Grant Thornton unveils new brand today!

Company Brief

New Delhi, February 19, 2008

Grant Thornton India unveils its new brand identity today - 19 February 2008. Grant Thornton’s member firms in over 80 countries will adopt the new global brand identity and logo and be instantly recognisable as part of the Grant Thornton International organisation. Vishesh Chandiok, Managing Partner, Grant Thornton India explains, "Our clients receive a distinctive, personalised service from Grant Thornton here in India and rightly expect the same level of quality when they use Grant Thornton firms anywhere in the world. The new brand actively demonstrates our membership of a leading global organisation that gives our clients access to the knowledge and experience of over 2,200 partners from member firms worldwide."

Grant Thornton India is the Indian member firm of Grant Thornton International. It was established in 1935 and is the oldest standing member firm of Grant Thornton International in the Asia-pacific region. Grant Thornton India is one of the largest firms of accountants and business advisers in India and it specialises in advising owner managed businesses that require external capital as well as businesses that need to apply international standards international standards and solutions.

Grant Thornton has 7 service locations in India namely; Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Gurgaon (Haryana). The Firm focuses on Assurance, Tax & Regulatory and Strategic Advisory services with specialisation in Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Auto& Auto Components, General Manufacturing, Global Donor & Public Sector and Infrastructure (Project Finance & Public Private Partnerships).

David McDonnell, Chief executive officer for Grant Thornton International, added, "The global accounting profession needs leaders who are prepared to speak out on issues that matter to business and to the wider public. Our new brand is another important step in differentiating Grant Thornton in the marketplace."

For further information please contact:

Name Vidya Mohan

Tel: +22 66262655

e-mail: Vidya.mohan@wcgt.in