IACC

19/08/2026

Unlocking SMB Value: From Growth to Wealth

Visakhapatnam’s business landscape is expanding rapidly. From established industrial enterprises and pharmaceutical leaders to high-growth family-owned businesses, the region is ripe for scale. However, many promising SMBs face a common hurdle: limited access to structured capital advisory and institutional investment banking expertise.

To bridge this gap, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Chapter, in association with CHARANTRA, invites business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs to an exclusive practitioner-led session:

📌 From GROWTH to WEALTH: Capital, M&A, and Value Creation Strategies for SMBs

This session is designed to deliver actionable, real-world insights into capital raising, business valuation, M&A opportunities, value creation, and deal readiness.

CHARANTRA is an autonomous, AI-enabled investment banking platform focused on global SMBs and growth-stage companies, executing equity, debt and M&A transactions in the $1M–$25M range at SMB economics.

📅 Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
🕙 Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (followed by Networking Hi-Tea)
📍 Venue: Summit Hall, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Visakhapatnam
🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Mr. Raghu Babu Gunturu – Founder & CEO, CHARANTRA

The Session will also be addressed by Dr. Sreedevi Devireddy, Chairperson, IACC AP & TG, Mr. B. Prabhakara Rao, Vice Chairperson, IACC AP & TG and Mr. Shivadhar Soma, Chief Business Officer, CHARANTRA

Seats are limited, and registration is mandatory. Participation is by invitation only.

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9W8jS_DIBGf4FiOeVGLh3Xhxro9Tb5BE5M5wXLAcHqZN3gA/viewform

📩 Queries: [email protected]

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19/08/2026

Absolute pleasure too to join you, Ambassador Sergio Gor, and spend such productive and nice time !

U.S. Embassy India

https://x.com/Dev_Fadnavis/status/2089954796111634616?s=20

19/08/2026

A Powerful Beginning to a Landmark India–US Dialogue!

The IACC National Convention 2026 opened to an overwhelming response in Mumbai, bringing together an influential gathering of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, H.E. Mr. Sergio Gor - US Ambassador to India and Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh - Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge for Horticulture & Agricultual - Marketing, Foreign Trade & Exports), Government of UP, alongside IACC leadership and distinguished industry leaders.

Under the theme “Redefining the India–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” the event set the stage for meaningful conversations on strengthening bilateral ties, unlocking new opportunities, driving innovation, expanding trade and investment and shaping sustainable economic growth.

A remarkable start to an economic development and all-round growth of India at 80 and United States at 250 years young as strong bilateral partners.

Stay tuned for more from the landmark Convention — setting the tone for deeper engagement, stronger partnerships and a more ambitious India–US future.



Narendra Modi Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India U.S. Embassy India U.S. Consulate General Mumbai President Donald J. Trump U.S. Department of State

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

IACC, Gujarat Branch successfully hosted its 47th Networking Tuesday on 18th August, 2026, at GVFL Ltd., Ahmedabad.

Session Topic:
Access to Capital Market
Speaker:
Mr. Tejas Patel.
Manger - BSE Limited.

The session has highly exciting and insightful presentation by Mr.Tejas Patel, who shared the benefits of going to public for raising funds specially for MSMEs and SMEs.

Key takeaways covered:

Benefits of accessing public markets for growth capital
Eligibility criteria and roadmap for an IPO
Do’s and Don’ts in IPO preparation
Compliance requirements and way forward for future listings
Real-world case studies that made the session highly engaging and practical

Our participants reported an energetic interaction, with strong Q&A around SME IPO pathways and capital-raising strategies.

We also had the pleasure of introducing our esteemed IACC members to the audience, including Mr. Sandeep Sahni, founder and director of Synoris Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Girish Joshi, Proprietor of Astro AB India whose entrepreneurial journeys reflect strong leadership, industry expertise and a commitment to business excellence.

A special note of appreciation to all our sponsors for their generous support and partnership. Your contribution played a vital role in the success of this event and helped create a meaningful platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, and business collaboration.

Chairman, IACC Gujarat, Mr. Amit Doshi, announced the next event on 21st August’26: “The DPDPA Countdown: What Every Business Must Do Before May 2027”, a timely session on India’s data protection law preparedness.

IACC Gujarat continues to create knowledge driven platforms that Engage, Enable and Empower its members and strengthen the Indo–U.S. business ecosystem through innovation, leadership, technology, and strategic dialogue.

