Surat expert to shape Corporate & Economic Laws paper in CMA curriculum

Surat | Gujarat — Surat has earned national recognition once again as Dr. Pankaj Gandhi has been elected to the CMA Syllabus 2026 Review Advisory Group of the prestigious The Institute of Cost Accountants of India. The appointment marks a major milestone for the city’s academic and professional community, reinforcing its growing influence in shaping India’s professional education standards.

Dr. Gandhi, known for his rare blend of engineering, science, management and law, has been entrusted with contributing to the development of the updated CMA curriculum for 2026. He will play a key role in strengthening the final-level elective paper on Corporate and Economic Laws, ensuring it reflects modern legal and regulatory developments.

“This responsibility is both an honour and a commitment to contribute to the future of professional education in India,” Dr. Gandhi said. “The updated curriculum must align with evolving corporate laws and global economic realities.”

With more than 38 degrees and diplomas, Dr. Gandhi’s academic journey spans some of India’s top institutions, including an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, urban planning studies at CEPT University, M.Tech from BITS Pilani, and doctoral research from SVNIT Surat. He also serves on a technical evaluation panel appointed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India for IPO-bound companies.

He has more than 68 international patents to his name and has published more than 135 research papers in prestigious research journals. In addition, 8 students have successfully completed their Ph.D. under his guidance so far.

An online interactive session held on May 11 brought together the advisory group chairman and the Directorate of Studies team to discuss key technical and legal aspects of the upcoming syllabus revision.

Academic leaders in Surat hailed the achievement as a moment of pride. “His appointment shows how talent from Surat is contributing to national policy and professional education,” said a senior academic colleague.

Dr. Gandhi’s selection highlights the city’s rising reputation as a hub of multidisciplinary excellence and reinforces its growing footprint in shaping India’s knowledge economy.