Trade leaders from across the country will discuss issues affecting Indian traders, including the “disruptive” rise of quick commerce and e-commerce, the threat of cyber fraud, and empowering businesses through social commerce and digital platforms.

“This landmark event will bring together trade leaders from across the country to deliberate on crucial issues affecting Indian trade and devise strategic roadmaps for the growth and protection of the trader community,” said the Confederation of All India Traders in a statement. The organisation is hosting the ‘CAIT National Trade Leaders Meet: Shaping the Future of Indian Trade and Commerce’ on January 6-7.

The key issues to be discussed during the meet include the growing challenge of cyber fraud in India and its effect on the trading community, the need for simplified indirect taxation to support traders and boost trade growth, empowering businesses through social commerce and digital platforms, and addressing the disruptive rise of quick commerce and e-commerce, which adversely impact traditional domestic trade.

The statement added that discussions will also cover the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs and ways to encourage the younger generation to pursue innovation, start-ups, and skill development.