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NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2024 and JANUARY 2025

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2024 and JANUARY 2025

by | Dec 15, 2024 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2024 – JANUARY 2025
22-11-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI facilitated the industrial visits to the students of Besant Women’s college, Mangaluru at Bolas Cashews at Karkala, as part of Industry-Academia initiative.
11.00 a. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai attended the meeting called by Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada, Capt. Brijesh Chowta at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru and attended the event on Exchange of Expression of Interest (EoI) between Mangalore SEZ Ltd and MIR Group. KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Directors, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Ms. M. Athmika Amin, Shri Dasharath N. Shetty, Past Presidents of KCCI, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath and Shri Isaac Vas attended the meeting. Members of other associations were also present.
4.15 p. m. District level Single Window committee meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Dist., Shri Mullai Muhilan M. P. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting.
4.45 p. m. – District level Kaigarika Spandana meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Dist., Shri Mullai Muhilan M. P. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting.
24-11-2024 – 5.00 p. m. – The Sirsi Urban Sahakari Bank Ltd., Sirsi, opened their new branch at Kadri Kambla, Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guests on the occasion, Shri Anand G. Pai, President, KCCI, Shri Jokim Louis Pinto, President, Mandd Sobhann, Mangaluru and Shri Pradeep J Pai, Managing Director, Hangyo Icecream Pvt. Ltd., Mangaluru. The event was presided over by Shri Jayadev U. Nilenkini, President, The Sirsi Urban Sahakari Bank Ltd., Sirsi.
25-11-2024 – 6.00 p. m. – A meeting was called by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dakshina Kannada District., Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan MP at his residential bungalow,  Mangaluru to discuss on the preparations for the Heritage Week to be held on 30th November and 01st December, 2024 at old Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Vice-President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting. DC sought the co-operation of various trade bodies.
26-11-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – An interactive session with the B.Com students of Trisha college, Mangaluru, was held at their campus to discuss the internship opportunities for their students on the Focus Area of KCCI, ‘Enhancing Member Engagement’. KCCI Director, Shri Ajay Prabhu and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A, addressed the students. The Principal of the college, Dr. Manjunath and other staff members were present on the occasion.
4.15 p. m. – Rashtriyawadi Christara Vedike, Mangaluru, organized, ‘Asuvu Rashtra Samarpita’ at the War Memorial in Kadri Park, Mangaluru in memory of the martyrs of 26th November, 2008 terrorists attack, Mumbai. The event was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Fr. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai was one of the Chief Guests on the occasion.
30-11-2024 – 9.30 a. m. – The Heritage Week Celebrations at the Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office were inaugurated with the ‘Echoes: A Heritage Festival Celebrating Mangaluru’ was being held for three days. Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District., Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan MP highlighted the 150-200 year history of the complex, emphasizing that the event was a collective effort to showcase Mangaluru. The Dakshina Kannada district administration, in partnership with the tourism department, KCCI and other associations organized the event. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar attended the inaugural event. Several Directors of KCCI attended the event. The public gathered to see the Heritage building opened for viewing. Exhibitions, competitions for school and college students and musical evening were the attractions of the event.
03-12-2024 – 4.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai called representatives of various associations for a meeting to discuss on the land allotment of Jaiprakash Engineering and Steel Company Ltd (JESCO) which has been taken back from them in the recent court order and will be soon available for industries. Due to acute shortage of land available for the development of MSMEs/Logistic Park / IT park in our region, it was decided to collectively involve and approach the government to consult all the stakeholders in allocation of land. The meeting was attended by KCCI Vice President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, KCCI Past Presidents, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Shri Isaac Vas, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Chairman, Mangaluru Chapter, Shri Ajith Kamath and Kanara Industries Association (KIA) President, Shri N. Arun Padiyar.
06-12-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – SME Connect, an interactive session was organized by Government of Karnataka, Invest Karnataka Forum at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. The objective of the programme was to actively promote SMEs and endeavour to connect them globally, nationally and locally to buyers, OEMs through the newly developed SME Connect portal by Invest Karnataka Forum.  KCCI Vice President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar delivered the welcome address. Senior Assistant Director – FICCI Karnataka State Council, Shri Ashwin Srirangaraj, addressed the members about the significance of this session. The sessions were presented by Shri K. Lukman Shareef, Samarth Lead – Flipkart on the topic, ‘Advantage : E-commerce platforms, Shri Rajeev V.C.,  Vice President & Regional Head, The Federal Bank Ltd., and his team spoke on the topic, ‘Finance Options for MSMEs’,  Shri Vasuki Kashyap, Partner Engagement, NASSCOM spoke on ‘Industry 4.0’, Shri Ashwin Srirangaraj, Senior Assistant Director – FICCI Karnataka State Council demonstrated portal updation for SMEs and Shri Ullas Kamath, UK & Co and Chairman, FICCI Karnataka State Council joined online and spoke on the topic on Business Continuity. Shri Gokuldas Nayak, Joint Director, District Industries Centre, Mangaluru was also present on stage. KCCI Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri B.A. Nazeer, Past Hon. Treasurer of KCCI, Shri Ahmed Bawa was present on the occasion. Members of SMEs, college staff and students attended the event. The Vote of thanks was rendered by the Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai.
3.30 p. m. – A preparatory meeting for Karavali Utsava to be held from 21st December 2024 to 19th January 2025 was called by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar, KAS at the Court Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed attended the meeting. Others present in the meeting were Beary Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Umar U.H, Tulu Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Taranath, Konkani Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Stany & Karavali Utsava Organizing Commitee Secretary, Shri Arjun Rai was present.
09-12-2024 – 10.45 a. m. – Shri Shreenath N. Basrur, Senior Post Master, Mangaluru Head Post Office, met KCCI President Shri Anand G. Pai at KCCI and briefed him about the postal department services on Dak Niryat Kendra for the industry members for sending their parcels abroad. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Marketing Executive, Mangaluru Head Post Office, Shri Shankar K. and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting.
3.30 p. m. – A preparatory meeting for Karavali Utsava to be held from 21st December 2024 to 19th January 2025 was called by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar, KAS at the Court Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed attended the meeting. Others present in the meeting were Beary Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Umar U.H, Tulu Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Taranath, Konkani Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Stany & Karavali Utsava Organizing Commitee Secretary, Shri Arjun Rai was present.
10-12-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Mangalore Customs House organized a session on Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) at New Customs House, Mangaluru. Commissioner of Customs, Ms. Vinitha Sekhar addressed the gathering. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Director and Chairman of EXIM sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Alen Sequeira and KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
11-12-2024 – 4.00 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Internal Administration & Management, Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries,              Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Past President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai.
4.15 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Internal Complaints Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Past President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai and member of the committee, Smt. Susheela S.
4.30 p. m. The ninth meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the third meeting of the present Board Committee of KCCI were held at the Board Room of KCCI. Shri Anand G. Pai, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
13-12-2024 – 9.00 a. m. – Preparatory Meeting on Karavali Utsava 2024 to be held at Karavali Utsava Ground, Mangaluru, was called by Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan, IAS at his office. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting. Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Shri U.T. Khader and District In-charge Minister and Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao attended the meeting through video conference.  Present at the meeting were Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar. Members of trade associations and government officials were also present at the meeting.
14-12-2024 – 9.30 a. m. – Nalanda English Medium School, Mangaluru, a unit of Sri Srinivasa Pathashala Association, had their Annual Day Celebrations at their school premises. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
11.00 a. m. – An outreach program on the Declaration of Foreign Assets and Income was organized by KCCI in association with the Mangaluru branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai delivered the welcome address. The speakers on the occasion were, Shri Yogesh Chandra, Assistant Director of Income Tax, Unit 3 & 4, FAIU, Bengaluru, who spoke on the topic, Overview of Foreign Asset, Smt. Shamala D.D., Joint Director of Income Tax, FAIU, Bengaluru, spoke on Reporting on Foreign Income & Assets, Shri Swaroop Mannava,   Additional Director of Income Tax (Investigation), Mangaluru, addressed the members on the topic, Other nuances of Foreign Income & Assets and CA Vineet N. Shetty, Partner, Shetty & Bhat, Udupi  spoke on the topic, Role of CA in Foreign Asset Compliance. Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Vice-President, KCCI, Shri Ramit Chennithala, Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation), Unit-1, Mangaluru, Shri Ahmed Bawa, KCCI Past Treasurer and present KCCI Representative of Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC), CA Gautham Nayak M., Immediate Past Chairman, ICAI Mangaluru branch, CA Daniel Marsh Periera, Secretary, ICAI, Mangaluru branch, industry members, staff and students of various educational institutions were present. The vote of thanks was rendered by CA Gautham Pai D., Chairman, ICAI, Mangaluru branch.
2.00 p. m. – Interactive meeting with the delegates of the University of Olivet, Michigan, USA Team was organized by St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru. Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis, Vice Chancellor, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) chaired the meeting. Dignitaries from University of Olivet were, Shri Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. President of The University of Olivet, Shri Gregory Brown, DBA, CIC, Assistant Professor of Insurance and Risk Management, Shri Daniel Green, D.M.A., Special Assistant to the President. KCCI was represented by its Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A. Others present in the meeting were KCCI Director, Ms. Athmika Amin, KCCI Immediate Past President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Past President, Shri Jeevan Saldanha and business owners from various industries. This meeting was regarding the collaboration of both the Universities and seeking industry inputs in bridging the gap between industry and academia.
