CAIT

CAIT INDIA’S APEX TRADE BODY REPRESENTING & EMPOWERING 8 CRORE TRADERS AND OVER 40,000 TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is India's leading national trade body, representing the interests of traders, retailers and small businesses across the country since 1990. Headquartered at Vyapar Bhawan, New Delhi, CAIT operates through a three-tier structure spanning National, Regional and State levels, with a National Governing Council of nearly 100 trade leaders and active chapters across all major states. Founded to address the everyday challenges faced by Indian traders, including outdated colonial era laws, multiple overlapping regulations and a lack of unified representation, CAIT has grown into the strongest voice of the trading community at the national level. The organisation works closely with the Government of India and State Governments on policy matters affecting trade, retail and commerce, including GST implementation, FDI in retail and e-commerce, the National Retail Trade Policy and simplification of tax laws. CAIT's independent research arm, the CAIT Research & Trade Development Society, conducts ongoing research on issues concerning Indian trade and the broader economy. The organisation's media department maintains active coordination with national and regional press to keep traders informed and represented in public discourse. Our Mission
CAIT is committed to protecting trader interests, securing redress of genuine grievances, promoting fair trade practices, upgrading trader skills through seminars and training, and working with the Government to modernise India's retail trade ecosystem. Recognition

CAIT holds official representation on the Board of Trade, Government of India, and has contributed to major reforms including VAT, GST, the Carriage by Road Act and the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. For the latest updates on trade policy, GST, retail reforms and trader welfare initiatives, visit https://cait.in

*QUOTE*UPI is a landmark of India’s digital revolution. 🇮🇳CAIT welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed   call following ...
30/09/2026

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UPI is a landmark of India’s digital revolution. 🇮🇳

CAIT welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed call following constructive dialogue with the Hon’ble Finance Minister.

CAIT के राष्ट्रीय महामंत्री एवं चांदनी चौक से सांसद श्री Praveen Khandelwal  के नेतृत्व में देशभर के विभिन्न राज्यों के ...
30/09/2026

CAIT के राष्ट्रीय महामंत्री एवं चांदनी चौक से सांसद श्री Praveen Khandelwal के नेतृत्व में देशभर के विभिन्न राज्यों के लगभग 20 वरिष्ठ व्यापारिक नेताओं के प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने आज केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री श्रीमती Nirmala Sitharaman जी से भेंट कर प्रस्तावित UPI MDR को लेकर व्यापारिक समुदाय की चिंताओं एवं सुझावों से अवगत कराया।

बैठक में CAIT के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री बी.सी. भरतिया जी, राष्ट्रीय संयुक्त महासचिव Sumit Agarwal जी, AICPDF के अध्यक्ष श्री धैर्यशील पाटिल जी, AIMRA के चेयरमैन श्री कैलाश लखयानी जी, AIJGF के अध्यक्ष श्री पंकज अरोड़ा जी सहित विभिन्न व्यापारिक संगठनों के प्रतिनिधि उपस्थित रहे।

वित्त मंत्री जी ने प्रतिनिधिमंडल की बातों को धैर्यपूर्वक सुना। सकारात्मक एवं रचनात्मक संवाद के बाद AICPDF और AIMRA ने 2 अक्टूबर को प्रस्तावित “No UPI Day” का आह्वान वापस लेने का निर्णय लिया है।

CAIT डिजिटल भुगतान और UPI की सफलता के प्रति पूर्णतः प्रतिबद्ध है। हमारा उद्देश्य यह सुनिश्चित करना है कि डिजिटल भुगतान व्यवस्था को और मजबूत करते हुए नीतियां व्यापारियों, MSMEs और पूरे डिजिटल व्यापारिक इकोसिस्टम के लिए व्यावहारिक एवं संतुलित हों।

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A stronger voice for Punjab’s trading community! 👏CAIT has further strengthened its organisational network with the laun...
27/09/2026

A stronger voice for Punjab’s trading community! 👏

CAIT has further strengthened its organisational network with the launch of its Amritsar District Chapter, inaugurated by Shri
Sumit Agarwal ji, National Joint General Secretary, CAIT & Prabhari – North India.

With the blessings of Shri Brijmohan Agarwal ji, National Chairman, and Shri Balkrishna Bhartia ji, National President, and under the guidance of Shri Praveen Khandelwal ji, National Secretary General, the chapter will work under the able patronage of Shri Piara Lal Seth Ji.

Shri Sundeep Khosla Ji will serve as President, leading a newly constituted team of 25 office bearers who took the oath to serve the trading community.

A new chapter, a stronger network, and a renewed commitment to empowering traders across Punjab.

