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 Founded to address the everyday challenges faced by Indian traders, including outdated colonial era laws, multiple overlapping regulations and a lack of unified representation, CAIT has grown into the strongest voice of the trading community at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
