Welcome to the EY India Insights podcast. In today's episode of the Interim Budget 2024 series, our host, Ragini Trehan, engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. D.K. Srivastava, Chief Policy Advisor at EY India. Dr. Srivastava dissects the macroeconomic impact of the interim budget on the Indian economy, and sheds light on key takeaways, fiscal priorities, and growth signals, offering a nuanced perspective on tax revenue estimates and the journey towards fiscal consolidation. Join us as we deep dive into the economic intricacies that shape India's financial landscape.

Interim Budget 2024: Impact on the macroeconomics of Indian economy

In the latest episode of EY India Insights podcast series, we dive into the intriguing world of Generative AI (GenAI) and its impact on the financial services industry. Our senior Partners, Subrahmanyam Oruganti and Kartik Shinde, explore the evolving landscape of GenAI adoption, its associated risks, and the imperative need for responsible AI practices. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of trust, regulation, and the future trajectory of GenAI in financial services.

Mitigating GenAI risks in financial services

In the third episode of our podcast series on incentive policies, we explore the exciting world of incentives available in Gujarat. A state known for investment-friendly policies and opportunities. Join our host Pankaj Surana, Tax Director at EY India, as he sits down with Bhavesh Thakkar, Indirect Tax Partner at EY India, to decode Gujarat's incentive landscape. From manufacturing to services, we explore key policies, sector-specific benefits, and the roadmap for businesses eyeing Gujarat's vibrant market.

Incentive insights: Decoding state incentives in Gujarat

In the first episode of our special series celebrating International Women’s Day, our DEI Executive Sponsor Sonu Iyer engages in a captivating conversation with Meera Shenoy, the visionary founder of Youth4Jobs. Meera's unwavering commitment to inclusivity and diversity has transformed the landscape of jobs available for youth with disabilities, and opportunities for women entrepreneurs with disabilities in India. Through her anecdotes and inspiring initiatives, we explore Meera's journey, challenges she faced, and the profound impact of her work. Join us as we hear the remarkable story of a woman whose dedication is reshaping the narrative of empowerment and equality in our country.

Celebrating Women: Insights on diversity and inclusion

In the second episode of International Women’s Day special series of the EY India Insights podcast, we celebrate the extraordinary work of Deepa Pant, Founder and CEO of SVATANYA, a social enterprise empowering underprivileged women through craft. Deepa shares her inspiring journey, the vision behind SVATANYA, and its remarkable impact. From redefining success to fostering collaborations, explore Deepa's perspectives on entrepreneurship alongside her emphasis on spiritual growth and upliftment. Discover how SVATANYA's conscious products are transforming lives.

Celebrating women: Creating positive change by empowering women

In the third episode of our special podcast series celebrating remarkable women, we spoke with Rama Vedashree, Former CEO of Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Board Member for Jio Finance Ltd and Jio Payment Services Ltd. With over 35 years of experience in technology, Rama shares her journey from early tech evangelism to spearheading initiatives in cybersecurity and trustworthy AI. Tune in to know more about her inspiring story and for a thought-provoking discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech.

Celebrating women: Breaking barriers in technology

In the fourth episode of our ‘Celebrating remarkable women’ series, Sonu Iyer, Partner and Executive Sponsor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness at EY India engages in a captivating conversation with Devidutta Dash, Founder and CEO of Lemme Be. From rewriting the rules on period care to fostering inclusivity and sustainability, Devi's entrepreneurial journey is an inspiring story of purpose-driven leadership. Tune in as they discuss Devi's experiences, the genesis of Lemme Be, her commitment to women empowerment, and the pivotal role of resilience in the entrepreneurial journey.

Celebrating women: Empowerment through entrepreneurship

In the fourth episode of our ‘Incentive policies’ special series, we explore the dynamic landscape of incentives and policy benefits available for India's energy transition towards sustainability. Join our Indirect Tax Partner, Sagar Shah, as he unravels the intricacies of incentives, regulations, and subsidies that are likely to fueling the transformation of India Inc’s energy and sustainable agenda. From Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) to Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), discover how these initiatives are reshaping the industry and propelling India towards a greener tomorrow.

Incentive insights: Navigating India’s energy transition

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, impacting everything from ecosystems to global economies. Conversations on climate change can drive awareness, action, and collective solutions needed for a sustainable future, which is why we are bring to you the 2024 edition of our ‘Sustaining Sustainability’ podcast series. In the first episode of this year’s series, we explore the various adaptable pathways towards a sustainable future. Our CCaSS Partner, Saunak Saha, takes us through the latest developments and nuances of climate action, uncovering practical solutions and innovative approaches to combat climate change and pave the way for a greener, more sustainable world.

Sustaining sustainability: Navigating climate action

Generative AI (GenAI) risk and governance involves ensuring responsible use of GenAI by mitigating potential biases, security threats, and ethical concerns through robust policies and frameworks. Effective governance aligns AI deployment with regulatory standards, promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI applications. In the latest episode of EY India Podcast series, we explore GenAI risk and governance with Abbas Godhrawala, Partner, Risk Consulting at EY India. Join us as he shares insights on the transformative potential of GenAI and how to implement essential strategies to manage risks and ensure ethical AI implementation.

How to balance risk and governance in GenAI

In the second episode of this year’s ‘Sustaining Sustainability’ series, we explore the pressing environmental issues impacting the world today with our India Partner for Sustainability and ESG, Nitesh Mehrotra. Tune in to get a comprehensive understanding of the urgent need for action in the face of climate change, the challenges and opportunities that India faces, and how emerging technologies such as AI are shaping the landscape of climate-related risk management.

Sustaining Sustainability: Navigating India’s sustainability pathway

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.

Interim Budget 2024: Impact on the macroeconomics of Indian economy

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