I. LEARNING EVENTS AT BCAS
1. 78th Founding Day Conclave held on Monday, 6th July 2026 @ MCA-The Lounge, Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate, Mumbai
The Fireside Chat featured Advocate Arvind Datar, eminent Senior Advocate, on the topic "Four Hurdles to Overcome for Viksit Bharat," held on the occasion of the 78th Founding Day of the Bombay Chartered Accountants Society held on Monday, 6th July 2026 at MCA The Lounge, Churchgate, Mumbai. The discussion, moderated by our Past President CA Anil Sathe in conversation with Adv. Arvind Datar, ranged across economic history, manufacturing, governance, judicial reform, and the role of professionals, offering wide-ranging insights on the path to a developed India.
Key takeaways from Advocate Arvind Datar:
1. Reframing India's Starting Point: Adv. Datar pushed back on the narrative that 1947 India was a "devastated" nation, noting that the country inherited significant infrastructure — 12,000 kilometres of railways, universities, and ports. He argued that India's real setback was "endless socialism and nationalisation" between 1947 and 1991, not the colonial legacy itself.
2. A Shorter Runway for Viksit Bharat:Read More