Leadership

IP Net is guided by a distinguished and visionary leadership team that brings together deep expertise and a strong commitment to advancing the insolvency profession in India. The leadership of IP Net is structured to ensure that the network remains dynamic, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of Insolvency Professionals (IPs) across the country.

Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership

The leadership of IP Net is designed to be collaborative and inclusive, ensuring that voices from all levels of the profession are heard. This structure allows IP Net to be agile and responsive to the challenges and opportunities facing Insolvency Professionals across India. By leveraging the collective expertise and experience of its leaders, IP Net is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact on the insolvency profession and contribute to the broader goals of economic recovery and growth.

National Leadership

At the helm of IP Net is Dr. Ashish Makhija, a highly respected figure in the insolvency and bankruptcy field, who serves as the President of IP Net. Dr. Makhija’s extensive experience as an advocate and insolvency professional, combined with his dedication to education and professional development, positions him as an ideal leader for this national initiative. Supporting Dr. Makhija is Mr. Parag Singhal, IP, who serves as the General Secretary of IP Net. Together, they work to ensure that IP Net drives excellence, innovation, and unity within the insolvency profession.

IP Net’s leadership is further strengthened by the National Executive Committee, which consists of 10 members. This committee includes a blend of Insolvency Professionals and individuals of repute from related fields, all nominated by Tranzission. The National Executive Committee plays a crucial role in setting strategic directions, overseeing major initiatives, and ensuring that IP Net’s activities are aligned with its mission and objectives.

To enhance its reach and effectiveness, IP Net has now expanded to five zones, adding a Central Zone to the existing North, East, West, and South Zones. Each zone is led by a Regional Director, supported by a Regional Committeethat ensures localized engagement and effective implementation of IP Net’s initiatives across the country.

Regional Leadership

To reach out effectively to Insolvency Professionals across the nation, IP Net has expanded its Regional Leadership structure to five zones: North, East, West, South, and Central Zone. Each zone is led by a Regional Director, who is supported by five Regional Committee Members. This structured approach enables IP Net to address the unique challenges and requirements of each region while ensuring comprehensive representation and connectivity for professionals nationwide. The Regional Directors and Committees collaborate to drive regional activities, strengthen membership engagement, and provide support to Insolvency Professionals within their respective zones.

S Amarendran

CA, RV(SFA) & Insolvency Professional
Regional Head - South

CA S. Amarendran is a Chartered Accountant, Registered Insolvency Professional and IBBI Registered Valuer (Securities or Financial Assets), with a career spanning over 30 years. He has held CFO and senior finance roles in corporates, including multinationals and overseas assignments, and brings substantial turnaround and restructuring experience. As a Resolution Professional he has handled CIRP assignments in real estate, retail and wholesale, including the successful resolution of a complex real-estate CIRP and personal guarantor assignments involving over Rs. 100 crore. He also advises startups and corporates on financial models, business plans and capital raising from institutional and private investors, specialises in capitalisation and restructuring assignments to enhance shareholder value, and mentors startups at leading incubation centres.

 

Adv. Vishal Shekhar

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Adv. Vishal Shekhar is a Registered Insolvency Professional and an Advocate practising before the Patna High Court, RERA and DRT. He has handled insolvency assignments covering the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and personal guarantor matters, and is actively developing his practice in data privacy, ODR, arbitration and mediation. He is a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser, PFRDA Retirement Adviser, Chartered Engineer (India) and IICA-empanelled Independent Director, and is empanelled as a dispute resolution professional with several ODR platforms. He takes a keen interest in knowledge-sharing and professional development within the insolvency ecosystem.

 

Mr. Udit Agarwal

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Mr. Udit Agarwal is an Insolvency Professional registered with IIIP-ICAI and the Founder and Promoter of Kamalia Associates, Solicitors & Advocates. He is also a qualified Company Secretary. He has extensive experience in handling complex Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes and liquidation proceedings, and has assisted several Resolution Professionals in representing them before various Adjudicating Authorities and in conducting insolvency proceedings effectively. He has also been involved in matters concerning the successful resolution and implementation of resolution plans for corporate debtors.

 

CA Rasik Singhania

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

CA Rasik Singhania is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, Insolvency Professional, Registered Valuer (SFA) and Certified Forensic Auditor with over 21 years of experience in assurance, accounts, finance, corporate law and taxation across a wide range of industries. He spent six years with Ernst & Young in assurance services before founding P N R & Associates, Chartered Accountants. With over seven years under the IBC, he has acted as Resolution Professional and Liquidator in several matters, including a successful resolution with 72.66% recovery to financial creditors, and secured the first PUFE order from the NCLT Kolkata Bench. He is empanelled with State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank.

