Current Context: On 16 July 2026, the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), launched "Going Global: A Practical Guide for Indian MSMEs" in New Delhi.
- The guidebook is a one-stop practical resource to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) identify export opportunities and expand into global markets.
- It provides guidance on market access requirements, trade intelligence tools, buyer identification, international standards, sustainability norms, and export readiness.
- The guidebook also explains how MSMEs can benefit from India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Rules of Origin, and Trade Remedies Advisory Cell (TRAC) to improve global competitiveness.
- The initiative aims to help MSMEs overcome challenges such as limited market information, compliance with international certifications, identifying overseas buyers, and maintaining price competitiveness, thereby increasing their participation in global value chains.
Question
Q1. The guidebook "Going Global: A Practical Guide for Indian MSMEs" was launched by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) in collaboration with which organisation?a) FICCI
b) ASSOCHAM
c) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
d) NASSCOM
Answer: c) The guidebook "Going Global: A Practical Guide for Indian MSMEs" was launched by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at IIFT in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
