The Pune Chapter of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has elected CMA Rahul Chincholkar as its chairman for the 2026-27 term. He assumed charge from outgoing chairman CMA Shrikant Ippalpalli.
Newly Elected Office-Bearers
The newly elected office-bearers include CMA Himanshu Dave as vice-chairman, CMA Tanuja Mantrawadi as secretary, and CMA Ameya Tikale as treasurer. The managing committee comprises CMA Shrikant Ippalpalli, CMA Nilesh Kekan, CMA Nagesh Bhagane, CMA Anuja Dabhade, and CMA Nikhil Agrawal.
Felicitations and Guidance
The team was felicitated in the presence of regional committee member CMA Chaitanya Moharir, former chapter presidents CMA Dhananjay Joshi, CMA Dr. Sanjay Bhargave, CMA N. K. Nimkar, and senior members Abhay Devdhar, Pramod Dubey, Prasad Joshi, and Meena Vaidya.
Chairman's Vision
Speaking after assuming office, Chincholkar emphasized organizing professional development programs, workshops, and guidance sessions for students and members. He also highlighted promoting emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and advanced professional courses in the coming year.
Outgoing Chairman's Review
Outgoing chairman Ippalpalli reviewed the chapter's activities over the past year. Dave, Mantrawadi, and Tikale expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve. Dr. Sanjay Bhargave guided the gathering on the future roadmap for the chapter.
The chapter aims to enhance member skills and embrace new technologies, preparing professionals for global challenges. With a focus on continuous learning and innovation, the new team is committed to advancing the field of cost accountancy.
