Established in 1917, FTCCI represents over 3,000 direct members and 160 associations, reaching an indirect membership base of 25,000+ businesses
Hyderabad, July 15, 2025 — Rachakonda Ravi Kumar, a well-known technocrat and industrialist, is elected president, while K.K. Maheshwari, a fintech professional and entrepreneur, as senior vice president of The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) for 2025-26.
Established in 1917, FTCCI is one of India’s oldest and most dynamic regional chambers of commerce. It represents over 3,000 direct members and 160 associations, reaching an indirect membership base of 25,000+ businesses. FTCCI plays a vital role in driving the growth and policy discourse for industry and trade in Telangana and beyond.
Ravi Kumar currently serves as the Executive Director of Zetatek Technologies Pvt Ltd, a globally reputed manufacturer of advanced testing and simulation equipment for critical sectors such as defence, aerospace, automotive, electronics, nuclear, and seismic applications. He also serves as an Independent Director at Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Limited.
Over the years, he has held several key positions within FTCCI, including Senior Vice President (2024–25), Vice President (2023–24), and Chairman of various Expert Committees like Industrial Development and HR & IR. He also led the Committee overseeing 14 ITI institutes, playing a pivotal role in skill development.
A state and national-level Shuttle Badminton player, Mr. Ravi Kumar, continues to promote sports and fitness actively.
Founded in 1990, Zetatek has emerged as a pioneering force in simulation and testing technologies, offering a comprehensive range of solutions under one roof — a rare distinction globally.
Core product portfolio includes: Environmental Simulation Chambers, Motion Simulators (Rate Tables, Precision Centrifuges, Hardware-in-the-loop Simulators), Pan-Tilt Positioners & Electro-Optical Tracking Systems (EOTS) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)
Zetatek is aligned with the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category and contributes to the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
K.K. Maheshwari is the Chairman & Managing Director of CIL Securities Ltd, a BSE-listed, diversified financial services company. The firm is a member of NSE, BSE, and MCX, and offers services as Merchant Bankers, Registrars & Share Transfer Agents, and Depository Participants. He also serves on the boards of several group companies and financial associations.
At FTCCI, Maheshwari has held important portfolios and is actively involved in its growth initiatives. He is also associated with organisations like: Girijan Vikas Kendra, Vedurunagaram (running a Tribal School); All India Veterans Committee of Table Tennis Federation of India; ANMI (Association of National Exchanges Members of India) and Depository Participants Association of India
Beyond business, he serves as the Managing Trustee of the Chunnilal Jajoo Charitable Trust, which runs schools, maternity centres, and health initiatives to uplift the underprivileged.
A fitness enthusiast, he believes in an active lifestyle, enjoys indoor sports, walking, and spending time in nature.
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