EY India Insights Podcast

Welcome to IPO Knowledge Series, strategic insights for businesses preparing to go public. The series covers critical aspects of the IPO journey - including IPO analysis, IPO planning, IPO consulting, and IPO advisory services. In this episode, Veenit Surana, Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY India , decodes the common roadblocks companies face while planning their IPO. From enha...

Welcome to IPO Knowledge Series, strategic insights for businesses preparing to go public. The series covers critical aspects of the IPO journey - including IPO analysis, IPO planning, IPO consulting, and IPO advisory services. In this episode, Veenit Surana, Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY India , shares practical guidance on what it takes to become IPO-ready. He outlines five...

Welcome to IPO Knowledge Series, strategic insights for businesses preparing to go public. The series covers critical aspects of the IPO journey - including IPO analysis, IPO planning, IPO consulting, and IPO advisory services. In this episode, Veenit Surana, Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY India , focuses into India’s remarkable rise as the global leader in IPO volume for 2024...

The World Environment Day 2025 theme of “Beat Plastic Pollution” highlights an escalating environmental crisis. India is now among the top producers of plastic waste globally, generates approximately 9 million tons annually—accounting for nearly one-fifth of the global total. Plastic waste reduction and waste management are a high priority for EY, which is a trusted advisor in sustainability trans...

Welcome to Consulting Leaders Unscripted , where we bring you candid conversations with those shaping the future of consulting. In this episode, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services at EY India, speaks with Maya Ramachandran, Partner – Risk Consulting Markets Leader , about her trailblazing journey in digital risk. With over 15 years of experience, Maya reflects on bei...

In the latest episode of Leadership Unscripted, Paroma Chatterjee, CEO, Revolut India , speaks with Pratik Shah, Partner and National Leader – Financial Services, EY India , in a thought-provoking discussion on India’s growing role as a global hub for fintech innovation. She shares how Revolut is leveraging India’s deep technology and financial services talent to power global operations, and why r...

In this episode of EY.ai Unplugged , Dinesh Mishra, Partner, and Leader – Digital and Emerging Technologies, EY , shares how AI is transforming customer service. He explains how AI can reduce customer service costs by over 50% by automating complex tasks such as collections and onboarding. Dinesh outlines key success factors, including customizing AI models for quality, minimizing latency, optimiz...

Welcome to Bharat’s Trailblazers, where we spotlight visionary leaders transforming India's business landscape. In this debut episode, Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, sits down with Rajesh Magow , Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, to explore the story behind one of India’s most iconic travel platforms. Tune in as they discuss Rajesh’s entrepreneur...

Welcome back to Bharat’s Trailblazers, where we spotlight founders who are reshaping India’s business ecosystem. In this episode, Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, engages in a compelling conversation with Saahil Goel , Founder and CEO of Shiprocket, one of India’s fastest-growing e-commerce logistics platforms. Tune in as Saahil shares the grit, determin...

Welcome to Bharat’s Trailblazers, where we feature inspiring stories of entrepreneurs shaping India’s future. In this episode, Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, speaks with Ankit Agrawal , Founder and CEO of InsuranceDekho, about his mission to make insurance more accessible and trusted across the country. Listen in as Ankit shares his entrepreneurial jou...

In this episode of Bharat’s Trailblazers, we feature a founder who is revolutionizing how India buys and sells cars. Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, sits down with Ruchit Agarwal , Co-founder and CFO of CARS24, to discuss the company’s bold vision, rapid growth, and the future of mobility in a digital-first world. Ruchit shares his entrepreneurial journ...

In this episode of Bharat’s Trailblazers, we spotlight a trailblazer who disrupted the global hospitality industry from the ground up. Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, sits down with Ritesh Agarwal , Founder and Group CEO of OYO, to explore his journey from a small-town entrepreneur to a global business leader. Ritesh shares the motivations, aspirations,...

In this special episode of Bharat’s Trailblazers, we feature a dynamic entrepreneurial duo driving innovation across B2B commerce and fintech. Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, is joined by Asish Mohapatra and Ruchi Kalra , Co-founders of OfBusiness and Oxyzo, as they share their journey of scaling two unicorns focused on India’s real economy. Tune in as...