 

Mr. Pradeep Singh

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Mr. Pradeep Singh is an Insolvency Professional registered with IBBI and an Advocate based in Kolkata. He brings over 35 years of diverse corporate experience across law, organised retail, real estate, finance and banking, including more than 18 years in risk management with Reliance Retail Limited. Since October 2025 he has been practising under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and appearing as legal counsel before the Calcutta High Court, DRT, NCLT and civil courts. His strengths lie in strategic planning, large team management and commercial and legal judgement.

 

Mr. Patanjali Chattopadhaya

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Mr. Patanjali Chattopadhaya is an Insolvency Professional registered with the IPA of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. He brings over 32 years of experience in finance, accounts, taxation, budgeting, audit and statutory compliance with South Eastern Coalfields Limited, from where he retired as Chief Manager (Finance) in May 2020. Qualifying as an Insolvency Professional in 2023, he has since acted as Resolution Professional and Liquidator in personal insolvency and liquidation matters, including a personal insolvency case with admitted claims of over Rs. 61 crore and the successful dissolution of a corporate debtor with NCLT approval. His strengths include financial analysis, creditor coordination and stakeholder management.

 

CS Manohar Mishra

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

CS Manohar Mishra is a Fellow Company Secretary, Insolvency Professional and Registered Valuer (Securities or Financial Assets) with over a decade of professional experience. He specialises in insolvency and bankruptcy, liquidation, mergers, demergers and NCLT matters, along with valuation of securities and financial assets, corporate laws and secretarial compliance. His multidisciplinary background enables him to handle complex legal, regulatory and financial issues effectively. He is a regular speaker and faculty at programmes organised by ICSI, ICAI and ICMAI.

 

CA Deepa Agarwal

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

CA Deepa Agarwal is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary and Insolvency Professional with over a decade of experience in accounting, taxation, compliance and financial advisory. She is a Partner at Dadhich & Associates and an Associate Partner at Truee IPE, focusing on insolvency and professional advisory services, and is presently handling Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process matters. Her wider experience covers income tax, GST, tax litigation, corporate tax planning, audits and NGO compliance, along with bank concurrent, revenue and stock audits, M&A tax structuring, due diligence and transaction advisory. She has led professional teams across diverse assignments and has advised clients on accounting and ERP systems.

 

CA Amrendra

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

CA Amrendra is a Chartered Accountant qualified in November 2005, an Insolvency Professional and a Registered Valuer (Securities or Financial Assets). He brings around 12 years of corporate experience across sales incentive planning and payouts, finalisation and consolidation of accounts, budgetary controls, risk management and payables management. In practice since 2018, he is currently a Partner at ADN & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Bhubaneswar. He enrolled as an Insolvency Professional in October 2025, having assisted in CIRP and liquidation matters, and is presently appointed by the Hon’ble NCLT, Cuttack as Liquidator in a matter with a debt size of Rs. 50 crore. He is empanelled with UCO Bank, Cuttack Zone.

Mr. Amarnath Chowdhury

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Mr. Amarnath Chowdhury is an Advocate with more than two decades of practice, an Associate Company Secretary and an Insolvency Professional registered with IBBI since December 2021. He practises from ANC Law Chambers, Kolkata, across insolvency and bankruptcy law, corporate restructuring, commercial litigation, arbitration, company law and real-estate matters. His insolvency work covers CIRP and liquidation proceedings, acquisitions and mergers under the Code, applications under Section 60(5) and petitions under Sections 7 and 9 before the NCLT. His wider experience in due diligence, title verification and commercial documentation lends a practical, multidisciplinary approach to his assignments.

 

Mr. Abhishek

Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Mr. Abhishek is a registered Insolvency Professional and a career banker with 27 years of experience across State Bank of Hyderabad, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, where he served as Head – Credit. His expertise spans credit, risk management, compliance and Corporate Debt Restructuring. A Commerce graduate from Lalit Narayan Mithila University, he has completed the Advanced Programme in Digital Banking and Leadership from NIBM and is a Financial Risk Manager (GARP, USA), a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers and a Certified Credit Professional, among other IIBF certifications. He is also registered with the IICA Independent Director’s Databank, a Certified Mediator and an ESG Professional certified by the Institute of Directors.

