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மதராஸ் வணிகத்துறை மற்றும் தொழிற்சங்கத்தின் புதிய தலைவர் மற்றும் துணைத் தலைவர்களின் தேர்தல் – 2024-26

மதராஸ் வணிகத்துறை மற்றும் தொழிற்சங்கத்தின் 188-ஆவது ஆண்டு பொதுக்கூட்டம் 2024 ஜூலை 29 அன்று சென்னையில் உள்ள ஐடிசி கிராண்ட் சோலா ஹோட்டலில் நடைபெற்றது. இதில் செம்பிளாஸ்ட் சன்மார் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத்தின் மேலாண்மை இயக்குநர் திரு. ராம்குமார் சங்கர் அவர்கள் தலைவராகவும், டெல்பி டிவிஎஸ் டெக்னாலஜிஸ் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத்தின் தலைவர் திரு. ஏ. விஸ்வநாதன் அவர்கள் துணைத் தலைவராகவும் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர்.
தலைமையுரையில் திரு. ராம்குமார் சங்கர் அவர்கள், “மதராஸ் வணிகத்துறையினரின் பொறுப்பை உணர்ந்து, நமது மாநிலமான தமிழ்நாட்டின் தொழில் மேம்பாட்டிற்கான மகத்தான நோக்கத்திற்காக தொடர்ந்து சிறப்பாக செயற்படுவோம். நமது மாநிலம் இந்திய மாநிலங்களில் #1 இடத்தை அடையும் பாதையில் தொடர்ந்து பயணிக்க நாங்கள் நமது முழுமையான முயற்சியையும் செலுத்துவோம்” எனக் கூறினார்.
மேற்கண்ட தகவல்களை உங்களின் மதிப்புமிக்க ஊடகத்தில் சிறப்பாக வெளியிட உதவினால் மிகவும் நன்றாக இருக்கும். அவர்களின் புகைப்படங்கள் உங்களுக்காக இணைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

EV30@30 Envisioning Sustainable Electric Vehicle Adoption

The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in association with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, hosted a roundtable discussion titled “EV30@30: Envisioning Sustainable Electric Vehicle Adoption.” The event featured Ms. Alessandra Carreon, Commissioner of the Michigan Public Service Commission, U.S., as the main speaker.

Mr. T.R. Kesavan, President of the Madras Chamber, opened the session with an insightful discussion on the current trends in the electric vehicle (EV) industry and the significant progress in Tamil Nadu. He emphasized the importance of enhancing infrastructure to promote higher EV adoption and urged the government to prioritize this crucial component for the industry’s continued growth and success.

Mr. Vishnu Venugopalan IAS, MD & CEO of Guidance, delivered the keynote address, outlining Tamil Nadu’s comprehensive strategy for sustainable EV adoption, battery circularity, and fostering a robust EV ecosystem. He highlighted the State’s dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility.

Mr. Chris Hodges, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, expressed his interest in exploring partnerships with the Indian diaspora to participate in skill development and knowledge sharing in the EV space.

Ms. Alessandra Carreon shared her experience in setting up EV infrastructure in Michigan, detailing the planning and execution of EV infrastructure models and the valuable learnings from the process.

The discussion was well-attended by business leaders and academia with a vested interest in the future of electric vehicles

The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry Hosts Fourth Edition of “Phygital 2024: Securing your Business Information in the Digital Era of Cloud & AI”

The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry successfully held the fourth edition of “Phygital 2024: Securing your Business Information in the Digital Era of Cloud & AI” on 8th July 2024. Mr T R Kesavan, President, of Madras Chamber, set the tone for the event in his inaugural address, he said, “Cyber security is moving beyond being a small part of a company’s IT component. It is moving into industries, which have traditionally not taken it seriously. In today’s connected world, cyber-security is what keeps business information safe, and ensures continuity of business.”

The Special Guest for the event for the Inaugural session, was Mr. Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, Partner at Catalincs and Former CMD of Cognizant. In his keynote address, Mr. Ramamoorthy highlighted the critical need for enhanced cyber security measures, stating, “According to a recent Forrester report, we have seen increased ransomware attacks on manufacturing and healthcare companies. Given the increased use of IoT and edge computing in areas such as autonomous vehicles and medical health devices, attacks on products, devices, and real-time systems are bound to increase. It’s not just private corporations, but governments also need to increase their cyber vigil and investments. With many national assets including energy grids and dams getting IoT enabled, governments need to up their investment in cyber preparedness and remediation efforts to protect themselves from non-state actors who are hyperactive in an increasingly polarized world.”

The day-long event hosted cyber-security experts from various industries who emphasized the importance of cyber-security in an era where Cloud and AI adoption is accelerating. The experts covered critical topics such as Digital Assets, Digital Trusts, and Strategies to protect business information.

Panel discussions provided in-depth insights on subjects like “Hidden Risks in Cloud and outsourcing your IT and IT-enabled processes”, “Managing Security Threats in your shop floor, IT & OT Automation”, and “Knowing and Complying with IT and cyber security laws and regulations.”

The audience actively engaged with the experts, gaining valuable knowledge and clarifying their queries in this increasingly crucial domain. The event underscored the growing importance of robust cyber-security measures for every company in today’s digital landscape.

RISKS AND CLAIMS by THE MADRAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a significant program titled “Lessons from Baltimore: Risks and Claims” on May 13, 2024. The event centered around extracting key insights from the maritime incident in Baltimore, with a specific focus on risks and claims, drawing comparisons to the Suez Canal blockage. This event was co-hosted by the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India and the Federation of Freight Forwarders Association in India.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Malini Shankar, IAS, Vice Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University, who emphasized the pivotal role of maritime trade, responsible for transporting 75% of global goods. Dr. Shankar emphasized the critical need for documenting such maritime incidents, noting their frequency and the imperative to learn from them. She stressed, “Maintaining documentation of these incidents is essential for understanding legal and policy implications, safeguarding human interests, and preventing future disasters.”

The panel discussion, chaired by Mr. S N Srikanth, CEO & Senior Partner of Hauer Associates, provided a comprehensive overview of the risks, limitations, and liabilities inherent in the maritime industry. Mr. Amitava Majumdar, Managing Partner of Bose & Mitra & Co., Mumbai, a respected expert on maritime law, discussed the challenges and available solutions for situations akin to the Baltimore incident. Mr. Majumdar highlighted the complexity of international dealings involving multiple agencies, stressing the importance of contractual law understanding for shipping stakeholders to ensure adequate protection.

Mr. Muthu Jagannath, Director of NAU Pte Ltd, Singapore, addressed claims management, advocating for preparedness and robust contingency plans within shipping companies. He emphasized the significance of maintaining strong relationships with all involved parties to facilitate swift and amicable dispute resolutions in emergency scenarios.

The event attracted shippers, exporters, importers, and industry leaders who actively participated in a Q&A session with the speakers. The event was also live-streamed nationwide to engage a broader audience.

The event is available to view on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/fsCtPZgb8ko