Special Studies/ Reports/ Projects

NCTI has carried out special studies and report on demand for various Ministries of Government of India, Export Promotion councils, Commodity Boards, National Chambers & Trade Associations etc. Some of the special studies, reports and projects as follows:

	FTA/ PTA Trade Data Analysis for Department of Commerce
	INDIA ASEAN Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)/ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) Desktop study for drawing modalities for SAFTA Sensitive list Review Examination of Feasibility Factors & Identification of priority Items for India’s proposed FTA/FTA with GCC Post Implementation India - Thailand EHS (Early Harvest Scheme) Analysis A Feasibility Study on India-Israel Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)/ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Study on COMESA : Desktop Study to ascertain the potential of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and COMESA
	Focus Africa Portal
	Development of the Focus Africa Portal under the Focus Africa Initiative of the Department of Commerce : www.focusafrica.gov.in
	Value Added Service to APEDA, NSIC & VITC
	NCTI’s ETOs (Electronic Trade Opportunities) services to members to APEDA, NSIC & VITC.
	Ministry of Finance
	Compilation of World Imports and Export basket and India’s potion as a supplier for incorporation in the Economic Survey.
	Support Services for AEPC
	Trade data support, article for their Apparel Fortnightly, Snap shots of various markets for India’s export of Readymade Garments.
	‘Export Potential of Agro and Forest Produce’ for Shellac Export Promotion Council
	Southern African Custom Union (SACU) Study : Identification of potential item for the increasing India’s Export for Department of Commerce
	Compilation of Data & bringing out Focus Africa and Focus CIS Booklets for DoC for information of the export community in India
	Two booklets on Focus Africa &Focus CIS were brought out by NCTI for DoC under the Focus Africa and Focus CIS Schemes of the DoC wherein the content was put together by NCTI which included compilation of Trade Data Analysis, key contacts list of Trade Fair &Exhibition etc.
Market Studies
	National Medicinal Plants Board Study
	‘Mapping of HS Codes & TRADE Analysis on Focus, Medicinal Plants and Region-wise Domestic Field Study on stake holders feedback with focus on exports' – Market Studies based on field studies for USA & Germany were also part of the project.
	FOCUS LAC Initiative of DoC
	Chile/ Colombia as investment destinations and as Strategic Gateways for India’s Exports to the Region   Export Potential of Engineering Goods in Latin American Countries   Export Potential for Chemicals in Latin American Countries
	For SHELLAC EPC
	Potential of Shellac & LAC Based Products in South Africa & Kenya
Miscellaneous Studies
	Coir Board study on Australia
	Marketing of Coir and allied Products in Australian Market.
	Study for Confederation of India Industry
	A brief study on global Imports and Import from India by Canada, EU27 and Japan for various textile categories such ads Fiber, Yarn, Fabric, Made-ups, Carpets and Readymade Garments both cotton and non cotton.
	India's Trade Through Sea and Exports to EU Countries
	Prepared a Market Study Report on 'India's Trade Through Sea and Exports to EU Countries' for Commercial Deptt, Port of Dunkirk, France.
	Bicycle Parts & Accessories Sector in India
	Prepared a Study Report on 'Bicycle Parts & Accessories Sector in India' for M/s Weldtite Products Ltd, UK.
Miscellaneous Projects
	Interactive CD-ROM of Indian Exporters
	Compilation of an interactive CD-ROM of Indian Exporters with the support from Ministry of Commerce, leading organisations such as SIDBI, ECGC, Exim Bank and MMTC was done. The project aimed at developing database of 5000 exporters from major sectors such as leather, engineering, chemicals, textiles and handicrafts etc.
	Coffee Board Project
	NCTI prepared a CD-ROM of Coffee Board and an Interactive Website. CD-ROM titled 'India Coffee - a Comprehensive Guide' was released by the Commerce Secretary.
	Electronic Product Catalogue for Latin American
	NCTI developed of an Electronic Product Catalogue of select products in English, Spanish and Portuguese for focussed promotion of select Indian products for exporting to Latin America & the Caribbean under the FOCUS LAC Initiatives of the DoC.