Three Decades of Expertise in Simplifying Corporate Compliance
With a rich legacy spanning over three decades, Chandrasekaran Associates is a firm of company secretaries (“CACS”) that delivers expertise and knowledge through diverse services and thus simplifies the complexities of corporate legal regulations & compliances for your business.
“We believe in Excellence, Mechanism and not postmortem exercise” — in addition to that CACS strives for Unmatched Excellence; we take proactive measures to tackle any situation. We focus on both preventing non-compliance and addressing any issues that arise with defaults or delays. A core aspect of effective corporate governance is ensuring compliance, and we proactively assist our clients in establishing systems and processes that act as preventive measures against compliance failures.
We are located in the political capital of India, New Delhi. Our geographical footprints span across the entirety of India.
Practice Areas
Delivering proactive, end-to-end solutions to simplify compliance and strengthen corporate governance.
Audit and assurance services – secretarial auditStatutory compliance management and solutionsDue diligence servicesIPO assistance – listing of securities on the SME board and main boardRegulatory compliancesRepresentation servicesIntellectual property rights – trademarks and copyrightsMergers, amalgamation & restructuringEnsuring compliances under SEBI (prohibition of insider trading) regulations, 2015Future - proofing businesses with BRSR and ESG standardsESOP advisory and managementStrike off, closure, dissolution and liquidationStructural digital database (SDD) auditAdvisory to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trustsCorporate social responsibility (CSR) auditNBFCsSector-Agnostic Expertise Across Industries
We provide specialized compliance and advisory services across a wide range of industries, enabling businesses to operate efficiently in regulated environments.
Power & Energy
Insurance
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Telecom & Communications
Hospitality & Hotels
Financial Services
Metals & Steel
Paints & Chemicals
Restaurants & Food Services
Automotive Industry
Share Broking
Information Technology
Media & Entertainment
E-Commerce
Travel & Tourism
Non-Profit & NGOs
Pharmaceutical
Power & Energy
Insurance
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Telecom & Communications
Hospitality & Hotels
Financial Services
Metals & Steel
Paints & Chemicals
Restaurants & Food Services
Automotive Industry
Share Broking
Information Technology
Media & Entertainment
E-Commerce
Travel & Tourism
Non-Profit & NGOs
Pharmaceutical
Power & Energy
Insurance
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Telecom & Communications
Hospitality & Hotels
Financial Services
Metals & Steel
Paints & Chemicals
Restaurants & Food Services
Automotive Industry
Share Broking
Information Technology
Media & Entertainment
E-Commerce
Travel & Tourism
Non-Profit & NGOs
Pharmaceutical
The Guiding Minds
Dr. S. Chandrasekaran
Senior Partner and Founder
With over 45 years of experience in Company and Securities Laws, with a judicious mix of personalized service and professional standards. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management and is a Graduate in Commerce and General Law. He received his Doctorate on his thesis ‘Investors’ Protection Measures with Special Reference to the Role of SEBI. Dr. S. Chandrasekaran believes in adding value to the business of his clients. He serves as a trusted advisor to businesses, offering expert...
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Rupesh Agarwal
Managing Partner
With more than 22 years of rich experience and being the head of audits and corporate compliance management, Mr. Rupesh Agarwal has unrivalled expertise in the domain. A graduate in Law and Commerce, he is also the Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. His Areas of Expertise Include: Secretarial Audit Corporate Compliance Management Services Corporate Legal Due Diligence Trademarks & Copyrights Foreign Investment, Joint Venture, External Commercial Borrowings, FEMA and RBI...
Read moreShashikant Tiwari
Partner
With more than 14 years of experience in this profession. Armed with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Mr. Shashikant Tiwari has played an important role in managing the daily operations at our New Delhi office. Under the able guidance of his senior, Mr. Tiwari has demonstrated his expertise in the domain of Corporate Secretarial compliances and approvals. He is also a Fellow Member of the Institute of the Company Secretaries of India. His Areas of Expertise Include:...
Read moreRoopa Agarwal
Partner
With over a decade of experience, Ms. Roopa Agarwal demonstrates her prowess in the field of Corporate Compliance Management Services, who is heading our Mumbai Branch. Ms. Roopa Agrawal is an Associate Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India and is also a Commerce and Law graduate. She has extensive experience in the field of Company Laws.
Read moreLakhan Gupta
Partner
With more than 11 years of rich experience Mr. Lakhan Gupta has demonstrated his skills by proving an asset in Corporate Secretarial Compliances. A graduate in Law & Commerce he is also a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. His Areas of Expertise Include: Secretarial Audit & Due Diligence Foreign Investment, Joint Venture, External Commercial Borrowings, FEMA and RBI related matters SEBI Regulations and Listing Compliances Corporate Restructuring including mergers...
Read moreMohit Varshney
Partner
A highly motivated and detail-oriented Company Secretary with 5 years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, and legal advisory, managing a diverse portfolio of retainer and audit clients. Adept at handling intricate matters related to corporate law, regulatory compliance, and secretarial practices. Proven track record in dealing with an InvIT client and facilitating the efficient handling of company secretarial matters. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the evolving business...
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CACS Bulletin – SEBI (LODR) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 dated 20th January 2026
CACS Bulletin – Compliance Calendar (Quarter January–March 2026)
Update – CACS Bulletin: XBRL-based Compliance under Regulation 50 (LODR)
Secretarial Audit Reports: Trends and Practices in 2015 (April 6, 2016)
CACS Bulletin – FAQs for Submission of Financial Results under Regulation 33 of LODR
