02 May 2025

2 mins read

Shrey K

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Are you entering the new financial year with an out-of-shape GRC plan? A new quarter isn’t just about budgets – this is the time to set the tone for the rest of the financial year. A well-structured Q1 checklist is your essential tool for navigating this critical period.

Why Q1 Matters for GRC

Q1 is often when budgets are finalized, strategic plans are rolled out, and regulatory changes come into effect. It's also the ideal time to review and update your GRC program based on lessons learned from the previous year. After all, businesses can lose an average of $14.82 million due to non-compliance, which is significantly more than the average cost of compliance, which is around $5.47 million. Neglecting this crucial period can lead to compliance gaps, increased risk exposure, and operational inefficiencies.

Laser's Role in Your Q1 Success:

At Laser, we provide comprehensive GRC services to help you navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance and risk management. Our team of experts can assist you in developing and implementing a tailored Q1 checklist, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring your organization maintains a strong GRC posture. By focusing on these essential elements, you can ensure a successful and compliant Q1, setting the stage for a prosperous year.

Let’s build your Q1 GRC plan together!

Let’s build your Q1 GRC plan together!

Let’s build your Q1 GRC plan together!

Your Rock-Solid Q1 GRC Checklist

Start the financial year strong with this guided checklist to help you identify gaps, prioritize risk, and align your governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategy.

Regulatory Updates & Compliance Reviews

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

01

Regulatory Updates & Compliance Reviews

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

01

Regulatory Updates & Compliance Reviews

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

01

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Conduct gap assessments to ensure compliance readiness e.g., Compare existing processes with SEBI listing obligations

Critical

02

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Conduct gap assessments to ensure compliance readiness e.g., Compare existing processes with SEBI listing obligations

Critical

02

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Conduct gap assessments to ensure compliance readiness e.g., Compare existing processes with SEBI listing obligations

Critical

02

Audit Planning & Execution

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

03

Audit Planning & Execution

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

03

Audit Planning & Execution

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

03

Policy & Procedure Review

Update policy documents and procedures accordingly e.g., Update anti-bribery policy to include new due diligence steps

Important

04

Policy & Procedure Review

Update policy documents and procedures accordingly e.g., Update anti-bribery policy to include new due diligence steps

Important

04

Policy & Procedure Review

Update policy documents and procedures accordingly e.g., Update anti-bribery policy to include new due diligence steps

Important

04

Internal Controls Review

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

05

Internal Controls Review

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

05

Internal Controls Review

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

05

 Training & Awareness

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Recommended

06

 Training & Awareness

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Recommended

06

 Training & Awareness

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Recommended

06

Technology & Security Assessment

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

07

Technology & Security Assessment

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

07

Technology & Security Assessment

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

07

Reporting & Communication

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

08

Reporting & Communication

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

08

Reporting & Communication

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Critical

08

Vendor & Third-Party Risk

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

09

Vendor & Third-Party Risk

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

09

Vendor & Third-Party Risk

Identified new and upcoming regulations relevant to your industry e.g., RBI circular on cyber resilience for regulated entities

Important

09

Streamline GRC with Laser. Integrated risk, compliance automation, and audit management to effortlessly enhance governance and reduce risk. Don't just meet the standards, set them.

Copyright @2025 Laser

Streamline GRC with Laser. Integrated risk, compliance automation, and audit management to effortlessly enhance governance and reduce risk. Don't just meet the standards, set them.

Copyright @2025 Laser

Streamline GRC with Laser. Integrated risk, compliance automation, and audit management to effortlessly enhance governance and reduce risk. Don't just meet the standards, set them.

Copyright @2025 Laser

Streamline GRC with Laser. Integrated risk, compliance automation, and audit management to effortlessly enhance governance and reduce risk. Don't just meet the standards, set them.

Copyright @2025 Laser

Streamline GRC with Laser. Integrated risk, compliance automation, and audit management to effortlessly enhance governance and reduce risk. Don't just meet the standards, set them.

Copyright @2025 Laser