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Turn AI potential into AI value

Future CFO

Gartner VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio discusses the critical steps executive leaders can take to turn AI potential into real value, diving deep into the challenges of executing artificial intelligence strategies , the importance of aligning business, and technology outcomes. Mesaglio also explores how organisations can scale and manage AI, as well as the budgeting for change management.

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Banks up tech hiring with RBI pushing for enhanced risk management

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In response to the RBI's increasing focus on financial sector stability, banks are bulking up their technology capabilities by expanding their tech teams and increasing IT investments. This comes amid the growing importance of cybersecurity and the need to adopt AI-driven services, which are becoming essential components of the banking industry.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • The End of Fabulous Money Market Rates Is Near : You have been able to earn solid returns by parking your money in fairly safe places, our columnist says. But that won’t last much longer. ( New York Times ) • How many dynamic companies broke their streaks of engineer-CEOs for the first time in the 2000s?

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Plan in works to put FPI & FDI rules on equal footing

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Currently, an FPI or an investor group can hold only up to 10% equity in a listed company. More than 10% is allowed through FDI. The fungibility would allow individuals the freedom to freely manage investments. Even portfolio investors can pick up more than 10% stake in a company. Foreign investment is classified under different buckets and faces different regulations, said the official cited above.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

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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Anil Ambani reviewing Sebi order, to take appropriate steps: Statement

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Businessman Anil Ambani is reviewing a Sebi order imposing a fine and banning him from capital markets for five years in an alleged fund diversion case and will take appropriate next steps as legally advised, his spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday.

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What are the contentious issues before the GST Council?

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At the upcoming 54th meeting of the council, the primary focus will be on rate rationalisation and the taxation of health and life insurance products.

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Tata Sons repays Rs 20,000-crore debt in bid to stay private

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As a core investment company that borrows funds from banks and markets to invest in group companies, Tata Sons was classified by the RBI as an NBFC-Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) in September 2022. Under RBI regulations, an NBFC-UL must be listed within three years of such a categorisation. But with the promoter risk profile reducing drastically following the debt repayment, Tata Sons is no longer required to list its stock, having offered to surrender its certificate of registration to the central bank.

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Gig worker demand set to rise 40% during festive season peak

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As the festive season kicks in, the demand for gig work riders employed by quick commerce platforms may grow by as much as 40% on peak demand days from the current level of about three to four lakh riders, industry executives told ET. Ecommerce and food delivery platforms may hire about 20% more gig riders.

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Trade unions divided over the unified pension scheme

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While central trade unions like the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) and Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) have outrightly rejected the unified pension scheme (UPS) announced by the government on Saturday and urged government to restore the old pension scheme (OPS), RSS-affiliate Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) said though its is close to the OPS yet difference remain and the trade union will decide on its future course of action after the details of UPS are out.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Auto Inc seeks policy boost for faster transition to green vehicles

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India's adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles is significantly lower than China's, with EV penetration at 2.5% compared to China's 49%. Experts recommend incentivising plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to address economic and infrastructural barriers. Major automakers support this strategy as a vital step towards promoting cleaner mobility solutions.

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GenAI will ensure strong hiring growth: Infosys CEO Parekh

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Infosys CEO Salil Parekh discussed the company's current challenges and future prospects amid slow revenue growth and a competitive landscape. He highlighted the potential of generative AI to drive new projects and efficiencies. Parekh also addressed past investment decisions, current AI initiatives, and partnerships with global capability centres, emphasizing Infosys's strong tech capabilities and future goals.

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Jio Financial Services gets nod to raise foreign investment limit to 49%

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Jio Financial Services Ltd has been granted approval to raise its foreign investment limit to 49%. Foreign investors currently hold 17.55% of the company's shares. The company's net profit fell 6% in the first quarter ending June. Jio Financial introduced new services such as mutual fund loans and auto insurance in July.