Regulatory advisory since 2003

Three Decades of IT-Sector Regulatory Expertise.

ANSK Consulting offers expert guidance on SEZ, STP, EOU, and IT Policy compliance — drawing on Dr. Sunil Kulkarni's eleven years as Director of STPI Maharashtra and his role on the task forces that drafted the State's IT Policy.Expert guidance on SEZ, STP, EOU, and IT Policy. Founded by Dr. Sunil Kulkarni — eleven years Director, STPI Maharashtra.

$15B
Annual exports from STPI parks initiated
10L+
Jobs supported across STPI parks
32
IT Parks taken through approval
3
IT Special Economic Zones

What We Do

We work with three groups of clients across India's IT-park ecosystem — from first feasibility to long-term compliance.

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Real-estate developers
Real estate · Infrastructure
32 projects

For developers building IT Parks, IT SEZs, Industrial Parks, Data Centres and Integrated Townships — we are involved from the first feasibility conversation through to the final compliance certificate, and continue advising on operations.

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  • Letter of Intent (LOI)
  • Additional FSI approval
  • Permanent Registration as IT Park / SEZ
  • Master plan & project structuring
  • Data centre setup
  • Integrated township advisory
  • Notification under State IT Policy
  • Co-developer / ISP approvals
  • Occupant & unit onboarding advisory
  • Operational compliance, post-registration
  • Litigations & representations
  • Modification & expansion approvals
Led by a founder who served on the task forces that wrote Maharashtra's IT Policy — and who spent eleven years inside STPI as Director, the office that issues the very approvals our developer clients now seek.
Speak with us about a developer engagement
02
IT/ITeS units
IT companies & GCCs
45+ units

For operating units under SEZ, STP, EOU, or IT Policy schemes — compliance reviews, dispute resolution, and ongoing advisory for IT/ITeS companies, GCCs, and BFSI tech operations.

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  • Regulatory Compliance Review (RCR)
  • State & Central incentive advisory
  • Show-Cause Notice (SCN) reply drafting
  • Personal hearings & representations
  • EOU → SEZ migration advisory
  • SEZ → DTA exit advisory
  • Customs & DGFT compliance opinions
  • EXIM scheme advisory
  • Online & offline team training
  • Periodic compliance retainer
Three regulatory perspectives in one office: policy intent from Dr. Kulkarni, GST tribunal practice from Pushpsheel Thakar, and Customs and EXIM depth from Vaibhav Nagarkar — brought together on matters where these issues overlap.
Speak with us about a unit engagement
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Governments
Sovereign & sub-sovereign
2 governments

For state and sovereign clients — we draft IT-park policy frameworks and advise on implementation, drawing on engagements with the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of Uganda.

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  • IT Policy formulation & drafting
  • Special Status Policy drafting
  • ICT / IT Park master plan documentation
  • Comparative regulatory benchmarking
  • Implementation advisory
A practitioner who has built policy from inside government, advised on it in private practice, and carried the playbook to international assignments. Few advisors have worked all three sides.
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Dr. Sunil Kulkarni

Dr. Sunil Kulkarni

Founder & Director · PhD, Solid State Physics, University of Pune

35 years inside India's IT-policy system.

I was on the inside for eleven years. Now I help others navigate it.— Dr. Sunil Kulkarni

Dr. Kulkarni joined the Software Technology Parks of India in May 1989 — where he served for eleven years as Director & Chief Executive of STPI Maharashtra & Goa, a role comparable to a Development Commissioner under the Foreign Trade Policy.

During his tenure he initiated the IT Parks that became the backbone of Maharashtra's technology economy: Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park at Hinjewadi (1995), International Infotech Park at Vashi (1997), and Millennium Business Park at Mhape (1998) — together over 3,000 acres of land that today generate an estimated $15 billion in annual IT exports and support over 10 lakh jobs.

