EY India Insights Podcast

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore the key factors that help build resilient, future-ready businesses in an evolving investment landscape.Vivek Soni, Partner and National Leader, Private Equity Services, EY India, is joined by M.D. Ranganath, Chairman, Catamaran Ventures, who shares insights from decades of leadership across technology, financial services and investment banking. The conversation unpacks Catamaran’s patient-capital philosophy, its approach to sector selection and portfolio construction, and the critical role of governance, resilience and founder values in driving long-term success.They also discuss why building globally competitive businesses—rather than valuation-led growth stories—is essential for sustained performance, along with practical advice for founders, investors and leaders navigating today’s dynamic market environment.Tune in to understand how disciplined investing, strong governance and leadership mindset come together to create scalable, resilient businesses that stand the test of time.

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore how India-based Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the Retail and Consumer Products (CPG) sector are evolving from cost-efficiency hubs to strategic value creators.Arpit Dharma, Partner, Business Consulting, EY India and Aniket Deshpande, Partner, Global Business Services, EY India discuss how GCCs are now powering core business functions such as merchandising, supply chain, store operations and customer experience. The conversation also delves into the growing impact of analytics, AI and emerging agentic capabilities in transforming decision-making and driving scalable outcomes.They further highlight the shift toward differentiated talent strategies, stronger enterprise integration and how GCCs are increasingly influencing global business decisions.Tune in to understand how Retail and CPG GCCs are shaping the future becoming AI-native, outcome-driven and deeply embedded within enterprise strategy.

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Parag Mehta, Partner, Strategy and Transactions, EY India, shares his perspectives on how purchase price allocation (PPA) is increasingly becoming a strategic consideration in mergers and acquisitions, rather than just a post‑deal compliance requirement. He discusses the role of PPA under Ind AS 103 and how allocation choices can significantly influence future earnings, balance‑sheet outcomes, tax positions, and investor perceptions.Tune in to this conversation to understand how a well‑thought‑through, defensible purchase price allocation can support long‑term value creation and strengthen decision‑making across the M&A lifecycle.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

