Akhilesh Tuteja

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗣𝗠𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁  As I read through this year’s CEO Outlook report by our firm, a few clear priorities stand out for business leaders. - Cyber resilience remains non-negotiable. Forty-two percent of Indian CEOs are prioritising cybersecurity and digital risk to protect continuity and trust. - AI integration is moving from concept to core. One in three CEOs is embedding AI into operations to boost efficiency and decision-making. - ROI expectations are tightening. Most CEOs expect tangible returns from AI within one to three years; execution discipline will define success. - Workforce transformation is accelerating. Reskilling, redeploying talent, and fostering human–AI collaboration are becoming essential to sustain momentum. The message is clear: build operations that are resilient, data-led, and people-ready. The real differentiator will be how effectively we align technology, talent, and trust to deliver lasting value.

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Insider threats are no longer rare—they are one of the fastest-growing risks facing Indian enterprises today. From malicious intent to accidental leaks, insider risks can cause financial, reputational, and regulatory damage—especially as organisations adopt Generative AI (GenAI) tools. In collaboration with Microsoft, Protiviti has launched a whitepaper: Safeguarding From Within: Insider Risk Management in India This study draws on insights from leading Indian organisations across BFSI, healthcare, pharma, technology, and more—exploring how regulatory mandates such as SEBI’s Insider Trading Regulations and the DPDPA 2023 are shaping insider risk programmes. The paper highlights why effective insider risk management is more than security—it’s about trust, compliance, and resilience. With the right blend of governance, access controls, and behavioural analytics, organisations can stay ahead of risks and protect business continuity in the AI era. Great work by our security and privacy team which is doing a phenomenal job in the market. 🔗 Read the full whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/gfdbuHkb #Protiviti #Microsoft #InsiderRisk #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #AI #GenAI #InsiderThreats

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NITI Aayog has released the first set of recommendations under the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR), chaired by Mr. Rajiv Gauba. Based on extensive stakeholder consultations, our KPMG RCB team, in collaboration with DPIIT, developed the Key Industry Recommendations Booklet, focusing on MSME, Environment, FSSAI, and BIS. Some of the standout proposals: 1. Scrapping the mandatory CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) requirement for MSMEs. 2. Moving towards a “trust-based” regulatory framework rather than policing every tiny step. 3. Simplifying GST return filing and increasing exemption thresholds. 4. Raising the definition of “small company” up to turnover of ₹100 crore; reducing mandatory board meetings and audit burdens for smaller firms. 5. Cutting penal interest on delayed tax payments from 18% to 12%. 6. For agencies like Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): moving away from complex licence-and-inspection regimes to simpler two-tier standards systems. For many MSMEs, compliance fatigue is real the report notes even small units face over 1,400 compliances per year and about 40 regulatory changes to monitor daily. #MSME #Regulation #EaseOfDoingBusiness #PolicyReform

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The #DPDPA Rules have secured approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, enabling the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (#MeitY) to release the draft rules for public consultation. A major milestone in the field of data privacy that Indians have been anticipating for the past 16 months has finally been achieved.

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