A delegation of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries met Shri Anurag Joshi, Chief General Manager (CGM), State Bank of India (SBI), and extended a warm welcome by presenting him with a bouquet.
The meeting provided a platform for a constructive and meaningful exchange of views on strengthening banking support for Bihar’s Business and Industrial Community. Key issues relating to Trade and Industrial Development, Banking Services, Credit Facilities, and the concerns of Entrepreneurs and Businesses were discussed in detail.
The delegation highlighted the importance of closer coordination and stronger collaboration between the Chamber and SBI to facilitate access to banking services, support entrepreneurship, encourage investment and contribute to the overall economic growth of Bihar.
The delegation comprised: Vice-President Shri N.K. Thakur, Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Former President Shri Subhash Patwari, Former Vice-President Shri Ashish Shankar, and Shri Pradeep Chaurasia.
Past Events & Activities
A delegation of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries met Shri Kundan Kumar, IAS, District Magistrate, Patna. The delegation welcomed and felicitated him by presenting a bouquet.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various important issues concerning the business and industrial development of Bihar, particularly Patna, including infrastructure development, Ease of Doing Business, and matters related to the business community.
The Chamber delegation comprised Vice-President Shri N.K. Thakur, Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Former President Shri Subhash Kumar Patwari, Former Vice-President Shri Ashish Shankar, Former Secretary General Shri Pashupati Nath Pandey, and Chairman of the Organisation Sub-Committee Shri Ajay Gupta.
A delegation of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries met Shri Chandra Pratap Dwivedi, Airport Director, Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, and extended a warm welcome by presenting him with a bouquet.
The meeting provided an opportunity for a constructive and meaningful exchange of views on various important matters relating to air connectivity, business and trade activities, passenger facilities, and industrial development in Bihar. The delegation highlighted the importance of stronger air connectivity and improved airport facilities for promoting trade, investment, tourism and overall economic growth in the State.
The delegation comprised: Chamber Vice-President Shri N.K. Thakur, Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Former Vice-President Shri Ashish Shankar, Former Secretary General Shri Pashupati Nath Pandey, and Chairman of the Organisation Sub-Committee Shri Ajay Gupta.
The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at the premises of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries. Chamber President Shri P.K. Agrawal proudly hoisted the National Flag, marking the occasion with a strong sense of unity, pride and commitment to the nation.
The celebration was graced by the presence of the office-bearers and members of the Chamber, who came together to honour the spirit of freedom and reaffirm their commitment towards the progress, prosperity and economic development of Bihar and India.
A delegation of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, at his residential office and felicitated him by presenting a bouquet.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed various important issues related to the Economic and Industrial Development of Bihar. Detailed discussions were held on the Bihar Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026; Bihar MSME Policy, 2026; Conversion of Leased Land allotted by BIADA into Freehold Ownership subject to certain conditions; Patliputra Greenfield Satellite Township; and Bihar Building Bye-Laws, 2026.
The delegation comprised Chamber President Shri P.K. Agrawal, Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Hony. Treasurer Shri Rajesh Jain, Former President Shri Subhash Kumar Patwari, Former Vice-President Shri Ashish Shankar, Chairman of the Infrastructure Sub-Committee Shri A.K.P. Sinha, and Chairman of the Organisation Sub-Committee Shri Ajay Gupta.
A delegation of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries paid a courtesy visit to Shri Sagar Kumar, IPS, Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Patna, at his office. On the occasion, the delegation felicitated him with a bouquet and conveyed its best wishes for his new responsibilities.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for a constructive interaction on traffic management and issues affecting the business and commercial community of Patna.
The delegation comprised: Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Secretary General, Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries; Shri Ashish Shankar, Former Vice-President; Shri Pashupati Nath Pandey, Former Secretary General; and Shri Ajay Gupta, Executive Committee Member.
An important meeting and interaction was held at the Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries with Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Government of India, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey. The meeting provided an opportunity for meaningful dialogue on issues of importance to the business, industry and mining sectors of Bihar.
Chamber President Shri P.K. Agrawal seated on the dais; on his left, Hon’ble Union Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Hon’ble MLA Shri Sanjay Saraogi, Chamber Vice-President Shri N.K. Thakur, and Shri Vishal Tekriwal; and on his right, Chamber Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain.
Bihar Chamber organised an interactive meeting of the Entrepreneurs and Business Community of Bihar with Dr. D. Sudhakar Rao, IRS, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Bihar-Jharkhand) was held at the Chamber premises.
Chamber President Shri P.K. Agrawal seated on the dais; on his left, Dr. D. Sudhakar Rao, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Bihar-Jharkhand), Ms. Rinku Singh, Income Tax Commissioner, Shri K.L. Kanak, and Shri Md. Shadab Ahmad; and on his right, Chamber Vice-President Shri N.K. Thakur, Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Hony. Treasurer Shri Rajesh Jain, and Former President Shri Subhash Kumar Patwari.
Shri P. K. Agrawal, President of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries, along with Executive Committee Member Shri Sumit Kumar, met the Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at his office in Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi. They requested him to issue a commemorative postage stamp to mark the Chamber’s Centenary Year. The Minister was warmly honoured with a bouquet and a shawl.
The Hon’ble Minister had a meaningful discussion on trade and industry in Bihar and shared the steps being taken by the Ministry of Communications to support ease of doing business. He also mentioned that his family was associated with the establishment of the Madhya Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries in 1902, and he understands the important role Chambers play in economic growth. During the conversation, he appreciated how Bihar’s Madhubani painting has earned global recognition, just like Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh.
The delegation invited him to attend the Chamber’s Centenary Celebrations as a distinguished guest. He kindly accepted the invitation and assured that he would visit Patna in September after the Parliament session.
A delegation from the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries met the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, at his office in Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. The delegation honoured him with a bouquet, a shawl, and the Chamber’s coffee table book.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on industry and trade in Bihar. The Hon’ble Minister informed the delegation about the Government of India’s ambitious scheme “BHAVYA” (Bharat Industrial Development Scheme) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore. The scheme aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and develop 100 investment-ready, plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.
The delegation also invited the Hon’ble Minister to grace the Chamber’s ongoing Centenary Celebrations as a distinguished guest. He graciously accepted the invitation and assured that he would visit Patna in the month of September.
The delegation comprised President Shri P. K. Agrawal along with Executive Committee Members CA Arun Kumar and Shri Sumit Kumar.
A delegation from the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries met the Hon’ble Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, at her office in Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. The delegation invited her to grace the Chamber’s Centenary Celebrations as a distinguished guest and also requested the issuance of a commemorative coin to mark the occasion. The Hon’ble Minister kindly assured that she would consider the invitation.
The delegation honoured her with a bouquet, a shawl, and the Chamber’s coffee table book as a mark of respect.
The Hon’ble Minister had a detailed discussion with the delegation regarding industry and trade in Bihar. She expressed her satisfaction over the State’s industrial progress and assured all possible support and guidance to further accelerate industrial development in the State.
The delegation included Chamber President Shri P. K. Agrawal, Vice President Shri N. K. Thakur, Secretary General Shri Mukesh Kumar Jain, Past President Shri Subhash Kumar Patwari, and Executive Committee Members Shri Sumit Kumar and CA Arun Kumar.