In this episode of EY.ai Unplugged – Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, Anurag Gupta, Leader, EY‑Parthenon India, shares his perspectives on how organizations at different stages of AI maturity can harness AI to drive meaningful business outcomes. He highlights the critical importance of AI‑ready data, robust governance frameworks, and clearly defined transformation roadmaps, while also addressing key considerations around building versus buying AI capabilities.The conversation explores how organizations can move from isolated productivity gains to scalable, enterprise‑level impact, and why AI represents a unique opportunity to reimagine operating models, decision‑making, and future growth.Tune in to our latest conversation to understand what it takes to unlock AI’s full potential and scale AI‑led transformation with confidence.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to the EY India Insights Podcast!In our latest episode, we explore what it takes to build and scale future‑ready innovation hubs, as Global Capability Centers (GCCs) evolve into strategic drivers of business and technology transformation.In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Aman Dutta, Partner, Business Consulting, EY India, speaks with Varsha Singh, Vice President and Director, bp Business Solutions, bp group, on establishing and scaling a multifunctional business and technology hub during a period of significant disruption. Varsha shares insights on the importance of resilience, trust‑building, and stakeholder confidence, along with deliberate investments in deep capability, culture, and leadership to move beyond traditional delivery models.Listen to our latest conversation on how GCCs are redefining their role as innovation and transformation hubs for global enterprises.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to the EY India Insights Podcast!In our latest episode, we explore how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India are evolving from cost‑efficient delivery units into strategic capability and innovation partners for global enterprises.In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Priyanka Gupta, Partner, People Consulting, EY India, shares insights on the maturity journey of GCCs and the critical shifts reshaping their role within global organizations. The conversation highlights how talent depth, differentiated employee value propositions, end‑to‑end product ownership, and closer integration with enterprise strategy are becoming essential for the success of next‑generation GCCs.Listen to our latest conversation on how India‑based GCCs are redefining value creation and enterprise relevance.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for perspectives on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to EY India Insights AI podcast series!In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, a part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Rohit Pandarkar, Partner, Technology Consulting at EY India, discusses how Agentic AI is moving beyond traditional automation to reshape enterprise workflows, public-facing services and the broader digital ecosystem.Explore how Agentic AI is moving beyond automation to reshape enterprise workflows, public services and the broader digital ecosystem.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for expert perspectives on industry transformation, sustainability, policy developments, and emerging business trends.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to the EY India Insights Podcast series!In this episode, Kapil Bansal, Partner, Energy Transition and Decarbonization at EY‑Parthenon India, shares insights on the growing importance of ferrous scrap as a strategic resource for Indian steelmakers in their decarbonization journey.The discussion explores how increased scrap adoption can help steel companies reduce reliance on carbon‑intensive raw materials, lower emissions, manage cost volatility, and support India’s ambitious steel capacity expansion plans. Kapil also delves into the challenges of India’s fragmented and largely informal scrap ecosystem, highlighting the role of technology, formalization, and traceability in unlocking value and enabling credible low‑carbon steel production.Tune in to understand the policy, procurement, and partnership shifts required to build a resilient, circular, and low‑carbon domestic steel ecosystem, and how ferrous scrap can serve as a critical enabler of India’s energy transition.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for expert perspectives on industry transformation, sustainability, policy developments, and emerging business trends.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to the EY India Insights Podcast series!Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India and how recent tax and regulatory reforms are shaping their growth.In this episode of the EY India podcast, our experts explore how GCCs are transforming from cost centers into strategic hubs for technology, innovation and high‑value global operations. The conversation highlights enhanced tax clarity, updated safe harbour rules, streamlined APA timelines, GST reforms, and extended incentives that are strengthening India’s position as a preferred destination for GCCs.Tune in to understand what these changes mean for organizations setting up or scaling GCCs in India, and the key considerations around scalability, regulatory certainty, tax incentives and location strategy.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for perspectives on business, policy, industry trends and global challenges.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to the EY India Finance Transformation Podcast series!Join us for a conversation with Varun Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Jubilant Ingrevia, as he shares how the finance function is moving beyond traditional reporting to deliver real‑time, data‑driven insights in the life sciences sector.In this episode, Sardul Seth, Partner and CHS Consulting Leader, EY India, and Abhinav Johri, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India, discuss how CFOs are leveraging data, AI and GenAI to enable better pricing, forecasting and strategic decision‑making in a regulated environment.Tune in to explore practical AI use cases in finance, the foundations required for GenAI adoption, and how CFOs can scale AI initiatives with the right governance and discipline.Subscribe to the EY India Podcast for insights on finance transformation, technology and industry trends.Amazon Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify

