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How the DPDP Act shapes India’s AI ecosystem through stronger privacy, governance, and responsible innovation.

On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, a bold and visionary roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 was unveiled. With a resolute emphasis on self reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment, the Hon’ble Prime Minister underscored the nation’s transformation—from a dependent economy to a globally confident, technologically empowered, and economically resilient powerhouse.

Explore how RBI’s ECL framework introduces a forward-looking risk language, transforming credit assessment, governance, pricing, and capital strength for Indian banks.

India has activated the DPDP Act with phased compliance, new rules, and a Data Protection Board. Businesses must strengthen data governance and prepare for stricter oversight over the next 18 months.

India’s financial system shows that governance—not just capital or liquidity—defines true stability. Regulators like RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI are embedding accountability, transparency, and board oversight at the core of financial resilience.

Eight years! That’s how long it has finally taken for the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to become operational since the launch of GST in 2017. It has been a journey marked by anticipation, deliberation, and judicial scrutiny.

Rewiring services under GST 2.0

Discover how organisations can optimise Kubernetes deployments across AKS, EKS, and GKE with insights from Grant Thornton Bharat. The article explores key challenges in architecture, security, and operations while outlining best practices for scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-native Kubernetes environments.

Data analytics in 2025 is transforming with AI, real-time insights, and global regulations like GDPR and DPDPA 2023. Grant Thornton Bharat explores the top trends in data management, privacy, and compliance — and strategies to scale analytics securely, ethically, and efficiently.

As CSR in India marks a decade, Abhishek Tripathi, Partner – ESG Consulting, Grant Thornton Bharat, reflects on the key enablers, persistent gaps, and emerging opportunities. The piece explores evolving CSR rules, spending trends, and the path forward for aligning corporate responsibility with sustainable development goals.

India’s festive auto market is undergoing a major transformation in 2025, driven by GST 2.0 tax reforms, rising hybrid adoption, and safety-conscious consumers. Grant Thornton Bharat’s pan-India survey of 2,800 respondents highlights new buyer behaviour—where affordability, digital engagement, and tech integration shape decisions. As hybrids outpace petrol and EVs, and premiumisation gains traction, OEMs must realign product, digital, and financing strategies to meet evolving mobility expectations.

India’s carbon market goes live with its first Article 6.2 agreement with Japan under the Paris Agreement. The deal enables cross-border carbon trading, green investment, and technology transfer — marking a major milestone in India’s climate strategy.

Friction-less payments enable the growth of the economy through increased velocity of transactions. Biometric enabled authentication is a step in that direction, and we should be able to see the impact of the growth in the coming months. So just smile and pay away.

India’s mid-market firms are leading the global shift toward sustainability. According to Grant Thornton Bharat’s IBR Q2 2025, 79% plan to boost sustainability investments—driving competitiveness, ESG maturity, and long-term growth.

India’s Online Gaming Rules 2025 create a new regulatory framework to legitimise gaming, curb money games, and protect users, marking a major shift in India’s digital economy.

Explore how India’s Global Capability Centres are transforming into cyber-resilient powerhouses, powered by AI, automation, and strong government policies fostering secure digital growth.