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Trade &
investment
Guidance on international market entry, investment opportunities and trade policies for businesses, investors and institutions.
A wider world of opportunityRooted in India. Connected to the world.
A world of
possibilities.
Built together.
Bringing people, businesses and nations closer through trade, investment and a shared ambition for progress.
Association for Global
Economic Development
A shared vision. A global perspective.Scroll to explore ↓
Across borders.
Beyond possibilities.
Beyond possibilities.
United StatesUnited KingdomSwitzerlandGhanaSingaporeJapan
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AFGED in the world · International business delegations
Relationships that
move the world forward.
move the world forward.
01 / The association
Progress begins
with connection.
We are the Association for Global Economic Development — a not-for-profit organisation connecting India’s enterprise and ambition with the world.
We bring businesses, governments, institutions and entrepreneurs together to advance international trade, encourage investment and build lasting economic relationships.
15+Countries connected
12Core sectors
06Continents
02 / What we do
Opening doors.
Creating opportunity.
Practical expertise and meaningful connections, helping ideas and enterprise travel further.
Trade &
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International
delegations
Bringing Indian enterprises together with international businesses, trade bodies and decision-makers through business visits and exchanges.
Connections built in person03
Policy &
collaboration
Creating space for dialogue between industry, institutions and governments to strengthen economic cooperation across borders.
Shared perspectives. Lasting progress.04
Knowledge &
capacity building
Workshops, seminars and learning programmes on global trade practices, export readiness and entrepreneurship.
Expertise that moves business forwardConnecting opportunity across sectors
- Agriculture
- Education
- Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Foreign trade
- Software
- Artificial intelligence
- Real estate
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Infrastructure
03 / A global perspective
Indian roots.
A world of connections.
Present across six continents, we bring enterprises, institutions and ideas into the same conversation — wherever opportunity takes shape.
Our international network
Closer to the world.
06continents.
One shared ambition.
One shared ambition.
Asia
India · Japan · Vietnam · Laos · Singapore · South Korea · UAE
Europe
United Kingdom · Switzerland
Africa
Ghana & wider regional connections
North America
United States
South America
Connections across the continent
Oceania
Connections across the region
04 / Connections in action
Real people.
Shared possibilities.
A glimpse into our delegations, conversations and exchanges around the world.
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05 / Our people
Experience with
a shared purpose.
A board bringing leadership, industry knowledge and an international outlook to AFGED.
INIndrajeet NimbalkarChairman
As Chairman, Mr. Indrajeet Nimbalkar leads AFGED’s board in its commitment to global economic development and international collaboration.
SCDr. Sham ChoughuleDirector · International Business, Logistics & Maritime Transport
An international business graduate of IIFT, New Delhi, with a doctorate from Mumbai University and three decades of experience in ports, shipping and logistics. His work connects maritime expertise, education and international business.
AMAmol MandlikVice-Chairman
Mr. Amol Mandlik serves as Vice-Chairman, supporting the board’s work to advance AFGED’s mission of economic cooperation.
JNJagjeetraje NimbalkarVice-Chairman
Mr. Jagjeetraje Nimbalkar serves as Vice-Chairman, supporting AFGED’s leadership and its focus on international connections and shared growth.
ADAnil DeshpandeExecutive Director
Mr. Anil Deshpande serves as Executive Director of the Association for Global Economic Development, supporting the association’s activities and engagement with the business community.
SMSahil MandlikDirector · Technology & Systems Integration
Mr. Sahil Mandlik’s portfolio focuses on technology and systems integration, bringing a technology perspective to AFGED’s work.
SMSalil MandlikDirector
Mr. Salil Mandlik is a member of AFGED’s board of directors, contributing to its shared mission of global economic development.
YDYashwant DhanagaveDirector
Mr. Yashwant Dhanagave serves on AFGED’s board of directors, supporting the association’s commitment to economic cooperation.
06 / Contact
A world of connections.
One conversation away.
Registered office104, Janki Niwas, 1st Floor,
Dr. Moose Road, Opp. Gadkari Rangayatan,
Talavpali, Thane (West) – 400 602,
Maharashtra, India.
Dr. Moose Road, Opp. Gadkari Rangayatan,
Talavpali, Thane (West) – 400 602,
Maharashtra, India.
Corporate officeA/111, Mittal Court,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021,
Maharashtra, India.
Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021,
Maharashtra, India.