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To Celebrate the Power of Tax Leadership and its Evolution as
Business Partners in India.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Elevating Tax Leadership: Empower tax professionals to assume
leadership roles, driving strategic decision-making and fostering
innovation in taxation practices.

Embracing Technology: Explore the transformative potential of

technology, particularly AI and automation, in streamlining tax
processes and enhancing decision-making capabilities.

Tax Talks: Participate in informative Round table sessions covering

various aspects of taxation, including digital evolution in GST, the
impact of BEPS Pillar 2 and many more

Great Indian Tax Leaders Awards: Celebrate excellence in taxation

and honour outstanding leaders for their credible contributions
to the industry.

REGISTRATION
Register now to secure your spot at the Great India Tax Leaders
Summit 2024 and be part of this transformative event shaping
the future of taxation in India.
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EXPERT SPEAKERS

Mohan Nusetti Dhiren Shah Vikas Garg Sunil Kukreja Biswa Chatterjee
Senior Vice President Senior Vice Vice President – Finance Vice President - Tax Global Director - Tax
| Global Tax Head President - Taxation & Accounts, Head - Tax Birla Carbon Digitalization, Group Tax
Lupin Adani Group TATA Projects (Columbian Chemical) Danfoss

Vinod Mandlik Lalit Rathi Abhinav Sogani

Vice President & Vice President - Taxation Head of Tax & Customs - India
Global Head- Taxation (Bajaj Group) Centre of Excellence
Persistent Systems Bajaj Hindusthan Škoda Auto Volkswagen
Sugar Limited India Private Limited

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08.30 Registration and Refreshment Evolving Tax Leadership Mindset and

09.20 Finding Purpose
09.20 Session 1 : Tax Visionary Leadership
09.30 Key Panel 1
Elevating Tax Leadership: Transforming from
Support Function to Dynamic Business Partner
CEOs, CFOs, and Board members now acknowledge
the significant role that early strategic tax planning
plays in catalysing growth initiatives.
Adaptive Tax Leadership:
In an era of rapid regulatory evolution, Tax Leaders
are transforming to not only comply but to lead with
strategic vision, enrich the ESG narrative, and vividly
communicate the intrinsic value their departments
bring to every facet of the organization.
C- suite communication
Evolving Tax Leader - Leadership Skills
C-Suite Conversations: Sharing panellist experiences
on how tax leaders’ critical thinking and forward-looking
strategies are fortifying the company's financial and
compliance fortitude.
Tax function of the future: Forward-looking approach
to adapt the tax function for the future.
10.20 Key Presentation 1: Presenting Partner
Current Tax Regulation and Compliance
Overview of recent changes and updates in
tax legislation.
Understanding the implications of these changes
on businesses and individuals
Effective systems and controls for managing compliance.
Utilizing technology to streamline Tax compliance processes.

Strategic Alignment: 11.00 Networking and Refreshment Break

Advisory Excellence: How Tax leaders can build
a strong advisory presence to ensure the tax
strategy remains aligned with organization's
broader business objectives, ensuring the tax
strategy is not only responsive but anticipatory
of business needs.
Tax function a real-time transformation partner
to business: Insights on how tax leaders can be
increase involvement in corporate strategy
meetings and decision cycles
Stakeholder Engagement: Managing expectations
with stakeholders and cultivating relationships at
all corporate levels.
Stakeholder Synergy: Case stories on how Tax
leaders are collaborating with stakeholders at all
levels to maximize efficiency, minimize risk, and
capitalize on opportunities.
11.30 Key Presentation 2: Co-presenting Partner
Navigating Tax Risk Management
Current Tax Risk Landscape
Identifying and Assessing Tax Risks
Tools and techniques for assessing the magnitude
and likelihood of tax risks.
Creating a Culture of Tax Compliance and
Risk Management
11.50 Key Presentation 3
Transforming Tax Operations through Tech
This presentation explores the transformative impact of
technology on tax operations, focusing on automation
as a driver for efficiency and strategic tax planning as
a tool for value creation

Tax Leaders Communication and Visibility

Dashboard Dynamics: Implementing robust reporting
frameworks for clear C-suite visibility into tax challenges
and opportunities, ensuring a 'no surprises' approach.

