Dear Esteemed Members Greetings!
As we welcome the dawn of 2026, we find ourselves at a historic juncture in our nation’s economic journey. With the vision of Vikasit Bharat gaining momentum and our state’s ambitious roadmap for Swarna Andhra Pradesh @2047 taking flight, the role of Chartered Accountants has evolved from financial auditors to strategic architects of the nation’s wealth.
(Wealth should be earned through righteousness and protected through integrity. Through such ‘Dharma,’ one attains true prosperity and conquers the world.)
As we wrap up an eventful 2025 and celebrate the successful completion of the December GSTR filings, let us carry this spirit of integrity into the new year.
Pioneering the “Swarna Andhra” Vision
As the state government gears up for the 2026-27 State Budget, our role in supporting the “Swarna Andhra” vision is paramount. With the state targeting massive investments in Green Energy (the Nellore 10GW Solar hub) and the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in Visakhapatnam, CAs are the essential link between policy and performance. Whether it is facilitating Ease of Doing Business or conducting regular Water and Energy Audits as suggested by the state’s new mission-mode framework, our profession is central to this “Speed of Governance.”
My sincere gratitude to our learned speakers— CA Ramanathan Bupathy, CA T G Suresh, CA T. Bhanu Prudhviraj, CA D Priyanaka Mehta, CA Avinash Gudivada and CA M. Eswara Manikanta, CA PVSS Prasad, CA Billapati Vinay Gandhi, CA M Chalapathy —for their invaluable insights during our CPE programs on New Income Tax Act 2025, Ethics, GST, and Ind AS.
Upcoming Programs: To organise awareness programs, on the new Income Tax Act under Direct Taxes Committee of ICAI in association with Income Tax Department, for various trade associations, business groups etc.
To conduct career orientation programs for students studying in High Schools and Colleges.
Training Program for members to become peer reviewers.
Mega Conference of Chartered Accountants Vikasya — meaning “destined for development” - Role Of Chartered Accountants in Vikasit Bharat and Swarna Andhra Pradesh on 6th and 7th Feb 2026
Sankranti Greetings As we celebrate the harvest festival, let us pledge to harvest new opportunities for our nation. By ensuring financial transparency, we are not just auditing accounts; we are auditing the progress of a Vikasit Bharat.
Wishing you and your families a joyous New Year and a very Happy Sankranti festive season!

Warm regards,
Sridhar Andhavarapu
Chairman (2025-26),
ICAI Visakhapatnam Branch