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APRIL – MAY 2025

APRIL – MAY 2025

by | Apr 15, 2025 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : APRIL – MAY 2025
02-04-2025 – 11.30 a. m. – On occasion of 62nd National Maritime Day Celebration and the 75th Anniversary of Director General of Shipping, Mumbai, KCCI Director and Chairman of EXIM Sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeria being part of the committee together with the Dy. Conservator of New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Capt. Manoj Joshi and MMD Surveyor in charge Mangaluru, Shri Bodh Raj  met the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah at his residence in Bengaluru on 2nd April  and the Governor of Karnataka, His Excellency Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot  at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru on 3rd April, for the National Maritime Day Flag pinning on their wearing apparel.
4.00 p. m. – Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI), Sub-committee Chairman of District Coordination, Shri Devi Prasad Shetty along with Industry Sub-committee Chairman, Shri N. Satish met KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai at his Bharath Beedi Works Pvt. Ltd. office in Mangaluru and invited him for the MSME Conclave 2025 organized by FKCCI, Kassia and Peenya Industries Association on May 30th – 31st & Jun 1, 2025. They also requested that all members of KCCI attend the event. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A was also present in the meeting.
04-04-2025 – 3.30 p. m. – JSW team hosted the Board of Directors of KCCI at their office in New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Mangaluru. Shri L. Ramanathan Unit Head and Vice President, JSW delivered the welcome address and briefed about the port activities. Shri Nownith Kumar – Consultant briefed about development of NH 75 roads and also about the ports activities. Shri Dilip Shetty, General Manager – Business Development addressed the members about JSW progress in revenue generation and the future plans. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai appreciated the efforts of JSW in monitoring the developments of NH 75 and also coordinating with the NH Project Directors in ensuring timely completion of the road repairs. KCCI delegates were taken through the port and briefed about container terminal and ships movements from the port.  Other team members of JSW were also present on the occasion.
06-04-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – Bliss Tuff, toughened glass manufacturers had grand opening of their shop in Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by lightening the lamp by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Managing Director of Bharath Auto Cars, Shri Sudhir M. Pai, Civil Engineer of Alva Associates, Shri K.N. Alva. The host, Shri and Smt. Dheeraj Shetty and Dhanush Shetty welcomed the guests.
07-04-2025 – 09.30 a. m. – Maroor Enterprises, authorised distributors for Exide Industries Limited opened their new outlet at Pumpwell, Mangaluru. The outlet was inaugurated by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai. Representatives of the Maroor Group, including Shri Rammohan Pai Maroor (Past President, KCCI), Shri Ajith Pai Maroor, Ms. Rahasya Pai Maroor (Chairperson of Women Entrepreneurs sub-committee of KCCI), Shri Anirudh Pai Maroor and Shri Sagar Rai, Operations Manager, Maroor Enterprises, were present at the function.
3.30 p. m. – Renewal of MoU signing ceremony between P.A. First Grade College, Mangaluru and KCCI was held at the Conference room of KCCI. This was with effect from 9th January, 2025. The MoU was signed by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and the Principal of P.A. First Grade College, Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri  Mytreya A, Head -Department of Commerce & Management, PAFGC, Ms. Deepti Udyavar and IQAC Coordinator, PAFGC, Ms. Vanishree Y.
09-04-2025 – 7.00 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2025-26 and the Seventh Meeting of the new Committee was convened at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. Shri Anand G Pai, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
11-04-2025 – 10.00 a. m – New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) organized a workshop on marine adversities at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Mangaluru.  Shri AV Ramana, Chairman, NMPA, presided over the event. The workshop was inaugurated by Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada District. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
21-04-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – A meeting was held to discuss the Regional Disparities in Development in Karnataka State at Netravati Hall, Zilla Panchayat office, Mangaluru. Shri M.H. Suryanarayana, a member of the High Power Committee for Regional Imbalance Remediation, held a long discussion with the concerned departmental officials and representatives of various organisations on regional imbalance. Shri Mullai Muhilan MP IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, Dr. Anand K. Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer and other dignitaries also addressed the audience. Members of various associations attended this meeting. KCCI was represented by Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
5.00 p. m. – The Governing Body meeting of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Opportunities & Learning (CEOL) for the year 2024-25 was held at the Conference Hall of CEOL. The meeting was Chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, DK District, Mangaluru (Chairman – CEOL), Shri Mullai Muhilan M.P. KCCI representative member, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and other special invitees for the meeting, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Directors, Shri Ashit Hegde and Shri Ajay Prabhu and Chairman of KCCI Alternative Dispute Centre, Prof. CA. Lional Aranha.
