World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce

Commercial Real Estate Investing
2015-08-26 08:00 - 2024-08-26 17:00 UTC
Mr. Nadir Dhanani presented a topic on Commercial Real Estate Investing, at a WZCC Houston Chapter event on August 26, 2015. About 30 years ago, Mr. Dhanani started as a cashier at a gas station and worked his way to becoming a very successful real estate investor. He has invested in gas station/fast food combination locations, shopping strips, and commercial buildings, and is currently developing two hotel properties. He provided very detailed insights into different types of commercial real estate investments such as medical facilities, shopping strips, buildings, hotels, land, etc. and he discussed the return on investment that can be expected for the various investments. He also discussed how to obtain bank loans, the business entities that can be set up for partnerships, the typical items that should be included in tenant leases, and the types of expenses that can be incurred by the property owners. He also compared commercial real estate investing to residential property investments and Real Estate Investment Trusts. The presentation was very well received by the attendees with a long Q&A session.

Successful Even if in the Worst of Times
2016-09-14 08:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00
Pradeep Anand is no stranger to the Houston Business and Cultural Scene. He also happens to have many friends from our Zoroastrian Community. For over 30 years, he has helped executives at more than 60 industrial and technology companies develop strategies and tactics that swiftly accelerate revenue and margin growth. His work experience ranges from High-Tech to No-Tech industries: in Oil & Gas, Engineering, manufacturing, Software, Technology and Services. He has published many papers on Oil & Gas, Career Development, Outsourcing, Business Growth/Marketing, India, etc.
Pradeep is President and founder of Seeta Resources, Adjunct Faculty at Rice University MBA program; Mentor to Startups/NextGen Employees, etc. He is an Alumni of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and also the author of the book An Indian in Cowboy Country with stories from an Immigrant’s life that many of us are so close to. WZCC Houston Chapter invites you to attend this very interesting talk.
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"WE" Wing Global Webinar - Nawaz Merchant - Motherhood and Me-hood- Can women really be true to both?
2024-05-11
Link: Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 916 9954 6355
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CONDOLENCE MEETING – MR MINOO R. SHROFF – GLOBAL PRESIDENT EMERITUS – WZCC
2024-05-15
Given below is the link for the Condolence Meeting of Mr Minoo R. Shroff which was held yesterday.
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Barbeque and Networking- where every flame tells a story
2024-06-08 17:00 - 21:30
The WZCC Toronto Chapter organized a barbeque-cum-networking event on Saturday 8 th June
2024 at the Zoroastrian Society of Ontario in Toronto. The overall event feratured several
activities like fun games, informal networking and sumptous barbeque dinner featuring both
vegetarian and non-veg delicacies and witnessing a grand turnout of 62 members from across
the community.
The event commenced with formal registration process where each attendee was given a name
tag so that other attendees can recognize them and learn more about them as individuals and
what they do professionally. The informal networking during registration set the tone for the
evening, transitioning into the first segment of the evening- Speed Networking. The second
segment was something many attendees had heard and participated in for the first time and was
hailed as the best part of the evening- Human Bingo. ‘Attendees were given 25 minutes to
complete this activity and the one to complete it first won a special prize sponsored by WZCC
Toronto Chapter. There was also a door prize giveaway, the winner for which was chosen by
spinning a wheel of numbers.
The final segment was the one that everyone had been waiting for- the barbeque dinner which
was enjoyed by one and all. Informal networking once again took precedence where the
attendees discussed a little more about some potential business ideas and how they can leverage
the WZCC platform to launch and promote their ideas while devouring the burgers and tandoori
chicken, fresh off the grill.
Overall, all the members who attended the event had a gala time and everyone is excited for
future events as well as the biggest event hosted by the Toronto Chapter- the WZCC Conclave
2025 to be held in the vibrant city of Toronto from April 29 th – 3 rd May 2025.
Our Lovely Chefs

Speed Networking underway

The Lucky Draw prize winner receiving a wireless Bluetooth speaker from
Dilnavaz Shroff, Global Director and Cyrus Patel, Chapter Chair and Director.

