KCCI conducted a Seminar on FEMA For MSME Exporters & Importers by CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Treasurer, KCCI & Head-Finance of Cardolite Specialty Chemicals India LLP. on 19th February 2025 at KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru.

KCCI conducted a Practical Training for Exporters & CHAs on Non-Preferential e-Certificate of Origin – Registration & Application Procedures by Shri Abdul Rahiman Thajuddeen, Exim Consultant, Mangaluru on Monday, 17th February 2025 at KCCI Conference Room, Chamber Building, Mangaluru.

KCCI conducted a Seminar for its Members on EMERGE SUMMIT – Bridging MSMEs, Start-ups and the IT Industry for Innovation by the Speakers Shri Anup Pai, Founder – eSamudaay, A District Digital Economy Network, Udupi & Bengaluru and Shri Umesh Ramalingachar, Chief Convener – Emerge Startup Festival on Saturday, 25th January 2025 at KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru. Shri Vishwas Uchila Shishir, Chairman, Start-ups Subcommittee of KCCI was also present on the stage.

KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai, hosted a delegation from Japan on 22nd January, 2025 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. 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.

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, acknowledging MP Chowta’s role in infrastructure development advocacy.

KCCI Vice-President Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, and other KCCI Directors were also present.

Under the Banner of Industry Academic Interconnect, KCCI organised 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 by the Speakers CA Abdul Mohsin, Chartered Accountant, Shri Anoop KP, FICS, DGM – MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company and Shri Mahendra Gandhi, Vice-President – Admin, Brightflexi International Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday, 21^st January 2025 at KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru. Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Director, KCCI & Chairman, EXIM Cell Sub-Committee of KCCI was also present on the stage and spoke on the topic Role of Chamber in helping Exim Trade and Shri Mytreya A., Chief Operating Officer, KCCI spoke about the services rendered by KCCI for Exporters.

KCCI organised a Seminar on GST Amnesty Scheme 2024 & Fake Invoices and their consequences by the Office of the Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax (GST) on Tuesday, 17^th December, 2024 at KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri S. Kesava Narayana Reddy, IRS, Commissioner of Central Tax & GST, Mangaluru who presented the inaugural address. The Guest of Honour was Dr. Somanna C., IRS, Additional Commissioner, Central Tax & GST, Mangaluru who addressed the gathering. Shri Govindan R. IRS, Assistant Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax, UK Division, Karwar spoke on the topic, GST Amnesty Scheme 2024 & Shri Rajesh Shetty K. IRS, Assistant Director, DGGI, Mangaluru Regional Unit spoke on Fake Invoices and their consequences. CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya, Chairman, KCCI GST Sub-Committee & the KCCI Office bearers were also present on the stage.