CA. Purushottamlal Khandelwal is a distinguished Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a seasoned professional with over 28 years of post-qualification experience in Audit, Direct & Indirect Taxation, and Intellectual Property Rights. A Graduate in Law from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, he brings a unique blend of financial and legal expertise to his profession. His dedication, leadership, and deep understanding of the industry have positioned him as a key figure in shaping the future of chartered accountancy in India.
Currently, CA. Purushottamlal Khandelwal serves as a Central Council Member of ICAI for the term 2025-29, holding various prestigious positions that contribute to the growth and governance of the profession. He is the Chairman of the Peer Review Board (2025-26), Vice Chairman of the Board of Studies (2025-26), Convenor of the RBA Directorate (2025-26), and Vice Chairman of the Professional Development Committee (2025-26). His leadership is pivotal in strengthening the framework of professional development, education, and quality standards within the institute. In the previous year, he played a crucial role as Chairman of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Committee (2024-25) and Convenor of the RBA Directorate (2024-25), demonstrating his unwavering commitment to fostering learning and skill enhancement for professionals.
His journey in ICAI has been marked by exceptional leadership, particularly within the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) and the Ahmedabad Branch. He served as Secretary of WIRC (2018-19), Member of WIRC (2016-19), Chairman of Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC (2013-14), and Secretary of Ahmedabad Branch of WIRC (2011-12). His role as Chairman of Ahmedabad Branch of WICASA (2017-18) further highlights his dedication to student development and mentoring young professionals. Under his leadership, the Ahmedabad Branch of ICAI achieved a historic milestone by being recognized as the Best Branch of ICAI for the first time, in addition to being awarded Best Branch of WIRC and Best Branch of WICASA. His tenure as Secretary of WIRC also saw the region being honoured as the Best Region of ICAI. Furthermore, his contributions to student development led to Ahmedabad WICASA being recognized as the Best Students’ Association of ICAI and WIRC.
Beyond ICAI, CA. Purushottamlal Khandelwal has been actively engaged in social service and leadership roles. He served as the President of the Rotary Club Ahmedabad Airport (2014-15), where he worked towards community development initiatives. He also took up the role of Assistant Governor of Rotary District 3054 (2020-21), furthering his impact in leadership and service.
With a remarkable career spanning professional excellence, education, and community service, CA. Purushottamlal Khandelwal stands as an inspiration to the chartered accountancy fraternity. His vision, dedication, and strategic leadership continue to elevate ICAI’s initiatives, making a lasting impact on both professionals and aspiring Chartered Accountants.
