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  • Play an active role in supporting state government on Policy & Regulatory Reforms: FICCI-KSC through member feedback and various activities helps state government in identifying potential areas of reforms and provide Industry Input for Ease of Doing Business.
  • Organize Capacity Building workshops, seminars and Business Networking platform for the members for discussing issues, schemes and potential sectors for investment.
  • State council organize various focused B2B / B2G meetings with many Domestic and International companies and delegation and provide matchmaking facilities to connect FICCI Member companies with them.
  • State council generates leads on potential investors, who are looking to invest in the state through various activities including Exhibitions, Business Summits and B2B meetings and facilitate them in connecting with state government.
  • Apart from State centric activities, state council also drive National Agenda for various sectors and support activities organized by FICCI HO in the regions of Karnataka.

FICCI Karnataka State Council (FICCI-KSC) is based in Bengaluru which is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of over ten million, making it a megacity and the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India.

Karnataka is one of the fastest growing states in India. The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure in the state favour investments in the IT/ITeS, biotechnology, engineering, electronics, automotive, textiles, agriculture and food-processing sectors. The state has about 401 R&D centres, the most in India. Around 400 of the Fortune Global 500 companies outsource their IT services to firms in Bengaluru.

FICCI-KSC, since its inception, has been playing an important role in promoting successful centre - state interface, assisting different verticals in FICCI to create awareness, stimulate and strengthen the reform process in the State of Karnataka. FICCI- KSC works closely with the State Government & Industry on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for the industry through a wide spectrum of specialized services and global linkages.

FICCI-KSC organizes events and meetings to take up mainly policy issues, programmes on industry developments for awareness creation, industry mission, B2B meetings and facilitate inbound and overseas Business Delegation.

FICCI-KSC mainly works with the members of FICCI-KSC (which includes Corporates & regional Chambers) and FICCI-KSC Executive Committe Members. FICCI works extensively with its regional chambers and bodies, and its members are actively being involved in various events and seminars organised throughout the year.

Karnataka State Council Bengaluru office functions with Mr. Shaju Mangalam as the Head, Karnataka State Council.

Team Leader

Shaju Mangalam

Director
Karnataka State Office
2025
Jan
Event

Karnataka Global Investors Meet (GIM 2025): Roadshow at New Delhi

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Event

Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025

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2024
Dec
Event

SME Connect

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SME Connect

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SME Connect

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Nov
Event

SME Connect

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SME Connect

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Round Table Conference on Addressing the Skill Gap in Futuristic Cyber Threats for Defence Manufacturing Start-ups

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Event

Family Business Summit 2024

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Aug
Event

Enhancing Cyber Resilience in the Manufacturing Sector: Strategies and Technologies for Industry 4.0

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Jul
Event

Union Budget 2024: Media-Industry Interface

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2023
Nov
Press Release

Renewable Energy to drive Cost Competitiveness for Industrial Consumers

Sep
Press Release

Karnataka Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao unveils Bengaluru-Declaration of FICCI Cancer Care task force

Aug
Study

$1 Trillion Economy : Karnataka's Vision

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Apr
Study

Karnataka Jobs Report 2022-23

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Mar
Study

MSME KARNATAKA 2023

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North Karnataka MSME Conference, 2023

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2022
Oct
Event

India Family Business Summit 2022

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Event

Karnataka Investors Meet, New Delhi

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Sep
Press Release

INDIA NEEDS MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMALL & MARGINAL FARMERS: Shobha Karandlije, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

2021
Event

India @75 for the Next 75
MSME & Cyber Security : End-to-End Solutions

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Jul
Press Release

Vibrant industry founded on level playing field with healthy competition can lead the economy to a higher growth trajectory: Chairman, CCI

Event

Competition Act: Revolutionizing Corporate & Legal Strategies

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Mar
Event

Karnataka Coastline Business Conclave 2021

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Feb
Press Release

Govt aims to become self-reliant in silk sector in next two years: Smriti Irani

Event

Karnataka VastraTek - Apparel & Textile Conclave 2021

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2020
Nov
Press Release

Govt working to make India an automobile manufacturing hub in next 5 years: Nitin Gadkari

Event

Electric Mobility Conference 2020: EV's - The Spark Revolution in India

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Oct
Press Release

Consent of Individual rock bottom of the Data Protection: Justice BN Srikrishna

Event

FICCI Virtual Conclave on Data Protection Law

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Sep
Event

Electric Mobility Conference 2020 - The Spark Revolution in India

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Aug
Event

Webinar on Consumer Protection and E-Commerce Rules 2020

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Press Release

Cooperative banks likely to be included as lenders under ECLGS Scheme; Govt. aims to increase MSMEs' contribution to 50% of GDP: Nitin Gadkari

