WHO WE SERVE

At Asit Mehta & Associates our greatest asset is our clients and the trust they place in our work. For many of our clients, we have progressed from being one of their advisers to being the sole adviser for their India story. We bring financial and commercial insights to the equation along with an unbiased view of their business that can prove critical in challenging times.

A large majority of our clients are based overseas, from the US to Europe and Asia. Our clients are spread across economies such as the US, the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Russia, Mauritius, etc.

AMA has several large multi-national clients, however we also have long and close working relationships with entities that are SMEs. While we have had 400+ clients and have completed 1500+ assignments for them, we present below a snapshot of the companies we cater to and some examples of our work for them.

Automobiles

Public listed corporation engaged in automotive wheels manufacturing in India

Large pan-Indian automotive component manufacturer

Leading producer of automotive decals and other components in India

Large Japanese Automobile Group

Banks

Fortune 500 multinational European bank

Fortune 500 multinational American bank

Chemical Industry

Leading German chemical multinational

Multiple leading Italian chemicals multinationals

Bilateral Trade Agencies

Leading European bilateral chamber of commerce

Conglomerates

Major Far Eastern Telecom conglomerate

Fortune 500 multinational diversified American conglomerate

Largest conglomerate of Russian Defence Equipment Companies in India

Engineering

Leading German engineering and plastics company

Financial Services

Major Indian Micro finance company funded by Netherlands based groups

FMCG

Major European confectionary multinational

European Food Product Group

Forex Services

Major foreign currency service of India

Govt. Agencies

Italian Government agency involved in export credit guarantees

Infrastructure

Major Italian infrastructure construction company

Major Japanese Engineering Construction Group

Internet & Advertising

Large multinational advertising company

Major Australian graphic design and internet marketing company

Major French graphic design and internet marketing company

Medical & Pharmaceuticals

Large biopharmaceutical company in India

Fortune 500 pharmaceutical multinational

One of India’s largest pharmaceutical multinationals

Large American producer of medical devices and disposables

Metal Works

Major Indian producer of aluminium products

Leading Slovakian company producing fabricated metal products

NGOs

Leading Indian NGO involved with child & community welfare projects

Oil & Gas

Fortune 500 Oil & Gas Company

Product Manufacturing

Major Chinese mobile handsets/cellphone company with Indian presence

Large Austrian multinational in the furniture/kitchen fittings space

Rail Network

Large European rail network sales group

Textile Machinery

Leading Italian textile machinery company

Tourism

Major UK-based tourism operator

Large US-headquartered tourism company

Multiple European tourism and tourism promotion companies or agencies

Vessels and Marine Tech.

Russian company involved in marine technology, equipment and vessels

Large multinational group engaged in marine equipment and marine communications products

Assurance Services

Assurance services to listed Indian company engaged in manufacture of automotive wheels

India Strategy

India entry strategy for a major Austrian group in the furniture / kitchen fittings space

Direct Tax Advisory

Assistance in evaluation of project costs for with a view to tax optimisation for set up of manufacturing facility for a European confectionary company in India

Transfer Pricing

Structuring of inter-company cross-border arrangements relating to payments for brand, technical know-how and staff training

Commercial Assistance

Closure vs. continuation analysis for an American subsidiary including recommendation of a closure method and strategy to maximise flexibility and minimise costs

Microfinance Business Structuring

Devising structures that marry the twin objectives of social inclusion and profit-for-sustainability for a microfinance NGO, taking into account the public trust laws, NBFC regulations, corporate laws, FCRA, etc.

India Strategy

India entry strategy for an agency of the French Government

Direct Tax Advisory

Tax optimisation and compliance strategy for a major European rail network entering India

Indirect Tax Services

Tax litigation support for a Slovakian manufacturer of metal industrial products

Valuation of Intangible Assets

Valuation of intangible assets for reporting purposes for a leading producer of automotive decals and other components in India in relation to a merger of group entities

Liaison Office life cycle

End-to-end services in setting up and closing a liaison office and migration of liaison office to wholly-owned subsidiary for a major European rail network

Joint Venture Protection

Structuring of a cross-border Joint Venture in the reflective tapes segment along with building safeguards, legal agreements and arbitration / mediation services

Assurance and Controls

Internal controls/risk audit and cost improvement analysis for a wholly owned subsidiary of a global elevator manufacturer

Litigation Support

Litigation support for JV Partners and business partners including arbitration/mediation services for a JV between Indian and Italian automotive components manufacturers

Financial Due Diligence

Due diligence services for a consortium of investors including leading producers of aluminium wire in India, a major bio-pharmaceutical company and a leading foreign exchange firm in relation to a potential investment

Valuation for Income Tax

Valuation services in relation to taxation issues for a recruitment consulting company with a UK-based parent

Valuation for FEMA/RBI

Valuation services for Italian certification firm in relation to foreign remittances

Assurance and Controls

Internal controls/risk audit for an Indian microfinance company

Advice on proposed Indian acquisition

Due diligence and valuation for the acquisition of an Indian architectural and design firm by an Australian group

India Strategy

India entry strategy for a large American producer of medical devices and disposables

Transfer Pricing

Transfer pricing analysis, guidance and documentation for a large American tourism operator

Indirect Tax Services

Corporate taxation planning, optimisation and filings for a large European FMCG company

Assurance and Controls

Internal controls/risk audit and cost improvement analysis for a subsidiary of a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer in India