The technology industry has experienced a swift evolution, replacing conventional business structures and fostering unparalleled growth opportunities for technology and digital enterprises in recent times. This has translated into significant business expansions, heightened investor funding, and a multitude of mergers and acquisitions.

Despite encountering challenges such as revenue fluctuations and concerns about digital trust and cybersecurity, talent acquisition, and valuation volatility, the tech industry benefits from regulatory backing and government-driven initiatives. It is advancing with deep-tech innovations, artificial intelligence, Gen AI, robotics, space technology, and other breakthroughs, resulting in massive startup proliferation and the ability to overcome obstacles for sustained progress.

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Union Budget 2025

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    Technology Dealtracker: Q1 2026

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    The technology deal environment in early 2026 reflects a structural recalibration in capital deployment and strategic intent.

    29 Apr 2026

    Pre-Budget expectations 2026

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    Explore Grant Thornton Bharat’s pre-Budget 2026 insights across sectors including automotive, banking, technology, infrastructure, healthcare, taxation, and investment priorities shaping India’s economic, regulatory, and policy landscape.

    01 Feb 2026

    Union Budget 2026: A blueprint for full-stack technology economy

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    Union Budget 2026–27 marks a structural turning point for India’s technology economy. Rather than approaching technology through isolated sectoral incentives, the Budget articulates a connected national strategy that treats technology as core economic infrastructure.

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      Sale of a data and cloud firm to global analytics company

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      Problem statement
      Sought growth and M&A options, but lacked preparation for the business sale process. They also had multiple entities without a central financial and operational database.
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      Our Solution
      We assisted in gathering critical information to preparing for business, financial and other diligences to final closure, and support on transaction tax structuring. We developed a transaction strategy and our extensive network and...
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      Impact
      The sale allowed the client to become part of a larger global enterprise with access to a range of new clients, while the buyer filled a gap in its service portfolio in data engineering and big data with a focus on the fintech industry.
      IPO advisory with US GAAP reporting and transaction tax help

      IPO advisory with US GAAP reporting and transaction tax...

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      Problem statement
      A leading global AI company was preparing for an IPO in the US. However, their financial statements were prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and they needed support to transition to US Generally Accepted...
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      Our Solution
      We provided transaction tax review, financial reporting support, and assistance in transitioning to US GAAP. Our team assisted the client in preparing historical financial statements and pro forma financial information, streamlining...
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      Impact
      The company successfully aligned its financials with US GAAP standards, ensuring readiness for an IPO. Our contributions streamlined the financial preparation process and methodology, enabling the timely creation of financial statements.
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      Buy-side diligence for 15+ cross-border deals, US tax aid

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      Problem statement
      A global technology services company based in India wanted an integrated team to provide financial due diligence support for its inorganic expansion strategy across multiple countries. The company also required a team for US tax compliance...
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      Our solution
      As their trusted advisors, we provided financial due diligence support for over 15 cross-border deals. Our integrated US tax team helped with tax advisory support.
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      Impact
      Our approach enabled the company in evaluating potential acquisitions, closing M&A deals, and filing US tax returns in a timely manner.
      Merger advisory for two tech services majors

      Merger advisory for two tech services majors

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      Problem statement
      The merger of two leading tech services companies presented typical challenges such as timelines, relative evaluation of the companies, and various regulatory guidelines applicable for listed company mergers.
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      Our solution
      We assembled a sector-focused and multidisciplinary team to provide integrated transaction advisory support. The team covered due diligence, valuation, tax, and regulatory aspects to present recommendations to the Board of Directors.
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      Impact
      The merged entity is now listed on the stock exchange in India.
      Advisory for cloud startup and NASDAQ-listed cyber firm

      Advisory for cloud startup and NASDAQ-listed cyber firm

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      Problem statement
      A cloud security start-up sought financial advisory support for a sale process.
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      Our solution
      We provided end-to-end financial advisory support to facilitate the sale process and deal closure. Our team of experts across accounting advisory and tax assisted the company at various stages of the deal.
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      Impact
      As a result, the client was able to complete the M&A deal within stipulated timelines and merge with a global leader in cybersecurity space.
      Implementation of Oracle ERP across 6 countries, 10 entities

      Implementation of Oracle ERP across 6 countries, 10...

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      Problem statement
      A leading fintech firm in India faced several challenges due to its acquisitions and massive scale of growth. The company struggled with managing a heterogeneous mix of disparate accounting and supply chain systems, resulting in delays in...
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      Our solution
      Our team engaged in a fast-tracked Oracle Fusion rollout transformation programme to standardise processes, reduce manual intervention, and streamline statutory reporting across countries. The system was designed and deployed to make...
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      Impact
      In just three months, Oracle Fusion solutions were deployed across six countries, ensuring every single localisation and taxation requirement was addressed via a 'single source of truth' system. The successful implementation enabled...

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