Executive Summary
Balachandar has specialization in the Automobile sector and currently, he is focusing on issues and challenges faced by the industry in the context of Electric Vehicle (EV). Combined with consulting and industry experience background, he can contribute value to the table to clients.
In the automobile sector, he has been handling major engagements involving refunds in the form of Duty Drawback / Antidumping Duty etc. from a customs perspective. He has been handling both advisory and implementation such as HSN Classification, MOOWR scheme etc. Foreign Trade Policy has been one of the core areas where he could assure the clients of the compliances involved in the context of commitments and obligations.
He has been active in discussions regarding the investment initiatives by the State Governments (for Example, Guidance Tamilnadu). From a GST perspective, advisory and compliance are his core areas over and above conducting tax health checks, HSN reviews etc.
He has vast experience in handling the audits conducted by the Tax Departments and is anchoring engagements involving GST audits. Litigation, both in the existing and extant laws is his favourite area where he could contribute value addition to the client in terms of approach and solutions to the issues.
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)
Education
Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India