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AP Chambers Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) is the largest Industry body in the State of AP. Local Service

The Federation is at the forefront to eagerly support and collaborate with the State Government for the development of the State.

AP Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CEPA India, representing Chungcheongnam-do Province, South K...
25/05/2026

AP Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CEPA India, representing Chungcheongnam-do Province, South Korea, at Vijayawada to strengthen trade and industrial cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and South Korea on 21 May 2026.

The MoU aims to promote bilateral trade, B2B meetings, trade delegations, business interactions, and investment opportunities in sectors such as food processing, aquaculture, electronics, manufacturing, and allied industries.

This partnership is expected to open new avenues for trade expansion, technology exchange, joint ventures, and industrial collaboration between Andhra Pradesh and South Korea.






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The Central Zone Women’s Wing of AP Chambers successfully organised an exclusive Masterclass on ‘Wedding Trousseau & Lux...
25/05/2026

The Central Zone Women’s Wing of AP Chambers successfully organised an exclusive Masterclass on ‘Wedding Trousseau & Luxury Hampers’ on 19 May 2026 at Vijayawada with enthusiastic participation from women entrepreneurs, homemakers, creative professionals, and aspiring businesswomen.

The workshop provided hands-on training in trousseau packing, luxury hamper styling, creative personalisation, premium presentation, and customised gifting solutions. The event witnessed excellent participation, reflecting the growing interest among women in creativity-driven business opportunities and entrepreneurship in the customised gifting segment.





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AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao, and Board Member Mr. Velagapudi Sambasiva Rao, participated in the Coord...
20/05/2026

AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao, and Board Member Mr. Velagapudi Sambasiva Rao, participated in the Coordination Meeting on 18th May 2026 in Amaravathi for the forthcoming South Regional Edition of World Food India 2026, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

The Expo will be held on 9th & 10th July 2026 at Andhra University Engineering College Grounds, Visakhapatnam, with participation expected from Southern States, Ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, exporters, startups, investors and Farmer Producer Organisations.

The event will provide a major platform to showcase Andhra Pradesh’s strengths in food processing, aquaculture, agriculture, marine exports, millet products and value-added food products, while also promoting investments and exports.

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The Interactive Meeting on “Investments, Finance, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Opportunities” with Mr. Ram Mohan Bandlamu...
18/05/2026

The Interactive Meeting on “Investments, Finance, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Opportunities” with Mr. Ram Mohan Bandlamudi, a renowned Investment Banker from Mumbai, held on 15 May 2026 at the AP Chambers Office, Vijayawada, was a great success with active participation from members and office bearers.

Mr. Ram Mohan Bandlamudi shared valuable insights on investment opportunities, future business outlook, fundraising strategies, entrepreneurship, and emerging sectors. The session was highly interactive, informative, and well appreciated by all participants.
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The SME IPO Awareness Seminar jointly organised by the Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation (APMSMEDC) and NSE In...
15/05/2026

The SME IPO Awareness Seminar jointly organised by the Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation (APMSMEDC) and NSE India Ltd. was successfully held on 13th May 2026 at Hotel Novotel, Vijayawada, with an overwhelming response from MSMEs, entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders, and members of AP Chambers from across Andhra Pradesh.

Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister for ITE&C, RTGS & HRD, Government of Andhra Pradesh, graced the event as Chief Guest. Shri Kondapalli Srinivas, Hon’ble Minister for MSME, SERP & NRI Relations, Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), Hon’ble Member of Parliament, and Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE India Ltd., along with other eminent dignitaries, participated in the seminar.

The seminar highlighted the immense opportunities available for MSMEs through the IPO route in terms of value creation, growth, visibility, liquidity, governance, and profitability. It was noted that out of around 290 SME IPOs listed in India during the last year, only 3 companies were from Andhra Pradesh, despite the state having strong entrepreneurial potential.

Speakers observed that more than 700 companies are presently listed on the NSE SME platform, creating an overall market value exceeding ₹2.5 lakh crore, demonstrating the tremendous potential of SME capital markets.

The event witnessed huge participation from AP Chambers members and emerging entrepreneurs, reflecting the growing interest among Andhra Pradesh MSMEs towards capital market-based growth and expansion.

Shri Kondapalli Srinivas, Hon’ble Minister for MSME, announced that the Government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to establish an MSME Exchange to facilitate MSMEs in accessing capital markets and pursuing IPOs at minimal cost, thereby encouraging more enterprises from the state to leverage equity-based growth opportunities.

NSE India Ltd. assured complete handholding support for aspiring SMEs through its dedicated coordination and guidance mechanism available in Andhra Pradesh. AP Chambers also informed its members that interested companies may connect with AP Chambers for facilitation and coordination with NSE and related experts to pursue the SME IPO route.