Welcome to EY India Insights Podcast series!Join us in conversation with Abhishek Sen, Partner, People Consulting, EY India as he shares insights on the forces reshaping compensation.In this episode of EY India Insights podcast, we explore how compensation models are evolving from role‑based structures to skill‑led, performance‑driven and data‑enabled rewards frameworks.Listen to our podcast on compensation models evolving from role‑based structures to skill‑led, performance‑driven and data‑enabled rewards frameworks.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for perspectives on business, finance, industry trends and global challenges.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights Podcast!In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, Srikanth Potturi, Partner, Risk Consulting, EY India shares how forward-looking boards and CXOs are embedding risk into strategy to drive sustainable growth in an increasingly complex world.Listen to our latest podcast - FICCI‑EY risk survey on how Indian businesses can embed risk into strategy, build resilience, and manage today’s interconnected threats.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for perspectives on business, finance, industry trends and global challenges.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast!In this episode, we explore how India’s over‑the‑counter (OTC) pharmaceutical market is transforming with rising self‑care awareness, the growth of digital commerce and ongoing gaps in healthcare accessibility.Sumeet Chandna, Partner, Life Sciences, EY‑Parthenon India, discusses how evolving consumer behaviour is prompting pharma companies to rethink brand building, product formats and go‑to‑market strategies. He also highlights the need for a clearer OTC regulatory framework to enable simpler communication, unlock investments and strengthen long‑term trust.Listen to our latest conversation on how India’s OTC boom is reshaping strategy and growth opportunities for pharma companies.Subscribe to the EY India Insights Podcast for perspectives on business, finance, industry trends and global challenges.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast.In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, a part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Pratik Shah, Partner and National Leader, Financial Services at EY India, discusses, “The economic shift of Agentic AI in financial services’’ and Agentic AI’s role is transforming the financial services sector far beyond traditional automation.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast.In the latest episode of EY India Insights podcast, Nishit Bhatia, Partner and National Leader of Supply Chain and Operations at EY-Parthenon India, discusses how intelligent order management is enabling consumer goods organizations to shift from reactive execution to real-time, data-driven decision-making.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast.In the second episode of the Finance Transformation podcast, Sardul Seth, Partner and CHS Consulting Leader, EY India and Abhinav Johri, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India, speak with Amit Aggarwal, Chief Financial Officer, Bata India, about the evolution of finance in an AI-driven world.Bata India’s CFO explains how AI, analytics and governance are reshaping forecasting, decision‑making and talent to build agile, future‑ready finance teams.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to the EY India Insights podcast. In this episode, with EY at the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - we dive into how organizations are harnessing AI-driven innovation to accelerate enterprise transformation at scale.Sumeet Mathur, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, ServiceNow India Technology and Business Center, and Kundhavi Ramachandran, Partner and India Leader, ServiceNow, join us to discuss how AI‑powered platforms, intelligent workflows and hyper automation are changing the way enterprises operate.The conversation covers next‑generation service delivery, AI‑driven workflow orchestration, digital experience improvements and the role of enterprise technology centers in building future‑ready capabilities. The speakers also touch on ecosystem collaboration, responsible AI use and the need for strong leadership and talent preparation to support long‑term transformation.This episode provides practical insights for CIOs, digital leaders, transformation executives and professionals working on the next phase of AI‑enabled enterprise change.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast. In this episode, with EY at the India AI Impact Summit, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - we continue the discussion on AI-powered finance and tax transformation.Aruna Singh, CFO, Microsoft India and South Asia, and Anjali Rai, Partner, Client and Industries, EY India, highlight how global organizations are leveraging AI across core finance operations to boost agility, enhance compliance, and support smarter strategic planning.The episode covers intelligent automation, AI-enabled reporting systems, predictive analytics in financial planning, and integrated compliance monitoring. The speakers also reflect on the leadership alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and the role of data governance in sustaining AI-led transformation. We focus on strategic perspectives for finance executives, digital leaders and professionals shaping the future of AI in the corporate finance and tax ecosystem.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast. In this episode, with EY @ India AI Impact Summit, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, we continue the conversation on responsible AI with a focus on lifelong learning.Abigail C Gooch, Director, EY Global, and Suneera Tandon, Associate Director, Brand, Marketing and Communications, examine how continuous learning frameworks are becoming essential in an era defined by rapid technological advancement.The discussion highlights the need for adaptive skilling pathways, leadership development models and global collaboration to build resilient, future-ready workforces. The speakers also address how organizations can institutionalize learning cultures that evolve alongside AI innovation.This episode speaks to HR leaders, learning and development professionals, policymakers and executives shaping long-term talent and capability strategies.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast. In this episode, with EY @ India AI Impact Summit, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, we bring you an in-depth discussion on the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data privacy. Lalit Kalra, Partner, Cybersecurity and National Leader, Data Privacy, EY India, and Shruti Shree, Director, Technology Consulting, EY India, explore how AI adoption is reshaping enterprise risk management frameworks. As organizations embed AI into core systems, the need for robust cyber resilience, privacy governance and responsible AI frameworks become increasingly critical. The conversation examines AI-driven threat detection, privacy by design principles, regulatory readiness and the integration of security controls into AI-enabled platforms. The speakers also highlight how enterprises can balance innovation with compliance while strengthening stakeholder trust. This episode offers insights for CISOs, risk leaders, technology decision-makers and professionals navigating AI governance, cybersecurity transformation and data protection strategies. Subscribe to us on  EY India Insights for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast. In this episode, with EY at the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the focus shifts to AI for social impact and workforce transformation. Laura Turkington, Leader, EY Global CSR, Commercial and Innovation team, and Suneera Tandon, Associate Director, Brand, Marketing and Communications, discuss how AI can serve as a catalyst for inclusive growth through structured upskilling initiatives and collaborative ecosystems. The conversation explores digital literacy, AI capability building and cross-sector partnerships designed to prepare current and future generations for an AI-enabled economy. The speakers also examine how organizations can integrate corporate responsibility strategies with innovative agendas to drive sustainable social impact. This episode is ideal for leaders in CSR, ESG strategy, workforce planning, education and public policy who are working to ensure that AI adoption remains inclusive and future focused. Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors. Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY India Insights podcast!In this episode of Family Offices in India, we are joined by Umang Papneja, CEO, Julius Baer India and Shagun Baid Jain, Co-founder, Baid Tech Ventures, to discuss how Indian family offices are navigating a period of significant transition driven by intergenerational wealth transfer, expanding asset classes and increasing regulatory expectations.Listen to our latest conversation on how Indian family offices are transitioning from informal wealth management structures to professionally governed institutions focused on preservation, growth and intergenerational continuity.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights Podcast for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

