ICAI holds Convocation Ceremony at 13 locations across the Country

(MENAFN- mediashineinvite) Kolkata, 6th February 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) organized a grand Convocation Ceremony simultaneously across multiple locations across India to confer certificates of membership to newly qualified Chartered Accountants and honor rank holders. The Convocation was conducted at 11 c—nters—New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Indore— and Jaipur—on February 6, while the events in Chandigarh and Ludhiana are scheduled for February 7. In this prestigious event, 19,075 newly enrolled Chartered Accountants received their certificates, marking the beginning of their professional journey.
The convocation commenced simultaneously across all locations and was addressedby Chief Guest,Shri (Dr.) C.V. Ananda Bose, Hon’ble Governor, West Bengal from Kolkatain the presence ofCA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President, ICAI andCA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, Vice President, ICAIwho joined in from New Delhi to inspire new graduates as they embark on a future of excellence and integrity.
Addressing young Chartered Accountants from Kolkata,Shri (Dr.) C.V. Ananda ’ose, Hon’ble Governor of West Be“gal,said, “When the going gets tough, the tough gets goingand I am addressing the toughest of the toughest in the professional services of this nation. Chartered Accountants are the sentinels of financial integrity, the architects of corporate governance and the driving force behind a transparent and resilient economy.Chartered Accountants are harbingers, custodians of truth as far as corporate governance are concerned.It is because of the vigilance of the Chartered Accountants that the nation’s financial health is nurture”.”
CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President, ICAI congratulated the newly enrolled Chartered Accountants and said, ““As young Chartered Accountants, you are the torchbearers of financial integrity, entrusted with fostering transparency, good governance and economic progress. With knowledge, integrity and dedication, you are the chosen ones to drive the financial landscape and strengthen the financial ecosystem of the co”ntry.”
CA. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President ICAI also administered Oath to the newly inducted members.
On this occas’on, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal conferred the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence on ICAI in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the profession, ethical standards and Nation Building. This award is a testament to t’e Institute’s commitment to producing world-class professionals who uphold integrity, excellence and service to society. The award includes a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of 1,00,000.ICAI has become the first professional regulator in the country’s history to receive this esteemed recognition, marking a momentous achievement in its legacy of excellence.
Furthermore, exceptional achievements of top three rank holders of this year, was also awarded Govern’r’s Award of Excellence,recognizing their hard work, dedication andpursuit of excellence that they have set a benchmark for others to follow.The award includes a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of 25,000.
On this occasion, CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, Vice President, ICAI addressing from New Delhi,congratulated the newly enrolled Chartered Accountants, emphasizing their vital role in shaping India’s financial future. He stated, “Today is a proud milestone as we welcome the next generation of Chartered Account—nts—financial guardians of our nation. Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1949, our profession has stood as a pillar of discipline, integrity, and technical excellence. Integrity and ethical conduct must remain your guiding principles in your professional jo”rney.”
ICAI conducts convocation twice a year to award the Certificate of Membership to newly enrolled members, celebrating their entry into the CA fraternity. This prestigious event serves as a platform to unite young professionals under the esteemed Chartered Accountancy fraternity, fostering a deep sense of belonging and connection with both the profession and the Institute.Through rigorous training and stringent examination process, only individuals who demonstrate outstanding knowledge, intelligence, dedication and proficiency are qualified to become Chartered Accountants.
About ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for the regulation and development of the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. The Institute functions under the administrative supervision of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. With around 9.85 lakh students and over 4 lakh members, today ICAI is the largest professional accountancy body in the world. ICAI has a wide network of 5 Regional Councils and 177 Branches within India and a global presence with 52 Overseas Chapters and 29 Representative Offices spanning 81 cities across 47 Countries worldwide.

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