The Oriental Chamber of Commerce | The Oriental Chamber of Commerce

Support for our members

Practical support. A stronger business community.

The Oriental Chamber of Commerce connects members with useful information, represents the interests of trade and industry, and helps businesses navigate important opportunities.

Chamber members taking part in a business discussion — 01 Information & advocacy

Keeping members informed

The role of the Chamber

The Chamber supports manufacturing, trade and exports, particularly in the micro, small and medium enterprise sector. It helps members stay informed and makes their concerns heard.

Relevant information for members

Updates on government notifications, circulars, orders and clarifications, with guidance on their implications.
Information on current developments in trade and industry.
Useful business data and insights to help members understand emerging trends.

A voice for trade and industry

Acts as an intermediary between businesses and State and Central Government.
Reviews major government policies and budgets, and shares feedback on issues affecting trade and industry.
Prepares pre-budget memoranda and raises member concerns with the relevant authorities.

Business representatives meeting at a Chamber event — 02 Public representation

Representing business

A seat at the table

The Chamber has represented its members on Central Government, State Government and quasi-government bodies, contributing business perspectives to policies and decisions. These include:

Core Committee on West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation.
Calcutta Electric Supply Consultative Committee.
Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
West Bengal State Labour Advisory Board (SLAB).
Regional Advisory Committee, Central Excise, Calcutta II and Calcutta-V Commissionerates.
Consumer Protection Council of the State Commission.
Environment & Forests Pollution Control Board.
Export Felicitation Cell (E.F.C).
Regional Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (H.Q.-Commissioner of Income Tax, W.B.), among others.

A Chamber representative speaking with a business visitor — 03 Business travel support

Supporting global connections

Visa recommendation letters

The Chamber issues recommendation letters to member firms seeking business visas to promote exports and build international relationships. Please provide the following information when applying:

A request on the member firm’s printed letterhead, addressed to The Oriental Chamber of Commerce, stating the applicant’s name, designation, passport number and destination country or countries.
A photocopy of the applicant’s passport.
Copies of trade enquiries or invitation letters received from the country or countries to be visited.