ECL participates in Parivartanpath 2026: National Leaders Converge at 45th Cost Conference to Redefine Total Cost Management in a Tech-Driven Financial Era
The 45th Cost Conference 2026, themed “Parivartanpath: Navigating Change – Total Cost Management, Technology & Finance Transforming Insights,” commenced at Asansol, bringing together any eminent congregation of financial strategists, industry leaders, regulators and Cost and Management Accounting (CMA) professionals from across the country. The conference is being organised by ICMAI – Eastern India Regional Council.
The conference was graced by Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Eastern Coalfields Limited, in the august presence of Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance), Eastern Coalfields Limited. Their presence underscored the strategic importance of integrated cost management and financial innovation in strengthening India’s industrial and energy sectors. Besides Shri TCA Srinivasa Prasad, President-ICMAI, Smt. Arati Ganguly, Chairman – EIRC, Shri Subrato Banerjee, Chairman – ICMAI, Asansol Chapter and Shri Rambabu Pathak, Company Secretary, ECL and Principal, ICMAI – Asansol Chapter also graced the event.
Designed as a high-impact knowledge platform, the conference focused on equipping professionals in strategic and leadership roles with contemporary tools, insights and best practices to navigate an increasingly dynamic business environment shaped by technological disruption and regulatory evolution.
The technical sessions addressed critical themes central to modern enterprise management, including: Cost Management for Strategic Growth – Optimization frameworks and data-driven decision-making for sustainable value creation; Next-Gen Accounting & Reporting – Evolving standards, transparency mechanisms, and global best practices in financial governance; and Empowering Communities – The expanding role of CMAs in GST 2.0, FinTech innovation, automation and data-driven finance ecosystems.
In addition, the conference featured a dedicated CMA Leaders’ Meet and Advisory Meet, fostering strategic dialogue on emerging industry challenges and future-ready financial leadership. These engagements provided actionable perspectives from seasoned industry experts and policy influencers.
The event witnessed robust participation from corporate representatives nationwide, business leaders, industry associations, government departments, regulators, industrial houses, CMA professionals, allied professional bodies, as well as banks and financial institutions. The diversity of stakeholders enriched the deliberations, enabling cross-sectoral knowledge exchange and collaborative learning.
With eminent panellists of national repute, the conference facilitated meaningful discourse, practical insights, and forward-looking strategies aimed at enhancing organizational resilience and competitiveness.
To commemorate the occasion, a Conference Souvenir featuring scholarly articles and thought leadership contributions from distinguished resource persons was formally released, encapsulating the intellectual essence of the deliberations.
The 45th Cost Conference 2026 stands as a testament to the profession’s evolving mandate—driving transparency, technological integration, and strategic financial stewardship in an era defined by transformation.