The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to host a summit series under the theme “From Ledger to Global Leadership: Chartered Accountants Shaping Global Capability Centres”.

The inaugural event is scheduled for 27-28 June 2025 in New Delhi, with subsequent regional editions in Ahmedabad (GIFT City), Mumbai, and Hyderabad.

The summit aims to showcase India’s leadership in the Global Capability Centres (GCC) ecosystem and the significant role of Indian Chartered Accountants in the global services sector.

The summit will gather industry experts, policymakers, academicians, and global stakeholders to explore emerging trends, create strategic partnerships, and drive innovation within the GCC domain.

Government bodies, including the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, IFSCA, SEPC, Invest India, NSDC, and IIM Sambalpur, have pledged support as Eco Partners for the series.

India is home to more than 1,800 GCCs, employing upwards of 1.9 million professionals.

ICAI president CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda 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.”

ICAI vice president CA. Prasanna Kumar 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 Delhi summit will feature panel discussions, keynote addresses, and networking opportunities, with a focus on strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and the evolving role of finance professionals in the GCC ecosystem.

ICAI has established 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 is stated to be a part of ICAI’s commitment to the profession and national development, aiming to enhance the role of Chartered Accountants in finance leadership and global operations, and to prepare a skilled workforce for the GCC sector.

ICAI invites industry professionals, GCC leaders, policymakers, and Chartered Accountants to engage in this dialogue that will shape the future of India’s global financial leadership.

Additionally, ICAI recently announced its plan to limit the number of tax audits that a partner can sign off in each year.