Dear Members,

As I pen this message, it is with a heart full of gratitude, pride, and humility. This January edition is special-not only because January symbolizes new beginnings, renewed purpose, and fresh resolve, but also because it marks my final editorial message as the Chairman of the Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC of ICAI-the largest branch of the largest region of the largest accounting body in the world.

January has always held a unique significance. It is a month of reflection, celebration, and recommitment to our values. It sets the tone for the year ahead and reminds us that every ending carries within it the promise of a new beginning. As I step down from this esteemed position, I do so with immense satisfaction and a deep sense of fulfillment.

It gives me immense pride to share a truly historic milestone achieved by the Ahmedabad Branch. The Branch has been conferred the "Best Branch of ICAI" award across all 189 branches of the country-an honor of the highest order.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that after a gap of four years in the history of the Ahmedabad Branch, we have secured the First Prize in both the Members' Category and the Students' Category. This rare and prestigious dual recognition stands as a powerful testament to our collective vision, collaborative spirit, and unwavering pursuit of excellence.

The month of January further exemplified the vibrancy and inclusiveness of our Branch. We were deeply honored to have the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Justice Bhargav Karia Sir at our Republic Day Celebration, which added immense grace and significance to the occasion and reinforced our commitment to constitutional values and professional ethics.

In the same spirit of camaraderie and engagement, the Ahmedabad Branch also successfully hosted a three-day Winter Cricket Tournament in January. The tournament witnessed 15 enthusiastic teams, with over 200 Chartered Accountants present simultaneously at the ground, coming together to celebrate brotherhood, bonding, and professional networking through the true gentlemen's game of cricket. The energy, sportsmanship, and fellowship displayed during these three days beautifully reflected the strength and unity of our professional fraternity.

Such milestones—professional, cultural, and sporting-are never achieved by an individual alone. I place on record my sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our respected CCM, CA Purushottam Khandelwal Sir, whose guidance, encouragement, and motivation have been a constant source of inspiration throughout the year.

I am equally indebted to the entire Managing Committee, whose dedication, teamwork, and tireless efforts transformed vision into reality:
• CA Rinkesh Shah
• CA Sammir Chaudhary
• CA Sahil Gala
• CA Shikha Agarwal
• CA Abhinav Malaviya
• CA Chetan Jagetia
• CA Jiten Trivedi
• CA Sunit Shah
• CA Fenil Shah
• CA Bishan Shah


Your unwavering support, wise counsel, and helping hand at every step made this journey not only successful but truly memorable.

As I conclude my tenure as Chairman, I do so with confidence that the Ahmedabad Branch will continue to scale greater heights, set new benchmarks, and remain a torchbearer of excellence for both members and students. I step aside with gratitude in my heart, pride in what we have collectively achieved, and firm faith in the leadership that will carry this legacy forward.

Thank you for the trust, encouragement, and privilege to serve.

With warm regards and best wishes for a progressive, impactful, and inspiring year ahead.

With warm regards,
CA. Neerav Agarwal
Chairman, Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC of ICAI