Dr. D. Sudhakara Rao, IRS (Retd.)

Taxation, Dispute Resolution & Regulatory Strategy

Dr. Sudhakara Rao retired in 2026 as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha (Previously: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala), capping a 35-year career at the summit of India's direct tax administration. He has assessed and adjudicated complex corporate tax matters spanning mergers, demergers, slump sales and cross-border transactions. He has also led intelligence-driven search operations, served on the Interim Board for Settlement, and spearheaded faceless assessment in Hyderabad. At SHS, he guides clients on transaction tax strategy, dispute resolution and regulatory risk, bringing an insider's understanding of how tax authorities evaluate a case. He holds an LLB, M.Phil and PhD.Former Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax | 35 Years | Corporate Tax & M&A | Dispute Resolution

Tenkasi S Jawahar, IAS (R)

Government Incentives & Regulatory Governance

Tenkasi S Jawahar retired in 2025 as Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, capping a 35-year career in the Indian Administrative Service. He currently serves as President of the Indian Officers' Association, established in 1907. He has led key State and Central Government departments, from finance to transport and agriculture. At SHS, he guides clients on government grants, incentives, subsidies, schemes and regulatory governance, helping them secure the right benefits with confidence. He brings a rare, three-dimensional perspective: how government shapes policy, what industry needs to grow, and how advisory expertise bridges the two. He holds degrees in Engineering, Public Administration and Law.Former Additional Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu | President, Indian Officers’ Association | 35 Years | Grants, Incentives & Regulatory Governance

G. Mohanasundaram, DRO (R)

Land Acquisition, Revenue & Regulatory Approvals

G. Mohanasundaram retired as District Revenue Officer, Government of Tamil Nadu, capping a 30-year career in the State’s Revenue Department, which sits at the heart of land administration and regulatory control. He has held key roles, including Special Deputy Collector (Stamps), Chennai. At SHS, he guides clients on acquiring land, including industrial land, verifying titles and revenue records, securing land-related approvals and resolving land disputes. His command of revenue law and procedure helps clients avoid costly pitfalls and move forward with clarity. He brings a well-rounded perspective spanning government, industry and advisory practice. He holds a Master of Arts degree.Former District Revenue Officer, Tamil Nadu | 30 Years | Land Acquisition & Disputes | Regulatory Approvals

R Rajaram

Financial Strategy & Capital Readiness

Rajaram turns ambitious businesses into investor-ready enterprises. A Chartered Accountant with more than a decade in financial planning and business advisory, he builds the financial models, business plans and reporting discipline that investors and lenders demand. He works shoulder to shoulder with promoters to sharpen their numbers, strengthen their growth story, and prepare them for equity raises, debt funding and the road to an IPO. His numbers-first approach drives our Capital & Investment Advisory and Financial & Transaction Readiness practices, so clients walk into every investor meeting prepared and confident.Chartered Accountant | 10+ Years | Financial Planning | Pre-IPO Readiness

A Sateesh Kumar

Corporate Compliance, Listing & M&A

Sateesh keeps transactions clean, compliant and on schedule. A Company Secretary with deep command of secretarial practice, legal compliance and corporate audits, he has steered compliance for listed companies. He has also guided merger and acquisition deals through board approvals, shareholder resolutions and regulatory filings. At SHS, he anchors the compliance backbone of our transaction work, aligning clients with SEBI, MCA and stock exchange requirements as they prepare to list, restructure or close strategic deals. As a faculty member in company and tax laws, he pairs practitioner sharpness with a teacher's clarity.Company Secretary | Listed Company Compliance | M&A | Faculty, Company & Tax Laws

P P Nagaraj

Financial Due Diligence & Transaction Support

Nagaraj makes sure the numbers hold up when it matters most. A Fellow Member of ICAI who has led his own CA practice for over a decade, he brings precision and rigour to financial due diligence, accounts review and financial analysis. This groundwork shapes how investors and acquirers value a business. At SHS, he powers our Financial & Transaction Readiness practice, helping clients present clean, credible financials before fundraising, mergers and strategic partnerships. His mandate is simple: no surprises at the deal table.FCA | 10+ Years | Due Diligence | Transaction Support

