Research and Development

One of the main objectives of MVIRDC World Trade Centre is to conduct research into various aspects of world trade with a particular aim to improve India’s competiveness in international Markets.

The Centre has conducted research work on diverse topics like Multimodal Transport, Labour Laws in SEZs, WTO Agreement on Textile& Clothing, Export Potential of Herbal & Ayurvedic Drugs, Maharashtra Exports, Bio Technology Development, Agro-based industries, The European Union Market, Quality aspects in Exports, Country/Market Potential studies, Industry surveys and so on. As a follow up to such studies, the Centre has also bought out research publications. The publications and research of the Centre have been reviewed favorably by business houses, economist and policy makers, both in India and abroad.

The Centre’s research report “WTO in the New Millennium” (5th edition) has become popular in India as well as abroad. Besides, the Centre has set up the WTO Documentation cell to provide information and details of WTO Agreements to the Indian business and other organizations.


MVIRDC Research Publications and Reports :

  • Republic of Korea (South): A Country Survey (1993)

  • Software Industry: A profile (1993)

  • GATT Agreements: Results of the Uruguay Round (1994)

  • Indian Drug Industry after GATT (1994)

  • Sports Goods Industry (1994)

  • Bicycles and Components Industry (1994)

  • The Association of South East Asian Nations: A Bridge to the New Asia (1994)

  • Implications of GATT for Maharashtra’s Industries (1995)

  • Israel: A Survey of Market Opportunities (1995)

  • Floriculture: An Industry profile (1995)

  • India and Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Opening of New Vistas (1995)

  • Containerisation Era in India: Problems and Prospects (1995)

  • Alternate Construction Material (1996)

  • Consumer Durables Industry (1996)

  • Export Potentialities of Medicinal Plants (1996)

  • EU-India Business Perspective – Post Uruguay Round (1996)

  • WTO TRIPS Agreement-Implication for Indian Bio-technology (1998)

  • Privatisation of Ports in India (1998-99)

  • Privatisation of Roads in India (1998-99)

  • Privatisation of Power in India (1998-99)

  • Privatisation of Telecommunications in India (1998-99)

  • Trade with Egypt (1998-99)

  • Trade with Nigeria (1998-99)

  • TRIMS under WTO: Investment & Competition Policy- Implications for India (1999)

  • Importance of Quality in Exports (1999)

  • Export Potential of Maharashtra (1999)

  • Multinational Corporations and Exports: Indian Experience and Perspectives (2001)

  • WTO in the New Millennium – 5th edition (2001)

  • Trends in Foreign Direct Investment with Special Reference to Maharashtra (2001)

  • SAARC- Retrospect and Prospects (2001)

  • Impact of Liberalization and Globalization on the SMEs in the Bulk Drug & Dyes Sectors (2001)

  • Country Survey Research – United States of America (2001)

  • Globalisation and SMEs: Impact on Indian Bulk Drug & Dyes Sector (2001)

  • WTO Agreements on Textiles and Clothing: Prospects for India (2002)

  • Export Potential of Herbal and Ayurvedic Drugs (2002)

  • Market Opportunities in Mauritius (2002)

  • Consumer Durables Industry in India (2002)

  • Agricultural and Food Processing Industry in India (2002)

  • Customs Valuation in India-3rd edition (2002)

  • Export Potential of Forging Industry (2002)

  • Labour Laws in SEZs and EPZs in India and Abroad (2002)

  • Digitized Trade Rules and India’s Service Sector (2003)

  • Containerisation & Multimodal Transport in India-4th revised edition (2003)

  • Export Packaging and Standards in Selected Industry Segments (2003)

  • Export Performance of EOUs/ STPs/ EHTPs in India (2004)

  • Non Tariff Barriers of EU on Selected Indian Products (2004)

  • Rules of Origin in International Trade (2005)

  • Export Potential of Auto & Auto Components (2005)

  • Security Dimensions in International Trade: Indian Perspective (2005)

  • Export Potential of Indian Organic Produce (2006)

  • Export Potential of Indian Wine Industry (2006)

  • Prospects for IT Hardware Industry (2006)

  • Containerization, Multimodal Transport & Infrastructure Development in India (2007)

  • Export Marketing Strategy for Herbal Products & Ayurvedic Drugs (2007)

  • Export Potential of Indian Casting & Forging Industry (2007)

  • SAFTA-Catalyst for Growth, Trade and Peace (2007)

  • Export Competitiveness of Maharashtra (2008)

  • Prospects for Indian Food processing Industry (2008)

  • Enhanced Soft Power and India’s Cultural Exports (2009)

  • Geographical Indications-Its Evolving Contours (2009)

  • India and Innovation: The present and Future (2009)

  • Maximizing Gains from Higher Education Exports (2009)

  • Floricultural Exports from India-Current Status and Prospects (2009)

  • Strategic Approach for Green Energy Development in India (2010)





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