I was on the inside for eleven years. Now I help others navigate it.— Dr. Sunil Kulkarni
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He has served as Member of the High-Powered Committee on Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra (1996–2000), and as Member of the State's IT Task Force responsible for formulating the IT Policy in both 2003 and 2009. NASSCOM honoured him at its Silver Jubilee for his contribution to the Pune IT ecosystem.

The practice was founded in 2003 (then EOU Consulting), restructured as ANSK Consulting Pvt Ltd in 2012. Between 2015 and 2022 he also served as Advisor for IT Parks & SEZ at MITCON Consultancy & Engineering Services, where he was Project Leader for the Entebbe ICT Park engagement with the Government of Uganda.

Career Highlights

From government service to private consulting, and now international policy advisory.

Era I — Government & STPI, 1989–2000
1989 — 2000
Director & CEO, Software Technology Parks of India
Maharashtra & Goa jurisdiction. Initiated Hinjewadi (1995), Vashi (1997), and Mhape (1998) IT Parks.
1996 — 2000
Member, High-Powered Committee on IT
Government of Maharashtra.
Era II — Independent practice, 2003 onwards
2003
Founded the practice (EOU Consulting)
Member, Maharashtra IT Task Force — formulated the State's IT Policy.
2008 — 2009
Member, Maharashtra IT Task Force (II)
Formulated the revised IT Policy of 2009.
2012
ANSK Consulting Pvt Ltd incorporated
Corporate restructuring of the practice.
2013
NASSCOM Silver Jubilee recognition
For contribution to the Pune IT ecosystem.
Era III — International, 2015–2022
2015 — 2022
Advisor, MITCON Consultancy
Project Leader for Entebbe ICT Park engagement with the Government of Uganda.
NASSCOM Silver Jubilee plaque presented to Dr. Sunil Kulkarni

NASSCOM's Silver Jubilee recognition

In 2013, NASSCOM honoured Dr. Kulkarni at its 25th-anniversary celebration for his eleven years at STPI Maharashtra. During that tenure he initiated three of the State's largest IT parks: Hinjewadi (1995), Vashi (1997), and Mhape (1998).

We sincerely acknowledge and thank you for your support to NASSCOM. Your guidance has enhanced our quality of service. We look forward to your continued interest and encouragement.
Team NASSCOM  ·  25-Year Recognition
1995 Authored an operating manual for STP units and the Customs Department.
2023 Contributed Ease- and Cost-of-Doing-Business (EODB / CODB) inputs to the Economic Advisory Council of Maharashtra Report.

Our Team

Four senior advisors with decades of combined experience across IT regulation, taxation, customs, and industrial economics.

Dr. Pradeep Bavadekar
Industry & education

Dr. Pradeep Bavadekar

Former MD, MITCON Consultancy

Forty years of leadership across power, renewable energy, environment, agro-processing, biotechnology, banking, and education. As MD of MITCON for twenty-six years, he led an organisation that imparted vocational and IT education to over twenty-five lakh youth.

Mr. J. K. Bhosale
Industrial economics

Mr. J. K. Bhosale

Chief Operating Officer, Amanora Park Town

Eminent Industrial Economist with over five decades of experience at operational, strategic, and board level. President & Director of Usha Martin, City Corporation Ltd. (developers of Amanora Park Town), and Mukand Ltd. (now Bajaj). Currently Chief Operating Officer at Amanora Park Town, Pune — India's first integrated smart city, spanning 750 acres.

Mr. Vaibhav Nagarkar
Customs, EXIM & valuation

Mr. Vaibhav Nagarkar

Owner, Inspiration · Chartered Engineer

Customs-empanelled Chartered Engineer and Government of India Approved Valuer for plant, machinery, software, and electronics. Over thirty years of techno-commercial experience across 451 international clients. Author of four MBA textbooks on International Business.

Mr. Pushpsheel Thakar
Indirect tax & litigation

Mr. Pushpsheel Thakar

Partner, VP Legal Advocates

Law graduate from ILS Law College, Pune. Twenty years of practice focused on Central GST litigation, regulatory audits, and legal opinions for multinationals. Appears at appellate forums, Tribunals, and the High Court.

