Ms. Nivedha S.
Assistant Professor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Ms. Nivedha is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Law at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Her areas of specialisation include Direct and Indirect Taxes, International Taxation Law, Transfer Pricing and Corporate Finance and Taxation.
She previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, where she was also affiliated with the Research Centre on Alternative Dispute Resolution. At RGNUL, she coordinated online certificate courses on Sports Law, Dispute Resolution, and Mediation.
Ms. Nivedha holds a B.A., B.L. (Hons.) and an LL.M. in Taxation Law from the School of Excellence in Law, TNDALU, Chennai. She was the First Rank Holder in her LL.M. programme and received the Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Srinivasan Gold Medal for Hindu Law during her undergraduate studies. She is currently pursuing her doctoral research in International Tax at TNDALU and has published multiple research articles and presented papers at international conferences.
Mr. Kamal Agarwal
Chartered Accountant
Mr. Kamal Agarwal, a Chartered Accountant since 1991, specialises in foreign trade policy, Customs Duty, and GST. With extensive experience at leading firms such as PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY, he brings deep expertise in indirect taxation.
He is a faculty member of ICAI and a sought-after speaker at forums including CII, ASSOCHAM, PHD Chamber of Commerce, and CREDAI. Kamal regularly appears before investigating, adjudicating, and appellate authorities, as well as CESTAT, in customs, excise, service tax, and GST matters. He has also collaborated with Senior Advocates like Harish Salve, P. Chidambaram, and Arvind Datar in high-stakes cases.
CA Dr. Srinath N.G.
Chartered Accountant & Doctorate in Finance & Taxation
CA Dr. Srinath N.G. is a practising Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of experience in Finance and Taxation. A renowned educator, he has trained nearly 27,000 commerce students and serves as visiting faculty at ICAI, ICMAI, ICSI, and NALSAR University of Law.
He has held leadership roles including Head of Domestic Vertical at the International School for Financial Studies and founder of the Professional Wing at Tapasya Educational Institutions. Currently associated with Accomplish Academy, Dr. Srinath continues his mission to shape the next generation of finance professionals.
Mr. Tarun Jain
Arguing Counsel, Supreme Court of India
Mr. Tarun Jain is an arguing counsel with 18 years of experience in tax controversy and litigation, representing clients before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and tribunals. He specialises in both direct and indirect taxes and is a trusted advisor in high-stakes disputes.
A Double Gold Medalist from NLU Jodhpur and LL.M. (Taxation) graduate from LSE, he has authored Goods and Services Tax: Constitutional Law and Policy and Indian Customs: A Primer. He also teaches tax law at leading law schools and trains professionals in advanced tax interpretation.
Ms. Anjali Jain
Director, Indirect Tax, KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP
Ms. Jain has 13 years of experience in taxation with a focus on the automotive and e-commerce sectors. A Chartered Accountant (AIR 48), she regularly contributes to FICCI and writes on GST issues such as ISD, IMS functionality, and customs processes.
Mr. Ankesh Ajmera
Head of Indirect Tax, Haleon (India & Middle East)
Mr. Ajmera, a Chartered Accountant with 14+ years of experience, leads Indirect Tax for Haleon. Formerly with Deloitte and PwC, he has served diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and technology, and implemented award-winning tax automation systems.
Mr. Hari Radhakrishnan
Legal Practitioner, Indirect Tax & Corporate Law
Mr. Radhakrishnan has 18 years of experience advising over 1,000 clients in GST, FEMA, and corporate law. He is affiliated with the Institute of International Trade & Tax Studies, training thousands of professionals in taxation and foreign trade.
CA Saradha
Co-Founder, GGSH & Co. LLP, Chennai
CA Saradha heads the Indirect Tax vertical at GGSH & Co. LLP. A GST specialist, she has helped clients recover over ₹100 crores in refunds and is a renowned speaker through her initiative “GST with Saradha – In Shorts”, reaching 40,000+ professionals.
Mr. Sourabh Baser
Chartered Accountant & Company Secretary
Mr. Baser is a GST expert, Co-Chair of PHDCCI’s Indirect Tax Committee, and contributor to ICAI’s GST publications. He is known for simplifying complex tax concepts for professionals through training and advisory sessions.
Dr. Neha Pathakji
Associate Professor, NALSAR University of Law
With 15+ years of academic experience, Dr. Pathakji specialises in Taxation and Business Law. She has revised Halsbury’s Laws of India: Direct Tax and was awarded the ‘van Calker’ Scholarship by the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law.
Mr. Nitesh Kancharla
Partner, Indirect Tax Practice, Deloitte India
Mr. Kancharla has over 15 years of experience in GST, Customs, SEZ, and FTP. A triple national rank holder, he has advised top companies in e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure and has represented clients before CESTAT and tax authorities.
Mr. Shankey Agrawal
Partner, BMR Legal | Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
Mr. Agrawal has 15+ years of experience in direct and indirect tax litigation. He co-authored Goods & Services Tax: Decoding Important Issues and Emerging Litigation Trends and was awarded “Tax Lawyer of the Year” by BW Legal World (2024).
Mr. Phanindranath Chowdary Ponneganti
Legal Practitioner, Corporate and Tax Laws
Mr. Ponneganti practices in corporate, taxation, and real estate laws. He has represented clients before the Telangana High Court, NCLT, DRT, and Industrial Tribunals, handling major arbitration and merger matters across India.