A two-day “IPO and Tax Summit 2026”, jointly organised by the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society and The Auditors’ Association of Southern India, was held in Coimbatore with participation from leading Chartered Accountants, industry experts and entrepreneurs.
Coimbatore: The prestigious two-day “IPO and Tax Summit 2026”, jointly organised by the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) and The Auditors’ Association of Southern India (TAASI), was held at Residency Towers in Coimbatore.
The inaugural session was attended by L. Kamesh, Secretary of TAASI; S. Venkatesh, President of TAASI; Zubin Billimoria; Survajith, Chairman of ICAI Coimbatore and Committee Member of TAASI; and Mahesh Prabu, Treasurer of TAASI.
Addressing the gathering, G. Ramaswamy highlighted the growing need for continuous professional learning, ethical governance and financial discipline in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
He noted that India is undergoing major transformations in capital markets, taxation, compliance systems and digital governance, making it essential for professionals and industries to stay updated and future-ready. Appreciating the efforts of BCAS and TAASI in bringing a national-level technical summit to Coimbatore, he said such initiatives would greatly benefit industries, entrepreneurs and young professionals across the region.
During the inaugural press interaction, Zubin Billimoria said Coimbatore has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial and industrial centres, with strong contributions from sectors including manufacturing, engineering, textiles, healthcare, exports, information technology and startups.
He further stated that knowledge-sharing initiatives organised by institutions like BCAS and TAASI would help bridge the gap between industry and professionals, while also creating greater awareness among young Chartered Accountants and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Speaking at the event, S. Venkatesh said the collaboration between the century-old Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society and The Auditors’ Association of Southern India would play a significant role in strengthening professional excellence and supporting industrial growth.
He added that Coimbatore is steadily moving beyond its traditional industrial base towards global business expansion, with many companies increasingly exploring opportunities in IPOs, international expansion, corporate restructuring and succession planning.
The inaugural session was attended by L. Kamesh, Secretary of TAASI; S. Venkatesh, President of TAASI; Zubin Billimoria; Survajith, Chairman of ICAI Coimbatore and Committee Member of TAASI; and Mahesh Prabu, Treasurer of TAASI.
Addressing the gathering, G. Ramaswamy highlighted the growing need for continuous professional learning, ethical governance and financial discipline in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
He noted that India is undergoing major transformations in capital markets, taxation, compliance systems and digital governance, making it essential for professionals and industries to stay updated and future-ready. Appreciating the efforts of BCAS and TAASI in bringing a national-level technical summit to Coimbatore, he said such initiatives would greatly benefit industries, entrepreneurs and young professionals across the region.
During the inaugural press interaction, Zubin Billimoria said Coimbatore has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial and industrial centres, with strong contributions from sectors including manufacturing, engineering, textiles, healthcare, exports, information technology and startups.
He further stated that knowledge-sharing initiatives organised by institutions like BCAS and TAASI would help bridge the gap between industry and professionals, while also creating greater awareness among young Chartered Accountants and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Speaking at the event, S. Venkatesh said the collaboration between the century-old Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society and The Auditors’ Association of Southern India would play a significant role in strengthening professional excellence and supporting industrial growth.
He added that Coimbatore is steadily moving beyond its traditional industrial base towards global business expansion, with many companies increasingly exploring opportunities in IPOs, international expansion, corporate restructuring and succession planning.