THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA

THE INSTITUTE OF
COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is constituted under an Act of Parliament i.e. the Company Secretaries Act, 1980  (Act No. 56 of 1980). ICSI is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries in India. In 1960 that the Company Law Board started a course in Company Secretaryship leading to the award of Government Diploma in Company Secretaryship. The Government promoted on October 4, 1968, Institute of Company Secretaries of India under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 for taking over from the Government the conduct of Company Secretaryship examination. ICSI has since been converted into a statutory body from January 1, 1981 under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. The identity of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) stands for stability and integrity. The core of the identity “Connecting for collective growth” is epitomized by four letters signifying a mature and multifaceted profession. The letters CS in the centre of the identity integrate to form an upward arrow embodying the Institutes’ vision of growth and excellence in corporate governance. Set in a deep blue colour, the bold and elegant Masthead lends it an air of authority and leadership.”