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AP Chambers President Mr. P. Bhaskara Rao urged the immediate establishment of an international customs and cargo screening facility at Vijayawada (Gannavaram) Airport, noting that its absence hampers exports. He said direct cargo clearance would cut costs and boost seafood exports from the Machilipatnam region to Singapore and beyond. There is huge opportunity to export Crabs, Blood Clam Fish, etc. live to Singapore.

24 Oct 2025

AP Chambers President Mr. P. Bhaskara Rao urged the immediate establishment of an international customs and cargo screening facility at Vijayawada (Gannavaram) Airport, noting that its absence hampers exports. He said direct cargo clearance would cut costs and boost seafood exports from the Machilipatnam region to Singapore and beyond. There is huge opportunity to export Crabs, Blood Clam Fish, etc. live to Singapore.

AP Chambers wrote to the Chairman of the GST Council Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting issues requiring reconsideration in view of decisions taken in the 56th GST Council meeting.

22 Oct 2025

AP Chambers wrote to the Chairman of the GST Council Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting issues requiring reconsideration in view of decisions taken in the 56th GST Council meeting.

AP Chambers Welcomes 1500 Crores of Industrial Incentives

21 Oct 2025

AP Chambers Welcomes 1500 Crores of Industrial Incentives

Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation’s Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing (Central Zone) office-bearers assumed charge in a meeting held on 15 October 2025 in Guntur.

16 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation’s Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing (Central Zone) office-bearers assumed charge in a meeting held on 15 October 2025 in Guntur.

AP Chambers Urges Govt to Release the Pending Incentives of 5000 Crores as One Time Payment

07 Oct 2025

AP Chambers Urges Govt to Release the Pending Incentives of 5000 Crores as One Time Payment

AP Chambers Business Excellence Awards

11 Sept 2025

AP Chambers Business Excellence Awards

AP Chambers successfully hosted the Grand Gala Business Excellence Awards 2025, on 11 th September, recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions across Andhra Pradesh’s industrial and entrepreneurial landscape.

AP Chambers Suggests Govt to Diversify Exports.

22 Aug 2025

AP Chambers Suggests Govt to Diversify Exports.

AP Chambers Hails India - UK Trade Pact

29 Jul 2025

AP Chambers Hails India - UK Trade Pact

AP Chambers conducted an Awareness Session on the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme.

25 Jul 2025

AP Chambers conducted an Awareness Session on the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme.

AP Chambers Request to the State Government to release incentives and support MSME Sector.

20 Jul 2025

AP Chambers Request to the State Government to release incentives and support MSME Sector.

AP Chambers seeks a ban on export of raw human hair.

12 Jul 2025

AP Chambers seeks a ban on export of raw human hair.

Indonesia Embassy Explore Trade Opportunities with AP Chambers.

10 Jul 2025

Indonesia Embassy Explore Trade Opportunities with AP Chambers.

AP Chambers Announces Business Excellence Awards.

04 Jul 2025

AP Chambers Announces Business Excellence Awards.

Goverment seeks develop[ment of businessmen

30 Jun 2025

Goverment seeks develop[ment of businessmen

AP Chambers seeks Central Suport for tourism projects

28 Jun 2025

AP Chambers seeks Central Suport for tourism projects

AP Chambers submitted a representation to the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), welcoming the establishment of the RBI Regional Office in Vijayawada.

25 Jun 2025

AP Chambers submitted a representation to the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), welcoming the establishment of the RBI Regional Office in Vijayawada.

Govt Slashes UDA fees to boost food processing sector.

18 Jun 2025

Govt Slashes UDA fees to boost food processing sector.

An interactive meeting was organised by District Collector - Krishna on 17 June 2025

17 Jun 2025

An interactive meeting was organised by District Collector - Krishna on 17 June 2025

AP Chambers list outs problems of Industrial, Pharma Sectors, to Lanka Dhinakar Seeks Relief.

