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Cutting Through Financial Noise

Barry Ritholtz

In the latest edition of more or me, I chat with my friend Eric Golden: I speak My guest today is Barry Ritholtz. As the founder & CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management Barry manages assets of over $5B. He is also a famous author and commentator, fondly known as the ‘Prickly Prophet of Wall Street’ for his contrarian views. In this conversation, Barry shares the origin story and the ideas behind his latest book, “How Not to Invest.” We also talk about how hes remained a

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5-year TIPS auction presents a dilemma

Tips Watch

You can find better real yields by stretching out the maturity date, just a bit. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury market experienced a disturbing rout last week, with both nominal and real yields soaring on longer-term issues.

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A Day in the Life: John Berven from Aon

Future CFO

Editors note: In todays A Day in the Life , John Berven (pictured), director of growth at Aon , shares with FutureCFO audiences how leading a significant initiative in a previous role became pivotal for his professional development and how travelling consistently provided him with fresh perspectives and ideas. FutureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you?

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Taxman opens the parcel: GST sleuths probe restaurant packaging charges

CFO News

Indian tax authorities are investigating whether restaurants have evaded taxes on packaging charges, following scrutiny of 'food and delivery' taxes. The GST department has issued summons to eateries listed on platforms like Zomato, seeking GST details on packaging fees since January 2022. While GST on food isn't disputed, authorities question if packaging charge collections reached state coffers.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: Crashing the Car of Pax Americana : Pax Americana is the Bretton Woods monetary system and the Plaza Accords and the SWIFT banking system and the unquestioned dominance of the USD as the worlds reserve currency. It is the NATO alliance and the Pacific Fleet and CENTCOM and the NSA and the unquestioned dominance of the US military as the worlds security arbiter.It’s American brands, American universiti

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Good time to fetch capital via ECBs, trend may continue for next 2-3 years, says UGRO Capital CFO

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UGRO Capital CFO Kishore Loadha sees the current ECB environment favourable, mentions about the recent surge in deal activity like never before and aims to scale co-lending to 50 per cent of its AUM from the current 44 per cent. MSME focussed NBFC also targets to capture 1 per cent of the Rs 25 lakh crore MSME lending market.

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RBI to infuse 40k cr into banking system

CFO News

The RBI will purchase Rs 40,000 crore in government securities on April 17, marking its third open market operation this fiscal year. This move aligns with the central bank's policy to inject liquidity, aiming for 1% of the banking system's net demand and time liabilities.

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India's healthcare expenditure expected to surge from 3.3% to 5% of its GDP by 2030: CareEdge

CFO News

India's healthcare expenditure will surge from 3.3 per cent to 5 per cent of its GDP by 2030, said CareEdge in its latest report.

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SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X & more

CFO News

Alarmed at frauds related to securities market on various social media platforms, capital markets regulator SEBI has issued an advisory for investors to exercise caution and due diligence to verify the genuineness of social media handles of SEBI-registered entities while accessing them.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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HDFC Capital to invest Rs 1.5k cr in platform with Eldeco to build Rs 11K-cr homes in small towns

CFO News

HDFC Capital will invest Rs 1,500 crore in Eldeco Group's 18 upcoming residential projects across tier II-III cities, targeting a revenue potential of Rs 11,000 crore. This partnership aims to develop over 10 million square feet of housing in towns like Panipat, Rudrapur, and Ludhiana.

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Companies across sectors limit travel, embrace electric cars & eco-certified stays as sustainability gains ground

CFO News

Indian companies are embracing sustainable corporate travel, driven by environmental goals and traveler preferences. Firms across sectors like technology and finance are opting for carbon-neutral flights, eco-friendly transport, and green accommodations.

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Bangladesh-India trade tensions escalate as Dhaka shuts land ports, Delhi revokes transit rights

CFO News

Bangladesh Land Border Trade: Tit-for-tat moves disrupt critical yarn supplies and third-country exports, hurting SMEs on both sides of the border.

