From The President

My Dear BCAS Family,

As I commence my communication to you all, I am filled with profound sadness due to the sudden and shocking demise of Padma Shree CA T. N. Manoharan, Past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, on 30th July, 2025. He was not only a towering figure and a remarkable ambassador representing the profession but also a respected statesman. His wisdom, humility and unwavering integrity inspired generations of Chartered Accountants, thereby earning him respect and admiration globally. For us at BCAS, his loss is even deeper since he was a regular participant at various events, including the RRCs, as well as a frequent speaker, the latest being at the 75th year celebration at the Reimagine event in January 2024. Whilst he has served the profession and the nation in various capacities, according to me his most remarkable contribution was the “100 day turnaround of Satyam” in his capacity as a Board nominee by the Government, for which he did not charge a single rupee, which he very eloquently narrated in his book, “The Tech Phoenix” which he jointly authored. This noble gesture is an apt illustration of what I call the highest level of “Professional Social Responsibility” (PSR), a theme very close to my heart. Hence, it is appropriate for me to