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Our Team
Nidhi Agarwal
(B.Com from Aligarh Muslim University)
CA Nidhi Agarwal is the Managing Partner of the Firm. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2011. She has more than 17 years of experience in the field of Income Tax Matters, Transfer Pricing Matters, Tax Audit, Internal Audit, Concurrent Audit, Bank Audit, FEMA, FCRA, Accounting Standard, GST, Service Tax, GST Audit, etc. Her area of specialized expertise is Litigation in Direct Taxation.
She possesses specialization in the field of Income Tax and handling all Income Tax matters with Assessing Officer, CIT (Appeal), ITAT, CESTAT etc and she has immense Knowledge of Transfer Pricing issue along with Consultancy on DTAA matters. She also handles Statutory Audit of Companies Listed and Non-Listed and Insurance Companies. She has sound knowledge and experience in business valuations, preparation of project report & feasibility studies besides being actively involved in domestic taxation services offered by the Firm. She is also expert in reviewing and handling tax issues in International Taxation, Repatriation of Funds, Legacy, Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme etc.
FCA Nitin Chandgothiya
(M.Com, LLB, DISA, Certificate Course on IND AS, Certificate Course on Public Finance & Government Accounting, Certificate Course on Concurrent Audit of Bank)
Mr. Nitin Chandgothiya is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with more than 12 years of extensive professional experience in the fields of Audit & Assurance, Taxation, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Advisory, and Risk Management. He also holds a Post Qualification Diploma in Concurrent Audit conducted by ICAI. He is a graduate in Commerce and Law from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
Over the years, he has successfully handled a diverse portfolio of assignments across various sectors including Manufacturing, Trading, Information Technology, Hospitality, Infrastructure, and Service Industries. His professional exposure includes statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, concurrent audits, management audits, due diligence assignments, bank audits, and government audits.
He possesses significant expertise in Indirect Taxation matters including GST advisory, compliance management, departmental audits, investigations, litigation support, and representation before various tax authorities. He regularly represents clients before DGGI, GST Authorities, Commissioner (Appeals), and CESTAT in matters relating to assessments, adjudication, investigations, and tax disputes.
Mr. Chandgothiya has also advised and assisted several foreign entities in establishing their business presence in India and ensuring compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, FEMA Regulations, RBI Guidelines, Income Tax Laws, and other statutory requirements. His practical understanding of cross-border transactions and foreign exchange regulations enables him to provide effective advisory solutions to international clients.
His core competencies include:
Statutory, Internal, Concurrent and Tax Audits
GST Advisory, Litigation and Compliance
Representation before Tax and Regulatory Authorities
Financial Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
Bank Audits and Government Audits
Financial Reporting and Compliance Management
FEMA and Foreign Exchange Regulatory Matters
SOP Development and Internal Financial Controls
Management Consultancy and Business Advisory Services
Review and Strengthening of Accounting and Compliance Systems
Startup Advisory and Business Structuring
Corporate Law and ROC Compliance Services
He is recognized for his analytical approach, practical problem-solving abilities, and strong understanding of regulatory and financial frameworks. His professional objective is to provide value-driven services by helping organizations strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, maintain statutory compliance, and achieve sustainable business growth.
With a client-focused and solution-oriented approach, he continuously strives to deliver high-quality professional services while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical practices.
FCA Ankur Bansal
B.Com
CA Ankur Bansal is a Partner and Head of the Income Tax Department with extensive experience in Direct Taxation and regulatory compliances. He specializes in litigation matters under the Income Tax Act and has successfully represented clients before various tax authorities, including ongoing and present appeals before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). With a strong command over tax laws and procedural compliances, CA Ankur Bansal provides strategic, practical, and result-oriented solutions to businesses across diverse sectors. His approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks to ensure effective representation and sustainable tax planning.
He has also assisted clients in setting up companies outside India, providing end-to-end advisory on cross-border structuring, regulatory compliance, and international taxation matters.
FCA Mamta Nishad
M.Com, LLB, DISA
CA Mamta Nishad is an Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a young, dynamic professional with a strong foundation in audit, taxation, accounting, and corporate finance. She has developed practical experience across key financial domains, delivering accurate financial reporting, effective tax planning, and well-structured compliance support to individuals and businesses. Her work reflects a balanced combination of technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and a modern professional approach. She has vast experience of Bank Concurrent Audits & Statutory Audit. Apart from above she acts as Management Advisor to many Corporates on various issues.
