The trade association will now be known as Federation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTAPCCI) to reaffirm its commitment to represent the interests of the new State.
After the creation of Telangana in June, FAPCCI felt that it would continue to pursue its activities in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It has substantial membership of associations and bodies working in both States, a statement from the trade body said.
FAPCCI was established in 1917 and functioned for the promotion of industry, trade and commerce in the erstwhile Hyderabad State.
After the formation of Andhra Pradesh, the Federation extended its activities to cover all areas which were merged together to create the State in 1956, it added.
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