ASSOCHAM
National Conference on POST BUDGET DISCUSSION
July 2014, New Delhi & Mumbai

The Finance Minister in the Budget 2014-15 has taken several tax initiatives some of which will have immediate impact on tax payers and investors, some will have far reaching implications. In order to bring greater awareness about the new tax proposals in the Union Budget 2014-15 and to provide clarifications across the table to all stakeholders, ASSOCHAM is organizing a National Conference on Post Budget Discussion as per the following schedule:

TIME / DATE / VENUE

City	Date	Time	Venue
New Delhi	Thursday, 17th July, 2014	09.30 am - 4.30 pm	Hotel Le- Meridien, New Delhi
Mumbai	Saturday, 19th July, 2014	09.30 am - 4.30 pm	Hotel Four Seasons, Worli, Mumbai

Post Budget conference will discuss the changes proposed in the Budget which shall include the following:

Direct Tax:

• Changes in the tax rates applicable to corporates and individuals
• Tax holiday for power sector 
• Changes in the transfer pricing regime
• Taxation of real estate and infrastructure trusts  
• Changes in the taxation of mutual fund schemes
• Implication of tax changes on inbound investment
• Legislative Changes relating to tax litigation 

Indirect Tax:

• Proposed introduction of GST
• Changes in service tax legislation and rules
• Changes in CENVAT Credit Rules
• Far reaching changes in the dispute settlement and appellate procedure
• Major changes in the customs and excise duty structure and review of FTAs
• Expansion in the power of search and seizure

The conference will be addressed by senior officials from the Government. The discussion on each topic will be led by eminent speakers in the respective areas which will followed by floor participation. You will find the participation at the conference quite informative.  

SPEAKERS INVITED FROM GOVERNMENT

Shri Shaktikanta Das, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
Shri R K Tewari, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Smt. J. M. Shanti Sundharam, Chairperson, Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC)
Shri Kaushal Srivastava, Member – Budget, CBEC
Smt Pragya Sahay Saxena, Joint Secretary (TPL-I), CBDT
Shri Sunil Gupta, Joint Secretary (TPL-II), CBDT
Shri V.S. Krishnan, Chief Commissioner Central Excise & Service Tax, Mumbai Zone I
Shri S. K. Solanki, Commissioner Service Tax, Mumbai – I
Shri R Sekar, Commissioner Service Tax, Mumbai – II

OTHER SPEAKERS INCLUDES

Mr. Ved Jain, Chairman, National Council on Direct Taxes, ASSOCHAM (New Delhi)
Mr. Rahul Garg, Co- chairman, National Council on Direct Taxes, ASSOCHAM (New Delhi)
Mr. S.P. Singh, Co- chairman, National Council on Direct Taxes, ASSOCHAM (New Delhi)
Mr. Sandeep Chaufla, Executive Director, PwC (New Delhi)
Mr. Rajiv Anand, Partner- Direct Taxes, Deloitte (New Delhi)
Ms. Saloni Roy, Senior Director- Indirect Tax, Deloitte (New Delhi)
Mr. Rohit Jain, Partner-Indirect Tax, Economic Laws Practice (New Delhi)
Mr. Rakesh Nangia, Managing Partner, Nangia & Co.(New Delhi)
Mr. Nihal Kothari, Chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM (Mumbai)
Mr. J. K. Mittal, Co- chairman, National Council on Indirect Taxes, ASSOCHAM (Delhi & Mumbai)
Mr. Prashant Deshpande, Partner- Indirect Taxes, Deloitte (Mumbai)
Mr. C. A. Gupta, Partner- Direct Taxes, Deloitte (Mumbai)
Mr. Vishal J Shah, Executive Director, PwC (Mumbai)
Mr. Nishant Shah, Partner-Indirect Tax, Economic Laws Practice (Mumbai)
Mr. Sunil Kothare, Director – Finance & Tax, Citigroup (Mumbai)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CEOs, CFOs, Finance / Accounts / Legal Executives, Senior Auditors and Financial Professionals / Consultants, Service providers and manufacturing availing CENVAT credit, Exporters of services, Users of services provided in India or abroad,  Middle & Senior Level executives dealing in Indirect Taxes in the corporate world as well as the practicing CA, CS, CWA and other related professionals.

PARTICIPATION FEE

The conference has immense value for the participants however the fees is kept only at ₹ 4000/- (per participant, per city including Service Tax) to meet the cost. Registration form attached (10% discount for two persons and 20% discount for three or more persons from the same organization). The fee is inclusive of refreshment & lunch.

FOR REGISTRATION (Prior Registration is mandatory)

Kindly fill in the attached registration form and send to us at [email protected], [email protected]  at the earliest.

Since the seats are limited therefore shall be made available on first-come-first served basis. You are requested to register yourself and also nominate your colleagues for the same.

Kindly forward this mail to others you think can benefit as well and oblige.....

 For details please contact:

Avinash Sharma  (09811524976)   [email protected]
Ankit Raghav       (09999068767)   [email protected]
Akshat Agarwal  (09873847923)    [email protected]
Krishan Sharma  (08512072265)    [email protected]

 THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF INDIA
ASSOCHAM Corporate Office:-  5, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021
Tel: 011-46550598/607/587, 46550555   ·   Fax: 011-23017008/9
E-mail: [email protected]  Website:· www.assocham.org

 

REGISTRATION FORM

Tax Reform: post budget direct and indirect tax changes, including GST and transfer pricing, explained for practitioners. The conference analyses post budget direct and indirect tax measures, notably changes in corporate and individual tax rates, transfer pricing revisions, taxation of real estate and infrastructure trusts, mutual fund taxation, inbound investment consequences, the proposed introduction of GST, service tax and CENVAT credit reforms, dispute resolution and appellate procedure changes, customs and excise adjustments, and expanded search and seizure powers; sessions led by government and industry experts address compliance and practical implications, with registration and fee details provided for attending professionals.