Known for her clarity, dedication, and attention to detail, CA Mamta Nishad efficiently manages audit assignments, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and related advisory responsibilities. She brings a meticulous and structured working style to each engagement, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and value-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.
With a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence, she embraces emerging financial practices and evolving compliance requirements with confidence. Her proactive mindset, ethical approach, and client-centric attitude make her a promising and impactful professional in the fields of accounting, taxation, and financial management.
FCA Arpita Bhanudas Durge
She is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of extensive experience in Pre-Audit and Internal Audit assignments. He has handled audits for corporates, PSUs, and various Government Departments of the State of Gujarat, as well as growing enterprises, with a strong focus on internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
She is known for his analytical approach, practical recommendations, and commitment to strengthening governance, transparency, and financial discipline across public and private sector organizations.
ACA Rahul Manoj Karwani
ACA Rahul Manoj Karwani has over 7 years of experience in audit and financial reporting assignments. His expertise spans banking audits, Physical Verification of Fixed Assets & Stores, Internal Audit, cooperative audits, and IND AS implementation for large PSUs and private limited companies.
He has completed the Certificate Course on Concurrent Audit of Banks and ICAI Certificate Course on Audit of Co-operatives. He is also certified in Tally and Advanced Excel by ICAI.
With a structured and compliance-focused approach, he contributes effectively to financial governance and regulatory adherence.
ACA Nitin Gautam
CA Nitin Gautam has extensive experience in handling accounting, audit, and compliance assignments for Government Departments and Urban Local Bodies. With a strong command over public financial management systems, he has worked extensively on Municipal Corporations and Municipal Panchayats, ensuring transparency, accountability, and statutory compliance. The Key Area of Expertise Includes:
- Implementation and review of Double Entry Accounting System in Municipal Corporations and Municipal Panchayats
- Audit of Municipal Accounts and verification of accounting records
- GST & TDS Return Filing and statutory compliance
- GST reconciliation and compliance review
- Statutory Audit of Government Departments
- Financial control assessment and compliance reporting
Professional Certifications:
- Certification Course on Public Finance & Government Accounting
- Certification Course on IND AS
- Certification Course on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
- Certification Course from IBBI
With specialized certifications and practical exposure in government accounting and regulatory frameworks, he delivers technically sound, compliant, and process-driven solutions that strengthen financial governance in public sector institutions.
ACA Anuj Kedia
CA Anuj Kedia is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a young, dynamic professional with a strong foundation in audit, taxation, accounting, and corporate finance. He has developed practical experience across key financial domains, delivering accurate financial reporting, effective tax planning, and structured compliance support to individuals and businesses.
His work reflects a balanced combination of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a modern professional approach. He efficiently manages audit assignments, preparation of financial statements, tax compliance, and related advisory responsibilities with clarity and precision.
Known for his dedication and attention to detail, CA Anuj Kedia adopts a meticulous and systematic working style, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and value-driven insights that support informed decision-making.
He has also completed the GST Certificate Course conducted by ICAI, further strengthening his expertise in indirect taxation and GST compliance.
With a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence, he embraces evolving financial regulations and emerging practices with confidence. His proactive mindset, ethical standards, and client-centric approach position him as a promising and impactful professional in the fields of accounting, taxation, and financial management.
ACA Venkateswarlu Barige
More than 5 years of experience
ACA Venkateswarlu Barige has more than 5 years of professional experience in Direct Tax and Indirect Tax compliances. He has handled various assignments relating to tax planning, return filing, statutory compliance, and advisory services for individuals and corporate clients.
He possesses practical experience in Concurrent Audit of Banks, as well as Internal Audits of Private Companies, Public Companies, and PSUs, ensuring regulatory compliance, internal control evaluation, and financial discipline.
His key areas of expertise include:
- Direct Tax & Indirect Tax Compliance
- GST Return Filing & Reconciliation
- Concurrent Audit of Banks
- Internal Audit of Private, Public & PSU Entities
- Financial Reporting & Compliance Review
With a systematic and compliance-driven approach, he ensures accuracy, timely reporting, and adherence to statutory requirements, contributing effectively to organizational governance and financial transparency.
E S Saranya
CA Saranya is a qualified Chartered Accountant since 2010 with more than 12 years of rich industry and professional experience across accounting, finance, audits, taxation, statutory compliances, MIS reporting, and financial controls. She possesses extensive exposure in statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, tax assessments, and handling regulatory notices and responses.
She began her professional journey through article ship training involving audits of companies and tax-related assignments, followed by diversified industry experience with reputed organizations including Vedanta Group (formerly Sesa Goa Limited), Air Asia India Limited, and Ashok Leyland.
