LEADERSHIP

Tanveer Bhagat

Tanveer Bhagat is a Chartered Accountant with over fifteen years of professional experience, specializing in international taxation. His practice covers cross-border tax structuring, transfer pricing, treaty analysis, and advisory on inbound and outbound investments for corporates and individuals navigating multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks. 

An alumnus of Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Tanveer combines a strong foundation in commerce and economics with a deep technical grounding in Indian and international tax law. Over the years, he has advised clients across sectors on matters involving the Income-tax Act, India's tax treaty network, FEMA regulations, and the evolving framework around BEPS and global minimum tax developments. 

His work spans advisory engagements on permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax on cross-border payments, expatriate taxation, repatriation strategies, and tax-efficient holding structures. He also advises Indian startups and growth-stage companies on equity compensation, regulatory frameworks for DPIIT-recognized entities, and the tax implications of international fundraising. 

Tanveer is the founding partner of the firm and leads the international tax practice at TPJ & Associates 

Jasmeen Bindra

B.Com, FCA | Certified in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection 

Jasmeen leads the firm's Risk Advisory, Internal Audit and Indirect Tax practice, bringing 9 years of focused professional experience to institutional governance, reporting integrity and regulatory risk mitigation. 

Her work centres on building structured internal control frameworks that help enterprises operate with discipline and resilience. She has been closely involved in GST advisory since its inception, guiding businesses through the transition from legacy indirect tax regimes into structured compliance systems under the current framework. 

Strategic areas of leadership 

• Internal Financial Controls (IFC) design and evaluation 
• Enterprise process audits and risk diagnostics 
• Direct and indirect tax advisory 
• Technical opinion drafting 
• Assessment and appellate representation 
• Financial statement closure and compliance oversight 

Her certification in Forensic Accounting adds a specialised dimension to the firm's capabilities, extending into fraud risk assessment, control testing and evaluation, investigative reviews, and governance risk diagnostics. 

An alumna of SIES, Jasmeen brings the same institutional rigor to her professional practice as she does to mentoring young professionals. Raised in a defence family, she carries a discipline and structured work ethic into every engagement — qualities that have shaped how she builds compliance ecosystems clients and teams rely on 

Pratik Kothawale

Pratik Kothawale is a Partner and Co-founder of TPJ & Associates, with extensive experience spanning corporate banking, audit & assurance, taxation, regulatory compliance, and strategic business advisory. His professional journey combines the analytical rigor of large-scale corporate finance with the practical insights required to support businesses through growth, transformation, and regulatory challenges. 

Prior to co-founding the firm, he was associated with ICICI Bank's Large Corporate Group (LCG), where he was responsible for credit appraisal and risk assessment of large corporates with annual turnovers exceeding ₹1,000 crore. During this period, he worked closely with businesses in the Infrastructure, Gems & Jewellery, Packaging, Construction, and EPC sectors, gaining deep exposure to financial analysis, project evaluation, and corporate funding structures. 

Since establishing TPJ & Associates along with his fellow partners, he has been advising clients across Real Estate, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, and Fresh Fruits sectors. His expertise encompasses Audit & Assurance, Process Audits, GST and Direct Tax Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, Litigation Support, RERA Advisory, and Strategic Business Consulting. 

Pratik is particularly recognized for his ability to evaluate and strengthen business processes, implement effective internal control frameworks, and provide practical solutions to complex tax and regulatory matters. He regularly assists businesses in fundraising initiatives, including debt and equity financing, while also representing clients in GST and Income Tax assessments, appeals, and litigation proceedings. 

Beyond his professional practice, he is actively associated with *SIES*, where he conducts skill-based training programs, professional workshops, and guest lectures on finance, taxation, regulatory developments, and career development. He is passionate about mentoring students and young professionals, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. 

With a client-centric approach and a strong foundation in finance, compliance, and business advisory, Pratik is committed to delivering practical, commercially sound, and value-driven solutions that contribute to the sustainable growth and success of his clients. 

Jagdish Bhagat

With nearly four decades of practice, Mr. Jagdish Bhagat is a cornerstone of our firm and one of its most trusted advisors. A Fellow Chartered Accountant enrolled with the ICAI since 1983, he brings deep expertise across every facet of the accountancy profession — from complex tax assessments and audits to high-stakes representation before tax authorities across India. 

Over the span of his distinguished career, Mr. Bhagat has been a strategic advisor to a wide array of domestic and multinational corporations, guiding them through the intricacies of both direct and indirect taxation. His counsel extends pan-India, and his presence before tax authorities is marked by precision, credibility, and an unmatched command of tax law. 

Beyond advisory and compliance, Mr. Bhagat has been an active contributor to the broader professional community — mentoring start-up enterprises at critical stages of their growth, and participating in professional forums that shape practice standards. He heads our Fort Office in Mumbai, bringing with him the depth of experience that only comes from decades of committed, hands-on practice.