CMA Shrikant Ippalpalli Appointed President of ICAI Pune Chapter

Pune: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), Pune Chapter, has announced its new office bearers for the 2025-26 term. CMA Shrikant Ippalpalli has been appointed as the President, while CMA Rahul Chincholkar will serve as the Vice President. CMA Himanshu Dave has been named Secretary, and CMA Tanuja Mantrawadi will take on the role of Treasurer.

CMA Ippalpalli has taken charge from the outgoing President, CMA Nilesh Kekan. The executive committee members for this term include CMA Nilesh Kekan, CMA Nagesh Bhagne, CMA Amey Tikale, CMA Anuja Dabhade, and CMA Nikhil Agrawal. These appointments were announced at a recent meeting held at CMA Bhavan in Karvenagar. All members of the institute congratulated the newly appointed office bearers.

The newly appointed President, Shrikant Ippalpalli, stated, “I have been working in this field for the past 20 years and have been with ‘ICMAI’ Pune for six years. We will make special efforts to increase student admissions and organize various programs for members to enhance their knowledge. We will strive to elevate the Pune Chapter’s reputation even further than its current standing.” Ippalpalli also extended his gratitude to senior members like CMA Dr. D.V. Joshi, CMA Dr. Sanjay Bhargave, CMA Amit Apte, CMA Neeraj Joshi, CMA Chaitanya Moharir, and CMA Dr. N.K. Nimkar for their guidance, as well as thanking all the members.

The Pune Chapter of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, a leading institution in the country, has completed 60 years since its establishment. Founded in Pune in 1965, this chapter has guided over 40,000 students to date and has produced more than 2,200 certified Cost Accountants.