The Institute of Management Consultants of India (IMCI) is the apex body of management consulting professionals in India — the only registered institute of established management consultancy firms and practicing individuals in the country. Constituted in 1991, IMCI was formerly known as the Management Consultants' Association of India (MCAI), founded in 1963.

In 1989, IMCI became the first Asian organisation to be accepted for membership of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), the global apex body of Management Consulting Institutes.

IMCI plays an important role in developing the consulting profession through:
 Certification: Offers the prestigious CMC (Certified Management Consultant) designation
 eDMC - Certification in Management Consultancy.
 Training & Development:
 Workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing forums
 Networking:
 Connects consultants, firms, and industries
 Ethics & Standards:
 Promotes a professional code of conduct

Importance
Recognized as the official professional body for management consultants in India - forma
acceptance by Government never applied
 Provides internationally accepted certification (CMC)
 Acts as a bridge between consultants, businesses, and global networks