At Vedanta Group, she independently managed finance functions of two wholly owned subsidiaries with a net worth of approximately ?200 crore, including preparation of financial statements, MIS reporting, audit coordination, statutory compliances, and fixed asset management.
At Air Asia India Limited, she played a significant role in establishing finance systems and processes, handling invoicing, payments, financial reporting, statutory and internal audits, and commercial negotiations related to fuel management.
At Ashok Leyland, she handled large-scale bank reconciliations for receivables involving annual volumes of approximately ?25,000 crore, along with debtor and creditor analysis, month-end closures, statutory compliances, fixed asset management, and coordination of statutory, internal, and tax audits for the marketing division.
With strong industry exposure and practical understanding of business operations, she transitioned into professional practice with a focus on providing client-centric financial and compliance solutions.
Her core areas of expertise include:
- Statutory, Internal and Tax Audits
- Financial Reporting and MIS Development
- Accounting Information Systems (AIS)
- Financial Planning and Operational Controls
- GST, Income Tax and ROC Compliances
- Liaison with Government Departments and Regulatory Authorities
- Fixed Asset Management and Reconciliations
- Setting up Finance and Accounting Systems for New Businesses
- Bookkeeping, Taxation and Compliance Management
- Financial, Tax and Investment Advisory
Her professional approach focuses on helping clients strengthen financial systems, improve controls, ensure statutory compliance, and provide accurate and transparent financial reporting from both management and audit perspectives.
Pradeep Kondri
CA Pradeep Kondri is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the year 2024. He possesses professional exposure in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Financial Reporting, Risk Assessment, Taxation, and Compliance Management.
Prior to joining the firm, he gained valuable professional experience with PwC, where he was involved in audit and assurance assignments for corporate clients across diverse industries. During his tenure, he worked on financial statement reviews, statutory audit procedures, internal control evaluations, compliance verification, and risk-based audit processes in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
He has developed practical expertise in financial analysis, documentation, reporting processes, and regulatory compliance while working in a professional and technology-driven environment. His exposure to large-scale assignments has strengthened his analytical skills, attention to detail, and understanding of corporate governance and financial controls.
At the firm, CA Pradeep Kondri is involved in handling assignments relating to Audit & Assurance, Internal Audit, Financial Compliance, Taxation, and advisory services. He is committed to delivering quality professional services with efficiency, accuracy, and a client-focused approach.
Associate Partners
CA Manoj Kumar Agrawal
He is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) with more than 38 years of extensive professional experience in the fields of Audit & Assurance, Taxation, Financial Management, Banking Audits, Corporate Advisory, and Regulatory Compliance. He is also a Law Graduate and possesses specialized certifications in Information System Audit (DISA), Concurrent Audit of Banks, and Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection conducted by ICAI.
Over the course of his professional career, he has handled a wide range of assignments relating to Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Bank Audits, Tax Audits, GST Compliance, Direct Tax Consultancy, Due Diligence, Financial Investigation, and Risk Advisory Services for various corporate entities, government organizations, banks, trusts, societies, and business enterprises.
He has rich experience in conducting Concurrent Audits, Revenue Audits, Stock Audits, and Inspection Assignments of Banks and Financial Institutions. His expertise in forensic accounting and fraud detection enables organizations to strengthen internal controls, identify financial irregularities, and ensure regulatory compliance.
With decades of diversified experience and strong leadership capabilities, he continues to guide clients in navigating complex financial, taxation, and compliance challenges while maintaining the highest professional standards.
CS Himanshu Chandgothia
M.Com, LLB, FCS
He is a qualified Company Secretary with over 9 years of experience in Corporate Law, Companies Act compliance, Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFCs), Secretarial Audit, and various regulatory matters, including RBI & FEMA regulations and FCRA compliance. he has played a pivotal role in drafting and vetting contractual agreements, providing legal opinions, ensuring compliance, and offering implementation support. With extensive experience working with multinational clients, CS Himanshu Chandgothia has provided legal assistance in setting up subsidiaries for body corporates incorporated outside India. He has a proven track record of delivering expert legal counsel and contributing to the efficient functioning of businesses across diverse sectors.
In addition to his core expertise, CS Himanshu Chandgothia is highly skilled in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), handling secretarial audits, and offering legal support for IPR-related matters. Furthermore, he has successfully led multiple share valuation exercises, providing strategic insights to support business growth and decision-making. His diverse expertise makes him a trusted advisor to both domestic and international businesses.
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