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India Insights is a complimentary audio news series that examines important business issues of the day.
2011
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Understanding the need for Foreign Direct Investment in the Retail sector
As one of the fastest growing economies, India has become a retail hotspot due to its large population having an ever-increasing disposable income and more importantly the potential and desire to spend. To discuss these further, we present to you a webinar to discuss the development and issues in the Indian Retail Sector.
The wait is over. The much awaited budget has been announced. How would the proposals announced by the Finance Minister affect you?
Moreover, what could the proposals mean for our country and economy as a whole? Join us as we ‘Unmask the implications’ of this year’s budget proposals. Know what our experts and leaders have to say, listen to our various podcasts.
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It’s February, the month of the next Union Budget. In an effort to dig deeper into the expectations from the upcoming budget, our leaders and experts help us understand what changes could be in the offing for India during the upcoming year.
- Can the individual tax-payer expect any changes in personal taxation and how will it impact him/her?
- With the proposed Direct Taxes Code just around the corner, how will the government address the changes proposed for CFC rules, Place of Effective management (POEM) and GAAR?
- With a resurgence in global markets and increased M&A activities, how will policy changes in the Budget affect the M&A landscape?
- In the light of the Goods & Services Tax proposed to be implemented in April 2012, what changes can be expected for Indirect Taxes?
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2010
SAS70
Our latest podcast talks about recent trends and how third party assessments provide an independent assessment of the organization’s control procedures and establish whether those controls meet the objectives stated by management.
Guest: Sanjoy Sen, Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte Rewards Survey
Deloitte Rewards survey formed the theme for a panel discussion organized by CNBC TV 18 for their show ‘The Storyboard’. Ms. Vishali Dongrie, Director, Consulting with Deloitte in India shared key insights on the status of the rewards and employee compensation in the advertising and media industry of India.
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Public Private Partnerships
The public-private partnership model in recent times has emerged as the preferred model of infrastructure project developments and execution in India, covering several sectors including roads, ports, airports, power, railways and social infrastructure which primarily includes education and health. India has taken several initiatives for bridging infrastructure gap and private sector investment in infrastructure. However, the investment requirement is huge and that needs to be filled with greater participation & alignment of public and private sector vision for the sectors in question.
In this edition of India Insights, we will discuss the imperatives for infrastructure development and the case for PPP.
Guest: Kamlesh Mittal, Senior Director & Public Sector Leader, Deloitte in India
The phenomenon of tax evasion
Tax avoidance creates a gaping hole in the financial coffers of the Government of India which needs to be plugged to generate better tax income. Tax arbitrage is one of the main means of tax avoidance by individual tax payers & companies. Taxpayers seek out and exploit differences and inconsistencies on a comparative basis between the national tax regimes to minimise the incidence of tax. With the discussions on the implementation of General Anti Avoidance Regulations gathering steam, the question to be asked is will this give greater authority and power in the hands of the taxman.
Today we will review and discuss the finer nuances of Anti avoidance regulations as proposed by the Government of India.
Guest: K R Sekar, Partner, Deloitte
Tax concerns of expatriat population
Recently, we have witnessed frenzied activity in the space of inbound and outbound movements, with a large expatriate population coming into the country and Indian multinational companies sending their employees abroad. In view of this, the Indian Government has issued tax notifications that are impacting the social security cost.
Today, we will discuss the key issues tied with outbound investment planning and employee international assignment programs.
Guest: Mr. Rajesh Srinivasan, Senior Director, Tax and leader of Deloitte’s GES practice
Budget expectation - Manufacturing
Manufacturing in India has truly come of age in recent times. The buoyant manufacturing growth in the first half of 2009 was led by a rise in production of basic goods, intermediate goods and consumer durables. But for the economic downturn, it would have contributed 5-6% more to the gross domestic product (GDP). However, there are major infrastructural and regulatory bottlenecks which need immediate attention in order to accelerate growth of the manufacturing sector.
In this podcast we will discuss some of the key expectations of the industry from the Government in tax and regulatory matters in view of the upcoming Union Budget.
Guest: MS Mani, Senior Director, Deloitte
Taxing times
Over the past year, the global recession has had local repercussions. The Indian government announced a cut in indirect taxes with a view to stimulate consumption. Now with the economy on the road to recovery and the gloom of recession behind us, there are expectations that the government may announce a roll back of the indirect tax cuts in Budget 2010.
In this podcast we will discuss the policy changes to be tabled by the government with respect to indirect taxes in the Union Budget 2010.
Guest: Prashant Deshpande, Leader – Indirect Tax, Deloitte
Gearing up for tax reforms
There have been major changes in tax systems in India over the last couple of years and more are envisaged in the coming years. As a run up to the Union Budget 2010 we will assess the introduction of new forms of direct and indirect taxes and analyse the proposed reforms in the design of the structure and operation of taxes in the Indian federal polity.
In this podcast we discuss the proposed tax reforms, their implications and how tax planning has become a key financial priority for businesses in India.
