Vizagapatam chamber of commerce and industry, Visakhapatnam (2026)

17/11/2025

💥INTERACTION WITH RUSSIAN DELEGATION - MR. MAMED AKHMEDOV💥

🔥On Friday, 14th November 2025,🔥 our VCCI Vice President ⚡Mr. K V Krishna Kumar, Secretary ⚡Mr. P. Rajesh, Past President ⚡Mr. K Mallikharjuna Rao and members of the⚡ executive committee held a meeting with ⭐Mr. Mamed Akhmedov⭐. He was part of the Russian delegation who had travelled to Visakhapatnam for the CII Partnership Summit 2025. During the interaction several important points were discussed. Members proposed that the ⭐Russian Export Center (REC)⭐ could organize a meeting or seminar in Visakhapatnam, on a mutually convenient date, to explain export–import opportunities with Russia, noting that VCCI has the capacity to mobilize members for such an event. Members also requested support for arranging a business delegation visit to Russia in 2026, which received a positive response from Mr. Mamed. He immediately invited all VCCI members to participate in Made in Russia Expo scheduled to be hosted in Moscow in October 2026. Our senior members' acumen and hospitality impressed Mr. Mamed, which led him to willing extend cooperation for fostering ties between VCCI and his office.🔥

08/10/2025

💥Awareness Programme on PMVBRY by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-1, EPFO, Vizag💥

⚡Shri Amardip Mishra, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, EPFO, Visakhapatnam, ⚡highlighted the critical importance of E-Nomination in ensuring seamless access to EPF benefits for employees and their families. He provided a detailed explanation of the 🔥Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY),🔥 outlining the significant advantages it offers to both employers and employees, including support for employment generation and financial incentives for establishments.

He urged business associations to actively disseminate information about the scheme among their members and encourage registration to avail the benefits. Shri Mishra also extended his appreciation to ⚡The Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) ⚡for organizing the event efficiently within a short timeframe and contributing to its success.

Our Executive Member, ⚡Mr. Bhanoji Venkat Garu, delivered the keynote address and played an active role in the proceedings, engaging in meaningful discussions with the Commissioner throughout the session. The Commissioner also appreciated VCCI's suggestion to raise awareness among employees on how to query and claim their Provident Fund (PF) from their employer. This initiative is expected to enhance employee performance and foster stronger employer-employee relationships.💥

07/10/2025

🔥GST 2.0 & WAY FORWARD NEXT – GENERATION GST REFORMS🔥

💥The Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)💥 successfully organized an insightful session titled ⚡"Navigating GST 2.0 – Changes, Challenges⚡, and the Way Forward" on 26th September 2025 at the VCCI Conference Hall. The event witnessed active participation from over 60 members representing a wide cross-section of the industry, including manufacturing, trading, services, and exports.

⚡The keynote address and vote of thanks were delivered by ⭐Mr. P. Rajesh, Secretary, VCC⭐I, who emphasized the transformative potential of GST 2.0 in reshaping India’s indirect tax landscape. He highlighted key concerns such as compliance burdens, digital infrastructure readiness, and increased supply chain accountability.

Two distinguished experts were invited to share their insights.⭐ CA Ashish, a seasoned GST specialist, provided a detailed overview of the technical changes introduced under GST 2.0. His presentation covered automation in input tax credit (ITC), real-time invoice matching, and the increasing role of AI and data analytics in audit mechanisms. ⭐CA Anil Bezawada, a GST expert and advocate with experience across multiple courts, focused on real-world challenges faced by businesses. He addressed issues such as system preparedness, reconciliation difficulties, and litigation risks during the transition phase.⚡

⚡An engaging interactive session followed, where participants posed thoughtful questions and discussed practical challenges in implementing GST 2.0. The dialogue covered key concerns such as technological adaptation for MSMEs, clarity in compliance protocols, and the need for regular training.

⚡In his concluding remarks, Mr. P. Rajesh extended heartfelt thanks to the guest speakers and attendees. He reaffirmed VCCI’s commitment to serving as a bridge between the business community and policymakers, ensuring that such reforms are implemented in a manner that balances tax integrity with ease of doing business.🔥

01/10/2025

💥LAUNCH OF ‘DATA AND AI FOR CLIMATE PROGRAMS’ BY CLIMATE COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION💥

⚡Climate Collective Foundation (CCF)⚡ have launched the ‘Data and AI for Climate Programs.’ As a supporting partner, we had the privilege of presenting the activities of VCCI overview and expressed our gratitude to CCF for launching this program in Vizag.

This program marks a bold and much-needed step in harnessing the power of data and artificial intelligence to tackle the challenges of climate change across sectors like agriculture, energy, urban development and water management.

The ⭐Founder & CEO of CCF, Mr. Pratap Raju⭐, shared insights into the courses and capacity-building tools being launched under this initiative. These are designed to empower young professionals, entrepreneurs and climate innovators with the knowledge and technical skills required to build scalable and tech-driven climate solutions.

As VCCI, we support this initiative and recognize that climate change is not just an environmental concern but also an economic one—and innovative partnerships like this are essential for building a resilient future.

