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Indias
export potential has increased over the years and it is likely
to rise further. As a result of liberalization, India is diversifying
its commercial relationship with other countries. |
To
boost up export, various export promotion bodies and export
service institutions have been set up which looks into the
matter of diversification. |
The
role of the export manager is to look after the export deeds
and also seek new export alliances with other countries. He
is responsible for various deeds and documentation. It is
his responsibility to get the consignments cleared by the
customs at all points and ensure safe delivery of the goods.
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A
career in export-import business calls for a sharp mind, logical
thinking, a knack for business, good communication skills
and above all eagerness to work very hard. |
After
few years of initial training, at an organization and learning
the basics of the trade, the person can switch to a more lucrative
job and can even start his or her own business. There are
various government schemes to start up a business and all
that is required is an entrepreneurial drive. |
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Foreign Trade : Exports &
Imports |
Indias
export potential has increased over the years and it is likely
to rise further. As a result of liberalization, India is diversifying
its commercial relationship with other countries. To boost
up export, various export promotion bodies and export service
institutions have been set up which looks in to the matter
of diversification. Estimates show that Indias exports
over the last couple of years have grown by more than 20 per
cent while the rate of increase of imports has actually fallen
down. |
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Export Managers : |
The role of the
export manager is to look after the export deeds and also
seek new export alliances with other countries. He is responsible
for various deeds and documentation. It is his responsibility
to get the consignments cleared by the customs at all points
and ensure safe delivery of the goods. |
A career in export-import
business calls for a sharp mind, logical thinking, a knack
for business, good communication skills and above all eagerness
to work very hard. |
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Remuneration : |
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Senior Managers
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Rs 15,000 to
Rs. 20,000 per month. |
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Junior Executives
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Rs. 10,000 per
month. |
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Documentation
Assistants : |
Rs. 7,000 plus.
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Purchase Officer
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Rs. 5,000 plus. |
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Courses : |
Given below are
some of the institutes offering career courses in export-import
business. |
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Masters Programme
in International Business : |
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The Indian Institute of
Foreign Trade, (IIFT), New Delhi, the foremost institute
on foreign trade offers a two-year full-time courses
on general management in international business. Admission
to the programme is open to candidates poccessing
a degree in any branch with at least 60 per cent marks
in aggregate. Preference is given to commerce and
economics graduates. |
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Selection for the course
is strictly done through a written examination conducted
on all-India basis. In the examination, the candidates
knowledge of English, general awareness, analysis
of a business situation and mathematical ability is
tested. After clearing the written test the candidate
is called to Delhi for an interview. |
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Post Graduate Diploma in
International TRADE : |
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This is a one year course
offered by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New
Delhi. |
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This course is for working
professionals with at least two years of work experience.
The educational criteria for the course is that the
candidate should have a Masters or an equivalent
degree in any discipline with 60 percent in aggregate.
The selection is done through a written test followed
by group discussion and personal interview. |
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Certificate Course in Export Marketing
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The four month long evening
course offered by IIFT, is again aimed at working
professionals in private or public sector, which provides
opportunities to them to update their knowledge and
understanding of the international business scenario.
It also aims at providing knowledge in the modern
techniques of export marketing. |
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Where to Study |
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1. |
Punjab University, Chandigarh
: The institute offers a one year post-graduate diploma
in international trade to degree holders with a minimum
aggregate of 55 percent marks. |
2. |
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad : A six-month course
in export business management is offered to degree
holders. |
3. |
University of Madras : Conducts a two-semester course
in foreign trade. Candidate should be degree holders
with adequate experience in the field. |
4. |
The Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai It offers
a two year post graduate programme in packaging. Besides,
the IIP organises various training courses of three
months duration each. These courses are conducted
at Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and Delhi. |
5. |
Export Inspection Council : The body
has started a full fledged training center at Chennai
for providing training to the management cadre. |
6. |
The trade Development Authority, small
Industries Services Institute, Delhi, the Productivity
Councils in several cities; Indian Institutes of Management
at Lucknow, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad and Banglore; and
small industries extension training institute, Hyderabad
also offer various training courses in the field of
international trade. |
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Self Entrepreneurial Schemes :
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The Export Credit
Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) is in the forefront
to help small time entrepreneurs for business expansion. Some
of the highlights of ECGSs activities are as follows.
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Has evolved
a wide range of policies to cover practically every
type of export transaction. |
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Provides guarantee covers
for banks including cover for pre-shipment finance.
