The Economic Survey 2025-26 places the financial services sector at the centre of India’s growth–resilience trade-off, positioning it not merely as an intermediary of capital but as a strategic shock absorber in an increasingly volatile global environment. The survey’s core message is that India must “run a marathon and sprint at the same time” and has direct and layered implications for banks, NBFCs, insurers, asset managers, and capital market institutions.
As India prepares for a defining fiscal moment, the Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to set the tone for the country’s next growth cycle. At a time of shifting global dynamics and evolving domestic priorities, this Budget will be closely watched for clear signals on reform momentum, investment focus, and economic resilience.
Grant Thornton Bharat’s pre-budget 2026 survey report captures industry expectations on fiscal discipline, tax certainty, infrastructure investment, GST reforms, MSME growth, trade policy and clean-energy incentives.
#GTBharat’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.
The Quarterly GAAP Bulletin (July–September 2025) highlights key accounting, auditing, and regulatory changes impacting Indian businesses. It covers updates from Ind AS, IFRS, SEBI, RBI, and international boards, offering concise insights for finance professionals.
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.
Grant Thornton Bharat’s Festive Auto Survey 2025 decodes how policy reforms, GST 2.0, and evolving consumer aspirations are reshaping India’s car market. Explore insights on hybrids, premiumisation, and rural auto demand this festive season.
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.
The Q3 2025 edition of Grant Thornton Bharat’s Financial Services Dealtracker analyses key deal trends across M&A, PE, IPOs, and QIPs. It explores investor sentiment, fintech-led innovation, and regulatory signals influencing capital flows in banking, NBFCs, insurance, and asset management.
The Q3 2025 edition of Grant Thornton Bharat’s Financial Services Dealtracker analyses key deal trends across M&A, PE, IPOs, and QIPs. It explores investor sentiment, fintech-led innovation, and regulatory signals influencing capital flows in banking, NBFCs, insurance, and asset management.
#GTBharat’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 edition captures this momentum, highlighting the sector’s alignment with technology-led growth and service-oriented models.
The October 2025 edition of the Grant Thornton Bharat Monthly Tax Bulletin captures key developments under the direct taxes, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and FEMA, for September 2025.
India’s financial sector is entering a new phase of AI governance. With RBI’s FREE-AI framework and SEBI’s responsible AI approach, regulators are shaping a future where innovation meets accountability. This piece explores how policy, technology, and ethics are converging to create a responsible AI ecosystem across banking, capital markets, and insurance.
The October 2025 edition of the GST Compendium presents a comprehensive overview of the latest indirect tax reforms, with a particular focus on the implementation of GST 2.0 following the 56th GST Council meeting. This structural overhaul introduces a streamlined three-rate framework, rationalised service classifications, and procedural enhancements aimed at improving compliance certainty and operational efficiency across sectors.
Q3 2025 witnessed strong growth in India’s deal landscape, with robust M&A, PE, and IPO activity across sectors like manufacturing, automotive, and pharma. Grant Thornton Bharat’s Q3 Dealtracker 2025 provides a detailed analysis of transaction trends, investor sentiment, and cross-border activity shaping India’s dynamic deal ecosystem.
The September 2025 edition of our Labour Law Insights covers our regular labour law updates in various states, EPFO updates, important judgements as well as ESIC updates. In addition, we have provided our insights on each of the updates to help you take better decisions.
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.
The October 2025 edition of the GST Compendium presents a comprehensive overview of the latest indirect tax reforms, with a particular focus on the implementation of GST 2.0 following the 56th GST Council meeting. This structural overhaul introduces a streamlined three-rate framework, rationalised service classifications, and procedural enhancements aimed at improving compliance certainty and operational efficiency across sectors.