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Ragunathan K is a fellow Chartered Accountant, a Certified Management Consultant and a post-graduate in Systems and computerized financial management. He has over 30 years of experience in multi-disciplinary consulting, audit, assurance and advisory services. He has been involved in the consulting and audit division as team leader in the areas of strategic management consultancy, corporate law compliances and business transaction negotiation and structuring, enterprise valuation, risk management, organisation restructuring, enterprise development, resource syndication and best practice management.

Ragu is a 30 year veteran in handling international transactions and transfer pricing matters and has been involved in more than 60 in-bound and over 10 out-bound global holding and operations structuring for multi-national companies. He specializes in cross border taxation and has been acting as an advisor to numerous MNC’s in designing their inbound and outbound investments, cross border mergers, acquisitions and other corporate re-organizations.

In the course of his practice, he has taken up many litigation representations, on international transaction and transfer pricing matters, for various MNC’s in manufacturing as well service industries, and is well versed with this subject. Ragu’s business understanding, being a qualified management consultant, coupled with exposure on law and principles of international taxation and transfer pricing makes him articulate enough to balance both aspects while attempting business and investment structures for clients

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K Ragunathan

Senior Partner

Ketna, heads the advisory practice at KVA, brings her wealth of experience as a chartered accountant spanning more than ten years. Her areas of specialization revolve around key strategic sectors, including governance, process management, operational advisory, business restructuring, and auditing assurance services.

Ketna's in-depth comprehension of business empowers her to effectively address management challenges. She actively engages with start-ups, providing valuable guidance as they navigate their growth trajectory. Moreover, she aids growth stage companies in refining their business processes to align with their expansion needs. Additionally, Ketna extends her support to large companies, assisting them in optimizing their processes to remain adaptable in the dynamic business environment.

Ketna Kanodia Gupta

Ketna Kanodia Gupta

Sr. Manager - Advisory

Shubham Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant with 9 years of diverse experience in Audit & Assurance, Business Advisory, Transaction Advisory and Valuation. With his extensive expertise, Shubham now leads the Audit & Assurance practice at KVA and has been recognised as a Core Committee Member of BCAS Accounting & Auditing Committee.

Throughout his career, Shubham has played a crucial role in various transaction advisory assignments, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and end-to-end transaction support. He has gained exposure to different industries such as Manufacturing, IT & ITES, Retail, PSUs, and NGOs, enabling him to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within each sector.

Currently, as the leader of the Audit & Assurance practice, Shubham ensures the seamless execution of statutory audits compliant with IGAAP, IndAS, IFRS, and USGAAP. He also offers valuable insights and business advisory services, leveraging his expertise in valuations.

Shubham's commitment to professional excellence, industry knowledge, and leadership skills make him a valuable asset for organizations seeking comprehensive financial expertise and effective management of audit and assurance needs.

Shubham Agarwal

Shubham Agarwal

Sr. Manager - Audit & Assurance

Sowrab Kesani, a Chartered Accountant, brings years of valuable experience to the field of Tax-based Risk Analysis and Transfer Pricing. His expertise lies in providing comprehensive solutions for risk assessment and control, with a specialization in International Tax Structuring and Litigation.

With an in-depth understanding of tax intricacies, Sowrab excels in conducting thorough tax risk analyses to ensure compliance and identify potential areas of concern. His knowledge of transfer pricing allows him to navigate the complexities of global tax strategies adeptly.

Sowrab's proficiency extends to International Tax Structuring, where he formulates strategies to optimize cross-border transactions, ensuring tax efficiency while complying with international tax laws. In matters of tax litigation, he utilizes his comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations to advocate for his clients and strategically resolve conflicts. All so, to implement effective control measures to minimize tax liabilities while optimizing financial outcomes for his clients.

Sowrab Kesani

Sowrab Kesani

Manager - Tax & Regulatory

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