness about the daunting impact of Counterfeiting and Smuggling on Indian economy: MD, MP Industrial Development Corporation
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Seminar on Preventive Strategies to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling
May
Press Release
Imperative to prioritize education, awareness initiatives to highlight detrimental consequences of counterfeiting, smuggling: Kerala Commerce & Industry Minister
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Role of Youth in Making India Free from Smuggling & Counterfeiting Inter - School/College Competition
Press Release
Need for a proactive response to prevent online counterfeiting, smuggling cases: Commissioner of Police, Kochi
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Apr
Press Release
North-Eastern Police department holds crucial place in upholding law and order, safeguarding businesses: Dy Assistant Director, North-Eastern Police Academy
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers
Press Release
Counterfeiting, smuggling poses significant health, safety threats to consumers: Commissioner, Muzaffarpur, Govt of Bihar
Event
Awareness Programme on Preventive Strategies to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Event
Youth Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting: School Competition
Role of Youth in Making India Free from Smuggling & Counterfeiting
Feb
Press Release
Smuggling and Counterfeits hinder progress, economic growth and create safety hazards for consumers: Brigadier S K Sheoran, YSM, SM, Deputy Inspector General, Assam Rifles Training Centre and School, Dimapur, Nagaland
Event
Capacity Building Programme with Assam Rifles
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Anti-Smuggling Day 2023
Press Release
India's march to a $40 trillion economy under Amrit Kaal can be seized by smuggling: FICCI CASCADE
Jan
Event
Seminar on Preventive Strategies to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Event
Role of Youth in Making India Free from Smuggling & Counterfeiting
Inter - School/College Competition
Dec
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Goa Police Officers
Press Release
Smuggling and Counterfeiting more dangerous than life threatening diseases like Cancer and COVID: Samir Kumar Mahaseth, Industry Minister, Govt of Bihar
Event
Awareness Programme on Preventive Strategies to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Event
Role of Youth in Making India Free from Smuggling & Counterfeiting
Nov
Press Release
UP Police playing significant role in ensuring protection of legitimate businesses from illicit market operators: Joint CP, UP Police
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Focus State: Uttar Pradesh
Press Release
Stringent actions taken by the state have reduced smuggling: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Govt of Tamil Nadu
Oct
Sep
Press Release
India should adopt innovative and interactive measures to create consumer awareness on counterfeiting and smuggling: Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Judge, Supreme Court of India
Press Release
Need to strengthen existing laws to fight the menace against smuggling & counterfeiting: M Venkaiah Naidu, Former Vice President of India
Event
MASCRADE 2022
Aug
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE organizes interschool competition to create awareness on the ill-effects of counterfeiting and smuggling
Event
Youth Awareness Programme: ZERO -EVASION
Ill effects of Smuggling & Counterfeiting on the Country and the Role of Youth in Making India Free of Illicit Trade
Jul
Press Release
Counterfeiting & smuggling has developed a substantial threat to economy: Director, Karnataka Police Academy
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Focus State: Karnataka
Press Release
Police taking significant steps to curtail illicit trade which pose serious hazard to public health & safety: DIG, Haryana Police
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Focus State: Haryana
May
Press Release
Need for specialized training programmes to sensitize officers & understand intricacies of smuggling and counterfeiting: ADG, Tamil Nadu Police Academy
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Focus State: Tamil Nadu
Press Release
Gujarat Police seized counterfeit goods worth Rs 12.5 crore in last 2 years: DIG, CID (Crime & Railways), Gujarat
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Focus State: Gujarat
Press Release
Gold, narcotics, and cigarettes are highly prone to outright smuggling: Vivek Johri, Chairman, CBIC
Event
In Conversation with Mr. Vivek Johri, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Mar
Event
Interactive Session on Strategies to Combat Smuggling and Counterfeiting
Press Release
Consumer Affairs Ministry & FICCI CASCADE bring youth onboard to boost anti-smuggling drive
