A Legacy of Trust: 75 Years of Excellence
Vinod & Narendra, a Chartered Accountants firm founded in 1950 by Mr. Vinod R. Shah and Mr. Narendra C. Mehta, celebrates its Diamond Jubilee this year in 2025. For 75 years, our firm has maintained its commitment to ethical practice and professional excellence, serving clients across the Gujarat region from our Ahmedabad office.
Our Philosophy
At the heart of our practice lies a simple yet powerful approach: we listen first. Understanding our clients’ unique challenges allows us to deliver well-researched, tailored solutions that address their specific needs. This client-first philosophy has guided three generations of leadership and remains our cornerstone today.
A Journey Across Generations
The firm’s seamless transition through generations has preserved our founding values while embracing innovation. The second generation, led by Mr. Jyotish M Shah, built upon the strong foundation laid by our founders. Today, the third generation under Mr. Shaleen Shah’s leadership combines seasoned experience with fresh perspectives, enabling us to navigate the evolving landscape of financial services with agility and insight.
Our Expertise
While our team is compact, our services are comprehensive. We provide Direct and Indirect Taxation services including tax structuring, compliance, and advisory that aims to be robust during scrutiny. Our Audit & Assurance work follows professional best practices which combines methodical scrutiny with constructive insights, helping organizations strengthen their financial foundations while satisfying regulatory requirements.
We offer expertise in the incorporation and formation of various entities, including Partnerships, Companies, Private Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Societies, and AOPs, guiding clients through the legal and regulatory requirements for each structure.
We also offer Strategic Management Advisory services, where we help businesses navigate critical inflection points with clarity and confidence, offering perspectives informed by decades of observing successful business transitions. By perhaps our most distinctive offering, we address succession planning with equal attention to financial optimization and family harmony—preserving both wealth and relationships through generations. For businesses looking to improve operations, we provide practical support for ERP migration, workflow SOPs development, and targeted automation solutions sized appropriately for each client’s needs.
Industries We Serve
Our team has developed knowledge across several sectors including but not limited to Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, EPC Projects, Finance & Banking, IT/ITES, Tourism & Entertainment.
We work with a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations and Indian companies to startups, individuals, NRIs, Trusts, AOPs, and Family Offices—adapting our approach to suit each client’s scale and requirements.
Our Work Culture
For professionals considering joining our team, we offer an environment where each member makes meaningful contributions across various engagements. We value independence and maintain a balanced approach to work, believing that well-supported professionals deliver better client service. Our size means you’ll work closely with partners and gain direct exposure to different aspects of our practice.
As we mark 75 years of service, we remain focused on providing personalized attention and practical solutions. Whether you’re seeking tax guidance or considering a professional role where your contributions are valued, we welcome the conversation. You can connect with us on LinkedIn or send us an email at mail@vnca.com.
The Partners
Jyotish M Shah
Jyotish M Shah, a distinguished Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and an alumnus of the reputed HL College of Commerce, brings over four decades of seasoned expertise in the domain of direct taxation.
As a torchbearer of the second generation leadership at Vinod & Narendra, he has honed his craft to specialize primarily in Direct Taxes advisory and litigation. His deep-seated understanding and adept handling of complex tax matters have rendered him an invaluable asset to his clientele, comprising a diverse array of corporations and individuals.
His contributions extend beyond the confines of his professional endeavors. His erudition finds expression in his insightful columns and articles published in esteemed publications, demonstrating his commitment to knowledge dissemination and thought leadership in the industry.
He has served as a committee member in professional bodies and lent his expertise as a Finance Committee Member at prominent institutions including the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sports Club of Gujarat Ltd., and Rajpath Club Ltd.
Outside of his professional commitments, Jyotish epitomizes the spirit of philanthropy, as Past President at Lions Club (Digvijaynagar) contributing to societal welfare and community development.
Shaleen Shah
Shaleen Shah, is the third generation Managing Partner at the Firm, Vinod & Narendra. He brings over 25 years of experience in the field, specializing in taxation, audit, and advisory services.
With a focus on both direct and indirect taxation, Shaleen provides well researched advice on transactional, compliance and litigation matters. He has also led and certified audits for companies across different industries.
Beyond traditional services, Shaleen offers particular expertise in succession planning for both personal estates and business succession. His insights extend to harnessing technology for business workflow automation, mentoring startups, corporate strategy, and other critical areas of business management.
Shaleen is a respected figure in the professional community, having contributed articles to journals and newsletters. He has also served as a committee member of professional bodies.
Besides, Shaleen is an alumnus of the reputed HL College of Commerce, and AIESEC, an international student organisation. In addition to his professional commitments, Shaleen is deeply committed to philanthropic causes, serving as Trustee & Advisor to charitable institutions.
You can connect with him on LinkedIn
OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS
Our Legacy
Vinod & Narendra, celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in 2025, was established in 1950 by two visionary professionals, Mr. Vinod R. Shah and Mr. Narendra C. Mehta. Their pioneering spirit and dedication to excellence continue to inspire our practice today.
Late Mr. Vinod R. Shah began his chartered accountancy practice in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 1950. Throughout his illustrious career, he served in various leadership capacities within the profession, including as Committee Member and Office Bearer of numerous Committees and Sub-Committees of the Western India Regional Council. His expertise and integrity earned him the respect of peers, who elected him President of both the Income Tax Bar Association and the Chartered Accountant Association in Ahmedabad. He also served as Honorary Secretary of the ITAT Bar Association. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Shah was deeply committed to community service as the President of Lions Club (Ahmedabad Main) and as a consumer champion, serving as founding member and Chairman of the Consumer Protection Council.
Late Mr. Narendra C. Mehta commenced his practice in Ahmedabad in 1950 before expanding to Mumbai. He was widely recognized as an authority on sales tax legislation. His scholarly contributions included authoring definitive books on Bombay and Central Sales Tax Acts and serving as the first editor of Sales Tax Review published by the Sales Tax Practitioners’ Association of Maharashtra from 1956. Mr. Mehta regularly shared his expertise through articles in prominent publications like Vyapar, Economic Times, and Financial Express. His foresight in the field was evident when he presented a paper comparing VAT and Sales Tax at the Western India Regional Conference of Chartered Accountants of India in 1977, almost 30 years before VAT was implemented in various States. As Founder President of the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners from 1976 to 1983, he shaped the profession at a national level. The Maharashtra Government appointed him to their Sales Tax Advisory Committee, and he drafted a Model Sales Tax Law on behalf of FICCI. His expertise was so highly regarded that he was frequently invited by the National Institute of Public Finance & Policy, New Delhi to train senior officers of various state sales tax departments.
Together, these pioneering professionals built more than just a firm; they established a legacy of excellence, integrity, and forward-thinking expertise that continues to guide our practice today.