Inspiring Future Company Secretaries – ESG CS Foundation President's Career Guidance Session The ESG CS Foundation is proud to share that our President, Dr. A.N.S. Vijay, Practising Company Secretary , delivered an insightful and interactive career guidance session for the students of the B.Com Corporate Secretaryship Department, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil . The session on "Career Prospects of Company Secretaries in the New Indian Economic Landscape" focused on the evolving role of Company Secretaries, emerging career opportunities, professional courses, industry expectations, and the skills required to succeed in the corporate world. Through interactive Mentimeter activities and real-world discussions, the students actively participated, making the session highly engaging and meaningful. We sincerely appreciate the students for their enthusiastic involvement, eagerness to learn, and thoughtful interaction throughout the programme. Our heartfelt thanks to the Head ...

  🎓 First Session as Dr. (CS) A.N.S. Vijay at Alagappa University A proud milestone in my academic journey! On 22 July 2026 , I had the privilege of delivering my first session as Dr. (CS) A.N.S. Vijay during the Inaugural Function of the MBA (Company Secretaryship) Programme at Alagappa University, Karaikudi . The session focused on Advanced Skill Courses that MBA students should pursue alongside their academic programme to enhance their employability and career prospects. Key opportunities discussed included: ✅ NISM Certifications ✅ LSC (Life Skills Collaborative) Courses ✅ IIBF Certifications ✅ National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) ✅ PM Internship Scheme ✅ Industry-oriented professional certifications and career pathways It was an enriching experience interacting with enthusiastic students and encouraging them to build a strong profile by combining academic excellence with industry-recognised certifications and practical exposure. I extend my sincere gratitude to th...

  A Privileged Meeting at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat | Invitation to Commerce Consult 2026 We are delighted to share that representatives of ESG CS Foundation visited the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Chennai , and had the privilege of meeting Hon’ble Minister and Karaikudi MLA Dr. Prabhu . During the meeting, we formally invited him to grace “Commerce Consult 2026” , an initiative of ESG CS Foundation designed especially for 11th and 12th standard Commerce students . Commerce Consult aims to provide students with meaningful guidance on higher education, professional courses, career opportunities, entrepreneurship, and the emerging possibilities in the field of Commerce. It was indeed a great pleasure and privilege to meet him at the Secretariat and share the vision and objectives of this student-focused initiative. We sincerely look forward to his esteemed presence and support in inspiring the next generation of Commerce students. Empowering Commerce Students • Guiding Future Profession...

  🎓 Ph.D. Public Viva Voce Presentation – A Proud Academic Milestone We are delighted to share a significant academic milestone of Mr. A.N.S. Vijay, Practising Company Secretary and Founder of ESG CS Foundation , who successfully presented his Ph.D. Public Viva Voce on 22 July 2026 at Alagappa University, Karaikudi . His doctoral research titled: “Foreign Direct Investment Policy and Procedures for Startups in India – A Study of Selected Externalized Companies” focuses on the evolving Indian startup ecosystem, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies and procedures, and the regulatory dimensions surrounding externalized startups. The Public Viva Voce marked the culmination of his dedicated doctoral research journey and provided an opportunity to present and defend his research findings before academic experts and scholars. This achievement adds another important dimension to his journey as a Practising Company Secretary, academician, researcher, and mentor , with continued contr...

  DPDP Compliance, AI Governance & Cyber Violations | Interactive Session at ICSI Madurai Chapter’s 3-Day Residential Conference We are pleased to share that CS A.N.S. Vijay, Practising Company Secretary, ANS & Co., Sivakasi and Founder of ESG CS Foundation , delivered an engaging and interactive session at the 3-Day Residential Conference organised by the Madurai Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) , held from 10th to 12th July 2026 at Essaki Resorts, Courtallam, Tenkasi . The conference was organised around the theme “Role of Compliance in AI Era” , bringing together Company Secretaries and professionals for three days of learning, interaction and knowledge sharing. As part of the conference, CS A.N.S. Vijay delivered a session on: “DPDP Compliance, AI Governance & Recent Cyber Violations” The session covered the growing importance of DPDP compliance, data privacy, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, AI governance, emerging cyber ...

  Role of Compliance in the AI Era | 3-Day Residential Conference at Courtallam We are delighted to share that ESG CS Foundation participated in the 3-Day Residential Conference organised by the Madurai Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) , held from 10th to 12th July 2026 at Essaki Resorts, Courtallam, Tenkasi . The conference, themed “Role of Compliance in AI Era” , brought together professionals and experts for insightful sessions covering Secretarial Standards, Income Tax, GST, SME IPO, Corporate Law, Related Party Transactions (RPT), LODR, Data Protection, AI Governance and Cyber Compliance . As part of the conference, CS A.N.S. Vijay, Practising Company Secretary, ANS & Co., Sivakasi and Founder of ESG CS Foundation , delivered a session on: “DPDP Compliance, AI Governance & Recent Cyber Violations” The session focused on the growing importance of data protection and privacy compliance, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, AI gover...

  Inspiring Future Company Secretaries at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi It was a privilege for Mr. A.N.S. Vijay, Founder – ESG CS Foundation and Practising Company Secretary, ANS & Co., Sivakasi , to deliver the Inaugural Guest Lecture on "Career Opportunities in Company Secretaryship" during the inauguration of the Corporate Consortium organised by the Department of Commerce (SF & CS), Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi . The session focused on the evolving role of Company Secretaries, emerging career opportunities, professional growth, corporate governance, compliance, and the skills required to excel in the corporate world. A heartfelt appreciation to the Head of the Department, faculty members, and the organising committee for the warm welcome, gracious hospitality, and excellent coordination throughout the programme. What made the session truly memorable was the enthusiastic participation of the students. They listened attentively, raised i...