An interactive meeting on the theme “Strengthening the Local Hospitality of our Coast” was held with homestay owners, service apartment proprietors, and Bread & Breakfast stakeholders was held on 17th May 2025 at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Vice-President of KCCI, delivered the welcome address. Opening remarks were made by Ms. Athmika Amin, Director of KCCI and Chairperson of the Focus Area “Elevate Brand Mangaluru.” Shri Yathish Baikampady, Former CEO of the Beach Tourism Development Project, addressed the gathering, offering insights on the subject and responding to concerns raised by homestay owners. KCCI Directors Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak, along with Past President Shri Isaac Vas, were also present. The vote of thanks was proposed by the Honorary Secretary of KCCI, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai.

QCI Gunvatta Yatra – An Awareness Program on Zero Effect Zero Defect (ZED) & LEAN Certifications and its Benefits was jointly organized by KCCI and Quality Council of India (QCI) on 29th April 2025 at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai presented the welcome address. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar introduced the speakers to the audience. The distinguished speakers for the event were, Ms. Jyothi Krishna, Empanelled ZED Expert – QCI who spoke on ZED and LEAN certifications and Shri Venugopal, Advisor, NBQP – QCI addressed the members on QCI Gunvatta Yatra & QCI Activities. Members from various industries actively participated in the event. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. Also present on stage, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba. Members from various industries participated in the event.

KCCI conducted a Seminar on Practical Aspects for GST Amnesty Scheme & Latest Important Updates in GST by CA Colin O. Rodrigues on 08th March 2025 at Conference Room of KCCI, Mangaluru.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) organized a two-day Capacity Building Programme on Business & Financial Excellence for Entrepreneurs in Mangaluru on Thursday & Friday, 27th & 28th, February 2025 at KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangalore.

The workshop was inaugurated by Mr Devaraj K, IEDS, Joint Director, Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office Ministry of MSME, Govt of India & Mr Mukund Kamath, Chairman & Managing Director, Ideal Ice cream Private Limited. Prominent speakers at the session included, Mr Prakash Kalbavi, Forum Chair, CII Mangaluru Entrepreneurs Development Forum & Managing Director, Kalbavi Consumer Foods Pvt, Mr Ajith Kamath, Chairman, CII Mangaluru District & Managing Director, Ajith Enterprises, Mr Anand G Pai, President, Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Natraj Hegde, Vice Chairman, CII Mangaluru District, CEO, S N Cryogenics Pvt Ltd & Mr Gaurav Hegde, Past Chairman, CII Mangaluru & Managing Director, G R Stone Specialties Pvt Ltd.

The workshop concluded with a valedictory address by Capt. Brijesh, Chowta, Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada who applauded CII Mangaluru for its impactful initiatives. He encouraged entrepreneurs to leverage government schemes for business growth and presented certificates to the participants. Around 55 micro entrepreneurs benefited through this 2 days’ workshop.

KCCI Sports Day and Mela 2025 was inaugurated by the KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai accompanied by KCCI Board Members and Past Presidents of KCCI at Police Parade Ground, Pandeshwar, Mangaluru on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025. The Board of Directors and the KCCI Members with their families actively participated in the sports events.