Kartheek Kangiti
Company Secretary and Legal Counsel
Hyderabad
Summary
With over a decade of experience in a Group Structure Environment, I specialize in managing corporate secretarial activities, compliance and regulatory affairs, due diligence, legal advisory and legal litigation across multiple sectors, including power/energy, manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceutical, healthcare and lifescience. In my career, I've collaborated with a diverse array of business groups, adopting, and honing their competencies. My focus lies in implementing the highest standards of corporate governance, compliance management, corporate secretarial work, due diligence, legal litigation, and regulatory affairs. Throughout my professional journey, I have fostered close relationships with a wide spectrum of professionals, encompassing domestic and international law firms, regulatory authorities, capital market intermediaries, and financial institutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Corporate Counsel and Company Secretary
M/s. Merck Life Science Private Limited
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Merck Group, branded and commonly known as Merck, is a German multinational science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, with about 60,000 employees and a presence in 66 countries
- The group includes around 250 companies; the main company is Merck KGaA in Germany
- The company is divided into three business lines: Healthcare, Life Sciences and Electronics
- Merck was founded in 1668 and is the world's oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company, as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally
- My primary responsibilities encompass the Business Counselling Opinions like provide opinions on various business-related legal matters, assist in reviewing tender documents to ensure compliance and mitigate risks, Contract Life Cycle Management, Litigation Support, and Compliance Trainings
- Maintenance of records, filing of annual, semi-annual, and event-based forms in accordance with the Companies Act of 2013 with the Registrar of Companies, orchestrating board, committee, and general meetings, and drafting minutes for these meetings
- Additionally, I lend my support to internal audits, the generation of annual reports, and coordination with registrars and share transfer agents, NSDL, and CDSL
- Contract Management: Drafting and reviewing contracts, which may include agreements with healthcare professionals, service providers, vendors, and various other stakeholders
- Skilled in contract negotiation and review, consistently ensuring the company's commercial and legal interests are safeguarded
- Corporate Governance: Advising on corporate governance practices, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards, and assisting in policy development
- I ensured company is in compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Law, which includes the filing of FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and FLA Returns
- I have effectively counseled the management on a variety of legal issues which have had a potential impact on company operations, thus preventing future litigation and potential risks
- I have successfully liaised with external legal counsel, providing detailed briefs, and ensuring the company's interests were always adequately represented during complex legal proceedings
- Highlights: Received a spot award within less than a year of joining the company
- Actively involved in conducting the first compliance week in India at Merck
- Reduced litigation costs through effective mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements for business growth.
Company Secretary and Legal – Senior Manager
M/s. Continental Hospitals Private Limited
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Continental Hospitals Private Limited, an 800-bed JCI and NABH-accredited facility that provides multispecialty, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare services
- This organization was previously a subsidiary of IHH Health Care, which is recognized as Asia’s largest private healthcare chain and the world’s second-largest healthcare company by market capitalization
- I notably served as the sole contact point for all documentation-related tasks during the divestment of IHH Healthcare's stake to the founders and promoters of Continental Hospitals Private Limited
- My primary responsibilities encompass the maintenance of records, filing of annual, semi-annual, and event-based forms in accordance with the Companies Act of 2013 with the Registrar of Companies, orchestrating board, committee, and general meetings, and drafting minutes for these meetings
- Additionally, I lend my support to internal audits, the generation of annual reports, and coordination with registrars and share transfer agents, NSDL, and CDSL
- Contract Management: Drafting and reviewing contracts, which may include agreements with healthcare professionals, service providers, vendors, and various other stakeholders
- They also negotiate terms to protect the hospital's interests while adhering to Indian contract law
- Corporate Governance: Advising on corporate governance practices, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards, and assisting in policy development