Press Release
Strong consumer movement in an institutionalised manner required to fight counterfeiting and smuggling menace: Prof Bejon Misra
Press Release
Central Consumer Protection Authority to ensure consumer rights regarding unfair trade practices, false and misleading ads: Prof (Dr) Ashok R Patil, National Law School of India University
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In Conversation with Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R. Patil, Chair Professor and Chair on Consumer Law & Practice (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India), National Law School of India University
Feb
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE & Ministry of Consumer Affairs join hands to encourage youth to participate in nation building
Press Release
Better coordination between enforcement agencies leading to major seizures: CBIC
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE to launch of 'Anti-Smuggling Day' on 11 February
Jan
Event
Digital Art/Poster making competition on the theme: Stand Against Smuggling
Dec
Press Release
Deep inroads of counterfeit and smuggled goods into society impacting socio-economic prosperity: Industries Minister, Govt of Odisha
Event
Webinar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Nov
Press Release
Imperative for India to take stern and counterstrike force against smuggling & counterfeiting: DIG and Principal, Himachal Pradesh Police Training College
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Oct
Press Release
Counterfeiting & smuggling related offense to be investigated thoroughly: IG, Police, Training and Special Unit, Maharashtra
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Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting, Smuggling and Piracy
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Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting, Smuggling and Piracy
Press Release
Collaboration, stringent actions against perpetrators & dialogue with private players key to curb illicit activities: World Customs Organization
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In Conversation with Mr. Maurice Emiola Adefalou, Technical Officer, IPR, and Health and Safety Programme Manager in Compliance, WCO
Sep
Event
Capacity Building Programme for State Excise Officials on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Focus State: Rajasthan
Aug
Press Release
Assam Rifles committed to work with all Central, State agencies to combat illegal trade & smuggling: Lt Gen Pradeep Chandran Nair, DG, Assam Rifles
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In Conversation programme with Lt Gen Pradeep Chandran Nair, AVSM, YSM, DG, Assam Rifles
Press Release
Smuggling and counterfeiting activities lead to economic crisis, unemployment and poverty: Dr Debasish Roy, ADG, Training, West Bengal Police
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting, Smuggling and Piracy
Jul
Event
Capacity Building Programme for State Excise Officials on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Press Release
J&K Govt to give priority to address the menace of Smuggling and Counterfeiting: Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary, Dept of Industries and Commerce, Govt of J&K
Event
Webinar on Policies and Strategies to Prevent Counterfeiting and Smuggling- Be Vocal for Local and Prevent Illicit Trade
Jun
Press Release
Consumer awareness has become an imperative part of the anti-counterfeiting strategy in developed economies: Hem Kumar Pande, Former Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, GoI
Apr
Press Release
Money generated through smuggling leads to anti-social activities in the country: Rakesh Asthana, DG, BSF & DG, NCB
Press Release
Multiplier effect of counterfeiting, smuggling impacts society and governance: Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Govt of Telangana
Mar
Event
FICCI CASCADE Webinar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond-Be Vocal for Local and Prevent Illicit Trade
Press Release
Increased surveillance, creating awareness, coordination amongst law enforcement agencies
Jan
Press Release
Smuggling and counterfeit trade hold back progress, impact health of the economy and create safety hazards for consumers: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Press Release
Occurrences of cases of counterfeiting and smuggling much more than reported: Special Commissioner, Delhi Police
Event
In Conversation with Dr. Muktesh Chander IPS, Special Commissioner - Operations, Delhi Police
Dec
Event
In Conversation with Mr. Balesh Kumar, Pr. Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Nov
Press Release
Public policy and strong enforcement are needed to address counterfeiting and smuggling: Dr Amar Patnaik, MP, Rajya Sabha
Event