15-12-2024 – 4.30 p. m. – Featherlite opened their new furniture showroom at Balmatta, Mangaluru. Chief Guests on the occasion were Shri Ivan D’Souza, MLC, Mangaluru City North, Shri Anand G. Pai, KCCI President, Ar. Deepak D’Souza, Principal Architect – General Corporation, Shri Kiran Chellaram, Associate Director, Featherlite Group. Shri Gregory Mathias and Shri Gavin Mathias welcomed the Chief Guests and other guests on the occasion.
16-12-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Meeting on the final arrangements of Karavali Utsava 2024 was called by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan IAS at his office. The meeting was attended by KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Shri Anupam Agrawal and other senior police officials, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Dr. Anand K, Beary Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Umar U. H., Tulu Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Taranath, Konkani Sahithya Parishath President, Shri Stany, Karavali Utsava Organising Committee President, Shri Pran Hegde, Karavali Utsava Organising Committee Secretary, Shri Arjun Rai, KCCI Sub-committee Chairman of Ecology, Environment, Road Transport, Public Safety &  Social Causes, Shri Yathish Baikampady and others were present.
6.30 p. m. – Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Mangaluru Centre and UltraTech Cement Limited, organized ACCE(I) MLR UltraTech Awards 2024  at Milagres Hall Complex, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Anand G Pai, KCCI President. The Presiding Officer on the occasion was Er. Kalbavi Rajendra Rao, Secretary General, ACCE (I). Others present on the occasion were, Er. Ujwal D’Souza, Chairman, ACCE (I), Mangaluru, Er. Vinod T. D’Souza, Secretary, ACCE (I), Mangaluru, Er. Ekanath Dandekeri, Treasurer, ACCE (I), Mangaluru, Er. Ashok Reddy, Regional Head, UltraTech Cement Ltd., and Shri Raghavendra Desai, Regional Head, Marketing, UltraTech Cement Ltd.
17-12-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – KCCI organized a seminar on GST Amnesty Scheme 2024, Fake Invoices and their consequences by the Office of the Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax (GST) at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. Shri Anand G Pai, KCCI President delivered the welcome address. CA Keshava N Ballakuraya, Chairman of KCCI GST sub-committee addressed the gathering on the significance of the seminar. Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, Vice-President, KCCI introduced the Chief Guest, Shri S. Kesava Narayana Reddy, IRS, Commissioner of Central Tax & GST, Mangaluru and the Guest of Honour, Dr. Somanna C., IRS, Additional Commissioner, Central Tax & GST, Mangaluru who addressed the gathering. The Vote of thanks at the inaugural event was rendered by Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. The session on GST Amnesty Scheme 2024 was addressed by Shri Govindan R., IRS, Assistant Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax, Uttara Kannada Division, Karwar and other topic on Fake Invoices and their consequences by Shri Rajesh Shetty K., IRS., Assistant Director, DGGI, Mangaluru Regional Unit. Also present on stage was KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba. The event concluded with the vote of thanks by the Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai.
18-12-2024 – 3.30 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Editorial Board of the Journal of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Board room of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai welcomed the members present. The outgoing KCCI Journal Editor, Ms. Salome Lobo Pereira was congratulated by the members for her exemplary work in bringing the journal with good inputs. KCCI President welcomed the newly appointed KCCI Journal Editor, Ms. Ashrika Amin. Present also at the meeting were, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabh Pai. Members of the Editorial Board and Directors of KCCI, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and other members of the Editorial Board, CA B. Chandrakanth Rao and Shri M. Ganesh Bhat were present.
4.30 p. m. – Introductory meeting of all the sub-committee Heads of KCCI was called by the President of KCCI and also the Chairman of Infrastructure for KCCI Knowledge Centre Committee, Shri Anand G Pai. Present at the meeting were Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Accounts and Audit Committee Chairman, CA Gautham Nayak, Advisory Committee Chairman, Shri Isaac Vas, Editor of the Journal of KCCI, Ms. Ashrika Amin, Income Tax  Committee Chairman,      CA Prasanna Shenoy, District Development Cell  Chairman, Shri Vincent Cutinha, Ecology,                  Environment, Road Transport, Public Safety &
Social Causes Committee Chairman, Shri Yathish Baikampady, Infrastructure and Urban Development and Smart City Committee Chairman, Ar. Niren Jain, Startups committee Chairman, Shri Viswas Uchila Shishir, Women Entrepreneurs Committee Chairperson, Mrs. Rahasya Pai Maroor, Fish and Allied Industries Committee Chairman, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Information Technology Committee Chairman, Shri Ajay Prabhu, APMC and Essential Commodities Trading Committee Chairman, Shri P. B. Abdul Hameed, Cinema Exhibitors & Entertainment Committee Chairman, Shri Balakrishna R. Shetty, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Committee Chairman, Shri U. Sunil Nayak , and Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee Chairman, Prof. CA. Lionel Aranha.
19-12-2024 – 7.30 a. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai garlanded the bust of the Late Shri Ullal Srinivas Mallya, the visionary of Mangalore and the Co-Founder of KCCI at Padil, Mangaluru on the occasion of his 59th death Anniversary. Others who garlanded the bust were, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, KCCI Director and President of World Konkani Kendra, Mangaluru, CA Nandagopal Shenoy. Members of other associations were also present.
11.00 a. m. – Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC) held its 164th meeting at Valluvanad Hall, Divisional Office, Palakkad. KCCI representative of DRUCC, Shri Ahmed Bawa attended the meeting. Shri Arun Thomas, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager delivered the welcome address. The meeting was chaired by Shri Arun Kumar Chaturvedi, Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad division. Representative members of other associations were present.
20-12-2024 – 9.15 a. m. – Bank of Maharashtra opened their new Mahaveer Circle  (Pumpwell) Branch in Mangaluru. KCCI President,            Shri Anand G. Pai inaugurated the bank. The ATM was inaugurated by CA Shantaram Shetty, Mangaluru. The branch Manager, Shri Kiran H and Zonal Manager, Hubballi Zone, Shri Sucheth M. D’Souza were present on the occasion.
4.00 p. m. – The second meeting of the Standardization Cell was organized by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India through video conferencing. The meeting was Chaired by Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries). KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed attended the virtual meeting. The meeting focused on traceability SOPs/Frameworks for fish and fisheries products in India, Gradation of Hatcheries (Shrimp/Carp/Freshwater Prawn/Pangasius/Tilapia/Trout Ornamental Fish, etc.), Guidelines / SOPs for Aquaculture waste disposal other than Coastal Aquaculture and other topics were discussed. Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed emphasized the need for proper Waste Management which is a major hazard for air pollution.
21-12-2024 – 6.00 p. m. – Karavali Utsava 2024 (commencing from 21st December, 2024 to 19th January, 2025) was inaugurated by District In-charge Minister and Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Dist., Managluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan MP, IAS, Police Commissioner of Mangaluru, Shri Anupam Agrawal and other dignitaries at Karavali Utsava Ground, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai was one of the Guests of Honour at the event.
28-12-2024 – 11.25 a. m. – Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan, IAS, called a meeting through zoom platform to discuss about screening movies on occasion of Karavali Utsava at Bharat cinemas, Bharat Mall, Mangaluru on 2nd and 3rd January 2025 for the public with free entry. Bharat Cinemas Head, Shri Bala Shetty and Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar was also present in the virtual meeting.
30-12-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – Post Forum Meeting was held at the Office of The Senior Postmaster, Mangaluru Head Post Office, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Shri Shreenath N Basrur, Senior Post Master, Mangaluru. KCCI representative to the Postal Consultative Forum, Mangaluru Division, Shri K. Surendra Prabhu attended the meeting.
02-01-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – Two days Film Festival on the occasion of Karavali Utsav 2024 was inaugurated by lighting the lamp at Bharat Cinemas, Bharat Mall, Mangaluru by Music Director of Kannada Film Industry, Dr. Gurukiran,  Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District., Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan IAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar, Mayor of Mangaluru, Shri Manoj Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Mangaluru, Shri Harshaverdhana S.J., KAS, Bharat Cinemas Directors, Shri Bala Shetty and Shri Subraya Pai. Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
04-01-2024 – 9.15 a. m. – ‘Business Tonic Tri Shatak’ & ‘Coastal MSME Summit’ was organized by Namma Kudla in association with St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru at Fr. L F Rasquinha Hall of the college. The event was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai. The event was presided by Rev. Fr. Dr. Praveen Martis S J, Vice Chancellor, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru. Chief Guests on the occasion were, Shri D. Vedavyas Kamath, MLA, Mangaluru South, Prof. Harikrishna Bhat Alevoor, Tokyo, Japan Former President, HCL, Japan Director, International Collaborations, Nitte University, Shri B.M. Farookh, Chairman, Fiza Group, Bengaluru, Dr. Chandrakanth Bhat, Investment Consultant, Dubai, CA D. B. Mehta, Chairman, Allegro Ventures, Mangaluru. CA SS Nayak, Director, Namma Kudla Business Tonic & Coastal MSME Summit and other dignitaries were present. There were sessions on topics on startups, Family Business, Branding and Marketing and other topics. KCCI Director, Shri B.A. Nazeer and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
7.00 p. m. – Rotary’s Installation Ceremony of RMBF Mangaluru Chapter was held at Rotary Golden Jubilee Hall at B.C. Road. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Rtn. Canute Jeevan Pinto, President 2024 and Rtn. Jayaraj S Bangera, President 2025, other Office Bearers, members of RMB Mangaluru were present on the occasion.
06-01-2025 – 3.45 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Labour Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the President’s Chamber of KCCI. The meeting was Chaired by the Chairman of the Labour Sub-Committee, Shri Shamlal Yermal.  The meeting was attended by KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai.
