Join the Finland-India Business Association and EY for an insightful discussion on India’s 2025 Budget. This event will explore key economic and policy highlights, their impact on industries, and emerging opportunities for Finnish businesses. Experts will provide analysis, practical insights, and guidance on navigating the evolving business landscape in India.

Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 (coffee and light breakfast at 8:30)
Location: EY Office, Korkeavuorenkatu 32-34, Helsinki

Program

8:30–9:00 – Registration and Networking Breakfast
Kick off the morning with coffee and a light breakfast while connecting with other professionals.

9:00–9:05 – Opening Remarks
Welcome by Chandan Chatarjee, Vice Chair of the Finland-India Business Association

9:05–9:15 – Remarks by the Embassy of India
Mr. Hemant Kotalwar, Ambassador of India to Finland

9:15–9:25 – India Country Outlook
Remarks by Päivi Pohjanheimo, Director of International Affairs & Trade, Finland Chamber of Commerce, Country Director, International Chamber of Commerce

9:25–10:00 – Keynote Presentation: India’s Budget 2025 – Key Takeaways and Analysis
Speaker: Amit Jain, Tax Desk Network EMEIA Leader, EY London
Gain a deep dive into India’s 2025 Budget with an expert-led presentation, exploring its economic and policy highlights, and their implications for global and Finnish businesses.

10:00–10:20 – Presentation: India’s Budget 2025 – implications from the Finnish perspective
Speaker: Risto Herrala, Adviser, Bank of Finland

10:20–10:40 – Q&A Session

10:40–11:00 – Networking Session

About the keynote speaker Amit Jain

Amit is a Senior Partner with EY and Global and India desk leader for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) and based in London. Prior to this Amit was a Partner with Ernst &Young, India, International tax practise. Amit has 25+ years of experience of working on cross border tax matters and investments from Europe / Americas to India and vice versa.

Amit is a fellow chartered accountant of the Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants, India and Law (L.L.B) and Commerce graduate

Amit has helped companies from multiple industries with building a successful strategy for India entry including access to incentives, location assessment, JV partner identification, business strategy, designing operating model, setting up processes, compliance with local laws and certainty on tax/ TP matters. Amit has worked with clients in various sectors including consumer goods, infrastructure, renewables, chemicals, automotive and financial services.

Please register below by 24th February. For more information, please contact Mirjam Ligi, mirjam.ligi@chamber.fi

Welcome!

Jukka Nuortio,

Chair of the Finland-India Business Association

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