Dear Professional Colleagues,

It gives me immense joy to share with you highlights of an unforgettable awesome, amazing, astounding and awe-inspiring August for the Bengaluru Branch of SIRC of ICAI. The Two Days State Level Chartered Accountants Conference on 29th & 30th August 2025 set a new benchmark, witnessing a record registration of around 1800 members – the highest ever till date.

The conference commenced on 29th August with the gracious inauguration by CA Maharishi Prashant Kumar, Hon’ble Vice President of ITAT, Bengaluru Division. The day was marked by knowledge-rich technical sessions delivered by eminent thought leaders – CA H Naginchand Khincha Sir, CA Jatin Christopher Sir, CA Sachin Kumar B P, CA  Prashant  G  S,  Dr.  Kotraswamy  Maregoudra (Commissioner of North CGST), Shri Manoj Bang (Registrar of Companies, Karnataka), along with popular national speakers CA Kamal Garg, CA Dr. Alok Garg, and CA Aanchal Kapoor.

Government  of  Karnataka,  and  our  own  dynamic leader, CA Charanjot Singh Nanda Ji, Hon’ble President, ICAI, who’s mesmerizing couplets with encouraging words  for  every  Member  was  highlight  of  the Conference, followed by experienced words of wisdom by CA B P Rao, Past President, ICAI. The technical deliberations  included  a  power-packed  session  by CA S Venkataramani Sir & CA Rajesh Kumar T R, an engaging session by CA K Gururaj Acharya, and a futuristic panel on Artificial Intelligence in Finance by Ms. Srividya Kannan, CA Vikas Mundawewala, and CA Ganesh Kumar B N.

The evening witnessed a refreshing cultural program inaugurated by Renowned Actor Sri Vijaya Raghavendra and Ms. Sharanya Shetty, followed by music, dance, and a grand family dinner – a perfect blend of learning, bonding, and celebration.

This milestone event was possible only because of the overwhelming support of our members, the encouragement from CCM CA Madhukar N Hiregange Sir, both our RCMs CA Pampanna B E and CA Pramod R Hegde, and the wholehearted efforts of the Branch Managing Committee Members, dedicated staff, and generous sponsors. My sincere gratitude to each one of you!

Alongside this landmark conference, August 2025 also saw other important initiatives:

1)      The 62nd Orientation Programme for Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants, by Committee for Members in Industry and Business headed by Chairman CA Dr. Anuj Goel, Vice Chairman CA Rajesh Sharma, spearheaded by CA. Madhukar N Hiregange, Program Director of the Program, Chief Guest, CA. T V Mohandas Pai and Special Address by CA. K Raghu, Past President ICAI.

2)      Campus Placements at Hotel Lalit Ashok, for newly qualified Chartered Accountants, where 1055 CAs participated.

3)     The Convocation Ceremony at Dr. B R Ambedkar Bhawan, for 1003 Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants, on 25^th August 2025 which was yet another proud moment for the fraternity, well appreciated by Newly Qualified CAs and their Proud Parents and Family Members.

We also celebrated the 79th Independence Day at ICAI Vasanthnagar Branch.

Our Branch continued to serve as a dynamic learning hub during August 2025, with a series of enriching Study Circle Meetings and sessions under the AI Certificate Course. Key topics covered during the month included:

As we step into the festive months, let me take this opportunity to extend my warm wishes for Dussehra and Deepavali to all our members and students. May these festivals bring joy, prosperity, and renewed energy into your personal and professional lives.

With your continued support, let us take Bengaluru Branch to greater heights together.

With warm regards,

CA Manjunath M Hallur

Chairman

ICAI - Bengaluru Branch (SIRC)