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S. N. Ananthasubramanian, is a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the Founding Partner of S. N. ANANTHASUBRAMANIAN & CO., Company Secretaries.
S. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co, set up in 1991, has been delivering, amongst other things, services related to Secretarial Audits, Certifications, Consulting, Validations, Opinions etc to large listed and unlisted companies of repute.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian has over four decades of rich experience and is driving the firm’s mission of working towards promotion of a culture of compliance with the laws of the land and adoption of Best Governance Practices.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian has been instrumental in setting up the Investor Services departments in most of the listed public sector banks, advising PSBs on areas of Board governance, capital restructuring, Listing Compliances, training etc. laying down process for the conduct of Shareholder Director elections especially in establishing the processes and providing the conceptual clarity for the determination of Fit & Proper status of candidates contesting elections. ...
Mr. Ananthasubramanian was empanelled in 2012 as an Arbitrator under the Stock Exchange administered mechanism for Dispute Resolution between Trading Members and their Clients and has been appointed as an Arbitrator in more than hundred cases till date, emanating both in BSE and NSE. Besides his appointment as Sole Arbitrator in cases referred to him, Ananthasubramanian has also been part of the Panels appointed to hear original and appellate matters. He has been the Presiding Arbitrator in many of such cases referred to above.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian has acquired varied experience in arbitrating disputes involving claims with complex issues concerning Securities Laws, Contract Act, Exchange Bye laws etc.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian is also empanelled on the “Panel of Experts as Mediator or Conciliator” by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian was a member of the Expert Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution comprising Dr. M. S. Sahoo, Former Chairman, IBBI and Mr. P. K. Malhotra, Formery Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, constituted by National Institute of Securities Markets in July 2023, to advise on the contents and delivery of training programs for Practitioners of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Indian Capital Markets.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian has been empanelled as an Arbitrator in the Panel of Arbitrators for Domestic Arbitration by the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC), New Delhi.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian has also been empanelled as an IICA Certified Mediator by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
Mr. Ananthasubramanian was a member of the Committee constituted by SEBI and IBBI for facilitating compliance by listed companies under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian was the PRESIDENT of the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India (ICSI) in 2013. Prior to this, he was also associated in various capacities at the Western India Regional and the Central Council of ICSI since 2001. He has contributed significantly towards the development and promotion of the profession of Company Secretaries.
During his tenure, ICSI introduced online payment/ service delivery system for students as also initiated the concept of OMR in foundation examination. Ananthasubramanian has contributed substantially in the review of syllabus for executive / professional examinations besides facilitating the introduction of electives in Banking, Insurance, Capital Markets etc., in professional examination.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian also facilitated ICSI's tie-up with National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) and Insurance Institute of India (III) leading to launch of certificate courses for development of compliance professionals.
Ananthasubramanian’s contribution from conceptualisation to the completion of a Certificate to be issued to the Stock Exchanges by a PCS upon the closure of an IPO in the SME segment deserves special mention.
He represented ICSI in meetings of Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA) held overseas; contributed significantly towards the holding of the 02nd International Conference of CSIA in India and is a sought-after speaker on governance in seminars, workshops, conferences.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian as Chairman, Centre for Corporate Governance, Research and Training, Navi Mumbai, facilitated the launch of several initiatives such as Residential MSOP for students, tie-ups with Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, IIM-Indore, Directors Training Programs for PSBs etc., and enabled its turnaround in all aspects.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian as Chairman, WIRC Premises Committee concluded in the acquisition and renovation of Flats 57 and 58 at Jolly Maker Chambers II, Nariman Point, Mumbai, which was inaugurated during his tenure as President ICSI in 2013.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian is the founder member of Thane Chapter of Western India Regional Council of ICSI, since its inception in 2003 and has contributed substantially towards the growth and development of the Chapter. Ananthasubramanian substantially facilitated in the acquisition of the Chapter premises in Thane which was inaugurated in 2013.
Among many accomplishments to his recognition and credit, a notable achievement includes pioneering the introduction of Diligence Report by Reserve Bank of India in 2008 in respect of multiple-banking consortium arrangements by all commercial banks in the country.
A governance professional, Mr. Ananthasubramanian is a strong votary of good governance practices. Mr. Ananthasubramanian is a regular speaker on Corporate Governance in seminars, workshops, conferences and has been engaged by reputed bodies for delivering addresses on Corporate Governance, Business Ethics etc.
He introduced Guidelines for Good Council Practices in ICSI; anchored the debate at the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance in 2009 and has attended the Training of Trainers on Corporate Governance organised by the Global Corporate Governance Forum, IFC, Washington (World Bank Group). Besides being an author of articles on governance issues, his views are also being sought by many leading newspapers in the country.
Incidentally, he was inducted as a Special invitee to the meetings of the Task Force set up by ICSI to review and revise the Diligence Report during 2017 and to the meetings of the Core Group set up by ICSI in 2018 in preparing the ICSI Guidance on Diligence Report for Governance in Banks.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian was nominated by the Council of ICSI in 2019 as member of the Core Group on Secretarial Audit.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian is empanelled as an Independent Director in the Databank established as and maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India and has served as an Independent Director in listed companies.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian is the Chairman of SNACO Consulting Private Limited and Partner in SAGE Governance Advisory LLP.
Mr. Ananthasubramanian is associated with several charitable and social organisations in Mumbai and Thane.

