Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Uma Reddy Makes History as FKCCI's First Woman President
Uma Reddy has made history!
She's now the first woman to lead the FKCCI, a big business group in Karnataka, India.
She's been working in manufacturing for over 30 years and will help small and medium-sized businesses.
The FKCCI has lots of members, and Reddy wants to help them learn new tech skills and be sustainable.
Her appointment is a big deal because it shows that more women are taking charge in business.
It also shows a change in the way business is done.
Her role represents a positive shift in the trade industry.
Uma Reddy is the first female president of FKCCI in its 108-year history.
She is the Managing Director of Hitech Magnetics and Electronics Pvt Ltd.
Reddy has over three decades of experience in manufacturing.
Her leadership is expected to focus on MSMEs, startups, skill development, and sustainability.
The FKCCI represents a large number of businesses in Karnataka.
- Who
- Uma Reddy
- What
- Became the first woman president of FKCCI
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To lead the FKCCI and promote inclusivity.
- New President
- Uma Reddy
- Organization
- Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI)
- Reddy's Experience
- 30+ years in manufacturing
- Focus Areas
- MSME policy advocacy, start-up linkages, skill development, and sustainability
- Historical Significance
- First woman president in 108 years
- FKCCI Members
- Over 5,000 direct members
- Indirect Members
- About 2 lakh