D Hitesh

Audit, Taxation & Deal Structuring

Hitesh knows where tax risk hides, and how to neutralise it. A Chartered Accountant specialising in statutory audit, direct and indirect taxation and legal compliance, he has argued tax appeals and represented clients before tax authorities. At SHS, he designs tax-efficient structures for investments, mergers and restructurings. He also prepares clients for the audit standards that institutional investors and public markets expect. Beyond transactions, he safeguards our Government Incentives work, ensuring every incentive claim and tax position is compliant and defensible.Chartered Accountant | Audit & Taxation | Tax Appeals | Deal Structuring

B Muthu Kumar

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Advisory

Muthu Kumar builds the governance foundations that serious investors look for. A Fellow of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a qualified Management Accountant, he combines academic depth with hands-on secretarial and compliance experience. At SHS, he equips growing companies with disciplined board processes, clean statutory records and well-documented corporate actions. These are the essentials of IPO readiness and private equity due diligence. His rare blend of corporate law and management accounting expertise makes him a trusted advisor to clients preparing to list, raise capital or restructure.FCS | Management Accountant | Corporate Governance | IPO Readiness

R Muthu Kumar (RMK)

Government Liaison & Approvals

RMK moves projects from paper to ground. With over 35 years of working alongside state and central government departments, he secures approvals, sanctions and statutory clearances for clients. He also manages land documentation and unlocks government grants and incentives. His deep command of procedure and long-standing working relationships across departments help clients cut through complexity, avoid costly delays and stay on schedule. RMK is the engine of our Government Incentives & Regulatory Advisory practice and a key pillar of our Strategic Real Estate Structuring work.35+ Years | Government Liaison | Approvals & Sanctions | Grants & Incentives

Iyyappan

Iyyappan brings over a decade of experience in surveying, DTCP and environmental clearances, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance through precise coordination and reliable documentation. At SHS, he manages online submissions for government approvals and schemes, and supports the land survey requirements that keep projects moving without delay. His careful attention to detail and consistent follow-up help clients avoid rework, meet statutory timelines and move confidently from application to approval. His dependable work behind the scenes gives the SHS team a strong foundation for every land- and approval-related mandate.

Hari Sankar

Hari Sankar, an Economics graduate from O.P. Jindal Global University, has experience in investor relations, strategic planning and economic research. As Management Executive at SHS Advisory Group, he supports project management, marketing and deal execution, coordinating people and timelines so that every mandate progresses smoothly. His analytical grounding in economics helps him interpret market information, prepare clear investor communication and contribute to well-informed strategic decisions. Combining research discipline with practical execution, he is a valuable link between clients, investors and the advisory team.

Thenmozhi

Thenmozhi has 9 years of experience as a Personal Secretary at SHS Advisory Group, providing reliable administrative and executive support. She manages daily schedules, coordinates meetings, handles correspondence, and maintains important documents with accuracy and confidentiality. With strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management, she ensures smooth office operations and timely communication. Her proactive approach, dependability, and commitment to excellence make her a valued point of contact for senior leadership, colleagues, and clients. She also supports day-to-day administrative coordination, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed efficiently.

Chokkalingam

Chokkalingam brings over 10 years of experience in surveying and DTCP processes, ensuring accurate measurements and timely online submissions to support SHS Advisory’s project success. He prepares survey details and supporting documents with precision, so that applications for government approvals and schemes are complete and compliant at the first submission. His disciplined approach and clear coordination with project teams reduce delays and give clients confidence at every stage of the approval process. His dependable fieldwork and documentation give SHS Advisory a strong base for land-related projects and approvals.

Ramya

Ramya is a web designer skilled in WordPress, HTML, CSS and web applications, ensuring SHS Advisory Group’s online presence is professional, engaging and seamlessly functional. Responsible for designing, building and maintaining the firm’s website, Ramya focuses on clean layouts, responsive performance and an intuitive visitor experience across devices. Regular updates and careful attention to detail keep the content accurate and the site reliable, helping the firm present its expertise to clients and investors with clarity. A steady focus on quality and usability ensures that every visitor finds the firm’s services and credentials easy to explore.

Viswas

Viswas is an Investment Banking Associate at SHS Advisory Group with more than 3 years of total experience in finance and transactions. He supports capital raising and transaction advisory mandates through financial modelling, valuation analysis and detailed market research. He prepares investor presentations and supporting data, and assists with due diligence so that every deal is backed by clear and reliable numbers. His analytical mindset, attention to detail and structured approach help clients present their business with confidence to investors and move transactions forward smoothly.