 

Deepa V Ramani

CS &Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

CS Deepa V. Ramani is a Fellow Company Secretary, Insolvency Professional and law graduate with around 24 years of experience in corporate structuring, compliance road maps, secretarial audit of listed and unlisted companies, due diligence, joint ventures, mergers and amalgamations, SEBI and FEMA compliances, ESOPs and legal disputes. As a Registered Insolvency Professional she has served as Interim Resolution Professional, Resolution Professional and Liquidator, and has represented operational creditors and contributed to settlements, appearing in IBC proceedings before the NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, the Supreme Court and the High Court of Singapore in matters leading to landmark judgements. She was a specialist editor of the second and third editions of the Guide to the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code published by Wadhwa Law Publications. She is a Partner at KSM Associates, Company Secretaries, Chennai, and serves as an Independent Director on the board of a listed company.

 

P R Sreenivasan

Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

CA Sreenivasan P.R. is a practising Chartered Accountant since 2003, a Fellow member of ICAI since 2008, and an Insolvency Professional registered with IBBI and a member of IIIPI. He is Co-founder and Managing Partner of PSDY & Associates, Chartered Accountants, with offices across Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Pondicherry, and a Partner in Incorp Restructuring Services LLP, an IBBI-registered Insolvency Professional Entity. He has acted as IRP, RP and Liquidator in three liquidation matters involving real-estate developers, has been appointed as Voluntary Liquidator under the IBC and Provisional Liquidator under the Companies Act, 2013, and has conducted transaction reviews and forensic audits of PUFE transactions in CIRP matters. He holds DISA and FAFD qualifications, is a certified arbitrator empanelled with IIAM, a mediation-trained professional, an ICAI Peer Reviewer and empanelled faculty, and is presently Joint Secretary of the Kerala Insolvency Professionals Forum. He is a past Chairman of the Ernakulam Branch of SIRC of ICAI and a Distinguished Toastmaster.

 

Rashmi Jadhav

CA & Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

CA Rashmi Jadhav is a Chartered Accountant and Insolvency Professional, and a Partner in Vinay & Keshava LLP, Chartered Accountants, and in Incorp Restructuring Services LLP. Her practice focuses on the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, liquidation of companies, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring, and she assists Insolvency Professionals in managing CIRP and liquidation matters end to end while advising stakeholders at every stage. With over a decade of professional experience, she moved fully into IBC practice in 2020 after earlier work in statutory audit, RBI/FEMA and ROC compliance, project reports and cross-border restructuring with FDI and ODI compliances. She has been part of 4 CIRP matters, 21 liquidation matters and 1 personal guarantor matter, and has worked on structuring PPIRP for MSMEs, leading a team of over ten Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and lawyers. She has completed a mediation course, is empanelled with the IAMC, Hyderabad, and is a regular speaker at ICAI, INSOL India (Bengaluru Forum), the State Bank Academy and Taxmann programmes.

 

Jayanthi Talluri

Advocate & Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

Ms. Jayanthi Talluri is a senior Corporate Lawyer, Insolvency Professional, IICA-Certified Independent Director and Corporate Governance Strategist with nearly three decades of experience across litigation, boardroom governance and the insolvency and restructuring ecosystem. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Talluri Law Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., advising boards, promoters, investors and CXOs on corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, insolvency and restructuring matters, including NCLT proceedings and corporate restructuring. As an Independent Director on the boards of listed companies, she chairs the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, giving her a distinctive perspective on the governance and fiduciary dimensions of corporate distress. She is an IIAM-Certified International Business Negotiator and a Six Sigma Green Belt in Contract Management, with a particular interest in the evolving intersection of the IBC, corporate governance and board responsibility.

 

Vishwanath

CA, Grad CWA & Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

CA Vishwanath is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with over 25 years of experience across finance, compliance, governance and business operations. He is a Registered Insolvency Professional with experience in restructuring and insolvency processes, and holds CISA and DISA qualifications, reflecting his expertise in systems audit, internal controls, governance and information security. He has also completed ICAI’s Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection course, giving him a working grounding in forensic reviews, fraud detection and fraud risk management. Having worked across diverse corporate environments, he brings a well-rounded, multidisciplinary perspective to financial, operational and organisational challenges.

