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Hans India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP Chambers launches Business Excellence Awards
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) on Thursday officially launched the 'AP Chambers Business Excellence Awards 2025' with a curtain-raiser event here. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in various sectors across Andhra Pradesh's vibrant business landscape. Minister for housing and information and public relations Kolusu Parthasarathy, minister for mines, geology and excise Kollu Ravindra and NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Dr Gokaraju Ganga Raju, former MP, Vijayawada former mayor Dr Jandhyala Shankar and and Muthavarapu Murali Krishna, former president of AP Chambers attended the meeting. During the event, Parthasarathy unveiled the audio visual (AV) for the awards, while Ravindra unveiled the awards brochure, and Dr G Lakshmisha unveiled the official logo. President of AP Chambers Potluri Bhaskara Rao elaborated on the rationale behind instituting these awards. 'After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, there was no exclusive business awards event to recognise and reward entrepreneurs from our State,' Bhaskara Rao stated. 'In view of this, AP Chambers has instituted these prestigious annual awards to celebrate excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship.' The awards will honour contributions in diverse categories including MSME, Large Industries, Start-ups, Exports, Food Processing, Tourism & Hospitality, Textiles, Automobiles, Logistics, Infrastructure and Real Estate, Circular Economy, CSR, and Women Entrepreneurship. A special 'Life-time Achievement' category will also be conferred upon an entrepreneur who has demonstrated sustained success. Bhaskara Rao further clarified that the awards are exclusively for companies located or registered in Andhra Pradesh. B Raja Sekhar, general secretary of AP Chambers, announced that the winners will be felicitated at a grand gala ceremony on August 30 in Vijayawada. Enterprises registered or operating in Andhra Pradesh are eligible to file nominations by visiting the official website: The deadline for submission of nominations is July 30, 2025. For further information regarding the AP Chambers Business Excellence Awards 2025, interested entrepreneurs may contact the office at 91212 21473, 91212 21474, and 99120 92222.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
A.P. Chambers announces Business Excellence Awards-2025
The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (A.P. Chambers) on Thursday launched the AP Chambers Business Excellence Awards 2025 with a curtain-raiser event. Minister for Housing and I&PR Kolusu Parthsarathy, Minister for Mines, Geology and Minister for Excise Kollu Ravindra, Collector of NTR District Dr. G. Lakshmisha were present. They jointly unveiled the AV, Awards Brochure, and Logo of the Awards, respectively, and praised A.P. Chambers for initiating a platform to recognise entrepreneurial excellence. On the occasion, A.P. Chambers President Potluri Bhaskara Rao stated that this is the first exclusive State-level business awards initiative since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. 'The A.P. Chambers Business Excellence Awards 2025 will honour outstanding enterprises across categories including MSMEs, start-ups, large industries, exports, food processing, tourism, logistics, CSR, and women entrepreneurship,' he said. A special Lifetime Achievement Award will be conferred on an entrepreneur with sustained impact on industry and society. A jury of senior bureaucrats will assess the nominations, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process. General Secretary B. Raja Sekhar announced that the grand award ceremony will be held on August 30, 2025 in Vijayawada. He encouraged Andhra Pradesh-based enterprises to submit nominations via by July 30, 2025. The event is supported by leading sponsors, including Kandhari Hotels, Continental Coffee, Laila Group, Sravan Shipping, and others. For queries, entrepreneurs can contact A.P. Chambers at 91212 21473, 91212 21474, or 99120 92222.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Strengthen MSME ecosystem: Andhra Pradesh Chambers
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) wrote to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and congratulated the TDP-led NDA government on the successful completion of one year. In the representation, AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao mentioned that the government under the visionary leadership of Naidu has accomplished major milestones, and key projects aimed at propelling the State's economy. 'Under the Chief Minister's leadership, the State government launched Swarna Andhra Vision-2047, and excellent industrial policies. With these initiatives, AP is set on a transformational path of inclusive development, innovation and industrial growth,' Rao said. 'We appreciate the government for its efforts to balance both economic development and welfare. We also appreciate the government for giving importance to Speed of Doing Business. 'The government has given utmost importance to the construction of key projects like Amaravati capital city and Polavaram, which have potential to transform the economic landscape of AP,' Rao hailed. He said although the government has launched many policies to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in the State, MSMEs are facing a lot of hardships due to the rise in production costs, drop in demand due to global economic downturn. 'We urge the government to come to the aid of the MSMEs by releasing the long-pending incentives,' he said. 'We request the government to look into the power charges for industries. The bringing down of charges will offer a big relief to industries,' he said.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Plea to quadruple Duvvada-Nidadavolu railway line
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) in a letter to the Divisional Railway Manager of Vijayawada Division Narendra A Patil requested the railways to quadruple the Duvvada-Nidadavolu railway line. In the representation, AP Chambers president Potluri Bhasakara Rao stated that Duvvada railway station is an important station as it comes under Visakhapatnam city, which is home to a Special Economic Zone, Med Tech Zone, Vizag Steel Plant, Bulk Drug Park, and several industries. The upcoming Arcelormittal-Nippon Steel Plant in Anakapalli will also be close to Duvvada railway station. The Duvvada to Nidadavolu stretch is the aqua hub of the country. Similarly, there is widespread cultivation of several plantation crops like coconut, palm and others in this stretch. The paddy from the area is transported to different places in India and is also exported to many countries. There are many projects that are coming up in this region including Petrochemical Complexes in the Kakinada region, a Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Duvvada-Anakapalli area and a bulk drug park near Anakapalli area. There are also crude oil refineries in the region. The establishment of the fourth railway line between Duvvada-Nidadavole, can function as a dedicated freight corridor enabling faster and economical transportation of goods. It has tremendous potential to emerge as a better alternative to transportation of goods by road as it will be cheaper and faster than road transport. The fourth railway line will also improve the cargo handling capability of Vijayawada Division, thereby increasing its revenue. Bhaskara Rao requested the railways to grant the necessary funds for expediting the development of the new railway line between Duvvada and Nidadavole.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP Chambers suggests interventions for rural development
Vijayawada: A delegation of the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers), led by President Potluri Bhaskara Rao, met with Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar at his office on Monday and submitted a detailed representation suggesting several strategic interventions to accelerate rural development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement in the State. During the meeting, Potluri Bhaskara Rao expressed appreciation for the Minister's proactive efforts in improving rural and telecommunications infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh. Some of the suggestions include establishment of the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) in Amaravati to build rural governance capacities, launch of a rural employment scheme modelled on MNREGA to support Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), setting up of rural skill development centres to equip youth with industry-relevant skills, creation of commodity boards for mango, banana, and palm oil to support crop processing and exports, establishment of Defence and Aerospace manufacturing clusters in strategic locations to promote high-value industries. Telecom coverage needed to be improved in underserved regions of Andhra Pradesh by directing service providers to enhance network quality. The minister appreciated the Chambers' proactive role and assured the delegation that the suggestions would be taken up with relevant ministries for further consideration.
