New Delhi, July 2 -- A historic celebration was organised at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated its 78th Chartered Accountants Day.

Addressing the gathering on Thursday, the Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan appreciated the contribution of the Chartered Accountancy profession to India's economic growth and lauded ICAI for maintaining rigorous examination standards.

He stated, "Chartered Accountants have played an important role in the implementation of GST, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Direct Benefit Transfer initiatives and reforms in the taxation system. Their expertise, he said, has strengthened transparency, improved compliance and enhanced investor confidence."

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