Dharkar & Associates

Some professional firms are built quickly and fade just as fast. Others are built slowly, carefully, and with such a strong foundation that they are still standing — and still growing — decades later. Dharkar & Associates is very much the second kind. Established on 2nd April 1989 by CA C. V. Dharkar, this is a firm that has earned its reputation over more than 35 years of consistent, ethical, and expert professional practice. The Begusarai branch, located at Patel Chowk, Main Road, Nirala Nagar, Makhsaspur, brings this legacy of excellence directly to clients in Bihar. A Firm With a Founder Worth Knowing The story of Dharkar & Associates begins with its founder, CA C. V. Dharkar, who holds the distinguished qualifications of FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant) and Grad. CWA. These are not just letters after a name — they represent decades of commitment to the accounting and finance profession at the highest level. CA Dharkar established the firm with a clear vision: to build a professional practice that consistently delivers high-quality, value-added services while maintaining complete independence, objectivity, and ethical integrity. Over the years, the firm has grown into a multi-partner, multi-city practice. Partners CA Alok Kumar and CA Pradeep Kumar, both holding B.Com, ACA, and CMA qualifications, joined the firm in 2011. CA Sunil Gupta, who brings the additional qualification of CS (Company Secretary) along with his CA credentials, joined in 2012. Together, this team covers a remarkable breadth of professional expertise — from direct and indirect taxation to company law, audit, and international financial compliance. Multi-City Presence, Consistent Standards With offices in New Delhi (head office), Mumbai, Mirzapur, and Begusarai, Dharkar & Associates serves clients across India and internationally. For clients in Begusarai, having access to a firm of this calibre locally is genuinely significant. Rather than relying on smaller practices or travelling to larger cities for complex financial and compliance work, businesses and individuals in Begusarai can now access a firm with over three decades of experience, a team of qualified professionals, and a track record spanning 500 or more client relationships. The firm has worked across a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, trade and retail, banking and finance, healthcare, non-profits and trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. This cross-sector exposure means the team brings nuanced, practical understanding to each engagement rather than applying a generic, one-size-fits-all approach. A Comprehensive Range of Services Dharkar & Associates covers virtually every major area of financial and compliance services that a business or individual might need. On the taxation side, the firm handles income tax return filing, TDS compliance, tax assessments, and income tax appeals before the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) — a level of representation that requires deep expertise and experience that not every CA firm can offer. GST services are another area of strength. From initial GST registration and regular return filing to refund processing, compliance advisory, and keeping clients updated on regulatory changes, the firm manages the full GST lifecycle for businesses. In an environment where GST regulations continue to be updated and scrutinised, having a seasoned firm handle your compliance calendar is a meaningful advantage. The audit and assurance practice is particularly comprehensive. The firm conducts statutory audits, internal audits, concurrent audits, due diligence audits, stock audits, and revenue audits — serving businesses that need their financials reviewed for regulatory compliance, lending purposes, or internal governance. This depth of audit capability is relatively rare outside of major metro firms and makes Dharkar & Associates particularly valuable for larger businesses and organisations operating in and around Begusarai. The firm also handles company law matters including mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, statutory records maintenance, and ROC compliance. For businesses with international operations or foreign investment, the firm's FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) compliance and RBI proposal services are an important offering that few local CA firms can match. Why 35 Years Still Matters In any professional services field, longevity is not just a number — it is evidence. A firm that has been operating since 1989 has navigated multiple tax regimes, regulatory overhauls, economic cycles, and the digital transformation of financial compliance. That accumulated experience shapes how the team approaches problems, anticipates challenges, and protects clients from risks they might not even know exist. For clients at the Begusarai branch, this translates to practical, experienced guidance that goes well beyond basic compliance. Whether you are a small business owner needing GST support, a company requiring a statutory audit, or an individual navigating an income tax notice, the Dharkar & Associates team brings genuine depth to the table. The office on Patel Chowk, Main Road, Makhsaspur is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM. You can also reach the firm by email at [email protected] or visit the website at www.dharkarassociates.com for a broader view of services, the full team, and consultation options.