16 Jun 2025

AP Chambers list outs problems of Industrial, Pharma Sectors, to Lanka Dhinakar Seeks Relief.

AP Chambers Congratulate Cheif Minister Naidu on Completion of one year term of Govt.

12 Jun 2025

AP Chambers Congratulate Cheif Minister Naidu on Completion of one year term of Govt.

Urges to Strengthen MSME Eco System

Plea to Quadruple Duvvada - Nidadavolu Railway line

03 Jun 2025

Plea to Quadruple Duvvada - Nidadavolu Railway line

The Chambers requested IndiGo to improve direct international connectivity from Vijayawada by launching direct flight operations to Dubai and Singapore.

30 May 2025

The Chambers requested IndiGo to improve direct international connectivity from Vijayawada by launching direct flight operations to Dubai and Singapore.

AP Chambers Suggests Interventions for Rural Development.

27 May 2025

AP Chambers Suggests Interventions for Rural Development.

A.P. Chambers bats for more direct international flights from Vijayawada, Vizag, & Tirupati.

17 May 2025

A.P. Chambers bats for more direct international flights from Vijayawada, Vizag, & Tirupati.

AP Chambers submitted a representation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu requesting the government to expedite the repeal of AP Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purpose) Act 2006.

13 May 2025

AP Chambers submitted a representation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu requesting the government to expedite the repeal of AP Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purpose) Act 2006.

Sri Potluri Bhaskara Rao, President of AP Chambers, called on Dr. Ravi P. Vemuru, Chairman of the AP Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) today. He was accompanied by Sri Burra Phani Chandra, Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee.

13 May 2025

Sri Potluri Bhaskara Rao, President of AP Chambers, called on Dr. Ravi P. Vemuru, Chairman of the AP Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) today. He was accompanied by Sri Burra Phani Chandra, Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee.

AP Chambers has recommended the development of a Coastal Beach Corridor between Suryalanka(Bapatla District) and  Vodarevu (Chirala, Prakasam District)

09 May 2025

AP Chambers has recommended the development of a Coastal Beach Corridor between Suryalanka(Bapatla District) and Vodarevu (Chirala, Prakasam District)

A Delegation From AP Chambers Led By Mr. Potluri Bhaskar Rao Met NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha discussed several suggestions for the overall development of Vijayawada and NTR District.

08 May 2025

A Delegation From AP Chambers Led By Mr. Potluri Bhaskar Rao Met NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha discussed several suggestions for the overall development of Vijayawada and NTR District.

AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskar Rao Comments On India-UK Free Trade Agreement.

07 May 2025

AP Chambers President Mr. Potluri Bhaskar Rao Comments On India-UK Free Trade Agreement.

AP Chambers Remarks On The Restarting Of Amaravati Works

03 May 2025

AP Chambers Remarks On The Restarting Of Amaravati Works

Amaravati 2.0

AP Chambers Office Bearers at Rotary CSR Event in Visakhapatnam.

03 May 2025

AP Chambers Office Bearers at Rotary CSR Event in Visakhapatnam.

A Delegation Led By President Sri Potluri Bhaskar Rao, General Secretary Sri B. Raja Sekhar,  Met Sri Jithendra Sharma MD MedTech Zone (AMTZ), In Visakhapatnam.

03 May 2025

A Delegation Led By President Sri Potluri Bhaskar Rao, General Secretary Sri B. Raja Sekhar, Met Sri Jithendra Sharma MD MedTech Zone (AMTZ), In Visakhapatnam.

AMTZ is globally recognized medical technology manufacturing clusters. The Discussions focused on fostering partnerships in innovation,manufaturing, and skill development to boost the Med Tech ecosystem and enhance industry opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.

AP Chambers in association with the foundation for MSME clusters (FMC).

30 Apr 2025

AP Chambers in association with the foundation for MSME clusters (FMC).

