Wednesday, 25th November 2026
The Leela Palace, Bengaluru

Building Future-ready Tax Functions Turning Complexity Into Business Advantage

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Successful Editions
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Thought Leaders
35+
Sponsors
1,500+
Participants
800+
Organizations
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About the Summit

Strategize. Optimize. Lead.

India's tax landscape is no longer just evolving—it is becoming increasingly data-driven, enforcement-led, and central to business decision-making

With intensified scrutiny from tax authorities, real-time data validations under GST, and a noticeable rise in disputes and reassessments, tax functions today operate in a far more complex and high-stakes environment. At the same time, global developments such as BEPS 2.0 and the implementation of Pillar Two are pushing organizations to rethink their international tax strategies and readiness.

Beyond compliance, the role of the tax function is undergoing a fundamental shift. Tax leaders are now expected to drive cash flow efficiency, manage enterprise risk, support business structuring, and contribute directly to financial outcomes.

While investments in automation, AI, and digital tax solutions continue to accelerate, many organizations are still navigating critical questions—what truly delivers value, how to build reliable data foundations, and how to integrate technology into existing tax and finance ecosystems.

The 16th Edition – Tax Strategy & Planning Summit & Awards 2026 brings together India's leading tax and finance heads to move beyond theory and focus on real-world execution, challenges, and outcomes. Through practical insights, peer-driven discussions, and experience-led perspectives, the summit will enable organizations to build resilient, audit-ready, and future-focused tax functions in an increasingly demanding environment.

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Line-up

Featured Speakers

Yogish Rudra
Head Indirect Tax
Biocon
Arijit Ganguly
Senior Vice President & Global Tax Head
Mphasis
Arindam Lahiri
Head of Taxation (Vice President), India and Sub-Saharan Africa
Hitachi Energy
Suresh Parameswaran
Chief Taxation Officer
Wipro Enterprises Limited
Nipun Mohanka
Tax Director Asia & India
DIAGEO India
Vasan MS
Senior Vice President, Global Tax Head
Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd
Veeresh Prasad M S
Head TAX
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Keshava Kr Sinha
Head Finance and Accounts, L&T CBM & IMB
Larsen & Toubro
Sowmya Suman
Head of Tax, South Asia
COATS
Dr. Anand Jaiswal
Head Corporate Direct Taxation
Infosys Limited
Manish Kumar Agarwal
AVP Finance & Taxation
Sasken
Bharat Agarwal
Senior Vice President & Group Head - Tax
Quess Corp Ltd.
Vikash Baheti
Tax Director
HP
Nagaraja Ranganathan
General Manager Taxation
Bosch
Ashutosh Gupta
Tax Head
QuEST Global
Karan Shroff
Head of Tax
Syngene International Limited
Satyaranjan Jena
Head - Accounting Operations & Business Partner
Merck Group
Charu Garg
Director of Finance and Accounting
Sandisk
Manjunath Kurnool
Head Indirect Taxes
Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt Ltd
Abhinav Sogani
Vice President - Taxation
Tata Consumer Products
Agenda Focus

Key Themes to be Addressed

Evolving Role of Tax

From compliance to strategic business enabler and value driver.

Enforcement-Driven Tax

Managing tax in an enforcement-driven and data-intensive environment.

Driving Cash Flow

Driving cash flow and business value through strategic tax planning.

AI & Automation

Practical use cases and ROI-led adoption of digital tax solutions.

Strengthening Tax Data

Governance, digital foundations, and data-backed audit readiness.

GST & ITC in Focus

Managing risk, scrutiny, and working capital impact in 2026.

Tax Litigation & Disputes

Navigating tax litigation, disputes, and proactive audit readiness.

Transfer Pricing

Managing transparency and cross-border complexity in a global context.

Pillar Two & Global Tax

Preparing for the implementation of global minimum tax reforms.

Future-Ready Tax Functions

Talent, operating models, and leadership for a new era in taxation.

Audience

Who Should Attend?

For Senior Leadership Roles

CXO / Director / VP / Head / GM / Manager

GST & Taxation
Indirect Tax
Finance
Transfer Pricing
Direct & International Tax
Audit & Compliance
Corporate Tax
Litigation
The Value

Why You Should Attend

01

Move beyond compliance and position tax as a driver of business value, cash flow, and strategic decision-making.

02

Gain practical insights from India’s leading tax heads on what is actually working—not just theory.

03

Understand how to manage increasing scrutiny, notices, and litigation in an enforcement-driven environment.

