ICMAI Pune Chapter elects CMA Rahul Chincholkar as chairman for 2026–27, sets sharp focus on AI-driven professional growth

Pune: The Pune Chapter of the The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has elected CMA Rahul Chincholkar as its chairman for 2026-27. Chincholkar assumed charge from outgoing chairman CMA Shrikant Ippalpalli.The newly elected office-bearers include CMA Himanshu Dave as vice-chairman, CMA Tanuja Mantrawadi as secretary and CMA Ameya Tikale as treasurer.The newly constituted managing committee also comprises CMA Shrikant Ippalpalli, CMA Nilesh Kekan, CMA Nagesh Bhagane, CMA Anuja Dabhade and CMA Nikhil Agrawal.The newly elected team was felicitated in the presence of regional committee member CMA Chaitanya Moharir, former chapter presidents CMA Dhananjay Joshi, CMA Dr. Sanjay Bhargave, CMA N. K. Nimkar, along with senior members Abhay Devdhar, Pramod Dubey, Prasad Joshi and Meena Vaidya.Speaking after assuming office, Chincholkar said he would focus on organising professional development programmes, workshops and guidance sessions for students and members. He added that the chapter would also promote emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and advanced professional courses in the coming year.Outgoing chairman Ippalpalli reviewed the chapter's activities during the past year, while Dave, Mantrawadi and Tikale expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve. Sanjay Bhargave guided the gathering on the future roadmap for the chapter.