In the latest episode of the EY India Insights podcast series on incentive policies, Vaishnavi Luniya, part of EY India’s Incentive Advisory practice, speaks with Bhavesh Thakkar, Partner, Tax and Regulatory Services, EY India, about the Maharashtra Industries, Investments & Services Policy 2025.Listen to our podcast about Maharashtra’s Industries, Investments & Services Policy 2025, covering SGST reimbursement, MSME and service sector incentives, and growth drivers.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast including insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify 

Welcome to EY Budget 2026 podcast series. In this post‑Budget edition of the EY India Insights podcast, Amarpal S. Chadha, India Mobility Leader and Partner, People Advisory Services, EY India, analyses the Union Budget 2026 announcements related to NRIs and persons resident outside India. The discussion covers major updates including reduced Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas remittances, simplified Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) procedures for property transactions, higher investment limits in Indian listed companies, the newly introduced Foreign Assets for Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, and the enhanced duty‑free baggage allowances.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

Welcome to the Budget 2026 series on EY India Insights. In this episode of the Budget Insights series on EY India Insights, Jayesh Sanghvi, Partner, Tax, EY India, highlights and explains some of the most important direct tax announcements made in the Union Budget 2026: From changes in TDS and TCS rules to adjustments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and from simplified compliance procedures to the transition to the new Income Tax Act taking effect on 1 April 2026. Subscribe to us for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

Welcome to the Budget 2026 series on EY India Insights. In this episode, Vishal Malhotra, Tax Leader – Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecom, EY India unpacks one of the most significant announcements—the long‑term tax holiday for data centers. He explains the implications of the policy on global cloud providers and domestic data center operators, which contribute to India’s ambition to emerge as an AI and cloud global hub. Vishal explains the impact of the new tax holiday, extending up to 2047, on resolving tax uncertainties around permanent establishment risks, cross‑border attribution, and the classification of payments between Indian entities and global majors. He adds that even without the tax benefit, India’s cost advantages are attractive and create opportunities for Indian companies.Subscribe to us for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify  Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, Som Kapoor, Leader – Automotive, Future of Mobility and Partner, Consulting, EY India, discusses how India’s automotive and auto component sectors can accelerate growth by diversifying beyond traditional business models. Drawing from EY’s report, Strategic diversification: Unlocking new revenue pools for auto component manufacturers in India, Som outlines the emerging opportunities across electrification, services, software and digital, and explains how leadership teams can chart a diversification roadmap that balances growth potential with associated risks.Key takeawaysDiversified automotive players can benefit from stronger margins, lower volatility and improved resilience during industry shifts.Growth often stems from capability expansion and multi‑powertrain approaches, while geographic and customer diversification help stabilize performance.Effective capital allocation and closely coordinated functions are critical to scale without creating organizational silos.Partnerships, acquisitions and thoughtful talent redeployment can accelerate diversification and support cultural cohesion.Multi‑domain capabilities position Indian suppliers to deliver integrated solutions increasingly sought by leading global OEMs.Listen to the episode now to discover how diversification is reshaping India’s automotive ecosystem.

