History
29 th September 1836 the Madras Chamber of Commerce is formed with 18 members and Mr John Alves Arbuthnot as the Chairman at the offices of Binny & Co.
“The Mail” becomes the official organ of the Madras Chamber and the European Mercantile
Community
Golden Jubilee year is celebrated with much pomp in the presence of the Governor of Madras
The Madras Chamber was actively involved in the civic administration of the Madras Corporation
by nominating Commissioners to the civic body.
The Madras Chamber is instrumental in developing the Southern Railways arm of the Indian
Railways. It also advocated for the inclusion of a permanent member of the Railway Board.
The Madras Chamber promotes the Associated Chamber of Commerce & Industry of India
(ASSOCHAM India)
Madras Chamber celebrates 100 years with a centenary volume containing the role of the Madras Chamber in Railways, Port, Telecommunications, and other mercantile developments of Madras
The Chamber supported the formation of the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)
Madras Chamber had strongly opposed the nationalization of industries by the Government and promoted the idea of private enterprise being more beneficial for the industry
Madras Chamber elects its first Indian President – AMM Murugappa Chettiar
The Chamber was instrumental in supporting the government initiative of the Industrial Revolution of Madras
The Madras Chamber rechristened itself The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The Chamber began expanding its membership to include electronics industries, and media and advertising firms.
The Madras Chamber moves to its current premises in Karumuttu Centre, Anna Salai.
Campaigns for environmental consciousness marked the 150 years of the Madras Chamber. It also becomes a member of the Indian Arbitration Council.
Madras Chamber Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Centre (MAMC) comes into being. The Chamber was one of the first few organizations to provide arbitration services for resolving commercial disputes.
The Chamber focussed on creating programs to develop an employable workforce to match the fast-changing economic landscape.
The Madras Chamber brings in its first woman Secretary General, Ms K Saraswathi.
In its 175 th year, the Madras Chamber developed a Coffee Table book to recap its work and associations since its inception. A Skill development program is started to further its services to its
members.
2021 – Inauguration of the exclusive premises of MAMC with arbitration halls with state-of-the-art
infrastructure
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