Partner Profile

Ashish Shetty, Partner - Financial Consultant,

Ashish Shetty is a seasoned financial consultant with over 15 years of professional experience in advising corporates and business entities on a wide spectrum of financial, tax, and regulatory matters. As a Partner at the firm, he plays a pivotal role in leading client engagements with a focus on delivering practical, compliant, and value-driven solutions.

His core areas of practice include statutory audits, financial advisory, direct and indirect taxation, and business structuring. Ashish has worked extensively with clients in the trading, services, and SME sectors, helping them navigate complex regulatory frameworks under the Income Tax Act, GST regime, and Companies Act.

With a strong foundation in accounting and compliance, he brings expertise in the use of modern financial tools and ERP platforms, ensuring efficiency in both reporting and advisory functions. His ability to blend technical knowledge with commercial insight enables him to support clients in optimising tax positions, managing risks, and aligning operations with evolving regulatory expectations.

Ashish’s advisory approach is characterised by clarity, responsiveness, and integrity — making him a trusted partner for clients seeking long-term financial stewardship and strategic growth.

Client Relationship Executive

Mr. Dhairya Mandawat brings a wealth of experience in marketing and international business strategy. With an academic background that includes an MBA with dual specialization in Marketing and International Business from the Pacific Institute of Business Studies, and a professional qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), he combines technical expertise with strategic insight.

He has previously undergone hands-on training in export documentation and has a strong foundation in corporate compliance, communication, and leadership. Mr. Mandawat is adept at team building, problem solving, and driving performance through structured goal setting and empowerment. His passion for innovative marketing and customer engagement positions him as a key driver of our brand and market expansion efforts.

Senior Financial Consultant

Shivraj Shettigar

With over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial domain, he has held leadership roles across key finance functions. Having served as the Head of Finance for over a decade at the prestigious Leela Group of Companies, he was responsible for spearheading financial planning, tax strategies, and providing critical insights into the company’s financial strengths and areas for improvement. His role encompassed strategic financial decision-making, coordinating with bankers for fund-raising, managing statutory audits, preparing MIS reports, and overseeing fund flow and performance analysis. He played a pivotal role in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with organizational growth and profitability.

Presently, after transitioning from corporate service to independent practice, he operates as a Financial Consultant, collaborating with a team of associate professionals. His current focus areas include:

> Fund Raising & Debt Syndication

> Debt and Corporate Restructuring

> Mergers & Acquisitions and Due Diligence

> Tax and Financial Planning Advisory

> Financial and Bank Audit Assignments

> Liaison with Government and Regulatory Authorities

> Advisory in Real Estate Verticals

He brings to the table a deep understanding of financial systems, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution, making him a trusted advisor to businesses across sectors.

CA Kapil Gada brings over 12 years of professional experience, specializing in Audit & Assurance and Corporate Law compliance across both manufacturing and service industries. He has successfully led and executed a wide range of assignments, including statutory and internal audits for listed and unlisted companies, corporate law compliance for Indian and Foreign entities, and advisory services on Ind-AS and IFRS.

Over the years, Kapil has worked with a diverse portfolio of industries such as plastic manufacturing, maritime services, conglomerates, real estate, and travel & tourism, demonstrating his ability to adapt to various business environments and regulatory frameworks.

He has served as a Partner at the esteemed firm G. P. Kapadia & Co., Chartered Accountants, where he played a key role in delivering high-quality professional services and driving client success.

Senior Consultant - Audit & Corporate Compliance