 

Sonu Gupta

Insolvency Professional
West Region Member

Sonu Gupta is a seasoned Insolvency Professional and Advocate based in Mumbai, with over 15 years of legal experience and a strong specialization in corporate restructuring, debt resolution, and litigation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. As an IBBI-registered professional, she expertly manages CIRP and liquidation processes, offering strategic legal guidance and effective representation before NCLT, High Courts, and regulatory bodies. With qualifications including a BA LLB and a PG Diploma in Cyber Law, she combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of insolvency frameworks, delivering integrated solutions tailored for distressed businesses and financial institutions.

Uday Raj Patwardhan

CA & Insolvency Professional
Regional Director - West

Udayraj Patwardhan, a seasoned Chartered Accountant and Insolvency Professional with over three decades of experience, leads Via Jure, a dynamic legal advisory firm specializing in insolvency, bankruptcy, restructuring, and turnaround services. With a mission to deliver excellence and redefine industry standards, the firm is backed by a skilled team of professionals and a strong ethical foundation. Mr. Patwardhan has successfully handled high-profile cases across sectors such as power, EPC, real estate, healthcare, textiles, and steel, serving as IRP, RP, and Liquidator. Via Jure also provides strategic advisory, regulatory compliance, and representation before key legal forums, earning client trust through tailored solutions and a proven track record.

K.K Pahuja

CA & Insolvency Professional
Central Region Member

Kishore Kumar Pahuja, Insolvency Professional is Chartered Accountant(1985) Social Auditor and Ph D in Management. Practicing CA at Udaipur has been involved in academics for Company Law and Insolvency with various institutes of repute.

Sanjeev Chaudhary

FCA, Insolvency Professional & Advocate
Central Region Member

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Garima Diggiwal Jain

FCA, CS, Insolvency Professional & Registered Valuer (SFA)
Central Region Member

With over 18 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and an active Insolvency Professional and Valuer since 2020, Ms. Garima holds qualifications of Company Secretary, Diploma in Forensic Audit & Fraud Detection, Registered Valuer (SFA) and is a Qualified Independent Director. She has a strong academic background and has been a gold medalist with All India 15th Rank in CA finals and 04th Rank in CS Finals. She has handled early CIRP, personal insolvency and liquidation matters in her name and also provides support services to other Insolvency Professionals. She has the experience of working internationally also. She is a noted speaker and faculty with IIIPICAI, ICMAI and also holds training sessions for financial institutions.

Advocate Babita Jain

BSc, LLB, FCS & Insolvency Professional
Central Region Member

Having more than 20 year experience with Shree Bhawani Paper Mills Limited, a Company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange as Heading Corporate Affairs, Legal & Taxation Head. Presently, practicing as Corporate Consultant and Advocate in Corporate matter before NCLT & NCLAT. Expertise in RBI & DGFT import/ export matters/Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Corporate Laws, SEBI Rules and Regulations, Listing Regulations (LODR). Regularly appearing before National Company Law Tribunals and preparation of petition, pleadings and other drafting in IBC and Corporate Laws Matters etc. Handled many CIRP cases as RP and as consultant and advocate to RP. Presently major case of Gangotri Enterprises Limited.

Dr. Ashish Makhija

Advocate & Insolvency Professional
President

Dr. Ashish Makhija is a distinguished expert specializing in insolvency, corporate law, and forensic audit. He has served as standing counsel for the Official Liquidator at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, representing clients in the Supreme Court, High Courts, NCLAT, and other tribunals. Academically, he holds a Doctor of Juridical Science from Emory Law School, USA, is a Chartered Accountant, a Cost & Management Accountant, and a registered Insolvency Professional with two LLM degrees. He has consistently ranked at the top of his academic pursuits, earning prestigious honors such as a CBSE gold medal and magna cum laude in his LLM from the USA. Dr. Makhija has authored 14 books and has been involved with various governmental and professional committees. He also served as an independent director in prominent companies and is a passionate golfer.

Binay Kumar Singhania

CA & Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Binay Kumar Singhania, a fellow Chartered Accountant since 1996, has extensive experience in Insolvency, Restructuring, Statutory Audit, Taxation, Due Diligence, and Investigative Audits. He is Co-opted member of Insolvency and Valuation Standards Board constituted by ICAI. He is VP of Views Exchage and was  Secretary of RIPA (Resolve Insolvency Professionals Association0 in 2023. He is also Certified Fraud Examiner from USA. He is also expert and hold certificate in Anti Money Laudering, Forensic Audit, International Taxation. He is an Insolvency Professional, having successfully handled 7 CIRP cases. He is a columnist on IBC and his articles are regularly published in various Journals of Study Circles and Hindi Daily “SNMARG”. He is also empanelled with IBA and has vast experience of conducting Forensic Audits and appointed by various banks and insolvency professionals.

