Kathmandu, October 8, 2025 –

The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kunal Kayal as Vice President of the Chamber.

Mr. Kayal brings with him a strong history of leadership within NICCI. He previously served as Treasurer in the former Executive Committee and is currently an active member of the existing committee. His appointment reflects NICCI’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between Nepal and India in trade, investment, and industrial growth.

As a binational chamber dedicated to promoting investment, trade, tourism, energy/hydropower, infrastructure, services, human resources, ICT, and technology transfer, NICCI believes Mr. Kayal’s expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in furthering these objectives.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Mr. Kayal is a Director at Keyal Group, a prominent industrial and trading conglomerate in Nepal. The Keyal Group has diversified interests spanning manufacturing, construction materials trading, hydropower and solar energy, real estate, banking and insurance, tourism, healthcare, and other services. He also serves as the Honorary Consul of Jordan to Nepal, adding a valuable international dimension to his portfolio.

In addition to this key appointment, NICCI’s Executive Committee has also promoted Mr. Marshal Rathour to the position of Director. Mr. Rathour had been serving as Deputy Director and has been associated with NICCI for over 24 years. His long-standing contribution and institutional knowledge are expected to significantly enhance NICCI’s operational effectiveness and organizational performance.

The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry extends its heartfelt congratulations to both Mr. Kunal Kayal and Mr. Marshal Rathour on their new roles and wishes them a successful and impactful tenure.