In this episode of Bharat’s Trailblazers, we bring you the inspiring story of a woman leader transforming how India sees—literally and figuratively. Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, speaks with Neha Bansal , Co-founder of Lenskart, about her entrepreneurial journey, bold leadership strategies, and the resilience that helped scale one of India’s most trus...

In this episode of Bharat’s Trailblazers, we spotlight an industry leader charting a bold course through India’s skies. Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, engages in a high-flying conversation with Aditya Ghosh , Co-founder of Akasa Air, about the journey of building a next-generation airline rooted in customer-centric innovation and operational excellence...

In this final episode of Bharat’s Trailblazers, we feature a transformative leader behind one of India’s most influential digital success stories. Prashant Singhal , Markets Leader and Telecommunications Leader at EY India, sits down with Kalyan Krishnamurthy , Group CEO of Flipkart, to explore his leadership journey, strategic priorities, and the evolution of Flipkart into a powerhouse of Indian...

In the latest episode of the Leadership Unscripted series, Pratik Shah, Partner and National Leader – Financial Services, EY India , speaks with Pralay Mondal, Managing Director and CEO of ‪@CSBBank‬ . Reflecting on a career spanning Colgate, Wipro, HDFC, and Axis Bank, Pralay discusses how early experiences in Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) shaped his leadership style and approach to market ex...

In this episode, Sudipta Roy, Managing Director and CEO of L&T Finance , joins Pratik Shah, Partner and National Leader – Financial Services at EY India , to share his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of patience and persistence. He explores his passion for wildlife photography and reflects on his diverse career spanning FMCG, Citi, Deutsche Bank, and ICICI Bank. The discussion h...

In this episode of Consulting Leaders Unscripted , Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services, EY India, speaks with Mini Gupta, Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting, EY India. Mini shares her journey in cybersecurity, exploring the evolution of the field and the growing impact of AI. They discuss emerging digital risks, the significance of India’s Digital Personal Data Protect...

In the debut episode of Consulting Leaders Unscripted, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services, EY India, engages in a compelling conversation with Niyati Sood, Partner, Risk Consulting Services, EY India. Niyati shares her journey in consulting and internal audit, shedding light on the evolving risk landscape, emerging trends, and strategies to manage uncertainty. From o...

Welcome to Three AI Key Success Factors: How to Drive Business Value from AI and GenAI , where we explore the essential elements that help organizations unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Rakesh Kaul, Partner and AI Activation Leader at EY India, outlines three strategic priorities that leaders must embrace to maximize ROI from AI initiatives—leadership commitme...

Welcome to AI in Strategy & Transactions: Driving Smarter Deals with GenAI , where we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming deal-making and transaction strategy. In this episode, Santosh Tiwari, Partner at EY-Parthenon, discusses the evolving role of AI—particularly GenAI—in Strategy and Transactions. From accelerating due diligence through advanced data analysis to matching deal...

In this episode of the Indirect Tax insights Podcast , Bipin Sapra,Partner - Leader, Indirect Tax Economic Policy, EY India , is joined by Jayashree Parthasarathy, Partner, Indirect Tax, EY India . Together, they unravel the complexities of taxation on gift cards and vouchers under the GST regime. Discover key insights on: The evolution of tax treatment for vouchers in India. Clarifications issued...

In this episode of EY.ai Unplugged, Rohit Pandharkar, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India , explores the global and Indian advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs). Dive into the journey of AI progressing from text generation to agentic AI, revolutionizing industries through autonomous decision-making. Gain insights into India’s growing AI ecosystem, the open vs. closed-source debate, and...

In this episode, Abhishek Sen, Partner at People Consulting, EY India , delves into the transformative power of Generative AI in HR. Discover how GenAI is revolutionizing recruitment, performance management, and employee experience, while also addressing the importance of responsible AI practices. Explore EY’s innovative approach to creating a smarter and more efficient HR landscape. Key Takeaways...