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India’s pharma and healthcare sector remained active in Q3 2026 as organisations advanced consolidation, regional expansion and capability-building agendas.

The tax and regulatory environment continues to evolve rapidly, with significant developments on both federal and state fronts. To keep you ahead of these developments, we present the October 2026 edition of the Grant Thornton Bharat Monthly US Tax Bulletin.

Financial confidence is rising among working Indians. But confidence does not always mean resilience. Slow income growth, high living costs, and reliance on salaries make many people vulnerable to financial shocks.

The consumer and retail sector saw investors become more selective in Q3 2026, with capital favouring differentiated brands, category leaders and scalable business models. Public markets emerged as an important funding avenue, while premiumisation remained a key investment theme across consumer segments. The Q3 2026 edition of the Consumer and Retail Dealtracker analyses deal activity across M&A, private equity, venture capital and public markets, and highlights the trends influencing investment decisions across the sector.

The latest edition of the Quarterly GAAP Bulletin summarises significant accounting, auditing, and regulatory updates, compiled to meet the needs of dynamic Indian businesses.

India’s real estate sector continued to attract investor interest in Q3 2026, driven by domestic participation, private equity investments and demand for income-generating assets. Investors remained focused on quality opportunities across key segments, supporting transaction activity despite a selective investment environment.

In Episode 5 of IPO Access, Karan Marwah, Partner and Capital Markets Advisory Leader, speaks with Priyanka Gulati, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat, about the leadership, people and governance considerations that shape a company's transition to public markets.

The current conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted one of the world's most critical energy and maritime corridors: the Strait of Hormuz.

India's automotive sector recorded strong deal activity in Q3 2026, driven by higher M&A activity, increased private equity investment and renewed capital markets fundraising. Investors continued to back electrification, mobility platforms and automotive technology businesses, reinforcing confidence in the sector's long-term growth prospects.

India's labour law framework continues to evolve through Labour Code implementation, social security expansion and significant judicial developments.

The September edition of Purple Insights highlights key regulatory developments across corporate affairs, securities law and compliance frameworks.

Grant Thornton Bharat’s PolicyCast is your window into policy, tax, and regulatory developments. Each episode features expert perspectives on issues that matter to businesses, individuals, and the wider economy.

This India IPO market report reviews IPO trends in India during H1 FY27. After a relatively soft start, the market rebounded sharply in Q2 FY27. Mainboard IPO fundraising in India reached INR 844 billion in H1 FY27, making it the strongest first half on record. Strong domestic liquidity, improving investor appetite and a rapidly expanding issuer pipeline supported the rebound.

The current conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted one of the world's most critical energy and maritime corridors: the Strait of Hormuz.

Introducing CFO Radar, Grant Thornton Bharat’s new podcast with leaders shaping India’s businesses.

In this special episode of IPO Access, Karan Marwah, Partner and Capital Markets Advisory Leader, is joined by Richard Rekhy, Vice Chairman, Grant Thornton Bharat, for a conversation on building boards that go well beyond meeting governance requirements.