Guest: Neeru Ahuja, Partner, Deloitte
A guided tour of Transfer pricing regulations
Transfer Pricing has been a subject of much debate with the regulators, the policy making bodies and among the tax payers. The heightened activity in the areas of Transfer pricing assessments as well as regulatory frameworks necessitates proper understanding of the fine print by all parties involved. Given the context, tax payers are keen to know the approach of tax authorities towards Transfer pricing and how best they can manage change and make risk adjustments?
In this edition of India Insights, Mr. S P Singh, Senior Director with Deloitte helps us understand the finer nuances of the Transfer Pricing regulations.
Bridging the GAAP: A primer on IFRS in India
We are about a year shy of the date announced by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to be followed for financial statements. Companies face the difficult task of migrating from the current accounting framework which also requires proper awareness and thorough understanding of the subject. However the critical question to be asked is how are the companies gearing up for the big transition and what is their level of preparedness..
In this edition of Deloitte insights we will discuss the key issues faced by Indian companies looking to convert to the IFRS and record the learnings from other countries that have adopted the new accounting language.
Guest: Tony Malik, Director, Deloitte
Goods and Services Tax
Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India has been the topic of much debate since the Union Ministry declared its intentions of rationalizing the tax policy to iron out the inequity that prevails in the current structure. As the deadline of April 2010 for the introduction of GST comes closer, the industry fraternity, experts as well as the tax payers are taking keen interest in understanding the finer nuances of the policy proposal and also its implementation. Deloitte in its capacity has made efforts to understand the industry expectations and encourage deliberation so that the finer aspects of the proposal are better appreciated
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In this podcast, we feature an interview of Prashant Deshpande, a Senior Director with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Private Limited and an expert in the subject of indirect taxes. The interview is a detailed discussion on GST and its implications on Indian businesses.
Creating lasting value
In today’s hyper competitive world, with highly involved customers, breakthrough technological innovations, changing regulatory requirements and a globally connected mesh of markets it has become extremely difficult to build an organization that can sustain over decades of varying economic cycles. The pecking order of companies keeps changing in all industry rankings with only a few companies able to float at the top for a longer period of time than the rest. Creating lasting value at all levels is essential for sustenance and longevity of the enterprise.
In this latest episode of Deloitte India insights, we will discuss what is at the core of creating a successful enterprise that can survive the test of time and how can companies continuously evolve and create lasting value for all its stakeholders.
NELP VIII - Upstream Oil & Gas Business in India
India is believed to have huge reserves of hydrocarbon owing to vast areas of sedimentary basins and offshore area. Yet the exploration activity in the country were limited in early 90s.
In this edition of Deloitte India Insights we will focus on understanding NELP VIII and the challenges and opportunities that it spawns for potential bidders.
In today’s hyper competitive world, with highly involved customers, breakthrough technological innovations, changing regulatory requirements and a globally connected mesh of markets it has become extremely difficult to build an organization that can sustain over decades of varying economic cycles. The pecking order of companies keeps changing in all industry rankings with only a few companies able to float at the top for a longer period of time than the rest. Creating lasting value at all levels is essential for sustenance and longevity of the enterprise.
In this latest episode of Deloitte India insights, we will discuss what is at the core of creating a successful enterprise that can survive the test of time and how can companies continuously evolve and create lasting value for all its stakeholders.
Guest:
Kalpana Jain, Senior Director, Deloitte
Unravelling the Tax Code - Union Budget 2009
The Union Budget 2009 was a much awaited event with both the taxpayer and the industry eagerly looking forward to see a reformist agenda getting pushed through by the strong new government at the centre. Market pundits and economists were rooting for tax reforms to give a boost to the Indian industry already reeling under the pressure of low expenditure resulting from economic recession. This podcast focuses on the impact of the tax policies on the industry and businesses in India (11.18mins)
Under the Magnifying Glass - Union Budget 2009
Deloitte along with UTVi hosted post-budget analysis discussions with Deloitte’s panel of experts and various industry leaders in the three cities of Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. The discussions threw light on the tax policy proposals laid down by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2009.
Post Budget Analysis: Tax Roundtable
Following the budget speech made by Honourable Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Deloitte panel of experts were invited by NDTV for a post-budget analysis discussion along with various industry leaders to discuss threadbare the budget proposals tabled by the finance minister from the perspective of Tax reforms.
Budget Watch
Deloitte along with NDTV Profit hosted a knowledge series and panel discussion on the Union Budget 2009 and what it holds for various sectors and industries in India.
These podcasts aim at delivering insightful analysis on the needs & expectations of the Real Estate, Manufacturing and Financial Services sector from the Union Budget.
Real Estate sector (23.19 mins) | 
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Manufacturing sector (23.12 mins) | Right-click to download
Financial Services (23.45 mins) | Right-click to download
Obama's tax proposals: Implications for India
This podcast takes us through the implications of US President Barack Obama's tax proposals on India.
Disclaimer
The views expressed herein are the personal views of the speaker and not that of Deloitte. None of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms, or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte Network”) is, by means of this discussion, rendering professional advice or services and therefore it is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your finances or your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte Network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this material.
