Pune: Navonmesh 2025, a two-day regional conference organized by the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad branches of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) under the Western India Regional Council (WIRC), was inaugurated by Hanmantrao Gaikwad, Founder and MD of Bharat Vikas Group (BVG).
The event celebrated the evolving and critical role of Chartered Accountants (CAs) in India’s financial ecosystem.
Held at Siddhi Banquet Hall in Pune, Navonmesh 2025 brought together leading financial professionals, government officials, and members of ICAI to explore the growing importance of strategic financial advisory, tax reform, and AI-led digital transformation in the accounting profession.
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CAs: Pillars of India’s Economic Growth
Speaking at the inauguration, Gaikwad called CAs the true architects of India’s economy. “From promoting transparency to enabling strategic cost-efficiency and business growth, CAs are central to the country’s development. In the age of AI, they must evolve as technology-savvy professionals who guide businesses through economic complexities,” he said.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule addressed the audience via video message, emphasizing the government’s support for the CA community’s role in financial policymaking.
Navonmesh 2025: Knowledge-Rich Sessions Covering Key Industry Themes
Navonmesh 2025 featured technical sessions on:
- The Changing Landscape of Indian Income Tax
- Evolving Audit Practices: From Statutory to Forensic
- Personal Branding for Chartered Accountants
- AI and Automation in Finance
- GST Rulings and Regulatory Impact
- IPO Readiness and Capital Market Trends
- Startup Financing Insights for 2025
Experts from across India shared perspectives aimed at future-proofing CA practices and strengthening their role as trusted advisors.
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Driving Innovation and Professional Empowerment
“Events like Navonmesh 2025 are critical in equipping professionals with fresh insights, fostering collaboration, and aligning them with emerging global trends,” said CA Ketan Saiya, Chairman of WIRC.
The conference also featured a vibrant cultural inauguration with a Ganesh Vandana dance, followed by sessions led by ICAI leaders including CA Sachin Miniyar, CA Vaibhav Modi, CA Neha Phadke, and CA Dheeraj Baldota.
With India’s economy expanding and new financial technologies emerging, Navonmesh 2025 served as a catalyst for learning, collaboration, and innovation – firmly positioning the CA profession as a strategic pillar of India’s economic future.
