Business & Beyond

Is your UPSI governance framework keeping pace with the way information moves today?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Meenakshi Sharma, Partner, CFO Advisory, Grant Thornton Bharat, explores the growing importance of effective UPSI governance, Prevention of Insider Trading and what organisations need to consider beyond policy and documentation.

The episode covers:

• Moving from policy to effective execution, accountability and oversight

• Common governance gaps around UPSI identification, need-to-know access and information trails

• Managing UPSI risks early in the IPO journey, well before listing

• Balancing technology as an enabler of stronger controls and a source of new risks

• Building awareness through regular, role-based training and practical decision-making

Listen to the full podcast.

#PolicyCast #UPSI #InsiderTrading #CorporateGovernance #CapitalMarkets #Podcast

What happens when AI moves from being a technology shift to becoming a transformation shift for GCC finance? In the latest episode of our 'Navigating finance transformation in GCCs' podcast series, Nitin Madan shares his perspectives with Vinay Shukla on how AI is reshaping finance functions, the evolving agenda for CFOs and technology leaders and what the future could hold for GCC leadership. Key themes: • How AI could reshape finance roles and operating models• Why GCCs are moving towards broader, more strategic mandates• What the shift from pyramid to diamond structures means for talent• Why AI fluency and continuous learning will shape future employability• How finance and GCC leaders can prepare for the next decade Watch the full episode here.

#FinanceTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #CFO #FutureOfFinance #Podcast #AI

What does the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 mean for businesses and investors?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Riaz Thingna, Partner, Tax, Grant Thornton Bharat, shares his perspective on the key proposals and their potential implications across:

• Fund management: Simplification of the eligible investment fund safe harbour

• Electronics manufacturing: Extension of tax incentives and a proposed exemption for component warehousing

• Data centres: Broader eligibility for tax exemptions and greater flexibility in operating models

• Rough-diamond trading: Proposed exemptions for qualifying sales in notified zones

• REITs and InvITs: Changes to preserve the dividend exemption for investors, alongside a higher surcharge for eligible SPVs

With the Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and awaiting consideration by the Rajya Sabha and Presidential assent, listen to the latest episode to understand the proposals and what they could mean for the road ahead.

#PolicyCast #Tax #TaxPolicy #IndiaTax #Investments

What if India’s next big gaming opportunity lies not in playing the game, but in owning the IP? In the fifth episode of our 'Beyond the Screen' podcast series, Devhuti Bakshi, Executive Director, E-Gaming Federation, shares her perspective with Ananay Jain, Partner and Media Industry Expert, Grant Thornton Bharat, on what it will take for India to build globally recognised gaming franchises as the industry rethinks business models and the AVGC-XR ecosystem continues to grow. Key insights: • Why original gaming IP could drive India’s next phase of growth• How gaming businesses can move beyond real-money gaming• Why regulatory clarity matters for the industry• What it will take to build a stronger AVGC-XR talent pipeline• How India can build gaming franchises for global audiences Watch the full episode. To know how we support firms across the media and entertainment industry, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wXAAD #BeyondTheScreen #GamingIndustry #GamingIP #AVGCXR #MediaAndEntertainment #IntellectualProperty #DigitalGaming

Can OECD’s proposed Chapter VII revisions bring greater certainty to intra-group services?

Intra-group services remain one of the most litigated areas in transfer pricing, particularly around benefit tests, allocation keys and management cross-charges.

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Fatema Hunaid, Partner and Asia Pacific Transfer Pricing Leader, and Gaurav Ghosh, Associate Partner, Transfer Pricing, discuss the OECD’s proposed Chapter VII revisions and their implications for multinational groups, tax authorities and dispute resolution.

They explore:

• Expected benefit versus actual benefit

• Treatment of loss-making entities and shareholder activities

• Documentation, allocation keys and high-value service arrangements

Tune in for insights into the practical application of the proposed revisions and their relevance for transfer pricing frameworks across emerging markets.

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How could MPMS and SemiCon 2.0 influence investment, localisation and value creation in India's electronics ecosystem?

The approval of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) and SemiCon 2.0 marks an important step towards strengthening domestic manufacturing, semiconductor capabilities, design and R&D, and supply chain resilience. For businesses, these initiatives could create new opportunities across the electronics value chain while supporting long-term industry growth.

In the latest episode of #GTBharat's PolicyCast podcast series, ⁠Sohrab Bararia⁠, Partner and Global Trade & Incentives Advisory Leader, discusses the potential impact of these initiatives and what they could mean for the country's electronics and semiconductor industry.

Listen to the full conversation on the opportunities and considerations shaping the next phase of growth.

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A new global tax order is taking shape. Are Indian multinational organisations prepared for it?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast podcast series, we invited Sujay Paul, Chartered Accountant and Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, to explore BEPS Pillar Two, the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax framework, and what it means for multinational enterprises navigating an increasingly interconnected tax environment.

The discussion explores:

• How the 15% global minimum tax framework operates across jurisdictions.

• The role of safe harbour provisions.

• Computation and allocation of top-up taxes.

• The pace of global adoption and evolving regulatory expectations.

• Key implications for Indian-headquartered multinational groups, including reporting and disclosure considerations.

Tune in for practical perspectives on how businesses can prepare for one of the most significant international tax developments in recent years.

How is India shifting from transfer pricing disputes to upfront certainty?In the latest episode, we invited Deepak Ranka, Chartered Accountant, Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, to share insights on how the Income Tax Act 2025 is reshaping transfer pricing, balancing expanded disclosures with stronger dispute avoidance mechanisms.The episode covers:• Why revamped Safe Harbour rules are gaining relevance• The growing role of APAs as a business certainty tool• Key considerations for choosing between unilateral and bilateral APAs• As the focus moves towards “certainty first, litigation last,” businesses will need to proactively rethink their transfer pricing strategies.Listen to the full episode for practical insights.

Social security in India is evolving, are the employers ready?

The notification of the new EPF, EPS and EDLI Schemes, 2026, along with the EPF Amnesty Scheme, Employee Enrolment Campaign and EPFO Vishwas Scheme, marks an important step towards stronger governance, digital compliance and expanded social security coverage. For organisations, now is the time to understand what these changes mean and prepare for what's ahead.

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Akhil Chandna, Partner and Global People Solutions Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, discusses the key reforms, their implications for employers and employees, and the practical steps organisations can take to prepare.

Listen now.

#PolicyCast #EPF #SocialSecurity #Compliance #HR #Payroll #LabourLaws

What if India's biggest competitive advantage isn't technology, but talent? As AI reshapes industries and risk becomes a boardroom priority, are organisations building future-ready capabilities or simply adapting to change? In the fourth episode of our 'Beyond the Screen' podcast series, Ananay Jain, Partner and Media Industry Expert, Grant Thornton Bharat, speaks with Subhashish Nath, Founder & Dean, Global Risk Management Institute, on what it will take for India to move from being the world's back office to becoming its talent powerhouse. Key insights: • Why good risk management accelerates decision-making• Can India become a global talent hub?• AI's biggest opportunity and its hidden risks• Why industry and academia must work together• What future-ready leadership really looks like Watch the full episode. #BeyondTheScreen #AI #FutureOfWork #TalentIndustry #MediaAndEntertainment #RiskManagement #AVGC #Podcast