In this episode of the EY.ai Unplugged series, Prashant Garg, Technology Consulting Partner, EY India delves into how generative AI is shaping the future of finance from a CFO’s perspective. 

Explore how GenAI is transforming routine finance tasks into strategic opportunities, enabling faster and more insightful decision-making, and driving innovation within finance teams. 

Key takeaways: 

The shift from reactive to proactive finance strategies. 

Unlocking new revenue streams, better liquidity forecasts, and efficient cash management. 

Simplifying complex processes like regulatory compliance and fraud detection. 

Revolutionizing operations, including reconciliation and month-end close processes. 

Using AI as a catalyst for continuous innovation and strategic excellence. 

Join the conversation to understand how generative AI a tool is not just but a game-changer for financial transformation. 

Listen to the full episode: Innovating your finance function with Generative AI | EY - India 

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Innovating your finance function with Generative AI

Discover how the finance function has evolved over the decades in this insightful conversation featuring Sardul Seth, Partner and CHS Consulting leader, EY India(https://www.ey.com/en_in/people/sardul-seth), Meghal Sheth, CFO, Mars Wrigley, India(https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghal-sheth-1619161/)  and Kumar Gaurav Partner, Finance Transformation, EY India(https://www.ey.com/en_in/people/kumar-gaurav)

In this episode, Meghal shares his journey from traditional bookkeeping to becoming a business co-pilot, addressing challenges like dynamic business environments, digitalization, and talent management. Kumar adds depth by outlining the four key building blocks of finance transformation: digital operations, insights, talent upskilling, and governance. 

Gain actionable insights into: 





Embracing change and transformation as a leader and team member. 





Leveraging technology and real-time data for business growth. 





Building a future-ready finance function that drives value. 

Listen now to shape the future of your finance function! 

CFOs at the helm of Finance Transformation | EY - India 

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CFOs at the helm of Finance Transformation

Welcome to New season of the Inspiring Voices: A podcast series with influential women leaders from EY India Insights. This is where we bring you insightful conversations with women leaders who are shaping industries and redefining success.

In this episode, we have with us Soma Ghosh, Head of Finance at ZF Group, where she shares her journey—from breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry to championing diversity, inclusion, and leadership. With nearly three decades of experience, she reflects on the lessons that shaped her career, the role of women in corporate leadership, and how embracing change drives long-term success.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on women in leadership, female finance executives, career growth for women, and the power of resilience and mentorship.

Inspiring Voices: Women leading change

Welcome to BIS Certification: What Indian Businesses Must Know, where we decode the evolving regulatory landscape of BIS certification and its impact on manufacturers and importers in India.

In this episode, Jayashree Parthasarathy, Indirect Tax Partner at EY India (https://www.ey.com/en_in/people/jayashree-parthasarathy)  is joined by Agneshwar Sen, Associate Partner, Tax and Economic Policy (International Trade) at EY India (https://www.ey.com/en_in/people/agneshwar-sen) to discuss why BIS certification has gained prominence, how businesses can navigate compliance challenges, and what proactive steps they should take to ensure seamless market access.

Tune in to learn how India’s increasing quality standards are shaping trade, why customs enforcement is tightening, and what companies can do to avoid penalties and delays.

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BIS Certification: What Indian Businesses Must Know for Compliance & Market Access

In this episode, Abhishek Sen, Partner at People Consulting, EY India, delves into the transformative power of Generative AI in HR. Discover how GenAI is revolutionizing recruitment, performance management, and employee experience, while also addressing the importance of responsible AI practices. Explore EY’s innovative approach to creating a smarter and more efficient HR landscape.

Key Takeaways:
• From automation to intelligence: How GenAI empowers strategic decision-making in HR.
• Enhancing employee experience: AI-driven personalization for career growth and performance management.
• Ethics and governance: Building fairness, transparency, and trust in HR systems.

