Congratulating ICSI for organising the conference, he said, “Company Secretaries employed in Public Sector Undertakings are playing a very critical role in public service.” There are presently 80,550 Company Secretaries in India, he noted, underlining the expanding professional community and the opportunities available to the next generation. Among those present at the inauguration were CS Rajesh Tarpara, Programme Director & Council Member, ICSI; CS Abhishek Chhajed, Secretary, WIRC of ICSI; CS Mehul Rajput, Regional Council Member, WIRC of ICSI; CS Jaymeen Trivedi, Chairman, Ahmedabad Chapter, CS Parshwa Shah, Secretary, Ahmedabad Chapter of WIRC of ICSI; and senior CS Arvind Gaudana. Beyond the PSU-focused conference, ICSI has been undertaking a range of professional initiatives to equip Company Secretaries for emerging areas of business and regulation. The ICSI PSU Conference 2026 will conclude on August 9.