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Upcoming GST Council, expected rate changes and what should businesses do! With the GST Council set to deliberate on 3rd & 4th September 2025, these reforms aim to simplify compliance, boost affordability, and enhance global competitiveness. What to expect and what does this mean for businesses? 🔹 Fewer slab rates → Easier classification & reporting 🔹 Lower rates on essentials → Stimulates demand 🔹 Reduced litigation & improved cashflows 🔹 Improved competitiveness → Lower operational costs Action points for businesses: ✔ Reanalyse pricing & protect margins ✔ Upgrade systems for compliance ✔ Plan cashflows & manage inventory impact Early preparation is key. Our Deloitte alert has more details! #GST #TaxReforms #EaseOfDoingBusiness #IndiaGrowthStory #RateRationalisation #Compliance Amit Sarker Mamatha Anand Abhirath Bhat Rohit Mehta

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Gautam Bhattacharya Joins KPMG India as Partner & Head of Technology Consulting.! KPMG India has appointed Gautam Bhattacharya as the Partner and Head of Technology Consulting, marking a pivotal move in its strategy to enhance digital transformation services across sectors. Gautam will be based in Bengaluru, leading the firm’s technology consulting vertical with a sharp focus on enterprise transformation, digital innovation, and cloud-first modernization initiatives. Gautam brings with him a stellar track record, having served as Partner – Advisory Services at EY India for nearly 15 years. His deep expertise has played a key role in accelerating consulting-led growth and delivering strategic technology solutions at scale. His impressive professional journey also includes leadership stints at Quoreka, Bristlecone, Intel Corporation, and global consulting powerhouses like SAP, KPMG US, and PwC. Returning to KPMG India, Gautam’s appointment signals a renewed and strategic commitment by the firm to build agile, future-ready enterprises, empowering clients through cutting-edge digital transformation and cloud-first strategies. #TechnologyConsulting #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseTransformation #CloudFirst #InnovationLeadership #DigitalInnovation #ITStrategy #TechLeadership #KPMGIndia #KPMG #GautamBhattacharya #LeadershipUpdate #PartnerAppointment #ExecutiveLeadership #NewRole #FutureOfWork #LeadershipMatters #DigitalFuture #StrategyAndInnovation #CIOLeadership #BengaluruTech #IndiaBusiness #ConsultingLife #TransformationJourney

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🌐 Unraveling Beneficial Ownership – Cornerstone of Global Tax Transparency In the rapidly evolving global tax landscape, beneficial ownership has emerged as a critical pillar for ensuring financial transparency, curbing treaty abuse, and strengthening anti-money laundering measures. Our article in ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) Compendium on Emerging Tax Trends (Aug 2025) traces the evolution of the concept under Indian and international tax frameworks. It covers: Judicial interpretations: substance over form vs. form over substance The debate on sufficiency of Tax Residency Certificates (TRCs) The Supreme Court’s and High Courts’ recent stands on treaty shopping & tax avoidance The growing complexities posed by AI-driven businesses in determining true beneficial ownership Special thanks to Saurav Bhattacharya sir for his insightful guidance and to CA Shubham Gupta for his valuable assistance in shaping this paper. 👉 The debate around beneficial ownership is far from settled. How do you see AI and evolving judicial trends shaping the future of tax transparency? Would love to hear your views. ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) ASSOCHAM #BeneficialOwnership #TaxTransparency #GlobalTax #AI #TaxCompliance #ASSOCHAM #EmergingTaxTrends

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has introduced a revised audit report format specifically tailored for non-corporate entities like partnerships, proprietorships, and small businesses. Why this matters: -The new format ensures clarity, consistency, and compliance with the latest auditing standards. -It aligns reporting with SA 700 series and improves communication with stakeholders. Key updates: -Enhanced reporting on going concern assumptions. -More structured presentation of audit opinion and responsibilities. -Simplified language for better understanding by non-corporate users. This change is especially important for CAs who handle MSME clients and unlisted firms. Better reporting builds better trust. Time to review your audit files and adapt. The format may be new, but the goal remains the same: true and fair reporting. #audit #ca #auditreports #icai

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Great insights provided by the Report on private credit which is scaling rapidly in India, with record deal volumes (~79 deals) and values (~US$9b), indicating its emergence as a mainstream financing alternative across sectors. Investor confidence remains strong, with most funds targeting double-digit returns and maintaining a bullish outlook despite rising competition.

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The projected creation of 40,000 jobs by mid-market GCCs in India by 2026 highlights the tremendous growth opportunity in this sector. At RSM, we help mid-market companies capitalize on this trend through our tailored GCC+ approach. Our services are specifically designed for organizations that need the benefits of offshore operations without the complexity of large-scale implementations. We provide comprehensive support including market research to identify optimal locations across India's business hubs, regulatory compliance management covering all necessary licenses and permits, and strategic talent acquisition with cultural integration programs. Our assisted GCC model allows companies to start with focused functions like finance and accounting or IT operations, then scale systematically as they build confidence and capability. With our existing infrastructure across multiple Indian cities and deep understanding of local talent markets, we help mid-market companies establish cost-effective operations that contribute to both their growth and India's expanding GCC ecosystem. Connect with me to learn more. #GlobalCapabilityCenters #GCC #IndiaOffshore #MidMarket #BusinessTransformation #RSM https://lnkd.in/deSXjH_D

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