Headline

Founder, ADQC | Independent Buy-Side Financial & Tax Due Diligence | Investor-Aligned. Diligence-Focused.

About

I lead ADQC, a boutique focused exclusively on independent buy-side financial and tax due diligence. My background is Big 4 and private practice - over a decade working at the intersection of financial data integrity and transaction execution. I set up ADQC to do one thing well: give investors a technically rigorous, independent view of what they're buying, without the conflicts that come with larger advisory mandates. We stay deliberately focused on the diligence phase. That focus is what allows for faster execution, sharper issue identification, and cleaner inputs into investment decisions. In select engagements we also advise on financial information architecture - typically where fragmented reporting systems are affecting investor visibility. The approach is strictly advisory, problem-led, and independent of any product or implementation.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

claude

gemini

Work experience

Founder at ADQC, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Specializing in independent buy-side Financial and Tax Due Diligence across early and growth-stage transactions. Focused on Quality of Earnings, cash flow validation, and identification of financial and tax risks impacting valuation and deal structuring. Operating as a conflict-free diligence partner, providing investor-aligned insights with an emphasis on clarity, speed, and depth. Engagements typically involve close interaction with investment teams, management, and advisors through the transaction lifecycle. Typical engagement timelines: 2–6 weeks, depending on scope and complexity.

Partner at A K DADHEECH & CO, May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Led tax and transaction advisory engagements across a diverse client base, including mid-market businesses and closely held groups. Exposure to deal structuring, tax diligence support, and ongoing advisory in the context of business transactions and reorganizations. Built a strong foundation in interpreting financial and tax positions in dynamic business environments.

Senior Tax Associate at KPMG Lower Gulf, Aug 2017 - May 2018 · 10 mos, Muscat, Worked on corporate and international tax matters, including cross-border structuring and advisory. Exposure to regional tax frameworks and transaction-linked tax considerations within a global advisory environment.

Tax Consultant at EY, Feb 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Mumbai Area, India, Involved in tax advisory and compliance assignments for corporate clients, with exposure to regulatory interpretation and financial reporting considerations. Developed a grounding in structured problem-solving within a large professional services environment.

Audit Assistant at N.M.Raiji & Co., Aug 2011 - Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Articleship focused on statutory audits across multiple sectors. Built foundational skills in financial analysis, audit procedures, and understanding of financial statements.

Education

CA, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CS, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India