- I ensured that the hospital complies with various Indian healthcare laws and regulations, such as the Indian Medical Council Act, Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, and others
- This includes understanding and implementing regulations related to patient care, medical ethics, and hospital management
- I am proficient in drafting and reviewing Memorandums of Understanding, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and Vendor Agreements
- Moreover, my role also involves corporate litigation, adherence to healthcare industry laws, and management of medical-legal cases
- I ensured company is in compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Law, which includes the filing of FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and FLA Returns
- I have effectively counseled the management on a variety of legal issues which have had a potential impact on company operations, thus preventing future litigation and potential risks
- I have successfully liaised with external legal counsel, providing detailed briefs, and ensuring the company's interests were always adequately represented during complex legal proceedings
- Skilled in contract negotiation and review, consistently ensuring the company's commercial and legal interests are safeguarded
- I have participated in NABH and JCI re-accreditation and surveillance of the Hospital
- Continental Hospitals Private Limited, an 800-bed JCI and NABH-accredited facility that provides multispecialty, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare services
- This organization was previously a subsidiary of IHH Health Care, which is recognized as Asia’s largest private healthcare chain and the world’s second-largest healthcare company by market capitalization
Company Secretary
M/s. NSL Sugars Limited
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: NSL Sugars Limited is a branch of the NSL (Nuziveedu) Group, which holds business interests in sectors such as sugar, cotton seeds, textiles, renewable energy, and infrastructure
- During my tenure at M/s
- NSL Sugars Limited, which spanned over 2 years and 5 months, I served as the head of the Secretarial Division
- I also managed two subsidiaries in India, NSL Krishnaveni Sugars Limited and NSL Sugars (Tungabhadra) Limited, along with two subsidiaries in Ghana and one in Dubai
- My key responsibilities included maintaining company records and registers, along with the regular filing of forms with the Registrar of Companies in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013
- I also conducted Board and General Meetings, prepared meeting minutes, and handled investor relations
- Prepared the annual reports for the parent company and its subsidiaries
- I was accountable for filing Foreign Assets and Liabilities and Annual Performance Reports, following the guidelines set by the Foreign Exchange Management Act
- I assisted in internal audits and worked closely with internal auditors (third party) in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Delegation of Authority (DOA)
- I was instrumental in crafting risk registers and ensuring labor law compliance
- Furthermore, I actively participated in government tenders by preparing comprehensive tender documents
- NSL Sugars Limited is a branch of the NSL (Nuziveedu) Group, which holds business interests in sectors such as sugar, cotton seeds, textiles, renewable energy, and infrastructure
Company Secretary
M/s. Greenko Group
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Greenko Group is one of the largest renewable energy companies in India with significant investments from Sovereign Wealth Funds like Singapore's GIC and Dubai's ADIA
- I served Greenko Group, one of the largest renewable energy companies in India with significant investments from Sovereign Wealth Funds like Singapore's GIC and Dubai's ADIA, as Assistant Manager - Company Secretary, focusing on Legal & Secretarial tasks
- My tenure with the company lasted for 3 years and 4 months at their M/s
- Fortune Five Hydel Projects Private Limited division
- I effectively managed the Corporate Secretarial functions for over 80 companies
- My core responsibilities encompassed maintaining records and registers, filing annual, half-yearly, and event-based forms with the Registrar of Companies in line with the Companies Act, 2013, and orchestrating Board and General Meetings
- Additionally, I was tasked with the filing of FC-GPR, FC-TRS, Foreign Assets and Liabilities, and Compounding Applications in compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act, drafting corporate agreements, conducting due diligence, compiling annual reports, and liaising with Registrars and Share Transfer Agents, NSDL and CDSL
- My role also entailed participation in government tenders and the preparation of tender documentation
- I had a key role in the documentation processes during Greenko Group's acquisition of SunEdison Group, USA, and Orange Group, India
- I successfully streamlined Foreign Exchange Management Act compliance across more than 40 companies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency
