Richa Sawhney
Richa Sawhney is a Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat, specializing in tax advisory services. She has been vocal about the need for simplification in India's personal income tax structure, advocating for a streamlined approach that could ease compliance and improve taxpayer understanding. In recent discussions, she expressed that while a transition to fewer tax slabs may simplify the taxation regime, immediate changes may not be feasible due to current economic conditions.
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Richa Sawhney, Partner Tax at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, discussed the eligibility parameters for selection of ITR 1 and 4.
Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: How ITR forms are evolving - top changes explained
India· 2026-02-17
Richa Sawhney, Partner - Tax at Grant Thornton Bharat, highlights the need for the 50% HRA exemption extension due to rising rental costs.
Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 explained: How you can save Rs 1.41 lakh tax outgo - top points on HRA, PAN changesIndia· 2026-02-13
Richa Sawhney admits that the introduction of a 2-3 slab structure for personal income tax will simplify the regime.
Budget 2026 income tax: Will GST-style fewer tax slabs be brought under new income tax regime?India· 2026-01-21
