The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 (Act No. XXXVIII of 1949) for the regulation of the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. During its nearly six decades of existence, ICAI has achieved recognition as a premier accounting body not only in the country but also globally, for its contribution in the fields of education, professional development, maintenance of high accounting, auditing and ethical standards. ICAI now is the second largest accounting body in the whole world.
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
At 120 locations in 80 countries around the world, the members of German Chamber Network (AHKs) offer their experience, connections and services to German and foreign companies. AHKs are located in all countries which are of special interest for German companies. AHKs are closely connected to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) in Germany. Together, they support German companies with building up and extending their business relations to foreign countries. The umbrella organization of the IHKs is the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), which also coordinates and supports the AHKs. The AHKs are supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag. The AHK Indian or the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1956. As a highly regarded and respected institution in India and Germany, with its qualified team and above all its innumerable contacts and connections, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce has played a major role in advancing corporate as well as cultural understanding between India and Germany for over 50 years.
The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India
The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce was established in 1982 to promote, foster and extend commercial and economic relations between India and Members of the European Union. The Delegation of the European Commission in India, New Delhi is the Chief Patron. Diplomatic representatives of EU countries are among the special invitees. Indian and European companies connected with Indo-EU trade, commerce, manufacture, services and professions, directly or indirectly, are our patron members.
The Chamber is an important link between European Union – Indian Businesses. The European Union today is India’s largest trading partner, there is a considerable scope for further enhancing trade relations between the two regions. The EU Chambers is an independent, impartial body actively promoting two-way flow of trade, investment between India and members of the EU. It also facilitates technology transfer by providing professional advice, assistance and services to parties interested in such business activities.