July 2: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India celebrated its 78th Chartered Accountants Day on July 1, 2026. On this milestone, a historic celebration was organized at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The celebration was graced by the august presence of Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Vice–President of India as the Chief Guest, in the presence of CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI and CA. Mangesh Kinare, Vice–President, ICAI. Also present were Central and Regional Council Members of ICAI; CA. Dr. Jai Kumar Batra, Secretary, ICAI and a galaxy of Past Presidents of ICAI.
Addressing the gathering, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Vice–President of India, appreciated the contribution of the Chartered Accountancy profession to India’s economic growth and lauded ICAI for maintaining rigorous examination standards.
He stated,
“Chartered Accountants have played an important role in the implementation of GST, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Direct Benefit Transfer initiatives and reforms in the taxation system. Their expertise, he said, has strengthened transparency, improved compliance and enhanced investor confidence.”
He further added,
“Chartered Accountants are the “Ambassadors of Trust” and occupy a place of special importance in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation. The profession stands at the centre of India’s economic and institutional development by ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical governance.”
During the Presidential address, CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI, said,
“Chartered Accountants are trusted nation-builders. Our profession stands firmly on the pillars of excellence, independence and integrity, with ethics and public trust at its very core. Through world-class education, unwavering commitment to audit quality, continuous professional development and future-ready initiatives, ICAI is preparing professionals who will not only strengthen India‘s economy but also contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The two letters ‘CA’ are not merely a qualification, they represent pride, responsibility and a lifelong commitment to serving society and the nation.”
On this occasion, the Vice–President of India, launched “ICAI Jan Utsav portal – Celebrating the 78th Chartered Accountants’ Day“, in collaboration with MyGov—the Government of India. The campaign aims to encourage citizen participation and create awareness about the vital role of Chartered Accountants in nation-building and the country’s economic development.
CA. Mangesh Kinare, Vice–President, ICAI, said
“Chartered Accountants have a vital role in strengthening the pillars of good governance, financial discipline, transparency and investor confidence. As India progresses towards Viksit Bharat 2047, our profession must embrace technological innovation while upholding the integrity, independence and professional wisdom that define us, continuing to strengthen public trust and contribute to a stronger, self-reliant and globally competitive India.”
The CA Day celebration was even more significant with the release of the 75th Edition of The Chartered Accountant Journal, marking a historic milestone in ICAI‘s illustrious institutional journey.
Further, ICAI, through its Peer Review Board, launched a dedicated Web Portal to automate and streamline the entire peer review process, making compliance faster, smoother, and hassle-free for members. The portal digitizes the complete peer review lifecycle, starting from the submission of applications and allotment of peer reviewers to the submission of peer review reports and generation of Peer Review Certificates. This digital transformation will enhance efficiency while making the peer review process more transparent, seamless and user-friendly.
The event also featured an insightful technical session on Capital Markets and Investments, addressed by investment experts CA. Nilesh Shah and CA. Sunil Singhania, along with a session on the Income-tax Act, 2025 by tax expert CA. Dr. Girish Ahuja.
As part of the celebrations, a series of nationwide activities were organised, including knowledge sessions, blood donation camps, tree plantation drives and various other social outreach programmes.