Risk Advisory

Mitigating risk by enhancing strategies and creating value

Risk Management has become indispensable for businesses across the globe. Covid-19 pandemic, increasing cyber-crimes, economic recessions have brought our attention to the importance of risk management. The risks that exist today demand advanced capabilities to measure, manage and respond to them and can no longer be tackled with traditional approaches.

As businesses and organisations continue to evolve, it is extremely crucial for business leaders to be better prepared to identify and manage risks as and when they emerge. Our team is experienced in managing a diverse spectrum of risk issues and assisting risk management leaders around the world.

Risk at the centre of all conversations

Risk management stands as a cornerstone of every organisation’s boardroom agenda and remains the focal point of all discussion.The risks that exist today demand advanced capabilities to measure, manage and respond to them and can no longer be tackled with traditional approaches.

Changing regulatory landscape
Process and operational inefficiencies
Financial & Treasury risks
Disruptive Technologies
Risk-driven transformation
Frauds and 3rd party misconduct

Cyber forensic
Corporate Governance
Disruption & changing business model
Recruitment frauds and false credentials
Commercial dispute

At KPMG in India, we help you rethink risk and compliances, develop strategies and enhance value, opening the doors to vast opportunities. Our 1,500+ risk advisory professionals, led by 55+ partners & directors present across 14 locations across India help clients navigate complex & challenging risk landscapes to achieve long-term, strategic ambitions.

We work across the risk sphere provide extensive coverage

Strategic Risks

Risks related to business concentration, product line diversification, business model, etc.

Growth Risks

Risks related to quality, products, competition, geo-political, socio-economic, 3rd parties, customer relationship etc.

Financial Risks

Profitability risk, financial risks relating to credit risk, liquidity and refinancing risks, treasury and foreign exchange, etc.

Reputation & Ethics Risks

Risks related to reputation/brand as a result of negative assessment, product liability and recalls, etc.

Technology Risks

Risks related to emerging IT technologies and innovation, cyber forensics, IT process reviews, IT Governance, Software Asset Management, Contract Management, etc.

Environment, Health & Safety Risks

Risks related to safety laws and regulations by government; specific focus on the “Governance aspect” of ESG.

Regulatory & Compliance Risks

Regulatory and compliance risk, changes in policies, tax regulations, technical standards and trade policies, infringement of intellectual property.

Operational Risks

Risks related to sales & marketing, customer service, people, production, supplier risk, supply chain disruptions, etc.

How we can help

Need to strengthen your IT processes?

Technology Review
IT Risk Due Diligence and IT Internal Audit
IT Governance & Risk Management
IT Architecture & Infrastructure Reviews
Business Systems Controls
Dashboard, Analytics & Reporting
Data Governance & Assurance
Cyber Security
IT Attestation
Business Continuity Management

Need to deal with fraud and misconduct?

Forensic services
Commercial dispute resolution
Regulatory compliance
Whistle-blowing Reporting and Helpline Solution (‘WRHS’)
Pre-employment background screening
Corporate intelligence
Cyber incident response
Fraud risk management
Integrity due-diligence
Dispute advisory services
Anti-bribery and corruption

Need to make sustainability strategy?

Sustainability Reporting and Advisory
CSR advisory
Climate change mitigation strategy
EHSS reviews and Due Diligence
Ethical sourcing and supply chain reviews
Food Safety Advisory
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Climate Finance

Facing manpower issues and challenges?

Loan staff
Employee background verifications
Senior management due-diligence
SOP creation and process manuals
Employee trainings and seminars on various process and system related topics

Need to align the cost base with falling revenues and manage financial risk?

Investigations and funds and asset tracing
Software license reviews and compliance
Financial risk management
Improving risk-adjusted performance
Revenue assurance

Need a growth strategy and need to manage growth?

Process and Controls design
Intellectual Property Advisory & Monetization
Treasury management
Foreign exchange and commodity risk management

Need to restructure your business?

Risk assessment
Finance management
Supply chain improvement
Optimizing risk-adjusted performance

Need to manage enterprise risks and ensure process controls?

Internal audit and financial controls
Continuous auditing and monitoring
Enterprise risk management

Need to manage your third-party relations?

3rd party due diligence
Contract compliance

Facing operational challenges?

Process reviews, validation and process reengineering
SOPs and process manuals

Have regulatory requirements?

Regulatory compliance
Corporate governance advisory

Our Service Lines

Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS)

Helping clients strengthen ‘Governance’, manage ‘Risks’, and ensure ‘Compliance’ to navigate complex business environment

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Forensic Services

Helping clients protect their business from fraud, misconduct and non-compliance

Financial Risk Management Services

Helping clients manage financial risks, limit financial exposures and make dynamic risk/return profile driven investments

CFO Advisory

Helping businesses optimise, standardise, and automate their finance operations

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Forensic Managed Services

Pre-employment background checks, corporate intelligence, whistle-blower helpline services, vendor screening, KYC and ESG integrity & due diligence

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Our Enabling Pillars

Regulatory driven and Enterprise Wide Risk Transformation

Assisting clients improve risk management while also trimming costs

Risk Management and Assessment for Business Investment Concept. Business, Technology, Internet and network concept.