Tax Leadership and ESG

How tax leaders can navigate the new tax landscapes
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formed by ESG initiatives, bringing to light the fiscal
implications, benefits, and innovative practices that
align with sustainable business investments.
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12.10 Key Panel 2
Future-Proofing Tax Leadership: Navigating
Tax Tech Innovations, Implementation and
AI Integration
Tax leaders in this key panel session share insights for
success in developing a resilient and future-ready tax
function. Leaders will share case story on adoption
of advanced technologies and AI to automate and
enhance the tax compliance lifecycle, that includes
tax legislations - validations, computations, compliances
and reconciliations.
The Architectural Landscape of India Tax
Technology
Examining the tools and platforms reshaping the
accounting and tax value chain.
Insights on the leading TaxTech players in India:
Tax Tech Platform and tools that are reshaping
accounting and tax value chain
Tax Leaders strategy for using technology &
automaton to drive compliance
Budget Allocation and Investment in Tax Tech
Tax Tech in Action
Case Story on role of tax tech in streamlining
validations, computations, and reconciliations
for legislative adherence
Solutions for navigating international tax
landscapes and transfer pricing challenges.
Tax Operational Excellence with RPA
Insights into the integration of Robotic Process
Automation in daily tax operations.
Integrating Generative AI in Corporate Tax
Compliance
How Generative AI is reshaping the corporate
tax compliance lifecycle.
Strategies for data processing and AI’s role
in interpreting complex tax regulations and
providing actionable insights.
Cultivating Tax Tech Talent
Approaches for upskilling and attracting tech
talent to lead the charge in tax innovation
12.50 Gold Partner 1
Data Privacy and Tax Information:
Balancing Transparency with Security
How tax authorities and businesses can protect
sensitive tax information.
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12.55 Gold Partner 2
Navigating Global Tax Compliance in the
Digital Age
A look at how technology impacts tax compliance on
a global scale.
13.00 Networking and Refreshment Break
14.00 Key Panel 3
Navigating the Data in Tax – Strategies,
Systems, and Solutions
Panel members share practical strategies for managing
tax data, addressing the increasing complexities of
global reporting requirements, and paving the way for
robust, future-proof tax data management systems.
New approaches for Tax Data Management
Data management frameworks that align with and
help drive the company’s overall strategy for tax
Exploring methods for identifying and collecting
essential tax-related data.
Tailoring data utility to meet the unique requirements
of diverse user groups within the tax function.
Case Story on employing a people, process, and
technology framework to streamline data.
Confronting BEPS Pillar 2 Data Complexities
Assessing the impact of BEPS 2.0 on global data
reporting requirements.
Exploring how automation has reshaped the
gathering and processing of BEPS-related data.
Challenges and advancements in Tax Data
Analytics
Future-proof tax data management
Integrating tax ERP systems to centralize and
refine tax data collection.
Implementing a data store and establishing
process mapping for clarity and control.
Crafting a forward-looking data management
roadmap tailored for the tax domain.
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14.40 Key Panel 4

Mastering Tax Disputes and Litigation
Tax Litigation Trends
Recent Tax Dispute Trends in India: Case studies
highlighting recent changes and developments in
tax disputes within India.
Landmark Judgments and Tax Rulings: Key
judgments that have set precedents and their
implications for future tax litigation.
Strategic Tax Litigation Management
Case Management Techniques: Innovative case
management techniques and tools being adopted
in the field of tax litigation.
Formulating Arguments and Precedents: Crafting
compelling arguments and the strategic use of
precedent, for successful argument structures.
Digital Transformation in Tax Litigation
Practices
Tech's Influence on Litigation: Digital tools that
have transformed tax litigation, such as AI-powered
analytics for predicting case outcomes
Streamlining Processes Through Tech: Insights
or demonstrations on how software and platforms
have improved efficiency in litigation practices.
Navigating Global Tax Disputes:
A Cross-Border Perspective
International tax treaties and jurisdictional variances.
Strategies for handling tax controversies that
span multiple countries.
15.20 Networking and Refreshment break
15.50 Tax Talks
3 Tax Talk 3
Tax Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic Tax Planning: Expert tax planning
shapes M&A outcomes, mitigating burdens and
maximizing benefits.
Early Advisor Engagement: Involving tax advisors
during term sheet negotiation prevents disadvantageous
terms and complexities down the line.
Key Factors Impacting Taxes: Business structures,
deal terms, and location intricacies influence tax
outcomes, necessitating proactive tax advisor
involvement
4 Tax Talk 4
Transfer Pricing
Strategic Processes and Certainty: Engage in
strategic processes like advance pricing
agreements for certainty and dispute reduction.
Alignment with Global Supply Chain: Ensure
transfer pricing policies align with the company's
global supply chain for efficiency.
Efficiencies through Automation: Automate data
gathering to reduce costs and double taxation
exposure
5 Tax Talk 5
Cultivating Mature Tax Teams Through
Strategic Leadership
Leadership's Role in Tax Team Maturity: How do
effective leaders consider tax implications in
business decisions and advocate for integrating
them into strategic decision-making?
Building a Mature Tax Function: How crucial is
proactive engagement and strategic involvement
of tax leaders in building a mature tax function?

1 Tax Talk 1
Digital Evolution in GST – The Next 3 Yr. Plan
GST Landscape Evolution: Anticipate advancements
Continuous improvement: How can businesses
encourage continuous improvement by regularly
evaluating and refining tax team processes to
in digital infrastructure and GST processes. adapt to changing business landscapes?
Managing Audits and Litigations: Explore efficient Tax Leaders Vital Role in Managing Legal &
ways to handle voluminous notices, leveraging Regulatory Compliance
technology for streamlined responses and
documentation management.
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Credit Note Challenges and Solutions: Mitigate
anti-profiteering concerns associated with the
utilization of credit notes
Evaluate the impact of NOSS on overseas
Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating
within the GST framework.

2 Tax Talk 2
Impact of BEPS Pillar 2 on Tax Professionals
Increased Compliance Demands: Pillar 2 introduces
new regulations, adding complexity to international
tax compliance
Reassessment of Tax Planning Strategies: Tax
professionals must review existing strategies to
align with Pillar 2 rules and minimize tax liabilities
Continuous Training and Collaboration: Ongoing
training and collaboration with stakeholders are
crucial for navigating Pillar 2 effectively and 17.00 Great Indian Tax Leaders Awards
advocating for fair implementation.
Taxation for the digital economy: Digital taxation in
17.30 Closure of Great Indian Tax Leaders
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