FAKE NEWS ALERT 🚨There have been reports circulating on social media suggesting that CAIT has called for a nationwide “N...
26/09/2026

FAKE NEWS ALERT 🚨

There have been reports circulating on social media suggesting that CAIT has called for a nationwide “No UPI Day” on 2nd October.

We want to clarify that these reports are completely misleading and false. CAIT has not given any such call.

CAIT has consistently supported the growth of UPI and India’s digital payments revolution. We remain committed to working with all stakeholders to strengthen India’s digital payment ecosystem and empower our traders in the digital age.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has clarified that it has not announced or endorsed any nationwide “No UPI Day” on October 2.

25/09/2026

Made in India, Made for the World 🌍🇮🇳

is a story of stronger businesses, greater opportunities and a more self-reliant Indian economy.

Over the last 12 years, India, under the leadership of PM ji, has steadily built stronger domestic supply chains, expanded exports and created greater opportunities for Indian businesses to grow and compete globally.

CAIT Family wishes Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji a very Happy Birthday!The trader community stands proudl...
17/09/2026

CAIT Family wishes Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji a very Happy Birthday!

The trader community stands proudly with your vision of Viksit Bharat and a self-reliant India, contributing every day towards a stronger economy, vibrant markets and greater opportunities for every Indian.

May you be blessed with good health, strength and a long life to continue serving the nation with the same dedication and resolve.

A World Record for India’s Traders! 🏆CAIT Chhattisgarh Chapter, under the leadership of Mr. Amar Parwani, has created a ...
16/09/2026

A World Record for India’s Traders! 🏆

CAIT Chhattisgarh Chapter, under the leadership of Mr. Amar Parwani, has created a World Record for the Largest Taxation Awareness Campaign (multiple locations).

The Vyapari Kar Samvad, held in collaboration with the Income Tax Department of Chhattisgarh, brought together traders across the state for a landmark awareness initiative necessary for greater understanding and awareness of taxation.

A proud moment for the entire trading community!

BRICS is set to open greater business opportunities on the ground! 🌍As highlighted by CAIT Secretary General Shri Pravee...
14/09/2026

BRICS is set to open greater business opportunities on the ground! 🌍

As highlighted by CAIT Secretary General Shri Praveen Khandelwal Ji, the New Delhi Declaration will help expand market access, strengthen trade partnerships and create new opportunities for India’s traders, MSMEs and exporters.

📖:
https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2026/9/13/BRICS-New-Delhi-Declaration-op.php

New Delhi, September 13 (HS): The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, held under India''s chairmanship and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a historic achievement for India and will create new opport

गणेश चतुर्थी के पावन पर्व की समस्त देशवासियों एवं व्यापारी बंधुओं को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।विघ्नहर्ता भगवान श्री ग...
14/09/2026

गणेश चतुर्थी के पावन पर्व की समस्त देशवासियों एवं व्यापारी बंधुओं को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।

विघ्नहर्ता भगवान श्री गणेश जी की आराधना का यह पावन पर्व सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि और सफलता लेकर आए।

गणपति बप्पा की कृपा से देश में व्यापार, रोजगार और आर्थिक प्रगति को नई गति मिले तथा प्रत्येक परिवार में खुशहाली बनी रहे।

गणपति बप्पा मोरया!

BRICS के माध्यम से भारत के व्यापार और MSME क्षेत्र के लिए वैश्विक अवसरों के नए द्वार खुल सकते हैं।CAIT के राष्ट्रीय महाम...
12/09/2026

BRICS के माध्यम से भारत के व्यापार और MSME क्षेत्र के लिए वैश्विक अवसरों के नए द्वार खुल सकते हैं।

CAIT के राष्ट्रीय महामंत्री एवं सांसद श्री Praveen Khandelwal जी ने BRICS Business Facilitation Mission for MSMEs & Traders का प्रस्ताव रखते हुए कहा कि यह पहल भारतीय व्यापारियों, MSMEs और निर्यातकों को BRICS देशों के बाजारों से सीधे जोड़ने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा सकती है।

‘Made in India, Made for the World’ की भावना को नई गति देने वाला यह कदम भारत की वैश्विक व्यापारिक शक्ति को और मजबूत करेगा।

CAIT के राष्ट्रीय महामंत्री और भाजपा सांसद प्रवीण खंडेलवाल ने कहा कि ब्रिक्स के जरिए भारत वैश्विक दक्षिण में अपनी भू...

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Confederation Of All India Traders, Vyapar Bhawan, , , 925/1, Naiwalan, Karol Bagh
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