(U91110KL1948NPL000469) Post Box No.236, Indian Chamber Road, Mattancherry,

Cochin – 682002 Phone: 0484-2225966, Email: info@iccicochin.com

Sunny L Malayil

President

Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Annual Report 2019-2020

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Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (U91110KL1948NPL000469)

Post Box No.236, Indian Chamber Road, Mattancherry, Cochin – 682002 Phone: 0484-2225966, Email: info@iccicochin.com

C(8)/20 October 8, 2020

To

Ordinary Members, Affiliated Members &Auditors

Annual General Meeting - 29.10.2020

Notice is hereby given that the 123rd Annual General Meeting of the Indian Chamber of Commerce &

Industry, Cochin will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 5.00 pm at its Registered Office at

Casino Hotel, Wellington Island, to transact the following business:

ORDINARY BUSINESS

1. To consider and adopt the audited financial statements of the Chamber as on 31st

March 2020 together with the Auditors’ report and the report of the Managing

Committee

To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as

an Ordinary Resolution:

“RESOLVED THAT the audited financial statements of the Chamber as at 31st March 2020 and the

Auditors’ Report and the report of the Managing Committee thereon be and the same are hereby

approved and adopted.”

2. To elect a President, a Vice-President and five Committee Members

3. To ratify the appointment of Auditors and fix their remuneration

To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as

an Ordinary Resolution:

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“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 and other applicable provisions, if

any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made there under (including statutory

modification(s) or re-enactment thereof), appointment of M/s Kaimal & Co., Chartered

Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001746S), Cochin 682002, which has been approved at the

Annual General Meeting held on 30th September 2019 for a term of 5 years, (i.e. from the

conclusion of the 122nd Annual General Meeting for the financial year ended 31st March 2019 until

conclusion of the 127th Annual General Meeting for the financial year ended 31st March 2024), be

and is hereby ratified for the financial year 2020-21 on such remuneration as shall be fixed by the

Managing Committee.”

For Indian Chamber of Commerce &Industry,

Sd/- Anu

Joseph

Secretary

Note:

A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint another Member of the Chamber

as his proxy to attend and vote instead of himself subject to the provisions of Section 105 of the Companies Act,

2013 and Rule 19(1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The instrument

appointing a proxy may be in the enclosed Form. Such Form should reach the Registered Office of the

Chamber at least 48 hours before the time fixed for the meeting.

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Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (U91110KL1948NPL000469)

Post Box No.236, Indian Chamber Road, Mattancherry, Cochin – 682002 Phone: 0484-2225966, Email: info@iccicochin.com

C(1)/20 October 8, 2020

To

- Ordinary Members

- Affiliated Members

Dear Sirs,

Annual General Meeting - 29.10.2020 Election of President, Vice-President and Committee

Members

At the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber to be held on October 29, 2020, elections will be held for the posts of President, Vice-President and five Committee Members.

Under the Articles of Association of the Chamber, offices of the following persons retire from the

Committee.

1. Mr. Sunny Louis Malayil : President

2. Mr. Akshay Agarwal : Vice-President

3. Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta : Immediate Past President

4. Mr. Anwar Hashim :

5. Mr. K B Rajan :

6. Mr. Abraham Philip :

7. Mr. Rajkumar Gupta :

8. Mr. Sathish Bharadwaj :

As per the Articles of Association of the Chamber, the retiring President automatically finds a place

in the reconstituted Committee. Hence elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting to fill up the posts of President, Vice-President and five Committee Members.

Nominations are invited from members for the above mentioned seven places. While making the nominations, please note the following:

a) The Nomination should be in the enclosed Form b) The Nomination should be proposed by one member and

seconded by another member c) In proposing and seconding the Nomination, the authorized representative

of the member organization should sign under the Seal. d) The Candidate should also sign the Nomination Form e) The retiring members are eligible For Re-election

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The Nominations should reach the Chamber Office before 2.00 p.m. on Friday, the October 23, 2020. The

Nomination papers will be scrutinized at 2.30 p.m. and the list of valid nominations will be displayed on

the Chamber Notice Board at 4.00 p.m. on the same day.

The last date for withdrawal of nominations will be October 27, 2020, (Tuesday) up to 1.00 p.m.

For Indian Chamber of Commerce &Industry,

Sd/

Anu Joseph Secretary

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Annual Report of the Committee for the Year 2019-2020 The Committee of the Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry has pleasure in presenting their Annual Report on

the working of the Chamber for the year 2019-2020.

