Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI)

What Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) does

Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) is a private non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce headquartered in Naxal, Kathmandu, with a staff of 9. Founded in 1993, NICCI operates as the recognized convening platform for Nepal-India economic relations, affiliated with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and recognized as the 'Best BiNational Chamber' by FNCCI. The organization delivers services across five core pillars: trade facilitation (tracking agreements, guiding cross-border transactions, addressing non-tariff barriers), investment promotion (coordinating with Investment Board Nepal on B2B and B2G meetings), policy lobbying (stakeholder consultation and government advocacy), CSR facilitation, and R&D/innovation support through training, workshops, and seminars.

NICCI monetizes through three revenue streams: recurring membership subscriptions, fees from events and programs (Nepal Business Summit, India-Nepal Partnership Summits, Startup Sambad, roadshows), and one-time publication sales (handbooks for Indian investors, coffee-table books, policy recommendations, research reports). Its customer base spans Indian investors seeking Nepal market entry, Nepali businesses pursuing Indian-market expansion, and SMEs/startups on both sides; geographic activation includes Kathmandu-based programming, provincial chapters in Koshi and Madesh, and Indian-city roadshows such as the Varanasi 2026 event. Distribution is hybrid — direct membership enrollment supplemented by channel relationships with FICCI, BCC&I, GCCI, ASOCHAMUP, MIICCIA, and academic partners (LBU, KU, IIT Roorkee). Recent product additions include a Nepal-India Religious Circuit tourism initiative and AI/emerging-technology convening programs launched in 2026.

Name

Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI)

Legal name

Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI)

Website

https://nicci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bilateral non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1993 in Kathmandu, promoting Nepal-India trade and investment. Serves Indian and Nepali businesses, SMEs, and startups through membership services, summits, policy advocacy, capacity building, and cross-border convening programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated from membership subscriptions offering access to networks, resources, and government agency connections.
2. Event and Program Fees: Revenue from organizing summits, workshops, seminars, and networking events for members and participants.
3. Publication Sales: Income from research reports, policy recommendations, handbooks for investors, and coffee table books.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NICCI is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce that promotes Nepal-India trade, investment, and economic relations through trade facilitation, investment promotion, policy lobbying, R&D and entrepreneurship support, CSR facilitation, capacity building programs, SME and startup assistance, networking, and research/publications. It is funded primarily by membership subscriptions, event and program fees, and publication sales, and it connects Nepali and Indian businesses with government agencies and partner chambers.

Product overview

Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) operates as a bilateral trade promotion organization rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings consist of trade facilitation services, investment promotion between Nepal and India, policy lobbying, R&D support, and CSR facilitation. NICCI provides membership benefits including networking linkages, government agency access, research resources, capacity building programs, and global event access. The organization publishes research reports, policy recommendations, and sector-specific publications. Additionally, NICCI manages a Nepal-India Religious Circuit tourism initiative covering spiritual circuits connecting the two countries, and maintains data resources on FDI and trade statistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NICCI Membership
• Trade Facilitation Services
• Investment Promotion Services
• Policy Lobbying Services
• Programs, Summits and Events
• Publications (Research, Policy Recommendations, Reports, Handbooks)
• Nepal-India Religious Circuit Tourism Initiative
• SME and Startup Assistance Program
• CSR and Social Impact Facilitation

Quantifiable outcome

• Promotes bilateral trade and economic potential between Nepal and India
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• FNCCI (Federation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Industry)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliation with FNCCI, the apex body of Nepalese chambers of commerce. NICCI operates under FNCCI umbrella and received Best BiNational Chamber recognition from FNCCI.
• FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey Indian partner chamber for promoting bilateral trade and investment between India and Nepal. Joint programs and events are organized to facilitate business linkages.
• BCC&I (Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner chamber in India, facilitating business connections in the Bengal region for Nepal-India trade promotion.
• ASOCHAMUPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated Chambers of Commerce UP, India - partner for regional business connections in Uttar Pradesh.
• MIICCIAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeerut Integrated Industrial and Commercial Chambers Association - partner for regional business facilitation in India.
• NEFIT (Nepal-India Friendship Industry Trade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral trade organization focusing on Nepal-India economic relations and trade promotion.
• GCCI (Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner chamber in Goa, India for facilitating business connections in the western Indian market.
• LBU (Lumbini Buddhist University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Nepal-India Religious Circuit initiative, particularly for Buddhist circuit development.
• KU (Kathmandu University School of Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for research, capacity building programs, and student involvement in chamber activities.
• IIT RoorkeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical and research partner for technology collaboration initiatives between Nepal and India.
• University of NepalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research, student engagement, and knowledge sharing programs.
• Global Investment and Trade Advisors (GITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for investment and trade advisory services, with MoU signed for enhancing bilateral investment promotion.
• House of RajkarnicarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for international trade exhibitions, including collaboration for exhibitions in Varanasi, India.
• Nepal Business InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and training partner for business development and capacity building initiatives.
• Spark Group Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for various chamber programs and initiatives.
• Investment Board Nepal (IBN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment investment promotion agency that NICCI coordinates with to facilitate B2B and B2G meetings for business collaboration between Nepal and India.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): Major Indian industry association with broad sector coverage. Comparable to NICCI as a membership-based industry body, though CII operates at much larger scale and across geographies beyond South Asia.
• PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI): Indian chamber of commerce with broad sectoral reach. Comparable as a national business association running bilateral engagement, policy advocacy, and member services similar in structure to NICCI.
• Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM): Large Indian chamber with diversified industry coverage. Comparable as a national business membership organization convening Indian industry and engaging with bilateral trade initiatives.

Direct peers

• Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI): Apex body of Nepalese chambers of commerce and the umbrella organization under which NICCI operates. Directly comparable as the leading Nepal-based business membership body and convening institution.
• Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC): Bilateral chamber promoting India-US business relations. Closely comparable in model to NICCI as a country-pair-specific bilateral chamber providing networking, policy advocacy, and trade facilitation.
• Nepal Chamber of Commerce: Historic Nepal-based business chamber focused on trade and industry advocacy. Comparable as a domestic Nepal membership organization overlapping with NICCI's Nepali member base.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI): India's leading business chamber and a Core strategic partner of NICCI. Directly comparable as a national membership organization driving bilateral and multilateral trade facilitation.
• Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC): Bilateral chamber supporting India-Germany trade and investment. Directly comparable to NICCI in mission and operating model as a dedicated country-pair business membership organization.
• Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I): One of the oldest regional chambers in India and an active Channel Partner of NICCI. Directly comparable as a regional business membership body supporting cross-border trade with Nepal.

Regional players

• SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Regional business body covering South Asian nations including Nepal and India. Comparable to NICCI as a South-Asia-focused trade facilitation platform, but operating at a multi-country rather than bilateral level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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