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S N Viswanathan, is a Science Graduate majoring in Statistics and an Associate Member of ICSI. He holds a Diploma in Computer Software Techniques from University of Mumbai and is also a certified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Professional from ICSI.
Viswanathan is a self-motivated and resourceful individual with more than 30 years of rich experience in providing advisory and consultancy support to large corporates including public sector banks in their secretarial functions and governance needs; with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximise work efficiency. Viswanathan is actively involved i n day-to-day affairs with a particular emphasis on quality of service and business development.
He possesses excellent communication skills, is a strong team builder and is able to establish long-term sustainable relationships with stakeholders. He participates in in-house knowledge sessions and uses his excellent mentoring skills in grooming team members.
He was one of the Advisors to the Administrator / Resolution Professional of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) during their Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).
He has also successfully represented various clients before Securities Appellate Tribunal including on pro-bono basis.
He serves as an Independent Director and Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Public and Private Limited Companies.
He is also the Chairman of Council of Thane Chapter of ICSI for the calendar year 2025

Malati Kumar, 64, is a Commerce Graduate and an Associate Member of ICSI. She is in practice since 2013; prior to joining SNA & Co., she has been a part of various Companies including multinationals, working extensively in accounting, commercial and secretarial functions.
Malati has over three decades of industry experience and is also a faculty member/ Judge/ Moderator in seminars/ programmes organized by the Western India Regional Council of ICSI and the Centre for Corporate Governance Research & Training of ICSI.
Malati has streamlined internal processes and created a framework for good administration and execution of assignments. Apart from conducting Secretarial Audit, Malati has been part of the Audit Team conducting audits of Registrar and Transfer Agents as part of various SEBI requirements. She is involved in certifications and attestations to corporates including insurance companies and also to listed entities as per SEBI Regulations and provides guidance / opinions on provisions of the Companies Act and rules as well as Banking laws.
Malati also acts as a Scrutinizer for General/ Class Meetings, Postal Ballots etc. and actively participates in in-house knowledge sessions in order to constantly upgrade professional competence and skills and improve the level of confidence to meet ever-changing demands on the profession.

Aparna Gadgil, 50, is a Commerce Graduate, an Associate Member of ICSI and has cleared final examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. She also holds Series II-A certification from National Institute of Securities Markets.
Aparna has over 17 years of experience and is in practice since 2009 having exposure in among other things conducting Secretarial Audit, Due Diligence, compliance of corporate laws by public and private limited Companies, preparing and analyzing cost sheet for effective cost management, Diligence Report for Banks, Open offers etc.
Aparna was a part of ICSI’s Task Force on Diligence Report for Lending under Consortium Arrangement/ Multiple Banking Arrangements constituted during 2017 to study in detail the utility of various elements of the Diligence Report and suggest suitable modifications/ additions. She was also a part of the Core Group constituted by ICSI for formulating Guidance on Diligence Report on Governance for Banks.
Aparna also acts as a Scrutinizer for General/ Class Meetings, Postal Ballots etc. She actively participates in conferences, seminars, study circle meetings etc. organised by ICSI as well as in in-house knowledge sessions in order to constantly upgrade professional competence and skills and improve the level of confidence to meet ever-changing demands on the profession.

Ashwini Vartak, 41, is Commerce and Law Graduate and an Associate Member of ICSI who also holds Series II-A certification from National Institute of Securities Markets and a Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune.
Ashwini joined us in 2012 became an Associate in 2016 and a Partner in 2018 and has an experience of more than 8 years.
She has successfully handled challenging assignments like identifying areas of Conflict of Interest in a Stock Exchange and Corporate Governance Audits and is actively involved in Secretarial Audits, Due Diligence, Incorporation of Companies, Buy-back of Shares, Compounding applications with NCLT including representing clients thereat, acting as Scrutinizer for General/ Class Meetings, Postal Ballots etc.
She actively participates in conferences, seminars, study circle meetings etc. organised by ICSI as well as in in-house knowledge sessions in order to constantly upgrade professional competence and skills and improve the level of confidence to meet ever-changing demands on the profession.