Mr. Kashi Prasad Khandelwal

Board Member

Mr. Kashi Prasad Khandelwal, a distinguished Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, brings 48 years of profound experience as a Practicing Chartered Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) and a Law degree from Calcutta University. His professional qualifications are further augmented by a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) and Computerized Accounting & Auditing Techniques (CAAT) from the ICAI. He also holds an Independent Director’s Certificate from the Institute of Corporate Affairs under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Mr. Khandelwal's global recognition in financial audits was solidified by his appointment as a visiting Financial Audit Consultant by the World Bank, Washington, USA, for the Emergency Monrovia Urban Sanitation (EMUS) Project in Liberia in August 2010.

In corporate governance, Mr. Khandelwal currently serves as an Independent Director at LIC Housing Finance Ltd, GPT Infraprojects Ltd, GPT Healthcare Ltd and Kiran Vyapar Ltd-all SEBI-listed companies. He is also a Director at Cygnet Industries Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kesoram Industries Ltd and Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Ltd. He chairs the Audit Committees of LICHFL, GPT Infraprojects Ltd and Kiran Vyapar Ltd. Previously, he was an Independent Director at Balasore Alloys Ltd., Kesoram Industries Ltd. and Birla Tyres Ltd.

Mr. Khandelwal’s leadership prowess was evident during his tenure as an elected Member of the Central Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India during 1998-2001, 2004-2007, and 2007-2010, where he served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of various ICAI committees. He was also a member of the first Quality Review Board for a full term of three years and held significant positions in the Eastern India Regional Council of the ICAI from 1985 to 1992 including Chairman for the year year 1988-1989

Mr. Khandelwal has presided over the Association of Corporate Advisors and Executives, the Institute of Internal Auditors (Kolkata Chapter), the Direct Taxes Professionals Association, and Avantika, demonstrating his leadership in professional communities. Additionally, he has held key auditing roles in prominent organizations like UCO Bank, LIC of India, and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

As an accomplished speaker, Mr. Khandelwal has been a faculty member for various training programs organized by the Indian Ministries of Textiles, Company Affairs, and Power. His expertise spans critical topics such as Union Budget, Service Tax, Corporate Laws, and Income Tax.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Khandelwal is actively involved in social initiatives. He has been recognized with the Samaj Bhushan award by Khandelwal Vaisya Mahasabha and has held leadership roles in the Lions Club of Kolkata and Friends of Tribals Society.

Mr. Khandelwal's contributions across professional and social spectrums are a testament to his multifaceted expertise and his commitment to service and governance.