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#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 18 | Dividend distribution tax and treaty relief with Riaz Thingna
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does the recent Bombay High Court ruling on Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) reshape India’s international tax landscape?In the latest episode of...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 17 | Preparing for US tax residency with Nikita Gulati
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-immigration tax planning has become an essential component of cross-border mobility and long-term financial structuring. In the latest episode of ...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 16 | Tracing the new DPDP Rules 2025 with Jaspreet Singh
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
India has entered its most consequential phase of data governance yet.With the notification of the DPDP Rules 2025, the country now has a clear, opera...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Ep 15 | Ramkumar Subramanian on compliance and innovation in finance
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As global regulatory standards converge, how can financial institutions balance compliance demands with the need for innovation and agility?In the lat...
GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'Ringing the Bell: Lessons from IPO Journeys'
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to prepare for an IPO beyond ringing the bell?Going public isn’t just a milestone—it’s the beginning of a new era of go...
GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'Building Regulatory Credibility'
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Compliance isn’t just a checklist—it’s the foundation of trust. As part of GT Risk Week 2025, our podcast on 'Building Regulatory Credibilit...
GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'Safeguarding trust in today’s connected world'
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we protect trust when innovation moves faster than security?As part of GT Risk Week 2025, our leader, Akshay Garkel, joins esteemed industry ex...
GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'The India GCC catalyst'
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
India’s global capability centers (GCCs) are no longer just support hubs—they are driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 14 | Inside India's incentive-led growth story with Karan Kakkar
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s driving India’s emergence as a leading global investment destination — and how crucial are government incentives in shaping this momentum...
GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'Incident Response – First 72 Hours'
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How ready is your organisation for the first 72 hours of a cyber incident? As part of GT Risk Week 2025, Kush Wadhwa, joined by industry experts from...
GT Risk Week 2025 | Podcast on 'Mandate to Momentum – Navigating India’s Data Privacy Era'
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 podc...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 13 | Banking’s next big change with Jatin Kalra
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the introduction of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, the RBI is redefining how credit risk is measured and managed — setting a new ben...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 12 | Simplifying overseas property regulations with Riaz Thingna
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Indian residents buy a second home overseas?In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Riaz Thingna, Partner, Tax, Regulatory & Finan...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 11 | Redefining workforce compliance via EPFO 3.0 with Akhil Chandna
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EPFO’s latest updates streamline processes — but also raise new compliance priorities. In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Akhil Ch...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 10 | Assessing tariff effect on transfer pricing with Fatema Hunaid
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How are global tariffs reshaping transfer pricing strategies?In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Fatema Hunaid, Partner and Asia Pacifi...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 9 | Charting the course of GST dispute resolution with Manoj Mishra
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is over — the GST Appellate Tribunal is now operational, marking a landmark moment in India’s indirect tax landscape. What does this mean...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 8 | Exploring the latest corporate ITR changes with Riaz Thingna
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With evolving tax regulations and new judicial precedents, this year’s return filing season calls for sharper focus and informed decision-making.In ...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 7 | Evaluating SEBI’s revised RPT framework with Prasenjit Sarkar
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do SEBI’s proposed changes to the Related Party Transactions (RPT) framework mean for businesses and investors? In Episode 7 of #GTBharat’s P...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 6 | PM-VBRY: Analysing the impact on employers with Rajashree Sarna
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to expand your workforce and benefit from government incentives? In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Rajashree Sarna, Partner, ...
#Podcast | Faces of Vibrant Bharat: Dr. Anand Deshpande in conversation with Pallavi Joshi Bakhru
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a company that outlives its founder and becomes an enduring institution?In our first episode of Faces of Vibrant Bharat, Dr...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 5 | GST 2.0 explained
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Sachhin Shinde, Partner, Tax Planning & Optimisation, breaks down the big takeaways from the 56...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 4 | RPTs in focus: Governance that goes beyond the checklist with Priya Bhutani
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes related party transactions a cornerstone of corporate governance?In the latest episode of GTBharat’s PolicyCast, Priya Bhutani, Executive...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast Episode 3 | Navigating the GST overhaul and its impact on consumers and businesses
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How will the latest GST reform impact businesses and compliance?In the latest episode of #GTBharat's PolicyCast, our leader, Krishan Arora, provides a...
#GTBharat's PolicyCast episode 2 | Decoding the US decision to impose tariffs on India
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the successful launch of #GTBharat's Policycast, an ongoing podcast series focused on decoding and simplifying key developments in taxation,...
Policycast Ep. 1 | Understanding the Income Tax Bill 2025 with Riaz Thingna
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Policycast – your window into policy, tax, and regulatory insights. Each episode brings expert perspectives on the latest developments s...
