Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 2
Contact number
+91 11 41590700Chambers Review
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas provides a well-rounded offering that includes key tax advisory services in relation to both direct and indirect tax matters. The team assists an array of top corporate clients with the tax aspects of transactional mandates. Practitioners at the firm often get mandated to advise on GST, transfer pricing, excise law and customs. The team also has involvement in tax litigation, with strong tax policy expertise within the department. The practice is sought after for its advice on tax investigations and representation before relevant authorities.
Work Highlights
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advised Walmart on tax matters arising from its acquisition of a stake worth approximately USD3.5 billion in Flipkart Singapore.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas was incredibly responsive and did what was necessary to complete the transaction on tight timeframes."
"They provide a detailed analysis and assessment of issues, as well as an innovative and solution-based approach."
"Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas was incredibly responsive and did what was necessary to complete the transaction on tight timeframes."
"They provide a detailed analysis and assessment of issues, as well as an innovative and solution-based approach."
Notable Practitioners
Gouri Puri is a practitioner specialising in international tax in Delhi. She has notable experience in advising large multinational corporations on cross-border matters, particularly in relation to the tax aspects of acquisitions and business operations.
"Gouri is technically sound and consistently delivers practical and commercial advice."
"Gouri Puri is very knowledgeable about tax law but more importantly how to apply it practically. She gives useful commercial advice which is vital to the transaction's success."
Raja Bose in New Delhi handles tax advisory and contentious matters and has notable expertise on indirect tax-related mandates. He has experience representing clients before tribunals, High Courts and as well as the Supreme Court of India.
"Rajat has strong knowledge on indirect tax and is solution-oriented."