Sanjeev Pandey

Ex Banker
Executive Committee Member

Sanjeev Pandey retired as Deputy General Manager and Head of the NCLT division at the State Bank of India in May 2022. He played a crucial role in the development and implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) during his tenure at SBI and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). After retirement, he continues to contribute to the field as a consultant with DSK Legal, a part-time advisor at CAFRAL (RBI), and as a faculty member for the Executive MBA program at IIM Jammu.

Parag Singhal

CA & Insolvency Professional
General Secretary

Mr. Parag Singhal is expert in Statutory, Bank, and Financial Audits with comprehensive knowledge of Income Tax and GST. He Provides innovative business solutions since 1998. He became a Chartered Accountant in 1998 and qualified DISA (ICAI). An Insolvency Professional since 2021, handling 6 CIRP and liquidation assignments. He actively facilitates knowledge upgradation, resource sharing, and professional networking.

V.K.Gupta

Former NCLT & ITAT Member
Executive Committee Member

Virendra Kumar Gupta, a CA and Advocate, has over 18 years of practice experience and 8 years of judicial experience as a Member of ITAT and NCLT. He served as a Member (Technical) at NCLT, handling landmark cases under IBC, 2016. Former CFO of Seamec Limited, saving over INR 100 Crores, and CEO of Jagson International Ltd. He has authored numerous reported judgments and has extensive expertise in corporate law, finance, and management. Currently practicing as an Advocate in Mumbai.

Rajesh Shah

CA & Insolvency Professional
West Region Member

Rajesh S. Shah, a B.Com., FCA, FCMA, FCS with over 19 years of industry experience, is now a full-time Insolvency Professional and Independent Director at a public unlisted company. He has managed startups for Fortune 500 MNCs, including Deutsche Telecom AG, H&R Block Group, and Hutchison Whampoa Group, and facilitated major takeovers like PPSIL and Hutchison Global Services. His insolvency expertise includes roles as IRP, RP, Voluntary Liquidator, and Authorised Representative for home buyers, advising on IBC provisions, and preparing resolution plans. He has facilitated proceedings in multiple NCLTs and NCLATs across India.

Vikash G. Jain

CA & Insolvency Professional
West Region Member

CA Vikash Jain, a fellow member of the ICAI with a B. Com (Hons) from Jai Narayan Vyas University, has been practicing since 2003. He holds a Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) and a Certificate in Arbitration from ICAI and is a qualified Insolvency Professional. His expertise includes Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Company Law, and LLP matters. Vikash has delivered over 300 talks on various subjects and has held key positions, including Regional Council Member of WIRC and Chairman of the Ahmedabad Branch. He heads the IBC Committee of WIRC, runs the NGO Uplifting Lives, and regularly mentors young professionals and contributes to the BCAS Journal on IBC.

Bhartee Daga

CA & Insolvency Professional
West Region Member

Ms. Bharati Daga, a Chartered Accountant with a B.Com, ICWA, CA, and Resolution Professional (IP) qualifications, has been a Partner at RSMB & Co. since 2001. Her experience includes roles as a Statutory and Internal Auditor, Bank Concurrent Auditor, SME Listing specialist, Acting CEO, and Insolvency Professional. Since 2019, she has managed insolvency cases as a Liquidator and Interim Resolution Professional for various companies, including Cantronics Office Equipment Pvt. Ltd. and Purvi Metals Pvt. Ltd. She has also successfully turned around loss-making companies as CEO, managed investor relations and campaigns, provided business strategy advice, and offered financial consulting services, including fund-raising and restructuring.

Rajiv Kumar Agarwal

CA & Insolvency Professional
Regional Director - East

Rajiv Kumar Agarwal, FCA, is a Partner at KVR & Associates with over 26 years of experience in auditing, accounting, compliance, project reports, loan proposals, debt restructuring, and valuation. He is also an Insolvency Professional and Director at Decode Resolvency International Private Limited and works with SJA Industrial Consultants on various banking activities. Rajiv holds a Diploma in Information Systems Audit from ICAI and has completed multiple certificate courses, including Forensic Accounting, GST, and Anti-Money Laundering. He is a Qualified Independent Director, IBBI-registered Valuer, and Qualified Social Auditor.