28-04-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – The Avatar Hotel and Aerodynamiks Academy, Mangaluru launched ‘Art of Hospitality’, an exclusive course crafted to upskill and shape the future of hospitality professionals at The Avatar Hotel & Convention, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest for the event was Shri Mullai Muhilan MP, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, D.K Dist., Mangaluru. The Guests of Honour for the event were, Shri Vishal Hegde, Pro-Chancellor, NITTE University, Shri Anand G Pai, President-KCCI and Shri Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee, Alva’s Education Trust.
29-04-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – 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) 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.
4.30 p. m. – The 83rd MSEZL Board meeting was held in New Delhi in hybrid mode. The meeting was chaired by Shri Vivek C. Tongaonkar, Chairman, MSEZL and Director (Finance) ONGC. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai attended the meeting virtually.
05-05-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – The Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding was signed between KCCI and Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, Udupi District at the Board Room of the college. The MoU was exchanged between KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai and SMVITM Principal, Prof. Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Chief Operating Officer – KCCI, Shri Mytreya A were also present on the occasion. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shri Sode Vadiraja Matha Educational Institutions (SVMET), Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S. Aithal, Placement & Administrative Officer – MBA, SMVITM, Ms. Vidya Bhat and Heads of various departments from the college were present at the event. The renewed MoU aims to further strengthen the collaborative efforts between industry and academia. The partnership focuses on facilitating industrial visits, internship opportunities, expert guest lectures, and enhanced placement support for the students of SMVITM. This renewed engagement reflects a shared commitment to equipping students with practical industry exposure and bridging the gap between academic learning and professional expectations.
06-05-2025 – 4.30 p. m. – The First Meeting of the KCCI Conclave – 2025, Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by Chairman of KCCI Conclave Celebration Sub-committee, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Directors, Ms. Athmika Amin, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri Vincent Cutina, Past President, Shri Isaac Vas and Editor of KCCI journal, Smt. Ashrika Amin.
17-05-2025 – 4:00 p. m. – 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 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.
20-05-2025 – 5.30 p. m. – The first meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangaluru District Council 2025-26 was held at the Banquet Hall of Ajanta Business Centre, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai attended the meeting.
22-05-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – The meeting was called by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) at their Conference Room in Baikampady, Mangaluru to train the members on obtaining 35B through online mode. The meeting was chaired by APMC Secretary, Shri CH Mohan. KCCI was represented by its Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar.
5.00 p. m. – Coastal Karnataka Sailing Club organized a meeting at Credai office to discuss and formalize the establishment of Dakshina Kannada District Sailing Association. Presentation on Sailing Club was done by Shri Rohan,  Treasurer, Coastal Karnataka Sailing Club. Veteran sailors from the club, Shri Henry Britto and Shri Praveen also addressed the members present in the meeting. Members of various associations attended the meeting. KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting.
7.00 p. m. – The Second Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2025-26 and the Eighth Meeting of the new Committee was convened at Mangalore Club, Mangaluru. Shri Anand G Pai, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
26-05-2025 – 10.30 a. m. – High Court Peeta Horata Samiti and Lawyers Association jointly organized a meeting in emphasising the government in setting up of the High Court Bench in Mangaluru at Hotel Sea View, Mangaluru. Veteran advocate Shri BD Hiremath, who played a key role in the movement to establish a High Court bench in Hubballi-Dharwad attended the meeting and addressed the gathering. Mangaluru Bar Association President, Shri H. V. Raghavendra, Director, High Court Peeta Horata Samiti and MLC, Shri Ivan D’Souza, Secretary of Mangaluru Bar Association, Shri Shridhar H and other dignitaries from the Bar Association were present.  Members of various associations participated in the meeting. KCCI was represented by its President, Shri Anand G Pai and Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar.
