Our experts

We are a team of qualified consulting and industry-experienced professionals comprising company secretaries, law graduates, and chartered accountants, who focus on providing a spectrum of end-to-end compliance and consulting solutions coupled with a robust compliance monitoring system to ensure zero-defect secretarial compliances and help you meet your strategic objectives.

We provide comprehensive compliance solutions

  • We focus on the overhaul of the entire compliance machinery of the organisation through evaluation of the applicable statutory obligation, monitoring of adequate governance controls, reporting and providing ongoing support.

    We provide solutions on various aspects of corporate secretarial compliance, FEMA, FCRA and Labour law.

    Our specialists work as your extended team to ensure zero-defect secretarial compliances and help you meet your strategic objectives.

Our Compliance and Secretarial Services

Demat360: Dematerialisation of securities

Grant Thornton Bharat offers comprehensive assistance for dematerialising securities. From compliance review to consulting services, our team guides businesses through the complex process, optimising operations and enhancing investor confidence in the transition to digital formats.

Demat360: Dematerialisation of securities

Grant Thornton Bharat offers comprehensive assistance for dematerialising securities. From compliance review to consulting services, our team guides businesses through the complex process, optimising operations and enhancing investor confidence in the transition to digital formats.

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What we do

Corporate Secretarial Services

Compliance and corporate governance are the current norms coupled with the statutory requirement of being fully compliant. With an ever-evolving regulatory framework, risks need to be mitigated. We assist in creating a synergy ensuring zero defect compliance.

Grant Thornton Compliance Management Solution (GTCMS)

The RBI, through its circular dated 31 January 2024, has sought all the regulated entities to carry out a comprehensive review of their existing internal compliance tracking and monitoring processes, and institute necessary changes to existing systems or implement new systems latest by 30 June 2024.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Our dedicated team of committed professionals ensures zero-defect and timely SEBI compliances to help you meet your strategic objectives.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Services

FCRA registration is mandatory for acquiring contributions or grants from foreign sources. Regulation of foreign financing has paved way for stringent compliance. We assist in FCRA registration services and other related compliances..

Case Study

Case Study

1.
Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary, Secretarial and FEMA...
A reputed MNC required support in entity setup in India. End to end support and guidance from our field experts ensured in smooth set up and operation of the wholly owned subsidiary. Our extended services on corporate secretarial and FEMA...
2.
Compliance health check- Secretarial and FEMA
An Indian conglomerate was facing challenges in reporting corporate governance compliance and was required to scale up compliance mechanism commensurate to its size and operations. Our support in conducting review on the compliance...
Case study

Case study

1.
Compliance Health Check Under Labour Laws
An MNC was facing challenges with respect to monitoring and adherence to all the applicable laws in India. With our support in review of their existing legal standing vis-à-vis required standards, the company could prioritise the actions...
2.
FCRA
A non-profit entity required support in adhering to compliances and advisory on receipt of foreign financing. Our support on compliance, advisory and diagnostic review in relation to applicable laws helped in achieving their business...

    Our Insights

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    Governance Insight Volume I

    Thought leadership

    Our launch edition of Governance Insight elaborates and discusses key corporate governance disclosures as boards rely on unconventional means of engagements.

    11 Nov 2020

    Independent directors as pillars of good governance

    Thought leadership

    Corporate governance has taken centre stage in India due to the extent and propensity of risks in the present business environment and the case for enhanced governance mechanisms being echoed from regulators and stakeholders alike. In this scenario, it is imperative for businesses to reconsider their governance mechanisms and not treat the subject as merely a check-in-the-box exercise. The agenda of ethics, compliance and crisis management requires boards to act swiftly, and independent directors play an integral part in the process.

    17 Feb 2020

    Corporate governance practices review 2019

    Thought leadership

    The findings of a survey we conducted in association with CII on corporate governance practices in companies, regulatory requirements and the future of corporate governance.

    20 Nov 2019
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      Our resources

      PurpleBoard

      We simplify corporate secretarial compliance with automation, real-time tracking, secure access, and streamlined governance workflows.

      Revamping the Trading Plan under Insider Trading Regulations

      The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made significant amendments to the Insider Trading Regulations, aiming to facilitate and increase the adoption of Trading Plan, enhancing regulatory effectiveness and ensuring a level playing field for market participants. Grant Thornton Bharat offers insights into the amendments, along with the rationale provided in the SEBI Consultation Paper.

      Compliance with Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) rules

      The MCA has intensified enforcement of SBO rules, imposing penalties on non-compliant firms. We assist in structure analysis, owner verification, and compliance