Sivaprasad, 1st Gen Entrepreneur, Is New CII Telangana Chairman

Hyderabad: Sivaprasad Reddy Rachamallu, Managing Director, Rachamallu Forgings Pvt Ltd has been elected as the Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Telangana for the year 2025-26.

As a member of CII, he has rolled out various initiatives for the development of MSMEs, defence andaerospace industry. Reddyis a 1st generation technocrat entrepreneur with over four decades of experience in the forging industry. Rachamallu Forgings was established in 1983 to meet the growing demands of the engineering industry in and around Hyderabad. The company caters to a diverse clientele, supplying custom forgings to major industries such as medium andheavy engineering, machine tool, transmission coupling, aerospace, nuclear power, gear andgearbox, and special purpose machine manufacturers.

Rachamallu Forgings expertise extends to providing forgings tailored for various applications, showcasing its versatility in addressing the unique needs of various sectors.His company is instrumental in indigenizing critical forging components for the defence and space departments of Government of India. Specifically.It has evolved into a prominent name in the manufacturing of aerospace-quality forgings in steel and aluminium alloy for defence and

space applications.

As an alumnus of SVU College of Engineering, Tirupati, Reddy has undertaken various development initiatives for the benefit of students on the college campus. He is a nature lover and is actively involved in the activities of WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as a board member.

“Over the past decade, CII Telangana has been an active partner in the State’s economic journey, facilitating investments, engaging in policy advocacy and driving industry-led initiatives. CII Telangana remains committed to working closely with the government to drive reforms, enhance Ease of Doing Business, and create a more investment-friendly environment,” the

Rachamallu Forgings MD said

We will continue to support innovation-driven growth by fostering collaboration between startups, enterprises, and research institutions to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity and global competitiveness, he added.