MSME Clusters (FMC) organised a Workshop on Cyber Security for MSMEs on 30 April 2025 in Vijayawada.

TCS Land Allotment

17 Apr 2025

TCS Land Allotment

TCS As An Anchor Investor

Urged Indigo Flight Code Sharing Examining

05 Apr 2025

Urged Indigo Flight Code Sharing Examining

AP Chambers Urges Indigo To Establish Code - Sharing For International Conectivity From Vijayawada.

Emirates Airline Urged

02 Apr 2025

Emirates Airline Urged

AP Chambers Seeks Direct Vijayawada-Dubai Flight

Agri, Horticulture Varsities Merger

21 Feb 2025

Agri, Horticulture Varsities Merger

Urged To Keep Agri , Horti Varsities To Separate

An Interactive Session - Mr. Suresh Prabhu - Formal Union Minister

15 Oct 2024

An Interactive Session - Mr. Suresh Prabhu - Formal Union Minister

SIDBI నూతన శాఖల ఏర్పాటుకు వినతి

09 Aug 2024

SIDBI నూతన శాఖల ఏర్పాటుకు వినతి

నూతన బ్రాంచిల  ఏర్పాటుకు SIDBI సానుకూల స్పందన

09 Aug 2024

నూతన బ్రాంచిల ఏర్పాటుకు SIDBI సానుకూల స్పందన

నూతన బ్రాంచిల ఏర్పాటుకు SIDBI సానుకూల స్పందన

AP Chambers urges FM to revisit GST

08 Aug 2024

AP Chambers urges FM to revisit GST

AP Chambers urges FM to revisit GST

సమస్యలు పరిష్కరించాలని లేఖ

08 Aug 2024

సమస్యలు పరిష్కరించాలని లేఖ

AP Chambers Meets Union Minister

28 Jul 2024

AP Chambers Meets Union Minister

Media coverage of AP Chambers\' comments on the Union Budget

24 Jul 2024

Media coverage of AP Chambers\' comments on the Union Budget

Coverage on Bizz Buzz

Media coverage of AP Chambers\' comments on the Union Budget

24 Jul 2024

Media coverage of AP Chambers\' comments on the Union Budget

Media Coverage on Deccan Chronicle

AP Chambers Women\'s Wing Met MP Mr. Sri Bharat

17 Jul 2024

AP Chambers Women\'s Wing Met MP Mr. Sri Bharat

Cargo Services in Vijayawada Airport

30 Jun 2024

Cargo Services in Vijayawada Airport

Industry Bodies laud Skill Censes as a landmark Initiative

20 Jun 2024

Industry Bodies laud Skill Censes as a landmark Initiative

Industry Bodies laud Skill Censes as a landmark Initiative

Media Coverage of the AP Chambers ‘Roadmap for the Rapid Economic Development of AP

09 Jun 2024

Media Coverage of the AP Chambers ‘Roadmap for the Rapid Economic Development of AP

Road Show to Dakshin Bharat Utsav

30 May 2024

Road Show to Dakshin Bharat Utsav

Media coverage of AP Chambers welcoming Air India flight between Vijayawada and Mumbai.

21 May 2024

Media coverage of AP Chambers welcoming Air India flight between Vijayawada and Mumbai.

19 Mar 2024

Media Coverage

Media Coverage of high plot rates in Mallavalli Industrial Park

12 Dec 2023

Media Coverage of high plot rates in Mallavalli Industrial Park

Media Coverage of AP Chambers meeting with the Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (1)

23 Oct 2023

Media Coverage of AP Chambers meeting with the Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (1)

Media Coverage of AP Chambers meeting with the Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (2)

23 Oct 2023

Media Coverage of AP Chambers meeting with the Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (2)

NABL to tie up with AP Chambers for interactive sessions with entrepreneurs.

18 Oct 2023

NABL to tie up with AP Chambers for interactive sessions with entrepreneurs.