Future of Finance | Vinay Shukla in conversation with Sudhir Dasamantharao
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Vinay Shukla, Executive Director, #GTBharat, and Sudhir Dasamantharao, COO, Four Square, as they explore the world of Global Capability Centers (...
People Pulse Ep #1 | Cultivating & Sustaining a Strong Company Culture with Mr. Shiv Shivakumar
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to introduce our new video podcast series, People Pulse. This series delves into the core of what makes organizations thrive—their pe...
Transforming Finance with Vinay Shukla & Neeraj Sinha
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation: Neeraj Sinha, Chair of the GCC Tamil Nadu Chapter at NASSCOM, and Vinay Shukla, Executive Director, FS Consulting, #GTBharat, ...
Surviving and Thriving in an AI-led world: Decoding the Artificial Intelligence future with Rostow Ravanan | Digital Unplugged – Episode 2
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now live! Watch @Rostow Ravanan & @Kalpana B discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence and explore how organisations can not only survive,...
Exploring the Future of Internet, Metaverse and Multi-channel experiences with Kelly Vero
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode is one for all technology enthusiasts, futurists and visionaries, where Kelly & Dharini explore the future of the Internet, appl...
Pre-budget expectations: Interim Budget 2024
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth analysis of the upcoming Interim Budget 2024 with Riaz Thingna, Partner, Tax, Grant Thornton Bharat. In this episode, we delve into the po...
TaxPod: November 2022
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new The Apex Court lays down key principles in relation to educational institutions for tax exemption The Apex Court settles the controver...
Ep 30: Despite WFH, moonlighting, quiet quitting and ESOPs, employees' destinies will always be decided by employers.
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of how progressive or woke an organisation is, employees always start from a position of disadvantage, negotiating their way to a better pl...
TaxPod: October 2022
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Central Board of Direct Taxes issues additional guidelines under section 194R, addressing concern of stakeholders Organisation for Eco...
TaxPod: September 2022
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new The Central Government notifies Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 Central Board of Indirect Taxes an...
Taxpod: August 2022
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new The Supreme Court to take up and resolve the issues relating to Most Favoured Nation clause in Indian Tax Treaties Organisation for Ec...
TaxPod: July 2022
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new · The Central Board of Direct Taxes issues guidelines on newly introduced sections 194R and 194S of the Income-tax Act, 1961 · The Cent...
Storm the Norm: The start-up economy today is only about moving money, not value creation
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The start-up economy today is only about moving money, not value creation.” This is the provocative norm we posed to veteran Fund Managing Partne...
TaxPod: June 2022
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Mumbai tribunal deliberates upon applicability of beneficial ownership test under Article 13 of India-Mauritius Tax Treaty Organisatio...
TaxPod: May 2022
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Supreme Court settles controversy on reassessment notices issued after 1 April 2021 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develop...
StormtheNorm - In a world that’s all about the Web3 bubble, there’s no room for chewing gum bubbles.
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that’s all about the Web3 bubble, there’s no place for chewing gum bubbles. Now, that’s a big and provocative norm to challenge about...
TaxPod: April 2022
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's New Finance Act 2022 enacted Bombay High Court allows manual filing of Goods and Services Tax refund application Income-tax return forms f...
TaxPod: March 2022
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Central Board of Direct Taxes issues clarification on the Most Favoured Nation clause. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs enl...
TaxPod: February 2022
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Finance Minister tables the Union Budget 2022. Finance Bill 2022 introduces tax on virtual digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies an...
StormtheNorm Ep - Human trust can never be replaced by algorithmic trust
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First time ever in India, a podcast from one of world’s best blockchain & token economic specialist from Israel, Mr. Jonathan Caras telling us h...
TaxPod: January 2022
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Government provides relief to taxpayers; extends due dates for return filing, tax audit and Form 3CEB. Government notifies new Faceles...
TaxPod: December 2021
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Agreement between India and USA on the treatment of Digital Services Taxes, during the interim period, prior to implementation of...
Business & Beyond | Ep #2: Making Digital Change Simple
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a leap to go beyond, we are excited to introduce Business and Beyond, our video series on topics that are hot, trending, and important to your ...
StormtheNorm Ep: To foster business resilience, size is the best insulation against shock
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Covid-19 crisis exposed stark differences in the fortunes of different small and medium-sized businesses. Larger businesses did have an edge &...
Ep #1: Supporting workers and creating a sustainable livelihood for the people of Hazaribagh | Development Positive
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Thornton Bharat is proud to collaborate with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in shaping livelihoods andenhancing income generation opportuni...
