Aims & Objects of the Association

The few important aims and objectives for which this Association has been established are as follows:

• To protect and promote the interest of all persons dealing in Non-ferrous Metals Hardware, Machinery, Tools Mills, Gin Stores and allied items.

• To protect and promote the trade and to secure cooperation among merchants in general and those dealing in these lines in particular.

• To make representation to the Government authorities for and on behalf of merchants dealing in Non-ferrous metals, hardware, machinery, tools, mill gin stores, in matters affecting commerce in general and these trades in particular.

• To render government or other authorities such assistance, information and advice as may enable them to promote trade and commerce.

• To arbitrate in the settlement of disputes arising out of commercial transactions between parties willing or agreeing to abide by the award of the arbitrators of the association.

• To establish and maintain information bureau, to print and publish journals, periodicals, newspapers, books, pamphlets, leaflets, directories etc. and to establish and maintain library and reading rooms for the promotion of the objects of the association.

• To arrange and convince conferences, lectures, shows meetings on the subject affecting the interest of the members of the association.

• To affiliate with national or international trade organizations having objects altogether or in part similar to those of this association for the purpose of securing the aims and objects of this association provided the association shall not be affiliated with any international or foreign body without the prior permission of Government.