Media coverage of the office-bearers’ meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division. (3)

29 Sept 2023

Media coverage of the office-bearers’ meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division. (3)

Media coverage of the office-bearers’ meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division. (2)

29 Sept 2023

Media coverage of the office-bearers’ meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division. (2)

Media coverage of the office-bearers’ meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division.

29 Sept 2023

Media coverage of the office-bearers’ meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division.

Govt urged to procure MSME Products

26 Sept 2023

Govt urged to procure MSME Products

Media coverage of AP Chambers’ representation to the Industries Secretary on government procurements from MSME units in Andhra Pradesh.

26 Sept 2023

Media coverage of AP Chambers’ representation to the Industries Secretary on government procurements from MSME units in Andhra Pradesh.

Plea to procure Goods & Services from MSMEs

26 Sept 2023

Plea to procure Goods & Services from MSMEs

AP Chambers urge state government to procure materials from MSMEs

26 Sept 2023

AP Chambers urge state government to procure materials from MSMEs

Govt depts not adhering to MSME procurement targets

26 Sept 2023

Govt depts not adhering to MSME procurement targets

AP Chambers seeks relief on high power charges on industries

22 Sept 2023

AP Chambers seeks relief on high power charges on industries

AP Chambers urges government to reduce burden of power bills

22 Sept 2023

AP Chambers urges government to reduce burden of power bills

Increase in electricity duty burdening industries’ AP Chambers President

22 Sept 2023

Increase in electricity duty burdening industries’ AP Chambers President

AP Chambers happy over NITI Aayog listing Vizag as pilot city

14 Sept 2023

AP Chambers happy over NITI Aayog listing Vizag as pilot city

New Executive Committee for APCCIF

10 Sept 2023

New Executive Committee for APCCIF

AP Chambers elects new Executive panel, President

10 Sept 2023

AP Chambers elects new Executive panel, President

Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao elected as the President of APCCIF for the period of (2023-25)

10 Sept 2023

Mr. Potluri Bhaskara Rao elected as the President of APCCIF for the period of (2023-25)

Life tax exemption sought for electric vehicles in the State.

24 Aug 2023

Life tax exemption sought for electric vehicles in the State.

Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner from Chennai, Mr. Shelley Salehin called on the office-bearers of AP Chambers

28 Jun 2023

Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner from Chennai, Mr. Shelley Salehin called on the office-bearers of AP Chambers

AP Chambers seeks govt intervention as MSMEs face acute shortage of manpower.

06 May 2023

AP Chambers seeks govt intervention as MSMEs face acute shortage of manpower.

AP Chambers express concern over skill gaps in core industries

06 May 2023

AP Chambers express concern over skill gaps in core industries

MSMEs face dearth of skilled workers

06 May 2023

MSMEs face dearth of skilled workers

AP Chambers appeals to GST Council to consider GST rates

05 May 2023

AP Chambers appeals to GST Council to consider GST rates

Govt urged to release incentives to industries

04 May 2023

Govt urged to release incentives to industries

AP Chambers pours out woes of commerce, industry.

19 Apr 2023

AP Chambers pours out woes of commerce, industry.

Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs & Trade - at Nandyala

27 Mar 2023

Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs & Trade - at Nandyala

High hopes on Budget

30 Jan 2023

High hopes on Budget

High hopes on Budget

30 Jan 2023

High hopes on Budget

APCCIF urges Union Minister to reduce cost of doing business

30 Jan 2023

APCCIF urges Union Minister to reduce cost of doing business

Ex-Minister welcomes One Nation- One Tax

23 Jan 2023

Ex-Minister welcomes One Nation- One Tax

“Recent Developments in GST” meeting at Ongole.

23 Jan 2023

“Recent Developments in GST” meeting at Ongole.

