The business bridge between India and its global diaspora.
Global Indians. Growing India.
PCCI brings NRIs, PIOs and OCI cardholders together with Indian companies, startups, states and institutions, so that capital, trade, technology and talent move in both directions.
Invest in India
Curated access to credible Indian companies, startups and state projects, with diligence support and trusted referrals.
Take India global
Diaspora networks open overseas markets, buyers and partners for Indian enterprises through B2B meetings and trade missions.
Share what you know
The Pravasi Knowledge Network puts diaspora experts in front of Indian startups, institutions and government bodies.
Twelve ways PCCI works for you
One platform for everyone in the India–diaspora corridor
Whether you are deploying capital, building a company, advising a startup or representing a state, PCCI gives you a trusted place to start.
- Diaspora investors and family offices looking for vetted opportunities in India
- Pravasi entrepreneurs starting or expanding ventures in India
- Indian companies and startups seeking overseas customers, capital and mentors
- State governments and institutions engaging their diaspora communities
- Professionals and domain experts who want to contribute to India's growth
- Young Pravasis of the second and third generation reconnecting with India
A chamber built for the global Indian
The Pravasi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) is an industry body that connects the Indian diaspora's capital, enterprise and expertise with opportunities across India.
Who we are
More than three crore Indians and people of Indian origin live and work outside India. They run companies, manage investments, lead research teams and advise governments on every continent. Many want to invest in India, partner with Indian businesses or give back to the places they come from, but often lack a trusted route in.
PCCI exists to provide that route. We are a member-driven chamber that brings Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) together with Indian enterprises, startups, state governments and institutions.
We work in both directions. We help the diaspora participate in India's growth, and we help Indian businesses reach the world through the diaspora's networks.
What we do
PCCI facilitates investment and joint ventures, organises trade delegations and B2B meetings, runs the Pravasi Knowledge Network of diaspora experts, supports Pravasi entrepreneurs and startups, and represents diaspora business concerns to government. Through country and sector chapters, we keep members connected all year, not just at summits.
A globally networked Indian diaspora that is a full partner in India's economic growth.
To be the trusted single platform through which Pravasis invest in, trade with, build in and contribute to India, and through which Indian enterprise reaches global markets.
Our values
- Trust first. Verified members, credible partners and transparent referrals.
- Two-way value. Every engagement should benefit both India and the diaspora.
- Evidence over opinion. Policy positions grounded in member data and research.
- Inclusion. Open to every region, sector, generation and scale of business.
- Continuity. Relationships sustained through chapters, not one-off events.
PCCI
Global Indians. Growing India.
The mark is the Global Lotus. India's national flower opens outward, its petals reaching across the world, and rises from the curved lines of a globe. The saffron centre petal is India; the blue-green petals are the diaspora spread across every continent, all growing from one root. The ring around it stands for the single network PCCI builds.
Why the diaspora and India choose PCCI
Diaspora engagement is often scattered across embassies, associations and informal networks. PCCI brings it into one accountable platform focused on business outcomes.
One window, not ten
Investment, market entry, compliance, banking, tax and professional services, reached through a single point of contact that knows both sides of the corridor.
A verified network
Members, investors, startups and service providers are screened before they are listed, so introductions carry weight and time is not wasted.
Built for two-way flow
We do not only bring money into India. We also take Indian products, services and startups to diaspora markets abroad.
A voice with government
PCCI represents diaspora business concerns on FEMA, taxation, OCI rights and ease of doing business, backed by evidence from members.
Reach down to states and districts
Dedicated state desks connect Pravasis with their home states' investment agencies and district-level opportunities.
Every generation included
Programmes for young Pravasis keep second and third generation Indians connected to India through internships, mentorship and immersion.
How PCCI compares with going it alone
| What you need | On your own | With PCCI |
|---|---|---|
| Finding credible Indian partners | Cold outreach and word of mouth | Curated introductions from a verified directory |
| Understanding NRI rules on investment and repatriation | Piecing together advice from several sources | Referrals to vetted legal, tax and banking specialists |
| Meeting state governments | Hard to reach the right official | Structured state desks and investment roadshows |
| Entering an overseas market from India | Expensive, slow discovery | Diaspora chapters that host B2B meetings and trade missions |
| Raising policy concerns | Individual voices go unheard | Collective, evidence-based representation |
What PCCI does for its members
Our services follow twelve core objectives. Filter by what you are looking for.
Guided by leaders across the diaspora
PCCI's Board of Advisors brings together senior figures from industry, finance, public policy, academia and the professions in India and abroad.
Membership of PCCI
PCCI membership is open to individuals and organisations of Indian origin worldwide, and to Indian enterprises and institutions that want to work with the diaspora. Choose the category that fits you.
Membership benefits
Membership fees and final benefit details will be announced by the PCCI Secretariat. Categories and benefits shown here are indicative.
Eligibility
Individuals
- NRIs, PIOs and OCI cardholders residing outside India
- Returning Pravasis now based in India
- Professionals, investors and entrepreneurs with an interest in India–diaspora business
Organisations
- Diaspora-owned or diaspora-led companies anywhere in the world
- Indian companies, MSMEs and DPIIT-recognised startups
- Industry associations, chambers, universities, incubators and state agencies
How to become a member
Register interest
Fill in the membership registration form with your details and what you expect from PCCI.
Consultation
Our membership team contacts you to understand your goals and recommend a category.
Verification
We verify identity and organisation details to keep the network trusted.
Onboarding
You receive your membership, join relevant country and sector chapters, and get directory access.
News, events and announcements
Updates from PCCI, its chapters and its partners.
Register your interest in PCCI membership
Tell us about yourself. Our membership team reviews every registration and will contact you with next steps.
What happens next
- We review your details and match you to a membership category.
- A member of our team contacts you by email or phone.
- You join chapters for your country and sectors of interest.
Your information is used only to process your membership and is not shared outside PCCI without your consent.
Get in touch
Send us your question or proposal. Our team will get back to you.
We can help with
- Investment and partnership enquiries from investors and companies
- Membership questions about categories and eligibility
- Events and delegations, including speaking and sponsorship
- Media and partnership requests from organisations and press
Submissions
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