BCBA conducted its 38th Annual General Body Meeting
(AGM) on 25th August 2023 at ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai followed by
the annual Cocktail and Dinner function. Addressing the gathering at the AGM, President, Mr. DushyantMulani
mentioned about the remarkable achievements during the term and
highlighted the crucial role & responsibility, sharing a very positive
outlook for the future of Custom Brokers. Along with the President,
Mr. Mulani, Sr
Vice President, Mr. Sanjeev Harale, Vice Presidents,
Mr. VinayakAparaj, Mr. Paresh
Thakkar, Mr. Hiren Ruparel, Hon. Secretary,
Mr. Nirav Thakker, Hon. Treasurer, Mr. GanpatKorade and Hon
Jt. Secretary, Mr. Ketan Desai were present on the dais.
Managing committee members of the Association along
with Board of Advisors were seated at the front in the hall. Members
present in the meeting appreciated the hard work and commitment of the entire
team and highlighted that the team of Managing Committee members is always
available to help. Members’ questions were well
addressed, and suggestions were taken note. It was a well conducted
meeting with wonderful arrangements for the attendees and post High Tea, the chief Guest for the event, Mr.
Rajesh Pandey, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone II gave his keynote
speech and encouraged Customs Brokers to be
self-resilient and adopt extensive use of technology
for their growth and progress.
The session ended with a Vote of Thanks by Hon. Secretary,
Mr. NiravThakker followed by the Annual Cocktail and
Dinner function which was attended
by Principal Chief Commissioner, Mumbai Zone 1 Mr. P.K. Agrawal and Chief
Commissioner of Customs, Mum Zone 3, Smt. PrachiSwaroop along
with Commissioners of Customs and other senior
departmental officers, PGAs, eminent personalities from the various
trade bodies as well as BCBA members. All the distinguished guest and
dignitaries were felicitated by the BCBA team of Office Bearers and managing
Committee Members. The event was a memorable one and well appreciated
by the attendees.