Tips Watch

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Reality is beginning to settle in on the U.S. bond market.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

ICAI through its disciplinary committee is looking into the allegations of the role played by Vijaya Sai as an auditor-member of the institute in extending the service of an auditor to the companies floated by Andhra Pradesh former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Budgeting is a fundamental aspect of financial planning, and one approach that often comes up in discussions is incremental budgeting. It’s important to understand this method and how it might fit into your financial processes. What is Incremental Budgeting? Incremental budgeting is a budgeting approach where the starting point for a new budget is the previous one.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the Indian economy is strong enough to handle any adverse fallout from global events.

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Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

From day one of his professional life, Derek Warnick knew his career would be driven by a purpose greater than mere career advancement. As an undergraduate studying finance and international business, he contemplated how his professional life could make a meaningful impact. Upon graduation, he joined the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation, focusing on empowering small businesses in developing countries. “I was excited by the opportunity to help people and have an internat

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Editor’s note: In today’s A Day in the Life , Isha Goel (pictured), Head - Treasury Settlements Asia Pacific, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India shares with FutureCFO audiences how she made progress in her career when she started out about two decades ago —a period when it was uncommon for a woman to be in finance in India—as well as her typical work day.

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Lime Light

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Managing a company's budget can be quite like juggling a financial puzzle. Two popular approaches exist when it comes to crafting a budget: top-down budgeting and bottom-up budgeting.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Mitul Kotecha, Head of Forex & EM Macro Strategy Asia at Barclays, cautions that the surging US dollar and yields are drawing capital away from other regions, including India and China. While China's stimulus measures have fallen short, the US's economic resilience and the prospect of tax cuts are attracting global investments, leaving emerging markets vulnerable to outflows.

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Lime Light

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Cube FP&A is a well-known financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tool that has gained popularity for its ability to streamline financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes. It integrates seamlessly with spreadsheets and other financial systems, providing users with a familiar and flexible environment for managing their financial data.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

India saw Industrial production grew by 3.1%, the PMI climbing to 57.5. FPI showed a net outflow of ₹96,358 crore, merchandise exports at 19.08%, GST revenue at Rs 1.87 lakh crore and inflation increased to 6.21% in the month of October.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Birla noted that CAG has not only transformed its auditing systems but has also introduced new innovations which have ensured that its work is marked by credibility and authenticity.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

CBDT has made significant progress in recovering tax dues, collecting Rs 35,500 crore in the first half of FY 2024-25, with plans to target Rs 1 lakh crore by year-end.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India's planned cloud platform will use local IT firms, pitting it against the likes of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and IBM Cloud, in a first-of-its-kind initiative from a major global central bank.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

But they are up against two of the world’s largest tower companies – Indus Towers and Brookfield-backed Data Infrastructure Trust. In addition, they face challenges around erecting new towers in densely populated metros, right of way (RoW) issues and high associated costs, industry insiders said.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Volkswagen Group, eyeing India's growth potential, plans to expand its product portfolio with or without a local partner, says Piyush Arora, MD & CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. Despite exploring collaborations, the group remains committed to the Indian market and aims to achieve over 5% market share by leveraging local manufacturing for both domestic sales and exports to regions like South Asia and Africa.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The price of neon has gone up nearly nine times since 2022, when the conflict erupted in Ukraine. With neon production impacted in Ukraine, global demand far outstrips supply. Semiconductor manufacturers are trying to find reliable supply of this noble gas to keep their facilities in operation.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Sirius India Airlines is looking to raise USD 100 million for fleet and service expansion. The company plans to have a fleet of 50 private jets by FY27 and expand to new markets, including the Far East, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Most of the Indian enterprises (94 per cent) are now using generative AI (GenAI) in at least one function, the highest percentage globally across 19 countries surveyed, according to a report on Monday.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Ten companies — five global and five local — were selected to receive sops under the smartphone PLI scheme with an overall financial outlay of Rs 40,951 crore, which was later reduced to Rs 38,601 crore.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

​​Confirming the development to ET, (Nikunj) Biyani, cofounder, of the venture, said, "We see an opportunity to build a brand in the better-for-you packaged foods space with accessible and affordable protein-based products at the core of the venture.

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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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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A Kantar survey report in September pointed out a declining trend of brand spending on X. It stated that 26% of marketers are planning to spend fewer of their ad dollars on X in 2025 – the biggest recorded pullback from any major global ad platform.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The people said, with the joint capacities of both the Wistron and the Pegatron facilities, along with the expansion Tata is undertaking at its Hosur facility, the company’s capacity may increase to be at par or almost at par with that of Taiwan’s Foxconn, which currently makes the most number of iPhones in India.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Dr Reddy's Laboratories and FDC Ltd issued voluntary recalls for medications in the US market due to manufacturing defects. Dr Reddy's recalled lots of Morphine Sulfate extended-release tablets due to failed impurity specifications, while FDC Ltd recalled Timolol Maleate ophthalmic solution due to defective containers hindering solution dispensing.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

“Exports are INR 4 lakh crore already, mostly through mobile and through Apple,” Singh said. “So, some sectors have moved much faster, mobiles in particular.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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