Business & Beyond

'Beyond the Screen' Ep 4 | Can India create the world's next generation of specialised talent?

What if India's biggest competitive advantage isn't technology, but talent? As AI reshapes industries and risk becomes a boardroom priority, are organisations building future-ready capabilities or simply adapting to change? In the fourth episode of our 'Beyond the Screen' podcast series, Ananay Jain, Partner and Media Industry Expert, Grant Thornton Bharat, speaks with Subhashish Nath, Founder & Dean, Global Risk Management Institute, on what it will take for India to move from being the world's back office to becoming its talent powerhouse. Key insights: • Why good risk management accelerates decision-making• Can India become a global talent hub?• AI's biggest opportunity and its hidden risks• Why industry and academia must work together• What future-ready leadership really looks like Watch the full episode. #BeyondTheScreen #AI #FutureOfWork #TalentIndustry #MediaAndEntertainment #RiskManagement #AVGC #Podcast

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Ep 46 | GST ITC reforms: What businesses need to know

When businesses comply but suppliers default, who bears the burden under GST? Input Tax Credit (ITC) disputes arising from supplier defaults have been a long-standing challenge under the GST framework. Proposed reforms could bring greater clarity and relief for bona fide taxpayers. In the latest episode of #GTBharat's PolicyCast, Manoj Mishra, Partner and Tax Controversy Management Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, discusses the changing ITC framework and the potential implications of these developments. Key areas covered: • Impact of supplier defaults on ITC eligibility • Balancing revenue protection with taxpayer certainty • Implications for disputes, working capital and compliance Tune in to understand what businesses should watch as GST regulations continue to take shape. #PolicyCast #GST #InputTaxCredit #IndirectTax #TaxReforms

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Ep 45 | What companies need to get right before Ind AS 118 takes effect

As financial reporting evolves, so do investor expectations. Is your communication strategy keeping pace? In the latest episode of #GTBharat's PolicyCast, Meenakshi Sharma, Partner, CFO Advisory, Grant Thornton Bharat, explores how Ind AS 118 is reshaping investor communication beyond financial statement presentation. The conversation covers: • How Ind AS 118 could redefine investor messaging and performance narratives • The implications of enhanced disclosure requirements for management-defined performance measures (MPMs) • Why closer collaboration between finance and investor relations teams is essential for consistent, credible communication • Practical considerations for navigating the transition while strengthening investor confidence and market positioning Tune in for expert insights on preparing for Ind AS 118 and communicating financial performance with greater clarity, consistency and credibility. #PolicyCast #IndAS118 #FinancialReporting #InvestorRelations #CorporateReporting #CapitalMarkets

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Ep 44 | Secondments and beyond: Evaluating the tax exposures

When global talent moves across borders, tax complexities often follow. In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Richa Sawhney, Partner, Tax, Grant Thornton Bharat, is joined by Sujay Paul, Chartered Accountant, Partner, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, to examine the recent Delhi High Court ruling on cross-border secondments and what it means for multinational businesses. Key discussion points include: • Why determining the actual employer is central to the tax treatment of secondment arrangements • Whether salary cost reimbursements can be regarded as mere reimbursements or taxed as fees for technical included services (FIS) • How this determination impacts withholding tax obligations for Indian entities • The implications on permanent establishment (PE) exposure and transfer pricing and • Practical considerations for MNCs when structuring cross-border secondments Tune in for expert insights into one of the most debated issue in international tax. #PolicyCast #Tax #InternationalTax #Secondment #TransferPricing #PermanentEstablishment #DelhiHighCourt #MNCs

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Ep 43 | GST@9: Is India ready for the next leap?

GST at nine: A bold reform, still bridging the gap to true ease of doing business. As GST enters its tenth year, the focus is shifting from implementation to evolution. In the latest episode of #GTBharat's PolicyCast, Devika Dixit, Executive Director, India Investment Advisory, Grant Thornton Bharat, reflects on GST's journey so far and explores what the next phase of reform could look like. The discussion covers: • How GST has evolved from a tax reform into a cornerstone of India's fiscal framework • Why litigation, input tax credit disputes, and interpretational ambiguities continues to challenge businesses • The growing impact of technology, data analytics, and real-time compliance on the taxpayer ecosystem • What GST 3.0 should prioritise to deliver greater simplicity, policy certainty, and investor confidence As India looks ahead to GST 3.0, tune in for expert insights on the reforms that could shape the next decade. #PolicyCast #GST #TaxReforms #IndirectTax #EaseOfDoingBusiness #Podcast