Professional with experience in the field of India indirect taxation (GST, service tax, VAT Laws, Excise Laws, FTP)
Experienced in strategic and transaction tax advisory, tax reviews & health checks, formulating risk mitigation strategies, Department audit and litigation, business model re-structuring for tax optimization, Government schemes etc.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Director
Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu India LLP
12.2022 - Current
Varied sectoral experience including international airlines, defence, algo trading, MRO, R&D and engineering centres, back-offices/ GICs, consumer products manufacturers etc.
End to end strategic advisory to a multinational defence manufacturing and MRO shop setting up its India operations as a part of a 3.5 billion dollar deal. Client win based on internal network.
Secured INR 20 billion plus incentives for a Government backed Gems & Jewellery industrial project by policy research & advocacy.
Led two simultaneous DGGI investigation engagements for foreign airlines including strategy discussions, representation before officials, attending industry forum interactions with DGGI HQ, concept papers and response to SCN. Likely exposure based on investigation findings vis-a-vis SCN, brought down by approx 97% for each.
In addition to mining existing accounts demonstrating a growth of 50-75%, won new aviation client engagements worth INR 10 million based on own external network.
Devised benefits worth INR 5 million plus via tax health checks for clients in pharma, aviation sector.
Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Manage cross-functional engagements for multiple large-scale projects.
Support on growth theme initiatives with leaders in other service lines.
Lead a team of up to 4-5 professionals, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans. Regularly share constructive feedback and award recognition rewards for consistent growth of team.
Deputy Manager-Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
09.2017 - 11.2022
Orchestrated INR 20 million plus liability assessment for a global trading firm.
Mitigated statutory levy costs by 40% via transactional simulation for an O&G MNC valued at USD 500 billion.
Strategized Indian market entry for 2+ foreign entities worth USD 2 billion engaged in consumer products through own shops or websites.
Undertook incentives/ Government grant related feasibility analysis for several sectors (food products, lab grown diamonds, ceramics) across different jurisdictions encompassing Central Government Schemes and State Industrial/ sectoral policies.
Engineered alternatives for liquidating accumulated ITC of INR 5 million plus for 5 plus clients through vendor invoicing pattern.
Received multiple recognition awards from senior leadership.
Drafted articles, thought leadership papers from indirect tax standpoint.
Articled Intern-Associate-Senior Associate
BMR & Associates LLP
09.2012 - 08.2017
Supported in GST implementation for a leading Dutch oil & gas company and an American Fortune 200 company engaged in manufacture of industrial components.
Supported on involved advisory and litigation matters to LNG business houses including IT implementation from GST standpoint, creating SOPs, accounts & records to be maintained from GST standpoint, advisory for operationalization support.
Developed SOPs, conducted internal trainings, and led sessions on GST concepts for business teams
'Reward and Recognition' awards for two consecutive years in BMR & Associates LLP
Government incentives support including feasibility study and quantification of eligible incentives, drafting scheme application, detailed project reports (DPRs) in conjunction with the business teams in respect of greenfield/ brownfield investment propositions
Supported clients in applying for PLI schemes, SPECS and claiming for refund claims under M-SIPS
Practical experience in supporting an Apex body in formulating incentives related schemes, for setting up an industrial park
Practical experience on working with cross functions on interplay of fixed establishment vs permanent establishment, TP valuation vs customs valuation and interplay of accounting treatments with GST in identified scenarios
Accomplishments
'Reward and Recognition' awards for two consecutive years in BMR & Associates LLP
'Live the Dot' awards at Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu India LLP
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/19/91
Timeline
Associate Director
Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu India LLP
12.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager-Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
09.2017 - 11.2022
Articled Intern-Associate-Senior Associate
BMR & Associates LLP
09.2012 - 08.2017
B.Com (H) -
Shri Ram College of Commerce
07.2009 - 07.2012
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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