Event

Atmanirbhar MSME Conclave

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Apr
Event

Webinar on GST Challenges from COVID-19 & Lock Down

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2019
Dec
Study

A wider circle: Digital lending and the changing landscape of financial inclusion

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Event

FICCI Digital Financial Inclusion Conference

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Aug
Event

Smart Cities, Art Cities - Exploring Creative Opportunities

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Event

Communication, Coordination and Collaboration- Strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and smuggling

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Jul
Event

Geospatial Technologies for Heritage Conservation and Management

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Jun
Study

Co-Working Reshaping Indian Workplaces

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Study

Co-Living Reshaping Rental Housing in India

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Mar
Event

Seminar on Sweeteners - Innovative Ingredients for a Better Health

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Event

FICCI Pwc LEVEL NXT Award ceremony

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Feb
Event

Legal Requirements Related to Environment, Health and Safety Based on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001:2018 Management System

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Press Release

MRO and Simulator opportunities will be the growth drivers of Indian Military Aerospace Industry, says defence experts at Aero India 2019

Event

Technical Session on MRO Opportunities and Simulators

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2018
Dec
Event

India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP) 2.0 - Demo Day 2018

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Oct
Event

Smart Asia India Expo & Summit 2018: Making 'Smart Cities Mission' a Reality

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Sep
Event

BTS-CyberComm 2018: Cybersecurity in the Age of Smart Manufacturing

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Event

LevelNXT Roadshow in Bengaluru

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Event

FICCI PwC LEVELNXT Roadshow in Bengaluru

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Aug
Event

FICCI partnering with PwC for LEVELNXT program

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May
Event

Conference on 'Project Management' - Embrace and Lead Change through Effective Execution of Projects

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Feb
Event

India Pharma 2018: International Exhibition & Conference on Pharmaceutical Industry

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Event

India Medical Device 2018

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Jan
Event

Promoting Awareness & Usage of Steel Slag

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2017
Dec
Event

Interactive Business session and Panel Discussion on "IOT-Digitalisation and Cyber disruption; Emerging Challenges and Safety Solutions"

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Aug
Press Release

Advantage Healthcare India 2017 global summit on medical value travel to begin in Bengaluru on Oct 12

Feb
Event

2nd International Exhibition & Conference on Pharmaceutical Industry

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Jan
Event

International Exhbition & Conference on Medical Device Sector

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2016
Oct
Event

Bengaluru Technology Expo and Investor - Innovator Meet under DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme

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Jun
Event

Seminar on Combating Illicit Trade - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development

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Event

FICCI-EXIM Bank Capacity Building Programme on Promoting Trade and Investments with BRICS Countries

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Mar
Event

FICCI-EY Post - Budget Interactive Session on Central Budget 2016-17 'Industry Impact Analysis'

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Jan
Event

Invest Karnataka 2016: Global Investors Meet, Textiles Investors Meet

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2015
Dec
Event

IRCA UK Approved ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Lead Auditor Training Program

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Oct
Event

DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme 2015: Bangalore Technology Expo & Innovator - Investor Meet

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Event

2nd India-Central Europe Business Forum (ICEBF)

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Sep
Event

FICCI Young Leaders talk session ‘Make in India’ - How Young Leaders can contribute towards it!

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Jul
Press Release

FICCI seminar on Integrated Digital Solutions for a Smarter Karnataka

Press Release

FICCI gives policy suggestions to take India to a Higher Growth Trajectory

Event

National Executive Committee Meeting

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Mar
Event

"Your Visa for temporary export/import of goods between International Borders": FICCI Workshop on ATA Carnet

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Jan
Event

Customs Training Programme-Capacity Building Programme

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2014
Aug
Event

Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling – An Imperative for Indian Economy'

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Jul
Event

Classroom Session on key provisions of Companies Act, 2013

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May
Event

Emerging Trends in Non - Store Retail in India: Opportunities & Challenges

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Event

Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling – An Imperative for Indian Economy'

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Feb
Event

Classroom Session on key provisions of Companies Act, 2013

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Jan
Event

Conference and Exhibition on Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management (CIDM) - "Disaster Risk Reduction in Chemical Industries, Safe Transportation of Petroleum, Petroleum Products & Natural Gas"

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2013
Dec
Event

Cluster Level IP Awareness Programme for Machine Tool Cluster

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Past Events

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Karnataka Global Investors Meet (GIM 2025): Roadshow at New Delhi

Jan 22, 2025, The Oberoi, (Grand Ball Room) Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow: Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025

