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CA V. Balasundaram
CA Balasundaram V
Strategic Finance Advisor

Helping businesses move beyond compliance towards confident financial decision-making.

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Practice Focus

  • Chartered Accountant
  • 16+ Years Experience
  • Virtual CFO Services
  • Audit & Taxation
  • Working Capital Finance
  • SOP Implementation
  • MIS & Financial Controls

Leadership

Active member and leadership contributor at YES and Rotary forums.

CA V. Balasundaram

Strategic Finance Advisor

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
CA Raghukumar PLN
Senior Advisor

Over three decades of deep practical knowledge in audit, taxation, and international banking advisory.

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Practice Focus

  • Chartered Accountant
  • 30+ Years Experience
  • Statutory & Internal Audit
  • International Bank Audits
  • Public Sector Audits
  • GST & Income Tax
  • Governance & Advisory

Key Affiliations

Professional Director at Lalgudi Cooperative Urban Bank Limited.

CA Raghukumar PLN

Senior Advisor

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 Manimaran Kathiresan
CA Manimaran K
Senior Advisor

Specialist in Indirect Taxation, GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policy.

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Qualifications & Expertise

  • Chartered Accountant (2012) & Lawyer (LLB)
  • PhD Scholar in GST at Woxsen University
  • ICAI Certified: Forensic Accounting, Fraud Detection & Indirect Taxes
  • Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA)
  • Expert in GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policy
  • Professional Director: Port Trust Employees Credit Society

CA Manimaran K

Senior Advisor

CA Manimaran Kathiresan is a Chartered Accountant and qualified lawyer with over a decade of specialized experience in taxation, audit, and regulatory practice. Since commencing practice in 2013, he has built a distinguished career at the intersection of Indirect Taxation, GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policy.

A respected GST Faculty member at ICAI, he regularly trains industrialists, accountants, and government GST officers. In 2019, he founded GST India Daily, a YouTube channel and online academy that has empowered over 500 students by simplifying tax complexities in Tamil. He also serves as a Professional Director for Lalgudi Urban Co-operative Bank Limited and is an empaneled faculty member with the Department of Co-operative Audit, Tamil Nadu.
CA Packialakshmi N
CA Packialakshmi N
CFO Advisory

Where compliance meets strategy — helping businesses think bigger and scale smarter.

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Practice Focus

  • ACA · B.Com
  • ICAI Member · Chennai
  • GST & Indirect Tax Compliance
  • Statutory & Internal Audit
  • CFO Advisory & Strategy
  • SOPs & Process Design

ThinkNext

Strategic Finance Advisory for founders seeking CFO-level insight.

CA Packialakshmi N

CFO Advisory

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
CA Narendranath Choudhary
Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

Expert in GST litigation and statutory audits for government and corporate entities.

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Practice Focus

  • Chartered Accountant
  • 6+ Years Experience
  • GST Litigation & Appeals
  • Statutory & Internal Audit
  • Direct Tax Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Advisory

Specialization

Handling departmental notices, adjudication, and GST appeals with solution-oriented results.

CA Narendranath Choudhary

Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

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.

CA Nandhini
CA Nandhini
Direct Tax Advisory Consultant

Expert in international taxation and cross-border advisory.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Fellow Chartered Accountant
  • B.Com, Madras University, Chennai
  • 5+ Years of Experience in Bank Audits
  • Direct Taxation Advisory & Statutory Audits
  • NGO Set-up & Taxation
  • Startup Advisory & Virtual CFO Services
  • Business Strategy & Financial Management

CA Nandhini

Direct Tax Advisory Consultant

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.

CA Sujitha
CA Sujitha
Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

Specialist in digital accounting and forensic analysis.

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Areas of her expertise

  • GST Advisory & Return Filing
  • GST Notices & Appeals
  • Income Tax Return Filing
  • Statutory & Tax Audits
  • TDS Compliance
  • Trust Registration & Compliance

CA Sujitha Mani, M.Com.

Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

CA Sujitha Mani is a practicing Chartered Accountant with 5 years of experience in taxation, audit, and regulatory compliance. She specializes in GST advisory, return filing, and handling GST notices and appeals. Her expertise also extends to Income Tax return filing, statutory and tax audits, TDS compliance, and trust registration and compliance.