WZCC/ZEN | Spotlight on Adil Malia on Sunday, 16 June 24
2024-06-16 11:00
Please join us in the next WZCC Spotlight in the series from the Zoroastrian Education Network on
16 June 2024 at 11 AM EST, 4 PM London, 8.30 PM IST, 11 PM Singapore
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83366370402. Passcode: [REDACTED]

WZCC Mission – Defines PURPOSE
Provide an opportunity for those who seek to create intellectual, economic and social value beyond resources controlled and maximize the nexus between the three values for sustainable development for the good of the Zarathushti and other communities.
Adil Malia: CEO ‘The FiRM’ – a boutique Business Management Consultancy
Adil holds a degree in Commerce, a Bachelor’s degree in Law, a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has attended the Coca-Cola Wharton School ‘Advance Management Program’ and has been bestowed a ‘Causa Honoris’ Doctorate in Philosophy by Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India .
With over 4 decades of Top Management Corporate experience in India and overseas, working in Godrej , GE, Marks & Spencers, Coca-Cola and Essar, Adil has served at Board Levels in areas of Leadership, HR, Marketing, Business Management Consulting and Advisory services. Adil is a Business Coach to some of the well recognised CEOs in India. Adil is fond of music and plays the Mohan Veena. He is also a TedX speaker.
Adil has won several national and international awards – including the HR ‘Grand Master’ award at the ‘WHR Congress’. He was ranked first amongst the list of top 110 Influential Global leaders by ‘People-Hum’, a global ranking organisation for professionals. He is an Independent Director on several companies and is one of the 7 elected Trustees on the Board of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet.
Adil is an active member of the WZCC for the last 10 years now.
Topic: WZCC/ZEN Spotlight on Adil Malia
Time: Jun 16, 2024 08:30 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi
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Meeting ID: 833 6637 0402
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“Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: A Type of Large Language Model”
2024-06-22 10:30
WZCC-Chicago invites you for a special webinar on
“Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: A Type of Large Language Model”
by Mr. Vispi Nevile Karkaria
DATE: Saturday June 22, 2024
TIME: 10:30 AM CDT, 11:30 AM EDT, 8:30 AM PDT, 9:00 PM IST, 4:30 PM UK Time, 1:30 AM Australia Time
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88232848767?pwd=[REDACTED]
Location: Online webinar
ChatGPT is like you Digital Companion for Smarter Interactions and Productivity. The points to be covered are:
1. Smart Helper: ChatGPT understands and communicates like humans, making it useful for tasks and conversations.
2. How It Works: It learns from vast amounts of text, using neural networks to recognize patterns and provide coherent answers.
3. Practical Uses: It assists with questions, suggestions, writing, and casual conversations, simplifying daily tasks.
Advanced Technology: Powered by large language models, ChatGPT excels in understanding and generating human-like text.
RSVP Information:
Kindly email your interest to
attend this webinar to
wzcc.chicago@gmail.com

Unleash the Power of Wealth
2024-08-03 17:00 - 19:00
Farhad Captian
Co Founder Confiance Finvest
Farhad has over two decades of experience in financial services and wealth management. He has completed his MMS, Finance and is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
His vision is to empower clients to make prudent financial decisions, achieve financial goals and stay financially independent.
Venue:
Bellisima Banquets
534, BCMA, SVP Road, Opera House,
Opp Sukh Sagar, Mumbai: 400 007
Date: Saturday, 3rd Aug ’24
Time: Registration @ 4:30pm,
event Starts @ 5pm followed by High Tea
Entry Fee: INR 200 to be paid via G-Pay to Rashna or Veera
RSVP: Veera @ 9137110735 Rashna @ +91 98199 95230

