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.
Discover how Delhi’s healthcare system is evolving, insights from Grant Thornton Bharat on infrastructure gaps, investment needs, and policy focus.
Discover how mid-market businesses can seize global trade opportunities in 2025. Explore a five-point action plan to navigate economic uncertainty, leverage new trade agreements and outpace larger competitors in a shifting global economy.
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A deep dive into the SEBI June 2025 ESG guidelines and their impact on India's ESG bond market
A leading SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) engaged with Grant Thornton Bharat to automate its tax computation and reporting processes. By replacing manual calculations with a customised automation tool, the client achieved 100% accuracy, reduced compliance risks, and significantly lowered operational costs.
In an era of rapid digital transformation, bill payments systems are emerging as critical infrastructure for inclusive financial ecosystems. India’s Bharat Connect—developed under NPCI’s guidance—exemplifies a secure, scalable, and interoperable solution that simplifies online bill payments and enhances consumer convenience.
This Financial Services Dealtracker Q2 2025 edition provides insights into deal volumes, investment trends, and sectoral movements that shaped the quarter’s performance.
This deal redefines trade as a platform for long-term collaboration and investment in talent, innovation, digital governance, and sustainable development.
The report outlines how businesses are aligning with investor expectations through integrated models, sustainable practices, and digital scalability.
Inflation eased, but demand stayed uneven. Premium categories grew selectively, while mass-market products faced pressure.
The Indian aviation sector is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, emerging as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.
A leading textile manufacturer engaged our cloud-native engineering expertise to build a real-time quality monitoring platform, enabling faster root-cause analysis and stronger customer confidence.
A growing real estate startup engaged our cloud migration services to modernise its ageing on-premises infrastructure, eliminate hardware risks, and enable future-ready capabilities.
The report also highlights outbound strategic activity and the role of technology in operational transformation.
The report captures sector-wise shifts, investor alignment with scalable and tech-integrated models, and emerging preferences in early-stage innovation.
AI-powered climate models today predict weather anomalies, track icebergs, monitor carbon emissions, and identify sources of pollution with astonishing accuracy