She has hands-on experience in managing complex GST and Income Tax matters and supporting clients in responding to departmental notices and appeals. In addition to her professional practice, she contributes to the academic community as a Faculty member for CA Foundation and CA Intermediate at ICAI and serves as a Guest Lecturer at various colleges. She is known for providing practical solutions, ensuring strong compliance, and delivering reliable professional guidance to individuals and businesses.
CS Sundarkumar
CS Sundarkumar
Comoany Secretary, Registered valuer

Enabling businesses to build strong compliance frameworks while supporting sustainable and scalable growth.

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Practice Focus

  • Company Secretary
  • Registered Valuer (SFA – IBBI)
  • Social Auditor (ICSI)
  • Startup Advisory
  • Trademark Strategy
  • DPDP Compliance
  • Governance Frameworks

Engagement

Active speaker and writer on governance, risk management, and regulatory developments.

CS Sundarkumar

Company Secretary & Registered Valuer

CS Sundarkumar is a Company Secretary and a Registered Valuer (Securities or Financial Assets) under IBBI, and a qualified Social Auditor certified by ICSI. He focuses on enabling businesses to build strong compliance frameworks while supporting sustainable and scalable growth.

His work in startup advisory, trademark strategy, and MIS (Management Information Systems) is centered on helping businesses establish the right foundation from the outset. This includes structuring entities, protecting brand identity through trademark advisory, and designing MIS frameworks that provide clear visibility for decision-making.

His work is driven by a balance of compliance, clarity, and operational efficiency in a dynamic business environment.

He also specializes in Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance, governance frameworks, and risk-oriented MIS systems, enabling organizations to align with evolving regulatory requirements. His approach emphasizes practical implementation—translating legal obligations into structured processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms.

Sundar is an active speaker and article writer, contributing to professional forums on governance and regulatory developments. He is closely associated with the internal audit and compliance ecosystem through ongoing knowledge sharing and thought leadership.

CA Sreenath
CA Sreenath
Chartered Accountant

Providing practical taxation, audit, compliance, and CFO advisory support for startups, SMEs, and growing businesses.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Direct Taxation
  • Tax Litigation
  • Statutory Audit
  • Financial Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Income Tax Advisory
  • Tax Planning & Assessments
  • Financial Controls
  • Compliance Management
  • CFO Advisory Support

Professional Approach

Practical, client-focused, and compliance-driven solutions designed to support stronger financial governance and sustainable business growth.

CA Sreenath

Chartered Accountant

CA Sreenath is a qualified Chartered Accountant with expertise in Direct Taxation, Tax Litigation, Statutory Audit, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

He provides practical and strategic finance support to startups, SMEs, and growing businesses, helping them navigate complex financial and regulatory environments with confidence.

His approach combines technical expertise with practical business understanding to deliver transparent, reliable, and effective tax, audit, and financial advisory solutions.

His core professional areas include income tax advisory, tax planning, tax assessments, tax litigation, statutory audits, financial controls, financial reporting, and compliance management.

With hands-on experience in handling diverse taxation, audit, and regulatory matters, he assists businesses in strengthening financial systems, improving reporting accuracy, managing disputes and litigation matters effectively, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

His approach is practical, client-focused, and compliance-driven — combining technical expertise with real-world business understanding to deliver tailored financial and regulatory solutions.

Beyond routine compliance, he also provides CFO advisory support, helping businesses build stronger financial governance, improve financial discipline, streamline reporting systems, and enable informed decision-making for sustainable business growth.

CA Monisha Murali
CA Monisha Murali
Chartered Accountant

Qualified Chartered Accountant with expertise in accounting, taxation, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance management.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • GST & Income Tax Compliance
  • TDS Filing & Reconciliation
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • MIS Reporting
  • Budgeting Support
  • Audit Coordination
  • Client Relationship Management

Software & Tools

  • Zoho Books
  • Tally ERP
  • Winman

CA Monisha Murali

Chartered Accountant

CA Monisha Murali is a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in accounting, taxation, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance management.

