SICC is a bi-national, private sector, non-profit association with about 400 Swiss and Indian members. It is devoted to growing business between individuals and companies in India and Switzerland. Founded in 1985, SICC is widely recognized as a key player in advancing Indo-Swiss economic relationships. As an independent organization, the Chamber co-operates with all public and private institutions that pursue similar goals. SICC achieves its objectives by: -Enhancing the flow of information on investment- and trade-related issues between India and Switzerland -Improving bilateral commercial, industrial and technical co-operation between India and Switzerland -Supporting the establishment of joint ventures and strategic alliances between enterprises of both countries -The SICC Board includes representatives of firms that actively pursue the enhancement of Swiss-Indian economic relations. The Board is supported by an advisory body that helps to strengthen the SICC's network, and functions as a sounding board on a variety of issues that the chamber routinely confronts. SICC has offices in Zurich, Switzerland and Mumbai, India. In India, SICC is represented by Regional Presidents in Bangalore (SICC Southern Region); Delhi (SICC Northern Region) and Mumbai (SICC Western Region) and Pune (Pune Chapter).