Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry does

Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is a non-profit trade membership organization headquartered at 2-main PAF Road, Sargodha, Pakistan, operating under the national umbrella of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Founded in 1986, the chamber serves exporters, importers, manufacturers, and trade businesses across the Sargodha Division and Punjab region, with a membership base of 2,200+ verified active members and approximately 10,000 total members spanning industries such as citrus and fruit exports, pink Himalayan salt, grains and pulses, pharmaceuticals, tyres, textiles, and handicrafts.

SCCI's core products are membership services divided into Corporate and Associate classes (Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 20,000 new-member fees respectively, with annual renewals of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 9,000 after 20 April 2026), alongside fee-based trade facilitation services including visa recommendation letters (Rs. 10,000), Certificates of Origin (Rs. 500), document attestations (Rs. 500), duplicate certificates (Rs. 1,000), and urgent processing (Rs. 5,000). Underlying technology is minimal and non-proprietary: the chamber operates a public website (scci.org.pk), an online member directory, and a "Made In Sargodha" product showcase platform, but its core value lies in regulatory and institutional access rather than technology.

SCCI's business model combines recurring subscription revenue from membership fees with transactional revenue from per-document and per-letter services, supplemented by event hosting and partnership-driven service facilitation. The chamber monetizes its regulatory authority (issued under federal recognition) and its institutional partnerships with TDAP, NADRA e-Sahulat, Punjab Information Technology Board, Police Khidmet Markaz, Punjab Job Center, Bank of Punjab, and State Bank of Pakistan by serving as a single-window gateway for businesses needing trade certification, government liaison, and SME financing access. The current leadership comprises President Kh. Yasir Qayyum (elected 2022), Senior Vice President Muhammad Imran, and Vice President Hassan Sultan Kharal.

Name

Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Website

https://scci.org.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is a non-profit trade membership organization in Sargodha, Pakistan, serving exporters, importers, and manufacturers with certification, visa recommendation, government liaison, and SME financing facilitation services across 2,200+ active members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sargodha

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SCCI generates revenue through new membership fees and annual renewal fees from corporate and associate members, with additional building fund contributions for new memberships.
2. Visa Recommendation Letters: Issues visa recommendation letters to active members for foreign business visits, conferences, and exhibitions for a fee of Rs. 10000.
3. Document Services: Provides certificate of origin, attestation of documents, duplicate certificates, and urgent processing services for a fee.
4. Partnership Facilitation: Facilitates partnerships between businesses and government agencies including NADRA, TDAP, Punjab Job Center, Police Khidmet Markaz, and Punjab Land Record Authority, potentially generating service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SCCI is a non-profit chamber of commerce that delivers membership-based services to businesses in the Sargodha region of Pakistan. Its core offerings include new membership registration and annual renewal, issuance of visa recommendation letters, certificate of origin issuance, document attestation, and facilitation of government services (NADRA e-Sahulat, TDAP, Punjab Land Record Authority, Police Khidmet Markaz, Punjab Job Center) for trade and administrative needs.

Product overview

Sargodha Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCC&I) operates as a non-profit business membership organization rather than a technology product company. Its service portfolio consists of membership-based facilitation services including membership registration and renewal, visa recommendation letter issuance, certificate of origin and attestation services, and partnerships with government agencies (NADRA e-Sahulat, TDAP, Punjab Land Record Authority, Police Khidmet Markaz, Punjab Job Center) to provide one-window access to administrative services for the business community. Additional offerings include the Made In Sargodha product showcase platform, an exporter/importer directory, and event organization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services
• Visa Recommendation Letter Services
• Certificate of Origin and Document Attestation
• NADRA e-Sahulat Services
• Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Facilitation
• Punjab Land Record Authority Services
• Police Khidmet Markaz Services
• Punjab Job Center Services
• Made In Sargodha Platform
• Exporter/Importer Directory
• Events and Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• 2200+ registered active members and 10000 total members served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youth Development Foundation (YDF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025MOU signed on October 4, 2025 between YDF and SCC&I for youth empowerment, social inclusion, and sustainable livelihood opportunities in Sargodha.
• Superior University Sargodha CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed between SCC&I and Superior University Sargodha Campus to foster collaboration between academia and industry, promoting education and business development in the region.
• Tomgai Chinese RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOU providing flat 20% discount on dine-in food bills for SCC&I members, strengthening partnerships between business community and hospitality sector.
• Dr. Nazish Sarfraz (Wajahat Hospital)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOU providing exclusive 20% discount on OPD consultation fees and doctor's professional fees for surgical and operational procedures for SCC&I members.
• Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed MOU for establishment of Job Center in Punjab to create employment opportunities and drive economic growth through technology.
• Lahore Health & Road Department (LHRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed MOU for collaboration on health and road development initiatives in Sargodha region.
• Everest International ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed to promote mutual cooperation and support for export and trade promotion activities.
• Abdullahsons Fabric StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOU providing 10% discount on premium fabrics for SCC&I members and former presidents, fostering stronger business community collaborations.
• Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCI partners with TDAP to develop and promote exports, improve market access, and advise government on trade diplomacy matters.
• NADRA e-SahulatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCI collaborates with NADRA e-Sahulat to provide essential services including identity documentation, vital record procurement, utility bill collection, and government fee payments through 17,000+ franchisees processing 12.5 million transactions monthly.
• Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PSICS to address issues faced by small industries in Small Industrial Estate Sargodha and advocate for industrial development including Phase II establishment.
• Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCI operates under the FPCCI umbrella, contributing to national trade policy discussions and benefiting from FPCCI's advocacy efforts with the government.
• Bank of Punjab (BOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with BOP for government financing schemes for women entrepreneurs, including awareness sessions and loan facilitation.
• State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCI collaborates with SBP Faisalabad for SMEs Launchpad Seminar to address financing challenges and provide easy loan access for businesses.
• Sargodha Women Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiatives for women entrepreneurship, economic growth, and gender equality through combined awareness sessions and financing programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Pakistan's largest and oldest chamber of commerce, headquartered in Karachi. Comparable as the leading chamber issuing certificates of origin, visa letters, and representing members to federal authorities.
• Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Northern Punjab chamber with similar regional trade-body mandate. Comparable in scale and service mix (membership, certificates, visa letters).
• Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Regional chamber serving South Punjab, with similar agricultural commodity member base (mangoes, textiles). Comparable offering and governance structure to SCCI.
• Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Capital-based chamber serving Islamabad/Rawalpindi businesses. Comparable as a regional chamber with similar advocacy, certification, and member-services model.
• Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Regional chamber of commerce serving Lahore — Punjab's largest commercial hub. Directly comparable in offering membership, advocacy, certificates of origin, and government liaison services.
• Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Punjab-based regional chamber serving Faisalabad's textile and manufacturing base. Highly comparable as a fellow Punjab provincial chamber offering the same core services to exporters and importers.
• Sargodha Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Sister chamber operating in the same Sargodha geography, focused on women entrepreneurs. Directly comparable service model and recently partnered with SCCI on joint initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry: National umbrella body of all Pakistani chambers of commerce under which SCCI operates. Directly comparable as the apex trade association governing SCCI and shaping national trade policy.

Others

• Punjab Board of Investment and Trade: Punjab provincial government body promoting investment and trade. Adjacent comparator as it interfaces with the same exporters and importers SCCI serves, but is government-led rather than member-led.

Regional players

• Peshawar Chamber of Commerce and Industry: KP-based chamber serving a different geography than SCCI's Punjab focus. Comparable in offering and structure but does not directly compete in Sargodha's catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PkScci
• Facebookfacebook.com/scci.pk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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