07-01-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai called on the Commissioner of Mangaluru City Corporation, Shri C L Anand at the Commissioner’s office and handed over the memorandum to him on request for permission to collect parking fee and maintain garden and toilet facilities at the open area near KCCI Annex. Present in the meeting were KCCI Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, KCCI Past President, Shri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
7.00 p. m. – The Installation Ceremony of Chairman 2025 of JCOM Mangaluru 1.0, JFD Rajeshwari D. Shetty was held at the Banquet Hall of Ajantha Business Centre, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Ms. M. Athmika Amin, Director, KCCI. The event was inaugurated by JCI Sen Abhilash B A, Zone President 2025, Zone XV, JCI India. The Guests of Honour were JCI Sen Deeraj B Udyawar, JCom Zone Chairman 2025, Zone XV, JCI India and JCI Sen Arun Peter Pinto, Jcom Zone Chairman 2024, Zone XV, JCI India. JCI Sen Deepak Raj, Coach, JC Louis Rodrigues, Vice Chairman, JC Abhijith S Naik, Secretary, JC Prasanna, Treasurer of Jcom Mangaluru 1.0 were present on stage. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
08-01-2025 – 6.30 p. m. – The Tenth Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI, Mangaluru for the financial year 2024-25 and the Fourth Meeting of the new Committee was convened at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru. Shri Anand G Pai, President of KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
11-01-2025 – 10.45 a. m. – Justice K. S. Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte in association with KCCI organized Colloquim on ‘Giving with Purpose : How Small Businesses Drive Positive Change’ at JKSHIM Auditorium, Nitte on the occasion of their 9th Nitte National Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Governance : Navigating the future with purpose and impact. The panelists for the discussion were Shri Anand G. Pai, President, KCCI, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Director, KCCI, Shri Rakesh Soans, President, FSL India and Shri Vinod Kamath, Finance Head, Abharan Jewellers, Udupi. The event was moderated by CA Ullas Kamath, UK & Co.
6.30 p. m. – Momentum 2025, a Confluence of Business Owners was organized by BNI Adi Chapter at The Goldfinch Hotel, Mangaluru. The Key note address was given by Shri Rajat Kamath Bola, Director, Bolas Agro Pvt. Ltd. and the Business Dialogue was addressed by Shri Nivedan Nempe, Founder, Mystic Aromatics & Areca Tea. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai attended the event. Present on the occasion were, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabh Pai, Directors, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak, Ms. Athmika Amin, Past President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Editor of KCCI Journal, Ms. Ashrika Amin and members of other associations were also present.
13-01-2025 – 12 noon – KCCI delegation, led by President Shri Anand G. Pai met Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, at Dharmasthala and submitted a memorandum requesting the restoration of a 10-kilometer stretch between Maranahalli and Addahole (NH 75), along with the release of emergency funds. The memorandum also urged the expedited completion of the four-laning project between B.C. Road and Sakleshpur. The delegation included Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Director and Chairman of KCCI’s EXIM sub-committee, Shri Nownith Kumar, Consultant for Business Development and Liaisoning at JSW (Mangalore Container Terminal), and Shri Dilip Shetty, General Manager of Business Development at JSW.
14-01-2025 – 4.30 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Energy & Power Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at President’s Chamber of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the sub-committee Chairman, Shri B.A. Nazeer. President of KCCI, Shri Anand G Pai, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai attended the meeting.
16-01-2025 – 4.00 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Income Tax Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the sub-committee, CA Prasanna Shenoy. President of KCCI, Shri Anand G Pai, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and other members of the committee, CA Gautham Nayak, CA Sriram V. Rao and CA Chandrakanth Rao attended the meeting.
18-01-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – The First Meeting of the Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Focus Area of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened in the Board Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson of this Focus Area, Ms. Athmika Amin. President of KCCI, Shri Anand G Pai, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and members of the Focus Area, Past President of KCCI, Shri Isaac Vas, Shri Yathish Baikampady and Ar. Niren Jain attended the meeting.
21-01-2025 – 3.30 p. m. – KCCI organized a special talk for the Students of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Gujarat and other MBA Students on Benefits under Foreign Trade Policy, General Shipping Trade Practices & Export – Opportunities & Challenges at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. President of KCCI, Shri Anand G Pai presented the welcome address. KCCI Director and Chairman of EXIM sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequiera briefed the members on the role of Chamber in helping EXIM trade. Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri Mytreya A spoke on the topic, ‘Services rendered by KCCI for Exporters’. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, introduced the speakers to the audience. Speaker,  CA Abdul Mohsin, Chartered Accountant spoke on the topic, ‘Benefits under Foreign Trade Policy’, Shri Anoop KP, F.I.C.S, DGM – MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) spoke on the topic, ‘General Shipping Trade Practices’ and Shri Mahendra Gandhi, Vice-President, Admin –  Brightflexi International Pvt. Ltd. addressed the gathering on the topic, ‘Export – Opportunities & Challenges’. Exporters, Importers, CHAs and faculties of the educational institutions and MBA students attended the event. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba. KCCI Director, Shri Amit Ramachandra, Past Hon. Treasurer of KCCI, Shri Ahmed Bawa and other members were present on the occasion.
22-01-2025 – 2.30 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, hosted a delegation from Japan led by Prof. (Dr.) Gopal Mugeraya, Vice-President, Technical Education, NITTE along with Prof. Harikrishna Bhat, Director, International Collaborations (Asia – Pacific Region), Shri Komatsu Shinya, Prefectural Assembly Member and Former Vice Chairman, Japan, Shri Katsutoshi Seiwa, Director – Industrial Technology Innovation Division, Japan, and Shri Ito Susumu, Chief – Industrial Technological, Shri Kotaro Kurosaka, CEO, Sanyo Machinary Company and Shri Tadashi Ariji, Group Manager – Boehringer Ingelheim Yamagata Factory at the KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru. Capt. Brijesh Chowta felicitated the delegates and promised comprehensive support, including land allocation and streamlined compliance processes. MLA Mangalore South, Shri D. Vedavyas Kamath, praised Japan’s advancements and welcomed their interest in the region. KCCI Vice-President Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, KCCI Immediate Past President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Shri Amit Ramachandra, Shri Ashith Hegde and Shri Dasharath N Shetty. The meeting focused on fostering trade ties and encouraging Japanese businesses to establish operations in Mangaluru, leveraging the region’s robust infrastructure, skilled manpower, and strategic connectivity.
24-01-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – Department of Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Karnataka, Bengaluru, Technical Consultancy Services Organization of Karnataka (TECSOK), Govt. of Karnakata, Bengaluru, District Small Industries Association (DIC), Mangaluru and District Small Industries Association ®, Mangaluru jointly organized a One Day Awareness Program on TReDS and ESM for MSMEs under RAMP Scheme at the District Small Industries Association Hall, Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by Shri Vishal L Salian, President, DSIA, Mangaluru. The event was presided by Shri Siddaraju, Chief Executive Officer, TECSOK, Bengaluru. The Guest of Honour for the event was Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, KCCI Vice-President and Shri K. Devaraj, Joint Director, MSME – DFO, Mangaluru. Guest Speakers on the occasion were, Shri Krishna Murthy H.S., who spoke on TReDS and EMS, Lt. Col. B.P. Singh spoke on the topic, Business with Quality and Dr. Jaya Shetty who spoke on the topic, Business with Digitalization. KCCI Director, Shri Amit Ramachandra and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
25-01-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI organized a seminar on EMERGE SUMMIT – Bridging MSMEs, Start-ups and the IT Industry for Innovation, at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai delivered the welcome address. Chairman of Startups sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Vishwas Shishir addressed the gathering and shared insights on the relevance of the seminar topics. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar introduced the Speakers to the audience.  Shri Anup Pai, Founder – eSamudaay, A District Economy Network, Udupi & Bengaluru and Shri Umesh Ramalingachar, Chief Convener – Emerge Startup Festival were the speakers on the session. KCCI Director and Chairperson of Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Focus area of KCCI, Ms. Athmika Amin, KCCI Past Treasurer, Shri Ahmed Bawa were present on the occasion. Members from various industries, Startups, College incubator heads, Staff and students of various colleges participated in the event. IDFC First Bank was the title sponsor for the event. The Vote of Thanks was rendered by the Vice-President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar.
OCTOBER 2024 – NOVEMBER 2024

OCTOBER 2024 – NOVEMBER 2024

by | Oct 30, 2024 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : OCTOBER  – NOVEMBER 2024
4-10-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – The outlet for cotton dress materials and readymade men’s clothing, ‘Cottonking’, was inaugurated at Alfa Towers, Hampankatta, Mangaluru.  Cottonking’s Director, Shri Koushik Marathe, along with Shri Walter Nandalike, Founder and Managing Director of Daijiworld Media Pvt. Ltd., the Chief Guest on the occasion inaugurated the new outlet. The Guests of Honour for the event were, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Hon. Secretary, KCCI, Shri John B. Monteiro, President, Rachana – Catholic Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Dr. S.M. Rasheed, Founder President, Bearys Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Store owner, Shri Maxim Saldanha and other guests were present on the occasion.
14-10-2024 – 5.00 p. m. – President of KCCI, Shri Anand G. Pai met the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan M.P, IAS and introduced himself as the newly elected President of Chamber.  He also apprised the DC about Chamber activities and the focus areas for the year 2024-25 and also invited him to the Chamber.  KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai were present on the occasion.
15-10-2024 – 4.00 p. m. – KCCI Immediate Past President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu virtually attended the First Board Meeting of Mangalore SEZ Ltd.
