Business & Beyond

GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'Mandate to Momentum – Navigating India’s Data Privacy Era'

How ready is your business for India’s new data privacy era? As part of Grant Thornton Bharat’s Risk Week 2025, we are bringing you our latest podcast 'Mandate to Momentum – Navigating India’s Data Privacy Era'. In this episode, our leader, Akshay Garkel, along with industry experts, unpacks the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and its impact on businesses. This podcast sheds light on: ✅ How DPDPA shifts privacy from compliance to culture ✅ Governance, consent, and vendor risk priorities ✅ Why privacy is now an enterprise risk Learn more about #GTRiskWeek2025: https://brnw.ch/21wXw7f #RethinkRiskWithGT #DPDPA #RiskManagement #DataProtection

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 13 | Banking’s next big change with Jatin Kalra

With the introduction of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, the RBI is redefining how credit risk is measured and managed — setting a new benchmark for governance and transparency in financial reporting.In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Jatin Kalra, Partner, CFO Advisory, decodes the key aspects of this landmark reform and its far-reaching implications for the banking sector. Tune in as he shares insights on: 🔹 The shift from rule-based to risk-sensitive provisioning🔹 Global alignment and what it means for Indian banks🔹 Strengthened governance and model validation requirements🔹 Implementation timelines and challenges ahead For a deeper analysis, explore our latest report on the RBI’s proposed ECL framework: https://brnw.ch/21wXpJm #PolicyCast #RBI #ECL #IndAS #IFRS #CFO #FinancialServices #Governance #Banking

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 12 | Simplifying overseas property regulations with Riaz Thingna

Can Indian residents buy a second home overseas? In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Riaz Thingna [https://www.linkedin.com/company/909723/admin/page-posts/published/#], Partner, Tax, Regulatory & Finance Consulting, decodes the regulatory and practical aspects of owning property abroad under FEMA and overseas investment rules. Tune in to learn about: • Permitted investments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) • Rules around renting, gifting, or inheriting overseas property • Compliance risks and how to stay within the legal framework Listen now to gain clarity before making your global investment move. #PolicyCast #OverseasInvestments #FEMA #RealEstate #Podcast #LiberalisedRemittanceScheme

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 11 | Redefining workforce compliance via EPFO 3.0 with Akhil Chandna

EPFO’s latest updates streamline processes — but also raise new compliance priorities. In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Akhil Chandna, Partner – Global People Solutions, breaks down key changes introduced by the EPFO, including: • Face Authentication for seamless UAN activation • Revamped ECR filing with enhanced validations • Mandatory Form 5A workplace display norms • Vishwas Scheme for settling past PF liabilities • Proposed simplified withdrawal framework under EPFO 3.0 Stay ahead of compliance and operational shifts impacting workforce management. Listen to the full episode here. #PolicyCast #GTBharat #EPFO #WorkforceCompliance #PFRegulations #FutureOfWork

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 10 | Assessing tariff effect on transfer pricing with Fatema Hunaid

How are global tariffs reshaping transfer pricing strategies? In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Fatema Hunaid, Partner and Asia Pacific Transfer Pricing Leader, shares how tariffs are transforming intercompany pricing, benchmarking, and risk allocation for multinational enterprises. Key insights from the episode: • Tariffs are now strategic variables, impacting intercompany pricing and risk allocation. • Benchmarking comparables is more complex—tariffs distort cost structures and market dynamics. • Aligning customs valuation with transfer pricing is critical to avoid regulatory challenges. • Profit margins under tariff pressure require proactive policy adjustments and clear documentation. Listen to the full episode. #TransferPricing #GlobalTrade #Tariffs #PolicyCast #InternationalTax #Podcast