Composition of the Committee:

1. Mr. Sunny L Malayil : President

2. Mr. Akshay Agarwal : Vice-President

3. Mr. Madhusudan Gupta : Immediate Past President

4. Mr. Rajesh Agarwal*

5. Mr.Abraham Philip

6. Mr.Anwar Hashim

7. Dr. Baiju Ramachandran*

8. Mr.Chirag J Shah

9. Mr. K B Rajan

10. Mr. Kurian Jose*

11. Mr. P Vaidyanathan

12. Mr. Deepak Kumar Shetty

13. Mr. T R Sikhilesan

14. Mr. Rajkumar Gupta

15. Mr. Shabbir H Kapasi

16. Mr. Vikash Kumar Singhal*

17. Mr. Vikas Agarwal

18. Mr. Jinesh Dagli #

19. Mr.Anand Kishor #

20. Mr. Suraj Muralidharan#

21. Mr. Sathish Bhardwaj

22. Mr. Ommen Philip#

23. Mr.Ketan Joshi#

The following gentlemen were nominated by the Affiliated Associations to represent

them on the reconstituted Committee of the Chamber

1. Mr. Chetan D Shah - Cochin Coir Merchants’Association

2. Mr. Suraj Muralidharan - Cochin Custom Brokers’Association

3. Mr. Ommen Philip - Cochin Hill Produce Merchants Association

4. Mr. ShivKumar Singh - Cochin Oil Merchants’Association

5. Mr. Ketan Joshi - Cochin Rubber Merchants’Association

6. Mr. V F Pious - Grain Merchants’Association

7. Mr. Anand Kishor - India Pepper & Spice Trade Association

8. Mr. Jinesh Dagli - Tea Buyers Association

9. Mr. N K Agarwal - Cochin Goods Transporters Association

10. Mr. Alfy Cyriac - Kerala Handicraft Dealers and Manufacturer’sAssociation

*Elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 30.09.2019 for a three-year term.

# Representatives of the Affiliated Association to the Committee on 30.10.2018.

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Committee Meetings

There were 12 meetings of the Committee during the year under report.

Sub-Committees

The Committee of the Chamber at their meeting held on 31.10.2019 reconstituted the various Committees of

the Chamber for the year 2019 - 2020.

Membership Development Committee

1. Mr. Vikas Agarwal Chairman

2. Mr. K.B.Rajan

3. Mr. T R Sikhileshan

4. Dr. Baiju Ramachandran

Staff, Civic & Media Forum Committee

1. Mr. Anwar Hashim Chairman

2. Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta

3. Mr. Shabeer H Kapasi

4. Mr. Abraham Philip

Finance Committee

1. Mr. P Vaidyanathan Chairman

2. Mr. Rajesh Agarwal

3. Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta

4. Mr. Chirag J Shah

Trade Facilitation Committee

1. Mr. Kurian Jose Chairman

2. Mr. Anand Kishor

3. Mr. Rajkumar Gupta

4. Mr. Vikash Kumar Singhal

New Initiatives, Strategic Planning & Events Committee

1. Mr. Deepak Kumar Shetty Chairman

2. Mr. Vikas Agarwal

3. Mr. Vikash Kumar Singhal

4. Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta

5. Mr. Rajkumar Gupta

Taxation Committee

1. Mr. R. Mohandas Chairman

2. Dr. Baiju Ramachandran

3. Mr. Chirag J Shah

4. Mr. K. Ramaswamy

5. Mr. Manoj Kamath M

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The President and the Vice President will be ex-officio members in all the above Committees.

Chamber’s Representatives on Public Bodies:

Cochin Customs Advisory Committee : Mr. P Vaidyanathan

Cochin Customs Public Grievance Committee : Mr. T.R.Shikleshan

Mr. P.Vaidyanathan

Cochin Dock Safety Committee : Mr. T.R.Shikleshan

Cochin Port Users’ Committee : Mr. P Vaidyanathan

Kerala State Productivity Council : Mr. Rajesh Agarwal

Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee : Mr. Abraham Phiilp

Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee (preventive):Mr. Abraham Phiilp

Kerala State GST Consultative Committee : Mr. Manoj Kamath

District Level GST Consultative Committee,Kochi: : Mr. R Mohandas

Cochin Port Lease Holders Association : Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta

Merchant Navy : Mr. Deepak Kumar Shetty

DRUCC : Dr. Baiju Ramachandran Mr. Rajkumar Gupta

Headload Workers Welfare Board : Mr. Rajkumar Gupta

DGFT : Mr. Anwar Hashim

Willingdon Island Parking Yard : Mr. Rajesh Agarwal

The Committee approved the above.

