Our Leadership & Team

CA Rahul N. Gharat is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) since 2011 and leads the firm’s overall strategy and quality of service delivery. He has extensive experience in direct and indirect taxation, statutory and tax audits, company law, advisory services, Trust and NGO taxation, GST and RERA-related compliances.

He has worked for more than two decades in Income Tax, VAT and Service Tax matters and has successfully represented clients before various tax authorities. His core strengths include handling taxation, litigation and structuring for companies, firms, trusts, charitable and educational institutions, real estate entities and Non-Resident Indians, with a strong focus on practical, implementable solutions across Income Tax, GST and RERA frameworks.

Over the last seven years, he has built and led a focused tax-litigation practice, successfully handling assessments and appeals up to the level of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) across multiple assessment years. His litigation work is characterised by precise preparation, clear written submissions and effective representation, resulting in consistently favourable outcomes and sustainable reliefs for clients in scrutiny, penalty and appellate proceedings.

Rahul is known for his analytical and strategic approach, enabling better planning, efficient execution and cost-effective delivery of services. He combines deep technical knowledge with strong drafting and argument skills to help clients navigate complex disputes and issues under the Income Tax Act, erstwhile VAT and Service Tax laws, the GST regime, RERA provisions and the Companies Act.

In his practice, he also makes thoughtful use of Artificial Intelligence as a quiet, back-end assistant to support drafting, summarising and organising information. This enables him to devote more time to analysis, strategy and client interaction, while all technical positions, computations, litigation strategy and filings remain firmly under his personal review and responsibility.

Poonam supports the firm’s internal operations and client delivery across accounting, compliance tracking and documentation. She plays a key role in coordinating between teams, ensuring timelines are met and client communication remains seamless.

Her understanding of day to day business processes and regulatory requirements helps in smooth execution of assignments, especially in recurring compliance and back office support services.

Advocate Minal Dhule is associated with the firm as a legal and litigation consultant. He contributes in matters involving drafting, representation and legal opinion under various tax and corporate statutes.

His involvement strengthens the firm’s ability to handle complex disputes, replies to notices, appeals and other proceedings before appropriate authorities and forums.

Dhananjay Sawant is associated with the firm as a senior consultant, bringing hands on experience in finance, taxation and compliance for business clients. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has worked with clients in and around Thane on advisory and compliance assignments.

He focuses on helping businesses streamline their tax and compliance processes, interpret changing laws and implement practical systems for timely filings and reviews. His collaborative approach adds depth to the firm’s ability to deliver “one roof” solutions to growing enterprises.

The firm has a team of semi qualified assistants with more than three years of experience each. They independently handle assignments related to VAT, Service Tax (legacy), Income Tax, TDS compliances, routine returns and assessments under supervision of senior team members.

Their strong working knowledge of accounting software, portals and e compliance systems ensures efficient completion of day to day assignments and smooth coordination during audits and assessments.

Our article assistants bring energy, curiosity and up to date academic knowledge to the firm. Each of them has over two years of experience and is individually capable of handling assignments related to statutory audits, bank audits, VAT/GST registrations, and formation of Private Limited Companies, LLPs and partnerships along with related documentation.

They actively support field work, research, documentation and client interactions, and are trained to build a strong foundation in audit, taxation and corporate laws.