The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Budgeting —it’s a process that every organization needs, yet it can look vastly different depending on which approach you take. With so many options out there, choosing the right budgeting method can feel overwhelming. With so many options out there, choosing the right budgeting method can feel overwhelming.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s shortest Budget ever may not have met the general expectations of being a short-term consumption booster, but it surely has all the right ingredients for becoming an impactful long-term growth-oriented move. Also Read | Union Budget 2022: Solar PLI scheme corpus grows over five times to Rs 19,500 crore.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

lakh crore in the next fiscal will percolate down to the real engines of our economic growth — the MSMEs. Resilience, inclusive growth, and technology-enabled development – the Budget 2022 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman aims to create an enabling framework to achieve these three benchmarks. Stepping up capex to Rs7.5

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting plays a crucial role in managing budgets effectively. This article explores practical strategies to improve financial forecasting, helping businesses make informed decisions and optimise their budgets. What is Financial Forecasting?

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Indian technology sector saw several major announcements in the Union Budget 2022, with a few misses in the startup segment. Budget 2022’s announcements on manufacturing, sustainability, electronics, digital currency, innovation and startups with technology as the cornerstone are expected to give a fillip to the tech industry. “The

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 18, 2022

People point to tax burdens and over-regulation as the reasons for economic decline. Look no further than the Fraser Institute’s latest report to see how states rank for economic freedom based on government spending, taxes, and labor market regulation. . But the real question is: why should we care about economic freedom?

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In her Budget speeches for 2019-20 and 2020-21, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman referred to ZBNF as ‘innovative model for doubling farmers’ income’. To reduce import dependence, the Budget has also proposed formulation of a comprehensive scheme for boosting domestic production of oilseeds. In 2020-21, India imported 13.35

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The equity market witnessed some wild swings on the Budget Day, with the Sensex rebounding after losing more-than 2% from the day’s high. But unlike other Budget Days, benchmarks ended the day in the green, as investors cheered a growth-oriented Budget. By Yoosef Kp & Ruchit Purohit. After surging as much as 1,018.03

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

While the sizeable increase in infra spend and sectoral initiatives in Union Budget augur well, there is need for policy reforms that help create a robust private investment ecosystem. Both of these would be addressed through the Gati Shakti initiative which is one of the cornerstones of Budget 2022-23.

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Economic uncertainties and rapid technological shifts make it essential to have a crystal-clear picture of your revenue pipeline. This clarity not only informs your budget but also drives strategic decision-making across your entire organization. How will you build your budget?

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CFO Selections

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As such, their responsibilities include: budgeting and forecasting, managing mergers or acquisitions, and handling compliance issues. The CFO role is forward-thinking as they consider economic, industry, tax, government regulation and social issues.

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Jedox Finance

APRIL 16, 2020

He shares his expertise on how an EPM solution supports managing economic uncertainty, particularly in times of crisis. What does your economic forecast look like for the foreseeable future? Budget available resources and investments. So what’s the alternative? Develop a comprehensive financial and operational plan.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

CFOs are preparing to bump up spending in sales, corporate IT and supply chain, but are keeping a close watch on economic conditions before shelling out new funding.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re a chief marketing officer (CMO), the current economic uncertainty undoubtedly creates anxiety for you, your team, and your agencies. The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has demonstrated the tight correlation between advertising spend and economic indicators like GDP growth by looking at historical data.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The finance minister has managed the tough balancing act of spurring economic revival while also maintaining fiscal discipline. Crucially, while the Budget had a clear digital focus, it did not leave the needs of the grassroots unattended. By Sanjay Agarwal.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Union Budget for 2022-23 made a string of other announcements on digital payments, including a plan to offer netbanking to depositors with India Post and another to set up 75 digital banking units across as many districts. The government also intends to tax transfer of ‘digital assets’, widely interpreted as cryptocurrencies, at 30%.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Budget on Tuesday proposed to extend the validity of its flagship guaranteed loan scheme by a year through March 2023 and widened its coverage by Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 5 lakh crore, acknowledging the need for a protracted period of succour to start-ups and small businesses as they grapple with the spread of the latest Covid strain.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Additionally, the AFE is used for performance tracking, allowing us to compare actual project costs with budgeted costs, learn from completed projects, and improve future budgeting processes. At Gas de Cameroon, our mission is to unlock Cameroon’s economic potential through cost-effective, clean, and efficient gas products.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

per cent that was originally budgeted. The major thrust of the just announced Union budget is on enhancing capital expenditure. This emphasis on capital expenditure is a major takeaway from the budget, says Dr Rangarajan speaking to Financial Express Online in the context of the just announced Union budget.

