FAPCCI to host first-ever excellence awards in Vizag on June 10

Time of India

8 hours ago

: The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) will host its first-ever 'FAPCCI Excellence 2025' awards ceremony in Visakhapatnam city on June 10.
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The announcement was made by FAPCCI president Kankatala Mallikharjuna Rao in Vizag city on Saturday.
Mallikharjuna Rao said that the awards were instituted to foster a culture of excellence, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in the state. "We received over 90 nominations across 11 categories, including agro and aqua industries, MSMEs, CSR initiatives, start-ups, innovation, green energy, rural entrepreneurship, and women-led enterprises," he said.
The awardees were selected by an independent jury chaired by former supreme court judge Justice Jasti Chelameswar. The panel included Aditya Nath Das, chief advisor to the govt of AP, Srini Raju, promoter of Sri City Pvt. Ltd, M Chandrasekhar, director of IIM-Visakhapatnam, and Janaki Ramachandran from Krea University, Chennai.
Highlighting the credibility of the process, Mallikharjuna Rao said that the jury followed a rigorous and transparent selection mechanism, with a strong emphasis on impact and innovation.
"This is not merely about honouring achievements," he added, "but about placing Andhra Pradesh firmly on the national and global industrial map through the power of recognition and encouragement."
He expressed optimism that the initiative would serve as a catalyst for industrial growth, attract investments, and inspire a new generation of enterprises to strive for global competitiveness.
CV Atchut Rao, founder president of FAPCCI, vice president A Satyanarayana, and managing committee members Ch Kishore Kumar and Dr Hema Garigipati, said minister for industry and commerce TG Bharath and Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat will grace the event as chief guests and present the awards to the winners.