17/08/2026

IACC Gujarat Branch invites you to an exclusive evening of insights, awareness and networking on :

The DPDPA Countdown: What Every Business Must Do Before May 2027
powered by ClearConsent DataSec Pvt. Ltd.

India now has a settled data protection framework. The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified on 13 November 2025, with full compliance required by 13 May 2027 a runway that gives organisations time to build deliberately rather than react. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act is set to significantly impact how businesses collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data. With the compliance journey moving closer, now is the right time for businesses to understand what the DPDPA means for them, what needs to change, and how to prepare for compliance without disrupting business operations.

We invite you to join us for an insightful session covering:

- Understanding the DPDPA Act & Rules
- How DPDPA will impact businesses across industries
- Key responsibilities of businesses as Data Fiduciaries
- Consent, privacy notices & data subject rights
- Data protection, security safeguards & breach management
- Vendor, employee & third-party data considerations
- Key compliance challenges and practical implementation approach
- What businesses should do now to become DPDPA-ready before May 2027

Real-world insights, examples and actionable takeaways

📅 Date : Friday, 21 August 2026
🕓 Time :5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton, Ahmedabad
🍽️ Dinner: Followed by dinner and networking

This session is especially relevant for business owners, CXOs, directors, IT leaders, HR heads, legal & compliance professionals, data/privacy teams, and decision-makers responsible for managing personal data. Don't wait until compliance becomes a deadline. Understand the impact today and start your DPDPA journey with confidence.

Kindly confirm your participation by registering on this link : https://forms.gle/NsVejAJ1QfiSxT9W9

It is very critical to Understand • Prepare • Comply • Sustain • Thrive. Supported and Powered by ClearConsent DataSec Pvt. Ltd.

We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging evening of Engage, Enable, and Empower.

17/08/2026

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) – Tamil Nadu Branch was honoured to be part of the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026, held in Chennai on 13 August 2026—a significant platform showcasing Tamil Nadu’s growing position as a preferred investment destination.

Representing IACC were Ms. Geetha Ramamoorthi, Chairperson, IACC Tamil Nadu Branch, and Ms. Sujatha Ravishanker, Regional Director, IACC (South).

IACC is proud to congratulate its esteemed members who participated in the conclave and signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Tamil Nadu, committing significant investments towards expanding their operations across the State:

• Avalon Technologies Limited
• CAPLIN GROUP LIMITED
• ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED
• Polyhose India Pvt Ltd
• Precision Equipments (Chennai) Pvt. Ltd.
• Supermicro
• Trusted Aerospace Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

These commitments reflect the continued confidence of industry in Tamil Nadu’s strong economic fundamentals, skilled talent, world-class infrastructure, and progressive business ecosystem.

IACC extends its heartfelt congratulations to all participating members and remains committed to enabling greater opportunities for investment, collaboration, business growth, and economic development across Tamil Nadu.

17/08/2026

Networking Tuesday: Engage, Enable, Empower!

Join us for another session of Networking Tuesday, where you'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable insights from industry experts
- Expand your professional network &
- Enhance your business knowledge and skills by exploring new opportunities and collaborations.

Registration
https://forms.gle/P6dcYxnPmguBeSku6

Guest Speaker:
Mr. Tejaskumar Patel
Manager ( BSE Limited )

Topic: Access to Capital Market.
Date: Tuesday, 18th Aug’26
Time: 9:15 am - 11:00 am

Venue: GVFL Limited (Gujarat Venture Finance Ltd.)
1221, East Wing, Venus@Stratum Ground, Near Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS, Surendra Mangaldas Road,
Satellite Rd, Nehru Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
Location: https://bit.ly/GVFL-



Odoo GVFL Limited

15/08/2026

Stronger connections. Shared opportunities. A stronger India–US business relationship.

Hear from Mr. Prabhu Bala, Regional President, IACC–SIC, as he shares his perspective on the importance of collaboration, meaningful business engagement and creating new opportunities between India and the United States.

The IACC National Convention 2026 will bring together leaders from government, industry and business to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and explore new avenues for trade, investment, technology and sustainable growth.

Let’s come together to connect, collaborate and create new possibilities.
📅 18 August 2026 | Tuesday
📍 The Lalit, Mumbai