Dinesh Kanabar (DIN: 00003252) is widely recognized as one of the top most Chartered Accountants in India. With an illustrious career spanning decade, he has consistently been at the forefront of India’s tax and regulatory landscape, offering strategic and innovative solutions to both Indian and multinational businesses.
Dinesh Kanabar serves on the Boards of some of India’s most prestigious and well known companies including Adani Green Energy Ltd and PVR Inox Ltd. His deep insight into aligning business strategies with tax and regulatory frameworks has been instrumental in unlocking value for his clients.
Mr. Kanabar founded Dhruva Advisors LLP, which today stands as one of the largest tax and regulatory advisory firms in India.
He has worked closely with the Government of India on several critical policy initiatives. He was a member of the Rangachary Committee, which was constituted for recommending reforms in the taxation of the IT/ITES sector and Safe Harbour Rules. He served on the Body of Trade formed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He has been a part of the National Executive Committee of FICCI and was earlier on the Board of Shiv Nadar University, Chennai.
He was the Deputy CEO of KPMG India and Chairman of its Tax Practice, where he played a pivotal role in developing the firm’s strategy. Earlier, he was Chairman of the Tax Practice at PwC India, and also served as Deputy Managing Partner of RSM & Co, a highly regarded tax and consulting firm.
A regular speaker at prominent domestic and international forums, he addresses topics ranging from taxation policy and M&A to leadership and doing business in India. His perspectives are highly regarded by policy makers, business leaders, and academia alike.