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October 29, 2025 SEBI’s RPT Standards: Governance Meets Business Ease in Indian Markets
In this compelling episode, Giridhar Sanjeevi, Former EVP and CFO, Indian Hotels Company Limited, and Bhupendra Kothari, Partner, Deloitte India, unpack the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) newly revised Minimum Industry Standards for Related Party Transactions (RPTs). They discuss how harmonising governance practices is not just a regulatory necessity but a strategic enabler for enhancing ease of doing business in India.
The conversation explores the risks of over-regulation acting as a deterrent to business growth and highlights the importance of simplifying approval processes and promoting uniform disclosures for audit committees and shareholders. Striking the right balance between transparency, investor protection, and operational efficiency is key to fostering a governance environment that supports both compliance and competitiveness.
Tune in to explore how SEBI’s evolving RPT framework is paving the way for smarter governance, while reinforcing trust and transparency across India’s capital markets.

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October 24, 2025 Digitising Corporate Governance: Achieving Gold Standards Through Harmonising Regulations and Technology
Join Giridhar Sanjeevi, Former EVP and CFO, Indian Hotels Company Limited, and Bhupendra Kothari, Partner, Deloitte India, as they explore the evolving landscape of corporate governance in the digital age and how harmonising RPT regulations plays a key role in achieving gold standards of Corporate Governance.
A key focus of the conversation is the harmonisation of related party transactions regulations — a critical area to reduce complexities and ensure alignment of reporting requirements across the regulations.
Also, as regulatory expectations rise, digital processes are becoming essential for maintaining trust and integrity across corporate ecosystems. As organizations strive for greater transparency, accountability, and agility, technology is no longer just an enabler—it’s a strategic imperative. From AI-driven compliance to real-time boardroom insights, our speakers unpack how digital tools are redefining governance frameworks and helping companies set new benchmarks for excellence.
Tune in to discover how embracing technology can elevate governance from good to gold.

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October 16, 2025 Corporate Governance in Start-ups: The Role of Promoters in creating a Related Party Governance Framework
In this episode, Giridhar Sanjeevi and Bhupendra Kothari explore why strong corporate governance is no longer exclusive to large enterprises—it’s the bedrock of sustainable growth for startups.
From building investor confidence to ensuring ethical decision-making and stakeholder protection, governance is a strategic imperative. They unpack how robust frameworks enable startups to scale responsibly, stay compliant, and maintain transparency.
Tune in to hear from the presenters how governance is the compass that ensures startups innovate with integrity, scale with purpose, and lead with lasting impact.

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September 25, 2025 Rethinking boardroom oversight: Independent directors and the governance framework of Related Party Transactions
In this episode, Giridhar Sanjeevi sparked fresh thinking on why corporate governance must be front and center for every business today. He highlighted how investors are now holding companies to ever-higher governance standards, making transparency and accountability the new currency of trust and value creation. With much emphasis on growing influence of audit committees and vital role of independent directors as the true custodians of trust in modern capital markets, robust corporate governance has become indispensable for safeguarding stakeholder interests and sustaining investor confidence.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how the governance landscape is rapidly evolving—and why it’s a non-negotiable for every organization aiming to lead.

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March 13, 2025 2025 Tax Reform: Pillar Two (UTPR and QDMTT)
With the 2025 tax reform proposals, Japan is set to introduce both the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) and the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT), building on the existing Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) to align with the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax framework.
In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Brian Douglas and Yu Inagaki break down the key implications of the UTPR and QDMTT and discuss how multinational companies operating in Japan can prepare for these new rules and filing requirements.
The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.
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March 12, 2025 Navigating the Global Trade Environment
With global trade policies evolving rapidly, businesses worldwide must navigate new trade measures and tariffs that could impact their operations.
In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Takuma Yamamoto discusses recent developments in global trade and customs, sharing his insights on how multinational companies in Japan can stay ahead of regulatory changes and mitigate potential trade risks using Trade Compass (Link : https://www.deloittetradecompass.com/) , a web-based tool that helps companies optimize trade agreements like FTAs and make informed strategic decisions.
To learn more about DT GTA & Technologies Co., Ltd’s service offerings, please visit https://www2.deloitte.com/jp/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/tax/dtgtat.html
The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.
If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb

9 min
February 18, 2025 2025 Tax Reform Proposals
The 2025 tax reform includes various proposals to put more cash into he hands of consumers and encourage consumers to invest their savings. On the corporate side, the reform proposes to increase the corporate tax rate by almost a full percentage point to fund Japan’s plan to strengthen its self defense capabilities. If enacted, this increase, along with changes to accounting for operating leases, will require companies to update their tax accounting calculations. Also, the proposals show Japan’s determination to implement all aspects of the OECD’s global minimum tax (or Pillar 2) initiative with the introduction of the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax and the Under Taxed Profits Rule.
In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Brian Douglas, managing director, walks through some of the key provisions of the tax reform proposal impacting foreign multinationals.
The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.
If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb

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December 20, 2024 Customs audits: What to expect and when
Based on data released by the Japanese Customs Authority (JCA) in November 2024, over 3,500 Japanese importers were audited in the most recent administrative year to 30 June 2024, with over JPY 6 billion of penalties and interest imposed. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Naoyuki Kano, managing director, discusses some of the key trends relating to audits by the JCA, and what a business importing goods into Japan can expect if they receive notification of an upcoming audit.
The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.
If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb

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November 08, 2024 Optimizing tax operations—evolving challenges require innovative solutions
Foreign multinational enterprises operating in Japan must react to a number of issues that make it increasingly challenging to deliver tax operations internally in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
A shrinking talent pool of qualified personnel is exacerbated by the need for bilingual practitioners who are equipped to work in international business environments. In addition, rapid technological advances and a constantly evolving regulatory landscape require significant investment, putting pressure on companies to allocate additional resources to information technology, and employee training.
These challenges are leading companies to re-evaluate traditional approaches to managing tax functions and to seek out more sustainable and efficient solutions. They need to ensure they have access to the right expertise, technology, and resources to navigate this complex landscape effectively.
In this episode of The Japan Perspective, David Bickle, partner in Deloitte Japan’s Business Tax Services group, discusses some of these challenges for companies operating in Japan. In particular, the Tax Operate model, and the cost and efficiency considerations confronting CFOs and tax directors responsible for procuring the capability to deliver tax operations in the current business climate.
The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.
If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb

17 min
October 18, 2024 Navigating the Japanese incentives landscape
The Japanese government has earmarked foreign direct investment as critical for economic growth, announcing a goal of JPY 100 trillion of foreign direct investment by 2030, and offering incentives and subsidies to foreign companies at both the national and local level.
Designated specific areas for strategic support include tax incentives and subsidies related to investments in carbon neutrality, large-scale investments in certain regional areas by small and medium-sized enterprises, and investments related to innovation. Although some of these tax incentives and subsidies to encourage investment have been available for a number of years, the utilization rate among foreign companies generally has been low.
In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Masaaki Miura, partner in Deloitte Japan’s Gi3 (Global Investment and Innovation Incentives) group, discusses the grants and incentives landscape in Japan, Deloitte Japan’s Incentive Insights tool (Link : https://japan-incentive-insights.deloitte.jp), and some options for foreign companies looking to benefit from the available incentives.
The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.
If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb

8 min

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