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.