The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), jointly with Export-Import Bank of India, successfully organised an Export Conclave cum Open House Meet on 20 February 2026, centred on the theme “Enhancing Uttar Pradesh’s Export Share: Opportunities, Policy Reforms and Exim Bank Support.”
The conclave brought together policymakers, financial institutions, and exporters to deliberate on strategies aimed at strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s export ecosystem and enhancing its contribution to India’s overall export growth.
The session was graced by Mr. Arvind Goenka, Regional Chairman (Northern Region), FIEO, who underscored Uttar Pradesh’s immense export potential across sectors and highlighted the importance of collaborative policy support, financial facilitation, and institutional synergy to unlock sustained growth.
Representing EXIM Bank were Mr. Rikesh Chand, Chief General Manager; Ms. Yogita Hatangadi, General Manager; Ms. Hirva Mamtora, MD, Exim Finserve; Mr. Prasad Dabholkar, Assistant General Manager; and Mr. Ashish Kumar Soni, Regional Head. Mr. Ashish Jain, DDG & Regional Head – Northern Region, FIEO, also played a key role in steering discussions during the open house session.
The conclave featured insightful addresses by Mr. Ashutosh Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Industries, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Mr. Upendra Goel, Chairman, UP State Board, All India Manufacturers Organisation. They emphasised the state’s ongoing industrial initiatives, export-oriented infrastructure development, and the need for streamlined policy reforms to enhance global competitiveness.
The interactive open house segment enabled exporters to directly engage with EXIM Bank officials and government representatives, raising sector-specific concerns related to export finance, market access, compliance requirements, and trade facilitation. The dialogue reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s export-led growth model.
The event concluded with a strong consensus on fostering closer coordination between industry bodies, financial institutions, and the state government to accelerate export diversification, improve ease of doing business, and position Uttar Pradesh as a leading export hub in India.