In Short : At the 62nd National Convention of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (CMA), IREDA CMD praised CMA leadership for advancing financial transparency and sustainable practices. He highlighted cost accountants’ vital role in driving economic growth, especially in the renewable energy sector. The appreciation reflects the strengthening collaboration between financial professionals and India’s green energy mission.
In Detail : Bhubaneswar – Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), today addressed the 62nd National Cost and Management Accountants’ Convention, organized by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) at SOA University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu, graced the event as Chief Guest and applauded IREDA’s remarkable contribution towards sustainable development and the renewable energy sector. He also lauded IREDA’s historic lisng on the stock exchanges, marking a new chapter in India’s green finance journey.
Delivering his keynote address in the inaugural session, Shri Das spoke about the rising leadership of CMAs globally, noting that CMA expertise leveraged by more than 50% Fortune 500 companies with growing demand in emerging markets. He cited that CMAs today play pivotal roles as strategic financial advisors, cross-functional enablers, and enterprise value partners, moving beyond traditional cost reporting.
Highlighting IREDA’s operational excellence, Shri Das shared how the organization has embraced complete digital transformation, achieving a 3.5-fold growth in its loan book in last 5 years with a leaner workforce. He underlined the growing role of CMAs in driving such corporate turnarounds, governance, and sustainable growth.
