A strategic finance partner built for growing businesses

CA V. Balasundaram is a Chartered Accountant with over 16 years of professional experience across audit, taxation, statutory compliance, corporate finance, and business advisory services. As the Founder of ThinkNext, he brings a practical, leadership-driven approach to finance.

His mission is to help startups, SMEs, and growing businesses move beyond routine accounting into a structured system of financial governance, internal controls, cash flow discipline, and strategic decision-making.

CA V. Balasundaram brings together professional expertise, practical business insight, and mentoring leadership to help growing businesses move beyond compliance.

His strength lies in combining professional knowledge with practical business understanding. He believes that finance should be a strong decision-support system that helps business owners understand their numbers, control risks, and scale with confidence.

Beyond his practice, he is a dedicated mentor to young professionals and actively involved in community leadership through platforms like YES and Rotary.

CA P.L.N. Raghukumar is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with over three decades of professional experience in audit, taxation, GST, banking audits, public sector audits, and advisory services. He brings deep practical knowledge to every assignment, from statutory audits to consultancy for complex institutions.

His long professional journey has given him strong exposure to different types of organisations, including banks, public sector undertakings, companies, trusts, societies, and clubs. He has handled critical international bank audit assignments, including work in Kabul, Afghanistan, for DA Afghanistan Bank and AzizBank.

His professional approach is built on experience, integrity, technical knowledge, and practical guidance, making him a cornerstone of the advisory strength at ThinkNext.

His strength lies in a disciplined audit approach and a clear ability to guide businesses through compliance and governance matters. This is further reflected in his role as a Professional Director at Lalgudi Cooperative Urban Bank Limited.

At ThinkNext, he contributes his rich experience to ensure the delivery of dependable finance, audit, taxation, and compliance advisory services to businesses and institutions alike.

CA Packialakshmi N is a Chartered Accountant, auditor, and strategic finance consultant whose work sits at the intersection of statutory expertise and real-world business insight. Her practice is built on the belief that good financial advice should do more than keep a business compliant—it should make the business better.

With hands-on experience across GST, income tax, TDS, company law, internal audit, and financial operations, she has worked closely with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and corporates—bringing clarity, structure, and discipline to their finance functions at every stage of growth.

"Numbers are the language of business. My job is to make sure you are not just speaking it fluently — but using it to navigate, plan, and grow."

Her approach goes beyond the typical CA–client relationship. She engages as a trusted advisor who translates complex compliance matters into decisions that leadership teams can confidently act on.

CA Narendranath Choudhary is a practicing Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of experience in taxation, audit, and regulatory advisory. He has built a reputation for delivering strategic and compliant financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of his clients.

He specializes in GST litigation, including handling complex departmental notices, adjudication, and appeals. His approach is highly practical and solution-oriented, ensuring that businesses navigate the indirect tax landscape with clarity and minimal risk.

Expertise in strengthening internal controls and delivering compliant financial solutions across Government and IT sectors.

Narendra has led statutory audits for various Government Undertakings, IT companies, and manufacturing entities, ensuring strict compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, he has extensive experience in internal audits for hospitals and government organizations, focusing on strengthening internal controls and risk management.

His broader expertise extends to direct tax compliance, assessments, and general business advisory, where he focuses on providing high-end financial strategies that support long-term growth.

Nandhini Kalyana Kumar is a Fellow Chartered Accountant who leads the direct tax practice with over six years of extensive experience. Renowned for her practical, solution-driven approach, she prioritizes strict compliance with technical legal standards while delivering tailored services to her clients.

She brings 5+ years of experience across Bank Audits, Direct Taxation Advisory, Statutory Audits, NGO Set-up and Taxation, and Startup Advisory.

Nandhini is a highly sought-after business mentor for startups, a strategic advisor, and a Virtual CFO for companies. With her expertise in business strategy and financial management, she guides organizations through growth challenges, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes while driving sustainable success.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Nandhini shares her knowledge as a guest lecturer at various colleges and institutions, contributing to the development of aspiring professionals and fostering a deeper understanding of tax and compliance practices.