ICAI inaugurates global summit to strengthen India’s leadership in Global Capability Centres
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Global Trade & Services Committee, inaugurated the first edition of ICAI Global Orbit Summit 2026 in New Delhi today, marking the commencement of a nationwide series of summit dedicated to strengthening India’s position as the global destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The event was hosted by the Northern Indian Regional Council of ICAI.
Organised under the theme “ICAI Global Orbit: From GCCs to Global Leadership”, the Summit served as a strategic platform to foster dialogue, encourage innovation and generate actionable insights for advancing India’s GCC ecosystem, one of the fastest-growing pillars of the global services economy.
The Summit was inaugurated by CA Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI, in the presence of CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, Immediate Past President, ICAI; CA Sanjib Sanghi, Chairman, Global Trade & Services Committee; CA (Dr) Sanjeev Kumar Singhal, Central Council Member, ICAI and CA Navya Malhotra, Chairman, NIRC of ICAI.
CA Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI, said, “What began as back-office support functions has transformed into a dynamic ecosystem delivering high-value services in finance, accounting, taxation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, analytics, ESG reporting, legal, governance and business transformation. India is uniquely placed to become a global hub for Global Capability Centres and Chartered Accountants have that expertise and professional strength to lead and drive GCCs globally, contributing to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.”
CA Sanjib Sanghi, Chairman, Global Trade & Services Committee, said, “India is home to over 2,100 Global Capability Centres (GCCs), employing nearly 2.36 million professionals and generating close to USD 100 billion in annual revenue. This represents a significant opportunity for the accountancy profession. The ICAI Global Summit Platform will serve as a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange, cross-industry collaboration, and policy dialogue, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, GCCs, academia, and the accountancy profession to shape the future of this rapidly evolving ecosystem.”
The summit featured a series of thought-provoking sessions and dialogues aimed at shaping the future of GCCs in India. Eminent speakers and industry leaders shared practical perspectives and future-ready strategies on various aspects like Finance Innovation, AI & Automation, Data Privacy, ESG & Sustainability, Ethics & Governance, Accounting & Compliance, Cyber Security, Talent Development, GCC Setup & Strategy, Global Taxation, HR & Workforce, Marketing Strategy and Process Transformation. Industry experts shared actionable insights on emerging technologies, evolving regulations, future skills and business transformation, to enhance India’s competitiveness as a global hub for high-value services.
The ICAI Global Summit 2026 marks the beginning of a nationwide series that will bring together policymakers, global corporations, industry leaders, academia and finance professionals across India to deliberate on emerging opportunities, policy reforms, technological advancements and the future of GCCs. Following the successful launch in New Delhi, ICAI’s Global Summit Series 2026 will continue across the country with upcoming editions in Ahmedabad (24 July), Mumbai (16-17 October), Bengaluru (23-24 October), Hyderabad (13-14 November), Pune (21-22 November) and Chennai (January 2027).