DISHA Trustees

1 .Mr. Madhusudan Gupta Convener

2. Mr. Sunny Malayil President

3. Mr.Akshay Agarwal Vice President

4. Mr. Nishesh Shah

5. Mr. Vikash Kumar Singhal

6. Mr. Rajesh Agarwal

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Retiring Committee Members

At the forth coming Annual General Meeting, the following Committee Members will retire by rotation.

1. Mr. Madhusudan Gupta

2. Mr. Akshay Garwal

3. Mr. Anwar Hashim

4. Mr. Abraham Philip

5. Mr. K.B.Rajan

6. Mr. Rakumar Gupta

7. Mr. Sathish Bharadwaj

Membership

At the commencement of the year, there were 395 members on the rolls of the Chamber. There were 23

new admissions. Thus, at the close of the year the membership stood at 395.

Annual Session

The 123rd Annual Session of the Chamber was held on October 12, 2020 at 7.00 p.m. Due to Covid 19 protocols the

meeting was done as Webinar. Around 374 delegates attended the program. The session was inaugurated by Mr.

M.A Yusuff Ali, Chairman & Managing Director, Lulu Group. ICCI Export Awards for excellence in export under

various categories were presented on the occasion. M K Mehta Memorial awards were also given out during

the Annual Session. The Chamber honored the outgoing President Mr. Sunny L Malayil with a memento.

Highlights of the Activities

Mr. Sunny L Malayil took over as the New President of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin for

the year 2019-2020 at the AGM held on 30.09.2019 at the Chamber Hall. He succeeded Mr.Madhusdhan Gupta

and Mr. Akshay Agarwal was elected as the Vice-President of the Chamber.

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Interactive sessions, Meetings and Gatherings:

17.10.19 – Invite from Chief Minister Office - President received an invite for Dinner from Chief

Minister’s office with regard to the visit of King William Alexander – Queen Maxima of the Kingdom

of Netherlands.

24.10.2019 – Gratuity Transfer to LIC session - Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in

association with LIC of India organized an awareness program on gratuity transfer to LIC. ICCI

President Mr. Sunny L Malayil inaugurated the event. Mr. K. Suresh, Senior Branch Manager

(Pension and Group Schemes) explained the various schemes and benefits of gratuity. Vice

President Mr.Akshay Agarwal conveyed the vote of thanks.

02.11.2019 –Clean Kochi, Green Kochi - A stakeholder meeting on waste water management

and sanitation through a scientific sewage collection and treatment system was organized in

association with CSML.

The people present were Standing Committee Chairman Ms. Shiny Mathew, Councilors Mr. Ashraf,

Ms. Zeenath Rasheed, Opposition leader Mr. K.J. Antony, President Mr. Sunny L Malayil, Mr.

K.J.Sohan etc. The team from CSML explained how the project would be taken forward. Tried to get

suggestions/feedbacks from local persons on the project.

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09.11.2019: Obituary of Mr. Lakshman P S. employee of ICCI. He was in service for 22 years

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11.11.19 – President Mr. Sunny L Malayil attended the Maulana Azad Education award

distribution

11.11.19 – Revamping the Glory of Fort Cochin Heritage - HATS in association with ICCI

organized a meeting on revamping the glory of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry Heritage. The event

was inaugurated by President Mr. Sunny L Malayil. The session was taken forward by Mr. Biley

Menon Architect who explained the various changes seen across west Kochi. Mr. Shivaduttan,

President HATS, Mr. K.J.Sohan, Ex Mayor were present for the program.

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12.11.2019 – ICCI Press meet - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil invited the press of west Kochi for

a press meet. He briefed on the various initiatives ICCI will be doing in during his tenure. Past

President Mr. Madhusudan Gupta and secretary attended the meeting. The meeting was followed

by Q&A session and Lunch.

15.11.19 – Technologies for Operational Efficiency & Growth - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil

and Vice President Mr. Akshay Agarwal attended the event organized by Dun & Bradstreet. Topic

for the day was “Technologies for Operational Efficiency & Growth”. The event was at Taj Gateway

Hotel.