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Centage

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the current economic climate, proper financial planning and management are more essential than ever before. With that in mind, many businesses are turning to budgeting and planning drivers as a way of obtaining more accurate information. Still, including too many drivers in your company’s budgeting model can make it overly complex.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this article, Rakesh Nangia and Rajan Sachdev delve into Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Interim Budget 2024. They highlighted that this budget presents a Sankalp (pledge) for an Unstoppable India, emphasizing inclusive growth, innovation, and the strategic importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 24, 2025

The text accompanying that chart reads: “ Consumption: in 2024, one third of GDP came from government spending, a record high excluding periods of war or crisis; this was financed by 6-7% budget deficits, another unwelcome peacetime record.” Both the Wall St. Things are often not what they seem, and often not as you’re told.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Hong Kong budget seeks to deploy its considerable fiscal buffers to cushion the economic impact on households and businesses as the city pursues a so-called dynamic”zero infection policy with a range of social restrictions, said Fitch Ratings recently. Zero covid strategy curb economic growth to 1.5%

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CFO News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Indian consumer sentiment for 2025 reflects declining confidence and evolving expectations, with reduced satisfaction over the budget. Concerns over global conflicts ease, while digital payments and interest in electric vehicles rise, highlighting shifting priorities and hopes for economic stability.

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Centage

JULY 19, 2022

Business budgeting is a crucial factor with the ability to impact a business’ long-term success or failure. Along with providing important information regarding day-to-day operations, an accurate budget better enables companies to predict revenue, trim costs, and make decisions regarding expenditures and opportunities.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Union Budget 2022: Moody’s Investors Service on Friday said India’s conservative budget assumptions leave room for the government to respond to prevailing macroeconomic and pandemic risks over the next year. India’s budget projects a narrowing in the central government deficit to 6.4 per cent in fiscal 2021. lakh crore (0.8

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Centage

MAY 23, 2023

However, the current economic crisis isn’t just affecting families shopping for groceries and other goods. As we approach the halfway point of 2023, it’s a good time to take a close look at your budget and determine where you and your team are succeeding versus falling short.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had allocated Rs 73,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme in last year’s budget too. The Centre has allocated Rs 73,000 crore for the rural jobs guarantee programme MGNREGA for 2022-23 in the Union Budget presented on Tuesday. This is 25.51

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Finance expert Robin Banerjee evaluates the Union Budget 2024, emphasizing long-term planning, infrastructure focus, fiscal responsibility, and sector-specific strategies. While praising positive moves, he points out areas that need more attention for a comprehensive economic uplift.

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Global Finance

MARCH 6, 2025

Led by Latvian President Edgars Rinkvis and Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, the eight-day event included investor briefings in Houston, San Francisco, and Denver. According to one analysis, published last June, Rail Baltica is projecting regional economic benefits, both direct and indirect, of 48 billion. Inflation (2024): 1.4%

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Centage

AUGUST 22, 2023

In a perfect world, budgets would always line up perfectly with actual spending. Even the most strategically-crafted budgets can take hits from unforeseen circumstances. Expecting that something unexpected will occur throughout the year weakens the argument for creating a traditional budget. What Is a Driver-Based Budget?

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This Budget has continued to follow the reform initiative started a few years ago by bringing in enabling policy initiatives that will help transform the sector.

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Centage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With proper budgeting and forecasting, just about any business can protect itself against recession. Failing to reevaluate assumptions in today’s uncertain economic environment can have serious consequences. We recommend moving to a monthly and quarterly rolling budget. Actuals are an essential component of every forecast.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

With India’s growth estimated to be at 9.2% – the highest among large economies – the country is now in a robust position to withstand challenges and adopt a resilient approach for economic growth and welfare of its citizens. Also Read | Budget 2022: Growth-oriented Budget focuses on green energy, fiscal deficit, PSU divestment, green bonds.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Union Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes raising next fiscal year's capital expenditure to Rs. lakh crore while cutting this fiscal's target to Rs. lakh crore.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 14, 2025

This week, I speak with Stephanie Kelton , Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University and Senior Fellow at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis. Senate Budget Committee, and was senior economic adviser for Bernie Sanders 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns.

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