Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is an industry body in
Telangana.
History
The Chamber of Commerce was established in 1917 to represent
Hyderabad State
Hyderabad State () was a princely state located in the south-central Deccan region of India with its capital at the city of Hyderabad. It is now divided into the present-day state of Telangana, the Kalyana-Karnataka region of Karnataka, and t ...
of the old Nizam's dominions. After the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956, its name was changed to 'The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry'in 1958. After the bifurcation of the State into erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and newly formed State of Telangana in 2014, it was rechristened as 'The Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.'
FTCCI liaises between Trade, Industry and the Government, participating & suggesting to the government on their policies on industry, labor laws, energy, environment, direct & indirect taxes & various issues. It also draws attention and represents industry about the issues and challenges of industry & trade. FTAPCCI conducts studies on various subjects related to trade and industry and acts as a knowledge chamber. FTAPCCI has got a membership of more than 3000 direct members and with its 160 Associations/Chambers of Commerce and an indirect membership of over 25000.
Services of FTCCI
Presently the Chamber lends its support to the Government in its effort to promote economic growth of the country through planned programme of economic development. FAPCCI has oriented its organization set up and approach so that it could render better and greater services to its members:
The Chamber invites Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of different States, Ambassadors/High Commissioners of various countries in India and high level dignitaries. Secretaries of important Ministries and Heads of various departments are invited for a dialogue with our members on current issues.
The Chamber receives several business delegations both from developed and developing countries as well as high level Government officials from various countries every year, thus contributing significantly to India's International business relations. It also sponsors business missions abroad and participates in international exhibitions.
External links
Official Site
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Economy of Telangana
Economy of Andhra Pradesh
Trade associations based in India
Organisations based in Andhra Pradesh
Chambers of commerce in India
1917 establishments in India