Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The core question in the prospecting process is often one of mutual fit – balancing personality compatibility with the advisor's value proposition versus the problem to be solved. The typical prospecting process involves multiple meetings, and a fairly common response for advisors to hear after giving their 'pitch' is that the client needs some extra time to think about it.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

CFOs from India Inc reflect on 2024 as a year of resilience and growth, marked by record FDI inflows, technological advancements, and sustainability efforts. However, challenges such as geopolitical volatility, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory shifts tested their strategic leadership and financial agility.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This technological leap will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and addressing workforce transformation challenges.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

These updates include mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for GST portal access, tighter restrictions on E-Way Bill (EWB) generation, and capped extension periods for EWBs.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Senior IAS officer Arunish Chawla, of the Bihar cadre's 1992 batch, is appointed revenue secretary, filling the vacancy created by Sanjay Malhotra's new role as RBI governor. Several other bureaucratic appointments were made, including Vineet Joshi as higher education secretary and Neelam Shammi Rao as textiles secretary.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Indian rupee may face pressure in 2025 from slowing FDI, weak manufacturing exports, and narrowing policy rate differential with the US, despite positive drivers like India's economic growth, real yields, and strong foreign exchange reserves. A recovery in economic growth and lower inflation are also expected.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The recently published NTT DATAs GenAI report reveals how companies plan to leverage the potential of the technology in the New Year 2025. According to the report, companies now want to move from the experimental phase to strategic adoption and real utilization. They are making necessary changes across domains and investing heavily to adapt to GenAI era.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

India's enterprise job market experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with job postings on the Apna platform surging by 32 per cent, surpassing 3.5 lakh across 100 per cent categories in over 500 cities.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Solar power developers are now required to pay customs duties and GST on imported modules upfront, following a directive from the CBIC, which aims to support domestic manufacturers. The revocation adjusts cash flows for solar companies and highlights the need for policy stability to ensure investor confidence and smooth economic transitions.

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Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Tata Sons plans to infuse capital into its ecommerce business, Tata Digital, only by mid-2025, with a focus on internal funding and debt until then. The strategy emphasizes growth, better execution, and sustainable profitability, with BigBasket eyeing an IPO and significant growth in standalone revenues for FY24.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Income Tax officials in Jaipur uncovered cryptocurrency transactions during raids on wedding planners, seizing over 20 crore in cash and jewellery and freezing three crypto wallets. The planners allegedly converted cash from clients into cryptocurrencies like USDT and Bitcoin, using hawala networks to move unreported funds.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

India is predicted to lead global oil demand growth until 2035, adding nearly 2 million barrels per day. Chinas oil demand for road transport is expected to decline due to electric vehicles. This shift may cause challenges for oil-producing nations, potentially leading to oversupply. The transport sector is also transforming, with declining oil demand for passenger cars projected by 2030.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Some like Haier and Midea Group are using a mix of cash reserves and loans including external commercial borrowings (ECBs), while financials of Lenovo and Xiaomi showed an increase in their cash reserves and borrowings, indicating preparations for higher working capital needs for expanding operations.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

India Cements announced on Wednesday that N. Srinivasan has resigned as CEO and MD. This follows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approving UltraTech Cement's acquisition of a 55.5% stake in India Cements, making it a subsidiary of UltraTech effective December 24, 2024.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Startups have generated over 1.6 million jobs across India, with the DPIIT recognising 1.57 lakh startups by December 25. The country boasts more than 73,000 startups with at least one woman director. India's vibrant ecosystem, driven by affordable internet and a young workforce, has produced over 100 unicorns and influenced global innovation.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Union Budget 2025: Economists recommend reducing income tax rates, rationalizing customs tariffs, and supporting exports in Budget 2025. They advise targeted interventions for skills development, boosting agricultural productivity, and maintaining capital expenditure. Industry bodies propose comprehensive tax reforms, streamlined compliance, and GST 2.0 for economic growth.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In 2024, India mourned the loss of several renowned personalities including corporate leader Ratan Tata, banker Narayanan Vaghul, media tycoon Ramoji Rao, economist Bibek Debroy, historian Amiya Kumar Bagchi and entrepreneur Shashi Ruia, all of whom made significant contributions to their respective fields and greatly impacted India's growth and development.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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