The two-day of 13th All India Students Conference (AISC) of Company Secretaries kicked off here today. Addressing the students after inaugurating the conference hosted by Hyderabad Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) here, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Housing Uttam Kumar Reddy said a good Company Secretary is a valuable asset to the company. In a globalised economy Indian companies have to compete and business environment also becomes complex. Company secretary role is critical as he guides them in statutory processess and India would soon over take China in the growth of its GDP, he said. Nalsar University Vice-Chancellor Prof Faizan Mustafa said India’s retains the distinctive identity as the most diverse nation. India’s management of diversity is the best management of diversity in the world, he said and added that Company Secretary can play a vital role in managing this diversity in corporate governance. Institute of Company Secretaries(New Delhi) President Mr CS Nesar Ahmad said their mission is to be a Global leader in promoting good Corporate governance. To globalise the profession, the ICSI has approached the Commerce Ministry for inclusion of a new Head for Corporate Governance and company Secretarial Services under the Services Sectoral Classification List of the WTO, he said the institute has also sought support from parallel institutes in various countries of the world. Eminent Economists, Academicians, Senior Executives from Government and experienced Professionals addressed the participants during the day. UNI