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, Agneshwar Sen, Associate Partner and Leader, Trade Policy, EY India, discusses the landmark India-EU FTA with Shri Anant Swarup, Senior Advisor and former Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, and India's Chief Negotiator for the EU-India FTA when it commenced in 2021. Shri Swarup highlights the key advantages and opportunities that Indian enterprises and professionals can look for in the FTA, and the unprecedented cross-market access it creates between the two economies.Key takeawaysThe India-EU FTA creates a combined market of 2 billion consumers, boosting trade potential.Apart from conventional areas like goods and services, this deal includes digital trade, government procurement, and more.India supplies only 2.6% of EU imports of US$3 trillion, while is indicative of the massive opportunities.Wider scope across goods, services and digital trade expected to create long‑term growth avenues.Tune in to the episode to understand how the India–EU FTA could unlock new growth opportunities for Indian businesses across global markets.

In this episode of EY India Insights, Kapil Bansal, Partner – Energy Transition and Decarbonization at EY‑Parthenon India, explores how India’s newly launched Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), under the Energy Conservation Act 2022, is set to reshape the country’s decarbonization pathway. He explains how the scheme allows organizations to trade carbon certificates based on verified emission reductions — rewarding companies that exceed emission‑reduction benchmarks and requiring those that fall short to purchase credits. Kapil also highlights how CCTS promotes renewable energy adoption, productivity improvements and transparent emissions tracking, strengthening India’s transition toward a low‑carbon economy.Key takeawaysCCTS converts carbon performance into measurable economic value, enabling companies to monetize carbon credits and enhance market valuations.The scheme facilitates trading of carbon credits on government‑operated exchanges through renewable energy adoption and operational efficiency improvements.Companies need to digitalize operational data into emissions‑based metrics to ensure transparency and accurate tracking of decarbonization incentives.A robust net‑zero strategy is crucial for companies to reduce emissions, strengthen ESG credibility and enhance long‑term brand positioning.Tune in to understand how CCTS could become a catalyst in accelerating India's decarbonization journey.

In this episode of EY India Insights, Kapil Bansal, Partner – Energy Transition and Decarbonization at EY‑Parthenon India, discusses how pharmaceutical packaging is evolving into a strategic driver of sustainability, compliance and supply‑chain resilience. He highlights innovations in materials, circularity and smart packaging that strengthen traceability and reduce environmental impact. Key takeawaysSustainable pharma packaging enhances competitiveness and brand trust.EPR and carbon regulations require proactive, compliant design.Circularity demands recyclable materials and strong supply‑chain collaboration.Smart packaging boosts traceability, reduces waste and supports regulatory compliance.Tune in to learn how next‑generation packaging is shaping the future of sustainable pharma.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Parul Nagpal, Partner – Indirect Tax at EY India, highlights how Budget 2026 can accelerate EV adoption through stable tax policy, stronger incentives and improved charging and battery manufacturing infrastructure.Key takeawaysLong‑term EV investment requires predictable, stable rules.Budget 2026 may expand PLI funding, widen product coverage and allow fresh applicants.EV loan tax benefits, priority‑lending access and lower GST on spares can improve affordability.Industry seeks clarity on the Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet scheme.Strengthening Bharat Trade Net and the Export Promotion Mission can boost global market access.Tune in to learn how Budget 2026 could accelerate India’s green mobility transition.

In this episode of Budget Insights, a podcast series from EY India Insights, Dr. D.K. Srivastava, Chief Policy Advisor at EY India, highlights areas that Budget 2026 could focus on in terms of fiscal consolidation, growth amid geopolitical uncertainties and government expenditure priorities. A distinguished economist and member of the Advisory Council to the 16th Finance Commission, Dr. Srivastava provides macroeconomic perspectives on tax revenue trends, expenditure patterns and revised estimates, offering a nuanced view of the emerging economic landscape.Key takeawaysTo maintain a fiscal deficit–to–GDP ratio of 4.4% in FY26, adjustments — particularly in revenue expenditure — may be necessary to offset the shortfall in revenue receipts.Broadly, the nominal growth assumption for FY27 could be around 9.5%, supported by a real GDP growth projection of 6.5%.With major personal income tax and GST reforms already implemented, Budget 2026 is unlikely to introduce significant tax changes.The quality of fiscal consolidation has improved, reflected in the decline in the revenue deficit–to–fiscal deficit ratio.Revenue expenditure rationalization remains key, driven largely by further reductions in subsidies.Tune in to understand how Budget 2026 may shape India’s fiscal strategy by balancing consolidation with growth

