NATCON 2026 National Conference on Direct Taxes Concludes in Nagpur
The ICAI Nagpur Branch hosted NATCON 2026, focusing on the New Income-Tax Act, 2025.
NATCON 2026 held at Hotel Centre Point, Nagpur
Key discussions on the New Income-Tax Act, 2025
Inaugural session featured prominent speakers including Justice C V Bhadang
The Nagpur Branch of the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) successfully held NATCON 2026, a two-day national conference on direct taxes, at Hotel Centre Point. The event took place recently and aimed to address critical updates in direct taxation, particularly focusing on the New Income-Tax Act, 2025, and its impact on tax professionals.
The conference commenced with an inaugural session led by Justice (Retd.) C V Bhadang, President of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), who served as the chief guest. CA Mangesh Kinare, Vice President of ICAI, was the guest of honour, alongside CA Pankaj Shah, Vice Chairman of the Direct Taxes Committee of ICAI, who also attended the event. CA Swaroopa S Wazalwar, Chairperson of the ICAI Nagpur Branch, welcomed the attendees and highlighted the necessity of ongoing professional education in the ever-evolving field of direct taxation.
The first day of the conference featured three in-depth technical sessions led by distinguished speakers, including CA Anil Sathe and CA Gautam Nayak from Mumbai, as well as CA K K Chaithanya from Bengaluru. These sessions provided valuable insights into the latest developments in direct taxation, equipping the participants with knowledge relevant to their practice.
On the second day, the conference continued with further technical discussions facilitated by CA H Padamchand Khincha from Bengaluru, along with contributions from CA Piyush Bafna and CA Kishore Phadke, both from Pune. The sessions were designed to foster dialogue and exchange of ideas among tax professionals, enhancing their understanding of the current taxation landscape.
Looking ahead, the ICAI Nagpur Branch aims to continue its commitment to professional development by organizing more events that address the changing dynamics of taxation. The insights gained from NATCON 2026 are expected to benefit attendees in their professional practices as they navigate the complexities of the New Income-Tax Act, 2025.