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20.11.19 – Cochin Port Cruise Tourism Helicopter Ride - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil, Vice

President Mr. Akshay Agarwal and Past President Mr. Madhusudan Gupta took part in the inaugural

programme of Cochin port initiative to promote cruise tourism in Cochin port. The helicopter ride

was for 15 minutes.

18.11.19 – Pledge to preserve the Heritage of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry - Vice President

Mr. Akshay Agarwal and Secretary attended the event organized by HATS to preserve the heritage

of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry. The lighting of candle was done by Mr. Akshay Agarwal. Pledge

to preserve the heritage was also taken during the program. Local associations and homestay

owners participated in the program.

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23.11.19 – Cochin Carnival AGM - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil attended the AGM of cochin

Carnival committee at RTO bungalow. Sub Collector Mr Snehil Kumar chaired the meeting. It was

conveyed by the Sub-Collector that this year New Year celebrations should be focused on clean and

safe Kochi. Local clubs and associations took part in the meeting and conveyed about the various

programmes that will be performed during the celebrations.

27.11.19 – Interactive Session with Mr. Goutam Gupta - ICCI organized an interactive session

with Mr. Goutam Gupta, Traffic Manager, Cochin port. The welcome address was said by the

President Mr. Sunny L Malayil. Mr. Goutam Gupta, Mr. Jimmy George and Mr. Raj Vinod addressed

the gathering on the various developments in Cochin Port. Vice President Mr. Akshay Agarwal said

the vote of thanks.

05.12.2019 – Cochin Carnival Press Meet - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil chaired the press meet organized by the Cochin carnival committee at the press club.

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08.12.19 – Ceremony of Peace - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil attended the programme “Ceremony of Peace” organized by Cochin carnival committee and Navy. The program was inaugurated by Soumini Jain, Mayor. Mr. Snehil Kumar IAS, Sub collector and various other dignitaries were present for the program.

15.12.2019 – Cochin Carnival Inauguration - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil officially chaired the Cochin Carnival inauguration starting with the flag hoisting ceremony of all clubs who are taking

part in Carnival.

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20.12.2019 – Women Empowerment Program - ICCI organized a program for women at the

chamber hall. The speakers were Ms. Diwia Thomas, Managing Director, Papertrail, Ms. May Joy,

Managing Director, Ziva Maternity Wear and Ms. Indu Menon, Managing Director, Kara Ventures.

The speakers shared their experience on how they attained their goals and gave lot of tips on how

to do business. Mrs. Manju Sunny addressed the inaugural speech and Mrs. Chanchal Akshay said

the vote of thanks. Around 70 women from different field attended the event.

06.01.2020 – GST Facilitation Committee Meeting - Taxation Committee chairman Mr. Manoj

Kammath attended the GST facilitation committee meeting at Trivandrum. The meeting was

chaired by Finance Minister Mr. Thomas Issac. It was a very much appreciated interactive session.

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10.01.2020 – Ascend 2020 - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil attended the event organized by Kerala

Government on Rebuild Kerala Initiative. The session focused on how to take forward their new

initiative “Nammal Namukkayi” programme.

26.01.2020– Republic Day Celebration - Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Celebrated

the 71st Republic day at the chamber and Children’s Park. The flag was hoisted by President Mr.

Sunny L Malayil at the Children’s Park and chamber premises. ICCI board of directors, Disha

students and parents, Past presidents and well wishers attended the function.

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27.01.2020– International Customs Day Celebration - President Mr. Sunny L Malayil attended

the Customs day celebrations at Tribal Complex. The program was inaugurated by Mr. P.N Rao,

Principal Chief Commissioner.

04.02.2020 – Union Budget 2020-21: "Critical Analysis and Way forward for Indian

Economy“ - ICCI partnered with FICCI for the Special budget session on Union Budget 2020-21:

"Critical Analysis and Way forward for Indian Economy“ at Hotel Avenue Regent. Dr. Rudra Sen

Sarma, Professor & Dean Economics, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode, Dr. V K

Vijayakumar, Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, and Shri. Sreejith Kuniyil,

Director, Capitaire Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Kochi were the speakers for the session. Shri. Deepak L

Aswani, Co-Chair, FICCI Kerala State Council, Shri. Sunny L Malayil, President, Indian Chamber of

Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Shri. G. Karthikeyan, President, Kerala Merchants Chamber of

Commerce (KMCC) addressed their views on the budget.