In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI Agents of Impact, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Anurag Malik, Partner and Leader – People Advisory Services at EY India, explores how Agentic AI is reshaping the future of work and transforming HR and workforce strategies. He discusses how autonomous AI systems are influencing talent identification, simplifying HR workflows and enabling leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions while preserving essential human judgment.Key takeaways Agentic AI can shift talent decisions from intuition to structured, data-led insights AI can reduce up to 70% of manual HR workload in certain processes Ethical use and data credibility remain critical for AI adoption The four-persona framework supports scalable AI capability buildingTune in to learn how Agentic AI is redefining HR and the workplace of tomorrow.

In this episode of Budget Insights, a podcast series from EY India Insights, Sandeep M Bhatnagar, Associate Partner, Indirect Tax at EY India highlights areas that Budget 2026 could focus on in indirect taxes, customs and trade policy to improve industry’s competitiveness and exports.Key takeawaysIn Budget 2026, the government may announce measures to boost private investment.Regular review of duty rates and exemptions should continue.As India aims to be a global player, the focus may be on removing distortions like inverted duties rather than protectionism.Customs facilitation, simplification, speedier customs clearances supported by automation can reduce transaction costs.More focus is needed to remove revenue bias in adjudication and appeals.Tune in to explore how Budget 2026 could reshape India’s indirect tax and trade landscape to drive exports and long-term growth.

In the latest episode of Inspiring Voices, we have with us Pallavi Singh, a Marketing and Business Strategist, who shares her journey across some of the world’s most iconic automotive and luxury brands, including Harley-Davidson and MG Motor. She reflects on how authentic leadership, deep customer understanding and hands-on experience play a defining role in building powerful brands and meaningful careers.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership through brand experiences, women in leadership, customer-centric brand building, mentorship, resilience, and the courage to stand out while staying true to oneself.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Saurabh Agarwal, Partner, Tax, EY India, shares his perspectives on how Budget 2026 could accelerate India’s manufacturing growth. He discusses the potential expansion of the PLI framework and allied schemes to support emerging technologies, emphasizing the need for incentives that keep pace with technological change. The conversation also explores how tax certainty and globally competitive tax rates could attract higher foreign investment and create long-term value for the manufacturing sector.Key takeawaysBudget 2026 may announce a second wave of schemes for semiconductors, the lithium-ion battery ecosystem and the automotive sector.Targeted initiatives could drive innovation and self-sufficiency in critical technologies.New technology-focused schemes could enable PLI expansion into space tech and AI.Tax certainty and attractive tax rates could position India as Asia’s most competitive manufacturing destination.Tune in to explore how Budget 2026 could shape the next phase of India’s manufacturing journey.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Sonu Iyer, National Leader, People Advisory Services – Tax, EY India, shares her perspectives on how Budget 2026 could impact individuals, employees and employers. She explores potential tax rebates, measures to ease compliance and the role of digitalization in strengthening trust between taxpayers and the tax administration. The discussion also highlights opportunities to improve taxpayer experience, data-driven administration and faster dispute resolution.Key takeawaysEnhanced tax rebates could provide relief to low-income earners.Simplified return forms and proactive notifications can ease compliance.Digital frameworks can improve taxpayer awareness and transparency.Faster, tech-enabled dispute resolution and mediation can reduce bottlenecks.Tune in to understand how Budget 2026 could reshape the individual tax landscape.

In this episode of Budget Insights, part of the EY India Insights podcast series, Raju Kumar, Partner and Tax Leader – Energy sector, EY India, examines how Budget 2026 can accelerate India’s clean energy transition. He discusses policy and fiscal levers to strengthen renewables, green mobility and large-scale energy storage, while highlighting the role of a diversified energy mix—including long-term options such as nuclear—in achieving sustainable growth and energy security.Key takeawaysBudget 2026 can balance energy security, affordability and transition through system-level policy support.Securing critical minerals is vital for resilient EV and battery ecosystems.Grid modernization and energy storage can enhance stability and reduce costs.Incentives and subsidies can scale green hydrogen and smart grids.Tune in to explore how Budget 2026 could shape India’s energy future.