04

Learn how to optimize GST and ITC while minimizing risk and protecting working capital.

05

Cut through the AI hype—identify where to invest and how to drive real ROI from tax technology.

06

Strengthen your tax data, governance, and audit readiness in a continuously monitored ecosystem.

07

Prepare for global tax changes including Pillar Two and evolving transfer pricing expectations.

08

Benchmark your tax function, operating model, and leadership approach against industry peers.

09

Make better decisions on litigation—when to fight, settle, or rethink your strategy.

10

Network with senior tax and finance leaders in a closed-door, peer-driven environment.

Prestigious Recognition

Tax Leadership Awards 2026

Organizational Awards

Nominate
Excellence in Tax Strategy & Planning
Excellence in Transfer Pricing Strategy
Innovation in Tax Compliance
Best Tax Risk Management Strategy
Best Use of Tax Technology & Automation
Excellence in Indirect Tax Management
Outstanding Corporate Tax Management
Excellence in Cross-Border Tax Strategy
GST Compliance Excellence Award
AI & Data-Driven Tax Optimization Award
Tax Transparency Award

Leadership Awards

Nominate
Tax Leader of the Year
Digital Tax Transformation Leader
GST Expert of the Year
Visionary in Transfer Pricing & International Tax
Rising Star in Taxation

Team Awards

Nominate
Tax Compliance Team of the Year
Pioneers in Tax Technology & Digital Innovation
GST Compliance Champions
Transfer Pricing Excellence Team
Best In-House Tax Team
Excellence in Tax Data Analytics & Insights

Ready to be Recognized?

Submit your nomination now and let your achievements stand in front of India's top taxation leaders.

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Registration

Event Pricing

  1st Early Bird Till 02nd September 2026 Recommended
2nd Early Bird Till 05th October 2026
Standard Rate After 05th October 2026
Registration Fees ₹10,000
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₹15,000
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Awards Nomination Fees ₹10,000 + 5,000
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₹15,000 + 5,000
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How Sponsoring This Event Will Help You

Learn From The Industry

Hear from senior decision makers on trends and challenges facing the tax world today. Engage with policy makers and industry leaders in high-impact sessions.

1-on-1 Connections

Understand budgets, needs, and buying intent through direct, high-level conversations with potential partners. No fluff, just real business discussions.

Build Sales Leads

Meet senior level buyers to feed and qualify your pipeline for the next fiscal year. We bring the decision-makers to your doorstep.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Guaranteed time with executives who have active budgets and specific interests in your solutions. Maximize your ROI with targeted slots.

Brand Visibility

Position your brand in front of leaders and decision-makers. Establish your firm as a thought leader in the taxation space.

New Business Partnerships

Create collaboration opportunities with like-minded organizations and key stakeholders to expand your reach and capabilities.

Feedback

Voices of the Summit

500+ Attendees Globally

It was very well organised. Kudos to UBSF team.

Smita Agrawal
Microsoft

It was indeed a very fruitful discussion and a very meaningful experience.

Shrey Gupta
Schlumberger

Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts and meet old friends—very well organized event with good sessions and speakers.

Vaibhav Mangal
Perfetti Van Melle

Very well organised, covering all aspects of tax strategy with top speakers from various industries.

Prashant K
Athais Technosoft Pvt Ltd

Excellent to see so many tax professionals in one room & network with them.

Vikas Garg
Siemens Ltd

Nice opportunity to know the industry stand on various tax issues.

Ranjan Khatavkar
Gold Star

Nicely arranged. Good topic coverage specific for tax heads for large companies.

Siddharth Sipai
Vodafone Idea Limited

Catching up with the digital wave, designing and defending a successful tax strategy.

Sameer Prakash
EY

It was indeed a pleasure to be on the GST Panel. Look forward to such events in future.

Arijit Ganguly
Mphasis

Thank you for an insightful event, every session we learn something new. Great job.

Prasad B
3M

It was very well organised. Kudos to UBSF team.

Smita Agrawal
Microsoft

It was indeed a very fruitful discussion and a very meaningful experience.

Shrey Gupta
Schlumberger

Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts and meet old friends—very well organized event with good sessions and speakers.

Vaibhav Mangal
Perfetti Van Melle

Very well organised, covering all aspects of tax strategy with top speakers from various industries.

Prashant K
Athais Technosoft Pvt Ltd

Excellent to see so many tax professionals in one room & network with them.

Vikas Garg
Siemens Ltd
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