16-10-2024 – 4.30 p. m. – The Seventh Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the First Meeting of the new Board committee of KCCI was held at the Board Room of KCCI. Shri Anand G Pai, newly elected President,  chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers and  Directors
17-10-2024 – 11.30 a. m. – Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated by offering floral tribute to the photograph of Maharishi Valmiki at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru. Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Santhosh Kumar and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
18-10-2024 – 9.15 a. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai was the Chief Guest who inaugurated the three days soft skills camp for Vidyakalpaka Scholars, ‘Kshitij’ at World Konkani Centre (WKC), Mangaluru. World Konkani Centre, Chairman and Director of KCCI, CA Nandagopal Shenoy and other dignitaries were present on stage. Others present on the occasion were CA Jayanth Shenoy Nagar, Shri M. Ganesh Bhat, GST Practitioner and Past Treasurer of KCCI, CA U.S. Surendra Nayak, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak, Director, KCCI, Dr. Kulyadi Girish Pai, Associate Professor, MAHE, Shri Vedamurthy B. Ganapathy Bhat and  Dr. B. Devdas Pai, Chief Administrative Officer, WKC.
4.00 p. m. – Shri Ganesh Koran, President of Dakshina Kannada Contractors and Suppliers Association (R), an affiliated body of KCCI called on the Chairman of KCCI GST sub-committee, CA Keshav N. Ballakuraya to discuss about the issues faced by their members with regard to notices received from state GST department demanding payment of state GST along with penalties and interest. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and other members of the association were present.
8.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai was the speaker at the Rotary Club of Mangalore Central, the event held at Hotel Moti Mahal, Mangaluru. He spoke on Economic and Community Development. He was also felicitated on his appointment as the new President of KCCI. Present on the occasion were the President of Rotary Club, Rtn. Brian Pinto, Secretary, Rtn. Rajesh Seetharama, Managing Director of Bharat Logistics, Shri Sathish Pai, Managing Director of Canara Workshop, Shri Pramnath Kudva, Past Governor of Rotary Club, Dr. Devdas Rai, CA S S Nayak, ExPresident of Rotary Club, Shri Rajesh Shetty.
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11.30 a. m.		 – President Shri Anand G. Pai, Vice President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Chairman of GST Sub Committee of KCCI, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya, KCCI Past Treasurer, Shri M Ganesh Bhat and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A met the Commissioner of Central Tax and GST, Mangaluru, Shri S. Keshava Narayana Reddy and Joint Commissioner (Admin) State GST, Mangaluru, Shri Kumara V., and Joint Commissioner (Enforcement), State GST, Mangaluru, Shri Laxmipathi Narayana Naik and briefed them about KCCI activities and requested them to conduct seminar for our members on various relevant topics for the benefit of trade and commerce.
24-10-2024 – 9.30 a. m. – Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) organized their 4th edition of Mangaluru’s Technovanza 2024 at       Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Directors, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and Shri Ashith Hegde attended the event.
25-10-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – Renewal of MoU between KCCI and Justice K. S. Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte was held at KCCI. The MoU was exchanged between KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and Director of Justice K. S. Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte, Dr. Sudhir M. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Assistant Prof. Dr. Nidhish of the college.
10.30 a. m. – KCCI hosted an interactive meeting of members with FDI representative of State of Pennsylvania, Ms. Supriya Kanetkar, Director, Pennsylvania Trade & Investment Office – India at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai presented the welcome address. Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar introduced Ms. Supriya Kanetkar to the delegates present. Ms. Supriya Kanetkar addressed the delegates on various trade opportunities at the State of Pennsylvania, USA. The Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor rendered the vote of thanks. Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba was also present on stage. KCCI Immediate Past President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, KCCI Directors Shri B.A. Nazeer, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Amith Ramachandra, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Ms. Athmika Amin, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak, Shri Dasharath N Shetty and Shri Ajay Prabhu were also present on the occasion.
11.30 a. m. – The First Meeting of the ‘Enhancing Member Engagement’, Focus Area of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Board Room of KCCI.  The meeting was chaired by Shri Ajay Prabhu, Head of this Focus Area. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai, Vice-President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri N. Dasharath Shetty, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak and Shri Amith Ramachandra.
2.30 p. m. – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized a session on Profitability Analysis, Business Planning & Valuation by Shri Ashutosh Kharangate, Managing Director and Shri Avdhut Padwalkar, Assistant Manager, Mangal Analytics and Research Consulting (MARC) at Ajantha Business Centre, Mangaluru. KCCI Im. Past President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu attended the event.
29-10-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – The inauguration of Certificate Course in GST Taxation was organized by the Dept. of Commerce and Management & IQAC of Sri Bhuvanandra College, Karkala in association with KCCI. The event was inaugurated by CA Shivananda Pai, Sri Bhuvanandra College Governing Council. The Guests of Honour on the occasion were, KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai and the Chairman of GST sub-committee of KCCI, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya. The event was presided over by the Principal of the college, Dr. Manjunath A. Kotian.
10.30 a. m. – Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) held Vendors’ Meet 2024 at Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru. MRPL Managing Director, Shri Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. KCCI was represented by its Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
7.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, met the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan M.P, IAS at his office and briefed him about the non-availability of pre-paid auto rickshaw services after 9.00 p.m until early morning in Mangaluru Central Railway station causing huge inconvenience to the passengers arriving at the station. A memorandum was submitted to DC in this regard. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed was also present on the occasion.
01-11-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – The Kumble Group celebrated Dhana Laxmi Pooja on the occasion of Deeepawali by inaugurating their renovated corporate office at Balmatta, Mangaluru by Dr. Kumble Ananth Prabhu, Professor of Surgery, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Anand G. Pai, President, KCCI. Shri Kumble Narasimha Prabhu, Managing Director of Kumble Group (Past President of KCCI) welcomed the guests on the occasion and briefed the members on various services offered by them which includes, Kumble Investment & Financial Services, Kumble Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd., and Solar Trade Links. The CEO of the company, Shri Kumble Vignesh Prabhu presented the vote of thanks. KCCI immediate Past President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu was also present on the occasion.
11.30 a. m. – Preparatory meeting on the celebration of Dakshina Kannada District’s Karavali Utsav 2024-25 was called by the Minister for District In-charge & Health and Family Welfare, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Mangaluru.  Various stakeholders were invited for the meeting and suggestions were taken. Present on the occasion were Member of Parliament of D.K Dist., Capt. Brijesh Chowta, MLA of Mangaluru City North, Shri Y. Bharat Shetty, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan, IAS, Police Commissioner, Shri Anupam Agrawal and other political dignitaries. KCCI was represented by its President, Shri Anand G. Pai.
3.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai attended the opening ceremony of Coastal Karnataka Sailing Club at Tannir Bavi Beach Road, Mangaluru.
4.00 p. m. – Vigilance Awareness Week was organized by the Office of Commissioner of Customs at New Customs House, Mangaluru. Commissioner of Customs, Mangaluru, Ms. P. Vinitha Sekhar presented the welcome address on this occasion.  KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai was one of the Guest Speakers who spoke on their theme on “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity’. The other Guest Speakers on the occasion were, Shri Praveen Bangera, President, Steamer Agents Association, Mangaluru and Shri Philip C. C., President, CHA Association, Mangaluru. Present on the occasion were Director and Chairman of EXIM sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira and KCCI Director, Shri Ajay Prabhu.
05-11-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – RTO, Mangaluru conducted the meeting at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan MP, IAS. Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Shri Anupam Agrawal and other dignitaries were present on stage. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Chief Operating Officer, Shi Mytreya A attended the meeting.
3.30 p. m. – Renewal of MoU between KCCI and Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mijar was held at KCCI. The MoU were exchanged between Shri Anand G. Pai, KCCI President and Dr. Guruprasad Pai, Assistant Professor, PG Department of Business Administration of the college. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A and                   Dr. Catherine Nirmala, Professor, PG Department of Business Administration
06-11-2024 – 9.00 a. m. – KCCI organized GST Certificate Course training programme for the students of Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala which will be held twice a week for a month. CA Sabana started the session which will cover various topics with many professional trainers during the coming weeks.
07-11-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Jaquar Group opened their showroom at M. S. Pai & Co at Mangaluru. Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Managing Partner of M. S. Pai & Co. and Hon. Secretary of KCCI welcomed the dignitaries. The event was inaugurated by Shri Anand G. Pai, President of KCCI. The Guest of Honour for the event was Shri M. T. Hegde, Zonal Head, Jaquar Group.
08-11-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was organized by Trisha college at their new campus in Mangaluru. MoU was exchanged between the KCCI President Shri Anand G. Pai and Principal, Trisha College of Commerce & Management, Prof. Manjunatha Kamath M. and Principal of Trisha Evening College, Prof. Suprabha M. Others present on stage were KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A, Founder of Trisha Group of Institutions, CA Gopala Krishna Bhat and Academic Advisor, Dr. Narayana Kayarkatte. KCCI President addressed the students on this occasion.
4.30 p. m. The Eighth Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the Second Meeting of the new Committee was held at the Board room of KCCI. Shri Anand G. Pai, President chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
11-11-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI inaugurated its Meeting Hall and Gallery of Trade History of Bunder by the Past Presidents of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai was joined by the Im. Past President of KCCI, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu and other Past Presidents, Shri R.D. Kini, Shri Kumble Narasimha Prabhu, Shri T. Subbaya Shetty, Shri Jeevan Saldanha, Shri Nigam B. Vasani,     Shri G G Mohandas Prabhu, Shri Isaac Vas, Smt. Vathika Pai,  Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Shri Ganesh Kamath. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai delivered the welcome address. KCCI Im. Past President under whose tenure the renovation work was conceptualized was felicitated. Ar. Niren Jain and the Contractors, Shri Manoj and Sachin were also felicitated for their exemplary work within the time frame. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai were present on stage. KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai rendered the vote of thanks. The Board of Directors of KCCI and members attended the event.
