Union Budget 2018-19 webcast

Tune into our exclusive webcasts to gain expert insights on the Union Budget 2018-19 announcements.

Date: Thursday, 01 February 2018
Time: 6 pm - 7 pm IST
Duration: 60 minutes

Amidst the global developments around the tax world, notably the BEPS Action Plan and US tax reforms, the Honourable Finance Minister will present the Union Budget 2018-19 on 1 February 2018. 

This year’s Budget has assumed great significance, since it will be the first Budget after implementation of GST, the most far-reaching tax reform independent India has seen. What makes it doubly important is that it will also be the last full Budget to be tabled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government before the Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

On one hand, the Government is striving hard to rein in fiscal deficit and inflation while at the same time aspiring to garner adequate resources through taxes to fund its various projects and schemes. Therefore, even if fiscal prudence is exercised in this Budget, it will be important for the Government to take into consideration the building expectations of the public. It is certain that it will continue to push forward its growth manifesto and make announcements on key aspects to boost India growth story.

In this exciting scenario, we are pleased to invite you to our Budget day audio webcast on 1 February 2018, with our senior Tax leaders providing their insights on the eagerly awaited changes that are expected to significantly affect the business climate in India.

Speakers include:

 

Gautam Mehra, Leader, Tax & Regulatory Services, PwC India

Gautam Mehra
Leader,
Tax & Regulatory Services
PwC India

Dharmesh Panchal, Partner, Indirect Tax, PwC India

Dharmesh Panchal
Partner,
Indirect Tax
PwC India
 

Frank D'Souza, Partner, Corporate and International Tax, PwC India

Frank D'Souza
Partner,
Corporate and International Tax
PwC India 

Date: Friday, 2 February 2018
Time: 12pm India | 3.30pm Japan | 2.30 pm China, Singapore and Hong Kong | 6.30am GMT (UK and Europe)
Duration: 60 minutes

PwC experts will decode this year's budget and share their expert opinions and insights on updates that are expected to have significant impact on the business climate for the different Technology sector segments namely a) IT&ITeS  b) Hardware & Electronics and c) eCommerce & Internet businesses. 

The year 2017 has been replete with changes and surprises— Demonetization and GST, clearly independent India’s biggest tax reform alongwith liberalisation of FDI norms across sectors. And not to forget India's big leap to the 100th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index ! 

Consequently, there are high expectations that this Budget will see further announcements of significant policy-related measures in taxation laws and economic reforms as the country looks to maintain a GDP growth of over 7-7.5% 

Sandeep Ladda, Partner, Global TMT Tax Leader, India Technology Sector Leader, PwC India

Sandeep Ladda 
Partner,
Global TMT Tax Leader,
India Technology Sector Leader,
PwC India 

Pallavi Singhal, Partner,  Direct Tax, Technology Sector (Tax) Leader, PwC India

Pallavi Singhal
Partner,
Direct Tax,
Technology Sector (Tax) Leader,
PwC India
 

Kunal Wadhwa, Partner,  Indirect Tax, PwC India

Kunal Wadhwa
Partner,
Indirect Tax,
PwC India

Budget webcasts - Impact on Foreign Portfolio Investors

India Union Budget 2018-19 will be presented by the Honourable Finance Minister on 1 February 2018. 

This year’s Budget has assumed great significance since it will be the first Budget after implementation of GST - the most far-reaching tax reform independent India has seen. What makes it doubly important is that it will also be the last full Budget to be tabled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government before the Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

On one hand, the Government is striving hard to rein in fiscal deficit and inflation while at the same time aspiring to garner adequate resources through taxes to fund its various projects and schemes. Therefore, even if fiscal prudence is exercised in this Budget, it will be important for the Government to take into consideration the building expectations of the public. It is certain that it will continue to push forward its growth manifesto and make announcements on key aspects to boost India growth story.

In this exciting scenario, we are pleased to invite you to our Budget webcasts, wherein speakers will be providing their insights on the eagerly awaited changes that are expected to significantly affect the business climate in India relating to Foreign Portfolio Investors.


Webcast 1

Date: Thursday, 1 February 2018
Time: 8.30 pm (India) | 3 pm (London) | 10 am (New York)

 Click here to view the archived Budget webcast

Ravi Varanasi - Chief - Business Development, National Stock Exchange

Ravi Varanasi
Chief - Business Development
National Stock Exchange


Suresh V Swamy
Partner
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India 


Webcast 2

Date: Friday, 2 February 2018 
Time: 9 am (India) | 11.30 am (Singapore / HK) | 2.30 pm (Sydney)

 Click here to view the archived Budget webcast

Sunil Gidwani, Partner, Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services, PwC India

Sunil Gidwani
Partner
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India

Nehal D Sampat
Executive Director
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India

Budget 2018: Financial services sector – how does it impact your business? 

The last few months have witnessed some disruptive tax reforms globally, which makes India Budget 2018 one of the most awaited budgets in recent times.

​The task on hand appears to be achieving a balance between increasing the tax base and further improvement in ease of doing business in one of the fastest growing digital economies in the world.

With the capital markets at an all-time high, coupled with ever-growing foreign direct investments, all eyes are on the Hon’ble Finance Minister.

Join us as we present a series of Budget updates, wherein our Financial Services Tax partners will discuss and analyse the impact of Budget 2018.
First reactions


Webcast: First reactions

Date: Thursday, 1 February 2018
Time: 03.30 pm - 4.00 pm IST

Our team of 15 Financial Services Tax partners will keep a close eye on the Budget announcements which could impact the financial services (FS) sector. After a quick collective deliberation post the Budget speech, we will be ready to present our First reactions.


 Click here to view the archived Budget webcast

Speakers include:

 

Bhavin Shah
Partner and Leader,
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India

Tushar Sachade
Partner,
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India


Webcast: Budget 2018 - Impact on Funds 

Date: Thursday, 1 February 2018
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm IST

​PwC has partnered with the Indian Venture Capital Association to provide you with an expert analysis of the impact of Budget proposals on the PE/VC industry. 


Click here to view the archived Budget webcast

Speakers include:

 

Tushar Sachade
Partner,
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India

Kunal Shah
Partner, 
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India


Webcast: FS impact webcast

Date: Friday, 2 February 2018
Time: 11 am - 12 pm IST

​After our First reactions and in-depth reading of the fine print, we will return with our analysis of the key Budget proposals and their impact.

 

Click here to view the archived Budget webcast

Speakers include:

 

Anish Sanghvi, Partner, Financial Services – Tax and Regulatory Services, PwC India

Anish Sanghvi
Partner,
Financial Services - Tax and Regulatory Services
PwC India

Date: Friday, 2 February 2018
Time: 11 am EDT / 8 am PST
Duration: 60 minutes (including Q&A)

Amidst the global developments around the tax world, notably the BEPS Action Plan and US tax reforms, the Honourable Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget 2018-19 on 1 February 2018.

This year’s Budget has assumed great significance, since it will be the first Budget after implementation of GST, the most far-reaching tax reform India has seen. What makes it doubly important is that it will also be the last full Budget to be tabled by the current National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government before the elections in India in 2019.

The Government is striving hard to rein in fiscal deficit and inflation while at the same time aspiring to garner adequate resources through taxes to fund its various projects and schemes. Therefore, even if fiscal prudence is exercised in this Budget, it will be important for the Government to take into consideration the building expectations of the public. It is certain that it will continue to push forward its growth manifesto and make announcements on key aspects to boost India growth story. 

Join specialists from PwC's Tax Services team to understand how the Indian Budget 2018 could impact foreign investors and multinational companies with Indian interests.

Speakers include:

 

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