In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore how India-based Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the Retail and Consumer Products (CPG) sector are evolving from cost-efficiency hubs to strategic value creators.

Arpit Dharma, Partner, Business Consulting, EY India and Aniket Deshpande, Partner, Global Business Services, EY India discuss how GCCs are now powering core business functions such as merchandising, supply chain, store operations and customer experience. The conversation also delves into the growing impact of analytics, AI and emerging agentic capabilities in transforming decision-making and driving scalable outcomes.

They further highlight the shift toward differentiated talent strategies, stronger enterprise integration and how GCCs are increasingly influencing global business decisions.

Tune in to understand how Retail and CPG GCCs are shaping the future becoming AI-native, outcome-driven and deeply embedded within enterprise strategy.

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Parag Mehta, Partner, Strategy and Transactions, EY India, shares his perspectives on how purchase price allocation (PPA) is increasingly becoming a strategic consideration in mergers and acquisitions, rather than just a post‑deal compliance requirement. He discusses the role of PPA under Ind AS 103 and how allocation choices can significantly influence future earnings, balance‑sheet outcomes, tax positions, and investor perceptions.

Tune in to this conversation to understand how a well‑thought‑through, defensible purchase price allocation can support long‑term value creation and strengthen decision‑making across the M&A lifecycle.

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In this episode of EY.ai Unplugged – Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, Anurag Gupta, Leader, EY‑Parthenon India, shares his perspectives on how organizations at different stages of AI maturity can harness AI to drive meaningful business outcomes. He highlights the critical importance of AI‑ready data, robust governance frameworks, and clearly defined transformation roadmaps, while also addressing key considerations around building versus buying AI capabilities.

The conversation explores how organizations can move from isolated productivity gains to scalable, enterprise‑level impact, and why AI represents a unique opportunity to reimagine operating models, decision‑making, and future growth.

Tune in to our latest conversation to understand what it takes to unlock AI’s full potential and scale AI‑led transformation with confidence.

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In our latest episode, we explore what it takes to build and scale future‑ready innovation hubs, as Global Capability Centers (GCCs) evolve into strategic drivers of business and technology transformation.

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Aman Dutta, Partner, Business Consulting, EY India, speaks with Varsha Singh, Vice President and Director, bp Business Solutions, bp group, on establishing and scaling a multifunctional business and technology hub during a period of significant disruption. Varsha shares insights on the importance of resilience, trust‑building, and stakeholder confidence, along with deliberate investments in deep capability, culture, and leadership to move beyond traditional delivery models.

Listen to our latest conversation on how GCCs are redefining their role as innovation and transformation hubs for global enterprises.

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In our latest episode, we explore how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India are evolving from cost‑efficient delivery units into strategic capability and innovation partners for global enterprises.

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Priyanka Gupta, Partner, People Consulting, EY India, shares insights on the maturity journey of GCCs and the critical shifts reshaping their role within global organizations. The conversation highlights how talent depth, differentiated employee value propositions, end‑to‑end product ownership, and closer integration with enterprise strategy are becoming essential for the success of next‑generation GCCs.

Listen to our latest conversation on how India‑based GCCs are redefining value creation and enterprise relevance.

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In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, a part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Rohit Pandarkar, Partner, Technology Consulting at EY India, discusses how Agentic AI is moving beyond traditional automation to reshape enterprise workflows, public-facing services and the broader digital ecosystem.

Explore how Agentic AI is moving beyond automation to reshape enterprise workflows, public services and the broader digital ecosystem.

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In this episode, Kapil Bansal, Partner, Energy Transition and Decarbonization at EY‑Parthenon India, shares insights on the growing importance of ferrous scrap as a strategic resource for Indian steelmakers in their decarbonization journey.

The discussion explores how increased scrap adoption can help steel companies reduce reliance on carbon‑intensive raw materials, lower emissions, manage cost volatility, and support India’s ambitious steel capacity expansion plans. Kapil also delves into the challenges of India’s fragmented and largely informal scrap ecosystem, highlighting the role of technology, formalization, and traceability in unlocking value and enabling credible low‑carbon steel production.

Tune in to understand the policy, procurement, and partnership shifts required to build a resilient, circular, and low‑carbon domestic steel ecosystem, and how ferrous scrap can serve as a critical enabler of India’s energy transition.

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Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India and how recent tax and regulatory reforms are shaping their growth.

In this episode of the EY India podcast, our experts explore how GCCs are transforming from cost centers into strategic hubs for technology, innovation and high‑value global operations. The conversation highlights enhanced tax clarity, updated safe harbour rules, streamlined APA timelines, GST reforms, and extended incentives that are strengthening India’s position as a preferred destination for GCCs.

Tune in to understand what these changes mean for organizations setting up or scaling GCCs in India, and the key considerations around scalability, regulatory certainty, tax incentives and location strategy.

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Welcome to the EY India Finance Transformation Podcast series!

Join us for a conversation with Varun Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Jubilant Ingrevia, as he shares how the finance function is moving beyond traditional reporting to deliver real‑time, data‑driven insights in the life sciences sector.

In this episode, Sardul Seth, Partner and CHS Consulting Leader, EY India, and Abhinav Johri, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India, discuss how CFOs are leveraging data, AI and GenAI to enable better pricing, forecasting and strategic decision‑making in a regulated environment.

Tune in to explore practical AI use cases in finance, the foundations required for GenAI adoption, and how CFOs can scale AI initiatives with the right governance and discipline.

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Join us in conversation with Abhishek Sen, Partner, People Consulting, EY India as he shares insights on the forces reshaping compensation.

In this episode of EY India Insights podcast, we explore how compensation models are evolving from role‑based structures to skill‑led, performance‑driven and data‑enabled rewards frameworks.

Listen to our podcast on compensation models evolving from role‑based structures to skill‑led, performance‑driven and data‑enabled rewards frameworks.

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