Spotlight - R. Gopalakrishnan & Harish Bhat on JAMSETJI NUSSERWANJI TATA - Sunday 27th October, 2024 at 7.00 p.m. IST
2024-10-27 19:00 - 21:30
Spotlight – R. Gopalakrishnan & Harish Bhat on JAMSETJI NUSSERWANJI TATA
DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE CONVERSATION WITH EX-TATA SON DIRECTORS.
Please join us on Sun, 27 Oct 24 at 7 PM IST, 1.30 PM UK, 9. 30 AM EDT in the next WZCC-ZEN – Spotlight
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83413516327
Meeting ID: 834 1351 6327 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Inaugural Session and and a Grand Evening followed by a talk by Rohan Oberoi
2025-01-11 18:30 - 23:00 | Westend hotel, 45, 45, Anandilal Podar Marg, next to Bombay hospital, New Marine Lines, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, mumbai, 400020, India

Announcing our Global AGM on 18th January, 2025 at 7.30 pm IST
2025-01-18 19:30 - 22:30
23rd December, 2024
Dear Members,
Greetings.
Once again it’s that time of the year, the Global Annual General Meeting. This year the Annual Global Meet is scheduled on Saturday 18th January, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. IST VIA ZOOM. This is because, a huge majority of our Global Members want to participate in the Meet, but are unable to attend physically but at the same time want to take part in the activities of WZCC.
The Agenda for the same is attached, Members from all Global Chapters are requested to attend.
The Zoom Link for this meeting will be:
Topic: WZCC Global AGM
Time: Jan 18, 2025 07:30 PM India
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88156570415?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 881 5657 0415
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Members who physically want to meet will not be disappointed. WZCC has planned a Conclave in Toronto, Canada from 29th April to 3rd May, 2024. This Conclave will be a very meaningful event allowing Global Members to network, exchange rich ideas and avail of business opportunities.
In this International Conclave, besides sightseeing and visiting places of importance, Members will have inspiring talks by eminient speakers, panel discussions, workshops etc. The website to register for this Conclave will open shortly.
Eagerly looking forward to your attendance and take this opportunity to engage with you at the Virtual Global AGM – 2024.
Do join in large numbers.
Very truly yours,
Capt. Percy Master
Global President.
AGENDA FOR GLOBAL AGM – 2024

WZCC-WE Global Webinar on International Women's Day, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30pm IST
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:00
Topic: WZCC-WE Global Webinar on International Women’s Day
Time: Mar 8, 2025 07:30 PM India
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88475432342?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 884 7543 2342
Passcode: WE

FROM RUNWAYS TO REVENUE
2025-03-17 19:30 - 21:00

WZCC Lawyers Forum
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00
Key Legal Issues in Redevelopment
(Tenants, landlords, societies, disputes)
Practical Challenges & Considerations.
(Documents, risks, benefits, trust properties)
6PM onwards | Friday IMC
(i) Rugust1, 2025 Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Mumbai
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
ZERICK DASTUR -91 98207 92004 | BEHNAZ NANAVATTI 91 99754 99754
T0 REGISTER CALL ON -91 98205 70087

STARTUP TO SCALE UP STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH
2025-08-02 18:30 - 21:00
WORLD ZARATHUSHTI CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE – MUMBAI CHAPTER
Presents
STARTUP TO SCALE UP
STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH
An engaging panel discussion with eminent
leaders from diverse business sectors
A fine blend of Business, Finance & Networking |
Followed by Cocktails & Dinner
Members & Spouse : Rs. 1,000 per person |
Guests : Rs. 1,500 per person
Confirm your attendance with your full name & food preference :
Burges Wania (Secretary) : 9819155841 |
~~ PercyKaikobad (Treasurer): 9820916506

WZCC ME AGM 2025
2025-09-06 16:00 - 18:00
A special evening dedicated to community, connection, and collaboration. This annual gathering brings together membersfrom across the region to reflect on our progress, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to exciting new opportunities.

India Region Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-09-20 18:30 - 21:00
Topic: WZCC AGM
Time: Sep 20, 2025 06:00 PM India

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088992775?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 880 8899 2775
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Global Agm Age
2026-01-08 11:00
AGENDA FOR THE GLOBAL AGM (PERTAINING TO THE YEAR JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2024) TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2026 AT 11.00 AM IN THE BALL ROOM OF VIVANTA BY TAJ PRESIDENT HOTEL, MUMBAI.1. Welcome and establishment of quorum (Global Hon. Secretary Ms. Behroze Daruwalla.)

