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A stable start marked deal activity in the Indian real estate sector, with investors favouring measured capital deployment amid a relatively uncertain macro environment.
Analyse M&A and investment activity in India’s financial services sector for Q1 2026, with insights on banking, fintech, deal trends and evolving market dynamics.
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.
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.
In the latest PolicyCast episode, Riaz Thingna, Partner, Tax, Regulatory & Finance Consulting, highlights key updates that corporates must consider while filing ITR for FY 2024–25.
Discover how AI is transforming cybersecurity with faster threat detection, automated responses, and smarter analytics. Learn about AI security challenges, data privacy, ethical governance, and industry applications in finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, plus best practices for building resilient AI-driven defenses.
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.
Grant Thornton Bharat partnered with a state rural livelihoods mission to create women-led homestays across 200+ blocks. From feasibility and training to compliance, branding, and market linkages, the initiative diversified incomes, empowered SHGs, preserved heritage, and promoted sustainable rural tourism.
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.
#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.
A government-backed initiative with Grant Thornton Bharat enabled farmers and SHGs to access markets, credit, and digital platforms, creating scalable rural growth and sustainable livelihoods.
India and Japan have evolved their relationship into a strong, strategic partnership focused on shared growth and prosperity. This alliance is built on a foundation of economic collaboration, cultural resonance, spiritual connection, and centuries-old civilisational ties. Together, the two nations have made significant strides in navigating the challenges of globalisation and technological change, further deepening their mutual bond.