Ficci Cascade

Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy

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

FICCI CASCADE Auto Rally on 6th December 2025

India continues to grapple with the far-reaching consequences of smuggling and counterfeiting, an underground web that not only undermines our legitimate economy and industries but also endangers the lives and safety of consumers. Alarmingly, a significant portion of the population affected by these illicit activities remains unaware of the true scale and severity of the threat. To effectively address the issue, sensitization and public engagement are imperative.

As part of our ongoing commitment to raise widespread awareness about the adverse impacts of smuggling and counterfeiting on our economy, society, as well as health and safety of the citizens, FICCI CASCADE is organizing an Auto Rally on Saturday, 6^th December 2025 from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. at Tansen Marg, New Delhi.

Suggested Route for Rally:

FICCI, Mandi House -> Barakhamba Road -> Connaught Place -> (autos to take one round of outer circle) -> exit to Barakhamba Road -> back to FICCI, Mandi House.

The rally will serve as a platform to engage with the community and educate them about the harmful impacts of illicit trade.

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Past Events

Disrupting Organized Crime: Enforcement Strategies for a Borderless Threat

26th November 2025, from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us for an enlightening Twitter Space session focusing on “Disrupting Organized Crime: Enforcement Strategies for a Borderless Threat,” with Mr. Ajai Sahni, Executive Director, Institute for Conflict Management, Delhi, scheduled for Wednesday, 26^th November 2025, from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This session will delve into the evolving dynamics of organized crime and the urgent need for robust enforcement mechanisms in an increasingly interconnected world.

Mr. Ajai Sahni’s distinguished expertise will add immense depth to our discourse, bringing decades of research and experience in analysing terrorism, insurgency, and organized crime. His deeper understanding of how criminal syndicates evolve, exploit governance gaps, and adapt to global interconnectivity will provide participants with a comprehensive perspective on emerging threats. With his strategic lens on enforcement challenges, policy gaps, and best practices from across regions, Mr. Sahni will offer invaluable insights into the trends shaping illicit networks and the coordinated responses needed to effectively counter these borderless criminal enterprises.

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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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