ICAI Launches Nationwide GCC Summit Series - New Delhi, Ahmedabad (GIFT City), Mumbai and Hyderabad
Establishes a dedicated Group to promote India as a global accounting and finance hub for GCCs
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to host GCC Summit Series on the theme "From Ledger to Global Leadership: Chartered Accountants Shaping Global Capability Centres". In this series, the first summit will be held in New Delhi on June 27-28, 2025, with regional editions to follow in Ahmedabad (GIFT City), Mumbai and Hyderabad.
This landmark initiative aims to reinforce India's growing leadership in the Global Capability Centres (GCC) ecosystem, highlighting the critical and evolving role of Indian Chartered Accountants in the global services landscape.
The summit series will bring together industry stalwarts, policymakers, academicians and global stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, foster strategic partnerships and catalyze innovation in the GCC space.
Several Government bodies have extended their support to the GCC Summit Series as Eco Partners, including the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), IFSCA, SEPC, Invest India, NSDC, and IIM Sambalpur.
With over 1,800 GCCs currently operating in India and employing more than 1.9 million professionals, the country has firmly positioned itself as a global hub for finance, innovation, and business operations.
On this occasion, CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, ICAI, said, "India is uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of the GCC evolution. Chartered Accountants are central to driving digital finance, regulatory integrity and global governance. Through this summit, industry experts and Chartered Accountants will come together to share insights, provide practical solutions and foster policy dialogue that can address these pain points and further strengthen India's position as a global GCC hub."
Speaking ahead of the summit, CA. Prasanna Kumar D, Vice-President, ICAI, said "While the GCC ecosystem in India continues to grow rapidly, it faces persistent challenges around regulatory clarity, taxation policies and evolving operational frameworks. The Summit will serve as a platform for collaboration, insights and leadership as we shape the future of the GCC ecosystem."
The two-day event in Delhi will feature panel discussions, keynote addresses and networking sessions, addressing key topics such as strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and the evolving role of finance professionals in the GCC ecosystem.
As part of its commitment to the profession and national development, ICAI this year has constituted a dedicated group under its Directorate of International Trade, Services & WTO to promote India as a global hub for accounting and finance-focused GCCs. This initiative seeks to strengthen the contribution of Chartered Accountants in finance leadership and global operations, leveraging Bharat's skilled talent pool to build a GCC-ready workforce.
Chartered Accountants are playing a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational excellence in areas such asnance, compliance, taxation, risk management, governance, and business analytics. Their growing presence and influence within GCCs underscore their importance in navigating today's complex global business environment.
ICAI invites industry professionals, GCC leaders, policymakers, and Chartered Accountants to join this important dialogue shaping the future of India's global financial leadership.
For more information please visit: https://gcc.icai.org/
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