The GCC Summit Ahmedabad 2025, held on August 29–30, 2025, at the Gift City Club in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, was the second edition of the Global Capability Centres (GCC) Summit Series organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). This summit aimed to highlight India's emergence as a global hub for financial, business, and innovation services, emphasizing the pivotal role of Chartered Accountants in shaping the future of GCCs.
The event featured over 800 delegates and more than 13 sessions, covering thematic areas such as Finance Innovation, AI, Data Privacy, ESG Sustainability, Ethics & Governance, Accounting & Compliance, Talent Development, Cyber Security, Setting up GCCs, Taxation, HR Perspective, Marketing Strategies, IFSCA Gift City, Business Process Reengineering, and Funding Arrangements. Eminent speakers included Shri Kalyanaraman Rajaraman, Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centre Authority, Ms. Ponugumatla Bharathi (IAS), Secretary to the Government of Gujarat's Science and Technology Department, and CA. Aniket S Talati, Past President of ICAI.
The summit provided a platform for knowledge sharing, cross-industry dialogue, and collaboration, showcasing leadership opportunities for Chartered Accountants in the expanding GCC ecosystem. It facilitated connections between professionals, policymakers, and global corporations, highlighting ICAI's global initiatives to upskill and position members for international leadership roles in GCCs. The event also promoted India, particularly centers like GIFT City, as a prime destination for finance-driven GCCs.
Professionals, policymakers, and global corporations interested in the evolving role of Chartered Accountants in GCCs and India's position in the global financial services sector would have found this summit particularly beneficial.
Speakers(38)
CA. Anand Prakash Jangid
Eminent Speaker
CA. Aniket S Talati
Past President at Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA. Aniket S Talati has served as the Past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, contributing significantly to the advancement of the accounting profession in India.
CA. Avinash Gupta
Eminent Speaker
CA. Dhruvin Kothari
Managing Director at KMK Ventures
CA. Gautam Pai
Chief Executive Officer at Awfficacy Global
CA. Guru Prasad Makam
Eminent Speaker
CA. Gyan B Pipara
Eminent Speaker
CA. Jaiman Patel
Eminent Speaker
CA. Jangoo Dalal
Co-Founder & CEO ESG, Global at GovEVA
CA. Jangoo Dalal is the Co-Founder and CEO of ESG, Global at GovEVA, focusing on environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
CA. Kamal Chhabra
Founder & CEO at KC GlobEd
CA. Kapil Bagadia
Eminent Speaker
CA. Kshitij Patel
Eminent Speaker
CA. Naresh Dhanraj Kella
Director at Power Corporation Ltd
CA. Nikhil Bhansali
Head of Tax at Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services
CA. Nitin Jain
CEO at Welspun Transformation Services Limited
CA. Nitin Jain is the CEO of Welspun Transformation Services Limited, leading the company's transformation and strategic initiatives.
CA. Sachin Rathi
Founder at Karma CPA Services
CA. Sachin Rathi is the Founder of Karma CPA Services, providing accounting and financial consulting services.
CA. Sudesh Jain
COO – GCC at Adani Group
CA. Sudesh Jain is the Chief Operating Officer for Global Capability Centers at Adani Group, overseeing the group's GCC operations.
CA. Swetang Pandya
Chief Executive Officer at Swetak Group
CA. Uday Ranpara
Eminent Speaker
CA. Viral Kanbar
Founder Mentor at Befree
Dr. Abhay Sinha
Director General at Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)
Dr. Abhay Sinha serves as the Director General of the Services Export Promotion Council, promoting and facilitating the export of services from India.
Dr. Dipesh Shah
Executive Director at International Financial Services Centres Authority
Dr. Dipesh Shah is the Executive Director at the International Financial Services Centres Authority, playing a key role in the strategic direction and operations of India's IFSCs.
Mr. Anmol Patel
Director at Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited
Mr. Anmol Patel is a Director at Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited, involved in the company's strategic and operational decisions.
Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bisht
Sector Lead- Institutional Investments Initiative (I-Cube) at Invest India
Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bisht leads the Institutional Investments Initiative (I-Cube) at Invest India, focusing on attracting and facilitating institutional investments.
Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta
CEO at i-Hub Gujarat
Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta is the CEO of i-Hub Gujarat, an innovation hub fostering entrepreneurship and technological advancements in Gujarat.
Mr. Jaxay Shah
Founder & CMD at Savvy Group
Mr. Jaxay Shah is the Founder and Chairman & Managing Director of Savvy Group, a leading real estate development company in India.
Mr. Jay Shah
Partner at iMark Advisors
Mr. Manish Misra
IFSC Banking Unit at ICICI Bank Limited
Mr. Pranav Rawal
DGM – Public Relations at Shilp Group
Mr. Prashant Ganti
Vice President at Zoho
Mr. Prashant Ganti serves as the Vice President at Zoho, contributing to the company's growth and product development.
Mr. Rakesh Sinha
Founder and CEO at Quintes Global Private Limited
Mr. Sameer Rajendra Purohit
Yoki Financial Services – IFSC, Registered Investment Bank
Mr. Sandip Shah
Head – IFSC & Strategy Department at GIFT City
Mr. Sandip Shah leads the IFSC & Strategy Department at GIFT City, focusing on the development and strategic initiatives of the International Financial Services Centre.
Mr. Shreyans Shah
CEO & Director at Savvy Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Umesh Uttamchandani
Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at DevX
Mr. Umesh Uttamchandani is the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at DevX, a company specializing in co-working spaces and business solutions.
Mr. Viren Mehta
President (Sales & Marketing) at Million Minds Tech City
Mr. Viren Mehta is the President of Sales & Marketing at Million Minds Tech City, overseeing the promotion and development of the tech city.
Ms. Ponugumatla Bharathi
Secretary to Government at Science and Technology Department, Government of Gujarat
Ms. Ponugumatla Bharathi is the Secretary to the Government in the Science and Technology Department of the Government of Gujarat, responsible for policy formulation and implementation in the state's science and technology sector.
Shri Kalyanaraman Rajaraman
Chairperson at International Financial Services Centre Authority
Shri Kalyanaraman Rajaraman serves as the Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centre Authority, overseeing the development and regulation of financial services in India's IFSCs.
Event Details
- Date
- August 29-30, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Ahmedabad, India
- Gift City Club, Gujarat, Ahmedabad
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Professionals, policymakers, and global corporations interested in GCCs and India's role in global financial services.
- Attendees
- 800+