Sun.Jul 07, 2024

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Why Hasn’t the California Globe Retracted Its Story?

Barry Ritholtz

@TBPInvictus here If you’re tired of California-minimum-wage-and-its-impact-on-limited-service-restaurant-employment stories, I understand. Leave this page immediately. I’m tired of it, too, but some stories are so factually challenged that they demand a response. So, allow me to address a hot mess of a story that appeared recently in the California Globe.

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Hindenburg shared Adani report with client two months before publishing it: Sebi

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Sebi charged Hindenburg of making "unfair" profits from "collusion" to use "non-public" and "misleading" information and induce "panic selling" in Adani Group stocks.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • “The Bear” confronts Carmy’s nightmare: A boss who believes in creating excellence through pain : Bosses like Joel McHale’s NYC chef, who haunted Carmy and this show’s viewers since the start, are all too common. ( Salon ) • Why GPS Is Under Attack : The Global Positioning System runs the modern world.

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On this season of corporate earnings, Nifty50 companies likely to give solid show

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Nifty 50 companies expect double-digit June revenue, profit growth, with net profit up 26.4% and 20.6% operating margins. Noted sectors' improvements, geopolitical concerns, Maruti Suzuki's volume growth, credit growth issues, moderate inflation effects, and rural consumption. Analysts predict 13% and 17% EPS growth in FY25 and FY26.

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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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Government reviews FDI caps; may help defence, insurance sectors

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While most sectors have a liberal regime where automatic approvals aren't needed, the department for promotion of industry and internal trade is looking at how investment norms for defence can be made more attractive as govt seeks to move more manufacturing in the strategic sector to India.

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HDFC Capital bets big on affordable housing, to invest $2 billion by 2025 end

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The world's largest affordable housing platform that counts Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as its key investor is in the process of achieving its medium-term goal of financing 1 million affordable homes in India through existing platforms set up with leading developers.

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SEZ units set to get refund of cess on imports

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The Centre will refund the compensation cess levied on imported goods under Goods and Services Tax (GST) to businesses operating in special economic zones and their developers, effective from 2017. The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs has also directed the issuance of refunds of 5% GST collected on food packages intended for the public distribution system (PDS).

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Union Budget consultations done, Sitharaman set to announce measures and reforms on July 23

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Budget expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman completed pre-Budget consultations with diverse stakeholders, setting the stage for presenting her seventh Union Budget on July 23. This first full budget of Modi's third term aims to steer India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. President Murmu hinted at significant economic reforms ahead.

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India Inc senior keen to book C-Suite for pros under 50

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Traditional groups cap CXO age at 50. A mid-fifties candidate was overlooked. Younger CEOs/CXOs, preferred for tech adaptability post-pandemic, fit the 'sweet spot' age aiding old economy firms. Pawan Goenka noted internal grooming. Rajiv Dube favours longer terms. Young leaders, noted by Harsh Goenka and Claricent Partners, are ambitious and successful.

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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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India Inc beware! A wave of resignations may be headed your way once job market opens up

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As much as 86% of 5,562 professionals who responded to a survey put together by job portal Naukri.com for ET said they would be actively looking out for new jobs now that appraisals were over. About 39% of the respondents said their appraisals had been worse than last year, while they were similar for 33% and better for the balance 28%.

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Changes likely in India's new EV policy, may benefit legacy car companies

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The move comes as US electric carmaker Tesla Inc is still to make any firm commitment on building a factory in India. The policy, which aims to accelerate the local manufacturing of high-end electric cars, currently supports only fresh investments. Consultations are also on with stakeholders on another key issue troubling carmakers.

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Paytm Bank, auditor lock horns over business viability

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Paytm Payments Bank faces audit qualification disputes over viability, seeking RBI intervention. Compliance issues led to operational restrictions, prompting directions to transfer businesses. KYC guideline non-compliance has halted income generation and eroded net worth.

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Ex-defence secretary Ajay Kumar joins VC play with early-stage fund

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Ajay Kumar, a former bureaucrat who retired as India’s defence secretary in 2022, has set up a new venture fund, Mounttech Growth Fund, to back early-stage startups. The Rs 250-crore fund has secured approval from Sebi. The fund will look to back startups in the space, aerospace, and deep tech sectors.

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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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Sebi likely to act against ‘silent’ PMS firms

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Regulator Sebi expresses concern over unresponsive PMS firms in the market. Compliance issues and potential misuse of licenses highlighted. APMI maintains communication with compliant members. Sebi closely monitoring the PMS sector with a dedicated team. Further developments expected in this industry.