27-05-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between KCCI and Yenepoya Institute of Technology (YIT), Moodabidri at their campus as part of Industry-Academia Interconnect. MoU was exchanged between Shri Anand G Pai., KCCI President and Dr. Prabhakar B.K., Vice-Principal, YIT.  Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, KCCI Vice-President, Shri B.A. Nazeer, Director – KCCI and Shri Mytreya A., Chief Operating Officer – KCCI, were present on the occasion. KCCI President also unveiled the college magazine, ‘YENGINEER 2024’, a platform celebrating innovation, literacy and technical accomplishments. Other dignitaries from the college were, Shri Mohammed Shahid, Campus Administrative Officer, Prof. Rohit A.R, Skill Development Officer, Prof. Rajkiran Shetty, Training & Placement Officer, IQAC Coordinator, Heads of all departments and student startup & innovation team.
3.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai along with Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Director, Shri B.A. Nazeer visited the proposed Plastic Park located in Ganjimutt, Mangaluru and toured the area and also witnessed the construction work of Central Institute of Plastic Engineering Technology. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A was also on the occasion.
MARCH – APRIL 2025

MARCH – APRIL 2025

by | Mar 15, 2025 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : MARCH – APRIL  2025
18-03-2025 – 11.30 a. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai submitted a memorandum to Shri Ravichandra Naik, Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation at his office about the concerns regarding the parking of vehicles at the open parking area outside KCCI annex and proposed solutions for the same. KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A was also present in the meeting.
3.30 p. m. – CNN News18 channel aired a live interview with KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, on March 18, 2025, as part of the ‘Rising Mangaluru’ theme. The discussion focused on the region’s development, including opportunities for attracting investments, tourism, cleanliness, safety, CSR, and other aspects. President elaborated on KCCI’s role in promoting trade and commerce in the region.
19-03-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – TiE Mangaluru organized a session on “The Leadership Multiplier: Building Strong Teams” by Shri Pradeep Gopi, Consultant, Chief People Officer at wrkwrk, Mangaluru. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
22-03-2025 – 11.00 a. m. –
26-03-2025 – 9.30 a. m. – Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce & Management (YIASCM), the Dept. of MBA organized, ‘Solvion’ 25, Battle of The Powerstones for the MBA students at their Campus in Mangaluru. Shri Mytreya A, Chief Operating Officer, KCCI was the Chief Guest who inaugurated the event. Present on stage, Prof. Shareena P, Vice Principal – YIASCM, Dean Faculty of Commerce & Management, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) and the programme coordinators,  Dr. Niyaz Panakaje, Associate Professor & Coordinator, YEN-REFINED & MBA, YIASCM, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Ms. Rovina Soans, Assistant Professor, Dept. of MBA, YIASCM and Ms. Devika Shenoy, Assistant Professor, Dept. of MBA, YIASCM.
29-03-2025 – 11.30 a. m. – The seventh Meeting of Management Committee of Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce was held virtually. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai attended the meeting.
02-04-2025 – 11.30 a. m. – On occasion of 62nd National Maritime Day Celebration and the 75th Anniversary of Director General of Shipping, Mumbai, KCCI Director and Chairman of EXIM Sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeria being part of the committee together with the Dy. Conservator of New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Capt. Manoj Joshi and MMD Surveyor in charge Mangaluru, Shri Bodh Raj  met the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah at his residence in Bengaluru on 2nd April  and the Governor of Karnataka, His Excellency Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot  at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru on 3rd April, for the National Maritime Day Flag pinning on their wearing apparel.
4.00 p. m. – Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI), Sub-committee Chairman of District Coordination, Shri Devi Prasad Shetty along with Industry Sub-committee Chairman, Shri N. Satish met KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai at his Bharath Beedi Works Pvt. Ltd. office in Mangaluru and invited him for the MSME Conclave 2025 organized by FKCCI, Kassia and Peenya Industries Association on May 30th – 31st & Jun 1, 2025. They also requested that all members of KCCI attend the event. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A was also present in the meeting.
04-04-2025 – 3.30 p. m. – JSW team hosted the Board of Directors of KCCI at their office in New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Mangaluru. Shri L. Ramanathan Unit Head and Vice President, JSW delivered the welcome address and briefed about the port activities. Shri Nownith Kumar – Consultant briefed about development of NH 75 roads and also about the ports activities. Shri Dilip Shetty, General Manager – Business Development addressed the members about JSW progress in revenue generation and the future plans. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai appreciated the efforts of JSW in monitoring the developments of NH 75 and also coordinating with the NH Project Directors in ensuring timely completion of the road repairs. KCCI delegates were taken through the port and briefed about container terminal and ships movements from the port.  Other team members of JSW were also present on the occasion
06-04-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – Bliss Tuff, toughened glass manufacturers had grand opening of their shop in Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by lightening the lamp by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Managing Director of Bharath Auto Cars, Shri Sudhir M. Pai, Civil Engineer of Alva Associates, Shri K.N. Alva. The host, Shri and Smt. Dheeraj Shetty and Dhanush Shetty welcomed the guests.
