THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
The value system of
integrity, trust and accountability ingrained in Company Secretaries will
continue to strengthen governance, empower regulators and contribute to
nation-building, ICSI President CS Pawan G. Chandak said on Saturday as the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) inaugurated its 54th National
Convention of Company Secretaries here on Saturday.
“The value system ingrained in Company Secretaries
is anchored on integrity, trust, and accountability. By providing ethical
guidance and ensuring stronger governance, the ICSI continues to support
boards, empower regulators, and contribute to nation-building,” Chandak said,
underlining the core philosophy guiding the profession.
The three-day annual
convention, themed “NextGen CS – Catalyst of Growth & Guardian of
Governance”, brings together Company Secretaries, regulators, industry leaders,
professionals, government officials and other stakeholders for deliberations on
the evolving role of the profession and the future of corporate governance.
Addressing the
gathering, Inderdeep Singh Dhariwal, Additional Deputy Comptroller and Auditor
General (Retd.), described the convention as a unique confluence of experience
and future aspirations. “The 54th National Convention of Company Secretaries is
a unique confluence where the past meets the future. With its insightfully
curated sessions, it instils a strong foundational belief system that will forge
next-generation leadership,” he said.
The convention also
witnessed the release of a wide range of publications and the announcement of
several initiatives aimed at strengthening professional knowledge, governance
practices and capacity building. These include the Souvenir, ICSI Bi-annual Progress
Report 2026, Constitution of the ICSI Students’ Benevolent Fund, the first
Youth Board Meeting, and a publication on Mastering International Valuation
Standards (IVS).
The ICSI also
announced specialised courses covering PMLA and AML, NBFCs, the transition from
Company Secretary to CEO, the DPDP Act and Cyber Laws, besides releasing “IFSC
Settlement Mechanisms — A Study with Recommendations for GIFT IFSC”. Handbooks
on Environmental Laws, Labour Codes and Mining Laws, an updated Guidance Note
on Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT), an ESG Framework for Institutions, and
“Carbon Markets: The Net Zero Navigator” were among the other key releases.
The institute further
unveiled the Exposure Draft of the Proposed Syllabus 2027 and the revised
edition of the ICSI Auditing Standards (CSAS 1 to CSAS 4), reflecting its focus
on keeping the profession aligned with emerging regulatory, technological and
business requirements.
As part of its
efforts to deepen institutional and industry engagement, the ICSI signed MoUs
with FICCI and PaperLite. It also announced a series of webinars focusing on
contemporary governance and compliance challenges, including Navigating
Governance: MSME Transformation Week, Start-ups Laws and Governance Week, and
AI-Powered Company Secretary: Transforming Secretarial Practice, Governance
& Compliance.
The convention has
brought together around 1,500 Company Secretaries, professionals, directors,
senior government officers and other stakeholders in Bhubaneswar, while
approximately 3,000 delegates are participating virtually, giving the event a
wide national reach.
CS Dwarakanath
Chennur, Vice President, ICSI; CS Venkata Ramana R, Council Member and
Chairman, Professional Development Committee, ICSI; CS Sandip Kumar Kejriwal,
Council Member and Programme Director, ICSI; and CS Bishal Harlalka, Chairman,
EIRC, ICSI, also addressed the gathering.
The event was also
attended by Srimanta Baboo, Chairman, Bhubaneswar Chapter, ICSI. CS Asish
Mohan, Secretary, ICSI, delivered the vote of thanks.