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Offers critically required
cover for medium and long term credit and projects,
which prove Indias capabilities and expertise.
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Ranks among the top credit
risk insurers in terms of business covered as a percentage
of national exports. |
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Has registered remarkably
high growth in premium income which has sustained
payment of large claims. |
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Is one of the most experienced
credit risk insurers among the developing economics.
Helped similar institutions in other developing countries
and provided training facilities to their personnel.
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Geographical Jurisdiction
of ECGC Office : |
The ECGC offices to which
notifications/applications can be sent are: |
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1. |
Gujarat and Union Territory
of Daman and Diu, Nagar Haveli.
Branch Office : Nagindas Chambers, 1st Floor, Opp.
NTC Showroom, Usmanpura, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380014. |
2. |
Western Part of Maharashtra, comprpsong
of Pune, Nasik, Sholapur, Sangli, Kolhapur & Konkan
Region including Ratnagiri and State of Goa.
Branch Office : Pune Vastu Chambers, 1st Floor, 1202/39,
Shirole Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005. |
3. |
Rest of Maharahtra including Vidharba
and Madhya Pradesh.
Regional Office : Bombay Dalamal House, 2nd floor,
Jamanlal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021. |
4. |
Orissa, Branch Office : Bhubaneshwar A-77, Sahid
Nagar, Bhubaneshwar-751007 |
5. |
Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur,
Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Union Territory of
Mizoram.
Branch Office : Guwahati Assam Govt., Ind. Estate,
Bammuni Maidan, Near Diptron, Guwahati-781001 |
6. |
Eastern Parts of U.P. comprising Allahabad,
Bhadohi, Gopiganj, Khamaria, Mirzapur and Varanasi,
etc.
Branch Office: Varanasi S-20/56-D, Kennedy Road, The
Mall, cantnment, Varanasi-221002 |
7. |
Rajasthan. Branch Office: Jaipur B-17-B,
Chomu House, Sardar Patel Marg, C scheme.
Jaipur-302001. |
8. |
Centeral U.P. comprising Lucknow, Kanpur,
Kannauj and Rai Bareli.
Branch Office: Kanpur 15/46, 1st Floor, Civil Lines,
Kanpur-208001. |
9. |
North Western U.P.comprising of Muradabad,
Bareily & Nainital.
Branch Office: Moradabad Vikas Manzil, Hall No. 3,
3rd Floor, G.M.D. Road, Moradabad-244001 (U.P.). |
10. |
PUNJAB, Himachal Pradesh & Union
Territory of Chandigarh.
Branch Office: Ludhiana Suryakiran Complex, 2nd Floor,
92, The Mall, P.B.No. 281 Ludhiana-141001. |
11. |
Jammu & Kashmir. Branch Office: Sheerwani
Road, Srinagar-190001. |
12. |
Agra, Mathura, Hathernn & Aligarh.
Branch Office: Agra 9/4, Sanjay place, Ground floor,
Agra-282002 |
13. |
Rest of Western U.P.i.e., Meerut, Haryana
and Union Territory of Delhi.
Regional Office: New Delhi Antriksha Bhawan, 8th Floor
, 22, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001. |
14. |
Andhra Pradesh. Branch Office: Hyderabad
Bhavan, 2nd flour, Opp. Public Gardens, Hyderabad-500004.
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15. |
Karnataka. Branch Office : Bangalore
Raheja Towers, 11th Flour, West Wing, 265, M.G. Road,
Bangalore- 560001. |
16. |
Kerela And Lakshadweep. Branch Office
: Cochine aAbhivirthi, XXXV/ 418-B, 3 & 4 Durbar
Hall Road, Ernakulam Cochin-6820016. |
17. |
Districts of Coimbatore Nigiris, Periyar
& Trichy in Tamilnadu.
Branch Office : Coimbatore 195, 2nd Floor , West Tiruenktaswamy
Rd., R.S. Puram Coimbatore 641002. |
18. |
Union Territory of Pandicherry and Tamilnadu
(other than districts mentioned at 17 above). Reginol
Office : Chennai, 7th Floor, Spencer Towers, 770-A,
Anna Sarai, Chennai- 600002. |
19. |
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of
India Ltd. (ECGC)
Regd. Office : Express Tower, 10th Floor, Nariman
Point Mumbai-400021. |
20. |
Northen Reginol Office : Antariksh Bhavan,
8th Floor, 22, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001.
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