Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Chapter, this Act, except the provisions contained in Section
10, shall not apply to the following business or trade activities:
(a) business relating to cottage and small industries as referred to in the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2049(1991);
(b) agricultural products produced by such small farmers as prescribed, and agricultural cooperative business;
(c) procurement of raw materials;
(d) export business;
(e) activity to be done for the labor’s right to collective bargaining;
(f) research and development related activity;
(g) management collaboration;
(h) collaboration made for organizational and procedural improvements
intended to enhance trade capacity