2. Approval of the Minutes of the Global AGM held on 18 th January 2025

3. Welcome address & report by Global President (Capt. Percy Master)

4. Brief presentation of Annual Reports (January to December 2025)

Global Vice President (Katayun Kapadia)

Hon. Global Corporate Secretary (Behroze Daruwalla)

Hon. Global Treasurer (Ratan Mistry)

5. Announcement of Hon. Members of WZCC

6. Announcement of changes, if any, in the directorship of International Board of Directors.

7. Global Secretary to announce the Outstanding Zarathushti Award Winners for 2025.

8. Questions and comments from the members present from the floor.9. Closing Remarks by Global President.

AGENDA FOR THE GLOBAL AGM (PERTAINING TO THE YEAR JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2024) TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2026 AT 11.00 AM IN THE BALL ROOM OF VIVANTA BY TAJ PRESIDENT HOTEL, MUMBAI.1. Welcome and establishment of quorum (Global Hon. Secretary Ms. Behroze Daruwalla.)

2. Approval of the Minutes of the Global AGM held on 18 th January 2025

3. Welcome address & report by Global President (Capt. Percy Master)

4. Brief presentation of Annual Reports (January to December 2025)

Global Vice President (Katayun Kapadia)

Hon. Global Corporate Secretary (Behroze Daruwalla)

Hon. Global Treasurer (Ratan Mistry)

5. Announcement of Hon. Members of WZCC

6. Announcement of changes, if any, in the directorship of International Board of Directors.

7. Global Secretary to announce the Outstanding Zarathushti Award Winners for 2025.

8. Questions and comments from the members present from the floor.9. Closing Remarks by Global President.

Notice Of Global Jan 8 2026
2026-01-08 11:00
30th December, 2025Dear Members,Greetings.Once again it’s that time of the year the Global Annual General Meeting. This year the AnnualGlobal Meet is a physical event scheduled on Thursday 8 th January, 2026 from 11.00 am to01.00 pm IST in the Convention room of Taj President.In order to facilitate all global Members to participate in this important Annual Global Meeting,we have a Zoom Link. The Agenda is attached and the details are appended below.Eagerly looking forward to your attendance and take this opportunity to engage with you,Physically/ Virtually for the Global AGM – 2025. Do join in large numbers.Sincerely,

Behroze DaruwallaGLOBAL HON. CORPORATE SECRETARY

Meeting: WZCC Global AGMDate: 8 January 2026 Time: 10:30 AM (IST – India)Zoom Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318101919?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 893 1810 1919 Passcode: [REDACTED] Time Zones for Reference• India (IST): 10:30 AM | 8 Jan 2026• UK (London – GMT): 5:00 AM | 8 Jan 2026• Europe (CET): 6:00 AM | 8 Jan 2026• USA (New York – EST): 12:00 AM | 8 Jan 2026• USA (Chicago – CST): 11:00 PM | 7 Jan 2026• USA (Los Angeles – PST): 9:00 PM | 7 Jan 2026• UAE (Dubai – GST): 9:00 AM | 8 Jan 2026• Singapore / Hong Kong: 1:00 PM | 8 Jan 2026• Australia (Sydney – AEDT): 4:30 PM | 8 Jan 2026

6th March - WZCC Internship and Mentorship Program
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:30

International Women's Day on 7th Mar'26 at Diplomat Hotel, Colaba
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
WZCC Mumbai Chapter celebrates International Women’s Day on 7th Mar’26 at Diplomat Hotel, Colaba, 7pm onwards

Looking forward to meeting you. For registration & Enquires, please contact
Rohinton Panthaky – 98926 97972
Burges Wania – 98191 55941
Percis Dubash – 98201 31150