Webinar on Communication, Coordination and Collaboration- Strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and smuggling
Press Release
Seizure of illicit cigarettes jumps by 800% during COVID times
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE launches campaign to safeguard consumer interest
Oct
Aug
Event
FICCI CASCADE State Series: Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond - Be Vocal for Local and Prevent Illicit Trade
Jul
Press Release
Madhya Pradesh govt bats for a coordinated approach among govt, law enforcement agencies and industry to address counterfeiting and smuggling
Press Release
COVID-19 Triggered Economic Distress Sees Sharp Spike in Smuggling of Goods: FICCI CASCADE
Event
Webinar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Jun
Press Release
Promote Swadeshi to boost Indian economy and eliminate illegal trade: National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch
Event
Webinar on Go Vocal for Local to Combat Illicit Trade
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE lauds DRI for a major haul of smuggled cigarettes
May
Press Release
Increased surveillance, awareness and coordination must to counter smuggling and counterfeiting: Joint Commissioner, Delhi Police
Event
Webinar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Event
Webinar on the Proactive Role of the Judiciary within the existing legal framework to combat economic offences such as counterfeiting and smuggling
Apr
Event
Webinar on Protecting your Brand on E-Commerce Platforms - Battling the Odds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Feb
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting, Smuggling and Piracy
Press Release
Counterfeiting, smuggling have risen across the world: Rajasthan Minister
Event
FICCI-CASCADE Seminar on Containing Counterfeiting and Smuggling : A Step Towards Prosperous Nation Building
Jan
Press Release
Prevention of smuggling can increase employment by up to 16.36 lakh jobs in five key industries: FICCI CASCADE Report
Event
Seminar on Containing Counterfeiting and Smuggling -A Step Towards Prosperous Nation Building
Sep
Press Release
Counterfeiting is cancerous to society; need constant vigilance: SC Judge Uday Umesh Lalit
Press Release
Prevention of smuggling can save jobs, money: Anurag Singh Thakur
Press Release
Global stakeholders dialogue to check counterfeiting, smuggling at MASCRADE 2019
Aug
Press Release
National, international collaboration needed to check counterfeiting: Justice Prathiba M Singh, Judge, Delhi High Court
Event
Communication, Coordination and Collaboration- Strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and smuggling
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE organizes interschool meet 'Zero Evasion' to fight menace of counterfeiting and smuggling
Jun
Press Release
AP police officers get trained to check counterfeiting, smuggling, piracy
Apr
Press Release
FICCI lauds US Government's Crackdown on Counterfeits
Mar
Event
Stakeholder Consultation with Customs and DRI- Developing Strategic Actions Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting
Feb
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Press Release
Seminar on Communication, Coordination and Collaboration -Strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and smuggling-
Press Release
India's resolve is firm in safeguarding national security: Rajnath Singh
Event
Seminar on Communication, Coordination and Collaboration-Strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and smuggling
Nov
Press Release
Communication, Coordination and Collaboration among enforcement agencies needed to address illicit trade
Press Release
Leading global players join FICCI CASCADE in addressing the growing threat of illicit trade
Press Release
Illicit trade in goods causing untold damage to economy and society: Legal Affairs Secretary
Oct
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE organizes Interschool Painting and Elocution Competition Involving youth to promote awareness campaign for fight against counterfeiting and smuggling
Sep
Press Release
Robust policy and effective implementation needed to curtail menace of illicit trade
Jul
Press Release
Awareness generation against illicit market vital for the economy: Vivek Gogia
Press Release
FICCI CASCADE constitutes Think Tank to mitigate challenges of illicit trade
Jun
Event
FICCI - CASCADE Seminar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling: An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
Mar
Event
Candle Light Congregation - Fight Against Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Press Release
Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
Event
Seminar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
Feb
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Event