12-11-2024 – 9.30 a m. – P.A. First Grade College, Mangaluru had their inaugural ceremony of Campus Croma 2024, a festival of talents at their campus. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Guest of Honour for the event were Chief Operating Officer – KCCI, Shri Mytreya A, Mr. Sharfuddin P.K, AGM (Campus) – PAET, Dr. Saleemulla Khan, Principal, P.A. College of Pharmacy, Prof. Ismail Khan, Vice Principal, PA Polytechnic, – Dr. Iqbal, Physical Director, Ms Shafinaz Sayyed Ismail, Admission Officer. Other esteemed dignitaries in attendance included Dr. Surfraz J  Hasim, Principal, PA First Grade College, Dr. G. Hari Krishnan, Vice Principal, PA First Grade College, Ms. Vanishree, IQAC Coordinator, Mr. Mohammed Samsheer, Ms. Laveena D’Souza and Mr. Sajir Ahammed, Coordinators, Campus Chroma along with the heads of various departments.
13-11-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI organized a seminar on various topics under GST at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai delivered the welcome address. The Chairman of GST Sub-committee of KCCI, CA Keshava N Ballakuraya addressed the members. Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar introduced the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour to the audience. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Kumara V., Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Admin), State Goods & Service Tax Department, Mangaluru. The Guest of Honour was Shri Lakshapathi Narayana Naik, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Enforcement), West Zone, Mangaluru who addressed the members. The three speakers for the session was introduced by KCCI Chief Operating Officer,                  Shri Mytreya A. Shri Mahesh N Bagil, Asst. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit)-5, Mangaluru spoke on topic, New Amensty Scheme under GST for waiver of interest and penalty. Shri Sanjay Balipa, Asst. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, LGSTO-270, Mangaluru spoke on the topic, RCM for rent of Immovable property/metal scrap, TDS on Metal Scrap and other important decisions of 53rd and 54th GST Council meeting and Shri K.P. Subbaiah, Asst. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, (Enforcement)-2, Mangaluru spoke on the topic, Common errors and mistakes in E Way Bill leading to penalty by the Enforcement Department. KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba were also present on stage. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. KCCI Director, Shri B.A. Nazir was also present on the occasion.
3.30 p. m. – Citizen’s Council, Mangaluru Chapter organized an informal interaction with the Finance Minister, Govt. of India, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman at TV Raman Pai Convention Centre, Mangaluru. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar attended the event.
8.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai called on the Union Minister for Finance, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Member of Parliament of Dakshina Kannada District, Capt. Brijesh Chowta at Circuit House, Mangaluru. President briefed the Minister about the need for bigger space and better infrastructure for Centre for Entrepreneurship Opportunities & Learning (CEOL) to cater to the needs of many start-ups. Others present on the occasion were, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
14-11-2024 – 9.00 a .m. – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangaluru organized Integrate 2024: Connecting New Business – a platform designed to empower MSMEs through collaboration, innovation, and growth at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru. The conclave featured insightful discussions, valuable networking, and an exclusive exhibition showcasing solutions and innovations from key industry players. KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba was one the panellists and KCCI Im. Past President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu was the moderator for one of the panel discussions. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri B. A. Nazir attended the event.
4.30 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai called on the Member of Parliament (MP), Dakshina Kannada Dist., Capt. Brijesh Chowta at Circuit House, Mangaluru. President along with Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maoor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Director, Ms. Athmika Amin presented a memorandum to MP with regard to establishing a High Court bench in Mangaluru and also with regard to the road repair stretching from Maranahalli to Addahole falling under NH 75. KCCI Director and Head of Elevating Brand Mangaluru, the Focus area of KCCI, Ms Athmika Amin also presented to MP a proposal to showcase and advertise Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts to promote tourism and other activities benefiting the trade and commerce and employability in the region.
16-11-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI organized a seminar on Startups at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. President of KCCI, Shri Anand G. Pai delivered the welcome address. Chairman of Startups sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Vishwas Shishir addressed the gathering. Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar introduced the speakers to the audience. The session on Enabling Startups – Roles of Industry, Academia and Government was presented by Ms. Poyni Bhatt, Former CEO and Founding Member of Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, Member of Maharashtra State Innovation & Technology Development Fund and National Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee, DST, Govt. of India and Board Member at IIT Dharwad Incubator. Shri Rohith Bhat, Founder wrkwrk/99 Games/Robosoft, Founding President, TiE Mangaluru delivered a talk on Silicon Beach Program – Building our future, while preserving our culture without destroying our nature. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. KCCI Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri Ajay Prabhu were present on the occasion. The title sponsors for the event were Seraairo School of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Mafatlal, the New Textile Centre from Mangaluru and supporting sponsors for the events were S L Shet, Jewellers & Diamond House, K.S.Rao Road, Mangaluru and IDFC First Bank.
17-11-2024 – 9.30 a. m. Young Indians (YI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangaluru had their inaugural programme of Yuva Badminton Tournament 2024 in aid of YI accessibility initiative at Golden Shuttle Academy, Mangaluru. The Guests of Honor were Shri Anand G. Pai, KCCI President, Shri Ajith Kamath, Chairman, CII, Mangaluru Chapter, Shri Shashir Shetty, Chief Growth Officer, Niveus, Mangaluru. Ms. Athmika Amin, YI Chapter Chair and Director of KCCI, Ms. Salome Lobo Pereira, YI Chapter Co-Chair and Editor of KCCI Journal and Shri Aashish Rai, Convenor, Yuva Badminton Tournament were also present on the occasion.
19-11-2024 – 11.30 a. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai met Shri Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Principal Chief Commissioner, I.R.S., CGST dept., at Central GST office in Trade Centre, Mangaluru. President briefed about Chamber activities and discussed few issues related to GST and requested the department to conduct sessions for the members at KCCI. Present on the occasion were, KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
AUGUST 2024 – OCTOBER 2024

AUGUST 2024 – OCTOBER 2024

by | Sep 30, 2024 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : AUGUST – SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2024
01-08-2024 – 2.00 p. m. – The Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, Mangaluru organized, ‘Deeksharambh’, student induction and orientation program 2024 at YMK Auditorium at their Kulur campus. The Resource person for the event was Shri Vishwas U S Rao, Chairman of the Start-up Sub-committee of KCCI who addressed the students on the topic, 21st Century Skills. Present on the occasion was Dr. Arun A Bhagwath, Principal and Dean – Faculty of Science, YIASCM, Mangaluru.
06-08-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed was the Speaker at the Seminar on the theme, ‘Aqua Feeds and Feeding’ conducted by US Grains Council for the Aquaculture at Taj Vivanta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He spoke on the topic “Raw Material Scenario for Aqua Feed”. It was attended by multiple stakeholders from the Aqua Feed Industry to meet and collaborate for growth of the industry
12-08-2024 – 03.30 p. m. – The Fourth Meeting of the Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Focus Area of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson of this Focus Area, Ms. Athmika Amin. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. Member of the committee Ar. Niren Jain and special invitees for the meeting, Ms. Divya D’Souza, Ms. Sabrina Hougaard and Dr. Kalpana Ashfaque attended the meeting.
20-08-2024 – 03.00 p. m. – Young Indians (YI), Mangaluru in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Credai Women’s Wing and KCCI organized a training session on Accident First Responders at Credai Hall, Empire Mall, Mangaluru. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu attended the event. YI Chair, Ms. Athmika Amin and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
22-08-2024 – 7.30 p. m. – KCCI organized an interactive meeting with Captain Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament (MP), Dakshina Kannada District at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu delivered the welcome address. KCCI Vice-President Shri Anand G Pai introduced the MP to the audience. The Office Bearers of KCCI felicitated the MP. President presented the memorandum to the MP and Director of KCCI, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar read the key points of memorandum to the audience. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar. Also present on stage were Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba and Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor.
23-08-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – Srinivas University (SU), Dept. of MBA organized MANEGMA – 2024, a hybrid one day National Level Conference on Reconnect & Reimage: Strategies for Achieving Success in Management, IT, Social Sciences & Humanities at their Gallery Hall of Pandeshwar Campus, Mangaluru. KCCI Director, Shri Amith Ramachandra was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The key note address was delivered by Research Professor & Guide, IMC, SU, Mangaluru. Present on the occasion were Chancellor, Srinivas University & President, A.S.F., Mangaluru and Dr. CA. A. Raghavendra Rao. The Guests of Honour on the occasion were, Dr. A. Srinivas Rao, Pro-Chancellor, Srinivas University & Vice-President, A.S.F., Mangaluru, Smt. A. Vijayalakshmi R . Rao, Trustee – Member, Board of Governors, SU, Prof. Er. Smt. A. Mitra S. Rao, Trustee – Member, Board of Governors, SU and Dr. Satyanarayana Reddy, Vice Chancellor, SU and Dr. Ventakesh S. Amin, Dean, IMC. Various other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
    05.30 p. m. – SANKETH 2024, the annual day celebration was held at SDM College of Business Management Post Graduate Centre for Management Studies and Research, Mangaluru at SDM Auditorium, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Ms. M. Athmika Amin, Director, KCCI. The Alumna Chief Guest was Ms. Neeksha, Financial Analyst, Fiscal Solutions Pvt. Limited, Mangalore. Present on stage were Dr. Seema S. Shenoy, Director, SDM College of Business Management Post Graduate Centre for Management Studies and Research, Mangaluru, Shri Shreyas, President, Ms. Nishel D’Souza, Vice President and Dr. Harshitha K, Staff Coordinator.