In the latest episode of EY.AI Unplugged Season 2: AI agents of impact, part of EY India Insights podcast series, Preeti Anand, Business Consulting Partner at EY India, discusses how Agentic AI is enhancing CX service delivery by automating routine tasks, allowing human agents to focus on more complex issues with empathy. She highlights that with the rise of Agentic AI; it autonomously creates value by understanding customer intent and collaborating with human agents.Key takeawaysAI can reshape customer experiences by enhancing service delivery and automating 40% to 50% of the tasks.Real-time AI copilots can handle routine tasks, allowing human agents to manage complex problems, with persuasion and empathy.India is poised to lead in AI-driven customer experience innovation, with a pool of AI talent base and companies developing AI solutions.Tune in to discover how Agentic AI is redefining customer experience

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast – Budget Insights, Ravi Mahajan, Partner, Technology, Media & Telecom at EY India, shares his perspectives on expectations from Budget 2026 for the technology sector.Ravi explores how sharper focus on AI and digital infrastructure, enhanced tax certainty, and simplified compliance could shape the future of the TMT industry. He discusses potential priorities for the government, key challenges businesses may face, and opportunities to accelerate innovation through targeted tax benefits for new technologies, R&D, start-ups and GCCs.Tune in to understand how Budget 2026 could drive tech-led growth, strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, and enable businesses to scale with greater confidence.

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, Rajnish Gupta, Partner in the Tax and Economic Policy Group at EY India discusses India’s evolving approach to AI governance and what it means for businesses and policymakers.The conversation explores India’s recently released “light-touch, innovation-first” AI guidelines and how they aim to encourage experimentation while ensuring responsible deployment.Rajnish shares insights on human accountability in AI systems, the importance of robust enterprise governance frameworks and the role of regulatory sandboxes in enabling safe innovation. He also compares India’s approach with global regulatory models and outlines key priorities for building trust, reducing risk and supporting ethical AI adoption.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

EY India Insights breaks down the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2025 along with the Rules and their implications for individuals, organizations and India’s digital governance ecosystem.In this episode, Ritika Loganey Gupta, Partner, Tax & Regulatory Services, EY India and Lalit Kalra, Partner, Cybersecurity and National Leader-Data Privacy, EY India, decode the newly notified rules and share a practical roadmap for readiness.Key takeaways:DPDP Act and Rules empower individual data control and enforces accountability on all organizations, including companies based outside India.Implementation unfolds in three phases: immediate activation of the Data Protection Board, consent-manager onboarding in one year, and full compliance within 18 months.Organizations must maintain one-year tamper-proof logs and align data retention with purpose, keeping in mind additional requirements from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and the Companies Act.Penalties for non-compliance range up to INR 800 crore for violations such as breach reporting failures or inadequate security safeguards.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, Hemal Shah, Partner, Consulting Services at EY India, unpacks how GIFT City is emerging as a global destination for treasury and commodity trading — and what it will take to accelerate its next phase of growth.Hemal reflects on global benchmarks from Singapore, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, outlining what India can adopt to strengthen GIFT City’s competitiveness. He delves into why regulatory clarity, technology-led enablement, and industry-wide collaboration are essential to building a resilient, future-ready financial ecosystem.Tune in to explore how GIFT City can evolve into a long-term engine of economic growth and one of the world’s most influential financial centers.

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast series, Mahim Chaturvedi, Partner, Consulting, EY India, unpacks what it takes to de-risk mega capital projects and elevate execution excellence across India’s rapidly expanding industrial landscape.Mahim highlights the structural challenges that continue to impact large projects — fragmented stakeholders, operational delays, cost overruns, inefficient execution models and limited mechanization. He explains why India must accelerate its construction productivity to match global benchmarks and how advanced construction methods can drive transformational impact.Tune in to learn how India can unlock world-class execution, accelerate project timelines and build a stronger, more resilient manufacturing ecosystem.

