11th Edition MASCRADE 2025
18-19 September 2025 | Hotel Lalit, New Delhi
Theme: Growing Illicit Trade: Destabilising Economic Welfare
Illicit trade remains one of the most pressing global threats undermining economic progress, rule of law, and consumer safety. It is an unfair trade practice that erodes legitimate business, distorts markets, weakens global supply chains, depletes natural resources, and endangers public security.
As economies strive for inclusive and sustainable development, the growing menace of counterfeiting and smuggling continues to destabilize efforts by diverting resources and threatening livelihoods. Consumers, often unaware of the dangers, become the ultimate victims of substandard and unsafe products.
A weak enforcement regime, gaps in legal infrastructure, and low levels of public awareness further fuel the spread of illicit trade. Addressing these challenges requires a robust policy framework, stronger international cooperation, and widespread consumer sensitization.
MASCRADE 2025 calls for coordinated action and strategic interventions to counter these emerging threats. Promoting genuine products, empowering consumers with knowledge, and reinforcing legal deterrence are critical to safeguarding economic welfare and securing the development gains of nations.