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India’s long-haul trucking electrification will not scale through vehicle subsidies alone. It needs corridor-led pilots where fleet demand, charging infrastructure, parking, financing, batteries and OEM support are designed as one investable system. The business case is emerging, but the operating model must change
Only a small fraction of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute to exports. The country can reduce the gap by taking efficient measures
Ajay Kakra, Leader, Food and Agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services, shared insights with Hindu Businessline on how AI is helping India’s agri sector move toward data-driven decisions, improving productivity and resilience while highlighting the need for strong digital infrastructure, responsible data governance and farmer-centric advisory support.
With the Union Budget 2026 approaching, discussions in the tech and business sectors are gaining momentum. Digital technology has become central to India’s growth. It influences how companies modernize, work together, and remain competitive in a digital global economy.
"As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, expectations from the transport and logistics sector are increasingly centred on policy interventions that move beyond incremental capacity creation toward enhancing competitiveness, sustainability, and deeper global integration", Rohit Chaturvedi, Partner, Transport and Logistics, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services
“Budget 2026 must move Indian agriculture beyond volume and subsidies toward quality, exports, innovation, and industry participation. Strategic investments across infrastructure, R&D, and large-scale programmes can position the sector as both globally competitive and domestically resilient.”- Ajay Kakra, Leader, Food and Agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory services
As India approaches Union Budget 2026, tax policy must move decisively beyond revenue mobilisation towards certainty, administrative discipline and institutional credibility. With robust tax collections and direct taxes contributing over half of total receipts in recent years, fiscal space now exists to prioritise predictability, dispute reduction and quality of administration.
Air quality in India has long been discussed through the lens of public health and environmental advocacy. However, today in the ESG landscape, deteriorating ambient air quality is increasingly relevant as a material ESG risk with direct implications on productivity, operational continuity and long-term value creation.
The challenge for today's leaders is not about gathering data, it is mastering the balancing act of using those insights without losing sight of their own human judgment.
In a recent Mint feature, Ajay Kakra, Leader, Food & Agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development Sector Advisory Services, shares his outlook on India’s dairy sector as it approaches a critical inflection point.
The year 2026 belongs to organizations that can balance technological ambition with operational discipline, integrating AI thoughtfully while strengthening the digital foundations that enable lasting competitive advantage.
India, as we view it, will be world’s most important hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in 2026. Over the last decade, GCCs in India have evolved from cost-driven back-offices to strategic engines that power innovation, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and product development for multinational companies. Today, India hosts more than half of all new GCCs established worldwide, and this...
India’s narrative is shifting toward strategic value creation underpinned by technology, transparency, and operational strength-hallmarks of a confident, maturing market. In 2026, India’s M&A and private capital markets will continue to be resilient, disciplined, and focused on opportunities.
In an exclusive interview with Dainik Jagran, Dr. Sanjay Bhardwaj, Partner, Development Sector Advisory, clarified the implementation status of the New Labour Codes 2025.
Authored by Rohit Chaturvedi, Partner, Transport & Logistics, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services
Authored by Ajay Kakra, Associate Partner and leader, Food and agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services
Authored by Manoj Ajgaonkar, Partner, Digital, Trust, Transformation
Authored by Dr Sanjay Bhardwaj, Partner, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services and Anirudh Saini, Director, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services
India’s exports may hit US$727bn by 2030, leaving a US$300bn gap to US$1 trillion. Explore key drivers, challenges, and policies shaping the export outlook.
Authored by Ajay Kakra, Associate Partner, Food and Agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services, Forvis Mazars in India
Authored by Rajan Arora, Partner and Leader, Digital, Trust and Transformation, Forvis Mazars in India
POV by Nupur Anand, Associate Partner, Forensic Investigation Services
Authored by Manoj Ajgaonkar, Partner, Digital, Trust and Transformation, Forvis Mazars in India
A strong risk and governance foundation boosts resilience, credibility, and regulatory agility—making a company more investable, partnership-ready, and trusted by customers. Authored by Sunil Kalra, Partner, Governance, Risk and Compliance and Forensic Services, Forvis Mazars in India
In today’s dynamic business environment, responsible growth is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards gain ground globally, companies are seeking to integrate these principles more deeply with their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. But what does this convergence mean in practical terms? How can businesses go beyond compliance to...
Authored by: Ruchika Bachchani, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Forvis Mazars in India
Taxpayers often stick to general known deductions like 80C, 80D etc., but miss on some other significant deductions, which can reduce tax liability. Before one sends the return, one must take time to revisit the financial year. A little awareness can go a long way in reducing the tax burden.
India’s journey in meeting Sustainable Development Goals is a work in progress—one that calls for both celebration of milestones and an acknowledgment of the road ahead. The challenge now is to sustain momentum, deepen structural reforms, and ensure that the benefits of growth reach every corner of our society.
Authored by Ajay Kakra, Associate Partner, Food and Agriculture, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services
Authored by Dr Sanjay Bhardwaj, Associate Partner, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services
A cross-industry roundtable hosted to decode the challenges and actionable pathways around Data Privacy (DPDP) and Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). Leaders from sectors including BFSI, Pharma, Gaming, GCCs, E-commerce, and Hospitality shared rich insights on operational maturity, policy-practice gaps, and navigating evolving regulatory expectations.
Authored by Neha Shrivastava, Associate Partner, Indirect Tax, Forvis Mazars in India
The FTA between India and the UK will likely foster greater collaboration across sectors and industries. However, the transformation needs robust understanding of compliance strategies and their subsequent implementation.
Author: Manoj Ajgaonkar, Partner, Digital, Trust and Transformation, Forvis Mazars in Inda
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