07-04-2025 – 09.30 a. m. – Maroor Enterprises, authorised distributors for Exide Industries Limited opened their new outlet at Pumpwell, Mangaluru. The outlet was inaugurated by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai. Representatives of the Maroor Group, including Shri Rammohan Pai Maroor (Past President, KCCI), Shri Ajith Pai Maroor, Ms. Rahasya Pai Maroor (Chairperson of Women Entrepreneurs sub-committee of KCCI), Shri  Anirudh Pai Maroor and Shri Sagar Rai, Operations Manager, Maroor Enterprises, were present at the function.
3.30 p. m. – Renewal of MoU signing ceremony between P.A. First Grade College, Mangaluru and KCCI was held at the Conference  room of KCCI. This was with effect from 9th January, 2025. The MoU was signed by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and the Principal of P.A. First Grade College, Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri  Mytreya A, Head -Department of Commerce & Management, PAFGC, Ms. Deepti Udyavar and IQAC Coordinator, PAFGC, Ms. Vanishree Y.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH 2025

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH 2025

by | Feb 15, 2025 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK :  JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH 2025
27-01-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – An exchange of expression of interest (EOI) between Germany- based ETAG Energietechnik and Mangaluru Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZ) to set up its production facilities in Mangaluru was held at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru.  The EOI was signed in the presence of ETAG Energietechnik Chairman Shri Prakash Pereira & CEO Ms Jyothi Pereira and MSEZ officials including CEO Shri Suryanarayana, CFO Shri Ramesh Kumar and  CA Nitin J. Shetty. Dakshina Kannada, Member of Parliament, Capt. Brijesh Chowta was also present on stage. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and other Directors were present on the occasion.
29-01-2025 – 4.30 p. m. – The First Meeting of the Infrastructure and Urban Development and Smart City Sub-Committee of KCCI was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the sub-committee, Ar. Niren Jain. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretaries, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai. Other members who attended the meeting were, Shri Ajith Kamath, Shri Kumar Gaurav (through virtual mode), Shri Rohit Bhat, Shri Dilraj Alva, Shri Gurudatta Shenoy, Shri Vinod Pinto, Shri Natraj Hegde, Shri Abhijit P.A., Shri Dane D’Souza and Shri Abdul Muneer.
31-01-2025 – 10.30 a. m. – District Skill Mission meeting was held at Zilla Panchayat Office, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by the Zilla Panchayat CEO, Dr. Anandh K. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the meeting. Members from government offices and representatives from other associations attended the meeting. CEO briefed about free skill training under Yuva Nidhi Plus Scheme for the beneficiaries of Yuva Nidhi programme.
03-02-2025 – 10.15 a. m. – The opening Ceremony of Virtual Chowkidar, AI-Powered Surveillance Command Centre was held at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. Manjunath Bhandary, MLC, Mangaluru – Udupi. The Guest of Honour was Shi Anupam Agrawal, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru. Other guests on the occasion were, Shri Mithun Rai, General Secretary, KPCC, Shri T. Praveen Chandra Alva, Corporator and Shri Anand G. Pai, KCCI President.
2.00 p. m. – Budget Analysis – 2025 was held at the Institute of Management & Commerce, Srinivas University, Mangaluru at their Gallery Hall. Dr. CA A. Raghavendra Rao, Chancellor, Srinivas University & President, A. Shama Rao Foundation, presided over the event. CA Prasanna Shenoy, Chairman, Income Tax Sub – Committee of KCCI, was the Guest Speaker. The Guests of Honour at the event were, Dr. A. Srinivas Rao, Pro-Chancellor, Srinivas University & Vice President, A. Shama Rao Foundation, Smt. Vijayalakshmi R. Rao, Trustee Member, Board of Governors, Srinivas University, Mangaluru & Director, A. Shama Rao Foundation, Prof. Er. Smt. A. Mitra S. Rao, Trustee Member, Board of Governors, Srinivas University, Mangaluru & Secretary, A. Shama Rao Foundation, Dr. K. Satyanarayana Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Srinivas University, Mangaluru. Dr. Venkatesh S. Amin, Dean, IMC and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
4.00 p. m. – KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai called on the newly appointed Commissioner of Mangaluru City Corporation, Shri Ravichandra Naik at the Commissioner’s office. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A was also present on this occasion.
