ICAI establishes new regional branch in Gujarat starting October 2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially established the Junagadh Branch of the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) in Gujarat. Operating under Regulation 159, this new branch becomes effective on 7 October 2026. Its administrative jurisdiction covers seven nearby towns situated within a 50-kilometer radius of Junagadh. Establishing professional regional chapters is a standard organizational mechanism used by regulatory bodies to decentralize administration and improve member outreach.

In practice, local accountants, corporate finance staff, and students previously had to rely on distant regional offices for institutional support, professional development programs, and administrative filings. Under the new setup, the Junagadh branch will directly serve practitioners in its designated 50-kilometer radius, shifting administrative access closer to regional practitioners. Practicing professionals and chartered accountant firms in the coverage area should update their local contact directories and check for upcoming regional notifications regarding branch inauguration events.

Tax professionals and compliance advisors should note the geographic boundaries when directing local trainees or seeking regional chapter services. Bottom line: local practitioners gain a dedicated regional touchpoint for professional support right in Gujarat.