Ficci Cascade

Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy

FICCI Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE)

In recent times India’s economic growth story has attracted the world’s attention bringing new challenges for the domestic economy. One of the challenges continually faced is the growing illicit trade in counterfeits, pass offs and smuggled goods.

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CASCADE Vision Statement

Create a national movement to make our country safe from the bane of smuggling and counterfeiting by advocating effective actions, promoting legal businesses including MSME’s and protecting consumer’s interests; thus, achieving the vision of a secure, healthy and a prosperous India.

Forthcoming Events

Seminar on Proactive Approaches to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling

22^nd May 2025 | 02.30 PM – 6.00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

FICCI CASCADE firmly believes that creating widespread awareness and fostering informed dialogue are essential in building a robust and proactive strategy to tackle the growing menace of counterfeiting and smuggling. These illicit activities not only undermine legitimate businesses and government revenues but also pose serious threats to consumer safety and national security. In line with this, FICCI CASCADE is organising a “Seminar on Proactive Approaches to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling” on 22 May 2025 at Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The seminar aims to serve as a vital platform to bring together key stakeholders—including policymakers, enforcement agencies, industry leaders, legal experts, and consumer rights advocates to deliberate on the far-reaching impact of smuggling and counterfeiting on the economy, public health, and consumer trust. By facilitating constructive discussions, the seminar seeks to not only highlight the gravity of the issue but also emphasize the shared responsibility of all sectors in addressing it. In doing so, we aspire to cultivate a culture of vigilance and responsibility among consumers, businesses, and regulatory authorities alike.

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Past Events

Twitter Podcast on Building Strategic Alliances for a Unified Global Response against Illicit Trade

25^th April 2025 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

In a world increasingly threatened by illicit trade, global cooperation is more vital than ever. Join us for an enlightening Twitter Space session focusing on “Building Strategic Alliances for a Unified Global Response against Illicit Trade” with Mr. Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, Former High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom scheduled for Friday, 25th April 2025 from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This session will delve into the multifaceted strategies that drive international cooperation and the development of robust frameworks to effectively counter illicit trade on a global scale.

Drawing from his extensive diplomatic experience, Mr. Sinha will explore how building strategic alliances can foster transparency, strengthen institutional frameworks, and catalyze meaningful change. The session will further examine the pivotal role international organizations play in harmonizing global anti-illicit trade efforts, shaping policy standards, and facilitating collaboration between governments and the private sector. A key focus will be on enhancing cross-border information exchange, developing integrated anti-smuggling and anti-counterfeiting strategies, and leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and advanced data analytics to track and trace illicit goods.

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Mr. Anil Rajput

Chairman, FICCI CASCADE

Chairman Speak

Over the years, Illicit trade has undeniably become one of the greatest risks globally. It has played havoc with the social and economic well-being of nations across the world. Illicit trade undermines investments, creates unequal playing field for the legitimate businesses and for some time now provides the fuel that energizes the terror machine.

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