Our Advisors

The people behind AIM

A unified team of chartered accountants, tax specialists, regulatory advisors, and corporate secretaries — drawn from Awfficacy Global and iMark Advisors — working as one practice inside GIFT IFSC.

One integrated team.

Awfficacy iMark Global IFSC LLP brings together the international reach of Awfficacy Global (Allinial Global network) and the deep regulatory expertise of iMark Advisors. Every engagement is led by a named partner or senior advisor — no delegation to junior staff.

Our Team

Nine advisors. One practice.

iMark Advisors

Jay Shah

Advisor — International Tax and FEMA

CA, LL.M. (International Tax)

Jay leads the international tax and FEMA advisory practice at iMark Advisors, advising clients on inbound and outbound investment structures, treaty planning, and cross-border transaction advisory. He has worked on complex transactions across multiple industry sectors, with a focus on structuring solutions that are both tax-efficient and regulatory-compliant. At AIM, he advises GIFT IFSC entities on international tax planning and FEMA compliance within the IFSC framework.

International TaxFEMA AdvisoryTreaty PlanningInbound and Outbound InvestmentsCross-Border Structuring

iMark Advisors

Malay Deliwala

Advisor — Transaction Advisory and M&A

CA, MBA (Finance)

Malay leads transaction advisory and M&A engagements at iMark Advisors, with deep expertise in corporate restructuring, divestment strategy, and inbound and outbound investment structuring. He has advised clients across different industry sectors on transactions that are tax-efficient and regulatory-compliant, bringing a strong commercial lens to every mandate. At AIM, he advises GIFT IFSC entities on deal structuring, due diligence, and financial regulatory compliance for cross-border transactions.

Transaction AdvisoryM&A Due DiligenceCorporate RestructuringDivestment StrategyGIFT IFSC Transactions

Awfficacy Global

Gautam Pai

Advisor — Corporate Finance and GIFT IFSC

CA, B.Com

Gautam brings 11+ years of combined experience in corporate finance advisory, management consulting, investment banking, and tax and regulatory advisory. He has assisted over a dozen startups from early stage to Series B in raising investments, advised institutional VC funds and ultra-HNI investors on buy-side due diligence, and guided overseas clients on India entry strategy — covering capital structuring, entity selection, and holding company jurisdictions. At AIM, he leads GIFT IFSC entity set-up and cross-border structuring mandates.

GIFT IFSC Set-UpCorporate Finance AdvisoryInvestment BankingIndia Entry StrategyDue Diligence

Awfficacy Global

Sunny Agarwal

Advisor — Business Advisory and Finance

MBA (Finance), B.Com, CFA (India)

Sunny brings over 18 years of experience managing and owning businesses across the textiles and travel sectors, with a combined turnover exceeding INR 2 billion. He is proficient in financial analysis, investment advisory, and identifying market trends with exceptional foresight. His strategic adaptability and proven track record of business management make him a trusted advisor for clients seeking commercially grounded guidance on GIFT IFSC structures and cross-border investment decisions.

Business AdvisoryFinancial AnalysisInvestment AdvisoryMarket StrategyCommercial Due Diligence

Awfficacy Global

Pranav Shukla

Advisor — Corporate Restructuring and Regulatory

CA, CS, ICAEW, M.Com

Pranav has over 11 years of experience advising clients on corporate restructuring, overseas acquisition strategy, due diligence, and tax and regulatory advisory. He has assisted over 100 clients across ten sectors in availing incentives under PLI schemes, advised Indian business houses on mergers, demergers, hive-offs, buybacks, and LLP conversions, and guided clients on entry and overseas acquisition strategy. A multi-qualified professional — CA, CS, and ICAEW — he brings rare breadth to complex cross-border mandates at AIM.

Corporate RestructuringM&A AdvisoryPLI Scheme AdvisoryDue DiligenceOverseas Acquisition Strategy

iMark Advisors

Shail Shah

Advisor — Transfer Pricing and Tax Regulatory

Shail specialises in transfer pricing and tax regulatory advisory at iMark Advisors, advising multinational groups and GIFT IFSC entities on arm's length pricing, TP documentation, and cross-border transaction structuring. He brings deep technical expertise in transfer pricing regulations and their application to IFSC-based structures, helping clients navigate complex multi-jurisdictional pricing challenges with precision and regulatory confidence.

Transfer PricingTax Regulatory AdvisoryTP DocumentationCross-Border TransactionsMultinational Advisory

Awfficacy Global

Nikita Talati

Advisor — Audit, Assurance and International Accounting

CA, M.Com

Nikita is an All India Rank holder in Chartered Accountancy with over 10 years of experience in audit, assurance, and international accounting. She brings extensive multi-country and multi-cultural experience in accounting and bookkeeping, with a versatile skill set combining analytical and creative disciplines. Her strong expertise in financial operations across diverse environments makes her a trusted advisor for GIFT IFSC entities requiring robust accounting frameworks and assurance support.

Audit and AssuranceInternational AccountingBookkeepingFinancial ReportingIFRS Compliance

iMark Advisors

Gaurang Shah

Advisor — Secretarial and Regulatory Services

CA, CS

Gaurang leads the secretarial and regulatory services practice at iMark Advisors, advising clients on SEBI compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory filings. He brings a thorough understanding of the IFSC regulatory framework and helps clients maintain robust compliance programmes across their GIFT City operations. His dual qualification as a CA and CS enables him to bridge the gap between financial and legal compliance requirements for GIFT IFSC entities.

Secretarial ServicesSEBI ComplianceCorporate GovernanceRegulatory FilingsGIFT IFSC Compliance

iMark Advisors

Ankit Singhal

Advisor — Start-Up Advisory and Succession Planning

CS, LLB

Ankit leads the start-up advisory and succession planning practice at iMark Advisors, advising new entrants and emerging businesses on IFSCA compliance, entity formation, and corporate governance within the GIFT IFSC ecosystem. He brings expertise in secretarial services and regulatory advisory for start-ups navigating the GIFT City landscape, and advises clients on succession planning structures that are both legally sound and commercially practical.

Start-Up AdvisorySuccession PlanningSecretarial ServicesIFSCA ComplianceEntity Formation

Why our leadership model matters

Senior-led engagements

Every mandate at AIM is led by a partner or senior advisor — not delegated to junior staff. You work directly with the people who know your matter.

Integrated expertise

Tax, regulatory, corporate, and secretarial expertise under one roof — so your GIFT IFSC journey has no gaps between advisors.

Global network, local depth

Awfficacy Global's Allinial Global membership gives AIM access to international expertise across 100+ countries, combined with iMark's on-the-ground GIFT IFSC depth.

Senior advisors across both firms

250+

Clients served across sectors

20+

Years of combined experience

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