Sankar Panicker

Professor National Law University, Delhi
Executive Committee Member

Sankar Panicker is a practicing Advocate and registered Insolvency Professional with extensive expertise in financial engineering, cost optimization, and legal compliance. He is a Fellow member of the Cost and Management Accountants of India and various international accounting bodies. Sankar serves as Chairman of the Southern India Regional Council of ICAI (2022-23) and Chairman of the Kerala Insolvency Professional Forum (2024-25). He holds a graduate degree in Law and is an accredited mediator and arbitrator. Sankar has handled numerous CIRP and liquidation cases, appeared before various tribunals, and provides legal and financial due diligence in M&A assignments. His career includes roles in cost and management accounting, banking, and corporate finance.

Risham Garg

Professor National Law University, Delhi
Executive Committee Member

Dr. Risham Garg, Associate Professor and Associate Dean at National Law University Delhi, specializes in International Commercial Law, Arbitration, and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws. He holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) and has been a regular faculty member at NLU Delhi since 2009. Dr. Garg also serves as the Executive Director of the Centre for Transnational Commercial Law (CTCL) and has worked closely with the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). He has led the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Moot Competition since 2017 and has consulted for various prestigious institutions and projects. His articles are published in reputed journals.

Suhasini Ashok

CS & Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

Ms. Suhasini has over 15 years of experience as a Company Secretary, Insolvency Professional, and Advocate, with roles at Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd, Aegis Infotech, and exchanges in Bangalore and Hyderabad. She was a Partner in a leading Insolvency Professional Entity and now leads P2S Niyam Advisors LLP, partnering with LNCo LLP on various consulting services. Suhasini is currently handling a major resolution professional assignment for a debt of INR 1500 Cr, liquidator for one company, and involved in 7 personal insolvency matters at NCLT. A triple gold medallist and university topper in LLB, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and saree print designing.

P. T. Joy

CA & Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

P.T. Joy is a Chartered Accountant with 25 years of experience, practicing since 1999. A commerce and law graduate, he has been a tax educator for 15 years and a visiting faculty at various professional bodies and institutions, including the ICAI. He has authored articles on taxation and finance, spoken at over 750 seminars, and served as Chairman of ICAI’s Ernakulam Branch (2018-19). He is a qualified Insolvency Professional, Vice Chairman of Kerala Insolvency Professionals Forum, and has extensive experience before the NCLT. He has authored two books on taxation, published by Bharat Law House Pvt. Ltd.

Addanki Haresh

CA & Insolvency Professional
South Region Member

M/s. Addanki & Co, led by Mr. Haresh Addanki, is a Chartered Accountant firm with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Addanki, a practicing CA since 1998, specializes in corporate law, financial advisory, FEMA, RBI regulations, and serves as Chief Corporate Advisor at Sigma Corporate Advisors Pvt. Ltd. He is also a qualified Insolvency Professional and Registered Valuer. The firm offers comprehensive services including company law, GST compliance, auditing, corporate taxation, FEMA consultancy, and insolvency and valuation services. M/s. Addanki & Co. is known for its expertise and client-focused approach in diverse industries.

Ravinchandran TR

CA & Insolvency Professional
Regional Director - South

T.R. Ravichandran is a Science Graduate, Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India , a Practicing Company Secretary, Registered Insolvency Professional, Qualified Registered Valuer of Financial Assets , Independent Director and a  Social Auditor Experience of 42 years in Corporate Laws, Corporate Finance and Valuation of Financial assets. Held Senior Positions in Large Organizations including ICICI Bank, Barclays Bank, Murugappa Group, Rane Group Polaris etc., For the Past thirteen years , Practicing in IBC, Corporate Laws, Corporate Finance and Valuation of Financial assets. Published many Articles in The Hindu Business line, Chartered Secretary in the areas of IBC and Corporate Finance.

Sumit Daddha

CA & Insolvency Professional
West Region Member

Sumit Dhadda, a fellow ICAI member since 2003 and a CA Inter gold medalist, is a Registered Valuer (SFA) and Insolvency Professional. He holds a Diploma in Information System Audit & Risk Management and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist from ACAMS, USA. With over 15 years of audit and INDAS implementation experience, he has worked at PWC India, KPMG Bahrain, and served as Head of Compliance & MLRO at SICO Bahrain. Sumit is also on the board of an SME listed company and chairs the Audit Committee.