07-02-2025 – 3.45 p. m. – Family Business Conclave was organized by the Department of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, at MCNS Auditorium, MAHE, Manipal. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Ms. Supriya Kamath, Managing Partner – Uttam Agro Industries and the Guest of Honour was Dr. Santhosha Rao, CEO – Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator. Panel discussion on the topic, Innovation and Growth: Adapting to Changing Markets was held with the panelists, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Vice – President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai, Past President of KCCI along with other panelists, Shri Vineeth Vij and Ms. Dhara Bhasin. The event was moderated by Dr. Suhan Mendon.
08-02-2025 – 5.00 p. m. – Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM), celebrated their Silver Jubilee celebrations at their MSNIM Besant Campus, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai attended the event. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri P. Pradeep Kumar, Chairman – Karnataka Bank Ltd., The Guests of Honour were, Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis S J., Vice Chancellor – St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Shri K. Raju Mogaveera, K.A.S., Registrar – Mangalore University, Shri V. Leeladhar, Former Deputy Governor – RBI, Shri Jeevan Das Narayan, Independent Director – Karnataka Bank Ltd. The event was presided by Shri Manel Annappa Nayak, President – Women’s National Education Society (WNES). Also present on stage was Dr. Molly S. Chaudhuri, Director – MSNIM. Shri P. Suresh Pai, Hon. Secretary – WNES and Shri Ajith Kamath, Correspondent – MSNIM were also present on the occasion
10-02-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – Student Consortium 2024-25 of SDM college of Business Management Post Graduate Centre for Management Studies and Research, Mangaluru was inaugurated by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai at their college Auditorium. The Alumni Guest on the occasion was Ms. Snehal, Associate Lead – Employee Experience – Infosys Ltd. Dr. Seema Shenoy, Director of the college, Mrs. Sumathi, Faculty Coordinator, Ms. Amisha, President (Student Consortium) and Ms. Saikrupa M, Vice- President (Student Consortium) were also present on the occasion.
– 4.30 p. m. – Govt. of Karnataka hosted the Global Investors’ Meet: Invest Karnataka 2025, from February 12th to 14th, 2025. The inauguration was held on February 11th, 2025 at the iconic Bengaluru Palace. The theme for this year being, “Reimagining Growth”, embodies Karnataka’s vision to drive growth that is tech-driven, green, inclusive, and resilient, reflecting our state’s leadership in innovation and sustainable development.  KCCI Vice-President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar represented KCCI for the inaugural event and also attended the session the next day.
12-02-2025 – 5.30 p. m. – The First Meeting of the GST Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Conference Room of Volkswagen Showroom, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the GST sub-committee of KCCI, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon.Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and other members of the committee, Shri M. Ganesh Bhat and Shri Abdul Khader Iddya.
6.30 p. m. – The Eleventh Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI and for the financial year 2024-25 and the Fifth Meeting of the new Committee was convened at the Conference Hall of Madhuvan’s Village Restaurant, Mangaluru. Shri Anand G. Pai, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
13-02-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – A State GST consultative meeting was held at Vanijya Therige Bhavan, Mangaluru. The meeting was attended by CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya, Chairman of the Indirect Tax Committee and KCCI Indirect Tax Committee members, Shri Ganesh Bhat and Shri Abdul Khader Iddya. A memorandum was submitted to the office on the grievances received from the KCCI members. The Joint Commissioners of GST, including Joint Commissioner (Admin) Shri Kumara V, Joint Commissioner of GST (Enforcement) Shri Lakshapathi Narayana Naik and Joint Commissioner (Appeal) Smt. Sulakshana S N were present in the meeting. Shri Kumara V responded positively to the concerns raised by KCCI representatives.
