At Sharp & Stellar Partners LLP (“Firm”), we are your trusted partners in navigating the intricate landscape of Indian tax, regulatory, and business matters. Our firm is headquartered in the vibrant city of Bangalore, India, with our talented and experienced team spread across various strategic locations, including New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Chandigarh.
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Our Experienced Management Team
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Our management team is the driving force behind our success. Comprising accomplished professionals, including chartered accountants, lawyers, company secretaries, cost accountants, and MBAs, each member brings a minimum of a decade's worth of individual experience in dealing with Indian regulations. With this extensive knowledge and diverse skill set, we are well-equipped to address your unique needs.
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Advisory Board of Industry Stalwarts
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In addition to our formidable management team, we are privileged to have Industry Stalwarts on our Advisory Board. These seasoned advisors serve as guiding lights, actively collaborating with our management team to tackle complex industry and strategic matters, ensuring that we offer the most comprehensive and insightful solutions to our clients.
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Our Core Values: THRIVE
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Our values are deeply rooted in our commitment to serving and progressing alongside our clients. We have mutually embraced THRIVE as the essence of our firm's ethos, which stands for:
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Trust: Building and maintaining trust is at the core of our relationships.
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Humility: We approach every challenge with humility and a willingness to learn.
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Resilience: We are unwavering in the face of adversity and committed to overcoming obstacles.
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Innovation: Our pursuit of innovative solutions drives our success and benefits our clients.
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Versatility: Adapting to the ever-changing business environment is our strength.
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Evolution: We continuously evolve to remain at the forefront of our industry.
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Boutique Consulting Expertise in India
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We are proud to categorize itself as a boutique consulting firm in India. What sets us apart is our diverse specialization and the extensive experience we bring to client servicing. From handling statutory compliances to resolving complex business structuring matters, our dedication to subject matter knowledge, and our ability to produce detailed yet easily implementable reports have earned the admiration of our clients.
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Adding Value to Your Organization
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If you find your specific requirements anywhere on our website, rest assured that we are well-positioned to add significant value to your organization. We invite you to explore our range of services and connect with us to discover how we can be the catalyst for your success.
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At Sharp & Stellar Partners LLP, we don't just provide solutions, we nurture growth, ensuring your business thrives in every way.
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Meet Our Stars
Partner
Faizan Ali Khan
Indirect Tax (GST & Customs) | Export Promotion (SEZ & STPI)| FEMA | India Entry & Government Incentives
Faizan has over a decade experience in handling IDT, Export Promotion and other regulatory matters where he has catered to various industries including Automobile, Fintech, Ed-tech, Information Technology, FMCG, Tour & Travel, Hospitality, Manufacturing among others.
He is quite pragmatic in dealing with his clients and knows well how to maintain a parity while advising on a legal provision to address a business situation. He has been widely recognized as a problem solver amongst his clients, peers and team members.
His ability to understand the people perspective and clarity of thoughts, makes him an apt person to represent clients for various quasi judicial proceedings for tax and other regulatory matters. He is a familiar face in various tax offices, regional DGFT offices, SEZ Administrative offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Faizan often speaks on taxation matters in the events organized by PHD chambers, Tax Offices, Industry Bodies and is a registered faculty with NACIN (National Academy of Customs, Indirect Tax, and Narcotics).
Prior to setting up this Firm, he worked as an Associate Tax Director with Grant Thornton, Southern India Head of Operations with ASC Group, Senior Consultant with Heads Up Consulting, Finance Controller with Ebix Inc and as Internal Auditor with Ashok Leyland.
He holds a degree of Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a Bachelors degree in Commerce and is also pursuing Company Secretary and a Bachelors degree in Law. He is based out of Bangalore and caters to the market in South
Partner
Angad Singh
IPO Consulting | Valuations| CFO Advisory
Angad boasts a rich and diversified career spanning more than a decade, primarily focused on valuations, IPO consulting, and CFO advisory services. He has actively worked on various industries including Steel, FMCG, Education, Consulting, Manufacturing, Green Energy, EV, Pharmaceuticals, Herbal, AI and Game Development.
He has a track record of more than a dozen successful IPO listings where he has advised the clients end to end from capital structing & strategizing to fund raising. He has performed various complex valuations and takes credit of more than 100 valuation reports on his shoulder. Be it a pitch deck, a market research, debt syndication, fund raising or restructuring, he has done it all and is the go to person for the same.
In the past he has worked with Almondz (a boutique investment banking firm) and as CFO with Granarnolo, India. He is also an Executive Director with Narnolia Financial Services Limited (Merchant Bankers) and Director with PLS Capital Consultants Private Limited.
He holds a degree of Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and is also a Registered Valuer from Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
Based in Chandigarh, Angad extends his services nationwide, making him accessible to clients throughout India. His expansive reach and comprehensive skill set position him as a valuable resource for those seeking financial and advisory services
Partner
Tarun Gupta
Audit & Assurance | Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)
Tarun has over a decade experience in handling audit and performing GAAP conversion, GAAP analysis and Financial Accounting Advisory engagements of clients spread across Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Real Estate, Information Technology, ITES and Hospitality sector.
He has played a pivotal role in setting up the accounting function in some of the most complex start-ups today and mitigated the operational challenges for the management. In the past he has also worked on a long term deputation with one of the leading E-Commerce Operator in India for testing their controls and other statutory compliances.
He holds a degree of Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a Bachelors degree in Commerce and is also DISA (Diploma in Information System Audit) and FAFD (Forensic Accounting, Fraud Detection & Prevention ) certified from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is based out of New Delhi office and perform audit engagements for the clients spread across the country.
