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NOVEMBER 2022 – DECEMBER 2022

by | Dec 28, 2022 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : NOV – DEC 2022
16-11-2022 – 11.00 a. m. – Preparatory meeting on the International Cultural Jamboree, hosted by the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka State to be held at Alva’s Education Institution, Vidyagiri, Moodabidri from 21st to 27th December was organized at Scouts Bhavan, Mangaluru. The meeting was Chaired by Shri D. Vedavyas Kamath, MLA, Mangaluru South. Several associations from Mangaluru participated in the meeting. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A., attended the meeting.
4.30 p. m. – The Eighth Meeting of the Board of KCCI for the financial year 2022-23 and the Second meeting of the present committee of KCCI were held at the Board room of KCCI. Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of other Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
19-11-2022 – 10.00 a. m. – Inauguration of Family Business Scale Up Forum – Transforming Family Businesses into Business Families was held at World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru. Shri Ullas Kamath, Former Jt. MD, Jyothy Labs Ltd. and Founder, UK & Co., Shri Ganesh Kamath, President, KCCI, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, President, Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Prathistan and Director of KCCI, Shri Daniel Periera, Representative, SIRC of ICAI, were present on the occasion. CA Nandagopal Shenoy welcomed the gathering and gave them an overview of the forum. Shri Ullas Kamath and Shri Ganesh Kamath, addressed the gathering. Past President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai compered the session.
21-11-2022 – 7.00 a. m. – 120th Birth Anniversary of Late Shri Ullal Shrinivas Mallya was observed at the Ullal Shrinivas Mallya Circle, Padil, Mangaluru, by garlanding the bust of the stalwart installed by World Konkani Centre in association with Nitte University. KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and Director CA Nandagopal Shenoy garlanded the bust among other dignitaries present.
9.30 a. m. – The opening ceremony of the Corporate Office of Mangala Resource Management Pvt. Ltd. was held at Rama Bhavan Complex, Kodialbail, Mangaluru. An eco-startup born out of volunteerism involved in the Ramakrishna Mission Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan four years ago, the objective is to institutionalize the experience gained from the Abhiyan and put efforts into organizing the waste management sector. KCCI President Shri M Ganesh Kamath was one of the special invitees on the occasion.
23-11-2022 – 7.00 p. m. – Puttur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) invited KCCI for an interactive meeting between two chambers. The meeting was held at Puttur Club, Mareel, Puttur. KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Office Bearers and Directors of the Board attended. Puttur Chamber President Shri John Cutinha delivered the welcome address. Committee Member, Shri Surendra Kini briefed about the Puttur Chamber. Vice-President of Puttur Chamber introduced the KCCI guests to the Board members. KCCI President addressed the Puttur Chamber. Important issues pertaining to the region were discussed. Closing remarks were rendered by Puttur Chamber President, Shri John Cutinha. Vote of thanks was given by Vice-President, PCCI, Shri M. Sooryanatha Alva.
24-11-2022 – 11.00 a. m. – The Commercial Tax Department of Mangaluru conducted their second Consultative Committee meeting at KCCI Meeting Hall to discuss about the action taken on grievances received in the last meeting and to know any other concerns. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Meera Pandit, Joint Commissioner – Administration, Directorate of Goods and Services Tax (DGST). Dr. Kumar Nayak G., Joint Commissioner – Enforcement was also present. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath welcomed the guests and members from various trade bodies who attended the meeting. KCCI Vice President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, KCCI Director, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Member of GST Sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Ganesh Bhat, President and members of SIRC, Branch of ICAI, Mangaluru, Members of Trucks Bar Association, Mangaluru, GSTP, Mangaluru and tax consultants were also present in the meeting and shared their concerns and suggestions.
11.30 a. m. – The first sub-committee meeting of the KCCI for Startups for the year 2022-23 was held at the conference room of KCCI. Shri Vishwas Uchila Shishir, Chairperson of the Sub-committee chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Vice President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar.
25-11-2022 – 4.00 p. m. – The first sub-committee meeting of the KCCI for Accounts and Audit for the year 2022-23 was held at the President’s room of KCCI. CA Chandrakanth Rao, Chairperson of the Sub-committee chaired the meeting. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A and Accountant Shri Francis Lobo attended the meeting.
4.30 p. m. – The first sub-committee meeting of the KCCI for Women Entrepreneurs for the year 2022-23 was held at the conference room of KCCI. Ms. Rahasya Pai Maroor, Chairperson of the Sub-committee chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and members of the sub-committee, Smt. Vathika Pai and Ms. Ashrika Amin.
5.00 p. m. – The first sub-committee meeting of the KCCI for Membership Services for the year 2022-23 was held at the conference room of KCCI. Smt. Vathika Pai, Chairperson of the Sub-committee chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and members of the sub-committee, Ms. Rahasya Pai Maroor and Ms. Ashrika Amin.