3.00 p. m. – Biz Insight 2025 was organized by Evolve with the theme, ‘Scaling Success – Mastering the Mangalore Market’. The speakers on the occasion were, Shri Prashant Rao Aroor, Executive Director – Shanker Vittal Group and Founder – The Avatar Hotel Brand and Shri Mukund Kamath, Chairman and Managing Director, Ideal Icecream Private Limited. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
15-02-2025 – 7.00 p. m. – Health Edutainment Program for Corporates was organized by KMC Hospital, Mangaluru at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. Educational Sessions on topics like, Proactive Health – The Power of regular lab testing were addressed by Dr. Anupama Hegde, Deputy Director – KMC Laboratory Services, Overview on ECMO & KMC Critical Care Services by Dr. Dattatray Prabhu, HoD – Critical Care and the Two Income Tide – Navigating Adolescence in Dual-Earning Families by Dr. Avinash Kamath, Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Life Style Diseases by Dr. Haroon Hussain, Consultant – Internal Medicine. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
17-02-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – On the eve of International Customs Day 2025, the Mangaluru Customs Commissionerate organised an ‘Outreach Programme and Indian Customs Trade Mela’ at the New Customs House, Mangaluru. The event was held under the theme ‘Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity’. Customs commissioner P. Vinitha Shekar inaugurated the event. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
4.30 p. m. – KCCI organized a Practical Training on Non-Preferential e-Certificate of Origin – Registration & Application Procedures by Shri Abdul Rahiman Thajuddeen, Exim Consultant, Mangaluru at the Conference Room of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai delivered the welcome address. Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba briefed the audience about the relevance of the topic. Exporters, Custom Housing Agents participated in the session. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor.
18-02-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – Public Hearing of Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (MESCOM) tariff was held at MESCOM Bhawan, Mangaluru.  The meeting was Chaired by Shri P. Ravi Kumar, Chairman of Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). MESCOM Managing Director, Shri Rajee Jayakumar and other senior officials were present. KCCI was represented by its President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba and Director and Chairman of Power Sub-Committee of KCCI, Shri B. A. Nazeer.
19-02-2025 – 3.30 p. m. – KCCI organized a seminar on FEMA for MSME – Exporters & Importers by CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Treasurer, KCCI at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. The welcome address was delivered by KCCI President, Shri Anand G Pai. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar introduced the Speaker to the audience. Exporters, Importers & AD Bankers attended the session. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai. Also present on the occasion, the Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor.
20-02-2025 – 4.30 p. m. – An interactive session was held at the CREDAI Office, Mangaluru featuring Shri Jayaram Raipura, IRS, CEO, Karnataka Maritime Board, Bangaluru. Present on the occasion were Shri Vinod A.R. Pinto, President – Credai, Shri Guru M. Rao, Secretary, Shri D.B. Mehta & Shri Naveen Cardoza, Past Presidents, Mrs. Kritheen Amin, Coordinator, CREDAI Women’s Wing & Shri  Arjun J. Rao, CEO, CREDAI Mangaluru. KCCI was represented by Shri  P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Vice President, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Treasurer,  Shri  Ashwin Pai Maroor, Hon. Secretary, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Ms. Athmika Amin, Shri B. A. Nazeer and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A. Members from other associations were also present on the occasion.
21-02-2025 – 11.30 a. m. – Meeting was called at Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) office in Mangaluru to discuss the issues faced by the transporters on online permits and also on other matters. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Rajanna, Additional Director, Agricultural Marketing Department, Bengaluru. Shri C. H. Mohan, Secretary, APMC, Mangaluru and other officials were present. KCCI was represented by Shri P. B. Abdul Hameed, Past President of KCCI & Chairman of APMC and Essential Commodities Trading sub-committee of KCCI.  KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A also attended the meeting.
23-02-2025 – 8.30 a. m. – KCCI Sports Day and Mela 2025 was inaugurated by the KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai at the Police Parade Ground, Mangaluru. The Board of Directors of KCCI and the members with their families actively participated in the sports events.
24-02-2025 – 4.30 p. m. – The Second Meeting of the Infrastructure and Urban Development and Smart City 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, Ar. Niren Jain. The meeting was attended by KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. Other members who attended the meeting were, Shri Abdul Muneer and Shri Ashwin Prabhu and those who attended the meeting virtually were, Shri Kumar Gaurav and Shri Rohit Bhat.