Seminar on GST held for entrepreneurs

23 Jan 2023

Seminar on GST held for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship and Employment Opportunities in the Food Sector

14 Dec 2022

Entrepreneurship and Employment Opportunities in the Food Sector

Enormous opportunities in Food Processing sector, says AU Vice-Chancellor

17 Nov 2022

Enormous opportunities in Food Processing sector, says AU Vice-Chancellor

First flight to Sharjah takes off from Gannavaram Airport.

02 Nov 2022

First flight to Sharjah takes off from Gannavaram Airport.

Sharjah-Vijayawada direct flight ops commence

02 Nov 2022

Sharjah-Vijayawada direct flight ops commence

Food Processing industry seeks increase in PMKSY outlay

29 Oct 2022

Food Processing industry seeks increase in PMKSY outlay

Mou with ICSI

16 Oct 2022

Mou with ICSI

AP Chambers ties up with ICSI for collaboration on corporate affairs, regulatory compliances

15 Oct 2022

AP Chambers ties up with ICSI for collaboration on corporate affairs, regulatory compliances

AP Chambers seeks better flight cargo services from Vijayawada

13 Oct 2022

AP Chambers seeks better flight cargo services from Vijayawada

Exclusive cargo ops from vijayawada airport soon

01 Oct 2022

Exclusive cargo ops from vijayawada airport soon

Cost cutting logistics policy a welcome measure - Ap Chambers

26 Sept 2022

Cost cutting logistics policy a welcome measure - Ap Chambers

Ap Chambers writes to union government on draft electricity rules

06 Sept 2022

Ap Chambers writes to union government on draft electricity rules

Meet discusses development of coastal aqua culture facilities

27 Aug 2022

Meet discusses development of coastal aqua culture facilities

Ap Chambers urges fisheries board to set up office in state

27 Aug 2022

Ap Chambers urges fisheries board to set up office in state

Representation of “Development of Coastal Aquaculture Facilities at Mulapolam, Srikakulam Dist., in AP by the NFDB in PPP Mode”.

26 Aug 2022

Representation of “Development of Coastal Aquaculture Facilities at Mulapolam, Srikakulam Dist., in AP by the NFDB in PPP Mode”.

AP Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation (AP Chambers) in coordination with National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Dept. of Fisheries (DoF), Govt. of India (GoI) organised a webinar on 26th Aug20222

Ap Chambers wants MSMEs rescued from triple whally

25 Aug 2022

Ap Chambers wants MSMEs rescued from triple whally

Extend credit facilities to MSMEs

25 Aug 2022

Extend credit facilities to MSMEs

Banks told to help MSMEs tackle vagaries of market

25 Aug 2022

Banks told to help MSMEs tackle vagaries of market

Ap Chambers urges banks to give loans to MSMEs

25 Aug 2022

Ap Chambers urges banks to give loans to MSMEs

Ap Chambers meeting with experts from WAPCOS

29 Jul 2022

Ap Chambers meeting with experts from WAPCOS

AP Chambers had a meeting with middle level experts from a public sector organization, which is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

28 Apr 2022

AP Chamber honours former MP Hari Babu for his contribution to Vizag

03 Sept 2021

AP Chambers explores biz avenues with Indonesia

AP Chambers Has Conducted A Meeting With The Consul General Of The Republic Of Indonesia At Vijayawada

27 Aug 2021

AP Chambers held a meeting with the Consul General and Hon. Consul General of the Republic of Korea at Vijayawada

The Objective Of This Meeting Was To Explore Export Opportunities With South Korea And Partnerships With Korean Companies.

23 Aug 2021

AP Chambers identifies 5 sites to claim world heritage tag

AP Chambers Organised A Webinar With Eminent Archaeologists To Create Awareness And Advise The Stakeholders For Pitching For “World Heritage Tag” For Some Of The Most Potential Heritage Sites And Monuments In Andhra Pradesh.

Ap Chambers plans a webinar on food processing

17 Sept 2020

Ap Chambers plans a webinar on food processing