An industry trade group, also known as a trade association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry association participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, political donations, lobbying and publishing, but its main focus is collaboration between companies, or standardization. Associations may offer other services, such as producing conferences, networking or charitable events or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members.

In countries with a social market economy the role of industry trade groups is often taken by employers' organizations which also have a role in the social dialogue.

List of some of the Important Trade Bodies in iNDIA :-

      1.     INDIAN MISSIONS ABROAD 

     High Commissions 

Embassies Indian Consulates

General Honorary

consulate of India

2.     FOREIGN MISSIONS IN     

High Commissions 

Embassies  

3.    EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCILS  

4.    BILATERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  

5.    REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  

6.    ALL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION  

7.    OTHER IMPORTANT TRADE ASSOCIATIONS