She supports startups, SMEs, and growing businesses in strengthening their finance operations, compliance systems, and reporting processes through structured and process-driven financial management practices.

Her approach focuses on accuracy, compliance discipline, and building stronger financial governance for sustainable growth.

Her professional expertise includes accounting and bookkeeping, GST and income tax compliance, TDS filing and reconciliation, financial statement preparation, MIS reporting, budgeting support, audit coordination, and client relationship management.

She is proficient in modern finance and taxation tools including Zoho Books, Tally ERP, and Winman, helping businesses improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Known for her analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, effective communication, and commitment to timely execution, CA Monisha delivers reliable and compliance-focused finance support tailored to business needs.

Aravindan Sriramulu
Aravindan Sriramulu
Funding Consultant

Expert in business finance, loan advisory, and financial structuring.

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Expertise & Sectors

  • Sociology Graduate
  • 20+ Years Financial Experience
  • Business Funding Support
  • Banking Documentation
  • SME & Healthcare Funding
  • Educational Institutions Advisory

Aravindan Sriramulu

Funding Consultant at ThinkNext CFO Services

Born in Chennai, Aravindan Sriramulu is a Sociology graduate whose professional journey reflects his commitment to helping individuals and organizations achieve financial stability and growth. Since 2004, he has developed deep expertise in business finance, credit management, and client advisory.

At ThinkNext CFO Services Private Limited, he supports clients by providing practical guidance in loan arrangements, banking documentation, and customized funding solutions. His firm serves a diverse clientele including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the Healthcare Industry, Educational Institutions, and Professionals. Aravindan believes finance is not just about numbers—it's about trust, timing, and transformation.
Sakthivel P
Sakthivel P
HR Consultant

Seasoned HR Leader and Business Enabler with over 20 years of expertise.

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Industry Engagement

  • Executive Council Member — HR Association, Tamil Nadu
  • CSR Leader — NDSO
  • Active BNI Member & Business Networker
  • Expert in Scalable HR Systems & Growth Enablement
  • Over 20 Years of Experience in People Systems

Trusted By

Sundaram Finance, P&G, Apollo Tyres, Phoenix, Delphi-TVS Technologies, Solamalai, and Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Group of Institutions.

Sakthivel P

HR Leader

Sakthivel P is a seasoned Human Resource Leader and Business Enabler with over 20 years of experience in building people systems that drive business outcomes. He works with startups, SMEs, and growing organisations to transform HR into a structured, scalable growth function.

He has consistently contributed beyond traditional HR by working as a business consultant and growth enabler, with a sharp focus on aligning people, processes, and performance with business goals. Known for simplifying complex systems, building clarity, and enabling organisations to scale with confidence, he has become a trusted partner for numerous industry leaders.
Singaravel
Singaravel
Engineer, Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur and business leader with 20+ years of experience across defense.

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Professional Expertise

  • Business Leadership
  • 20+ Years Experience
  • International Business Operations
  • Technology & Engineering
  • Hospitality Management
  • ISO & Quality Systems
  • Strategic Advisory

Qualifications

  • B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • MBA in Management Information Systems
  • Lead Auditor – Quality Management System (ISO)

Singaravel

Engineer,Entrepreneur

Singaravel is an entrepreneur and business leader with over 20 years of experience across defense, international business, technology, hospitality, and management services spanning Kuwait, Canada, and India.

He began his professional journey as an Indian Air Force Officer and later held senior leadership positions including Regional Director for Middle East operations. Over the years, he has successfully built and managed multiple businesses across restaurants, software, security, and engineering sectors in Kuwait.

His leadership combines global business exposure, operational discipline, and strategic thinking to build sustainable and scalable organizations.

As a certified Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems (ISO), Singaravel brings strong expertise in ISO standards, compliance, and process excellence. His experience enables organizations to establish robust internal systems, improve operational efficiency, and maintain continuous quality improvement.

He has also undergone professional training programs across the USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Japan, and Gulf countries, giving him a broad international perspective in business and management.

Through his current ventures and advisory roles, he continues to support organizations with strategic guidance, operational improvements, and quality-focused management practices.

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