Chandrasekaran Associates

What Chandrasekaran Associates does

Chandrasekaran Associates (CACS) is a New Delhi-headquartered firm of company secretaries founded in 1988, providing corporate compliance, secretarial audit, and governance advisory services across India. The firm operates from a headquarters in Mayur Vihar, New Delhi, and a Mumbai branch, serving corporate giants, listed enterprises, multi-national corporations, and startups through a six-partner bench led by Founder Dr. S. Chandrasekaran and Managing Partner Rupesh Agarwal. Its practice spans 18+ sector-agnostic industries including financial services, real estate, pharma, IT, power, FMCG and NBFCs, with deep expertise in Companies Act 2013, SEBI regulations, FEMA, RBI frameworks and quasi-judicial representation before ROC, NCLT, NCLAT, SAT, SEBI and RBI.

CACS delivers services through a partner-led retainer and project-engagement model. Core offerings include secretarial audit and assurance, statutory compliance management, due diligence for M&A and joint ventures, IPO assistance on SME and main board, SEBI insider trading compliance, BRSR/ESG advisory, REIT/InvIT and NBFC compliance, ESOP administration, intellectual property filings, CSR audit, and strike-off/liquidation services. The firm positions itself around proactive prevention of non-compliance rather than reactive remediation, with a stated philosophy of 'excellence, mechanism and not postmortem exercise.' Revenue is generated entirely through professional services fees, with retainer arrangements for ongoing compliance and project-based fees for audits, due diligence, and IPO work; no pricing is publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct: enterprise clients engage the firm through relationship-led sales, supported by an active LinkedIn, X and Facebook presence and a publications section on the website.

Name

Chandrasekaran Associates

Legal name

Chandrasekaran Associates

Website

https://cacsindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chandrasekaran Associates is an Indian firm of company secretaries, founded 1988 and headquartered in New Delhi, providing secretarial audit, statutory compliance, due diligence, IPO advisory, and governance services to listed corporates, MNCs, and startups across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Secretarial and Compliance Services

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Change, Governance & Compliance Management (GRC) (FSACAJAK)

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Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Corporate secretarial services
• Secretarial audit services
• Corporate compliance advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• IPO listing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: CACS generates revenue through professional services including secretarial audit, corporate compliance management, due diligence, regulatory compliance advisory, and other company secretarial services. Services are provided to retainer clients and for specific audit assignments. The firm offers secretarial retainer-ship services where an expert practicing company secretary is retained by the company for managing secretarial services on agreed terms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chandrasekaran Associates (CACS) is a firm of company secretaries that delivers end-to-end corporate compliance, governance, and regulatory advisory services. The firm provides secretarial audits, statutory compliance management, due diligence, IPO listing assistance, M&A and restructuring, SEBI PIT compliance, BRSR/ESG advisory, ESOP management, NBFC compliance, and representation before regulatory bodies such as ROC, MCA, SEBI, RBI, NCLT and NCLAT to corporate clients across India.