Women Creating Wealth & Influence
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00
ZOOM DETAILS
Sat. 14th March, 3PM, AEDST
Link to Zoom Event
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87631346768?pwd=[REDACTED]
India 9.30am
UK 4am
NZ 5pm
US 11pm EST 13th March

WZCC-WE Global Webinar - International Women’s Day 2026
2026-03-15 19:30 - 20:30
Date: Mar 15, 2026 Time: 07:30 PM IndiaZoom Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87982042861?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 879 8204 2861 Passcode: [REDACTED] Time Conversion• India (IST): 7:30 PM• UAE (GST – Dubai): 6:00 PM• UK (GMT – London): 2:00 PM• Central Europe (CET – Paris, Berlin): 3:00 PM• South Africa (SAST): 4:00 PM• USA – East Coast (EDT – New York): 10:00 AM• USA – Central (CDT – Chicago): 9:00 AM• USA – West Coast (PDT – Los Angeles): 7:00 AM• Singapore (SGT): 10:00 PM• Australia – Sydney (AEDT): 11:30 PM

WZCC ME presents Navroze on a Cruise, Abu Dhabi
2026-03-21 17:30 - 21:00
🌿 WZCC ME presents Navroze on a Cruise, Abu Dhabi 🌿
First time in the UAE and it’s going to be a special one!
Celebrate Navroze under the stars on calm waters, with the WZCC ME community, great conversations, and the kind of
networking that actually feels natural. Come meet members, share what you do, hear what businesses others are building,
and enjoy an evening where professional and business opportunities tend to show up when you least expect them.
Good people, good food, good music, great vibes, and plenty of fun onboard.
🗓️ Saturday, 21 March 2026
🕠 Meet 5:00 PM | Cruise 6:00 to 9:00 PM sharp
📍 Abu Dhabi Marina
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MpKfdTbLRt1R9ECe8
🚍 Dubai – Abu Dhabi – Dubai bus service available [pick up locations will be declared upon booking]
🔗 Register here
https://form.jotform.com/WZCC/ME-Navroze-Mar-2026
Limited slots. If you’re thinking about it, don’t. Just book it.
See you onboard

WEBINAR - WE Wing - Zarin Patel
2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:00

Webinar - The FEZANA Talks Presents : Episode 32
2026-05-30 21:30
WEBINAR – FEZANA Talks Presents : Episode 32 Saturday, May 30th 2026 at 9.30 pm IST
Interview with Mr. Berjis Desai on his appointment to the National Commission of the Minorities, Government of India, by Advocate Zerick Dastur, WZCC India Region President

CLICK HERE to connect to ZOOM

VADA DASTURJI TEHEMTON BURJOR MIRZA
2026-06-21 20:00 - 21:30
SPOTLIGHT – Save the Date – Sunday, June 21st 2026
India-8pm / Dubai-7 pm / Tehran-6pm / London-3.30pm / USA(E) 10.30am / USA(C) 9am
VADA DASTURJI TEHEMTON BURJOR MIRZA
brings to the WZCC-ZEN Spotlight, a life through which he connects priestly formation, business experience and community stewardship with the WZCC emphasis on intellectual, economic and social value.

zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82151913093#success

WEBINAR - WE Wing
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
TIME OF BROADCAST

India
7.30 pm

Dubai
6.00 pm

London
3.00 pm

New York (ET)
10.00 am

Chicago (CT)
9.00 am

Denver (MT)
8.00 am

Los Angeles (PT)
7.00 am

Singapore / Hong Kong
10.00 pm

Sydney
12 midnight

Auckland
2.00 am (+1)

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The Current Global Economic Situation
2026-07-31 19:00
Thank you for your interest in attending the WZCC Mumbai Chapter Event “The Current Global Economic Situation” on Fri. 31-07-2026.
The Registration Fee may be paid via a Bank Transfer to :
Beneficiary : WZCC INDIA (MUMBAI CHAPTER)
Bank : The Zoroastrian Co-op Bank Ltd
Branch : Tardeo Branch
Account No. : 004200100004873
IFSC Code : ZCBL0000004