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22.04.2020 – Webinar on “Post Corona Economy” - ICCI organized a webinar on “Post corona Economy – Special reference to Kerala”. President Sunny L Malayil addressed the presidential speech. The key note speaker was Dr. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services Ltd. The Q&A session was followed after the speech. The conclusion remarks was addressed by Mr. Akshay Agarwal, Vice President. The webinar was around 1.30 hours and approx. 29 persons took part in the webinar.

30.04.2020 – COVID 19 relief Kit Distribution - Relief Kit was distributed to Press club members due to the difficulties faced by the outbreak of COVID 19. President Mr. Sunny L Malayil handed over the kits to media persons. The Kit was essential items worth Rs.1000/-.

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19.05.2020 – Webinar on “Frugal Approach on Technology” - ICCI in association with WTC organized a webinar on “Frugal Approach on Technology Innovation in Enterprises”. Key note speaker was Mr.Joseph Olassa, CEO Ignitho Technologies, Vice president Mr. Akshay Agarwal, introduced the speaker. The Q&A session was followed after the speech. The webinar was around 1.00 hour and approx. 52 persons took part in the webinar.

20.05.2020 – Webinar on “Mega Stimulus 2020” – ICCI organized a webinar on “Mega Stimulus 2020, Will the impact be mega too”. Key note speaker was Mr.T.S.Anantharaman, Former Chairman Catholic Syrian Bank, Director Kalayan Jewellers, President Mr. Sunny L Malayil, welcomed the speaker. Mr. Ananatharaman shared his views and opinions on the 20 lakh crore relief measures announced by the government. The Q&A session was followed after the speech. Board director Mr. Vikas Agarwal addressed the conclusion remarks. The webinar was around 1.00 hour and approx. 55 persons took part in the webinar.

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24.06.2020 – The renovated board room of the chamber was inaugurated by the past presidents Mr. Anwar Hashim, Mr. Abraham Philip, Mr. K.B. Rajan, Mr Rajkumar Gupta, Mr. Rajesh Agarwal and Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta. All committee members were present to grace the occasion.

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14.07.2020 – Webinar on “Cochin Port Trust – Strategies for post covid era”. ICCI organized a webinar “Cochin Port Trust – Strategies for post covid era”. Key note speaker was Dr. M Beena IAS, Chairman Cochin Port Trust. President Mr. Sunny L Malayil, welcomed the speaker. Dr. M Beena shared the strategies planned by Cochin port for new few years. The Q&A session was followed after the speech. Vice President Mr. Akshay Agarwal addressed the conclusion remarks. The webinar was around 1.00 hour and approx. 70 persons took part in the webinar.

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12.08.2020 - ICCI organized a Webinar on “Fact Ltd – Strategies during the covid and post covid times for survival. Key note speaker was Mr. Kishor Rungta, Chairman and Managing Director. FACT Ltd. President Mr. Sunny L Malayil, welcomed the speaker. Mr. Kishor Rungta shared the strategies planned by FACT Ltd and how they attained profit in last FY 2019-2020. The Q&A session was followed after the speech. Vice President Mr. Akshay Agarwal addressed the conclusion remarks. The webinar was around 1 hour and 110 and persons took part in the webinar.

15.08.2020 – Independence Day Celebration - Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Celebrated the 74th Independence Day at the chamber and Childrens Park. The flag was hoisted by President Mr. Sunny L Malayil at the Children’s Park and at the chamber premises. Past presidents, well-wishers and ICCI Staff attended the function.

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The President attended various meetings of the following:

1. Cochin Port Lease holders Association

2. The Cochin Carnival Committee

3. Cochin Education Society

Mr.Abraham Philip and Mr. P.Vaidyanathan attended the meeting of Safety Committee, Regional

Advisory Committee, Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee, Public Grievance Committee,

Cochin Port Trust and Customs held from time to time. Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta attended all the Cochin

port lease holder meetings. Mr. Baiju Ramachandran attended the DRUCC meetings in Trivandrum as

well.

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DISHA

21.12.11.2019 - The exhibition cum sale on DISHA products was conducted and students celebrated Christmas. The students took part in different dances and programmes.

15.01.2020 - The organic farming in association with Agriculture Department was restarted on 15th January and the students were made to plant small plants. The watering and taking care of the plants were given to DISHA students and teachers.

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20.02.2020 - A dental camp was organized by ICCI in association with Dr. Firoz at DISHA. All students were screened.

