Business & Beyond

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Ep 24 | Understanding the India–US interim trade agreement with Manoj Mishra

What does the interim India–US trade agreement really change for Indian businesses? In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Manoj Mishra, Partner and Tax Controversy Management Leader, discusses the implications of the newly finalised interim trade agreement between India and the United States, including the withdrawal of additional 25% penalty and the proposed reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. The conversation focuses on: • How lower US tariffs alter competitiveness for Indian exporters across sectors • Sector-specific gains for manufacturing, processed foods, cosmetics and consumer-facing brands • Impact of tariff relief and quotas on aircraft parts, auto components and generic pharmaceuticals • Trade-offs linked to India’s commitments on industrial and agricultural imports • Why non-tariff barriers, rules of origin and documentation diligence matter as much as tariff cuts • Key considerations for businesses navigating compliance, supply chains and long-term trade strategy Listen to the full episode for practical perspectives on how this interim agreement reshapes export economics, market access and risk considerations for Indian companies. #IndiaUSTrade #TradePolicy #GlobalTrade #PolicyCast

Tiger Global ruling and investor implications with Riaz Thingna

How does the Supreme Court’s Tiger Global ruling reshape the rules of engagement for cross-border investors in India? In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Riaz Thingna, Partner, discusses the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tiger Global case and what it means for foreign investors, deal structures and withholding tax obligations. This episode covers: • Possibility of reassessment of past cases and the need for clearer administrative guidance • Dilution of grandfathering protection for investments made prior to April 2017 • Implications for M&A exits, deal structuring and allocation of tax risk • Increased diligence expectations around withholding tax obligations and tax treaty benefit claims • Implications of co-existence of GAAR and judicial anti-avoidance principles • Considerations for foreign investors when planning future investments into India Tune in for practical insights on managing exposure, compliance expectations and decision-making in India’s international tax framework. #TigerGlobal #InternationalTax #PolicyCast #ForeignInvestments

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 22 | From policy to practice: AI’s role in transfer pricing

Is AI ready to power the next generation of transfer pricing? In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Gaurav Jain, Chartered Accountant, Mumbai, shares a practical view of how AI takes TP from paper to performance. This episode explores: • How AI turns TP into a strategic function —not just a filing exercise • Why data quality + automation improve end-to-end benchmarking and documentation • What it means to operationalise TP by embedding policy in ERP and finance workflows • How teams stay agile with scenario modelling and compliant recalibration • Where predictive insights help get ahead of audit risk and strengthen defence files • The outcome: tax, finance, and operations aligned on one consistent story Tune in now. #PolicyCast #TransferPricing #ArtificialIntelligence #ERPIntegration #Podcast

Beyond the screen Ep 1 | Insights from P Jayakumar on the future of India’s media, entertainment & AVGC‑XR industry

India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector is projected to grow from US$1.3 billion in 2023 to US$2.2 billion by 2026, increasing its global share of the Media and Entertainment industry from 5% to 6%. The industry is moving into a phase shaped by original IP creation, evolving post-production capabilities, and expanding global collaboration across media and entertainment. Grant Thornton Bharat launches 'Beyond the Screen', a podcast series decoding the business, talent, technology, and institutional factors influencing the media, entertainment, and AVGC-XR ecosystem. In the first episode of #BeyondTheScreen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/beyondthescreen], P Jayakumar, CEO, Toonz Media Group, in conversation with Ananay Jain, Partner and Media Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, discusses developments influencing VFX and virtual production. Tune in as the conversation covers: • Creator-led ecosystems and IP-driven monetisation models• Global co-productions and scalable production frameworks• Workforce skilling for AI, XR, and virtual production• Industry–academia collaboration supporting long-term scale #PodcastSeries [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastseries] #AVGCXR [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/avgcxr] #MediaAndEntertainment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mediaandentertainment] #VFX [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vfx] #VirtualProduction [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/virtualproduction] #AVGCIndustry [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/avgcindustry]

#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 21 | Insider trading insights with Meenakshi Sharma

With heightened regulatory scrutiny, evolving interpretations of UPSI and increased board accountability, insider trading compliance can no longer be treated as a checklist exercise. In this episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Meenakshi Sharma, Partner, CFO Advisory, discusses how organisations can move from reactive compliance to proactive prevention under SEBI’s Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations, 2015. This episode explores: • Key blind spots in identifying unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) • How organisational culture and mindset can undermine compliance efforts • Risks arising from informal and digital information-sharing channels • Practical safeguards during investor interactions, roadshows and pre-IPO processes • The role of boards in embedding a zero-tolerance, prevention-led compliance framework Tune in for practical insights on strengthening insider trading controls and building a culture of market integrity. #PolicyCast #InsiderTrading #SEBI #UPSI #CorporateGovernance #CapitalMarkets #RiskManagement