Join India’s National Platform for the Cashew Trade & Industry
AICTIC brings together processors, importers, exporters, traders, brokers, machinery companies, regional associations and allied stakeholders through a national platform focused on representation, trade development, market intelligence, industry modernization, quality standards and fair commercial practices.
One Confederation. One Industry Voice.
A national platform created to strengthen representation, industry collaboration, trade intelligence, modernization, commercial discipline and long-term growth across India’s cashew value chain.
Membership That Creates Industry Value
AICTIC membership connects your organisation to a national platform focused on representation, market intelligence, business networking, modernization, standards and fair commercial practices across the cashew value chain.
National Representation & Policy Advocacy
Participate in a collective industry platform that represents common interests before Central and State Governments, DGFT, CEPCI, FSSAI, Customs and other regulatory and trade authorities.
Trade Intelligence & Market Data
Stay connected to market statistics, crop estimates, import-export data, price benchmarks, port-arrival intelligence and periodic AICTIC trade intelligence publications.
Business Networking & B2B Opportunities
Connect with processors, traders, brokers, overseas suppliers, machinery companies and allied service providers through conventions, buyer-seller meets and networking programmes.
Trade Dispute Conciliation & Arbitration
Access an institutional platform designed to support conciliation, mediation and arbitration in commercial disputes involving buyers, sellers, traders, brokers and processors.
Quality, Food Safety & Standardisation
Benefit from industry initiatives promoting better grading, processing, packaging, hygiene, food safety and quality-control practices aligned with recognised national and international standards.
Technology, Automation & Modernisation
Gain exposure to machinery, processing automation, electronic sorting, energy-efficient systems, robotic packing and other productivity- enhancing technologies.
Skill Development & Capacity Building
Participate in training, workshops and capacity-building initiatives for factory personnel, operators, grading teams and industry professionals.
International Linkages & Industry Engagement
Support stronger institutional connections with global cashew organisations, producing countries, consuming markets and international trade bodies.
Who Can Join AICTIC?
AICTIC membership is structured to represent the full cashew value chain, from processors and traders to associations, machinery companies and allied service providers.
Industry Members
Processors, shelling units, value-added units and exporters.
Proprietary concerns, partnerships, LLPs and companies engaged in RCN processing, shelling, peeling, grading, roasting, value-added packaging or cashew kernel exports.
Voting Rights: One vote per member entity.
Governance: Eligible to nominate an authorised representative to contest and hold office.
Trade Members
Importers, domestic and international traders, wholesalers and brokers.
Commercial entities engaged in RCN imports, RCN trading, kernel trading, wholesale distribution, institutional stocking and accredited brokerage.
Voting Rights: One vote per member entity.
Governance: Eligible for designated trade council seats, subject to the applicable board composition limits.
Affiliated Association Members
Regional, state and district-level cashew associations.
Registered processors' or trade associations representing cashew industry stakeholders at regional, state or district level.
Voting Rights: One vote per association through its nominated office-bearer.
Governance: Eligible for permanent invitee or advisory status on the National Governing Council.
Allied / Associate Members
Machinery, technology, packaging, logistics, labs, insurance and finance.
Manufacturers and suppliers of cashew machinery, color sorters, CNSL companies, packaging companies, testing laboratories, logistics and clearing agencies, and financial or insurance service providers.
Voting Rights: Non-voting.
Participation: Eligible for exhibitions, industry conferences, working groups and buyer-seller meets.
Honorary / Institutional Members
Distinguished experts and institutional representatives.
Distinguished agronomists, researchers, trade diplomats and retired public administrators nominated by the Governing Board.
Voting Rights: Non-voting and advisory.
Fees: Exempt from admission fees and annual subscriptions.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants for AICTIC membership should meet the applicable legal, statutory and operational requirements of the Confederation.
Legally Recognised Entity
The applicant should be a legally recognised entity in India, such as a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, LLP, Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), or Registered Society / Trust.