20.04.2020 – COVID 19 relief Kit Distribution - Relief Kit was distributed to DISHA students family due to the difficulties faced by the outbreak of COVID 19. Disha Convenor Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta and Chairman Mr. Sunny L Malayil handed over the kits to parents. The Kit was essential items worth Rs.1000/-.

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Secretarial Assistance

The Chamber continued to attend to the secretarial work of the Cochin Rubber Merchants’Association, the Grain Merchants’Association and the Tea Buyers Association during the year under report.

Membership in other Organizations

The Chamber continued to be a subscribing member of the following organizations:

1. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi

2. Federation of Indian Export Organization, Willingdon Island

3. Cochin Port Lease Holders’Association, Cochin.

Winners of ICCI Export Awards for 2018-2019:

Messrs. St. Mary’s Cashew Factory –Cashew Kernels

Messrs. Mangala Marine Exim India Private Limited –Marine Products

Messrs.Akay Flavours and Aromatics Private Limited –Spices Products

Messrs. Nedspice Processing Co Limited–Spice Exports

Messrs. JFK International Limited –Tea Exports

Messrs Alleppey Company Limited -Coir & Coir Products

Messrs. Marine Hydrocolloids –General Category - Agar Agar

Messrs. J N Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd – 1st

Most Valued Customer

Messrs. K V Agencies- 2nd

Most Valued Customer

Winners of K R Mehta Memorial Inter-Collegiate Essay Competition

FIRST - Ms. Nafisa Ourangasib (MES College, Marampilly)

SECOND - Ms. Christina Joshy (Sacred Heart College,Thevara)

THIRD - Ms. Mary Catherine (St. Alberts College, Kochi)

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Past Presidents of the Chamber

Haji Abdul Sakoor Haji EssaSait 1897-1904

Haji Abdulla Haji Adam Sait 1905-1917

Mr. Abdul Sathar Haji Moosa Sait 1917-1922

Mr. Ramjee Cooverjee Pathak 1922-1924

Haji Essa Haji Moosa Sait 1924-1927

Mr. Abdul Latiff Oomer Sait 1927-1930

Mr. Hirjee Khiraj Sait 1930-1934

Mr. Adam Hasham Sait 1934-1937

Mr. Popatlal Goverdhan Lalan 1937-1938

Haji Abdul Karim Haji Abdul Latiff 1938-1939

Mr. N Govinda Pai 1939-1940

Mr. Adam Hasham Sait 1940-1941

Mr. Popatlal Goverdhan Lalan 1941-1945

Mr. Abdul Rehman Haji Ebrahim Cassam 1945-1947

Mr. Kerala Varma Thampuran 1947-1949

Mr. A R Abdul Hameed 1949-1950

Mr. Amritlal Goverdhan Lalan 1950-1951

Mr. N Govinda Pai 1951-1954

Mr. Girdhardas Jairam Asher 1954-1956

Mr. L D Kilikar 1956-1960

Mr. Kantilal Raychand Mehta 1960-1961

Mr.O J Khona 1961-1962

Mr. Jos T Mookken 1962-1963

Dr SB Rao 1963-1964

Mr. P Achuthan Pillai 1964-1965

Mr. T C Varkey 1965-1966

Mr. D B Khona 1966-1967

Mr. S S Koder 1967-1968

Mr. S J Asher 1968-1969

Mr. D A Kamath 1969-1970

Mr. K Narayana Menon 1970-1971

Mr. A C Raghava Menon 1971-1972

Mr. Ahmed Usman Sait 1972-1973

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Mr. T Tharanath Shet 1973-1974

