Each and every country has something in surplus or has some commodity in surplus manufacturing. Exports can influence a country’s GDP, Exchange Rate, level of inflation as well as interest rates. In global trade, export is the process by which companies or individuals from one country sell their goods or services to companies or consumers in a different country.

Women play a crucial role in International Trade as they not only manufacture but also work in export-related businesses and manage businesses. The participation in such businesses is challenged by various factors like gender inequality, discrimination, inequitable access to education etc.

As a part of the center’s continuous efforts to handhold as well as encourage women in entrepreneurship to explore as well as penetrate global market, World Trade Center Bhubaneswar conducted its first Q&A Session on the nuances on exports.

Mr. Rajen Padhi, Commercial Director, B-ONE Business House and Honorary Convener, International Trade Promotion Think Tank, WTC Bhubaneswar presided over the interactive session and answered to the queries raised by the entrepreneurs. He deliberated on export procedure, export documentation, basics to start an export business, export financing, Letter of Credit, logistics related nuances pertaining to exports and product specific market evaluation.

The first export orientation session witnessed queries from various sectors like handloom, handicrafts, processed food, millet based products, home solutions etc.

The session was held on Friday, 2^nd June, 2023 at the premises of WTC Bhubaneswar.