Statutory Registrations
Valid PAN and GSTIN are required. IEC is applicable for importers and exporters, while FSSAI registration / licence is applicable to processing and packing units.
Processing Unit Credentials
Processing units should hold the applicable Factory Licence and/or Udyam MSME Registration, along with other registrations required for their operations.
Operational Track Record
Applicants should ordinarily have completed at least one financial year of continuous commercial operations in the cashew sector.
The requirement may be waived for newly commissioned processing units subject to submission of factory layout approval and machinery purchase invoices.Proposer & Seconder
The application should be proposed by one existing Industry Member and seconded by another existing member in good standing.
Code of Conduct Undertaking
Applicants must agree to abide by AICTIC’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, Code of Conduct & Ethics, and applicable trade dispute conciliation and arbitration rules.
Membership is subject to eligibility verification and approval by the competent authority of AICTIC. Submission of an application does not by itself constitute admission as a member.
Membership & Subscription Structure
Membership fees are structured according to the applicant category and, where applicable, the annual turnover of the member entity.
| Membership Category | Capacity / Turnover Slab | One-Time Admission Fee | Annual Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Member Tier 1 — Micro / Small | Annual turnover up to ₹5 Crore | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Industry Member Tier 2 — Medium | Turnover above ₹5 Crore and up to ₹25 Crore | ₹10,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Industry Member Tier 3 — Large / Corporate | Turnover exceeding ₹25 Crore | ₹25,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Trade Member Importers, Traders & Brokers | All qualifying trading entities | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Affiliated Regional Association | State / District trade bodies | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Allied / Associate Member | Machinery, technology, laboratories, logistics and allied services | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Patron / Life Member* | 10-Year institutional term | ₹5,00,000 | Nil |
Financial Year
Membership subscriptions are aligned to the financial year from 1 April to 31 March.
Turnover Assessment
Applicable turnover slabs are determined from the preceding year's audited financial statements or GST annual returns.
GST
Statutory GST will be applicable at the prevailing rate as prescribed under applicable law.
Membership categories, fees, eligibility, voting rights and related privileges are subject to the Memorandum & Articles of Association of AICTIC and policies formally approved by the competent authority of the Confederation.
* Patron / Life Membership is included in the present membership framework as an optional institutional category and is subject to formal approval.
How AICTIC Membership Works
AICTIC follows a structured membership admission process designed to verify eligibility, maintain professional standards and ensure that applicants are appropriately classified within the Confederation.
Select Your Membership Category
Choose the membership category that best reflects your organisation’s principal activity within the cashew trade, processing industry, association network or allied services sector.
Complete the Application
Provide the required entity details, statutory registrations, business profile, authorised representative information and other relevant particulars.
Submit Supporting Documents
Upload the applicable incorporation or registration documents, PAN, GSTIN, IEC, FSSAI, Udyam, authorisation documents and turnover proof, where required.
Proposer & Seconder Confirmation
Where applicable, the membership application should be proposed and seconded by eligible existing members of AICTIC in good standing.
Eligibility Review
AICTIC will review the submitted information and documents to confirm eligibility, membership category and compliance with the applicable membership requirements.
Membership Approval
The application will be placed before the competent authority of the Confederation for acceptance, deferment or rejection in accordance with the applicable rules and Articles of Association.
Membership Fee Payment
Upon approval or as directed by AICTIC, the applicant completes the applicable admission fee, annual subscription and statutory tax payment requirements.
Membership Confirmation
Once the admission process is completed, the organisation will be formally enrolled in the appropriate AICTIC membership category and its authorised representative recorded for official communication.
Strengthen Your Business. Strengthen the Industry.
Become part of AICTIC’s national network of cashew processors, importers, exporters, traders, brokers, associations, technology providers and allied stakeholders working together for stronger representation, responsible trade, modernization and long-term industry growth.