Mr. T Koshy 1974-1975

Mr. Abhay kumar A Lalan 1975-1976

Mr. Kailash Gupta 1976-1977

Mr. A V Saraf 1977-1978

Mr. K M K Abdulla 1978-1979

Mr. A Madhavan 1979-1980

Mr. David T Mookken 1980-1981

Mr. C C Joseph 1981-1982

Mr. N P Ouseph 1982-1983

Mr. V P Vijayan Menon 1983-1984

Mr. A Gopakumar 1984-1985

Mr. Dilip K Mehta 1985-1986

Mr. A Ravindranath 1986-1987

Mr. M BhaskerKini 1987-1988

Mr. V V Job 1988-1989

Mr. RiazAhmed 1989-1990

Mr. Viresh D Khona 1990-1991

Mr. VT Alexander 1991-1992

Mr. T Vidyasagar 1992-1993

Mr. Viswanath Agarwal 1993-1994

Mr. Jai Prakash Goyl 1994-1995

Mr. Sadiq H Kapasi 1995-1996

Mr. T Vidyasagar (Centenary Year) 1996-1997

Mr. G P Goyal 1997-1998

Mr. Shivkumar Agarwal 1998-1999

Mr. Abraham Philip 1999-2000

Mr. Anwar hashim 2000-2001

Mr. N Radhakrishnan 2001-2002

Mr. Bharat N Khona 2002-2003

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Mr. P M Muraleedharan 2003-2004

Mr. K S Sebastian 2004-2005

Mr. Balagopala B Pai 2005-2006

Mr. K Retnan 2006-2007

Mr. R Mohandas 2007-2008

Mr. Anilkumar N Prabhu 2008-2009

Mr. Jasbir Singh Chawla 2009-2010

Mr. P Prathapachandran 2010-2011

Mr. P L Prakash James 2011-2012

Mr. Nishesh Shah 2012-2013

Mr. AA Abdul Azeez 2013-2014

Mr. Rajkumar Gupta 2014-2015

Mr. K B Rajan 2015-2016

Mr. V Ramalingam 2016-2017

Mr. Rajesh Agarwal

Mr. Madhusudhan Gupta

2017-2018

2018-2019

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Directors’ responsibility statement

The Directors hereby confirm that: · In the preparation of the annual accounts for financial year ended March 31, 2020, the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

· TheDirectorshaveselectedsuchaccountingpoliciesandappliedthemconsistentlyand made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the Financial Year 2019–2020 and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period.

· The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets

of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

· The Directors have prepared the annual accounts for financial year ended March 31,

2020 on a going concern basis. · The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

Details in respect of frauds reported by Auditors under sub section (12) of Section 143 other than

those which are reportable to the Central Government.

Auditors have not reported any fraud during the year under review.

Explanations or comments by the Board on every qualifications, reservation or adverse remark

or disclaimer made by (a) the auditor in his report, (b) the secretarial auditor in his report.

There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors’ report which require any

clarification/explanation. Provisions regarding secretarial audit report are not applicable to the company.

The state of the company’s affairs.

For the Financial Year 2019-20, the Chamber has earned total income of Rs. 86,17,841.29 and Net

Profit of Rs. 5,65,325.02. The Board will take all efforts to increase Profit in the coming years.

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Amounts, which are proposed to carry to any reserves

No amount was proposed to be carried forward as reserves and surplus for the FY 2019-2020

Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the company which

have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial

statements relate and the date of the report

No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company occurred between the

end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate and the date of this report.

Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo.

Since the Chamber is not engaged in energy intensive unit, the energy consumption isvery marginal and

hence the information as per Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013in respect of conservation of

energy and technology absorption during the period under report may be treated as nil.

Earnings in foreign currency: Rs.NIL

Expenditure in foreign currency: Rs.NIL

Statutory Auditors

M/s. Kaimal& Co., Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a

period of five years at the annual general meeting held on 30thSeptember 2019.

Detailsofsignificantandmaterialorderspassedbytheregulatorsorcourtsortribunals impacting the

going concern status and company’s operations in future

No major and material orders have been passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going

concern status and company’s operation in future.

Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Provision, Prohibition and

Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Chamber does not have an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements

of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition&Redressal) Act, 2013.

No Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual

harassment. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during

the calendar year:

No of complaints received: Nil No of complaints disposed off: NA

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CON C L U S I O N

In conclusion, the Committee place on record the valuable help, assistance, co-operation and

guidance received by them from the Members of the Chamber during their term of office. The Committee

also places on record with appreciation the work done by the Secretariat for the successful conduct of the

affairs of the Chamber.

Note: Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a Section 8 company having no share

capital.Thedetailsrequiredtobefurnishedpursuanttosubsections(a),(d),(e),(g),(h),(k), (n), (o) and (p) of

Section 134(3) and Sections 67(3)(c), 129(3), 177(1), 177(9), 197(14) and 204 of the Companies Act,

2013 and the matters to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 8 and 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014

may be treated as nil or not applicable.

For and on behalf of the Managing Committee

of Indian Chamber of Commerce &

Industry.

Kochi

September 10, 2020

SD/-

Sunny L Malayil

PRESIDENT