Dealtracker, GST Compendium and more
In Focus
Powering India head towards a digital, AI and tech-driven economy
Raja Lahiri, Partner and Technology Industry Leader, underscores that India’s technology and start-up landscape is evolving into a major global innovation hub. The recent budget is promising, focusing on enhancing digital public infrastructure, supporting space start-ups with a significant venture capital fund, and investing heavily in skilling and job creation. The abolition of angel tax and customs duty adjustments are set to boost domestic manufacturing and attract investments. Read more
Thought leadership
Dealtracker: July 2024
India Inc. demonstrated resilience in July 2024, with 195 deals worth USD 8.4 billion, reflecting a 16% volume increase. Domestic resilience also spurred cross-border deals, reaching highest monthly volumes since October 2018, predominantly through outbound transactions with Europe. Read more
GST Compendium
The latest edition of our GST Compendium covers the transformative Union Budget,which includes legislative amendments and changes in customs duties aimed at supporting domestic manufacturing and boosting exports. It also examines key judicial decisions impacting direct taxes. Read more
Regulations have helped fintechs in governance
Vivek Iyer, Partner and NBFC Industry Leader, and Rohan Lakhaiyar, Partner, explore how improved governance is vital for the growth of India’s fintech sector. They suggest that enhanced regulatory clarity, through measures like regulatory sandboxes, fintech accelerators, and self-regulatory organisations can help overcome current challenges. Read more
MSMEs and the Budget: Towards global competitiveness and market connect
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Our Partners Padmanand V and Kunal Sood outline the significant budgetary measures aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of India’s MSME sector. The budget allocates INR 47,000 crore to support MSMEs by improving access to credit, boosting industrial and social infrastructure, and fostering global demand through e-commerce and export hubs. Read more
Solution in spotlight
Dematerialisation of securities
Grant Thornton Bharat provides extensive support for private limited companies in complying with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ mandate on the dematerialisation of securities. This initiative, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and investor confidence, requires companies to transition to digital securities issuance by 30 September 2024. Know more
Key update
RBI Master Directions on fraud risk management
In July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India issued Master Directions on fraud risk management for banks, AIFIs, NBFCs, and cooperative banks. These guidelines aim to enhance board responsibilities and strengthen internal controls, impacting borrowers, auditors, and the judicial system. Know more
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