Jan 21, 2025, ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru

SME Connect

Dec 20, 2024, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) Building, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

SME Connect

Dec 17, 2024, Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, Kalaburagi, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

SME Connect

Dec 06, 2024, Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SME Connect

Nov 28, 2024, Fortune Park Airport Road, Hubbali, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Round Table Conference on Addressing the Skill Gap in Futuristic Cyber Threats for Defence Manufacturing Start-ups

Nov 26, 2024, Board Room, Ramaiah Medical College, GG Campus, Mathikere, Bengaluru

SME Connect

Nov 26, 2024, Hotel Sankam Residency, Belgaum, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Family Business Summit 2024

Nov 13, 2024, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru

Enhancing Cyber Resilience in the Manufacturing Sector: Strategies and Technologies for Industry 4.0

Aug 09, 2024, Seminar hall of NASSCOM CoE, IoT & AI, Bengaluru, 10:00am onwards

Union Budget 2024: Media-Industry Interface

Jul 23, 2024, World Trade Centre (WTC), Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

North Karnataka MSME Conference, 2023

Mar 15, 2023, CUBIX Hotel - Gokul Road, Hubballi, Karnataka, 10 AM - 5 PM

India Family Business Summit 2022

Oct 21, 2022, Sir M.V. Auditorium, FKCCI, K.G. Road, Bangalore

Karnataka Investors Meet, New Delhi

Oct 11, 2022, Ballroom, Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 6: 30 PM onwards

India @75 for the Next 75
MSME & Cyber Security : End-to-End Solutions

Sep 07, 2021, Virtual Platform

Competition Act: Revolutionizing Corporate & Legal Strategies

Jul 08, 2021, Virtual Platform

Karnataka Coastline Business Conclave 2021

Mar 21, 2021,

Karnataka VastraTek - Apparel & Textile Conclave 2021

Feb 23, 2021, Virtual Platform

Electric Mobility Conference 2020: EV's - The Spark Revolution in India

Nov 06, 2020, Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 02:00 Pm

FICCI Virtual Conclave on Data Protection Law

Oct 22, 2020, Virtual Platform, 03:00 PM

Electric Mobility Conference 2020 - The Spark Revolution in India

Sep 21, 2020, Virtual Platform, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Webinar on Consumer Protection and E-Commerce Rules 2020

Aug 25, 2020, Virtual Platform, 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Atmanirbhar MSME Conclave

Aug 10, 2020, Virtual Platform, 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Webinar on GST Challenges from COVID-19 & Lock Down

Apr 13, 2020, Webinar, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

FICCI Digital Financial Inclusion Conference

Dec 02, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Communication, Coordination and Collaboration- Strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and smuggling

Aug 31, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Smart Cities, Art Cities - Exploring Creative Opportunities

Aug 31, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Geospatial Technologies for Heritage Conservation and Management

Jul 19, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Seminar on Sweeteners - Innovative Ingredients for a Better Health

Mar 14, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

FICCI Pwc LEVEL NXT Award ceremony

Mar 05, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Legal Requirements Related to Environment, Health and Safety Based on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001:2018 Management System

Feb 25, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Technical Session on MRO Opportunities and Simulators

Feb 21, 2019, Bengaluru, Karnataka

India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP) 2.0 - Demo Day 2018

Dec 21, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Smart Asia India Expo & Summit 2018: Making 'Smart Cities Mission' a Reality

Oct 04, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

BTS-CyberComm 2018: Cybersecurity in the Age of Smart Manufacturing

Sep 26, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

FICCI PwC LEVELNXT Roadshow in Bengaluru

Sep 24, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

LevelNXT Roadshow in Bengaluru

Sep 24, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

FICCI partnering with PwC for LEVELNXT program

Aug 28, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Conference on 'Project Management' - Embrace and Lead Change through Effective Execution of Projects

May 02, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

India Pharma 2018: International Exhibition & Conference on Pharmaceutical Industry

Feb 15, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

India Medical Device 2018

Feb 15, 2018, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Promoting Awareness & Usage of Steel Slag

Jan 24, 2018, Vijayanagar, JSW Steel, Bellary, Karnataka

Interactive Business session and Panel Discussion on "IOT-Digitalisation and Cyber disruption; Emerging Challenges and Safety Solutions"

Dec 04, 2017, Bengaluru, Karnataka

2nd International Exhibition & Conference on Pharmaceutical Industry

Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru

International Exhbition & Conference on Medical Device Sector

Jan 09, 2017, Bengaluru

Bengaluru Technology Expo and Investor - Innovator Meet under DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme

