India expertise & services
Deep Indian practice behind every engagement.
Meridian is built on a Chartered Accountancy practice with decades of audit, tax and advisory work for Indian banks, public sector undertakings, listed companies and growing businesses. That is the standard of professionalism we bring to your books.
Our foundation
Integrity, expertise and innovation — in that order.
Our India practice, M R Agrawal & Associates, was founded by a team of partners who collectively bring over 35 years of industry experience. It operates as a partnership registered under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, and is committed to delivering excellence in financial services.
The partners work closely with clients to build customised solutions that drive growth, reduce risk and improve financial performance — for small business owners, multinational corporations and individuals alike.
We invest in current technology and ongoing professional development, so our team stays at the front of industry practice. It is the same discipline that sits behind every Meridian bookkeeping and accounting engagement.
Service lines
Five areas, thirty services.
From statutory audit to insolvency support, the partners' practice covers the full range of professional services a business may need in India and across borders. Choose an area to see what's included.
Audit-grade review for banks, public sector undertakings, listed and private companies.
- Audit & Assurance Services
- Special Audits & Certifications
- Inventory & Operational Audits
- Information Systems & IT Audit
- Corporate Governance & Compliance Reviews
- Risk Management & Internal Controls
- Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation
- Financial & Tax Due Diligence
Compliance, planning and advisory across direct, indirect and international tax and trade.
- Direct Taxation Services
- GST & Indirect Taxation Services
- International Taxation
- FEMA, RBI & Foreign Investment Advisory
- Export, Import & Foreign Trade Advisory
The day-to-day finance and statutory backbone of a business, the line that grew into Meridian's offshore services.
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Corporate Law & Company Compliance
- Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
- Payroll & Employee Compliance
- Costing, Budgeting & Management Accounting
Practical advice and funding support from first business plan through growth and exit.
- Business & Strategic Advisory
- Virtual CFO Services
- Startup & Entrepreneur Advisory
- Bank Finance & Credit Advisory
- Corporate Finance & Capital Raising
Independent valuation and transaction support, plus help for stressed businesses and disputes.
- Business & Enterprise Valuation
- Share & Securities Valuation
- Intangible Asset Valuation
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
- Corporate Restructuring & Reorganisation
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy Advisory
- Litigation Support & Dispute Advisory
From India practice to global delivery
Why this matters for your offshore books.
Most outsourcing firms are staffed to process transactions. Meridian is led by practitioners who have audited, advised and signed off on Indian businesses for years — and that shows in how the work is reviewed.
See our servicesAudit-grade review
Internal and statutory audit habits shape our checklists, reconciliations and query lists.
Standards fluency
Familiarity with Ind AS and Indian reporting means we pick up new frameworks — US GAAP, FRS 102, AASB — quickly.
Tax depth
Direct, indirect and transfer pricing experience informs our sales tax, VAT and GST workings.
Partner access
Chartered Accountants stand behind your work and are reachable when a judgement call is needed.
Sectors
Experience across the Indian economy.
The partners have served clients ranging from banks and power utilities to hotels, schools and manufacturers. Named client references are available on request, subject to client consent.
- Banking & financial servicesPublic sector and private banks, including audit assignments.
- Power & public sectorPublic sector undertakings and energy companies.
- HospitalityHotels and resorts, including international brands.
- Infrastructure & real estateDevelopers and construction companies.
- Education & non-profitUniversities, schools, trusts and associations.
- Manufacturing, retail & automotiveRecycling, apparel, dealerships and trading businesses.
For overseas businesses
Have operations in India? We handle that side too.
If your business has a subsidiary, branch or team in India, the same partners can look after the local side alongside your offshore bookkeeping.
Ask about India support- Direct and indirect tax compliance, advisory and audit
- Transfer pricing documentation and advice
- Company law compliance and filings support
- Ind AS financial reporting advisory
- Statutory audit and internal financial control review
- Assessments, appeals and tax litigation support
- Startup advisory, valuations and corporate finance