31-08-2024 – 5.00 p. m. – CA B. Balakrishna Shanbhogue, the outgoing Statutory Auditor for KCCI was felicitated for his exemplary service to the chamber for more than five decades. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor greeted and felicitated him at his residence.
02-09-2024 – 11.30 a. m. – KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu virtually attended the 18th Annual General Meeting of Mangalore SEZ Ltd.
– 06.00 p. m. – The Sixth Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the Twelfth Meeting of the present Board committee of KCCI was held at Mangalore Club. CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
04-09-2024 – 04.00 p. m. – KCCI organized a session on ‘How to Generate eBRC for Export – Live Demo’ by Shri Abdul Rahiman Thajuddeen, EXIM Consultant, Mangaluru as the Speaker at the Conference Room of KCCI. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu delivered the welcome address. KCCI EXIM cell, Sub-committee Chairman, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira addressed the members on the relevance of the topic. KCCI Vice-President, Shri Anand G Pai introduced the Speaker to the members. KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar proposed the vote of thanks. KCCI Hon.Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba and Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor were also present. Members of EXIM trade and Custom Housing Agents (CHAs) participated in the session.
10-09-2024 – 03.00 p. m. – 9th Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC) meeting was held at the Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Customs House, Mangaluru. The meeting was Chaired by the Commissioner of Customs, Ms. P. Vinitha Sekhar, IRS. KCCI was represented by its Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba.
11.00 a. m. – GSK Bio-metric Centre was inaugurated by Ms. Meera Pandit, Joint Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Mangaluru at their GST office. KCCI Vice-President, Shri Anand G Pai, Past Treasurer of KCCI, Shri Ganesh Bhat and other dignitaries attended the event.
11-09-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Inauguration of Bio-metric Authentication of GST (Central) i.e. CGST Suvidha Kendra was held at GST Taxpayers Facilitation Centre, Mangaluru. It was inaugurated by Shri S.K. Narayana Reddy, Commissioner of Central Tax, Mangaluru Commissionerate. CA Keshava Ballakuraya, KCCI GST Sub-committee Chairman, attended the event.
12-09-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – The AIC Nitte Incubation Center, in partnership with the Institution Innovation Council of Nitte Deemed to be University, launched Karavali Startup Programme 2024 at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru to inspire youth entrepreneurship and boost the Karavali region’s profile. Dr. G. Santhosh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada Dist. was the guest for the event who inaugurated the programme. Dr. Shantharam Shetty, Pro Chancellor, Nitte (DU) and Shri Nandakumar V, Director (Refinery), MRPL were also the guests on the occasion. CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, President, KCCI, Shri Ajith Kamath, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangaluru District Council and Dr. Vijayendra Vasanth, Director, Udupi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Udupi were the special invitees who addressed the gathering. Dr. A.P. Achar, CEO, Atal Incubation Centre, Nitte was also present on stage and addressed the members. KCCI Directors, Shri Aditya Pai and Ms. Athmika Amin were also present on the occasion.
04.00 p. m. – A district level screening committee meeting was held to discuss on the industrial land allotments at District Industries Centre (DIC), Mangaluru. The meeting was Chaired by Shri Gokuldas Nayak, Joint Director, DIC, Mangaluru. Heads of various trade associations were present in the meeting. KCCI was represented by its Director, Shri B.A. Nazeer.
14-09-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – KCCI facilitated the Industrial visit of the students of Department of Commerce and Business Administration of Besant Women’s College, Mangaluru to Deccan Plast Industries, Mangaluru as part of Industry-Academia Interconnect.
21-09-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Mangalore International Airport Ltd., (MIAL) hosted KCCI officials at their venue. Shri Mukesh Nankani, Chief Airport Officer, Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. (MIAL) and Shri Vipin Nair, HR Manager, MAIL welcomed CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, President, KCCI and Shri Anand G Pai, Vice President, KCCI and other accompanying KCCI delegates, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, KCCI, Shri B.A. Nazeer and Shri Vincent Cutina, Directors, KCCI and Shri Mytreya A, Chief Operating Officer, KCCI. The airport officials presented the road map of development projects of the airport including safety and attracting more travellers to and fro Mangaluru. KCCI dignitaries were taken around the airport showing them the passenger amenities and cargo facilities benefitting domestic and international trade.
06.30 p. m. – The 65th National Symposium with the theme “Sustainable Livestock Sector: Threats, Challenges and Opportunities.” Was held by Compound Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India, an association of livestock industry held at Hotel Novotel, Goa. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed was elected as the Hon. Secretary. Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chairman of CLFMA India, Shri Suresh Deora and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
25-09-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – 54th GST Council Meeting Recommendations & RCM Under GST was organized by Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Bengaluru Zonal Unit, in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Kerala State Council, Kerala Merchants Chamber of Commerce (KMCC), Kerala, Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA), Karnataka, Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCC&I), Kerala, Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, Tumakuru District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TDCCI), Tumakuru. The distinguished speaker on the occasion was Shri Amar Kumar Sinha, I.R.S., Additional Director General, Directorate General of Taxpayer Services, Bengaluru Zonal Unit. Speakers from Chambers also spoke on the topic. The vote of thanks was rendered by CA Keshava N Ballakuraya, Chairman, GST sub-committee of KCCI.
26-09-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – The Post Forum Meeting was held at Mangaluru HPO premises. The meeting was chaired by Shri Shrinath N B, Sr. Postmaster, Mangaluru H.O. KCCI representative, Shri Surendra Prabhu attended the meeting virtually.
27-09-2024 – 4.00 p. m. – 84th Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) of the Members of KCCI was held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI with the participation of members. Outgoing President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu addressed the members.
6.00 p. m. – Shri Anand G. Pai was elected as the new President of KCCI at the conclusion of 84th Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) of the Members of KCCI. Shri Anand G. Pai is the Executive Director of M/s Bharath Beedi Works Private Limited, Mangalore. He started his Professional career through his family business and took charge of Strategic Planning and Diversification of Bharath Group. He completed schooling in Mangalore. He graduated as Industrial Production Engineer from Andrews University Michigan, U.S.A. and later pursued Masters in Software Engineering from the same University.

Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar was elected as the Vice-President, CA Abdur Rahman Musba as the Honorary Treasurer, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai were elected as Honorary Secretaries. Shri B. A. Nazeer, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri Amith Ramachandra, Ms. M. Athmika Amin, Shri Ashith B. Hegde, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Shri Vincent Cutinha, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak, Shri Dasharath N. Shetty & Shri Ajay Prabhu Karkala were elected as the Directors of the KCCI.
01-10-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – Delegates from Mangalore Bar Association (R.) called on KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai at the Conference Room of KCCI and submitted a memorandum seeking KCCI support for setting up of the Bangalore High Court bench in Mangaluru, a long awaited need of the litigants of Mangaluru and other coastal region. Congress MLC, Shri Ivan D’Souza accompanied by the Mangalore Bar Association President, Shri H.V. Raghavendra felicitated Shri Anand G Pai on taking over as the new President of KCCI. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Pai, Chairman of KCCI Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sub-committee of KCCI, Prof. CA Lionel Aranha and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A were present at the meeting. Other members from Mangalore Bar Association who were present were, Vice-President, Shri Sujith Kumar, General Secretary, Shri Shridhar H., Treasurer, Shri Girish Shetty A, Joint Secretary, Ms. Jyothy, Immediate Past President, Shri K. Pritviraj Rai, Former BJP MLC and Former President of Mangalore Bar Association, Shri Monappa Bhandary, Immediate Past Secretary, Shri Shridhar Enmakaje and Senior Advocate, Shri M.P. Naronha.
JUNE 2024 – JULY 2024

JUNE 2024 – JULY 2024

by | Jul 31, 2024 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : JUNE-JULY 2024
29-06-2024 – 2.00 p. m. – KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed was the Speaker in the Shrimp Summit held at the ITC Chola, Chennai. He emphasized the need for an early Fishery Improvement Programme (FIP) with the help of the government and the guidance from the Marin Trust, U.K.
01-07-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu was the Chief Guest at Mangalore University’s Department of Studies and Commerce at their Valedictory and Farewell Programme, Avismrithi of Commerce Association held at their Mangala Auditorium. The Guest of Honour for the event was Prof. Iswara P., Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Mangalore University. Dr. Preethi Keerthi D’Souza, Chairperson, Dept. of Commerce, Mangalore University was also present on the occasion.
02-07-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – The Commissioner of Customs conducted the Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC) meeting at the Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Custom House, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Vinita Shekhar, Commissioner of Customs, Mangaluru. KCCI was represented by its Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A
03-07-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Mangaluru City Corporation organized a stakeholders Consultation workshop on Hydro-Meteorological Resilience Action Plan (HmRAP) at Mangala Sabhangana, Mangaluru City Corporation, Mangaluru. The Mayor of Mangaluru, Shri Sudheer Shetty Kannur and Commissioner of Mangaluru City Corporation, Shri C. L. Anand addressed the members present in the meeting. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the workshop.
06-07-2024 – 6.00 p. m. – Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) held their 116th Annual General Function at Cidade de Goa Horizon, Dona Paula. The Chief Guest on the occasion was the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant. The Guests of Honor for the event were Shri Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Transport, Industries, Panchayat Raj & Protocol, Govt. of Goa and Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, IT & Printing and Stationery, Govt. of Goa. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
10-07-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – The Second Meeting of the Income Tax Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the committee, CA Prasanna Shenoy. Present in the meeting were KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, other members of the committee, CA Gautham Nayak, CA Sriram Rao and special invitee, Past President of KCCI, Shri P.P. Nagesh Pai.
