EY India Insights Podcast
The EY India Insights podcast features conversations with experts on a wide range of topical subjects like ESG, technology, and economic and policy changes that are shaping the thought process of the C-Suite, and are likely to be the cornerstone of a transformative business.
IBC at 10: How India’s debt market has evolved
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 fundamentally transform India’s credit ecosystem, strengthen investor confidence and unlock value from stressed assets.
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has significantly strengthened investor confidence, driving disciplined lending and increasing capital flow...How PLI is helping Indian brands go global
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, combined with strategic investments in capacity expansion and automation, strengthened competitiveness, enhanced operational resilience and unlocked new international market opportunities.
The conversation further delves into how targeted policy interventions such as the PLI scheme have catalyzed long-term capital investment, stre...
Why BFSI boards must prioritize data breach preparedness
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 for evidence-led response frameworks.
Key takeaways:
Data breach response in BFSI has become a board-level responsibility, with regulatory expectations closely tied to trust and governance.The first 72 hours following a breach are critical, requiring clear decisions on classification, containment, notification...Agentic AI in GCCs: From delivery hubs to intelligence engines
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 and talent strategies, and why leaders must balance innovation with control.
The conversation delves into the rise of agentic AI, the shifting role of GCCs in enterprise ecosystems, and how organizations can build future-ready operating models anchored in intelligence, agility and responsible AI adoption.<...
Decoding Ind AS 118 and the future of financial reporting
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, the rise of management‑defined performance measures, and enhanced aggregation and disclosure requirements. It also highlights the broader impact across governance, technology, controls, and investor communication.
Key takeaways:
Ind AS 118 enhances comparability, consistency and transparency in...How secondary transactions are evolving in Indian start-up ecosystem
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 discount. The conversation highlights how, increasingly, secondary deals are aligning with primary valuations—signaling growing investor confidence, stronger demand in high‑growth ventures, and a maturing market environment.
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Secondary transactions in Indian start-ups are increasingly alig...The art of building resilient PE-backed businesses
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 bu...
The art of building resilient PE-backed businesses
In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, we explore what it takes to build resilient and globally competitive businesses in an evolving investment landscape.
Vivek Soni, Partner and Private Equity Leader, EY India, is joined by M.D. Ranganath, Chairman, Catamaran Ventures, who shares insights from his extensive leadership experience across technology, financial services and investment banking. The conversation delves into Catamaran’s patient‑capital approach, sector focus and portfolio construction strategy, along with the critical role of values, governance and resilience in driving long‑term investment success.
They further discuss why globally compet...
How India GCCs are driving core retail and CPG value
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...
How purchase price allocation impacts M&A
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 life...
How organizations are unlocking business transformation through AI
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.
How talent, culture and AI shape modern GCC innovation hubs
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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 conf...
How talent and innovation are reshaping GCCs in India
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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 su...
Why India is an ideal test bed for Agentic AI innovation
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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.
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Why ferrous scrap is becoming a strategic lever for Indian steelmakers
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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 trac...
The future of Global Capability Centers in India: Policy shifts
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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.
Inside the life sciences CFO playbook
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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.
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Future of pay: How compensation is evolving in 2026 and beyond
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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.
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How businesses can navigate India’s evolving risk landscape
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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.
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What India’s OTC boom means for pharma companies
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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.
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How Agentic AI Is transforming financial services in India
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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.
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How intelligent order management can help companies stay competitive
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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.
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Finance at the heart of retail transformation
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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.
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AI, innovation and enterprise transformation | EY @ India AI Impact Summit 2026
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 ro...
AI-powered finance and tax | EY @ India AI Impact Summit 2026
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...
AI for good: Lifelong learning | EY @ India AI Impact Summit 2026
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...
AI, cybersecurity and data privacy | EY @ India AI Impact Summit 2026
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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...
AI for good: Upskilling for the future | EY @ India AI Impact Summit 2026
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...
How India’s family offices are evolving into long-term wealth institutions
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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.
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Strengthening Maharashtra’s industrial ecosystem through targeted incentives
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.
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Budget 2026: Highlights for NRIs on investment, property, disclosures
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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.
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Budget 2026 on TDS, TCS, LRS and transition to the New Income Tax Act
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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.
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Budget 2026: Tax proposals and opportunities in India data centers
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 payment...
How diversification unlocks revenue for India’s automotive sector
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.
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Diversified automotive players can benefit from stronger margins, lower volatility and im...What new pathways does the India-EU FTA unlock for trade and growth
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.
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The India-EU FTA creates a combined market of 2 billion consumers, boosting trade potential.Apart from...How India Inc. can accelerate decarbonization with CCTS
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.
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Why sustainable pharma packaging is a strategic advantage
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.
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Sustainable 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...
Budget 2026 expectations: Boosting EV auto sector
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.
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Long‑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...Budget 2026 expectations: Navigating India’s fiscal future
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.
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To maintain a fiscal deficit–to–GDP ratio of 4.4% in FY26, adjustments — particularly in revenu...How Agentic AI is redefining HR and workforce strategies
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.
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Agentic AI can shift talent decisions from intuition to structured, data-led insights AI can reduce up to 70% of manual HR wo...