Unlocking Value with Technology

Leveraging technology and keeping innovation at the center of everything

Tech Enabled Delivery Centres

Using next-generation technology to enable effective, efficient and agile delivery of services

Find out more about us

Advisory

Advisory works with the world’s leading organisations to create and protect the sustainable value of their business.

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International women of risk in India

A community for women in the risk profession. A network that aims to support and connect women in the risk profession across the globe, both within KPMG‘s network of member firms as well as externally.

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Banking and Economy Summit | Manoj Kumar Vijai

Manoj Kumar Vijai of KPMG talks about the key trends in Banking.

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India Insights

Our insights is your gateway to thought leadership and in-depth reports. Explore our curated collection of valuable content, where we delve into complex business challenges, share industry trends, and provide actionable insights.

Top geopolitical risks 2025

Explore how your organization can navigate the complexities of geopolitics with confidence and turn challenges into opportunities for success

Navigating digital realm: strategic foresight and governance in social media communication

Effective social media communication requires strategic foresight and governance to navigate its transformative power and mitigate reputational risks

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Evolving third party landscape in India's media and entertainment industry

Addressing third-party risks for ensuring the sustainable growth, compliance, and resilience of the media and entertainment sector

Evolving third party landscape in India's media and entertainment industry

Third-party risks in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Mitigating risks in pharmaceutical supply chain - bribery, counterfeit drugs and fraud. Offering PoV on risk mitigation and regulatory insights

Third-party risks in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Financial Crime Bulletin

Dive deep into the financial crime avenues and stay up-to-date with Indian and global regulatory initiatives

The insider threat - Safeguarding UPSI from within: A refresh

Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) poses significant challenges for companies, requiring robust measures to prevent data theft and insider trading

The insider threat - Safeguarding UPSI from within: A refresh

Expected Credit Loss (ECL)

Evaluating ECL methodology is vital as it impacts P&L through provision charges and affects capital, liquidity, and other regulatory ratios

Forensic lens on related parties and transactions

A forensic lens on related-party transactions (RPTs) helps uncover potential risks and provides guidance on mitigating these risks effectively

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Internal Risk Assessment guidance for money laundering/terrorist financing risks

Insurance CEOs share their views on economic outlook, return-to-office, ESG and generative AI.

Internal Risk Assessment guidance for money laundering/terrorist financing risks

KPMG 2024 Insurance CEO Outlook

Insurance CEOs share their views on economic outlook, return-to-office, ESG and generative AI.

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Model Risk Management

Effective model management involves ensuring proper governance and oversight, validation, interpretability, scalability, and ethical considerations.

Trailblazing digital frontiers

Global IT internal audit outlook

Awareness and actions at the forefront of third-party risk management

Model Risk Management

Effective model management involves ensuring proper governance and oversight, validation, interpretability, scalability, and ethical considerations.

Effective model risk management framework for AI/ML based models

Enhancements needed in the MRM framework to embed fairness considerations for the AI/ML based models.

Redefining consumer trust - ESG integrity threats in the product lifecycle

With the ESG regulatory landscape becoming stringent, focus towards ESG compliance is imperative to ensure profitability and enhance sustainability.

Redefining consumer trust - ESG integrity threats in the product lifecycle

Money Mules: FinCrime’s Trojan Horse Unveiled

Originating from the ancient Trojan deception, money mules embody a modern-day Trojan horse strategy, navigating through digital financial systems.

Money Mules: FinCrime’s Trojan Horse Unveiled

Spotlight on Internal (office) accounts!

POV on usage and challenges for internal (office) accounts along with concerns raised by RBI and indicative actions for banks.

Spotlight on Internal (office) accounts!

Global insights

AI risks and governance

How to fight financial crime in a bold new era of risk

The future of due diligence

How to fight financial crime in a bold new era of risk

Are you ready for value chain due diligence?

A practical guide to demystifying the CSDDD

A paradigm shift in financial crime

How to fight financial crime in a bold new era of risk

KPMG ranks #1 for providing ‘market-leading capabilities’ among risk consulting firms

According to analyst group, Verdantix in Market Perception Trends: Risk Consulting Providers 2023.

Resilience amid complexity

Quantifying disruption to help drive agility and sustainable growth

KPMG ranks first across multiple categories in risk consulting

According to analyst group, Source in Perceptions of Risk Firms 2023.

Managing today's geopolitical risks

A financial services guide

Cyber Security Services

Cyber security is more than a technology issue – it’s a golden thread that runs throughout your business, enabling it to operate effectively, efficiently, and securely. Our Cyber experts can help you to protect your future.

The evolution of non-financial risk

Adapting risk management practices to prepare for future non-financial risks.

Top risks forecast

Bottom lines for business in 2024 and beyond.

Meet our Team

We have a team of 1,500+ skilled professionals, which has a mix of CAs, MBAs, CIAs, CISAs, CISSPs, Engineers, MCAs and Six Sigma experts to give you specialized knowledge and offer the right subject matter expertise. We are present across 14 locations in India and serve clients across the world. To help you in your journey, our teams will be led by seasoned leadership given below: