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.
India’s consumer and retail sector is experiencing a renewed period of strategic investments, marked by active participation across food and beverage, personal care and e-commerce segments.
The automotive and mobility sector in India is experiencing a pivotal phase, shaped by a shift towards electrification, technological advancement and strategic market expansion
The Indian consumer sector stands at the cusp of exponential growth, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, increasing internet penetration, and a young, aspirational population embracing digital lifestyles.
The world's supply chains are on the move—and this time, it's not just about cost or efficiency. It's about trust, traceability, and the rules. With the US doubling down on tariffs against China but pressing pause on new reciprocal measures, a rare window has opened for economies like India to stake their claim in the next phase of global trade.
UPI has redefined digital payments in India, becoming the backbone of the country's financial ecosystem. Launched in 2016, UPI was designed as a unified platform supporting peer-to-peer (P2P) and peer-to-merchant (P2M) transactions from the outset.
India's fintech ecosystem has rapidly evolved into one of the world's most dynamic and innovative markets. India is home to over 10,000 fintech companies, making it the third-largest fintech ecosystem globally.
The reciprocal tariff measures imposed by the United States (US) Government under the presidency of Donald Trump have significantly reshaped the trade landscape between the US and the rest of the world, including India.
The latest edition of the Dealtracker highlights a strong start to 2025, marked by multi-year highs in deal volumes and values across mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
The April 2025 edition of the Grant Thornton Bharat Monthly Tax Bulletin captures key developments under the direct taxes, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and FEMA, for March 2025.
The April edition of the GST Compendium highlights significant policy shifts and judicial developments shaping India’s tax environment.
The March 2025 edition of our Labour Law Insights covers our regular labour law updates in various states, EPFO updates and important judgements.
From imports to Made-in-India: Why localising EV manufacturing is key
The digital landscape is evolving faster than ever, with gen AI playing a pivotal role in reshaping industries across the globe.
Road safety is a shared responsibility of the government, the civil society (NGOs, academia, youth), and the private sector.
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, co-lending has emerged as a key enabler of credit expansion in India, facilitating partnerships between banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to extend credit more efficiently to underserved segments.
The inaugural edition of our Sustainability Report 2023-24 marks a significant milestone in our journey towards integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into our core business operations.