The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in association with Dhruva Advisors LLP, organized “Union Budget 2023 −24: An In−depth Analysis” on 2nd February 2023 in Hybrid Mode, on a specialized designed online platform and in the Williamson Magor Hall, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, focusing on the detailed analysis and discussion on the proposals presented in the Union Budget 2023−24.

The Chamber’s Overview on Union Budget 2023−24 was presented by Mr. Subir Chakraborty, President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Managing Director & CEO, Exide Industries Limited. Mr. Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors LLP, presented the views on the Union Budget 2023−24 on behalf of Dhruva Advisors LLP.

Prof. Dr. Abhirup Sarkar, Eminent Economist and Chairman, 5th State Finance Commission, West Bengal deliberated on Economic Perspectives on Union Budget 2023−24.

It was followed by experts’ comments on implications of the Budget on Direct & Indirect Taxes. The Speakers of the Session were Mr. Aditya Hans, Partner, Dhruva Advisors LLP, Mr. Ruturaj Bhide, Principal, Dhruva Advisors LLP and Mr. Basant Gadhyan, Principal, Dhruva Advisors LLP.

Industry Perspectives on Direct Taxes & Indirect Taxes were shared by Mr. Suresh Balani, Head Taxation, Tata International Limited, Mr. Arun Ramachandran, Head Taxation, Tata Consumer Products Limited, Mr. Goutam Sengupta, General Manager − Head Taxation, Eveready Industries India Limited. The Session was moderated by Mr. Aditya Hans, Partner, Dhruva Advisors LLP.

Mr. Aditya Hans, Partner, Dhruva Advisors LLP, also moderated the Panel Discussion on Industry Perspectives on Union Budget 2023−24. The distinguished Panelists were Ms Richa Singh Debgupta, Chairperson − Health Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Chief of Strategy & Operations, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Mr. Nitin Jain, Co−Chairperson − Manufacturing & MSME Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Managing Director & VP − India & Southeast Asia, Vesuvius India Limited, Mr. Atul Tantia, Executive Director, GPT Group and Mr. Prakash Bachhawat, Director, JB Group

Union Budget 2023−24 Analysis Session was attended by than 100 participants who were present in the Chamber premises. More than 150 participants joined virtually. The programme was also streamed Live via Facebook and YouTube.