Six Decades of Leadership · 1966 – 2026

Past Presidents

Every president who has led the Chamber since its founding — the torchbearers of trade and industry in Kalyana Karnataka.

Diamond Jubilee · 28 · 29 · 30 November 2026 (Sat, Sun & Mon) · Kalaburagi

The Presidential Line

From 1966 to the Diamond Jubilee

Nineteen presidents across six decades have shaped KKCCI — from founding President Sri H. M. Kheny to today's leadership taking the Chamber into its 60th year.

Sri Bhagwandas Tapadia

Sri Bhagwandas Tapadia

President

1974 – 1975

Sri Srinivas Rao Raghoji

Sri Srinivas Rao Raghoji

President

1976 – 1979

Sri Shankarlal Gilda

Sri Shankarlal Gilda

President

1980 – 1981

Sri G. R. Patil

Sri G. R. Patil

President

1982 – 1985

Sri Galangalppa Patil

Sri Galangalppa Patil

President

1986 – 1987

Sri S. B. Khuba

Sri S. B. Khuba

President

1988 – 1990

Sri Ramgopal K. Malu

Sri Ramgopal K. Malu

President

1990 – 1992

Sri S. S. Patil

Sri S. S. Patil

President

1992 – 1994

Sri B. G. Patil

Sri B. G. Patil

President

1995 – 1997

Sri Amarnath Patil

Sri Amarnath Patil

President

2002 – 2004

Sri Suresh G. Nandyal

Sri Suresh G. Nandyal

President

2004 – 2006

Sri Umakant B. Nigudgi

Sri Umakant B. Nigudgi

President

2006 – 2010 · 2012 – 2014

Sri Gopalkrishna V. Raghoji

Sri Gopalkrishna V. Raghoji

President

2010 – 2012

Sri Radhakrishna S. Raghoji

Sri Radhakrishna S. Raghoji

President

2014 – 2016

Sri Somashekar G. Tengli

Sri Somashekar G. Tengli

President

2016 – 2018

Sri Amarnath C. Patil

Sri Amarnath C. Patil

President

2018 – 2020

Sri Prashanth S. Manakar

Sri Prashanth S. Manakar

President

2021 – 2023

Sri Shashikanth B. Patil

Sri Shashikanth B. Patil

President

2023 – 2025

Leading the Diamond Jubilee

Source: Founders & Past Presidents, kkcciklb.com/about-us · also featured in the Founders' Day 2025 Magazine

Be part of the Diamond Jubilee

Six decades of legacy — three days of celebration. 28 · 29 · 30 November 2026 (Sat, Sun & Mon) at SAC Building, MRMC College, Sedam Road, Kalaburagi.

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