Our Partners
Our team of partners consists of professionals with specialised knowledge and experience who provide practical solutions to clients. They understand client needs and regulations, delivering high-quality services in their respective domains. Our partners also invest time in mentoring students and young chartered accountants to help them realise their potential. Additionally, their diverse hobbies and interests add value to their work and personalities.
FCA Abhijeet Bhagwat
Managing Partner, Pune
Corporate Assurance Partner
Heads Quality Governance & Monitoring Committee (QGMC)
With over 15 years of experience in the field, Abhijeet Bhagwat is known for his meticulous approach to streamlining processes, innovation, and utilising technology. He enjoys playing football, reading, tending to his garden, and listening to music in his leisure time.
FCA Nachiket Deo
Designated Partner, Pune
Banking & Corporate Assurance Partner
Heads Client Risk Management Committee (CRMC)
With a career of over 20 years, Nachiket Deo is perhaps the only partner in the Firm who has mastered two very demanding fields – Chartered Accountancy and classical music. He is known for his significant engagement in all the tasks he undertakes.
FCA Sameer Karyekar
Designated Partner, Pune
Risk Advisory & Internal Audit Partner
Heads Tech Advancement & Governance Committee (TAGC)
Having more than 20 years of experience in Chartered Accountancy, Sameer Karyekar is well-versed in Risk Analysis. He is also an avid technology enthusiast and takes the initiative to implement new regulatory developments proactively.
FCA Devdatta Mainkar
Partner, Mumbai & Pune
Corporate Tax Partner (Income Tax & GST)
Member Ethics & Independence Management Committee (EIMC)
Devdatta has more than 20 years of professional experience and his area of focus is Direct Taxes and Transfer Pricing. He is soft spoken and a supportive team leader.
FCA Abhijit Shetye
Partner, Pune
Corporate Assurance Partner
Heads Engagement Quality Management Committee (EQMC)
With over a decade of experience, Abhijit Shetye is known for his gentle disposition and unwavering patience. He is also an avid traveler and a connoisseur of fine food.
FCA Purva Kulkarni
Partner, Pune
Corporate Assurance Partner
Heads Training & Knowledge Management Committee (TKMC)
With over a decade of experience, Purva Kulkarni has proven herself to be a dedicated and skilled professional. She has a passion for classical music and effortlessly manages both her work and home life.
FCA Sandeep Rao
Sr. Partner, Pune
Banking & Corporate Assurance Partner
Member of Engagement Quality Management Committee (EQMC)
Sandeep Rao has over 35 years of experience and is known for his approachable personality and for building strong relationships with clients and team members. He loves motorcycles and frequently commutes to the office on his bike, and is also an avid sportsman who enjoys tennis, football, and cricket.
FCA Shrinivas Deshpande
Partner, Belagavi
Banking, Corporate Assurance & Internal Audit Partner
Member Engagement Quality Management Committee (EQMC)
With ten years of experience, Shrinivas Deshpande is dedicated to implementing the best city practices in his branch and clients in Belagavi.
FCA Shankar Pagad
Sr. Partner, Dharwad & Belagavi
Banking & Corporate Assurance Partner
Member of Ethics and Independence Management Committee (EIMC)
With more than 25 years of experience under his belt, Shankar Pagad is a steadfast individual who treasures the peace and quiet of Dharwad. He lends his unwavering support to all initiatives of the Firm.
FCA Shriniwas Gadgil
Partner, Mumbai
Banking, Corporate Assurance & Internal Audit Partner
Possessing more than 20 years of experience, Shriniwas Gadgil has a fondness for long drives. He also has a remarkable ability to connect with those around him, both clients and team members alike.
FCA Nikhil Bachute
Partner, Pune
CFO, Business Transformation Advisory & Internal Audit
Nikhil brings over a decade of professional experience spanning corporate and consultancy realms. Specializing in CFO & Business Transformation Advisory, he excels in optimizing financial processes, steering strategic growth initiatives, and delivering impactful solutions across diverse sectors.
FCA Akshay Kotkar
Partner, Kolhapur
Banking, Corporate Assurance & Internal Audit Partner
With over a decade of experience, Akshay Kotkar is a soft-spoken professional who is always prepared to participate in company-wide initiatives. His passion for delectable cuisine and exciting travel is unrivaled.
FCA Sanjay Athavale
Sr. Partner, Pune
Heads Ethics & Independence Management Committee (EIMC)
With over three decades worth of experience, Sanjay Athavale is a highly experienced professional known for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and completing assignments punctually. He enjoys nature by going on treks and taking refreshing evening walks during his leisure time.
ACA Anjali Rathi
Partner, Bengaluru
Corporate Assurance & Internal Audit Partner
A young and driven professional, Anjali Rathi has over eight years of experience under her belt. After gaining valuable work experience in a major metropolis, she now heads our Bengaluru branch.
FCA Mahadev Shevade
Sr. Partner, Dharwad
With over four and half decades of experience, Mahadev Shevade is renowned for his composed demeanour and professional approach. He consistently offers unparalleled encouragement and support to younger colleagues.