Karnatak Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Hubballi
Shri. Praveen S Agadi, born on 1 st January 1975 to Annapurna & Sharanappa Agadiis an MBA graduate of 1999 batch from Kousali Institute of Management Studies, Karnataka University Dharwad. Praveen, eldest of the 3 children to his parents, at the age of 13 moved from Bangalore to Dharwad along with his two brothers and Mother Annapurna after untimely demise of his father.
Ventured into Entrepreneurship in the year 1999 along with younger brothers as a Distributor for Samsung colour Televisions and appliances for 8 Districts of North Karnataka, further adding brands such as Philips audios, Onida, Whirlpool and entered into Telecom business with Nokia in 2003. Diversified into Automobile Business in 2004 as a Dealer for Hero Honda for Belgaum. Started expanding Automobile business further with Hyundai Dealership at Belgaum, Honda Two wheelers at Hubli, Renault cars for 5 districts of North west Karnataka and Kia Motors. Trading in Agro commodities began in 2012 and upgraded to Pulses Processing & Flour Manufacturing Industry in Tarihal Industrial Area. Stepped beyond the state and establishing Hero Motor corp Dealership at Goa which will be inaugurated shortly. The Business Group has generated employment to 800 people and has presence in 32 locations.
Praveen has widely travelled to countries like United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, United States of America, Canada, South Korea, South Africa, Baltic countries, Russia, etc to explore and gather experience in the field and adapt the best business practices in his concerns.
Has been socially active and served many social organizations such as Hubli Dharwad Automobile Dealers Association as Hon Secretary, Round Table, TiE Hubli Governing Body member, 41ers Club of India no 122 Chairman for 2018-19 etc.
Hobbies include Trekking, off road driving & adventure sports. Has completed Mt Everest Base Camp trek in 2012 and loves Travelling.
Married to Smt. Kavita Agadi in the year 2001, a home maker and is blessed with a Daughter and a son.