Seminar on Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
Oct
Press Release
Shatrughan Sinha joins hands with FICCI CASCADE to stop counterfeiting, smuggling and piracy
Press Release
Best performing officers from law enforcement agencies to be felicitated
Jun
Press Release
Illicit Trade Should Be Treated As A National Threat And Tax Evasion As A Grave Offence - FICCI Urges the Government
May
Press Release
Need for a national agency to take over to stop illicit trade: Lok Sabha MP Sushmita Dev
Press Release
FICCI urges the Govt. to curb the menace of smuggled and counterfeit goods in the country
Apr
Event
Seminar on "Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development"
Dec
Event
International Conference on Illicit Cross Border Trade in Goods: Impact on Economy and Consumers
Oct
Press Release
Collaborative measures are required as an anti-smuggling initiative in the country: Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
Event
Seminar on Border Management and Illicit Trade
Sep
Event
Seminar and Candle Light Congregation on ‘Combating Illicit Trade – An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development'
Jul
Event
Socio-Economic Impact of Illicit Trade - Capacity Building Programme
Jun
Event
Seminar on Combating Illicit Trade - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
Jan
Press Release
Inadequate enforcement and lack of consumer awareness boost counterfeiting in India
Press Release
National IPR policy & strict enforcement of laws will protect IP rights: Paswan
Oct
Event
FICCI-CASCADE SEMINAR On Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy
Aug
Event
Interactive Session on 'Illicit Trade - A Threat to our National Interests'
Jul
Event
Interactive Session on 'Illicit markets – A Threat to our National Interests'
Jun
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Seminar on Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy
May
Apr
Feb
Jan
Dec
Nov
Event
Seminar on Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy
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Facebook Slogan Writing Competition on: Fight Against Counterfeiting and Smuggling
Sep
Aug
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Police Officers Training- Capacity Building Programme
Jul
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Consumer Rally-Fight Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting
Jun
May
Event
Judiciary Roundtable on Smuggling, Counterfeiting and Piracy
Event
Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling – An Imperative for Indian Economy'
Apr
Feb
Jan
Press Release
Minister Shyam Rajak invokes spirit of nationalism to fight the menace of counterfeiting and smuggling
Dec
Nov
Oct
Sep
Event
Conference on Trade in Counterfeit, Pirated and Smuggled Goods - A Threat to India's National Security and Economy
Jul
Event
Inter School Painting Competition - Awareness through Art
Jun
May
Press Release
FICCI-CASCADE Bags Global Award for Protection from Dangerous Fakes
Event
Capacity Building Programme- Police Officers Training
Event
FICCI CASCADE Seminar on Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy
Apr
Event
FICCI CASCADE Seminar on Consumer Action Against Counterfeiting And Smuggling and Candle Light Congregation
Mar
Event
Confluence'13 Youth Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting
Event
Cross Country Race Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting
Feb
Event
FICCI-CASCADE Seminar on Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy
Policy
Policy paper submitted to DIPP
Jan
Event
FICCI CASCADE Seminar on Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy
Event
Open House Consultation "Accessibility to safe and quality medicines in the supply chain in India"
Dec
Study
Socio-Economic Impact of Counterfeiting, Smuggling and Tax Evasion in Seven Key Indian Industry Sectors
Nov
Oct
Event
FICCI CASCADE Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - An Imperative for Indian Economy'
Sep
Event
Stakeholders Consultation on FICCI-CASCADE Research on the Impact of Smuggling and Counterfeiting
Event
Youth Festival - Alaav-Consumer Calling held at Islamic University of Science and Technology
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Roundtable on International Cooperation on Criminal Investigations Related to Spurious Medicines
Aug
Event
FICCI-CASCADE Seminar on Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling - an Imperative for Indian Economy
Jul
Event
FICCI-CASCADE Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling – an Imperative for Indian Economy'
Jun
May
Apr
Press Release
US IT Law to Impact Exporters Using Pirated Software - FICCI
Feb
Dec
Event
Industry interaction with the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW)
Jan
Event
Launch of Committee on Anti-Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying Economy’ (CASCADE)
