MINUTES OF MEETING (MOM)
Meeting Details
* Organization: RCCI Bengaluru Chapter
* Event: Business Network Meeting
* Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
* Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
* Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
* Venue: Springs Hotel
Attendance & Key Achievements
* Total Attendees: 28
* Members Present: 18
* Visitors Present: 10
* New Membership Conversion: 4 Visitors completed membership formalities and officially joined the Rifah Bengaluru Chapter
* Business Generated: ₹29 Lakhs
Detailed Meeting Proceedings
* Opening & Welcome
Chapter Mentor, Jb Ikram called the meeting to order, welcoming all members and visitors to the monthly business networking session focused on ethical commerce, collaboration, and mutual growth.
Qur'anic Recitation
The session commenced on a spiritual note with a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an
* Presidential Address — Jb Meer Mohiddin
* Delivered a passionate address on expanding the reach and economic footprint of the RCCI Bengaluru Chapter.
* Emphasized the core values of ethical entrepreneurship, strategic networking, and collective economic empowerment within the business community.
* Urged current members to actively mentor incoming entrepreneurs, foster intra-chapter business referrals, and leverage the platform for sustainable business growth.
* Educational Slot: Gift of Giving — Jb Viquas Mahmood:
* Spoke on the strategic and ethical philosophy of the "Gift of Giving" in business networks.
* Highlighted how giving quality referrals, sharing industry knowledge, and supporting fellow business owners creates a high-trust ecosystem that naturally returns value to the giver.
* Encouraged members to approach networking with a mindset of contribution rather than transaction, reinforcing that sustained business growth stems from strong community relationships.
* Elevator Speeches / Relationship Builder:
Moderated by Jb Yusuf Sharief and Jb Habib
Attendees delivered 60-second introductions outlining their products, service lines, and specific referral asks for the month.
* Company Business Presentation — Janab Saleem Ahmed, A K Clothing
* Overview: Janab Saleem Ahmed presented a comprehensive walkthrough of A K Clothing's operations, manufacturing capabilities, and market footprint.
* Product & Services: Highlighted their specialized product portfolio, quality standards, supply chain network, and retail/bulk distribution channels.
* Growth & Opportunities: Discussed current expansion plans, target market segments, and potential synergy areas with fellow RCCI members for joint ventures and supply chain collaborations.
* Gift Giving Round:
* Members actively passed business referrals, shared client testimonials, and recorded completed deals. 25 + Referrals were exchanged between the Members
* A total of ₹29 Lakhs in closed business volume was generated during this session.
* Vote of Thanks & Closing:
Concluded by Secretary Jb Mohsin Akram with express gratitude to all attendees, welcoming 4 new members who paid their membership fees during the meet, and closing with a prayer for business growth and prosperity.
