Rakesh Nangia, the Founder and Managing Partner of Nangia & Co, a prestigious professional services firm in India, was recently honored with the esteemed “Professional Icon Award.”
This accolade was presented to him by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, General Gurmit Singh on the 75th Foundation Day celebration of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Mr. Nangia’s exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the field of chartered accountancy were recognized and celebrated at that event organized by the ICAI Dehradun Branch.
Let’s have a look at his remarkable professional journey.
Rakesh Nangia is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Driven by his visionary mindset and willingness to take risks, Mr. Nangia established Nangia & Co in 1982 in his hometown of Dehradun, India.
With a humble starting capital of just INR 2 lakhs, the firm embarked on a remarkable journey toward success.
Today, Nangia & Co has evolved from a one-man operation into one of the leading advisory firms in India.
Taking Nangia & Co to new heights
Nangia & Co is a member firm of Andersen Global.
Serving over 1,500 clients from 50 countries their clientele includes, some of the largest Indian business houses and Fortune 500 companies.
Emerged as the finest tax and advisory firm, it caters to diverse sectors on a wide range of matters relating to,
- Audit and Assurance
- Taxation
- GST
- Entry Level Strategy
- Mergers and Acquisition
- Corporate Financial Advisory
- Sustainability and Development Services
- Cyber Security (CERT Certified)
- Forensic Advisory & IT Advisory.
The firm has a strong domestic presence across Noida, New Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Dehradun, and Pune.
There are over 600 dedicated professionals working at the firm, led by more than 35 experienced leaders.
Rakesh Nangia has been instrumental in shaping the future of various clients on matters related to,
- FDI policy
- International Tax
- Cross-border tax structuring
- Tax policy advocacy
- Entry level strategy
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Cyber security
- Risk advisory.
He has been honored as the “Economic Times Most Promising Entrepreneur of the Year 2020″.
Additionally, he has been ranked as the ‘Top Tax Leader’ in India by the International Tax Review, UK.
Impact on the Finance Community
Mr. Nangia has served as the President of The Indo-Canadian Business Chamber and sits on the Board of Directors for major Indian telecom corporations and other leading organizations.
Additionally, he holds influential positions such as,
- Non-Executive Chairman at Nangia Andersen India
- Chairman at the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India’s (ASSOCHAM’s) National Council of International Taxes
- Membership in the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FICCI’s) Council for Taxation
- Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII’s) Committee for Taxation
- PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry
CA Rakesh Nangia plays a vital role in representing India Inc. and foreign companies doing business in India before tax and regulatory authorities.
We at The Finance Story extend our heartfelt congratulations to him on this well-deserved achievement.