4.30 p. m. – The Fourth Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the Tenth Meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Boardroom of KCCI. CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
11-07-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – A workshop on the implementation of ban on single-use plastic was organized by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSP-CB) and Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) at Mangala Auditorium, Mangaluru City Corporation, Mangaluru. The workshop was inaugurated by Mayor of Mangaluru, Shri Sudheer Shetty Kannur. The workshop was conducted by Senior Environment Officer, Ms. Vijaya Hegde, Environment Officer, Shri Mahendra DP, Environment expert, Shri B. N. Prakash. KCCI was represented by its Director, Shri B. A. Nazeer.
5.30 p. m. – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangaluru branch, organized a session on Navigating Working Capital Dynamics, at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru. CII Mangaluru District Council Chairman, Shri Ajith Kamath delivered the welcome address. The panelists for the discussion were, Shri Giridhar Rajaram, Head of Wholesale & Mid-Corporate Banking, Karnataka Bank, Bengaluru, Shri Amith Pai, Director, Amith Cashews Pvt Ltd, Udupi, CA Prasanna Shenoy M, Chairman of KCCI Income Tax sub-committee, Ms. Divya D’Souza, Partner & Chef, MD’Souza Caterers, Life & Business Transformation Coach, Founder President, EVOLVE. Present on the occasion from KCCI were the President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri B. A. Nazeer and Shri Amit Ramachandra. The closing remarks was rendered by Shri Natraj Hegde, Vice Chairman, CII Mangaluru District Council.
15-07-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – KCCI Director, Shri Vincent Cutinha was the speaker at Yenepoya Institute of Technology Centre for Skill Development & Training, Moodabidri. He delivered a talk to the engineering students on Building Future Ready Skills: Preparing for a Dynamic Job Market.
5.00 p. m. – Southern Railway, Palakkad, conducted an introductory meeting of the newly formed Railway Station Consultative Committee at the longue of Mangaluru Central Railway Station. The meeting was chaired by Shri Narayana Naik, Deputy Station Manager, Commercial, Mangaluru Central Railway station. Convener of the meeting was Shri P. K. Ajit Kumar, Station Manager, Mangaluru Central railway station. KCCI was represented by its President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu and the Past President of KCCI, Shri Rammohan Pai Maroor.
17-07-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – KCCI President CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri V. Somanna at Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Office, Mangaluru. Member of Parliament of Dakshina Kannada, Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Shri Mullai Muhilan and senior railway officials were present on the occasion. Others who attended the meeting were the Hon. Secretaries of KCCI, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Director, Shri B.A. Nazeer, Past President of KCCI and Chairman of Railways sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Rammohan Pai Maroor and KCCI representative on Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC), Shri Ahmed Bawa.
19-07-2024 – 11.30 a. m. – Mangalore Special Economic Zone Ltd. (MSEZL) conducted its 80th Board Meeting at their Conference Room. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman and also the Director (Finance) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). KCCI was represented by its President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu.
20-07-2024 – 12 noon – Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament, chaired a meeting at the Conference room of Deputy Commissioner’s office to review highway issues of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu had submitted a memorandum to Capt. Brijesh Chowta the previous day to immediately look into the issues with regard to the blockade of Mangaluru – Bengaluru road connectivity at Shiradi and Sampaje Ghats. Shri Mullai Muhilan, Deputy Commissioner, Shri D. Vedavyasa Kamath, Mangaluru South MLA, Shri Anupam Agrawal, Police Commissioner, Mangaluru also spoke on the occasion. KCCI Past President and Chairman of Railways sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Rammohan Pai Maroor attended this meeting.
2.15 p. m. – Infosys hosted the Board of KCCI at its campus in Mudipu, Mangaluru. Infosys Vice-President and Head – Delivery Risk Management, Shri Vasudev Kamath welcomed the delegates from KCCI and spoke about Infosys campus in Mangaluru and took us around the campus facilities. KCCI also held its meeting at the campus to discuss renovating the KCCI Meeting Hall and other areas of the building. Ar. Niren Jain presented the plan. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri B.A. Nazir, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Aditya Pai, Shri Vincent Cutinha and Shri Sujir Nayak. KCCI President along with the Board planted a sapling at the Infosys campus.
4.15 p. m. – Shri Ahmed Bawa, KCCI representative of Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC) attended the meeting called by Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament at Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Mangaluru to discuss the issues pertaining to railway facilities and services offered to traveling people and those affecting trade and commerce. KCCI President had earlier submitted a memorandum to Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri V. Somanna during his visit to Mangaluru. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Mangaluru, Shri Mullai Muhilan. Representatives of various trade associations were also present.
24-07-2024 – 6.00 p. m – A meeting on Dakshina Kannada Skill Development Mission was called by the CEO of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, Dr. Anand K at NIC Hall at their premises. Joint Director of District Industries Centre, Mangalore, Shri Gokuldas Nayak was present in the meeting. The meeting was attended by other government officials and various trade associations. KCCI was represented by its Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A
25-07-2024 – 3.30 p. m. – KCCI organized a session on New Criminal Laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) at the KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Anupam Agrawal IPS, Police Commissioner, Mangaluru. The Resource Person was Shri K. Pritviraj Rai, Advocate and Immediate Past President of Mangalore Bar Association. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu presented the welcome address. Vice-President, Shri Anand G Pai introduced the Chief Guest and the Resource Person to the audience. People from various business entities, advocates, staff and students from various educational institutions attended the event. KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba and Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor were also present on stage. The Vote of Thanks was rendered by the Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar.
26-07-2024 – 6.30 p. m. – Canara Bank, Mangaluru organized an MSME Outreach programme at the auditorium of Kanara Industries Association (KIA), Mangaluru. The Guests on the occasion were Shri Arun Padiyar, President, KIA, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, President, KCCI and Shri Gokul Das Nayak, Joint Director, District Industries Centre, Mangaluru. Also present on stage were Shri Sudhakar Kotary, General Manager, Mangaluru CO and Shri Uma Shankar Prasad, Assistant General Manager, Mangaluru RO.
29-07-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangaluru, in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (Pwc) as Technical Partner organized a session on ‘Post Budget Analysis’ at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru to enable members to understand the implications and impact of the budget on various sectors. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
30-07-2024 – 12 noon – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the Post Union Budget 2024-25 National Conference, Journey towards Viksit Bharat at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Various associations across India participated in the event through a virtual platform. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest who addressed the gathering. Minister for Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal was the Guest of Honour at the event. Finance Minister, Smt. Niramala Sitaraman and other Ministers were also present on the occasion. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor attended the event virtually at KCCI.
3.30 p. m. – The Second Meeting of the Airlines, Airport and Tourism Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by Chairperson of the subcommittee, Smt. Vathika Pai. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. Other members from Mangaluru International Airport Limited who attended the meeting were, Shri Henry Fernandes, Head Commercial, Shri Vijaya Mohan, Head – Quality, Shri Jaganath, Cargo Incharge and Shri Jenson Prakash, Deputy Manager, Airport Operations Control Centre.
4.00 p. m. – The Second Meeting of the Infrastructure, Urban Development and Smart City Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference room of KCCI. The Meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Committee, Shri Ashok L P Mendonca. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. Other members who attended the meeting were Ar. Niren Jain, Prof. Kumar Gaurav, Shri Dilip Vas Naik, Shri Kishore Attavar, Shri Rajendra Kumar and Shri K. Suresh Nayak.
4.00 p. m. – Traffic North Police Station at Baikampady, Mangaluru held a meeting to discuss issues on vehicle parking and about smooth movement of vehicles in the city. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Traffic North, Mangaluru, Ms. Nazma Farooq chaired the meeting. KCCI Director, Shri B. A. Nazeer attended the meeting.
31-07-2024 – 10.30 a. m – Preparatory meeting for the Independence Day celebration to be held at Mangaluru Nehru Maidan was held at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. G. Santosh Kumar. Officials from various government departments and other associations attended the meeting. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting.
MAY 2024 – JUNE 2024

MAY 2024 – JUNE 2024

by | May 15, 2024 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK :  MAY – JUNE 2024
08-05-2024 – 4.30 p. m. – The second meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the eighth meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Board room of KCCI. CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
14-05-2024 – 4.00 p. m. – A Meeting was called by Joint Director, District Industries Centre, Mangaluru, Shri Gokuldas Nayak to discuss and provide suggestions on conducting Industry Vacancy Requirement Training Survey 2024-25 by various trade associations. KCCI was represented by Hon. Secretary, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, Director, Shri B. A. Nazeer and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
16-05-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – The First Meeting of the KCCI Conclave Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Board Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Vice-President and Chairman of Members Day Celebration Sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Anand G. Pai. Present in the meeting were Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, KCCI Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri B. A. Nazeer,          Shri Aditya Pai, Shri Vincent Cutinha, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak, Past Presidents, Shri Issac Vas, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Shri M. Ganesh Kamath.
17-05-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – TiE Mangaluru, supported by KDEM launched Silicon Beach Dialogue Series, a quarterly event at CUBOID, wrkwrk, Mangaluru. Founding President, TiE, Shri Rohit Bhat, Vice President, TiE, Shri Shyamprasad Hebbar and other dignitaries were present on stage. Speakers from diverse backgrounds shared their views on making Dakshina Kannada region, which is also an education hub to a technology hub. KCCI was represented by the Hon. Secretary and Director, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, Directors Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and Shri Ashith B. Hegde.
