International Tax Review is part of Legal Benchmarking Limited, 1-2 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND

Copyright © Legal Benchmarking Limited and its affiliated companies 2026

Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement


Position: Partner, GST, SEZ & Foreign Trade Policy / Incentives
Jurisdictions:
Languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
Biography
Sunny Jain is a Partner at Steadfast Business Consulting LLP with more than 15 years of professional experience in indirect taxation, corporate law and exchange control matters. He advises domestic and multinational businesses on Goods and Services Tax (GST), Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regulations, Foreign Trade Policy matters and government incentive schemes, combining consulting expertise with extensive practical experience.

His background in finance and accounting has enabled him to develop significant expertise in tax, regulatory and corporate advisory matters. Sunny regularly represents clients before key regulatory and statutory authorities, including the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on FEMA-related matters, the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP), the Company Law Board, and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

In addition to his indirect tax and regulatory practice, Sunny is a Registered Valuer for Securities and Financial Assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. He advises corporate entities on business restructuring initiatives, distress management strategies and the formulation and implementation of revival plans.

His practice encompasses GST advisory and litigation, customs and trade matters, foreign trade incentives, exchange control regulations, business restructuring and dispute resolution. He regularly assists organisations in navigating complex regulatory frameworks while supporting operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
Recent Matter / Case Highlights

  • Advised clients on GST compliance, structuring and dispute resolution matters.
  • Assisted businesses with Special Economic Zone (SEZ) implementation and operational compliance requirements.
  • Provided advisory services relating to Foreign Trade Policy incentives and government benefit schemes.
  • Represented clients before indirect tax authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Advised on FEMA and exchange control compliance matters before the Reserve Bank of India.
  • Assisted companies with business restructuring and corporate reorganisation projects.
  • Acted on insolvency and distress management assignments as a Registered Valuer.
  • Supported the formulation and execution of business revival and restructuring plans.
  • Represented clients before forums including the DGGI, DRP and NCLT.
Key Practice Areas

  • Compliance Management
  • Policy Design
  • Corporate Tax Matters
  • Restructuring
  • Transactions
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Audit Defence
  • Audit Support
  • Controversy Management
  • Litigation
  • Pre-Litigation
  • Indirect Tax
  • Customs
  • GST
  • Supply Chains
  • VAT
  • Tax Advisory
  • Tax Consulting
  • SEZ Advisory
  • Foreign Trade Policy
  • Incentives Advisory
  • FEMA and Exchange Control Matters
Sector Expertise

  • Consumer Goods and Services
  • Industrials
  • Technology and Telecommunications
  • Transport
Education / Alumni

  • Chartered Accountant (2008), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • LLB, Chaudhary Charan Singh University
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), University of Delhi
  • Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA), ICAI
  • Diploma in Insurance Risk Management (DIRM), ICAI
  • Certification in GST, ICAI
Bar Admissions

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • Registered Valuer (Securities & Financial Assets) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Address:
Suite 5, Level 3, Reliance Cyber Ville, Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur, Hitech City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
India
Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://steadfastconsultants.in/sbc-team/ca-sunny-jain/

Related Practitioners

  • Harsha Vardhan Achari is a Chartered Accountant specialising in direct taxation, litigation support, audit, compliance, and financial reporting. He advises corporate clients, including manufacturing groups, on managing tax and compliance risks while operating within complex regulatory frameworks.
  • Rishi Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant with more than 18 years of professional experience and has advised on over 200 transaction and deal advisory engagements across India and the Middle East. His experience spans sell-side and buy-side transactions, financial due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and fundraising engagements across a broad range of industries.
  • Sri Alekhya Puli is a GST professional focusing on compliance, litigation, and indirect tax advisory matters. Her practice encompasses GST registration, return filing, input tax credit reconciliation, and the management of notices and enquiries from tax authorities.
  • Manish Bajaj is a Chartered Accountant and the Managing Partner of Steadfast Business Consulting LLP's Mumbai office. He has more than two decades of experience in the financial services sector, including leadership positions with PwC, Edelweiss and Credit Suisse.
  • Lohitha Priya Bommidi is a Chartered Accountant with more than three years of experience in indirect taxation, direct taxation, statutory audit and financial reporting. She advises both listed and unlisted entities on compliance, tax and assurance matters across a range of industries.
  • Satish Kumar Golakoti is a Chartered Accountant with more than six years of professional experience, including his articleship, in audit and assurance. Prior to joining Steadfast Business Consulting LLP, he worked as a Senior in the Assurance practice at EY India, where he gained significant experience leading audit engagements for large and complex organisations.
  • Harish Kuruba is a Certified Public Accountant with more than ten years of experience in public accounting, providing tax, accounting and audit services to clients across a variety of industries, including technology, real estate, pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail and non-profit organisations.