Department profile
Khaitan & Co

Tax

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


Khaitan & Co

Rankings

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Tax - India

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Khaitan & Co has a standout practice with a respected bench of practitioners who advise on a range of tax matters. Indirect and direct tax legal advice are both covered by the team, which is especially adept at clarifying the tax aspects of investments, M&A and joint ventures. The team also handles customs, excise, transfer pricing and GST mandates, as well as relevant investigations and disputes. The team acts for a notable list of leading domestic and international clients, and offers solid expertise in a transactional, advisory or litigation capacity.

Work Highlights

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  • Khaitan & Co assisted the shareholders of Orient Cement with the tax aspects of the approximately USD973 million sale of their equity shares to Ambuja Cements.

Strengths

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  • Khaitan & Co provides tax-efficient solutions to complex challenges and has the ability to provide deliverables in very stringent timelines.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The firm suggests practical and compliant solutions.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Khaitan & Co has expertise across tax legislations and a great team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bijal Ajinkya
    Band 2Bijal Ajinkya

    Bijal Ajinkya

    Bijal Ajinkya in Mumbai has a broad practice covering tax aspects of acquisitions and corporate activities. She is sought after for her expertise in tax insurance issues and tax litigation, and often advises on matters requiring cross-border expertise.
    • Bijal Ajinkya has always had a practical approach and strong domain knowledge.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Sudipta Bhattacharjee
    Band 3Sudipta Bhattacharjee

    Sudipta Bhattacharjee

    Sudipta Bhattacharjee in Delhi handles tax litigation for domestic entities and multinationals including household names. His areas of expertise include GST and excise duty.

  • Band 4Sanjay Sanghvi
    Band 4Sanjay Sanghvi

    Sanjay Sanghvi

    Sanjay Sanghvi in Mumbai is entrusted with a full spectrum of tax advisory matters by his clients, especially on issues concerning transfer pricing and general tax compliance mandates. He also handles contentious tax work, including before the Supreme Court.
    • Sanjay Sanghvi's excellent service delivery is backed by his knowledge and experience.

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    • Sanjay Sanghvi has very good commercial awareness, as well as awareness of tax authority conduct and practice.

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Ranked Individuals at Khaitan & Co (3)

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