Ravindra Chaturvedi

CA & Insolvency Professional
Regional Director - West

Ravindra Chaturvedi is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and Insolvency Professional with over 30 years of industry experience. He is an FCA, registered with IBBI, and has completed certification courses in Bank Audit, Valuation, and Transaction Audit by ICAI. As a Senior Partner at Parekh Shah & Lodha and Founder Director of BKC Advisors Pvt Ltd, he has handled over 50 IBC cases and specializes in Stressed Asset Management, forensic audits, and M&A advisory. He has worked extensively with government agencies and financial institutions and is actively involved in professional and social activities.

Rashmi Chhawchharia

CA & Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Rashmi Chhawchharia is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in Audit, Income Tax, and Insolvency. She has transitioned into an Insolvency Professional, offering support services in Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRP) and Liquidation. Rashmi is also a Registered Valuer with IBBI in the Securities and Financial Asset Class and has completed certificate courses in DISA and IFRS. Her expertise spans Corporate and Non-Corporate Audits, Company Law Matters, and Capital Restructuring. Committed to community service, she actively participates in the Inner Wheel Club of Kolkata New Generation.

Vivek Chiraniya

CA & Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

Vivek Chiraniya, a Chartered Accountant since 1998, specializes in income tax, international taxation, GST, and corporate law. He has managed mergers, reconstitutions, and conversions of companies and LLPs. With an MBA in Infrastructure Management and a Diploma in International Trade Laws & WTO (AIR-2), he became an Insolvency Professional in 2017. He has provided support services in various CIRP cases and for preparation and filing of claims as well as preparation and presentation of Resolution Plans. A Social Auditor as of May 2023, he published an article on CSR on Taxguru. He is an Independent Director at Deepak Spinners Limited.

Mahesh Chand Gupta

CA & Insolvency Professional
East Region Member

With 35 years of extensive industrial experience, Mr. Gupta has served as a senior executive in core management teams across various sectors including Heavy Engineering, Textiles, Sugar, Iron & Steel, and more. His expertise spans Finance, Audits, Taxation, Project Implementation, Restructuring, and Turnaround of Sick Companies, including handling CIRP cases and financial resolutions. Currently, he serves as a Director at EEE Insolvency Consultants Pvt Ltd and as a partner at SCM Associates, focusing on Corporate Audits, Restructuring, and Insolvency Processes. He is actively involved in several professional bodies and organizations, contributing to the field of insolvency and corporate management.

Teena Saraswat

CA & Insolvency Professional
Regional Director - South

With over 20 years of experience as a CA and an active Insolvency Professional since 2017, Ms. Teena holds qualifications including DISA, JAIIB, CAIIB, CCCAB, and is a Qualified Independent Director. She was one of the first female IPs of Central India, registered with IIIPICAI, and a leading professional in Indore/MP. She has handled early CIRP, personal insolvency, and liquidation cases, and appeared as PCA in NCLT. Major cases include managing a 4-star hotel, Bhopal’s largest shopping mall, and turning around an insolvent packaging unit. She is also a noted speaker, having trained professionals in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Indore.

Sandeep Chitkara

MBA & Insolvency Professional
North Region Member

Sandeep is a registered Insolvency Professional with IBBI since June 2020, managing fourteen insolvency assignments and handling one CIRP assignment independently, with two additional cases as RP and Liquidator. With 29 years of experience in senior management, he excels in corporate finance, including financial modelling, private equity deals, and restructuring under the Prudential Framework. His expertise extends to business process management, including process improvement, inventory management, and SCM. He is also skilled in treasury and control functions, covering budgeting, financial planning, strategic decision-making, and trade finance.

Pooja Bahry

Insolvency Professional
North Region Member

Pooja Bahry, the 3rd woman Insolvency Professional in India, has been actively handling cases under the IBC since 2017. An alumna and Gold Medalist from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University, she has extensive expertise in NPA Resolution, Insolvency, and Liquidation, with over 22 years of experience in Stressed Asset Management. Previously a consultant for banks, she has helped resolve cases worth approximately ₹11,000 crores under the SARFAESI Act. She has successfully managed 10 IBC cases, including during the COVID period, and currently handles the high-profile United News of India case. Renowned for her integrity and high ethical standards, she has contributed to landmark jurisprudence in insolvency law and is a sought-after faculty member for IBBI, IPAs, and various government and educational institutions.