TaxPod: November 2021
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new Government notifies e-Settlement Scheme 2021 for electronically disposing settlement applications Annual Information Statement is now ...
Business & Beyond | Ep #1: Related Party Transactions Decoded
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a leap to go beyond, we are excited to introduce Business & Beyond, our new video series on topics that are hot, trending, and of importanc...
StormtheNorm #9 - Audio has always been a poor cousin of video, whether in the analog age or in the digital age
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A picture speaks a thousand words. Indeed. But it is what you hear orally that stays with you for time immemorial. Even before video or the written wo...
TaxPod: October 2021
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OECD releases statement highlighting further developments on the two-pillar solution. SEBI approves amendment in regulatory provisions related to R...
TaxPod: September 2021
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Government unveils Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products Scheme, to be applicable from 1 January 2021. The Supreme Court holds refund of...
StormtheNorm #8 - It's easier for start-ups than for established businesses to turn around
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it easier for startups than for established businesses to turn around? Just think about it..mature organisations have established not just a busine...
TaxPod: August 2021
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new India withdraws retrospective applicability of indirect transfer provisions - what it means and the likely impact Madras High Court gi...
TaxPod: July 2021
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s new - Announcement on two-pillar solution to address tax challenges arising due to digitalisation of the economy - Bombay High Court reaches ...
StormtheNorm #7 - Doomed to be deemed boring: Not every profession can be creative
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity needs chaos. Structure constrains lateral thinking. And so, many professions have no option but to think inside the box. Or do they? The “...
StormtheNorm #6: Most Indian Start-ups have towering valuations but no sign of profit
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has it become an acceptable norm to prioritise valuation over value creation when running a start-up? If yes, why is this trend embraced like the holy...
TaxPod: June 2021
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's new - Government extends due dates of various direct tax compliances - Key updates from the 43rd and 44th GST Council meeting - Ministry of Cor...
TaxPod: May 2021
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's new - Government announces various direct and indirect tax relief measures due to second wave of COVID-19 - Provisions relating to Significant ...
StormtheNorm #5: CSR has now become a Corporate Social Regulation as against Corporate Social Responsibility
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the world faces multiple crisis, there is an increasing need for corporates to come together and help the civil society. It is equally important to...
New labour codes and its key impact areas
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new labour codes, introduced by Government of India, subsume 29 existing labour laws with an intent to simplify and rationalise the relevant provi...
TaxPod: April 2021
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
Episode #3 - SPACs: Financial reporting considerations for companies
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our knowledge series, Siddharth Talwar, an experienced Chartered Accountant, talks about the key financial reporting aspects t...
Episode #2 - SPACs: Understanding the tax and regulatory framework
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, we discussed the concept of SPACs, the benefits and risks involved in it. Continuing the series, the second episode focuses on t...
Introduction to SPACs: Benefits and Risks
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Market analysts are calling 2021, the year of SPACs. But first, we need to know what is a SPAC? Why should a company choose to go public through this ...
TaxPod: March 2021
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
StormtheNorm #4: The Future belongs to the Fast
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This norm—that the future belongs to the fast—feels as old as time itself. Aesop articulated it with the fable of the hare and the tortoise. Pione...
TaxPod: February 2021
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
Union Budget 2021: Pre-Budget Expectations
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
National Managing Partner, Tax, Vikas Vasal shares his expert insights on what to and what not to expect from Union Budget 2021. For more on Budget 20...
TaxPod: January 2021
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
StormtheNorm #3: 2021 will be about norming storms, not storming norms
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In August 2020, this story about the Choluteca Bridge in Honduras went viral and made many a LinkedIn profile get their 15 seconds of fame. Funnily en...
A conversation on "The State of Economy & Prospects"
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Stanford alumni India (North & East) hosted an engaging conversation on ‘The State of the Economy and...
StormtheNorm #2: Nationalistic brands will have an edge over global brands in the post-Covid era.
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This norm may sound pretty obvious—and familiar, because it is an inescapable one these days, given the socio-political climate, not just in India b...
TaxPod: December 2020
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
StormtheNorm #1: Challenger brands have to swim harder than the leader to stay in the same place
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the rules of winning for challenger brands? But first, what makes a challenger brand? What differentiates them from market followers & qu...
TaxPod: November 2020
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
TaxPod: October 2020
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
TaxPod: September 2020
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian tax and regulatory space is changing at an unprecedented rate. We are witnessing policy announcements, legislative changes, judicial preced...
Introducing Grant Thornton Bharat Podcast
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a dynamic and fast-paced business landscape, innovation is the key to growth. With an aim to bring you global insights with local roots, we welcome...