EY India Insights Podcast

In this episode of the EY India Insights Podcast, host Deepshikha Sikarwar, Associate Editor at The Economic Times , is joined by Sanjay Mangal , Member (GST, Central Excise and Service Tax), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India , and Bipin Sapra, Partner and Indirect Tax Policy Leader, EY India , to reflect on nine years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and i...

In this episode, we explore how tax and finance functions are evolving beyond compliance to become strategic, insight-driven partners. The conversation highlights how organizations are driving tax transformation through digital initiatives, using automation and AI to streamline processes, improve accuracy and enhance visibility. A practical approach is discussed—starting with focused, rule-based u...

In this episode of the EY.ai Unplugged podcast, we explore how organizations can prepare for the next evolution of Agentic AI, powered by trusted, high-quality data. Alexy Thomas, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India, shares why data is the most critical enabler of intelligent, autonomous decision-making and how its quality directly impacts outcomes. The conversation highlights the dynamic rel...

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore the evolution of India’s insolvency landscape as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) marks a decade of implementation. Pulkit Gupta, Partner, Debt and Special Situations, EY India , and Amit Agarwal, CEO, EAAA Alternatives , share their perspectives on how the IBC has moved beyond improving recovery rates and timelines to fundamenta...

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore how India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has accelerated the growth of manufacturing-led businesses, enabling them to scale from regional players to globally competitive enterprises. Deepak Agarwal, Promoter and Managing Director, Bikaji Foods , shares insights into the company’s journey, highlighting how policy support, comb...

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast , we explore how data breach response in the BFSI sector has become a board-level priority following the DPDP Act, 2023 , with implications for trust, regulatory outcomes and business continuity. Ranjeeth Bellary, Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services, EY India , shares insights on early-stage breach decisions, forensic readiness and the need f...

In this episode of the EY.ai Unplugged podcast series , we explore the transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) from traditional delivery hubs into intelligence engines that drive faster decision-making and smarter execution. Sunil Venkatesh, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India , shares perspectives on how autonomous AI agents are reshaping enterprise workflows, governance models an...

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we unpack Ind AS 118, a new accounting standard set to redefine financial performance reporting. Jigar Parikh and Devesh Prakash , Partners, FAAS, EY India, discuss how this goes beyond compliance to become a strategic transformation for businesses. The conversation covers key changes, including the restructuring of the profit and loss statement, t...

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore the evolving dynamics of secondary transactions in Indian start-ups and how they are reshaping valuation benchmarks in the ecosystem. Navin Vohra, Leader, Valuation, Modeling and Economics, EY India , shares perspectives on the shifting landscape, challenging the long-held view that secondary transactions are typically priced at a discou...

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 investme...

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 funct...

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 in...

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 k...

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 Dir...

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 an...

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 A...

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‑inten...

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...

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, Par...

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 o...

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 resilien...

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...

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 automat...

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 l...

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...