Oct 13, 2016, Bengaluru

Seminar on Combating Illicit Trade - An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development

Jun 24, 2016, Bengaluru

FICCI-EXIM Bank Capacity Building Programme on Promoting Trade and Investments with BRICS Countries

Jun 22, 2016, Bengaluru

FICCI-EY Post - Budget Interactive Session on Central Budget 2016-17 'Industry Impact Analysis'

Mar 01, 2016, Bengaluru

Invest Karnataka 2016: Global Investors Meet, Textiles Investors Meet

Jan 28, 2016, FICCI, New Delhi

IRCA UK Approved ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Lead Auditor Training Program

Dec 07, 2015, Bengaluru

DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme 2015: Bangalore Technology Expo & Innovator - Investor Meet

Oct 15, 2015, Bengaluru

2nd India-Central Europe Business Forum (ICEBF)

Oct 05, 2015, Bengaluru

FICCI Young Leaders talk session ‘Make in India’ - How Young Leaders can contribute towards it!

Sep 27, 2015, Bengaluru

National Executive Committee Meeting

Jul 23, 2015, Bengaluru

"Your Visa for temporary export/import of goods between International Borders": FICCI Workshop on ATA Carnet

Mar 13, 2015, Bangalore

Customs Training Programme-Capacity Building Programme

Jan 30, 2015, Bangalore

Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling – An Imperative for Indian Economy'

Aug 05, 2014, Bengaluru

Classroom Session on key provisions of Companies Act, 2013

Jul 18, 2014, Bengaluru

Emerging Trends in Non - Store Retail in India: Opportunities & Challenges

May 14, 2014, Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bangalore

Seminar on 'Curbing Counterfeiting and Smuggling – An Imperative for Indian Economy'

May 05, 2014, Bengaluru

Classroom Session on key provisions of Companies Act, 2013

Feb 14, 2014, Hotel Le Meridien, Sankey Road, Bangalore

Conference and Exhibition on Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management (CIDM) - "Disaster Risk Reduction in Chemical Industries, Safe Transportation of Petroleum, Petroleum Products & Natural Gas"

Jan 30, 2014, Bangalore

Cluster Level IP Awareness Programme for Machine Tool Cluster

Dec 20, 2013, Le Meridien, Bangalore

Chair / Co-Chair

Chair

Mr K Ullas Kamath

Founder
UK&Co

Co-Chair

Mr Siddhartha Agarwal

Managing Director
Bhoruka Park Private Limited

Media Coverage

Bangalore Mirror |

Cancer’s relentless surge

Morning Tidings |

FICCI Awards were presented to eight

The Hindu |

FICCI awards presented to eight

Bangalore Mirror |

Celebrating spirit of womanhood

Deccan Herald |

The budget lacked a larger vision: FICCI

Greater Kashmir |

'Aadhaar just an ID'

Devdiscourse |

Nandan says Aadhaar is just an ID

The Economic Times |

Data empowerment will help all: Nandan Nilekani

The New Indian Express |

Aadhaar just an ID, says Nandan Nilekani

Press Trust of India |

Aadhaar just an ID, says Nandan Nilekani

Orissa Post |

Aadhaar just an ID: Nandan Nilekani

Deccan Herald |

Aadhaar just an ID, says Nandan Nilekani

The Economic Times |

Aadhaar just an ID, says Nandan Nilekani

The New Indian Express |

Aadhaar just an ID, says Nandan Nilekani

Business Standard |

Aadhaar just an ID, says Nandan Nilekani

Press Releases

Renewable Energy to drive Cost Competitiveness for Industrial Consumers

Karnataka Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao unveils Bengaluru-Declaration of FICCI Cancer Care task force

INDIA NEEDS MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMALL & MARGINAL FARMERS: Shobha Karandlije, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Vibrant industry founded on level playing field with healthy competition can lead the economy to a higher growth trajectory: Chairman, CCI

Govt aims to become self-reliant in silk sector in next two years: Smriti Irani

Govt working to make India an automobile manufacturing hub in next 5 years: Nitin Gadkari

Consent of Individual rock bottom of the Data Protection: Justice BN Srikrishna

Cooperative banks likely to be included as lenders under ECLGS Scheme; Govt. aims to increase MSMEs' contribution to 50% of GDP: Nitin Gadkari

MRO and Simulator opportunities will be the growth drivers of Indian Military Aerospace Industry, says defence experts at Aero India 2019

Advantage Healthcare India 2017 global summit on medical value travel to begin in Bengaluru on Oct 12

FICCI gives policy suggestions to take India to a Higher Growth Trajectory

FICCI seminar on Integrated Digital Solutions for a Smarter Karnataka