Product overview

Chandrasekaran Associates (CACS) is a firm of company secretaries that delivers corporate compliance and governance services through a comprehensive portfolio of practice areas. The firm operates as a professional services organization rather than a software product company, offering services including secretarial audit, statutory compliance management, due diligence, IPO assistance, regulatory compliance advisory, representation services, intellectual property rights, mergers and restructuring, SEBI compliance, ESG/BRSR services, ESOP management, strike-off and liquidation, SDD audit, REIT/InvIT advisory, CSR audit, and NBFC compliance. With headquarters in New Delhi and a branch in Mumbai, CACS serves clients across India with a team of experienced company secretaries providing end-to-end corporate governance solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Entity Formation/Incorporation/Registration Services Expert assistance at every step of the business incorporation process, including obtaining approvals and No-objection Certificates (NOCs) from SEBI, MCA, RBI, IRDAI, and drafting charter documents for companies and LLPs. Targeted at entrepreneurs, start-ups, and corporates forming new business entities in India.
• Secretarial Audit and Assurance Services Periodic review of a company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules through secretarial audit. CACS conducts concurrent audit and submits quarterly, half-yearly, and annual audit reports to the Board. Targeted at listed companies, large corporates, and entities required to undertake secretarial audits under the Companies Act 2013.
• Statutory Compliance Management and Solutions Support to Boards of companies in ensuring timely compliances under the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, and LLP Act. Includes retainership secretarial services and corporate compliance management for small, medium, and large corporates. Targeted at companies needing continuous outsourced secretarial support.
• Due Diligence Services Comprehensive due diligence audits for mergers, demergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, investments, and transactions including acquisition of tangible and intangible properties. Targeted at corporates and investors undertaking M&A, investment, or restructuring transactions in India.
• IPO Assistance and Listing Services Assistance with listing securities on SME board and main board, including pre-IPO planning, due diligence and documentation, and obtaining listing and trading approval. Targeted at companies planning initial public offerings on Indian stock exchanges.
• Regulatory Compliance Advisory Advisory on compliance with FEMA provisions, RBI regulations, Foreign Direct Investment Policy, Overseas Investment Rules, SEBI InvIT Regulations, REIT Regulations, and NBFC regulations. Targeted at corporates, NBFCs, REITs, InvITs, and foreign investors operating in India.
• Representation Services Representation before various regulators including ROC, Regional Directors, Official Liquidator, MCA, DIPP, SEBI, RBI, Registrar of Trademarks, CCI, NCLT, NCLAT, IPAB, SAT, and other quasi-judicial bodies. Targeted at corporates and promoters facing regulatory proceedings or disputes.
• Intellectual Property Rights Services Drafting, filing and follow-up of applications for trademark and copyright registration, and appearances before official registries for Trademarks and Copyrights. Targeted at corporates and brand owners seeking IP protection in India.
• Mergers, Amalgamation and Restructuring Legal and regulatory advisory for mergers and acquisitions, including study of acquisition options, drafting schemes of arrangements, representing clients before tribunals, and handling fast-track merger processes for start-ups, holding-subsidiary mergers, and small companies. Targeted at corporates undertaking M&A, schemes of arrangement, or restructuring in India.
• SEBI Prohibition of Insider Trading Compliance Compliance services under SEBI (PIT) Regulations 2015, including establishing internal control mechanisms, Structured Digital Database (SDD) implementation, and PIT training sessions. Targeted at listed companies and intermediaries required to comply with insider trading regulations.
• BRSR and ESG Compliance Services Advisory on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework and ESG standards, ensuring compliance with ESG disclosures and transparency requirements. Targeted at listed companies and large corporates required to file BRSR.
• ESOP Advisory and Management Design, implementation, communication, and administration of Employee Stock Incentive Plans (ESOPs), including documentation, industry benchmark studies, and employee communication. Targeted at corporates, start-ups, and listed companies implementing employee stock option schemes.
• Strike Off, Closure, Dissolution and Liquidation Services Complete services for company closure including strike-off applications to ROC, voluntary winding up, appointment of liquidators, corporate insolvency services, and XBRL filing. Targeted at corporates, promoters, and stakeholders seeking to wind up or strike off companies in India.
• Structured Digital Database (SDD) Audit Independent review of SDD mechanism per SEBI (PIT) Regulations 2015, verifying that companies have an effective Structured Digital Database in place for handling unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI). Targeted at listed companies required to maintain SDD under SEBI insider trading norms.
• REIT and InvIT Advisory Services Advisory to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), including SEBI compliance, secretarial and governance support, document drafting and filing, and due diligence. Targeted at REIT and InvIT trusts, sponsors, and trustees operating in India.
• CSR Audit Services Corporate Social Responsibility audit services ensuring companies adhere to legal and regulatory CSR obligations, including monitoring mandatory CSR expenditure and CSR policy development. Targeted at companies required to comply with CSR obligations under the Companies Act 2013.
• NBFC Compliance Services Legal, compliance, and governance services for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), ensuring operation within RBI regulatory framework and maintenance of robust governance standards. Targeted at NBFCs and financial services companies regulated by RBI.
• Corporate Compliance Management Services Corporate compliance management services led by Managing Partner Rupesh Agarwal, including head of audits and corporate compliance management. Targeted at companies needing integrated compliance oversight and audit leadership.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SKP Business Consulting LLP: Indian professional services firm offering company secretarial, corporate law, FEMA and compliance advisory to mid-market and listed companies — directly comparable mid-sized peer serving similar client profiles.
• Makarand M. Joshi & Co. Mumbai-based firm of company secretaries providing secretarial audit, corporate governance, due diligence, IPO and SEBI compliance services — directly overlapping with CACS across nearly every practice area.
• Corporate Professionals: New Delhi-headquartered firm of company secretaries offering secretarial audit, corporate compliance, M&A, FEMA and SEBI advisory to listed enterprises and startups — the closest like-for-like competitor to CACS in the Indian market.
• Sanjay Grover & Associates: Delhi-based firm of company secretaries handling secretarial audit, FEMA/RBI matters, corporate restructuring and NCLT representation — directly comparable on service mix and listed-company client base.
• Vinod Kothari & Company: Kolkata-headquartered firm of company secretaries and corporate law advisors specialising in SEBI regulations, corporate governance, structured finance and secretarial audits for listed entities — comparable in regulatory focus and client profile.
• DMKH & Associates: Indian firm providing company secretarial, corporate compliance and advisory services — directly comparable smaller peer targeting listed companies and corporate compliance mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte India: Big Four firm in India offering corporate secretarial, governance, regulatory and compliance advisory as part of a much broader audit and consulting portfolio — a broad incumbent that competes for the same listed-company mandates.
• BDO India: Indian member of BDO Global offering compliance, governance, risk and corporate advisory services — a broad incumbent competing for mid- and large-cap regulatory mandates.
• Grant Thornton Bharat LLP: Indian member firm of Grant Thornton International providing risk, compliance and corporate advisory services alongside audit — a broad incumbent expanding into regulatory and secretarial work.
• Ernst & Young India: Big Four firm with a substantial India advisory practice covering governance, risk, compliance and regulatory services — a broad incumbent competing for large-cap compliance and listed-company mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rupeshcacs
• Facebookfacebook.com/cacsindia1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chandrasekaran-associate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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