Business & Beyond

India’s media & entertainment industry is growing fast, but the real shift lies in how decisions get made.

In the second episode of our 'Beyond the Screen' podcast series, Rohit Gupta, CFO, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, joins Ananay Jain, Partner and Media Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, to decode how audience behaviour, platform fragmentation and capital discipline are reshaping the industry.

Key insights from the conversation:

• Audience behaviour now sets the direction - tech, pricing and content strategies follow its lead

• Content now plays across multiple platforms, requiring businesses to track and monetise through multiple KPIs, not a single P&L

• AI improves decision efficiency and capital allocation, but breakthrough success still depends on bold, informed bets

As the industry scales towards a $100 billion opportunity, leaders need to rethink how they evaluate risk, value and growth.

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#BeyondTheScreen #Podcast #MediaAndEntertainment #DigitalPlatforms #ContentConsumption #MediaIndustry

As the next growth chapter unfolds, India’s startup ecosystem is at an inflection point as tax, regulation and IPO ambitions reshape the next phase of growth.

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Manish Khurana, Chartered Accountant, Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, discusses the developments shaping India’s digital growth companies, from reverse flipping and IPO readiness to startup tax incentives, angel tax litigation and evolving disputes around intangibles and customer acquisition spends.

The conversation explores:

• What is driving startups to reverse flip back to India

• Tax implications of IPO-focused restructuring

• Continuing legacy disputes linked to angel tax assessments

• Litigation trends around acquired intangibles and workforce valuation

• Increasing scrutiny of marketing and customer acquisition spends

Tune in for practical insights into the evolving tax and regulatory considerations shaping India’s startup and fintech ecosystem.

#FinTech #Startups #IPO #TaxPolicy #IndiaStartupEcosystem

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

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Sujay Paul, Chartered Accountant, Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, explores BEPS Pillar 2, 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.

#PolicyCast #BEPS #InternationalTax #TransferPricing #TaxPolicy #CorporateTax #TaxCompliance

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

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Sujay Paul, Chartered Accountant, Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, explores BEPS Pillar 2, 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.

#PolicyCast #BEPS #InternationalTax #TransferPricing #TaxPolicy #CorporateTax #TaxCompliance

Labour Codes Central Rules are notified. Are you ready?

The Central Government has notified the rules under all four Labour Codes, moving businesses from concept to action. For organisations, especially those with operations across multiple states, this is the moment to assess, prepare, and strengthen compliance.

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s Policycast, Rajashree Sarna, Partner, Global People Solutions, Grant Thornton Bharat, explains:

• How these rules affect employers

• Navigating the interplay between Central and State frameworks

• Immediate steps HR, legal, payroll, and operations teams should take

Tune in to understand what these rules mean for your organisation and how to prepare effectively.

#Policycast #LabourCodes #LabourLaw #HRCompliance #WorkplaceReforms

India’s credit risk framework is evolving, are banks ready for the shift?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Jatin Kalra, Partner, CFO Advisory, Grant Thornton Bharat, breaks down the RBI’s final directions on the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework and Effective Interest Rate. He explores how this forward-looking, risk-sensitive approach will impact provisioning, capital planning, and overall financial strategy.

Listen to gain practical insights on navigating this transformative change in India’s banking sector.

#PolicyCast #CreditRisk #FinancialStrategy #RegulatoryUpdates #ECL #RiskManagement

How is India shifting from transfer pricing disputes to upfront certainty?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Deepak Ranka, Chartered Accountant, Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, shares 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.

#PolicyCast #TransferPricing #TaxPolicy #Podcast #Taxation #DirectTax

How is RBI reshaping the ECB framework to make offshore borrowing more accessible?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast podcast series, Riaz Thingna, Partner, Tax, decodes the 2026 relaxations under the External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) framework, what has changed, why it matters, and how it could influence funding strategies across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and M&A.

Key highlights of the discussion:

• Expanded borrower and lender base, widening access to global capital

• Rationalised borrowing limits and simplified maturity structures

• Shift towards market-linked pricing with removal of all-in-cost ceilings

• Consolidation of ECB regulations into a single, streamlined framework

• Greater clarity on end-use, including defined pathways for real estate development

Tune in for practical insights on navigating the evolving ECB landscape and aligning funding strategies with the new regulatory framework.

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#PolicyCast #ECB #ExternalCommercialBorrowings #RBI #CorporateFinance #CrossBorderFinancing #CapitalMarkets

India’s insolvency framework is poised for a landmark reform. Are you ready?

Tune in to get a quick update. In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Surendra Raj, Partner, Debt & Special Situations, explores the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 and how it strengthens India’s resolution ecosystem, marking a shift towards a more time-bound, creditor-driven, and commercially focused insolvency regime while addressing delays and procedural uncertainties.

Listen in to understand how these reforms are reshaping insolvency resolution and strengthening confidence in India’s regulatory framework.

#PolicyCast #IBC #Insolvency #CorporateLaw #Governance #Podcast

Why is helium emerging as a strategic commodity in today’s geopolitical landscape?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Sourav Mitra, Partner, Oil & Gas, explores how helium is indispensable across sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, aerospace, and advanced research, with no viable substitutes amidst West Asia conflicts.

The episode covers:

• Why helium is a critical and non-renewable resource

• How global supply remains highly concentrated and fragile

• The impact of geopolitical disruptions on pricing and availability

• What this means for global supply chains and India’s import dependence

Tune in to understand how helium is shaping strategic, economic, and geopolitical priorities worldwide.

#Helium #GlobalSupplyChains #EnergySecurity #Semiconductors #CommodityMarkets #PolicyCast