🔥President Mr. M Sudarsan Swamy 🔥encouraged all our members—particularly those engaged in or exploring climate-tech, Agri-tech, smart manufacturing and ESG sectors—to actively participate in the CCF program and leverage its technical advantages. Mr. M Sudarsan Swamy, along with

⚡Mr. Sampath, shared their insights on the initiative with the media. Members from VCCI, WW, and YW were present at the event.⚡

23/09/2025

💥AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON ESG & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FOR MSMEs💥
⚡ORGANIZED BY FICCI CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP IN COLLABORATION WITH VCCI⚡

The workshop focused on the theme: “Sectoral Pathways to ESG: Strengthening MSME Competitiveness through Responsible Business.”

⭐Shri Kondapalli Srinivas Garu, Hon’ble Minister for MSMEs & SERP, Government of Andhra Pradesh,⭐ graced the workshop. ⚡Shri Thammireddy Sivasankara Rao Garu, Hon’ble Chairman, APMSMEDC, along with senior government officials, also participated in the event.

Prior to the workshop, Hon’ble Minister Shri K. Srinivas Garu had a brief interaction with the dignitaries, during which the ⚡President Shri M Sudarsan Swamy and ⚡Shri Bhanoji Venkat, Executive Member, were present.

The workshop commenced with a welcome address by VCCI President Mr. Sudarsan Swamy, who set the tone for the day’s deliberations.

💥Key highlights included:💥

1. Emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) as a global standard for trade, finance, and compliance.
2. ESG adoption is essential for MSMEs to access new markets, attract green finance, and build resilient supply chains.
3. Insights from industry leaders, government officials, and experts on sustainable manufacturing, compliance frameworks, and green finance.
4. Announcement of future interactions by FICCI and VCCI to support SMEs in ESG adoption through tech, finance access, and policy facilitation.

The initiative aims to empower Andhra Pradesh MSMEs to become globally competitive and sustainable.💥

22/09/2025

⚡INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH HON’BLE FINANCE MINISTER Smt. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN GARU⚡
📍 HELD AT VIZAG CONVENTION CENTER

⭐An interactive meeting with 💥Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Garu💥 was held at the Vizag Convention Center, where she shared key achievements of the government and insights into ongoing reforms. Highlighting the recently announced GST 2.0 reforms as a “Diwali gift to the common man” from Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi Garu, she stated that these measures are designed to provide direct benefits to citizens and stimulate economic growth. She noted that under the Gareeb Kalyan scheme, 25 crore people have been uplifted from below the poverty line to the middle class. Additionally, GST on essential goods and health services has been reduced to 5% or even 0%, ensuring greater affordability. These reforms are expected to leave around ₹2 lakh crore in the hands of the public, driving spending and boosting other sectors of the economy.⭐

VCCI members, YW members led by⚡ Mr. Sampath Kethavarapu President, YW, were participated in the session.

During the Q&A session, 💥Shri Sudarsan Swamy, President of VCCI,💥 requested the Hon’ble Minister to expedite the establishment of GST Tribunals. He emphasized that this would help reduce the burden on the judiciary and facilitate faster resolution of GST-related disputes.

⚡President also requested for Refund of ITC on Account of Reduction in GST Rate, Refund of ITC on Input Services in Inverted Duty Structure (IDS), Passing on Benefits of Tax Rate Reduction to Customers, Relief for Exporters Facing Reduced Turnover through the representation. We thank Mr CA Anil Kumar Bezawada for his inputs.⚡

25/07/2025

💥Interactive Meeting with Sri PVN Madhav, BJP State President – Andhra Pradesh💥

An interactive session was held with ⚡Sri PVN Madhav, the newly elected BJP State President of Andhra Pradesh,⚡in the presence of prominent industrialists and representatives from various trade and industry bodies.

Representatives from the⭐ Vizag Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), ⭐Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (APCCI), and the ⭐Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) actively participated in the meeting. They highlighted several key issues currently faced by the local industrial sector and requested the BJP leadership to take proactive steps toward resolving them.

From VCCI, President⚡ Mr. Sudarsan Swamy M, Secretary ⚡Mr. Rajesh Poosarla, and other esteemed members were present and contributed valuable insights during the discussion.

23/07/2025

🔥CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS SESSION CONDUCTED BY VIZAGAPATAM CHAMBER IN COLLABORATION WITH AP CHAMBER🔥

⚡The Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized an insightful session on Cyber Security, aimed at raising awareness and preparedness among professionals and businesses.⚡

The event featured expert speakers⭐ Mr. Ayub Shaik, Founder & CEO of Huntmetrics Pvt. Ltd., and ⭐Mr. Khuntwal Kamlesh, Vice President – Financial Lines at TATA AIG.

💥Mr. Ayub Shaik provided an in-depth understanding of the various cyber threats organizations and individuals face in today’s digital landscape. He elaborated on preventive strategies using multi-layered software defences and clearly illustrated how fraudsters operate to steal data.

💥Mr. Kamlesh Khuntwal addressed the importance of cyber insurance policies, focusing on how different types of data losses—such as first-party and third-party—can be covered and mitigated through tailored policy frameworks.

