The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI)

#11-6-841,Red Hills,Hyderabad-5000004
Ph:3393428/3658.Fax:3395083
E-mail:fapcci@hd1.vsnl.net.in

The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) was started in 1917 catering to the needs of Trade and Industry in old Hyderabad State. It was then known as Hyderabad Deccan Chamber of Commerce which later become FAPCCI .

The Federation body registered under the Indian Companies Act as a Charitable Institute to represent general interests, defend and promote the interests of Trade and Industry and serve as a consultative organ for the Govt. and Public authorities. The Chamber is a representative democratic, independent and financially sound organization. 

The Federation has instituted several Awards with a view to encourage Industrial and Commercial Organizations to pay special attention to achieve excellence in important national, economic and social areas. These Awards are distributed annually by Hon'ble Chief Minister at the Annual Function. 

The main functions of the Federation are:

*To Promote and protect the interests of trade, commerce and industry in AP.
*To consider all questions connected with trade, commerce and industry and initiate or support necessary action in connection therewith.
*To encourage friendly feeling and unanimity among the business community on all subjects connected with the common goal of business.
*To take all steps which may be necessary for promoting, supporting or opposing legislation or other action affecting the interest of industry and trade by the government or any local body or bodies and in general to take the initiative to secure the welfare of the business community in all respect.

The chamber is engaged in:
* Collecting and disseminating information on Trade & Industry
*conducting seminars/workshops/training programmes etc.
*arbitrating trade dispute.
*undertaking functions like issuing Certificates of Origin/Visa recommendation letters.

Management & Resource Leadership:
A Managing Committee of 33 Members and Past-Presidents as 
special invitees, gives overall direction in the work of the Federation. As many as 19 Committees bestow special attention to different subjects.
Conferences, Meetings & Representations:

The Federation organizes special conferences and workshops having a bearing on the above subjects at periodical intervals. This apart, meetings are held with visiting dignitaries and special invitees.
Representations are made to the authorities for removal of difficulties faced by indutry and trade from time to time.

Basic Services:

The following are the services of the Federation at the disposal of Members:
Information on taxation, imports, exports, customs, company law
and control regulations.
Information on industries and industrial development, procedures of licensing, registration, collaboration, financial assistance, power tariffs, tax rates, incentives.
Services through the Representatives of the federation on various Advisory Bodies in removing anomalies and difficulties in the administration of statutory and other public organizations.
Information as to names of buyers and manufacturers in India and abroad.
Issue of Certificates of Origin to Non-GSP countries.
The Library and Reading Rooms of the Federation has Indian and Foreign Trade Directories, periodicals on Trade, Commerce and Industry, Trade Commissioners reports, Commercial and Industrial Acts and Rules, Gazettes, Central and State.

List of Award Winners for the Year 2000-2001
(Updated in April 2002)

1."Best Industrial Productivity Effort in the State": Sanghi Spinners India Ltd
2."Best All Round Performance in Industrial Activity including Promotion/Expansion Efforts" in the State: Smithkline Beecham Consumer Health care Ltd
3."Best Workers' Welfare(including Family Planning) Efforts by an Industrial of Commercial Unit in the State": Kesoram Cement
4."Best Technological Development in Research & Development by an Industrial/Scientific Organisation in the State": Foods, Fats & Fertilisers Ltd
5."Best Export Effort in the State": Indian Hair Industries (P) Ltd
6.Best New Product brought into commercial Production for the first time in the state :Speck Systems limited.
7.Best New Product brought into commercial Production by a small scale industry for the first time in the state :Kakatiya Energy Systems Pvt ltd.
8.Best Rural Development Effort by an Industry in the State: Doplhin Milk Products 
9.Best Marketing effort by a commercial establishment :Siva Shakti Bio Plaanttech 
10."Best  Effort in Environmental Improvement in industries located in the State": Nagarjuna Fertilisers & Chemicals ltd
11."Best Effort of a Scientist or Engineer in the State for the Benefit of Industry, Trade or Agriculture": Dr.C.Kesava Rao & Dr.Kamlesh Kumar, Scientist NMDC Ltd.
12.."Best Export Effort  in the State: Tata Coffer Ltd
13."Best Women Entrepreneur/Scientist/Manager/Technologist in the State" Ms.Usha Sanghi, Director Sanghi  Zip Fasteners Pvt Ltd
14.Best Self Sustaining effort by a handicapped person in the state:Sri.Naininesh Babu Guduri,Prothetist & orthotist ,Vikalang Punarvas kendra.
15.Outstanding Contribution by an Organization in Andhra Pradesh for the Upliftment/Welfare of Socially, Economically and Physically Handicapped of destitute women eking out living: Sri Mahila Griha Udhyog lijjat papad.

List of Award Winners for the Year 1999-2000

1."Best Industrial Productivity Effort in the State": Ushodaya Enterprises Ltd., (Priya Foods Division).
2."Best All Round Performance in Industrial Activity including Promotion/Expansion Efforts" in the State: Samkrg Pistons Limited
3."Best Workers' Welfare( including Family Planning) Efforts by an Industrial of Commercial Unit in the State": Navabharat Ferro Alloys Ltd.,
4."Best Technological Development in Research & Development by an Industrial/Scientific Organisation in the State": Bharat Biotech International Ltd.,
5."Best Technological Development in Research & Development by an 
Industrial/Scientific Organisation by a small Scale Industry in the State":Vem Components Pvt Ltd.,
6."Best Export Effort in the State": Pokarna Granites Ltd.,
7."Best Export Effort by a Small Scale Industry in the State: Thermal Systems (Hyd) Pvt.Ltd.
8."Best Rural Development Effort by an Industry in the State: Orient Cement.
9."Best Turnaround/Revival of a sick small/Medium Scale Industry": Dessma Engg. Pvt .Ltd.,
10."Best Development or Application of Alternative Inexhaustible Energy Sources": Selco International Ltd.,
11."Best Environmental Improvement Effort by Industries located in the State": IDL Industries Ltd.,
12."Best Effort of a Scientist or Engineer in the State for the Benefit of Industry, Trade or Agriculture": Sri K.Rajeshwar Rao, Engineer, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd., Hyderabad.
13."Best Women Entrepreneur in the State" Ms.Lata Mishra, Proprietrix, Lalit Fancy Bed Sheets.,
14.Outstanding Contribution by an Organization in Andhra Pradesh for the Upliftment/Welfare of Socially, Economically and Physically Handicapped of destitute women eking out living: Rajasthani Graduates Association.