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UPI no more a technology, it's a population-scale habit: FIDE CEO Sujit Nair

CFO News

You have 500 million people using DPI, UPI as a way of life, and that idea, that way of thinking of how do you bring large population, especially the people who probably do not have formal access to the economy, bring them together closer and make government, public, private sector all come together to serve people and small businesses," said Nair.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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"Definitely a very big achievement": MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Choksi's arrest

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Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday lauded the arrest of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi in Belgium, stating that it was a "very big achievement"

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Top seven Indian cities witness 4-8% leasing growth: Report

CFO News

According to the report, rental growth in India's national capital Delhi registered an uptick of 8.2 per cent, while financial capital Mumbai saw rental growth of 6.7 per cent.

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RBI's FY25 dividend to centre expected to top Rs 2.5 lakh crore

CFO News

Economists believe record high dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to protect the rupee's exchange rate and interest earned from large scale liquidity operations have boosted the prospects of a bumper payout, which one overseas banking group believes could be as high as Rs 3.5 lakh crore.

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Long-term plans won't be impacted by tariff: IndiGo CEO

CFO News

IndiGo CEO: The airline aims to double in size by the decade's end, viewing market consolidation as beneficial for global competitiveness.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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RBI to infuse 40k cr into banking system

CFO News

The OMO purchases are in line with the central bank's stated policy of infusing liquidity to the tune of 1% of the net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) in the banking system, a debt fund manager said. Currently, the NDTL of the banking system is about Rs 250 lakh crore. So, the expected liquidity infusion would be about Rs 2.5 lakh crore, fund managers said.

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'Do the wealthy underreport their income?' RBI economist's research reveals staggering details

CFO News

A recent research paper reveals a significant inverse relationship between wealth and reported income in India, particularly among wealthier households. The study, based on election filings and tax data, suggests tax avoidance contributes to this disparity.

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BM Finance Fundas: No more international UPI transactions via QR share & pay, says NPCI

CFO News

At present, as per the NPCI website, around seven countries, including France, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the UAE, accept Indias UPI-based Bharat QR payments.

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Proposals to bring relief from toll charge on NHs, e-expressways under finance minister’s consideration

CFO News

The road transport ministry's proposals to ease toll burdens on commuters are now under finance ministry review. These include eliminating user fees on narrower national highways and introducing an annual pass for cars, costing around Rs 3,000, for unlimited travel.

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2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey

79% of finance leaders we surveyed say they play a multifaceted role—ensuring financial stability, managing risk, and enabling transformation. In our 2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey, 751 global leaders shared their biggest challenges, top priorities, and outlook for the year ahead. Here’s what you’ll learn in the survey report: An in-depth look at different leadership approaches and what they mean for finance leaders Top challenges facing finance leaders, from data reliability to talent manag

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HDFC Bank trims savings account rates to 2.75%

CFO News

HDFC Bank has reduced its savings account interest rates. The reduction is 25 basis points, now at 2.75%. Balances above Rs 50 lakh will earn 3.25%. This move follows an RBI repo rate cut. Other banks are also adjusting deposit strategies. Bank of India has ended its special deposit scheme. These changes reflect shifts in depositor behavior and liquidity.

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Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in 2024-25

CFO News

Apple India has recorded a 60 per cent jump in iPhone production from its Indian supply chain with a turnover close to Rs 1.89 lakh crore during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to industry data.

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Orient Cement profit declines 38.3 pc to Rs 42 cr in Q4

CFO News

Orient Cement Ltd, a CK Birla group firm, reported a 38.3% drop in net profit to 42.07 crore for the March quarter, with revenue down 7.07% to 825.18 crore. For fiscal year 2024-25, profit declined 47.8% to 91.24 crore. The board recommended a 50% final dividend.

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FPIs pull out nearly ₹32k cr from equities in April so far

CFO News

Foreign investors have withdrawn a substantial Rs 31,575 crore from Indian equity markets this month, influenced by global market turbulence stemming from US tariffs. This outflow follows a previous infusion in late March, but overall FPI outflow has reached nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2025.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.