Services

The full scope of regulatory work we handle for our clients.

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Approvals & Incentives

Strategic counsel on Central and State Government incentives — from feasibility through to compliance certificate.

  • SEZs, IT Parks, Industrial Parks setup
  • Foreign Trade Policy navigation
  • Infrastructure Service Provider entities
  • Post-approval operational issues
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Regulatory Compliance Review

A structured review confirming compliance with the Acts, Rules, and Resolutions that govern the IT sector.

  • One-time audit or continuing engagement
  • Written compliance opinions
  • Auditor-ready documentation
  • Periodic retainer reviews
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Disputes & Representation

Drafting replies to show-cause notices and representing clients before adjudicating authorities and courts.

  • Commissioner (Appeals) representations
  • GST Appellate Tribunal hearings
  • High Court matters
  • Online & offline training sessions

Companies We Have Advised

A selection of developers, IT companies, and governments we have worked with since 2003.

Real-estate developers
Real estate · Infrastructure
Shapoorji Pallonji
Shapoorji Pallonji
K Raheja Corp
K Raheja Corp
Lodha Developers
Lodha Developers
HubTown
HubTown
Amar Builders
Amar Builders
IT/ITeS units
IT companies & GCCs
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank
Hitachi
Hitachi
Vi
Vi formerly Vodafone
GS Labs
GS Labs
Geometric
Geometric now HCL
Lentra.AI
Lentra.AI
Governments
Sovereign & sub-sovereign
Government of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra
NITA-U
NITA-U Govt of Uganda

What Our Clients Say

Mr. Bimal Desai
I have known Dr Sunil Kulkarni (founder of ANSK Consulting) for over 15 years. Rupa group has developed 4 IT Parks at Navi Mumbai viz. Renaissance, Solitaire, Sapphire & Platinum Techno Park. Dr. Sunil Kulkarni has been advising us on implementing these projects. His understanding of IT Policies has helped us immensely. ANSK Consulting being our trusted partner, I will continue with and certainly recommend their services.
Mr. Bimal Desai
Managing Director, Rupa Properties
Mr. Hemant Shah
Dr Sunil Kulkarni led team of ANSK Consulting is found to be very knowledgeable in our interaction and consultation with them for our I.T. Parks and allied projects from the last two decades in implementing I.T. Policy. Their advice has always been to the great advantage for the project and creates value for all. Apart from it, we have no hesitation to recommend their services for faster implementation and friendly services too. They have been particularly helpful in our four I.T Projects viz. Akruti Softech Park, Akruti Business Port, Akruti Trade Center & Akruti Center Point.
Mr. Hemant Shah
Chairman, Hubtown Ltd.
Mr. Hrishikesh Manjrekar
Dr. Sunil Kulkarni has wide experience & knowledge being member of Task Force of Government of Maharashtra in formulating its IT Policies in 2003 & 2009. We are availing services from Dr. Sunil Kulkarni (ANSK Consulting Pvt Ltd) since 2008. We appreciate services viz. getting Letter of Intent, Additional FSI, Permanent Registration from the competent authorities. Dr. Kulkarni also advices on onboarding the Occupants of IT Park. We are very much pleased with the bouquet of services as till date we have set up 8 IT Parks across Pune together. We would continue availing services from ANSK Consulting and are proud of our association.
Mr. Hrishikesh Manjrekar
Promoter & Director, Amar Builders

Get In Touch

Three ways to reach us. We respond within one working day.

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Send a written inquiry

Tell us about your project — the scheme involved (SEZ, STP, EOU, IT Policy), the stage you are at, and what you need. We respond within one working day.

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WhatsApp or call

For time-sensitive matters, reach us directly. Indian business hours (IST · GMT+5:30).

+91 98676 87873
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Send an email

For formal correspondence and document-heavy inquiries.

sunil@anskconsulting.com eouconsulting@gmail.com
Office
ANSK Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
703 / A3, Kumar Prerana, Nagras Road
Near Medipoint Hospital, Aundh
Pune 411007, Maharashtra, India