About the firm

A chartered accountancy practice built on integrity, professionalism and a genuine commitment to client outcomes.

Our story

Ramanathan and Krishnakumar & Co LLP

Ramanathan and Krishnakumar & Co LLP is a chartered accountancy firm founded by Ramanathan, Praveen Kandela and Krishnakumar. We bring together deep experience across audit and assurance, direct and indirect tax, corporate advisory and virtual finance functions — delivered with integrity, professionalism and a genuine commitment to client outcomes.

We understand the complexities of financial management and offer a comprehensive range of services to individuals and businesses alike. Whether you require assistance with tax planning, audit and assurance, or business advisory services, our dedicated team is here to guide you at every step.

Our commitment is to deliver excellence in everything we do, so that clients receive the highest quality of service. We build long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability, and we measure our work by whether it helped you reach your financial goals.

Partners of the firm reviewing financial statements

What drives us

Mission, approach and vision

Our Mission

To be the catalyst for financial empowerment — guiding clients towards prosperity with chartered accountancy services tailored to the realities of their business.

Our Approach

Personalised attention and strategic insight. We analyse before we advise, optimise resources deliberately, and build solutions that adapt as regulation and markets move.

Our Vision

To set a new standard of excellence in chartered accountancy through innovation, integrity and client-centricity — helping every client reach their full potential.

Our people

The team behind the work

Partners, managers and company secretaries who between them cover audit, direct and indirect tax, corporate law and compliance delivery.

Prawin Kandela

Prawin Kandela

Managing Partner, FCA

Audit & assurance, corporate advisory

Sandeep Biradar

Sandeep Biradar

Managing Partner, FCA

Direct tax, litigation & representation

Ashok Thotakura

Ashok Thotakura

Manager

Statutory audit & compliance delivery

Narasimha Chari

Narasimha Chari

Manager

Indirect tax & GST advisory

Yash

Yash

Associate Partner, CS

Secretarial & ROC compliance

Sonali

Sonali

Associate Partner, CS

Corporate governance & FEMA filings

How we work

What an engagement with us looks like

01

Discovery

A short call to understand your entity, turnover, registrations and current compliance position.

02

Proposal

A written scope with deliverables, timelines and fees, followed by an engagement letter as ICAI requires.

03

Onboarding

Portal handover, reconciliation of the opening position, and a published compliance calendar.

04

Delivery

A monthly rhythm of preparation, review and reporting, tracked and evidenced in COMPRO.

Let's talk about your position

Whether you are switching advisers, setting up in India, or facing a notice, the first conversation costs nothing.