Dear Members,

Warm greetings from the Ahmedabad Branch!

As we step into the month of November, I am reminded of the deeper significance this month holds—not just in the calendar, but for us as professionals and for our community. November is a time of transition – from the festivities and energy of end-year celebrations into a phase of reflection, renewal and preparation for what lies ahead. It offers us the opportunity to consolidate our learnings, renew our commitments, and set clear intentions for the coming year.

In that spirit, I would like to reflect upon some of the key events we held in October and underline their importance as stepping-stones for our ongoing journey of professional excellence and community engagement.

1. 1st October – Navratri Celebration
On 1st October, the Branch organised a grand Navratri celebration, where over 4,000 members and students joined in a joyful Garba night. This event was more than a cultural festivity — it reinforced our sense of camaraderie, belonging and spirit of the CA fraternity. The energy, enthusiasm and togetherness displayed by all participants are such affirmations of our shared identity.

2. 10th October – Seminar on Transfer Pricing & International Taxation
On 10th October, we hosted a dedicated seminar on Transfer Pricing and International Taxation. (While the national body of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India lists a webinar on “Transfer Pricing: Compliance Framework in India” held on 7th October 2025 under its Committee on International Taxation, this greater focus underscores the dynamic challenges faced by CAs in a globalising world.)

With cross-border transactions, changing tax treaties and evolving regulatory demands, this seminar served as a timely and much-needed forum for our members to engage with the subject matter, share practical insights, and strengthen their readiness to serve clients in an international setting.

3. 11th October – Seminar on GST
On 11th October, we held a seminar focusing on GST – a core pillar of indirect tax compliance and advisory services in India. While I could not locate a publicly posted detailed event listing specifically for the Branch on that date, our collective experience affirms that the seminar enabled participants to sharpen their knowledge of new developments, compliance issues and advisory opportunities under GST-regime.

Together, these three events demonstrate our Branch’s commitment: (i) to foster professional development (via the two seminars) and (ii) to build community and fellowship (via the Navratri celebration).

As we move into November, I encourage each member and student to take a moment to reflect on the following:
- Consolidation: Use this time to review your learnings from the seminars. Have you applied any of the insights in your practice or study? What further knowledge gap remains?
- Renewal of Purpose: With the festive rush behind us, November gives us space for quieter focus—to renew our dedication to ethics, quality of service, continuous learning and mentoring the next generation of Chartered Accountants.
- Preparation for the Future: The professional landscape is evolving fast – in taxation, in assurance, in advisory services, and in the digital dimension. Our seminars in October were steps in that direction; November is the month to plan how you will move forward with what you have learned.
- Community Engagement: Our Branch thrives when members and students actively participate—not just in programmes, but in mentoring, volunteering, networking and supporting each other. Let us carry forward the spirit of togetherness from Navratri into our day-to-day interaction and professional life.

In the coming weeks, I urge all of you to keep an eye on our Branch communications for upcoming programmes and to make the most of the opportunities. Let us continue to foster a culture of learning, sharing and excellence. A special word of thanks to our event organisers, the speakers, the volunteers and all participants who made October’s events successful.

Finally, to the students of our profession: let November be your month of steady progress. Keep building your knowledge, sharpen your skills, seek mentors and stay engaged. To our practising members: may this month be one of reflection, renewal and readiness to chart new paths for the year ahead.

Together, let us move forward with confidence, purpose and camaraderie.

Wishing you and your families a healthy, successful and meaningful November.

Yours sincerely,
CA. Neerav Agarwal
Chairman, Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC of ICAI