Tune in to learn how EY is shaping the future of HR with GenAI - https://www.ey.com/en_in/media/podcasts/generative-ai/2025/04/episode-14-innovating-your-hr-function-with-generative-ai

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Innovating your HR function with Generative AI

In this episode of EY.ai Unplugged, Rohit Pandharkar, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY India, explores the global and Indian advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs). Dive into the journey of AI progressing from text generation to agentic AI, revolutionizing industries through autonomous decision-making. Gain insights into India’s growing AI ecosystem, the open vs. closed-source debate, and how Small Language Models (SLMs) are shaping innovation on edge devices.

Key Takeaways:

• LLMs evolving into agentic AI: Automating tasks and enabling autonomous decision-making.
• The rise of Indic AI: Making AI accessible and inclusive by breaking language barriers.
• Open vs. closed models: Balancing control, accuracy, and flexibility for business innovation.
• Advancing AI infrastructure: Driving large-scale innovation and expanding capabilities.

Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping the future of technology and businesses - https://www.ey.com/en_in/media/podcasts/generative-ai/2025/04/episode-15-the-growth-of-india-llms


#EYIndia #GenerativeAI #LLMs #SLMs #AIInnovation #TechnologyConsulting #AgenticAI #IndicAI #OpenSourceAI #ClosedSourceAI #AIInfrastructure #FutureofAI #AIonEdgeDevices #EYConsulting #AIinIndia #TechTransformation


The growth of India LLMs

In this episode of the Indirect Tax insights Podcast, Bipin Sapra,Partner - Leader, Indirect Tax Economic Policy, EY India, is joined by Jayashree Parthasarathy, Partner, Indirect Tax, EY India. Together, they unravel the complexities of taxation on gift cards and vouchers under the GST regime.

Discover key insights on:
•	The evolution of tax treatment for vouchers in India.
•	Clarifications issued by the GST Council on P2P and P2A voucher models.
•	The taxation of breakage income and its implications for businesses.
•	The elimination of distinctions between general and specific vouchers for a simplified approach.

Gain valuable perspectives on how these changes impact industries and businesses dealing with gift cards and vouchers.

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Understanding GST treatment of gift cards and vouchers

Welcome to AI Opportunities for Tax Heads, where we explore the transformative impact of AI on tax compliance, strategy, and decision-making.

In this episode, Sameer Gupta, Tax Leader at EY India, discusses how AI is revolutionizing tax functions by enhancing data processing, improving classification accuracy, and identifying opportunities with unprecedented efficiency. He also discusses the critical role of security, trust, and human expertise in ensuring AI-driven insights are applied with ethical integrity and sound judgment.

Listen now & tune in to discover how EY is leading the way in responsible integrating AI to shape the future of tax with confidence.


AI Opportunities for Tax Heads: Smarter Compliance, Strategic Insights

Welcome to AI in Strategy & Transactions: Driving Smarter Deals with GenAI, where we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming deal-making and transaction strategy.

In this episode, Santosh Tiwari, Partner at EY-Parthenon, discusses the evolving role of AI—particularly GenAI—in Strategy and Transactions. From accelerating due diligence through advanced data analysis to matching deals with the right sources, AI is enabling faster, smarter decision-making.

Learn how tools like Diligence Assistant and Capital Edge are reshaping the way teams identify trends, uncover insights, and enhance value creation across the transaction lifecycle.

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AI in Strategy & Transactions: Driving Smarter Deals with GenAI

Welcome to Three AI Key Success Factors: How to Drive Business Value from AI and GenAI, where we explore the essential elements that help organizations unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence.

In this episode, Rakesh Kaul, Partner and AI Activation Leader at EY India, outlines three strategic priorities that leaders must embrace to maximize ROI from AI initiatives—leadership commitment, a strong business case, and workforce enablement.

Tune in to discover why aligning leadership vision, prioritizing impact-driven use cases, and empowering teams with tailored upskilling programs are critical to scaling AI and GenAI effectively.

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Three AI Key Success Factors: How to Drive Business Value from AI and GenAI

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.

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