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FICCI Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE)

In recent times India’s economic growth story has attracted the world’s attention bringing new challenges for the domestic economy. One of the challenges continually faced is the growing illicit trade in counterfeits, pass offs and smuggled goods.

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CASCADE Vision Statement

Create a national movement to make our country safe from the bane of smuggling and counterfeiting by advocating effective actions, promoting legal businesses including MSME’s and protecting consumer’s interests; thus, achieving the vision of a secure, healthy and a prosperous India.

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Forthcoming Events

5th Edition Anti-Smuggling Day

11^th February 2026, Wednesday | Le-Meridien, New Delhi

Smuggling remains a pervasive transnational challenge that severely undermines economic stability, national security, and legitimate trade. Despite sustained efforts by governments through strengthened border controls, regulatory interventions, and enhanced international cooperation, the evolving nature and resilience of smuggling networks continue to pose serious enforcement and policy challenges.

For more than a decade, FICCI CASCADE has been actively engaged in raising awareness about the threats of smuggling, highlighting its economic, social, and security implications both in India and globally. Recognizing the critical need for a coordinated international response, FICCI CASCADE took a pioneering initiative in 2022 by marking Anti-Smuggling Day on February 11. This observance seeks to enhance public understanding of smuggling, encourage global cooperation, and address its underlying causes, thereby galvanizing a sustained and unified effort against this persistent menace.

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Past Events

Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on “Illicit Trade: Enforcement Challenges & Solutions”

16th December 2025 | Focus State: New Delhi

Illicit trade has rapidly grown into a major threat to economic stability, public health, and industrial growth. It fuels the rise of organised criminal networks, endangers consumers through unregulated and unsafe products, and harm legitimate businesses by operating outside legal frameworks. These unlawful practices not only drain government revenues but also erode public trust in formal markets and institutions.

In the face of this evolving menace, the role of law enforcement becomes more critical than ever. Police forces serve as the frontline shield—tasked with identifying, intercepting, and dismantling illicit networks. Their success hinges not just on vigilance, but also on access to the right knowledge, modern tools, and continuous capacity building.

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Mr. Anil Rajput

Chairman, FICCI CASCADE

Chairman Speak

Over the years, Illicit trade has undeniably become one of the greatest risks globally. It has played havoc with the social and economic well-being of nations across the world. Illicit trade undermines investments, creates unequal playing field for the legitimate businesses and for some time now provides the fuel that energizes the terror machine.

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