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One particular data point makes this 30-year TIPS auction look attractive

Tips Watch

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.

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BIG BUSINESS BATTLE: IS IT FIT AND PROPER?

CFO News

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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1,026: Partnering for Growth in the Age of AI | Kabir Ahmed Shakir, CFO, Tata Communications

CFO Thought Leader

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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AI will displace accountants who ignore tech integration, says Director, India of ACCA

CFO News

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.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Runway FP&A Reviews

The Finance Weekly

Overview of Runway Runway is shaking up the way businesses handle financial planning! It all started when Siqi Chen realized his struggles with financial expertise during his time as a senior leader and the headaches that come with using spreadsheets. Now, as a cloud-based FP&A platform for strategic financial management, Runway is making finance easier to understand and more accessible for everyone in an organization.

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What is FP&A and How to Choose the Right FP&A Software?

Lime Light

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.

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India needs 148 million more jobs by 2030: IMF's Gita Gopinath

CFO News

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.

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What is FP&A and How to Choose the Right FP&A Software?

Lime Light

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.

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India will need around 1 lakh company secretaries by 2030: ICSI

CFO News

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.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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A Day in the Life: Clare Leighton from bluesheets

Future CFO

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.

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Bata India CFO Anil Ramesh Somani resigns

CFO News

Somani decided to relinquish his position at Bata India Limited in order to pursue opportunities outside.

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10 Sunday Camp Kotok Reads

Barry Ritholtz

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.

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Mphasis appoints Aravind Viswanathan as Chief Financial Officer

CFO News

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.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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FMCG players expect volume trends to sustain amid rising demand in rural markets

CFO News

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.

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Commerce dept mulls options for key export schemes

CFO News

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.

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Hero MotoCorp gets over Rs 17 cr tax notice from Delhi GST authorities

CFO News

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.

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Education Ministry steps in after IITs get GST notices

CFO News

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.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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Price fall, tax changes make Gold ETFs attractive; more so as SGBs seen on hold

CFO News

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.

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Legacy companies speed in electric 2-wheeler lane; startups slow

CFO News

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.

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Tourism Finance Corporation looks to set up alternative investment fund

CFO News

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%.

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EU banks expect India bond trades to go on

CFO News

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.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.