Awarup Patnaik, a qualified Cost and Management Accountant and a member of the Delhi Bar Council, brings extensive experience in finance, accounts, audit, and taxation. Over the years, he has worked with prominent corporates in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, including MRF Ltd, Essar Projects Ltd, Punj Lloyd Ltd, Abhijeet Group, and Daelim Industrial Co Ltd (now DL E&C Engineer), a leading EPC construction company in Korea. His most recent role was as Head-GST at MRF Ltd.
Swarup has significant expertise in handling legal and taxation matters. He has represented clients in tax-related disputes before the Appellate Commissioner, CESTAT, and DGFT. He has also worked closely with various industrial departments, playing a key role in securing state government incentives for new industries in Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Tax Advisory: Expertise in Income Tax, GST, Customs, International Trade Laws, Special Economic Zones, State Incentive Schemes, Foreign Trade Policy, and pre-GST laws.
Legislative Drafting and Enforcement: Drafting legislation and offering administrative guidance.
Tax Optimization and Modelling: Advising clients on supply chain optimization from a tax perspective, providing strategic inputs on tax controversies.
Litigation Management: Handling litigation for GST, VAT, and Service Tax matters, and representing clients at various levels of adjudication.
Comprehensive GST Advisory: Providing detailed insights and advisory services on the GST regime in India.
Swarup ability to navigate complex taxation and legal landscapes, combined with his proven track record of advising and representing clients, makes him a valuable asset in the field of tax and financial advisory.
