The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ravi Bhatia as Senior Advisor – Financial Forensics, Insolvency & Real Estate Governance.
His induction significantly strengthens IFIGT’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and investor protection across India’s financial and real estate ecosystems…
The leadership of the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) met with Mr. Bernd Scholtz, Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to explore strategic cooperation in trade, innovation, and investment. IFIGT was represented by its Director General, Rt. Rohini Raina, who joined leading stakeholders from industry, trade bodies, multinational corporations, and policy institutions from both India and Russia.
The leadership of the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) met with Mr. Levente Kardos, Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi, to discuss expanding trade, investment, and industry linkages between India and Hungary. Rtn. Rohini Raina, Director General of IFIGT, met with Mr. Levente Kardos, Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Hungary, to explore sectoral partnerships and fformalisethe establishment of…
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. (Prof.) Ashok Puri, one of India’s foremost Kaizen and Lean Transformation leaders, to its prestigious Advisory Board. Dr. Puri brings over three decades of global experience spanning operational excellence, continuous improvement, enterprise transformation, strategy deployment, and industry capability building. His vast contributions across manufacturing, pharma, MSMEs, consulting, education, and global corporate leadership will significantly strengthen IFIGT’s vision of enhancing India’s industrial competitiveness and MSME readiness for global trade.
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. (Prof.) Ravi Sauhta, one of India’s most respected orthopaedic surgeons and healthcare leaders, to its Advisory Board in the capacity of:
Advisory Board Member – Healthcare Excellence, Clinical Governance & Medical Innovation
Dr. Sauhta brings over 30 years of distinguished clinical, academic, and surgical leadership, reinforcing IFIGT’s commitment to advancing healthcare knowledge, national well-being, and medical governance frameworks.
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sanjeev Goyal, an accomplished senior civil servant from the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS), 1996 batch, as Senior Advisor – Public Financial Governance, Defence Infrastructure & Audit Reforms. With decades of experience in public finance, audit oversight, defence infrastructure governance, and institutional reform, Mr. Goyal brings deep administrative insight and regulatory expertise to IFIGT’s advisory framework. His induction further strengthens IFIGT’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and robust governance practices across public financial systems and strategic infrastructure domains.
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is proud to announce the induction of Mr. Vijay Goel, Partner at Singhania & Co., London, Founder of the Indo-European Business Forum, and Former Chairman – London Chamber of Commerce (Asian Business Association), as Global Chair – Europe Chapter and Senior Advisor – International Trade & Policy Affairs.
Mr. Goel brings with him a stellar track record of leadership in global business diplomacy, policy engagement, and institutional collaboration. With decades of experience across Europe and India, he has worked closely with the UK Parliament, All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), and European trade bodies. His role as Founder of the Indo-European Business Forum and contributions to the London Chamber of Commerce have laid the groundwork for stronger India–Europe trade relations.
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the induction of PP Rtn. AKS Hemant Bhasin, Chairman – Silvercord Home Furnishings Pvt. Ltd. and District Director – Fundraising & CSR (Rotary District 3011), as Advisory Board Member – Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability.
Mr. Bhasin brings over five decades of leadership experience across industry, philanthropy, and Rotary service. A distinguished entrepreneur and Rotarian since 2012, he has mentored Fortune 500 executives, led transformative CSR initiatives, and pioneered projects in skill development, healthcare, and education, benefiting thousands across India.
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the induction of Mr. Sunil Arora, CEO – One World One Network, as Advisory Board Member – Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade Facilitation.
Mr. Arora brings with him over 35 years of leadership experience in freight forwarding, customs, and logistics. His distinguished career includes serving as Past President of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), Senior Advisor to the Delhi Customs Brokers Association, and active collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Commerce. He has also been associated with leading national institutions such as CII, FICCI, and the PHD Chamber of Commerce, contributing immensely to shaping India’s logistics and trade ecosystem.
The India Federation for Investors and Global Trade (IFIGT) has submitted its comprehensive Pre-Budget Recommendations for Union Budget 2026 (Pertaining to India’s Investment and Capital Markets – FY 2026-27) to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
This submission highlights ten key structural and taxation reforms aimed at strengthening India’s financial markets, improving ease of investment, and aligning regulatory frameworks with global standards. The proposals are built upon data-backed analysis and extensive stakeholder consultation across the financial services sector.
New Delhi, 26 September 2025 – The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is delighted to announce the appointment of CA Ranjan Chopra as Director – Finance & Audit in the Finance & Audit Committee.
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Mr. Ranjan Chopra is a highly accomplished professional with a distinguished career in Direct Tax Law and corporate finance. An alumnus of Modern School, Delhi and Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, he is a partner at M/s Khanna & Annadhanam, one of North India’s most renowned Chartered Accountancy firms.
Mr. Chopra regularly represents clients before various tax authorities and benches of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) across India. He currently serves as the General Secretary of the ITAT Bar Association, Delhi, a role that reflects his leadership and standing in the tax law fraternity.
New Delhi, 28 September 2025 – The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Anup Narang as Director – Healthcare & Medical Equipment within the Healthcare & Medical Equipment Committee.
Mr. Narang, a veteran leader with over 40 years of experience in the hearing health sector, currently serves as Director – Marketing at ALPS, a pioneering company engaged in the development of affordable yet state-of-the-art hearing solutions. Under his stewardship, ALPS hearing aids are today being used across India and exported to multiple countries worldwide, including adoption by international institutions.
In continuation of its strategy to establish Observer Status Global Desks across embassies in India, the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) engaged with the Embassy of Colombia in New Delhi.
Rotarian Rohini Raina, Director General of IFIGT, met with H.E. Juan Carlos Rojas Arango, Minister Counselor, Embassy of Colombia, to discuss avenues of cooperation and the establishment of an Observer Desk – International Trade & Investments: Colombia under the IFIGT framework.
The leadership of the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) — represented by Ms. Rohini Raina, Director General, and Mr. Rajat Dhar, Director – Investments — met with Mr. Daniel Bader, Defence Attaché, Embassy of Switzerland in India, over lunch in New Delhi.
The discussions focused on establishing an “Observer Status Desk – International Trade & Investments: Switzerland” under the IFIGT framework. This initiative is part of IFIGT’s global mission to facilitate cross-border trade, investment linkages, and institutional partnerships by actively engaging with embassies and international missions.
Indian Federation for Investors and Global Traders (IFIGT) held a high-level meeting with the South African High Commission in India to discuss the establishment of an Observer Status Global Desk for South Africa in India.
The meeting was attended by Brigadier General Kevin Moonsamy, Defence Advisor, South African High Commission; Ms. Sonu Prabhakar, Department of Trade, Industry & Competition; Rotarian Rohini Raina, Director General, IFIGT; and Mr. Rajat Dhar, Director – Investments, IFIGT.
The leadership of the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) met with H.E. Mr. Aloys Bizindavyi, the Ambassador of Burundi to India at the Embassy of Burundi, New Delhi, to deliberate on advancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
The discussions centered on key sectors of strategic importance to Burundi, including:
