The The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament and functioning under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is organising the RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 on March 18, 2026 at Shangri-La Eros.

The announcement was made today during a press conference hosted by ICMAI at its headquarters in New Delhi.

The Summit will focus on the theme: “Strategic Leadership for Global Capability Centre – CMAs as Architects of Value Creation & Capability Augmentation.”

The Leadership Summit aims to provide a dynamic platform for thought leadership and meaningful dialogue on the evolving role of strategic leadership in driving organisational transformation, enhancing global competitiveness, and creating sustainable value. The event will highlight the critical contribution of Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs) in strengthening Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and modern enterprises.

The Summit will witness participation from an eminent gathering of CEOs, CFOs, Directors, senior corporate leaders, HR professionals, senior government officials, and industry representatives, making it a significant forum for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic insights.

The event is being spearheaded by the leadership of ICMAI, including TCA Srinivasa Prasad, President; Neeraj Dhananjay Joshi, Vice President; Vinayaranjan P, Chairman, Career Counselling & Placement Committee; along with Council Members including Manoj Kumar Anand, Rajendra Singh Bhati, Navneet Kumar Jain, Dr D P Nandy, Secretary, and Rakesh Yadav, Chairman, ICMAI-NIRC, along with other Council Members, who are contributing to make the event a grand success.

Eminent speakers from leading organizations such as Microsoft India, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Accenture, Apple India Private Limited, Power Finance Corporation Limited, BHEL, National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), REC Limited, Central Warehousing Corporation, Cement Corporation of India Limited, KRIBHCO Green Energy Pvt Ltd, TPM Consultants Pvt Ltd are expected to deliver insightful sessions at the summit.