Tips Watch
AUGUST 18, 2024
Markets remain overly optimistic about future inflation. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer at auction $8 billion in a reopened 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 912810TY4.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
By Robin Banerjee, Seasoned Finance Expert: The Burman family's strategic pursuit of Religare ignites a dramatic M&A conflict, spotlighting the critical 'fit and proper' debate that could reshape India’s corporate control dynamics.
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Future CFO
AUGUST 18, 2024
Editor’s note: In today’s A Day in the Life , Clare Leighton (pictured), COO & Co-Founder of bluesheets shares with FutureCFO audiences how sport inspires her professional development and how she applies team sport values to her work. FutureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you? Clare Leighton (CL): I’m co-founder of bluesheets , an AI automation company building AI agents to enhance back-office productivity.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence threatens to replace accountants who resist tech adoption, warns Md Sajid Khan of ACCA India. He highlighted that despite soaring demand and market growth, skill gaps and unemployment persist in the profession.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.
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CFO Thought Leader
AUGUST 18, 2024
According to CFO Kabir Shakir, when AI giant Nvidia sought to expand its alliances in India, it knew exactly with whom to partner: “They did their homework, and they tapped on Tata’s door.” This partnership, Shakir tells us, has proven to be but one of a number of alliances in Tata’s journey toward becoming “the national AI champion for all of India.” Along the way, Tata Communications received its first order of Nvidia’s technology, whose integration has since been
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CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Speaking about the recent controversy on low salary at the entry levels, Dalal said that it was a “misunderstanding” and for engineers the company pays salaries in the range of “Rs. 4 lakh going up to Rs. 12 lakh” for different types of work and colleges. “This Rs. 2.5 lakh salary, I want to put it on record, is not reflective of an engineer's salary.
Lime Light
AUGUST 18, 2024
Is your organization struggling to make informed financial decisions due to inadequate financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? Many businesses face challenges in aligning their organizational strategies with their financial goals, which can lead to suboptimal decision-making and hinder growth.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
IMF's Gita Gopinath pointed out that India must create 60 to 148 million jobs by 2030 due to population growth. She stressed the need for labour codes, educational reforms, private investment, tax changes, and tariff reduction. Enhanced ease of doing business and social safety nets were also advised for sustainable development.
Lime Light
AUGUST 18, 2024
Is your organization struggling to make informed financial decisions due to inadequate financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? Many businesses face challenges in aligning their organizational strategies with their financial goals, which can lead to suboptimal decision-making and hinder growth.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
India was expected to require around 1 lakh company secretaries by 2030 amid economic expansion and a governance focus, according to ICSI. With more than 73,000 company secretaries presently, ICSI aimed to attract young talent by allowing direct registration for graduates and postgraduates. India hopes to become a USD 7 trillion economy by 2030.
Barry Ritholtz
AUGUST 18, 2024
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • How ‘Deepfake Elon Musk’ Became the Internet’s Biggest Scammer : An A.I.-powered version of Mr. Musk has appeared in thousands of inauthentic ads, contributing to billions in fraud. ( New York Times ) • Secretive Dynasty Missed Out on Billions While Advisers Got Rich : Peter Harf and Olivier Goudet became billionaires while managing the Reimanns’ money.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Somani decided to relinquish his position at Bata India Limited in order to pursue opportunities outside.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
The Bangalore-based IT and consulting company, has announced the appointment of Aravind Viswanathan as its new Chief Financial Officer, following the resignation of Manish Dugar.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
FMCG firms reported rural demand resurgence and strong e-commerce growth, especially through quick commerce, in the June quarter. Companies like HUL, ITC, and Dabur, despite high food inflation, are optimistic about future growth due to favorable monsoons and government policies boosting the rural economy. Traditional urban channels showed some slowdown.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
The ministry has moved a note for the approval of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) to extend to the Interest Equalisation scheme by five years, which is available for small businesses and products falling under 401 tariff codes, till August 31. The total outlay of the scheme is capped at Rs 750 crore.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Hero MotoCorp on Sunday said it has received a demand notice of over Rs 17 crore from Delhi GST authorities. The company has received an order dated August 17, 2024, for disallowance of input tax credit for FY 2019-20 from the Office of the GST Officer, Government of NCT of Delhi, the two-wheeler major said in a regulatory filing.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
A host of academic institutions countrywide including IIT-D have been served show cause notice seeking explanation on non-payment of tax on funding support for research by GST authorities. Notices have been sent by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence for the period between 2017-2022.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Following a customs duty reduction and a fall in gold prices, investors were drawn to gold ETFs and funds. The budget announcement made long-term gold investments more tax-efficient, and with no new sovereign gold bond issues expected, experts recommended a 10% portfolio allocation. Gold remains a hedge against inflation and provides diversification.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Four European banks expected permission from their national regulators to continue trading with India’s Clearing Corporation despite an imminent deadline. Recent communications between Indian and European authorities indicated potential resolution to the regulatory dispute that started when ESMA de-recognised the Clearing Corporation in October 2022, impacting major bond and derivatives trading.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
The market share of top electric two-wheeler startups, including Ola Electric, Ather Energy, and Greaves Electric, dropped to 48.8% in Q1 from 59% last year. Traditional companies like Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp increased their presence, capturing around 30% of the market. Electric two-wheeler sales grew 1.4% to 221,548 units. Ola Electric led with 107,911 units.
CFO News
AUGUST 18, 2024
The firm is also exploring ways to raise funds through long-term bonds and debentures, he told ET, adding that TFCI will aggressively expand its wholesale and retail loan book as it is well capitalised at above 58%.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
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