Meet Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil – Trade Economist, Consultant, Speaker & Educator
Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil is a Ghaziabad-based international trade economist, consultant, researcher, and speaker, specialising in trade finance, foreign trade policy, and agricultural exports. She is committed to making global trade, export-import procedures, and international finance accessible to businesses, students, and policymakers across India and beyond.
🔹 Current Roles and Affiliations
Senior Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) – Focused on India’s agricultural trade policy, export restrictions, price volatility, and supply chain dynamics.
Faculty at FIEO focused on the Bank's role in Export Finance and payment methods.
Leadership Member, Women in International Trade Business Council (WIITBC) at the International Trade Council (ITC) – Advocating for inclusive and sustainable trade policies.
Economic Advisory Board Member, Economic Transformation Council – Advising on trade-led growth and policy interventions.
🔹 Industry Expertise
With over a decade of experience in the banking and trade finance sector, Dhriti has deep domain knowledge in:
Export finance and cross-border payment systems
Trade risk management and WTO policies
Foreign exchange markets
Digital Trade Finance and FinTech solutions
She holds certifications from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), making her uniquely positioned to bridge traditional finance with next-generation global trade strategies.
📌 What Dhriti Offers
✅ Foreign Trade Consultancy
Guidance on market entry, export documentation, compliance, and supply chain strategy.
✅ Trade Finance Advisory
Support in structuring international payments, managing LC/BG instruments, and mitigating risks.
✅ Export-Import Business Mentorship
Training and coaching for MSMEs and startups to expand globally.
✅ Research & Speaking Engagements
Expert talks and lectures on trade policy, sustainability, WTO reforms, and agricultural trade dynamics.
📑 Research Publications & Policy Articles
Academic Research (Peer-Reviewed):
1. India’s Agricultural Export Policy: Ambiguous Trade-offs, EPW, 2024
2. Minimum Export Price Caps and Agricultural Exports, EPW, 2023
3. Edible Oil Self-Sufficiency in India: A PCA-VECM Approach, The Indian Economic Journal, 2024
Policy & Industry Articles:
Down to Earth (2025) – Balancing agri-exports with food security
The Hindu BusinessLine – Fixing India’s Trade Finance Bottlenecks, Greening Agri-Exports, The Trade Trap for Farmers, US Sanctions Impact, BRICS is evolving in interesting, intriguing ways, and more
Policy Circle – Bond Markets, Drone Didi Scheme, Ethanol Policy Analysis
Researchpulse, AgroSpectrum – Articles on India’s export bans and value-added agriculture
🎙️ Conferences & Talks
Dhriti regularly presents at national and international forums, including:
IIFT Kolkata (2024) – India’s Edible Oil Import Dependence
WTO Chairs Programme – NALSAR & University of Bern (2024) – Sustainable Ethanol Policy
Indian Economic Association (2024) – Edible Oil Self-Sufficiency in India: A PCA-VECM Approach
📍 Based in Delhi-NCR, India
Available for:
📋 Trade Consultancy Projects
🎤 Speaking Engagements
📘 Mentorship & Training
Let’s connect and build a future-ready, inclusive global trade ecosystem together!
📧 dhriti@dhritimukherjeepipil.com
🔗 LinkedIn Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/28031987/)
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