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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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How will GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate rationalization impact your business operations and compliance costs? The 56th GST Council meeting has announced key changes — moving to a dual rate structure (5% and 18%), a special 40% rate for select items, simplified refund provisions, and operationalization of the GST Appellate Tribunal. 📌 Effective from 22 September 2025, these reforms aim to streamline GST and ease trade. 🔗 Read the full alert here: https://ow.ly/Qop150WRbcH #GSTReforms #TaxCompliance #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence

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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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56th GST Council Meeting: A Landmark in India’s Indirect Tax Evolution The Council has proposed major changes shaping the future of GST in India: - Two-rate GST structure - 40% slab for sin & luxury goods - Significant rate rationalisation (effective Sept 22, 2025) - Faster refunds & simplified registration - Clarity on post-sale discounts & place of supply rules - Operationalisation of GSTAT These recommendations aim to simplify compliance, bring certainty, and align GST with a modern tax framework. Read our Dhruva Alert for a detailed breakdown Abhishek Mundada | Aditya Hans | Ashish Agrawal | Deepesh Chheda | Jignesh Ghelani | Kapil Bhatnagar | Kulraj Ashpnani | Mehul Bheda | Punit Shah | Ranjeet Mahtani | Ritesh Kumar S | Samudra Acharyya | Sandeep Bhalla | Sudhir Nayak | Umesh Gala | Vaibhav Gupta | Anand Parasrampuria | Ashish Jain | Maharshi Mehta| Manjit Bhimajiani | Nitin Bohra | Rahul H Mehta | Vaibhav Jajoo | Vishal Lohia | Kiran Tahelani | Arun Futela | Karan Awtani | Somil B. | Darshan M. | Shubham Agarwal | Navaz PC | Pratik U Shah | Santosh Shekar | Madhu K. #GST #IndirectTax #TaxReforms #DhruvaAdvisors

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