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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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Ajay Sethi, Baker Tilly ASA India, in an exclusive interaction with ETCFO, highlights the urgent need for India to build a robust Top-20 audit firm ecosystem not just aim for a desi Big Four. His views reflect a larger conversation around capacity, credibility, and competition in the Indian audit space. https://lnkd.in/gHzajmgG #AuditFirms #AuditEcosystem #AuditReform

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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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ICAI: Expanding Horizons, Elevating Standards The global stature of ICAI continues to grow—firmly establishing Indian Chartered Accountants on the world stage. With reciprocal qualification agreements with 8 leading international bodies and technical partnerships with 16 others, ICAI is actively shaping global accounting standards. Our footprint now spans 54 Chapters and 31 Representative Offices across 47 countries and 85 cities, serving as a bridge for global collaboration, professional mobility, and knowledge exchange. These efforts are driven by a singular vision: the furtherance of the Chartered Accountancy profession, both in India and globally. Through international outreach, ICAI is empowering members to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. #ICAIInternational #GlobalCA #IndianExcellence #GlobalMobility #CharteredAccountancy #ProfessionalLeadership #ICAI

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Privileged to co-author this article with Sivarajan Kalyanaraman on a timely and evolving issue: 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝑺𝑻 2.0 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 – 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔? We explore the legal, commercial, and compliance dimensions of GST rate cuts in the post-anti-profiteering regime, and what they mean for pricing strategies going forward. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and learn through this article. Would love to hear your thoughts! #GST #IndirectTax #ConsumerWelfare #TaxPolicy #ThoughtLeadership

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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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