27-02-2025 & 28-02-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) jointly organized a two days’ Business Workshop for Entrepreneurs at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. The Welcome address was delivered by Shri Ajith Kamath, Chairman, CII Mangaluru. Special addresses were delivered by Shri Anand G. Pai, President – KCCI and Shri Prakash Kalbavi, Forum Chair, CII Mangaluru Entrepreneurs Development Forum. The CII – CEL Project was addressed by Shri Kaushal Singh Co-Founder, Poornatha Partnering Entrepreneurs Pvt Ltd. The Keynote address was delivered by Shri Mukund Kamath, Chairman & Managing Director, Ideal Ice cream Private Limited.  Inaugural Address was delivered by Chief Guest, Shri Devaraj K, IEDS, Joint Director, Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Ministry of MSME, Govt of India. The vote of thanks was rendered by Shri Natraj Hegde Vice Chairman, CII Mangaluru. Training session was conducted by Shri Shivaprasad K., Chief Executive Officer, Ramya Education Enterprises, Bengaluru, on various topics in upscaling the business. Entrepreneurs from various industries participated in the event. KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed also participated in the two days’ workshop. The valedictory event had the opening remarks by Shri Ajith Kamath Chairman, CII Mangaluru District, and Special Address by Shri Anand G. Pai, President – KCCI.Guest of Honour, Capt. Brijesh Chowta Member of Parliament Dakshina Kannada Dist., also addressed the event. The ‘closing remarks’ was by Shri Abhinav Bansal, Convenor – CII Mangaluru MSME Panel.
02-03-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – A Meeting with KEONICS Chairman, Shri Sharath Bacchhegowda was held at Wrkwrk, Mangaluru. Key stakeholders from the Mangaluru IT Industry were present. The meeting focused on strengthening the IT ecosystem, upcoming initiatives, and collaborative opportunities to drive growth in the region. KCCI was represented by its Vice-President, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar.
03-03-2025 – 4.30 p. m. – Annual Meeting 2024-25 of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangaluru, was held at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru. Shri Nataraj Hegde, Director, S N Cryogenics Pvt. Ltd took over as the Chairman & Shri Abhinav Bansal, Managing Director, Brightflexi International Pvt. Ltd  took over as Vice chairman, CII Mangalore District for the year 2025-26. Business session was followed by the Public Session on the topic, ‘Exponential transformation & Growth – The Power of Mindset’. The session was addressed by Shri N. Venu, Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Managing Director & CEO, India & South Asia, Hitachi Energy & Shri Sreekanth Arimanithaya, CHRO & EIR, The Machani Group who provided valuable insights into industries to harness the right mindset to navigate challenges, unlock new opportunities, and accelerate business success. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Director, Ms. Athmika Amin and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A attended the event.
07-03-2025 – 3.30 p. m. – Young Indians (YI), Mangaluru, organized an insightful talk, ‘Trailblazer’, a story of grit and growth at Hotel Avatar, Mangaluru. CA Salome Lobo Pereira, Chapter Chair – Yi Mangaluru, delivered the welcome address. Ms. Priyanka Rudrappa, Founder, Café Amudham, Bengaluru, was the Speaker on the occasion. Ar. Ashrika Amin, Entrepreneurship Chair – YI Mangaluru, moderated the discussion. KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretary of KCCI and Rural Initiatives Chair of YI, Mangaluru, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Director of KCCI and Chapter Mentor of YI, Mangaluru –  Shri Ashtith Hegde and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A  was present on the occasion.  The key take-aways of the session were summarized by the Director of KCCI and Immediate Past Chair of YI, Mangaluru – Ms. M. Athmika Amin.
08-03-2025 – 11.00 a. m. – A Meeting was called by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Dist. Mangaluru, Shri Muhilan M.P, IAS at his office in Mangaluru. The meeting was also jointly chaired by Member of Parliament, D.K. Dist., Capt. Brijesh Chowta to discuss about the four laning of the road from Kuntikana – Kavoor upto Keonics office at Blueberry Hills, Mangaluru. The meeting was attended by MLA Mangaluru North, Dr. Bharath Shetty Y, MLC – Shri  Manjunath Bhandary, Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner, Shri Ravichandra Naik, KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Credai President, Shri Vinod A. R. Pinto and other government officers.
3.30 p. m. – KEONICS Chairman, Shri Sharath Bacchhegowda called for a meeting with various stake holders at STPI, Mangaluru, to discuss the progress & plans for the upcoming IT Park in KEONICS land in Blueberry hills, Mangaluru. KCCI was represented by its President, Shri Anand G. Pai.