Partner
Abhishek Goel
Direct Tax | International Tax | Transfer Pricing
Abhishek has over a decade experience from large consulting firms where he has advised on matters related to Direct Tax, International Tax and Transfer Pricing. His list of clients span across sectors such as Manufacturing, IT, ITES, Financial Services and Hospitality.
He has successfully represented International tax litigations valuing over $ 1 bn and has also assisted clients in handling domestic litigation and representation before tax authorities for assessments and appeals.
On the Transfer Pricing side, he has performed compliance as well as advised to the Multinational Groups including preparation of transfer pricing reports and group transfer pricing studies.
In the past he has worked with reputed consulting firms such as EY, Deloitte and BDO in similar roles.
He holds a degree of Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a degree of Company Secretarial from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a Bachelors degree in Commerce. He is based out of Noida and caters to PAN India market.
Director
Ashok Gupta
Client Relations
Ashok brings over two decades of rich experience in strategic consulting, financial-legal advisory, and practice development to the table. As a seasoned MBA-Marketing professional, he has consistently delivered exceptional results, particularly in enhancing clients' financial outcomes and expanding market presence.
In his past associations, Ashok has been instrumental in nurturing key client relationships and driving significant business growth. His expertise lies in building strong client connections, ensuring their satisfaction, and fostering long-term partnerships.
Before his current role, Ashok contributed to reputed consulting firms like ASC Group and Shangrila Corporate, focusing on client relationship management. He also held managerial positions at Reliance Communication and India Life, showcasing his diverse skill set and extensive experience in roles centered around client engagement and satisfaction.
He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies. He is based in Mumbai and heads the sales operations for the PAN India market.
Mentor
B. Murthy
Internal Audit & Risk Management
Murthy has a strong experience in Internal Audit and Risk Management function of more than thirty five years where he has performed numerous engagements and reviews in Automobile, Sugar, FMCG and Logistics (Warehousing) Industries.
He is a stalwart when it comes to materials audits, internal controls, operational audits or fraud detections. His reports are widely popular amongst clients, helping management take strategic decisions for their business operations. He also has the ground experience of SAP implementation and reviews.
​In his career spanning for almost four decades he has spent time within Ashok Leyland, Waycool Foods and Products and consulting roles in Internal Audit
He holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the Madurai Kamaraj University along with a Certificate on Risk Based Internal Auditing jointly conducted by Institute of Internal Auditors and MMA Global. He is ISO 9001 certified and has done a Certificate course on Supply Chain Management. He is based out of Bangalore and caters to the market in South.
Director
Zulkar Nain
Corporate Secretarial | Corporate Legal
Zulkar has over a decade experience in corporate secretarial and corporate legal matters where he has been actively engaged with his clients that range from start-ups to large multinational companies in sectors such as IT, ITES, Engineering, Consulting, Legal, Ed-tech, Fintech among others.
He has assisted clients in numerous regulatory and secretarial compliances which includes filing of various forms with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) such as FLA return, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, etc.
He also retains clients to support on their corporate legal matters such as drafting, vetting of customer, vendor agreements, advising on legal and financial exposures in agreement terms, drafting or responding to legal notices on behalf of the clients etc.
He has incubated various start-ups from creation of the company to raising of capital and managed end to end compliances relating to Companies Act and SEBI. He is also acting as Director in the Secretarial and Compliance practice of a Delhi based Firm.
He holds a degree of Company Secretarial from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a Bachelors degree in Law. He is based out of New Delhi office and caters to the PAN India market.
Director
Jeewan Chandra
Government Representation | Costing & Budgeting | Financial Planning
Jeewan boasts an extensive professional background spanning over two decades, with expertise encompassing Government Liaising, Cost Audit, Costing system design and implementation, Working Capital Management, Treasury management, Fund management, Financial Accounting, and the successful execution of cost reduction initiatives. His clientele predominantly comprises industries such as Telecom, Ceramic, Automobile, Banking, Pharmaceutical, Real Estate, Steel, Engineering, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
Furthermore, Jeewan has notably established a Shared Service Centre in India, catering to the accounting and reporting needs of a multinational group. In recognition of his contributions, he has been elected as a Regional Council Member for NIRC-ICMAI from 2023 to 2027 and holds the position of Chairman for the Members Coordination and Welfare Committee at NIRC for 2023-24. He is also honored as a Special Invitee to the Public Relations Committee of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India.
Throughout his career, Jeewan has made significant contributions at renowned organizations such as Telesuprecon Worldwide, Vodafone India, and Mynd Solutions. His academic credentials include a Cost and Management Accountant degree with an exceptional 8th All India Rank from the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India, He is a qualified Independent Director, Master's degree in Commerce, certifications in DISSA (Diploma in Information System Security Audit) and DFA (Diploma in Forensic Audit) from the same institute.
Based at the New Delhi-NCR office, Jeewan serves a diverse clientele spread across the nation.
Director
Kotaro Fukuoka
India Japan Relations
Kotaro san has an experience of over a decade in business consulting for Japanese Companies in India. He is actively involved with various Japanese companies who are operating in India and acts as a bridge to cater bespoke services to these clients. Some of the Industries where Kotaro san has worked includes telecom, human resource, ed-tech, consulting, IT and ITES.
He is resident in India since 2018 and has been active in the India Japan corridor. He is instrumental in overcoming the communication barriers with the Japanese clients and putting their interests forward.
In the past he has worked with JAC Recruitment India and Adecco Japan. He is also the chairman of Musubite (an NGO providing education services to under privileged children in India) and Director with Amegumi India.
He holds a Masters degree in Business Administration and a degree in the Bachelors of Literature from the prestigious University of Tokyo. He is based out of Bangalore and caters to the clients spread across the country.
