CA, CS, CMA : CSEET is the entrance exam for the CS Executive Programme, managed by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The ca...
Income Tax : Explore our analysis on including Company Secretaries as Accountants under the Income-Tax Bill 2025. Benefits include improved com...
CA, CS, CMA : SEBI’s new secretarial audit regulations create confusion due to misalignment with ICSI guidelines, raising concerns about regul...
CA, CS, CMA : Discover the major highlights of the revised Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by ICSI, effective from April...
CA, CS, CMA : Explore the amendments in Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) by ICSI. Understand the changes effective from April 1,...
Company Law : ICSI has urged PESB to recognize Company Secretaries as eligible for Board-level and Functional Director positions in CPSEs. The r...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : ICSI has advised members to verify and update their contact and address details maintained in the Institute's records. Accurate in...
Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi orders a review of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India's income tax exemption claim, sending the matter b...
CA, CS, CMA : Aakansha Vaid Vs ICSI (Appellate Authority of ICSI) he Authority records its displeasure about the conduct of the Complainant duri...
CA, CS, CMA : Avenue for seeking certified copies as well as inspection is provided both in the Right to Information Act and in Company Secretar...
CA, CS, CMA : Gayathri Pasarakayala Vs Disciplinary Committee (ICSI Appellate Authority) It is clear that the Disciplinary Committee has not fol...
Income Tax : Shri Hitender Kumar Mehta Vs Shri Rajiv Bajaj (ICSI Discipilinar Committee) The Disciplinary Committee, after considering all mate...
CA, CS, CMA : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has updated member appointments for the Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, and Compa...
Corporate Law : Ministry of Corporate Affairs updates tribunal members for ICAI and ICMAI election dispute cases, effective from April 17, 2025....
CA, CS, CMA : Learn about ICSI's recent decisions on governance, infrastructure, amendments, and student initiatives from its 312th Annual Counc...
CA, CS, CMA : Justice Talwant Singh appointed as Chairperson of the Appellate Authority for professional institutes under the Chartered Accounta...
CA, CS, CMA : ICSI has proposed Draft Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 to amend the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982. Thes...
IFSCA has specified mandatory ICSI courses for KMPs and employees in IFSC entities. The directive requires completion by September 30, 2026, to strengthen regulatory knowledge and compliance standards.
ICSI raised concerns over delays in NCLT hearings affecting corporate restructuring and insolvency matters. It emphasized the need for prioritised listing to ensure timely adjudication.
ICSI broadened eligibility criteria to allow final-year students and various professional streams to register. The decision enhances accessibility and promotes wider participation in the CS profession.
ICSI urged MCA to introduce a condonation scheme for delayed BEN filings caused by pandemic-related disruptions. The proposal aims to reduce penalties and promote voluntary compliance.
ICSI highlighted ambiguity between Section 9A and state laws causing confusion in stamp duty collection. It urged clarification to prevent compliance risks and disputes.
The issue concerns ambiguity in the effective date of company conversion. It highlights that conversion should be valid only after Registrar approval to avoid legal uncertainty.
The issue concerns rejection of applications despite proper e-filing. It highlights that insisting on physical documents contradicts digital compliance laws and delays corporate processes.
The issue concerns additional approval requirements for shifting registered offices within the same state. It highlights that administrative restructuring has unnecessarily increased compliance burden, calling for exemption.
The issue concerns whether penalties can be imposed when notices are returned undelivered. It was emphasized that without proper service and verification, proceedings are invalid and violate natural justice.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedback from Company Secretaries regarding practical difficulties faced in relation to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) claims. Through a communication dated March 10, 2026, the Institute stated that it aims to act as a bridge […]
