About the firm

Three decades of financial stewardship.

A premier chartered accountancy practice, helping clients achieve sustainable growth and robust financial health since 1987.


01 Our story

Established in 1987 by CA N.J. Thomas — and earlier known as Thomas Maniangadan & Associates — Brant & Co is a premier chartered accountancy firm with over three decades of excellence in delivering comprehensive financial and business consulting services.

Our expertise spans auditing, taxation, risk advisory and corporate financial services, enabling our clients to achieve sustainable growth and robust financial health.

02 Our people

Located in Kochi, Brant & Co is helmed by a team of seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience across diverse industries, both in India and internationally.

We are dedicated to adding value to our clients through innovative, timely and result-oriented solutions — and to upholding the independence and rigour the profession demands.

The founder

A career spanning four decades — in management control systems, internal auditing and organisational development.

Formerly Secretary at the erstwhile Bank of Cochin Ltd., CA N.J. Thomas has received advanced training from premier institutions including IIM Bangalore, NPC Chandigarh and the Institute of Internal Auditors.

CA. N.J. Thomas, FCA Founder & Senior Partner · Membership No. 018645 · B.Com, FCA, CS Inter, MBA
03 Heritage

A practice that has grown with its clients.

1987

Founded in Kochi

CA N.J. Thomas establishes the practice as Thomas Maniangadan & Associates, serving clients across audit, taxation and advisory.

1998

Advisory to KITCO Ltd

The beginning of a relationship now spanning more than 27 years — supporting infrastructure projects across airports, highways and industrial zones.

2010s

PSU & bank engagements

Statutory, concurrent and internal audits for leading public sector undertakings and banks across India, alongside a growing financial advisory practice.

Today

Brant & Co

Five partners and seventeen professionals operating from offices in Kochi and Chalakudy, serving more than 400 clients in India and beyond.

04 How we work

Principles behind every engagement.

01

Independent

Objective judgement and professional scepticism on every assignment, without compromise.

02

Innovative

Practical, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client's industry and circumstances.

03

Timely

Disciplined delivery that respects statutory deadlines and the rhythm of your business.

04

Result-oriented

Advice measured by the value it adds — to growth, compliance and financial health.

05 The firm in numbers

Depth of bench across audit and advisory.

17
Total professionals
14
Audit staff & articles
5
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