FIEO and Exim Bank organise Export Conclave in UP to boost state’s export growth
LUCKNOW : The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), in collaboration with the Export-Import Bank of India, successfully organised an Export Conclave cum Open House Meet on 20th February 2026, focusing on the theme “Enhancing Uttar Pradesh’s Export Share: Opportunities, Policy Reforms and Exim Bank Support.”
The conclave aimed at strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s export ecosystem by bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, exporters, and industry leaders for constructive dialogue and actionable solutions.
The session was graced by Mr. Arvind Goenka, Regional Chairman (Northern Region), FIEO, who set the tone for the deliberations by underscoring Uttar Pradesh’s immense export potential across sectors such as textiles, handicrafts, agri-products, leather goods, and MSMEs. He emphasized the need for stronger policy support, improved access to finance, infrastructure enhancement, and coordinated stakeholder engagement to enhance the state’s global competitiveness.
Representing Export-Import Bank of India were:
Mr. Rikesh Chand, Chief General Manager
Ms. Yogita Hatangadi, General Manager
Ms. Hirva Mamtora, Managing Director, Exim Finserve
Mr. Prasad Dabholkar, Assistant General Manager
Mr. Ashish Kumar Soni, Regional Head
Also present was Mr. Ashish Jain, DDG & Regional Head – Northern Region, FIEO, who actively engaged with exporters during the interactive session.
The conclave featured insightful addresses by Mr. Ashutosh Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Industries, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who highlighted the state government’s proactive policy measures and incentives aimed at boosting exports.
Mr. Upendra Goel, Chairman, UP State Board, All India Manufacturers Organisation, also shared industry perspectives, stressing the importance of manufacturing competitiveness, ease of doing business, and export diversification.
The Open House segment enabled exporters to raise practical challenges relating to export finance, market access, compliance, logistics, and working capital constraints. Officials from Exim Bank provided clarity on various financial instruments, export credit facilities, overseas investment support, and risk mitigation mechanisms available to exporters.
The event provided a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue and reinforced the shared commitment of FIEO, Exim Bank, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh to accelerate the state’s export growth through policy reforms, financial facilitation, and strategic collaboration.
The conclave concluded with a strong consensus on fostering sustained partnerships to enhance Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to India’s overall export performance.