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The Global Visionary Summit – Expo – Awards 2026, organized by IKON Foundation at Visakhapatnam on 9th May 2026, witness...
11/05/2026

The Global Visionary Summit – Expo – Awards 2026, organized by IKON Foundation at Visakhapatnam on 9th May 2026, witnessed participation from 250+ delegates and eminent personalities.

AP Chambers supported the event, and our President, Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao, participated in the panel discussion on “International Trade & Investments in Andhra Pradesh,” sharing key inputs on investments, exports, and industrial growth.

IKON Foundation is going to submit the key recommendations from the discussions to the Government.

A delegation of AP Chambers, led by its President Mr. Bhaskara Rao Potluri, met the Deputy High Commissioner of Banglade...
06/05/2026

A delegation of AP Chambers, led by its President Mr. Bhaskara Rao Potluri, met the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Chennai, H.E. Mr. Md. Alimuzzaman, during his visit to Vijayawada on 04 May 2026.

The meeting focused on strengthening and expanding bilateral trade between Andhra Pradesh and Bangladesh. AP Chambers emphasised the vast export potential from the State and sought support in enhancing trade in key sectors such as spices, shrimp, chillies, turmeric, fruits, Araku coffee, cereals, cotton, and yarn. To further deepen economic engagement, AP Chambers proposed organising a delegation of Bangladeshi industrialists to Andhra Pradesh for exclusive one-to-one business meetings with local industry leaders to explore partnerships and collaborations. AP Chambers also facilitated an industrial tour for the Deputy High Commissioner to a food processing unit, showcasing the State’s strengths in agro and food processing industries.
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The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (AP & Telangana), Sri Suresh Battini, IRS, visited Vijayawada on 28 April...
29/04/2026

The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (AP & Telangana), Sri Suresh Battini, IRS, visited Vijayawada on 28 April 2026 for the first time after assuming charge.

On this occasion, AP Chambers President, Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao, along with other office-bearers and representatives of various associations, met, welcomed, and greeted the Hon’ble Commissioner.

During the interaction, among other matters, the President extended an invitation to the Commissioner to address AP Chambers members at a time convenient to him.





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AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao and Executive Vice President Mr. B. Raja Sekhar were invited for a meetin...
28/04/2026

AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao and Executive Vice President Mr. B. Raja Sekhar were invited for a meeting with the officials of Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) Amaravati on 27 April 2026. The purpose of the meeting was to explore a possible collaboration between RTIH and AP Chambers for supporting start-ups, innovation, and investments.

RTIH has scheduled a meeting with High Networth Individuals (HNIs) on 08 May 2026 at 5 p.m. in Amaravati. They have invited AP Chambers’ members who are interested collaborating with start-ups and mentoring them. We will share the details of the meeting shortly.







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Workshop on Mango Processing, Product diversification etc– Key HighlightsOrganized by Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Soc...
28/04/2026

Workshop on Mango Processing, Product diversification etc– Key Highlights

Organized by Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society, supported by AP Chambers, the One Day Workshop on Mango Processing, Product Diversification & Waste Management was held on 24 April 2026 in Tirupati.

Sri Potluri Bhaskara Rao addressed the workshop and chaired the session on diversification towards value-added products.

He highlighted that nearly 1.5 lakh tonnes of mango pulp remain unsold in Chittoor and Tirupati districts for over 2 years, stressing the urgent need to identify new markets, diversify products, and secure immediate policy support, especially with the new crop season approaching.

Key suggestions by Sri Bhaskara Rao:

* Reduce GST on fruit-based beverages from 40% to 18%
* Expedite formation of the State Mango Board
* Integrate fruit-based beverages into government nutrition programs
* Align power tariffs for food processing units with agriculture
* Promote fruit beverages through TTD/Endowments for pilgrims
* Identify new domestic & export markets and diversify product portfolio
* Extend working capital support and introduce interest subvention for the industry
* Operationalize the irradiation facility at Mallavalli immediately
* Urgent government intervention to clear existing stocks to enable fresh procurement
* Fast-track innovation via Central Food Technological Research Institute, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, and Indian Institute of Plantation Management

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AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao participated in an interactive meeting with the Chambers Rayalaseema Zone...
25/04/2026

AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao participated in an interactive meeting with the Chambers Rayalaseema Zone office-bearers along with the office-bearers of affiliated associations from the region on 24 April 2025 in Tirupati. The Rayalaseema Zone Vice President Mr. K. V. Chowdary organised the meeting. The members discussed some business challenges with Mr. Bhaskara Rao, which he assured to take up with the respective authorities.




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