WTCA Grants Accreditation to WTC Bhubaneswar at Mumbai Summit

Bhubaneswar: World Trade Center Bhubaneswar proudly announces that it has received formal accreditation from the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), New York, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Odisha’s position on the global trade map. This prestigious accreditation recognizes WTC Bhubaneswar’s commitment to advancing international trade, fostering business collaboration, and promoting inclusive economic growth across the region.Accreditation by WTCA which is an international network of over 300 World Trade Centers across nearly 100 countries reinforces WTC Bhubaneswar’s role as a trusted facilitator of trade, investment, and global connectivity. It also paves the way for stronger partnerships, enhanced business services, and greater visibility for Odisha’s enterprises, particularly its vibrant MSME sector.The accreditation was received with “Specialization in Trade Development and Business and Member Services” in the year 2023 and was formally received by Ms. Nimeshika Natarajan, Regional Director, WTC Bhubaneswar on 21 November 2025 in Mumbai on the sidelines of the Global Economic Summit, World Trade Expo and Asia Pacific Conference 2025 organized by World Trade Center Mumbai.Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman,World Trade Center Mumbai said, “This accreditation is a testament to our continuous efforts to support businesses, enhance global market access, and position Odisha as a dynamic and competitive participant in international trade. We look forward to bringing world-class trade promotion services and global collaborations to our stakeholders.”“This accreditation is not just a recognition; it is an enabler. It will empower us to connect Odisha’s industries, startups, and MSMEs with global markets, unlock new avenues of collaboration, and position the state as a rising hub for international trade and investment.” stressed Ms. Priya Pansare, Director, Trade & Investment Promotion, World Trade Center Mumbai.“We are honoured to receive the WTCA Accreditation,” said Capt. Somesh Chander Batra, Chairman, WTC Bhubaneswar. “This recognition validates our commitment to supporting MSMEs and exporters of Odisha and opens exciting global trade opportunities for them.” he added.As part of the WTCA network, WTC Bhubaneswar will actively participate in global business missions, trade dialogues, and knowledge-sharing platforms that support its vision of connecting Odisha to the world aligning with Odisha’s vision of Vikshit Odisha 2036 fostering a competitive, innovation-driven, and export-supportive business environment.WTC Bhubaneswar’s presence in the Global Economic Summit also provided an opportunity to truly engage its business members participation in B2B networking sessions with international companies and trade bodies, represent itself in the roundtable discussions on global value chains, trade, and sustainability, feature Odisha’s traditional crafts, local products, and emerging innovations in the World Trade Expo, and interact with representatives from World Trade Centers across continents to explore joint programs and trade missions during the exceedingly efficacious Global Economic Summit 2025 organized by World Trade Center Mumbai on 21 and 22 November 2025.