Ranchi became the venue for the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s (ICSI) Eastern Region Convocation on December 7, 2025. The Gangotri Convention Centre buzzed with activity as Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, attended as the chief guest. This important ceremony formally admitted 102 new members from the Eastern Region into the prestigious ICSI fraternity.
Chief Guest Sanjay Seth congratulated the incoming members, pointing out that the expanding startup ecosystem necessitates strong governance and compliance, a domain where Company Secretaries play a pivotal role. He emphasized their critical importance in achieving the national goal of a developed India by 2047.
CS Dhananjay Shukla, President of ICSI, delivered an address focusing on the institute’s proactive approach to strengthening corporate governance. He conveyed his assurance that the institute’s forward-thinking initiatives would empower the new members to make significant contributions to India’s economic growth as they enter the professional world.
President Shukla also detailed ICSI’s recently launched fee waiver programs. These are specifically targeted towards individuals serving or associated with the Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Agniveers, families of martyrs, and children of armed forces personnel, as well as students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
He further highlighted several new academic and professional development initiatives. These include an MBA in Maritime Regulation & Compliance Management with Gujarat Maritime University to boost career opportunities, and a joint certificate course with NISM on Corporate & Securities Market Compliance.
Additionally, ICSI announced a certificate course for UAE Business Managers, aiming to equip professionals for international business. The institute also launched the ICSI Guiding Principles on Stewardship (IGPS) for responsible investment, Principles on Climate Change Governance (IPCG) for assessing sustainability, and an ESG Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit to aid in developing robust ESG policies and practices.