From the Partners' Desk

Insights, briefings and regulatory updates.

APRA partners publish on developments that materially affect the businesses we serve. No thought leadership for its own sake — only what is actionable.

GST Litigation

Key GST litigation trends businesses should monitor in FY 2026–27.

CA (Dr.) Atul Gupta · 12 May 2026

A partner-level briefing on the top GST disputes being adjudicated at the High Court and GST Appellate Authority level — and what they mean for your working capital and compliance posture.

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Regulatory Update

CBDT clarification on Section 43B(h): What MSME-facing buyers need to do before June.

CA Pradeep Kumar · 9 May 2026

The Finance Act 2023 amendment to Section 43B introduced a new disallowance for payments to MSMEs delayed beyond statutory timelines. This brief explains what it means for corporates buying from registered MSMEs.

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Corporate Governance

Strengthening internal controls and compliance frameworks for growing enterprises.

CA Anjali Singh · 2 May 2026

As businesses scale, informal controls break down. This piece draws on APRA's internal audit mandates to identify the five control gaps most commonly found in fast-growing mid-market companies.

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Sector Briefing

Concurrent audit findings: a five-year view across the public-sector banking panel.

CA Arun Kumar Gupta · 28 April 2026

Drawing on observations across the RBI concurrent audit panel, this briefing identifies systemic control weaknesses recurring in public sector bank branches — and the remediation approaches that actually work.

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ESG & Reporting

ESG disclosure expectations and reporting readiness for Indian companies.

CA Arun Kumar Gupta · 18 April 2026

SEBI's BRSR framework is now mandatory for the top 1,000 listed companies. This brief walks through the key disclosure requirements, assurance expectations and where most companies are currently falling short.

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IPO Advisory

DRHP filing trends Q1-2026 — disclosures the SEBI desk is asking twice.

CA Arun Bansal · 14 April 2026

An analysis of SEBI observations raised on DRHPs filed in Q1 2026, with a focus on related-party disclosure gaps, promoter restated financials and material litigation representations.

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