20-05-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – The Second Meeting of the KCCI Conclave Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Board Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Vice-President and Chairman of the Committee, Shri Anand G. Pai. Present in the meeting were KCCI Hon. Secretaries,      Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and Shri Aditya Pai.
10.30 a. m. – KCCI facilitated arranging the speaker, CA Adarsh Shenoy for the Guest Talk at Alva’s College, Moodabidri on the topic, ‘Emerging Trends in Accounting’. Students and faculty members attended the session.
22-05-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – Webinar / Outreach Programme on “Notices Issued Under GST – In Kannada language” was organized by Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Bengaluru Zonal Unit in association with Karnataka State Tax Practitioners Association (KSTPA), Karnataka, Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA), Karnataka, Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, Tumakuru District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TDCCI), Tumakuru and Hassan District Small Scale Industries Association (HADSSIA), Hassan. Distinguished speakers on the occasion were Shri Roopam Kapoor, I.R.S., Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST, Bengaluru Zone and Shri R. Manohar, I.R.S., Additional Director General Directorate General of Taxpayer Services Bengaluru Zonal Unit. KCCI GST Sub-committee Chairman, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya was also one of the Guest Speakers on the occasion.
31-05-2024 – 3.30 p. m. – Commissioner of Customs conducted Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC) meeting at Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Custom House, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Vinita Shekhar, Commissioner of Customs, Mangaluru. Shri Sandeep Kottary, Deputy Manager, EXIM Logistics, Cargolinks attended the meeting on behalf of KCCI.
05-06-2024 – 10.45 a. m. – KCCI celebrated World Environment Day by planting a sapling at the KCCI premises. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu graced the event by planting the sapling. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice- President, Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretary, Shri P. B. Ahmad Mudassar, Director, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Past Hon. Treasurer Shri Ahmad Bawa and staff of KCCI.
11.00 a. m. The Third Meeting of the KCCI Conclave Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Board Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Vice-President and Chairman of the Committee, Shri Anand G. Pai. Present in the meeting were KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri Aditya Pai, Shri Amith Ramachandra, Shri B.A. Nazeer, CA Nandagopal Shenoy and Past President, Smt. Vathika Pai
4.00 p. m. – KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu met the elected candidate for Lok Sabha, Captain Brijesh Chowta at Bharatiya Janata Party office, Mangaluru. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor
13-06-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – Strategy Meet of Mangalore Special Economic Zone Ltd (MSEZL) was held at IBNII, Madikeri, Coorg. MSEZL Chief Executive Officer, Shri V. Suryanarayana delivered the opening remarks. Sessions on Corporate Strategy Proposals, Improvements / augmentation of water and various other topics were discussed. KCCI was represented by its President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu. CFO of MSEZL, Shri K. S. Ramesh, CS V.Phani Bhushan and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
  5.30 p. m. – Ms. Hilary McGeachy, Consul General, Australian Government, visited KCCI for an interactive meeting with the Vice-President of KCCI, Shri Anand G. Pai on collaboration with Australian government with regard to trade and commerce, tourism and other areas in Mangaluru and in and around Dakshina Kannada region. Ms. Harriet White, Vice Consul, Australian Consulate – General, Bengaluru was also present. Others present on the occasion were, KCCI Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri Amit Ramachandra.
17-06-2024 – 2.00 p. m. – KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu met Regional Director (South), India Tourism, Chennai, Ministry of Tourism (Govt. of India), Shri Venkatesan Dhattatreyan at Hotel Vivanta, Mangaluru and briefed him about the Chamber activities for the development of trade and commerce in Dakshina Kannada region. Also present on the occasion were KCCI Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Past President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai.
22-06-2024 – 6.30 p. m. – KCCI celebrated its Conclave for the year 2024 at Dr. T.M.A Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu welcomed the guests. The Past Presidents of KCCI were felicitated during this event. Dr. Ajay Prabhu, President – Technology Services, Quest Global, Bengaluru, was the Speaker on this occasion who addressed the gathering. He was introduced by Vice-President and Convenor of the Conclave Shri Anand G. Pai. The event was compered by the Past President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai and the Director of KCCI, Ms. M. Athmika Amin. The vote of thanks was rendered by the Hon. Secretary, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar.
23-06-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – One Day International Workshop on Fisheries Improvement on the project, ‘One India One FIP’, a Pathway to a Sustainable Fishery on the Indian Coast, was organized by Indian Marine Ingredients Association (IMIA) at Ritz Carlton, Bangalore. IMIA President, Shri Dawood Sait delivered the welcome address. Dr. Nicola Clark, Impact Manager, Marin Trust, UK., was the keynote speaker on the occasion. There was open forum discussion by the Industry Experts. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed attended the event.
26-06-2024 – 3.00 p. m. – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Professional Skills Enrichment Committee (PSEC), ICAI, Mangaluru Branch of ICAI (SIRC) in association with KCCI, organized International MSME Day – Entrepreneurship Skills for Chartered Accountants, at Ajanta Business Centre, Mangaluru. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu delivered the opening address on the topic. The resource persons for this event were, Shri Devaraj K (IDES), Joint Director, MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Mangaluru who spoke on Schemes of the Ministry of MSME, Entrepreneurial Skill Development Program by the Ministry and Udhyam Registration and Shri Gokuldas Nayak, Joint Director, District Industries Centre, Mangaluru who spoke on Industrial Policy and benefits of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program for the MSMEs. Present on stage were Vice-Chairman of Mangaluru Branch Managing Committee of ICAI, CA. Prashanth Pai K., and Secretary, CA. Daniel Marsh Periera. Chairman of ICAI Mangaluru, CA. Gautham Pai D., and other delegates were present on the occasion.
27-06-2024 – 10.30 a. m. – Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT) and the Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME), organized a conference on the occasion of World MSME Day at The Capitol Hotel, Bangalore. “Building a Stronger Future Together for MSMEs” was the theme of the conference. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu addressed the gathering through video presentation in his absence at the venue. Delegates from various industries participated in the event. Shri Santosh Ganesh, Founder & Global Chairperson, Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade also actively participated.
29-06-2024 – 11.00 a. m. – A virtual Roadshow on the 4th Edition of Emerging Star Start-up Awards 2024 was organized by Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), Bengaluru. Speakers on the occasion were, Shri Prakash R, Co-Chairman, Agro and Food Processing Expert Committee, BCIC and Technical Director, Centre for Holistic Agriculture & Green Enterprise (CHANGE) and Shri Shivayogi Turmari, Director, KLE CTIE.  KCCI was the associate partner for the event. The event was virtually attended by Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar.
  5.00 p. m.
 		 – Chethan Nayak & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries celebrated their 25 years of service. The event was held at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Hon. Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). The Guest of Honour on the occasion was Shri Jaikumar Seetharaman, Advocate, Founder and Country Head, Swamy Associates. At the event there was also a business talk on the topic, “Introducing the Next Generation into Family Businesses” by Shri Vikas Jain, New Delhi, international keynote and motivational speaker. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu was felicitated during the event.
APRIL 2024 – MAY 2024

APRIL 2024 – MAY 2024

by | Apr 15, 2024 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK :  APRIL – MAY 2024
16-04-2024 – 4.30 p. m. – The first meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the seventh meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Boardroom of KCCI. CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
18-04-2024 – 12 noon – KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed took part in the virtual interactive meeting with the Standardization Cell of Ministry of Fisheries, Government of India. Bureau of Indian Standards, CIFT, NFDB, etc. participated in this Meeting. The Secretary, Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Chennai, Director, ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi, President, Seafood Exports Association of India (SEAI) among others virtually participated in the event.
20-04-2024 – 12.30 p. m. – KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu met the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Projects, Shri Vinayak Pai at World Konkani Centre (WKC), Mangaluru. Present on the occasion were President of WKC and Director of KCCI, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and other dignitaries.
24-04-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – SDM College of Business Management, Mangaluru, the EDP Association organized a workshop on Issues and Challenges on Entrepreneurial Success at its conference hall.  KCCI Director, Shri Aditya Pai was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The technical sessions were presented by Ms. Preethi Nayak and Shri Praveen S. Bhandary. Present on the occasion were Principal of SDM college of Business Management, Ms. Aruna P. Kamath, Staff Coordinator EDP Association, Ms. Supritha R. K. and student coordinators, Ms. Chandana Nambiar and Shri Harshendra B.S.
29-04-2024 – 9.00 a. m. – KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed attended the session of the Seafood Task Force (STF) at The Leela, Mumbai. The STF, a Global Trade Association, convened the session to address forced labour and illegal fishing within Shrimp and Tuna Supply Chains. During the session, STF outlined its objectives and work details. Shri Nissar actively engaged in the discussions.
30-04-2024 – 10.00 a. m. – Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between KCCI and Besant Women’s College, Mangaluru at the college campus. The MoU was exchanged between KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu and college Principal, Dr. Praveen Kumar K.C. Present on the occasion were, KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, President, Women’s National Education Society (WNES), Shri Manel Annappa Nayak, Assistant Professors, Ms. Reshma, Ms. Vidya Bhat, Ms. Deekshitha T.S, Associate Professor, Shri S. Syed Kahdar from the college.
    11.30 a. m. – KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu attended the 79th meeting of the Board of Directors of Mangalore SEZ Limited at their conference room.
06-05-2024 – 03.00 p. m. – Review meeting and plan of action on Solid Waste Material Management and Single Use Plastic (SUP) was called by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan M. P. at his office in Mangaluru.  KCCI was represented by its Director, Shri B. A. Nazeer.