⚡The session was highly interactive, with enthusiastic participation from the audience, who engaged actively with the speakers and took away valuable insights applicable in their daily professional activities.⚡

⭐Mr. P. Rajesh, Secretary of VCCI, delivered the keynote address and expressed gratitude to
⭐Mr. Patrudu, CEO of White Mount Finserve Pvt. Ltd., for his initiative and efforts in making the session a reality.
⚡The event witnessed participation from around fifty attendees, all of whom appreciated VCCI’s initiative in organizing such a timely and relevant session.⚡

22/07/2025

💥INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH INDONESIAN CONSUL STRENGTHENING INDO-INDONESIAN TIES💥

⚡VCCI hosted an interactive session with ⭐Mr. Widya Parsaoran Gultom, Consul (Socio-Cultural) at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Mumbai.⭐The meeting focused on fostering cultural and business collaborations between India and Indonesia.⚡

During the session, VCCI President ⭐Mr. M Sudarsan Swamy ⭐and the Consul discussed the cultural similarities between the two countries and explored opportunities for joint business activities. Key sectors such as renewable energy, sea products, startups, and essential goods required by Indonesia were identified as potential areas for collaboration and trade.

⭐Mr. Widya extended a cordial invitation to VCCI to participate in the Indonesia Trade Expo 2025,⭐ highlighting it as a valuable platform to strengthen business ties and help bridge the trade deficit. He emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to expanding long-term business relations with India, viewing it as a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership.

🔥The session was attended by VCCI Executive Committee members, Youth Wing President who shared their views and expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities with Indonesia.🔥

03/07/2025

🔥The Annual General Meeting of VCCI was held on 28th June 2025 at VCCI Chambers🔥. President ⚡Mr. Sudarsan Swamy Mangalagiri⚡ welcomed members and outlined the Chamber’s upcoming year’s initiatives. ⚡Secretary Mr. Rajesh Poosarla⚡ presented a summary of the Past year events and noted a significant increase in membership.

On behalf of the Treasurer, ⭐Vice President Mr. K.V. Krishna Kumar⭐ presented the financial statements and budget proposals for the upcoming year, which were reviewed and approved by the members.

💥Distinguished members shared their thoughts during the meeting, including:
⭐ Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sharma, MD & Founder CEO, AMTZ, ⭐Mr. A V Monish Row, Past President, VCCI, ⭐Mr. Samba Siva Rao, Past President (AP Chambers) & MD, Sravan Shipping Services Private Limited,
⭐ Mr. G. Murali Krishna, Chairman, CII–AP & MD, Fluentgrid, ⭐Mr. Shiv Kumar, Director, CII–South Region & MD, Maple Software,
⭐Mr. Krishna Mohan, Vice Chairman, CII–AP & MD, Inspiredge IT Solutions,⭐ Mr. Sobhan Prakash, Vice Chairman, AP Chambers – Vizag Zone & CEO, Prathishtia Business Solutions Pvt Ltd, ⭐Dr. S.K. Arya, MD, Steel City Securities, ⭐Mr. Sampath Kumar, Youth – Wing President, VCCI.💥

💥Mr. K.V. Krishna Kumar also delivered the Vote of Thanks, appreciating the President, Secretary, organizing team and VCCI staff for the smooth conduct of the event.💥

24/06/2025

💥SUMMARY OF THE SESSION ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT IN DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE💥

⚡VCCI, AP Chamber, and FAPCCI jointly organized a session on Opportunities for Investment in Defence and Aerospace. The session began with opening remarks by VCCI Secretary⚡ Mr. P. Rajesh, followed by a presentation by Mr. Nidhin Dominic.⚡

⭐Mr. Nidhin highlighted various government schemes such as IDEX and development funds, with a focus on non-conventional sectors like semiconductors, drones, rare metals, and more. He also elaborated on government initiatives and DRDO’s support for companies entering the defence and aerospace ecosystem.

⭐Mr. Srinivas Raju Chairman SIDM, Andhra Pradesh, spoke about the proactive steps taken by the State Government, including the formation of a core team comprising members from ISRO and the defence sector to establish defence clusters in four key areas of the state. He emphasized the advantage of having a dedicated SIDM state chapter in Andhra Pradesh to facilitate integration into this ecosystem.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, followed by closing remarks from
⚡Mr. Sampath, Vice President of VCCI YW.

Overall, the session was well-attended and interactive. A special thanks was extended by VCCI to 💥Dr. D.S. Anand and Mr. Sarb Raj Singh Anand for their initiative and efforts in making the event a success.💥

12/05/2025

💥TAX ON SIGNAGE BOARDS - REPRESENTATION TO THE ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF GVMC BY VCCI💥

⚡Friday, 9th May 2025, 🔥President Sri M. Sudarsan Swamy Garu and Executive Member 🔥Sri Riaz Khan Garu met with GVMC Additional Commissioner 🔥Sri D.V. Ramana Murthy Garu and submitted a representation requesting a ⭐waiver of tax on signage boards in Visakhapatnam⭐. The Commissioner responded positively and assured immediate action.⚡

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