St. Francis Institute of Management and Research

Objective: Empower Indian enterprise by inculcating knowledge that will be the catalyst of growth in the barrier less technology driven global market and help them upscale, align and emerge as formidable player in respective business segments.

Corporate Associates:

Firms, sole proprietary concerns, companies, corporate bodies, public sector undertakings, societies or any other body engaged in trade, commerce, agriculture, services or profession are eligible for corporate membership

Corporate Associates membership allowed for organizations having turnover of 2 crore or more. There is no restriction to the number of members in this category.

Advantages of corporate membership:

• Latest and timely information on national and international policy and technical developments.
• Opportunity to interact with policy makers.
• Opportunity to represent their respective industrial sectors in national and international forums of ASSOCHAM.
• Opportunity to gain additional credibility and mileage by sponsoring/Co-sponsoring ASSOCHAM events and advertising in ASSOCHAM publications.
• Opportunity to network and locate joint venture partners at various national and international meets organized by ASSOCHAM.
• Opportunity to generate awareness and gain public support regarding specific aspects of business for overall business development.
• Consultancy on certain policy and technical matters through ASSOCHAM’s subject- specific expert committees.
• Consultancy through subject-specific expert committees.
• Nodal officer from the secretariat to cater to the needs of any member.
• They can nominate 32 persons on the managing committee for which elections are held every 2 year.
• ASSOCHAM Wooqer platform is a cloud based platform to provide two-way communication channel and provides real-time visibility into ASSOCHAM activities, day to day events, what’s new in the industry, access to repository of recent events (videos and pictures), Research papers/proceedings and press releases.

• Complimentary copy of the Bombay Chamber Review
• Opportunity to participate in Meetings, Seminars, Workshops organised by the Chamber
• Participate in lectures and discussion meetings on subject of topical interest
• Participate Employees Training & Development Programmes
• Participate in meetings with visiting Delegations, Consular Corps and dignitaries from abroad
• Visa Recommendation letter to Embassies and Consulates for grant of visa for overseas business travel
• Certificate of export documentation and endorsement (Certificate of Origin)
• Labour Advisory services
• Board Room / Meeting Room at Concessional Rates
• Arbitration and Conciliation Services
• Mediation Services (under progression)

• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) Entrance Exam: XAT is Xavier Aptitude Test conducted by XLRI (Xavier Labour Relation Institute) Jamshedpur. It is a common entrance exam conducted by Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) for admission in its management institutes across India. XAT Exam is conducted for the admission in more than 150 B-Schools of the country
• Funding upto Rs. One Lakh only for FDP (Faculty Development Programme) to member institutes.

The Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) provides a strong platform for industry-academia interaction, professional networking, policy advocacy, trade facilitation, research, and business development. Membership enables institutions to benefit from a wide range of services, knowledge resources, and national as well as international engagement opportunities.

• Participation in seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional training programmes.
• Access to International Services and Trade Facilitation Centre.
• Support through the India Calling Desk for business and trade-related initiatives.
• Recommendations to overseas Chambers having MOUs with IMC for arranging business meetings and collaborations.
• Participation in national and international trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Interaction with visiting overseas business delegations.
• Participation in domestic and overseas business delegations organized by IMC.
• Access to expert committees across diverse sectors and involvement in policy representations made to Government bodies.
• Opportunity to become a member of expert committees based on suitability and expertise.
• Research and knowledge development through the Economic Research Training Foundation (ERTF).
• Social responsibility initiatives and CSR-driven programmes for community development.
• Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation services through IMC's Court of Arbitration.
• Extensive networking opportunities across industries and professional sectors.
• Knowledge sharing and information exchange through industry forums and events.
• Participation in Mumbai City Development initiatives and public policy discussions.
• Use of state-of-the-art conference, meeting, and event facilities at concessional rates.
• Certificates of Origin issued at concessional rates for members.
• Visa recommendation letters for overseas business visits after one year of membership.
• Access to the IMC Library, a valuable knowledge resource featuring:
  • Latest overseas trade directories
  • Books on economics, management, industry, law, banking, and taxation
  • CD-ROMs and databases containing export-import information
  • Government notifications and policy updates
  • Photocopying and reference facilities
  • Dedicated reading room facilities
• Access to knowledge papers, industry reports, and informative booklets.
• Regular updates on Direct and Indirect Taxation developments.
• Complimentary access to the IMC Journal, a bi-monthly publication featuring industry insights and developments.
• Daily IMC Alert emails providing updates on economic news, business trends, policy developments, and upcoming chamber events.

• Policy advocacy for management institutions.
• Participation in ATMA examinations.
• Research and Innovation Fellowship opportunities.
• Institution promotion through ATMA platforms.
• Concessional participation in Annual Convention.
• Student and faculty competitions.
• Participation in FDPs, seminars and workshops.
• Part funding for academic events.
• Executive Board election participation.
• Copy of AIMS Journal of Management.

The Analytics Society of India is a professional body connecting academia and industry in analytics and data science.

• Research and knowledge sharing.
• Career enhancement opportunities.
• Analytics seminars, conferences and workshops.
• Scholarships and research support.
• Collaboration with universities and research institutions.
• Professional networking with analytics experts.

• Concessional fees for programmes and industrial visits.
• Professional networking opportunities.
• E-Journal and BMA Updates.
• Library access.
• Voting rights and AGM participation.
• Finance, Marketing and HR conventions.
• Young Managers Competitions.
• Student Management Week activities.
• Best Institute, Faculty and Student awards.

• National and international networking.
• Export and joint venture assistance.
• Government policy advisory services.
• Trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Business visa recommendations.
• Certificate of Origin issuance.
• Global exposure through AIAI website listing.

• Faculty Development Programmes.
• Research Methodology Workshops.
• Leadership and managerial skills training.
• Curriculum development support.
• Pre-NAAC preparation assistance.
• Institutional evaluation and consultancy.
• Legal aid and project assistance.
• Advocacy and liaison services.

• Policy advocacy for MBA/MMS programmes.
• Faculty exchange programmes.
• National seminars and symposia.
• Industry-academia interaction.
• Student industrial visits.
• Co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Syllabus improvement recommendations.

• Interaction with AICTE, UGC and Government bodies.
• Policy updates and educational developments.
• Academic consultancy and advisory support.
• Research, seminars and workshops.
• International collaborations and delegations.
• Quality Management Cell initiatives.
• Legal advisory services.
• Global networking opportunities.
• Institutional promotion and publicity.

• Networking among Christian entrepreneurs.
• Business opportunity enhancement.
• Global development updates.
• Technical information sharing.
• National and international affiliations.

• Networking with Indian and global corporate leaders.
• Policy advocacy opportunities.
• Industry best practices and benchmarking.
• Business expansion and market development.
• CSR participation and social initiatives.

• Professional HR networking.
• Training and development programmes.
• Participation in seminars and discussions.
• Concessional programme fees.
• Free copies of Personnel Today and NIPM News.
• Library and Information Centre access.