J.K. Grover

CA & Insolvency Professional
North Region Member

Mr. Jalesh Kumar Grover, a distinguished Chartered Accountant and Insolvency Professional, is the Founder and Managing Director of one of North India’s Insolvency Professional Entities (IPE). With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Grover is a recognized expert in Stressed Asset Management, Resolution, and Restructuring of Non-Performing Assets, and managing corporate debtors. He has achieved a 99% success rate in corporate debtor revival and has been honoured with the “Most Promising IPE of the Year” award in 2024. His leadership emphasizes collective success and continuous professional development.

Vikram Kumar

CA & Insolvency Professional
Regional Director - North

Mr. Vikram Kumar, a Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience, holds qualifications including CISA (USA), CMA (Australia), DISA (India), ISAI membership, and is a qualified independent director. He has handled 19 assignments as IRP/RP/Liquidator under IBC. A regular speaker at Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions, and educational bodies like IIIPI, ICSI IIP, IICA, and NLU Delhi, he has delivered over 100 lectures on IBC. He has also contributed articles to journals on IBC and is empanelled with most Public & Private Sector Banks, ARCs, and Financial Institutions.

Membership Terms & Conditions

  1. Eligibility Criteria:
    • Membership is open exclusively to Insolvency Professionals (IPs) registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
    • If your IBBI registration is terminated or surrendered, you must notify IP Net within 7 days. Your IP Net membership will be automatically reviewed and may be subject to termination.
  2. Application Process:
    • By submitting the membership application form, you certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. Any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your membership.
    • Membership approval is at the sole discretion of IP Net, and we reserve the right to accept or reject any application without providing a reason.
  3. Membership Fees:
    • Membership to IP Net is currently offered free of charge. However, IP Net reserves the right to introduce membership fees in the future, with prior notice given to all members.
    • Any future fees will be clearly communicated, and members will have the option to renew their membership under the new terms.
  4. Use of Information:
    • By becoming a member of IP Net, you agree to the use of your personal and professional information by IP Net and Tranzission for various purposes, including but not limited to communication, newsletters, event invitations, promotional activities, research, and analysis.
    • IP Net and Tranzission may share your information with third-party partners for collaboration purposes, while ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.
    • You may request to update or correct your information at any time by contacting IP Net’s support team.
  5. Code of Conduct:
    • Members are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all interactions within the IP Net community, including in-person meetings, online forums, and communication channels.
    • Harassment, discrimination, or any form of unethical behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate termination of membership.
  6. WhatsApp Group Etiquettes:
    • IP Net provides a WhatsApp group for members to facilitate communication and networking. Members are expected to:
      • Engage in respectful and constructive discussions.
      • Avoid sharing irrelevant or promotional content unless explicitly permitted by the group admin.
      • Refrain from forwarding chain messages, unsolicited invitations, or any form of spam.
      • Report any inappropriate behavior to the group admin.
    • IP Net reserves the right to remove members from the WhatsApp group for non-compliance with these etiquettes.
  7. Use of IP Net Logo:
    • Members are not authorized to use the IP Net logo or branding on their business cards, websites, marketing materials, or any other collateral without prior written permission from IP Net.
    • When permission is granted, the use of the IP Net logo must adhere strictly to the guidelines provided, including size, placement, and context.
    • The IP Net logo cannot be used in any public-facing materials, including webinars, presentations, or publications, unless specifically approved by IP Net in writing.
  8. Confidentiality:
    • As a member of IP Net, you may have access to confidential information, including but not limited to strategic plans, member data, and proprietary research. You agree to keep such information confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without the explicit consent of IP Net.
    • This obligation of confidentiality extends beyond the termination of your membership.
  9. Termination of Membership:
    • IP Net reserves the right to terminate your membership at any time for violations of these terms and conditions, misconduct, or any actions that may harm the reputation or interests of IP Net.
    • You may voluntarily terminate your membership by providing written notice to IP Net. Upon termination, all rights and privileges associated with membership will cease.
  10. Limitation of Liability:
    • IP Net and Tranzission shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your membership, participation in events, or use of any information provided by IP Net.
    • Membership in IP Net does not confer any legal rights or entitlements beyond those expressly stated in these terms and conditions.
  11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
    • These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
    • Any disputes arising out of or related to your membership in IP Net shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.
  12. Amendments to Terms and Conditions:
    • IP Net reserves the right to amend or update these terms and conditions at any time. Members will be notified of any significant changes via email or other communication channels.
    • Continued membership following the notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the amended terms and conditions.
  13. Miscellaneous:
    • These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and IP Net concerning your membership and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
    • If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

By submitting the membership form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.