Who We Are

AICCI was established on the auspicious day of 3rd August 1982 with the main objectives of “Unity is Strength”, to promote and protect the interests of Trade, Commerce and Industries in the Tuticorin region.

The seed of AICCI was sown on 03.08.1982 at Spic Sagar Sadan, Tuticorin and an ad-hoc committee headed by Shri. PSS. Krishnamurthy as ad-hoc President.

AICCI was established with the main objectives of “Unity is Strength” to promote and protect the interests of Trade, Commerce and Industries in the Tuticorin region on the auspicious day of Aadi Perukku, the 3rd August 1982. Since then, with the dedication and untiring works of the past Presidents & Secretaries, the AICCI has grown steadily year by year from a small group of members to 450 members as on today.



(Late) Shri. PSTS. Thiraviaratnam & (Late) Shri. PSS. Krishnamurthy was the first President & General Secretary for the period from 1982-1986 and they anchored the chamber in the correct place to the services of people in this region. After some others as presidents, under the leadership of (Late) Shri. PSS. Krishnamoorthy from the year 1988 as President, AICCI was started functioning on its own building which was purchased with valuable contributions from our members, Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank and SPIC Ltd. The building was remodeled with three meeting halls(A.C) namely “AVM Jewellers hall”, ”SPIC hall”, ”TMB Mini-Conference hall” with Chamber’s office.

Purpose & Aim

AICCI has been functioning on the scope of increasing the members, enhancement of the strategic advantage of the region, increasing trade activity and economic growth.

Elected Member

AICCI is organized by the office bearers elected by the Executive Committee members once in two years and headed by a President. The office bearers consist of a Secretary General, three Vice Presidents, three Joint Secretaries, a Treasurer and an Administrative Secretary. To support the core members, 48 nos. of Executive Committee members are nominated. Further, to provide more expertise in key business sectors or to represent the interests of AICCI members from the various regions in Tuticorin, the following committees are formed.

  • Taxation Committee
  • Shipping trade Committee
  • Export /Import Committee
  • Road & Rail Network & City Connectivity Committee
  • Tuticorin City Development Works Committee
  • Small Scale Industries Development Committee
  • Traders Welfare Committee
  • Next Generation Forum
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