India’s MSMEs are central to the country’s economic growth, supporting employment, entrepreneurship and local economies. Yet many small businesses continue to face challenges around access to finance, awareness, compliance and technology. In this episode of The Thought Line, Dr. Sanjay Bhardwaj, Partner, Public and Social Sector Advisory at Forvis Mazars in India, shares his insights on the realities facing MSMEs on the ground and the gaps that remain despite various government initiatives. The episode also looks at the role of Corporate Mitr and how initiatives focused on awareness, access and implementation can help bridge the gap between policy and the needs of MSMEs on the ground. Listen to the episode to explore what it will take to strengthen India's MSME ecosystem and enable small businesses to grow with greater confidence. This episode is available in Hindi. An English transcript is available on our website.

India’s MSMEs are central to the country’s economic growth, supporting employment, entrepreneurship and local economies. Yet many small businesses continue to face challenges around access to finance, awareness, compliance and technology.In this episode of The Thought Line, Dr. Sanjay Bhardwaj, Partner, Public and Social Sector Advisory at Forvis Mazars in India, shares his insights on the realities facing MSMEs on the ground and the gaps that remain despite various government initiatives. The episode also looks at the role of Corporate Mitr and how initiatives focused on awareness, access and implementation can help bridge the gap between policy and the needs of MSMEs on the ground.Listen to the episode to explore what it will take to strengthen India's MSME ecosystem and enable small businesses to grow with greater confidence. This episode is available in Hindi. An English transcript is available on our website.

The Thought Line- A Forvis Mazars Podcast

If MSMEs are the backbone of India's economy, what's holding them back?

Sustainability is no longer just an environmental priority. It is a business imperative shaping growth, innovation, resilience and long-term value creation. In this episode of The Thought Line, Soumyanetra Mondal, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Forvis Mazars Group, discusses how businesses can move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into strategy and decision-making. The conversation explores India's opportunity in the low-carbon transition, the role of innovation and AI in climate action, and why organisations that act on sustainability today will be better positioned to lead tomorrow.

Sustainability is no longer just an environmental priority. It is a business imperative shaping growth, innovation, resilience and long-term value creation.In this episode of The Thought Line, Soumyanetra Mondal, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Forvis Mazars Group, discusses how businesses can move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into strategy and decision-making.The conversation explores India's opportunity in the low-carbon transition, the role of innovation and AI in climate action, and why organisations that act on sustainability today will be better positioned to lead tomorrow.

Leading through the climate decade: Sustainability as the new business imperative

India's GCC ecosystem has evolved far beyond cost arbitrage. Today, GCCs are driving innovation, product engineering, AI adoption, cybersecurity, and strategic decision-making for global organisations, reinforcing India's position as a key hub for business transformation. In this episode of The Thought Line, Sunil Kalra, Partner, Risk Consulting and Forensics at Forvis Mazars in India, discusses the evolution of GCCs, the factors driving their growth, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The conversation explores talent, governance, regulatory complexity, AI-driven workforce transformation, and what organisations must do to build future-ready GCCs. Tune in for practical insights on how GCCs are becoming strategic business units and what it will take for India to strengthen its position as a global innovation hub.

India's GCC ecosystem has evolved far beyond cost arbitrage. Today, GCCs are driving innovation, product engineering, AI adoption, cybersecurity, and strategic decision-making for global organisations, reinforcing India's position as a key hub for business transformation. In this episode of The Thought Line, Sunil Kalra, Partner, Risk Consulting and Forensics at Forvis Mazars in India, discusses the evolution of GCCs, the factors driving their growth, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The conversation explores talent, governance, regulatory complexity, AI-driven workforce transformation, and what organisations must do to build future-ready GCCs. Tune in for practical insights on how GCCs are becoming strategic business units and what it will take for India to strengthen its position as a global innovation hub.

The GCC Revolution: India's Capability, Connectivity & Culture

In the second episode of The Thought Line, we explore how AI is reshaping the finance function; from reporting the status quo to predicting what comes next. Joined by Swatantra Bhatia, Partner, Accounting and Outsourcing at Forvis Mazars in India, the conversation examines why many organisations remain stuck in the “pilot phase” despite strong intent to scale up. From data quality and fragmented processes to questions of trust, governance, and scalability, the barriers to adoption go far beyond technology. The episode also touches upon how organisations are leveraging integrated digital platforms such as Forvis Mazars in India’s AOS Cockpit to improve visibility, streamline compliance workflows, and enhance client engagement. Tune in for a practical perspective on moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide impact.

In the second episode of The Thought Line, we explore how AI is reshaping the finance function; from reporting the status quo to predicting what comes next. Joined by Swatantra Bhatia, Partner, Accounting and Outsourcing at Forvis Mazars in India, the conversation examines why many organisations remain stuck in the “pilot phase” despite strong intent to scale up. From data quality and fragmented processes to questions of trust, governance, and scalability, the barriers to adoption go far beyond technology. The episode also touches upon how organisations are leveraging integrated digital platforms such as Forvis Mazars in India’s AOS Cockpit to improve visibility, streamline compliance workflows, and enhance client engagement. Tune in for a practical perspective on moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide impact. 

AI in Finance: What Changes, What Stays, What's Next

We used to think of supply chains as something that just happened in the background until they stopped working. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the sudden spike in the price of fertilizer meant for domestic use, global events are hitting closer to home than ever before. In this episode, Rohit Chaturvedi, Partner, Transport and Logistics, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services, Forvis Mazars in India, joins us to break down why the old way of doing things focusing only on the lowest cost- is no longer enough to survive. We need to have resilience. We talk about why businesses are still failing their "stress tests," how AI is trying to bridge the gap, and what it actually takes to build a business that doesn't collapse the next time a major shipping route gets blocked. Tune in to understand the hidden forces currently reshaping the global economy and how they impact your world.

We used to think of supply chains as something that just happened in the background until they stopped working. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the sudden spike in the price of fertilizer meant for domestic use, global events are hitting closer to home than ever before.In this episode, Rohit Chaturvedi, Partner, Transport and Logistics, Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services, Forvis Mazars in India, joins us to break down why the old way of doing things focusing only on the lowest cost- is no longer enough to survive. We need to have resilience.We talk about why businesses are still failing their "stress tests," how AI is trying to bridge the gap, and what it actually takes to build a business that doesn't collapse the next time a major shipping route gets blocked.Tune in to understand the hidden forces currently reshaping the global economy and how they impact your world.

When global disruptions hit home: Are supply chains resilient and prepared?

India has emerged as a strong global player, where regulations are shifting, industries are transforming, and leadership is being redefined. Through serious conversations with Forvis Mazars experts and industry leaders, we unravel practical insights that drive performance, resilience, and sustainable growth. Each episode delivers sharp perspectives on sectors and domains that matter.  Designed for decision-makers and business professionals, The Thought Line delivers concise analysis and actionable insights to help you navigate complexity, manage risk, and drive sustainable growth.

India has emerged as a strong global player, where regulations are shifting, industries are transforming, and leadership is being redefined.Through serious conversations with Forvis Mazars experts and industry leaders, we unravel practical insights that drive performance, resilience, and sustainable growth.Each episode delivers sharp perspectives on sectors and domains that matter. Designed for decision-makers and business professionals, The Thought Line delivers concise analysis and actionable insights to help you navigate complexity, manage risk, and drive sustainable growth.

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The Thought Line- A Forvis Mazars Podcast

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