In this EY.AI podcast series, Abbas Godhrawala, Partner, Risk Consulting at EY India, explains why Agentic AI — systems capable of autonomous decision-making and real-time actions — demands a fundamentally different risk framework compared with traditional AI models.Abbas outlines how the autonomous nature of Agentic AI introduces new layers of complexity: increased exposure to adversarial threats, unpredictable behavior across interconnected systems and reduced human intervention. He discusses why current governance models fall short and how organizations must rethink their oversight mechanisms to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI capabilities.He also distills three foundational priorities from the EY Agentic AI risk framework that enterprises should embed immediately: enhanced observability, rigorous testing structures and strong human oversight to ensure accountability and system integrity.Tune in to understand how a future-ready risk framework can help organizations safely scale Agentic AI.

Welcome to Energy Transition Dialogues, a podcast series by EY India Insights, where we delve into the innovations and policies shaping India’s energy transition. In this episode, Vinayak Vipul, Partner at EY-Parthenon India focuses on the future of the steel sector. He explains the evolving role of coking coal in the steel sector’s journey toward sustainability and resilience and the need to balance dependence on imports, especially in terms of India’s decarbonization goals.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.SoundCloud | Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

In this EY India Insights podcast episode, Bhavesh Thakkar, Partner, Tax and Regulatory Services at EY India, unpacks Maharashtra’s newly launched Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025 — a strategic initiative designed to position the state as a premier destination for global service hubs.He explains how the policy supports both new and expanding GCCs through a structured incentive framework tied to investment and employment thresholds. From capital and rental subsidies to payroll support, power cost incentives, and interest subsidies, Bhavesh outlines how these measures aim to ease operational challenges and accelerate GCC growth in the state.He also highlights the importance of adhering to eligibility timelines and compliance requirements, as well as the policy’s broader vision of building a strong, innovation-led GCC ecosystem in Maharashtra.Tune in to discover how Maharashtra’s GCC Policy 2025 can accelerate global capability growth.

In the latest episode of the of EY India Insights, Radhika Saigal, Leader and Partner, Technology Consulting-Financial services, EY India, reflects on an important issue, “From pilots to scale: How financial services firms invest in technology”.She highlights ways in which financial services firms can transition from pilot projects to large-scale technology adoption, with a focus on strategy, governance, operating model and organizational culture.The conversation also emphasizes ROI alignment, cybersecurity and emerging technologies like GenAI, quantum computing and sustainable tech for future transformation in financial services.Subscribe to us on EY India Insights podcast for more real-time updates on EY India Insights Podcast.SoundCloud | Amazon podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Listen to EY India podcasts for latest insights on business, finance, industry trends, and global challenges from professionals across various sectors.

In this EY India Insights podcast episode, D.K. Srivastava, Chief Policy Advisor at EY India, decodes India’s robust 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26, exploring the structural drivers behind this momentum — from capital expenditure-led growth to fiscal management amid shifting revenue trends.He delves into the implications of GST 2.0, which simplifies India’s tax structure by merging rate slabs, and analyzes its potential impact on demand, consumption, and sectoral performance. The discussion also examines India’s evolving trade landscape, highlighting the need for strategic diversification to mitigate global risks and realize the vision of achieving US$500 billion in bilateral trade with the US by 2030.Tune in to understand India’s growth pulse — where fiscal strategy, GST reforms, and trade resilience converge to shape the next phase of economic expansion.

In this EY India Insights podcast episode, Hemal Shah, Partner, Consulting Services, EY India , explores how corporate treasuries in India are transforming amid growing demands for agility, precision, and strategic foresight. Drawing from the EY India Corporate Treasury Survey 2025, Hemal discusses how AI and automation are reshaping treasury operations, reducing manual dependency, and enabling data-driven decision-making.Gain insights into overcoming key roadblocks to treasury modernization, from spreadsheet reliance to fragmented systems, and discover practical steps for CFOs to build a strong foundation for intelligent, automated treasury functions.Tune in to learn how technology can unlock smarter, faster, and more resilient corporate treasury operations.