26-11-2022 6.30 p. m. – Valedictory function of Late Shri Ullal Srinivas Mallya’s Birth Anniversary and Members’ Day Celebrations 2022 was organized by New Mangalore Port User’s Welfare Association, Association of New Mangalore Port Stevedores, Mangalore Steamer Agents Association, Mangalore Custom House Agents Association, Ship Chandlers Association of New Mangalore Port at Hotel Moti Mahal, Falnir, Mangaluru. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairman, New Mangalore Port Authority, Guest Speaker on the occasion was CA S.S. Nayak, Past Chairman, ICAI, Mangaluru. KCCI Hon. Treasurer CA Abdur Rahman Musba attended the event.
7.30 p. m. – Young Indians (YI) Annual Day event was held at Suratkal Mukka Guest House. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath attended the event.
30-11-2022 – 10.30 a. m. – Kanara Industries Association (KIA) organized a series of BUSINESS IDEAS 101. The second episode of this series titled “Technology Transfer in Food Industry & Building Your Brand” and Build your Brand by Vintegra Phygital – Vertebrand was organized in association with, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Young Indians (Yi), BNI, District Small Industries Association (DSIA) and Evolve. The event was held at KIA Hall, Baikampady, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Vice-President CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Director Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Director Ms. Athmika Amin, and Chief Operating Officer Shri Mytreya A were present at the event. Members from the industries and faculties and students from a few colleges in Mangaluru also participated.
01-12-2022 – 11.00 a. m. – Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology (AIET), PG Department of Business Administration, Moodabidri in association with Institute’s Innovation Council (IIC) and Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) organized, motivational talk for students on the topic, “My Story” by successful entrepreneur, Shri Vincent Cutinha, Director, KCCI (Proprietor – Anupama Feeds and Farms, Moodabidri) at the Seminar Hall of the college. Dr.Peter Fernandes Principal, AIET, Dr. Catherine, IIC Coordinator and Mrs. Priya Sequeira, HoD, PG Dept. of MBA were also present.
02-12-2022 – 11.00 a. m. – KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath called on Ms. Reena Shetty I.R.S., Commissioner of Customs at her office at New Customs House, Panambur, Mangaluru. He apprised her about the activities of KCCI towards the development of trade and commerce in the region. Others present at the meeting were KCCI Hon. Secretaries, Shri B. A. Nazir and Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, KCCI GST Sub-committee Chairman, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya and CA Vikas Shenoy.
5.30 p. m. – Preparatory meeting on the International Cultural Jamboree, hosted by the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka State to be held at Alva’s Education Institution, Vidyagiri, Moodabidri from 21st to 27th December was organized at Scouts Bhavan, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by MLA, Shri D. Vedavyas Kamath. Many associations from Mangaluru participated in the meeting. MLA appealed the members to sponsor the event by cash or kind. KCCI was represented by its Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A.
06-12-2022 – 4.30 p. m. – The first sub-committee meeting of the KCCI for Labour for the year 2022-23 was held at the conference room of KCCI. Shri Shamlal Yermal, Chairperson of the Sub-committee chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and member of the sub-committee, Shri Prabhoda.
5.00 p. m. – The first sub-committee meeting of the KCCI for the Food Safety and Legal Metrology for the year 2022-23 was held at the conference room of KCCI. Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Chairperson of the Sub-committee chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and members of the sub-committee, KCCI Director Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri Srikant Nayak.
07-12-2022 – 2.00 p. m. – KCCI in association with the Office of Commissioner of Central Excise and Central Tax (CE & CT) (GST), Mangaluru, organized an interactive session on Recent Changes in GST Laws, Issues of Refunds under GST, E-invoice Compliance at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. The Chief Guest for this event was Shri Imamuddin Ahmad I.R.S., Commissioner of CE&CT (GST), Mangaluru. After the KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath welcomed the chief guest, he was introduced to the audience by KCCI Vice President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu. KCCI GST Sub-committee Chairperson, CA Keshava Ballakuraya apprised the audience about the importance of the topics. The Chief Guest delivered his keynote address to the session. Shri Sooryanarayana Rao, Superintendent of Central Tax, Bunder & Pandeshwar Range of Mangaluru South Division spoke on the topic, ‘Recent Changes in GST Laws’, Shri K. Ganesh Hegde, Superintendent of Central Tax (Technical III), Udupi Division, addressed the audience on Issues of refunds under GST, CA Sabana from M/s. Ballakuraya & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mangaluru spoke on E-invoice compliance. KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Directors of the Board of KCCI and other officials from the GST departments also attended. Members of KCCI from various industries and students from a few colleges in Mangaluru actively participated in the event. The vote of thanks was rendered by KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri B.A. Nazeer.
09-12-2022 – 1.00 p. m. – Officials of Price Waterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, called on KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath at KCCI Meeting Hall to discuss their project in Mangaluru aimed at upskilling and building capacity of experienced, blue-collared workforce, to help them place in new jobs in different industries as one of the Multinational companies is closing its operations in Mangaluru. They have requested KCCI to help placement of these skilled candidates in different industries across different sectors. Ms. Shruti Choubey, Sr. Associate -Management Consulting, Advisory and Shri Bhavesh Sakhrani, Associate – Management Consulting, Advisory, represented PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A also attended the meeting.