- In recognition of my contribution and commitment, the company selected me for the official delegation to Mauritius
- Greenko Group is one of the largest renewable energy companies in India with significant investments from Sovereign Wealth Funds like Singapore's GIC and Dubai's ADIA
Company Secretary
M/s. Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited is a subsidiary of the Rain Group based in Hyderabad, recognized as a global leader in the production of crucial raw materials necessary for primary aluminum production
- I had the privilege of serving Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited ('RCCVL'), a subsidiary of the Rain Group based in Hyderabad, for 1 year and 5 months in the capacity of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
- During my tenure with RCCVL, I was responsible for the maintenance of records and registers, filing of E-forms in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, conducting Board and General Meetings, and the preparation of meeting minutes
- I was entrusted with handling shareholder grievances, ensuring adherence to listing compliances, coordinating with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, NSDL and CDSL
- Additionally, I managed the filing of Foreign Assets and Liabilities and Annual Performance Reports as per the Foreign Exchange Management Act
- Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited is a subsidiary of the Rain Group based in Hyderabad, recognized as a global leader in the production of crucial raw materials necessary for primary aluminum production
Legal & Secretarial Department
M/s. DRS Dilip Roadlines Private Limited
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Part of Agarwal Packers and Movers Group
- Prior work Experience of 15 months with M/S DRS Dilip Roadlines Private Limited in the Legal & Secretarial Department from January 2013 to July 2014
- During my stint with DRS, I handled the maintenance of records and registers and filing of E-forms in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, conducted Board and General Meetings, Shareholder Grievances, and Listing Compliances of M/s
- Combat Drugs Limited (Group Company of DRS Group), coordinating with NSE and BSE, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, NSDL and CDSL, Oppression and Mismanagement Case, Scheme of Arrangement as per the Companies Act, 1956 and Intellectual Property Litigations
- Part of Agarwal Packers and Movers Group
Internal Audit Department
M/s. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy and Associates, Chartered Accountant
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: A Hyderabad-based Chartered Accountancy firm
- Previously Worked with M/s E
- Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy & Associates, a Hyderabad-based Chartered Accountancy firm in the internal audit department
- Handled internal audit of Andhra Pradesh Power Distribution Company Limited and Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies
- A Hyderabad-based Chartered Accountancy firm
Education
L.L. B -
Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Osmania University
Company Secretary - undefined
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
B. Com - undefined
Pragati Maha Vidyalaya Degree College, Osmania University
Senior Secondary - undefined
CEC (Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh)
Secondary - undefined
S.S.C (Andhra Pradesh State Board)
Master of Business Laws - undefined
National Law School of India University
Skills
Companies Act, 2013
Corporate Secretarial
Corporate Governance
Compliance
Due Diligence
Audit
Drafting and Documentation
Legal
Liaisoning
Company Operations
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Act, Rules, and Regulations)
Foreign Exchange Management (Rules and Regulations)
Certification
Certificate in Commercial Contract Management from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Disclaimer
I certify that the above-given information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge & belief, and nothing has been concealed.
Ongoing Education
Master of Business Laws, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Timeline
Corporate Counsel and Company Secretary
M/s. Merck Life Science Private Limited
03.2024 - Current
Company Secretary and Legal – Senior Manager
M/s. Continental Hospitals Private Limited
09.2021 - 03.2024
Company Secretary
M/s. NSL Sugars Limited
04.2019 - 09.2021
Company Secretary
M/s. Greenko Group
01.2016 - 04.2019
Company Secretary
M/s. Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited
08.2014 - 12.2015
Legal & Secretarial Department
M/s. DRS Dilip Roadlines Private Limited
01.2012 - 07.2014
Internal Audit Department
M/s. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy and Associates, Chartered Accountant
01.2011 - 01.2012
Company Secretary - undefined
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
B. Com - undefined
Pragati Maha Vidyalaya Degree College, Osmania University
Senior Secondary - undefined
CEC (Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh)
Secondary - undefined
S.S.C (Andhra Pradesh State Board)
Master of Business Laws - undefined
National Law School of India University
L.L. B -
Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Osmania University