Conditions for Membership

For membership of the Sports Goods Export Promotion Council: New Delhi- 110 055.

• The annual membership subscription for the first year is Rs. 10,000/- plus an admission fee of Rs. 2,000/- + 18% GST (Rs 14160/-) which should be paid in through Demand Draft / bank transfer / cheque. From second year onwards, the membership fee will be Rs. 10,000/- + 18% GST (Rs 11,800/-).
• A photocopy of Import & Export Code Number allotted by the concerned office of the Joint/Dy Director General of Foreign Trade.
• A photocopy of Import & Export Code Number allotted by the concerned office of the Joint/Dy Director General of Foreign Trade.
• Bank Confidential Report:-   Satisfactory Bank Confidential Report from the Bankers of the applicant firm along with constitution of the firm (to be sent by the bank directly to the Council’s office).
• In case of Partnership, Partnership Deed or in case of Pvt. Ltd. concern Memorandum & Article of Association must be attached
• Letter of Authority duly completed for participation in the Council’s various deliberations including its Annual General Meeting etc.
• TYPE OF EXPORTER:- 
  1. Manufacturer-Exporter.
  2. Merchant-Exporter.
  3. Merchant cum Manufacturer Exporter.
  4. Service Provider.
  5. Others.
  In case of Manufacturer-Exporter, the application form must be accompanied with a Photostat copy of the registration certificate issued by the General Manager, District Industries Centre, under whose jurisdiction your organisation falls.
• Local sales turnover/Export of Sports Goods/Toys of previous financial year.
• U N D E R T A K I N G:- (On the letter-head of the applicant firm only), as per below format:-  

  The Executive Director, The Sports Goods Export Promotion Council 1E/6, Swami Ram Tirth Nagar, New Delhi-110055.

  1. We undertake to pay a subscription of Rs. 10000/- + 18% GST per year or as may be fixed by the Council from time to time on or before 30th April each year.
  2. We undertake to submit to the Council’s office our export progress return/s regularly on monthly basis alongwith trade contribution thereon @ 0.04% of F.O.B. Value of exports or as may be fixed by the Council from time to time within 45 days of the close of every month against export effected during the month including that for NIL exports during a particular month/s. (Trade Contribution is 0.05% if submitted after 45 days.)
  3. We also hereby undertake to submit a Chartered Accountant Certificate on his letter-head with his seal, signatures and membership number, substantiating the total FOB value of exports of Sports goods/other items effected by our organisation including that for NIL exports during the year on or before 30th April but not later than 30th June each year as also for financial year in which registration is granted to us by the Council. We further undertake that the total FOB value figures of exports authenticated by the Chartered Accountant will tally with the export figures recorded by the Council on the strength of monthly export figures submitted by our organisation to the Council’s office. This certificate will be mailed to reach the Council’s Secretariat by 30th June each year. Non-compliance by us of any of the covenant of this undertaking will entitle the S.G.E.P.C. to remove our name from their Register of Membership and to inform all concerned offices of the Govt. of India.
  In case of Manufacturer-Exporter, the application form must be accompanied with a Photostat copy of the registration certificate issued by the General Manager, District Industries Centre, under whose jurisdiction your organisation falls.

Sports Goods & Toys Export Promotion Council (SGEPC) sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, established in 1958, is dedicated to promote the exports of Sports Goods & Toys from India. All the leading manufacturers and exporters of sports goods & toys are SGEPC Members. The Council works for and offers the following benefits to its members:

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  Authentication of Exporters:

  SGEPC records the annual export figures of all the exporters and is a source for authenticated reliable data.

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  Promotion of Industry in Overseas events:

  Council promotes the entire Industry through:-

  1. India Pavilions in leading international fairs:

     SGEPC organizes participation and forms an India Pavilion where its member exhibitors are provided with thematic stands as per their individual requirements, at highly negotiated rates.

  2. Buyer Seller Meets:

     SGEPC organizes BSMs in potential countries with the help of Indian Missions and/or local marketing consultants.

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  Implementing, Processing & Disbursing Grants and Schemes of the Govt.

  1. MDA & MAI Grants for participation in overseas activities

  2. Duty Credit Scrip (7% of exports) under Focus Product Scheme.

  3. Duty Free import of notified raw materials for sports goods.

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  Overseas Business Enquiries

  SGEPC circulates business enquires received directly or through Indian Missions abroad and also provides buyers with the list of the exporters as solicited.

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  Communication and Publicity

  The Council has various communication instruments catering to its members, the Govt. as well as buyers which include: Regular Circulars / Websites / Members Directory / Catalogues / Advertisements / Banners.

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  Link between Industry and Government

  SGEPC is a link between the Industry and the Govt. whereby it channelizes assistance offered by the Government to the Industry. SGEPC also provides feedback of the Industry to the Govt. for Policy formulation & fixation of incentives for the industry.

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  Market Studies & Dissemination of Information

  SGEPC undertakes specific market studies and provides information on market intelligence, trends, related international news, etc. through its communication channels and/or though Seminars and Workshops.

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  Export Statistics and Projections

  For maintenance of records about exports of Sports Goods & Toys as well as evaluation of performance on an annual basis.

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  Export Awards

  Council provides recognition to leading exporters and also to entrepreneurs and achievers.

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  Visa and Other Support to Members

  Visa recommendation letters are provided to members to facilitate their export promotion visits.

Memorandum & Articles of Association