Role of Company Secretaries evolving over time, says ICSI vice-president

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SPMVV Vice-Chancellor Uma Vennam presents a certificate to a candidate at the ICSI South Indian Regional Council convocation held in Tirupati on Thursday (July 03).

SPMVV Vice-Chancellor Uma Vennam presents a certificate to a candidate at the ICSI South Indian Regional Council convocation held in Tirupati on Thursday (July 03). | Photo Credit: KV POORNACHANDRA KUMAR

Newly qualified company secretaries should learn to embrace opportunities and understand their responsibility towards the profession, vice-president of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) C.S. Pawan G. Chandak said.

The ICSI, functioning under the jurisdiction of the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs, conducted its convocation for the Southern Region at Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV) campus here on Thursday (July 03).

Speaking on the role of the Company Secretaries evolving over time, Mr. Chandak also announced the fee waiver scheme offered to the members of the Indian armed forces, paramilitary forces, Agniveers, family members of martyrs registering for the CS Executive Programme.

He also explained the joint certificate course on ‘Corporate and Securities Markets Compliances’ offered to the ICSI students in association with National Institute of Securities Markets. Also, he shed light on ICSI Guiding Principles on Stewardship (IGPS) course that outlines best practices for responsible investment, encompassing environmental, social, and governance factors, to empower Institutional Investors and Service Providers.

Similarly, the ICSI ‘UAE Business Manager’ certificate course aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills for roles in the United Arab Emirates. He also outlined the offers for students from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh registering for the CSEET and CS Executive Programme.

SPMVV Vice-Chancellor Uma Vennam, who was chief guest, congratulated the newly inducted members of the ICSI and recalled the significant responsibilities on their shoulders to ensure growth, development and rise of the nation.

The Institute announced the two-year full-time MBA in Maritime Regulations and Compliance Management, offered in collaboration with Gujarat Maritime University, which encompasses CS curriculum and maritime laws and regulatory practices to enhance employability of CS students. Over 263 young members participated in the convocation. ICSI council members A. Mohan Kumar, R. Venkataramana and South Indian Regional Council (SIRC) Chairman E.P. Madhusudhanan were present.

Published - July 03, 2025 04:56 pm IST

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