FTCCI, with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Director General of Foreign Trade, Government of India, organises a Workshop on Trade Connect Portal held for the benefit of exporters

Hyderabad, February 16, 2026: The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) organised the “Workshop on Trade Connect Portal – A Sequel Workshop” on Monday at the FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad.
The workshop was conducted with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India.
Akshay SC, Joint DGFT, and Sambhaji Appasaheb Chavan, Joint DGFT, Government of India, were the guests at the workshop. Both dignitaries elaborated on the Government of India’s initiatives to support exporters through digital transformation and encouraged participants to actively utilise the Trade Connect Portal to access product-specific and country-specific trade data, global demand trends, trade standards, and insights on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Trade Connect Portal was highlighted as a game-changer for exporters. It brings everything exporters need—market intelligence, trade data, tariff details, and regulatory guidance—into one reliable platform, saving them from navigating multiple sources for critical information. The portal enables smarter market decisions, reduces risks, and ensures better utilisation of government schemes. More importantly, it opens doors to global opportunities while saving time and operational costs. It is not just a website but a strategic support system that strengthens India’s competitiveness in international trade.
The workshop witnessed active participation from 70 exporters, importers, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs keen to leverage the Government of India’s Trade Connect Portal to expand their global trade footprint.
R. Ravi Kumar, President, FTCCI, delivered the welcome address, emphasising the growing importance of digital platforms in enhancing export competitiveness and enabling Telangana businesses to access international markets more effectively.
Chakravarthy AVPS, Chairman, International Trade and Business Relations Committee, FTCCI, delivering theme remarks, highlighted the strategic relevance of the Trade Connect Portal under the Foreign Trade Policy and its role in simplifying international trade processes.
A detailed technical session on the “Introduction, Features and Benefits of Onboarding on Trade Connect Portal” was delivered by Dhiya R., Deputy DGFT. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the portal’s functionalities, including real-time trade event updates, HS code-based analytics, linkages with Indian Missions abroad, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), EXIM Bank, and the Certificate of Origin application process.
The highlight of the workshop was a hands-on handholding session on registration on the Trade Connect Portal, conducted by DGFT officials. Participants engaged in an interactive Q&A session to clarify procedural aspects and onboarding requirements. Officials assisted attendees in navigating the portal and understanding compliance prerequisites, including IEC registration requirements.