New Delhi, Oct 4 (KNS): Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said good governance, transparency and trust were the “invisible infrastructure” of a modern economy and essential for sustaining investor confidence.

Addressing the 58th Foundation Day celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) at Bharat Mandapam here, Radhakrishnan congratulated the ICSI fraternity and appreciated its contribution to strengthening transparent, ethical and inclusive corporate governance.

He said the transformation of ICSI over nearly six decades mirrored the evolution of the company secretary profession, which now plays an important role in strengthening corporate transparency, investor confidence and India's position in the global economy.

In an era driven by artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics and rapidly evolving business models, the Vice-President called upon company secretaries to uphold the legal, strategic and ethical foundations of corporate India.

“Technology may transform the manner in which information is generated and decisions are supported, but integrity, accountability, transparency and responsibility remain human,” he said.

Describing company secretaries as “guardians of governance”, Radhakrishnan said they were at the centre of the trust architecture of India Inc and had an important role in enabling enterprises, start-ups, family businesses and listed companies to grow responsibly.

He said strong institutions and sound governance would be as important as physical and digital infrastructure in building a Viksit Bharat.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Vice-President underlined the complementary role of ICAI, ICMAI and ICSI in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047, describing the professional institutions as key pillars of a strong corporate and economic ecosystem.

Calling for greater opportunities for young people to enter the profession, Radhakrishnan appreciated ICSI's fee-waiver initiatives and urged the institute to continue its outreach among students.

He launched the MSME Compliance Calendar 2027 and appreciated ICSI's initiatives for MSMEs and start-ups, including the ICSI MSME & Start-up Catalyst.

Radhakrishnan also appreciated ICSI's contributions to the National Defence Fund under the Shaheed Ki Beti initiative and the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Ministry of Defence.

Concluding his address, the Vice-President called upon ICSI to continue upholding the trust reposed in the profession and contribute towards building a strong, Aatma-nirbhar and Viksit Bharat by 2047.

He said India should aspire to become the world's largest economy not to dictate terms to others, but “so that no one can dictate unwanted terms to us”.

He also invoked the ethos of “Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara” and extended his greetings to the ICSI fraternity on its Foundation Day.

ICSI President C S Pawan Chandak, former Rajya Sabha member Dr Sonal Mansingh and ICSI Secretary C S Asish Mohan, among others, were present on the occasion.(KNS)