Panduranga Acharya
About Panduranga Acharya
Panduranga Acharya serves as the General Counsel at Zepto and is an Executive Committee Member of the e-Commerce Law Section at the Indian National Bar Association. He has extensive legal experience across various companies, including Swiggy, CarDekho, and Flipkart, and is actively involved in policy advocacy and regulatory compliance.
Work at Zepto
Panduranga Acharya serves as the General Counsel at Zepto, a role he has held since 2022. He leads a legal team based in Mumbai, focusing on various legal aspects of the company's operations. His responsibilities include handling environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, fraud investigations, and regulatory compliance. Acharya is also involved in policy advocacy, contributing to the development of legal frameworks that support the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Legal Roles
Before joining Zepto, Acharya held several significant positions in the legal field. He worked at Swiggy as General Manager - Legal from 2016 to 2019 and later as AVP - Legal for a brief period in 2021. He also served as General Counsel at CarDekho for eight months in 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at Flipkart, Vodafone, and The MobileStore Limited, where he developed expertise in various legal domains.
Education and Expertise
Panduranga Acharya holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from V.V Puram Evening College of Arts and Commerce, completed between 1997 and 2000. He further pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Bangalore University from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, enabling him to navigate complex legal challenges in the e-commerce and technology sectors.
Professional Affiliations
Acharya is an active member of the Indian National Bar Association, serving on the Executive Committee of the e-Commerce Law Section since 2017. He also participated as Co-Chair of the FICCI Online Food Aggregator Working Group from 2020 to 2021. In addition, he is a member of the CII National Committee on Regulatory Affairs for the year 2022-23, reflecting his commitment to shaping regulatory policies in the industry.
Speaking Engagements
Panduranga Acharya is a regular speaker at various forums, where he shares insights on diverse legal topics. His speaking engagements highlight his expertise and thought leadership in the legal field, particularly in areas related to e-commerce and regulatory compliance. Through these platforms, he contributes to the discourse on legal challenges and developments in the industry.