Overview

Welcome to the Skill Enhancement Workshop on "The New Era of Due Diligence: Trends, Tools, and Techniques for Success", a comprehensive training program designed to equip professionals with the latest knowledge and practical skills in the evolving landscape of due diligence. This workshop will explore cutting-edge trends such as ESG integration, AI-driven analytics, and advanced risk assessment techniques, along with tools and technologies that streamline due diligence processes. Participants will gain hands-on insights into navigating complex due diligence scenarios, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in today’s dynamic business environment.

Target Audience: 

  • Analysts
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital professionals
  • M&A specialists
  • Risk managers
  • Consultants
  • Legal advisors.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the latest trends in due diligence
  • Learn about the latest tools and technologies used in due diligence
  • Explore practical techniques for executing effective due diligence
  • Apply key due diligence strategies to real-world scenarios

Agenda

9:00 AM onwards
  • 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

    Welcome & Introduction

    Mani James, Chief Business Officer, Mosaic Digital

  • 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

    Session 1 - Key Trends in Due Diligence

    Technology-Driven Due Diligence:

    • Use of AI, machine learning, and big data analytics for faster and more accurate due diligence
    • Blockchain for ensuring transparency in transactions

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy:

    • Importance of cybersecurity assessments in due diligence
    • Evaluating data privacy risks (DPDP, GDPR)

    **Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Due Diligence:** 

    • Growing importance of ESG criteria.
    • How firms are integrating ESG factors into their due diligence processes. 

    **Human Rights and Supply Chain Due Diligence:** 

    • Understanding third-party and fourth-party risks. 
    • Addressing ethical sourcing and human rights compliance. 

    Trainers: Ajay G Prasad, Partner, JSA & Vishnu P. Sudarsan, Partner, JSA

  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

    Break

  • 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

    Session 2 - Tools and Technologies in Due Diligence

    AI and Automation Tools:

    • Tools like RPA (Robotic Process Automation) for automating repetitive tasks
    • AI-driven platforms for document review, legal analysis, and data extraction

    Big Data and Predictive Analytics:

    • Tools for gathering and analyzing large datasets for market and customer insights

    Cybersecurity Tools:

    • Tools for assessing a target’s cybersecurity posture

    Blockchain Applications in Due Diligence:

    • How blockchain is being used to ensure secure, transparent record-keeping

    Trainers: Arpinder Singh, Global Markets & India Leader, EY Forensic & Integrity Services, Amit Rahane, Partner, EY Forensic & Integrity Services & Swapnil Sule, Director, EY Forensic & Integrity Services

DAY 2
9:15 AM onwards
  • 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

    Session 3 - Navigating Regulatory Changes in Due Diligence

    • Regulatory Shifts in India: GST, IBC, SEBI updates
    • Global Regulations: GDPR, FCPA, AML, and their impact on Indian businesses
    • Case Study: Navigating recent regulatory changes in cross-border transactions

    Trainer: Subham Kumar, Partner, Grant Thornton

  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Session 4 - Techniques for Successful Due Diligence

    Financial and Operational Due Diligence: 

    • Key metrics and indicators to evaluate (financial health, cash flow, operational efficiency)
    • Scenario planning and stress-testing financial models

    Legal and Compliance Due Diligence:

    • Ensuring compliance with international and local laws
    • Assessing potential legal liabilities and contract risks

    Cybersecurity Assessments:

    • What to look for in cybersecurity due diligence (e.g., past breaches, data handling)

    Trainer: Siddharth Iyer, Investment Banking Healthcare Sector, Equirus

  • 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

    Break

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Session 5 - Best Practices and Strategic Execution in Due Diligence

    Key Topics:

    • Key Steps for Comprehensive Due Diligence: Financial, legal, and operational diligence
    • Spotting Red Flags: How to identify critical issues in M&A
    • Best Practices for successful execution and risk mitigation

    Trainer: Anil Talreja, Partner, Deloitte

  • 12:00 PM – Onwards

    Training closes

DAY 1

Experts

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Siddharth Iyer

Investment Banking, Equirus Capital
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Arpinder Singh

Global Markets & India Leader, EY Forensic & Integrity Services
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Amit Rahane

Partner, EY Forensic & Integrity Services
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Swapnil Sule

Director, EY Forensic & Integrity Services
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Anil Talreja

Partner, Deloitte
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Subham Kumar

Partner, Grant thornton
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Ajay G Prasad

Partner, JSA
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Vishnu P. Sudarsan

Partner, JSA
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Mani James

Chief Business Officer, Mosaic Digital - A HT Media Group Company

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