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The June 2026 edition of the Grant Thornton Bharat Monthly Tax Bulletin provides a concise summary of key developments in direct taxes, FEMA, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes for May 2026.
The June 2026 edition of our GST Compendium analyses key judicial pronouncements, advance rulings, customs updates, GSTN enhancements, and direct tax developments influencing compliance obligations and tax positions.
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COP30 revealed major gaps in global climate action, with unresolved fossil-fuel commitments and financing challenges. India called for integrity, equity and urgent reforms to restore credibility in global climate governance.
Discover how evolving regulations, risk-based supervision and RegTech are shaping compliance, innovation and resilience in India’s financial sector.
Compliance isn’t just a checklist—it’s the foundation of trust. As part of GT Risk Week 2025, our podcast on 'Building Regulatory Credibility' featured our leader, Vishal Narula, along with industry experts.
Compliance isn’t just a checklist—it’s the foundation of trust. As part of GT Risk Week 2025, our podcast on 'Building Regulatory Credibility' featured our leader, Vishal Narula, along with industry experts.
How the DPDP Act shapes India’s AI ecosystem through stronger privacy, governance, and responsible innovation.
How do we protect trust when innovation moves faster than security? As part of GT Risk Week 2025, our leader, Akshay Garkel, joins esteemed industry experts to share powerful insights.
India’s global capability centers (GCCs) are no longer just support hubs—they are driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth for global enterprises. With over 1,900 GCCs employing more than 1.6 million professionals, India has firmly established itself as a global powerhouse for capability building.
How ready is your organisation for the first 72 hours of a cyber incident? As part of GT Risk Week 2025, Kush Wadhwa, joined by industry experts from BFSI, IT, and manufacturing, hosted a podcast sharing actionable insights on 'Incident Response: The First 72 Hours'.
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.
The November 2025 edition of the Grant Thornton Bharat Monthly US Tax Bulletin provides a concise summary of recent key developments in federal and state taxes in the US.
November 2025 marked a significant milestone for India’s deal environment, reflecting strong momentum across mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
India’s deal activity in October 2025 reflected strong momentum across mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and public listings.
As part of Grant Thornton Bharat’s Risk Week 2025, we are bringing you our latest podcast 'Mandate to Momentum – Navigating India’s Data Privacy Era'. In this episode, our leader, Akshay Garkel, along with industry experts, unpacks the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and its impact on businesses.
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 GST 2.0 reforms are reshaping the Indo-Japan automotive partnership through simplified tax structures, reduced rates, and EV incentives. The reforms enhance manufacturing competitiveness, liquidity, and consumer demand while driving job creation and investment. Supported by CEPA and bilateral innovation programmes, India and Japan are advancing sustainable mobility, smart manufacturing, and supply chain resilience—cementing India’s position as a global automotive hub.