THE Nagpur Branch of the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) successfully organised a two-day national conference on direct taxes, NATCON 2026, at Hotel Centre Point, recently. The conference focused on significant developments in direct taxation, particularly the New Income-Tax Act, 2025, and its implications for tax professionals.

 

The inaugural session was graced by Justice (Retd.) C V Bhadang, President of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), as the chief guest, and CA Mangesh Kinare, Vice President of ICAI, as the guest of honour. CA Pankaj Shah, Vice Chairman of the Direct Taxes Committee of ICAI, was also present on the occasion. Welcoming the dignitaries and delegates, CA Swaroopa S Wazalwar, Chairperson of ICAI Nagpur Branch (WIRC), emphasised the importance of continuous professional learning and staying abreast of the evolving landscape of direct taxation. She extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, eminent speakers and participating CAs, acknowledging their enthusiastic participation in the national conference. The first day featured three comprehensive technical sessions conducted by eminent speakers CA Anil Sathe, Mumbai; CA Gautam Nayak, Mumbai, and CA K K Chaithanya, Bengaluru. The second day continued with insightful technical deliberations led by CA H Padamchand Khincha, Bengaluru. CA Piyush Bafna, Pune; and CA Kishore Phadke, Pune.