✨We had a very engaging and informative session with distinguished speakers — Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh (Member, 16th Finance Commission), Ms. Sudha Koka (Member-Tech, GST Appellate Tribunal), and CA Ajay Vaswani (Chartered Accountant specialising in NRI Taxation).
Economic Outlook: Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh delivered a thoughtful and forward-looking analysis of India’s economic trajectory. He emphasized India’s resilience in navigating global challenges, while highlighting opportunities for innovation, sustainable growth, and inclusive development, including plans underway to capitalize on roll out of Artificial Intelligence.
Budgetary Changes: Ms. Sudha Koka provided a clear and practical overview of recent fiscal reforms. She explained how evolving policies are designed to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and business competitiveness. Her presentation underscored India’s commitment to modernization, with tax holiday for AI and Cloud computing as an example.
NRI Taxation: CA Ajay Vaswani shared expert perspectives on taxation matters relevant to NRIs. His session offered clarity on compliance requirements, planning strategies, and practical solutions to common challenges faced by the diaspora.
👤 Speaker
- Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Member, 16th Finance Commission
- Ms. Sudha Koka, Member (Tech), GST Appellate Tribunal
- CA Ajay Vaswani, LLB, LCS, FCA, DISA (ICAI), NRI Taxation Specialist
📅 Date:22 April 2026 (Wednesday)
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Consulate of India, 16th Floor, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
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