3.30 p. m. – KCCI organized an interactive session on Practical Aspects for GST Amnesty Scheme & Latest Important Updates in GST by CA Colin O. Rodrigues at the Conference Room of KCCI. KCCI Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar delivered the welcome address and introduced the Speaker to the audience. KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba addressed the gathering on the relevance of this topic. Members from various industries, staff and students from various educational institutions attended the event. The Vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor.
10-03-2025 – 3.00 p. m. – The Second Meeting of the Editorial Board of the Journal of KCCI for the year 2024-25 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Journal Editor, Ar. Ashrika Amin. The meeting was attended by KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Vice-President, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Associate Editor –  CA Salome D. Lobo, Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Ms. M. Athmika Amin and member of the Editorial Board, CA Vikram Saldanha.
11-03-2025 – 9.30 a. m. – Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Business Management, Mangalore held their National Conference on Fostering Entrepreneurship in India: Challenges, Opportunities and the Road Ahead at their Conference Hall. The event was inaugurated by Shri Anand G. Pai, KCCI President. The Guest of Honour for the event was Smt. Nanditha Acharya, Managing Partner, Zari Couture, Mangalore. The Keynote addressed was delivered by  Smt. Vathika Pai, Past President, KCCI. The event was presided over by Smt. Aruna P. Kamath, Principal, SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore. Also present on occasion, Dr. Prasanna Kumar T. and Smt. Shashikala K.G, the convenors for the event.
12-03-2025 – 10.00 a. m. – One Day Awareness Programme on Intellectual Property Rights was organized by Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Industrial Estate, Mangaluru in association with District Small Industries Association (DSIA), Mangaluru at DSIA Auditorium, Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by the Chairman of DSIA, Shri Vishal Salian. The Guest of Honour for the event were Shri Hanumantharaya, Dy. Director, Dept. of Industries and commerce, Mangaluru, Shri Anand G Pai – KCCI President, Shri M. D Poojary,  Vice-President – Kanara Industries Association (KIA). The event was presided by Joint Director, Br. MSME DFO, Mangaluru – Shri Devaraj K., IEDS. Also present on stage was Assistant Director, Br. MSME DFO, Ministry of MSME, Mangaluru, Smt. Sruthi G.K. The technical sessions were presented by speakers, Shri Vivek Anand Sagar, IT Attorney, Advocates & Solicitors, Ashwik Law Associates, Bengaluru who spoke on the topic, IPR for Business & Its Benefits to MSME Sector. Prof. Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor, Research & Patent, Nitte, Mangaluru spoke on Technology Transfer & IPR for MSMEs, Sri. Nagarjun M.G (IP Analyst & Consultant, IPTeL IISC) spoke on Patents and Industrial Design, Sri. Vishwas US, Executive Director, Innaumation Medical Devices Pvt Ltd, Mangaluru and Chairman of KCCI Startups sub-committee spoke on IPR in My Startup and Smt. Sruthi. G. K, Assistant Director, Br. MSME DFO, Ministry of MSME, Mangaluru spoke on Schemes of DC MSME.
4.00 p. m. – Ms. Subha Sundarajan, Trade Commissioner, Government of Canada / High Commission of Canada called on KCCI President, Shri Anand G. Pai and other Board of Directors at KCCI and briefed about trade prospects in Canada.  Collaboration opportunities across key sectors including Agriculture & Processed Foods, Automotive, Clean Technologies, Foreign Investment, Infrastructure and Ocean Technologies were briefed by her. Others who attended the meeting were 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, and Directors Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Ms. Athmika Amin, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Shri Ashith Hegde, Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak and Past Presidents, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Smt. Vathika Pai, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Shri Isaac Vas.
4.30 p. m. – The twelfth meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2024-25 and the sixth 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.
13-03-2025 – 9.15 a. m. – Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Business Management, Mangaluru, organized Synergy – 2025 and Sygma – 2025 at their college auditorium on 13th and 14th March, 2025. Synergy 2025, the national level Management Fest was inaugurated by KCCI Director, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar on 13th March. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Saajan M.S., Assistant Street Manager, State Street Corporation, Bengaluru. (Alumni of S.D.M College of Business Management). Principal of the college, Prof. Aruna P. Kamath and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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.