ICAI lacks authority on audit standards; MCA can nullify SQMs if not issued as per laws, says ex-NFRA chief Rangachari Sridharan

As ICAI introduces new Standards of Quality Management (SQM), questions arise regarding its legitimacy and adherence to established protocols. Rangac...

Big Four affiliates catch the poll fever again, line up for ICAI posts

After a break, partners from Big Four affiliates are engaging in ICAI elections due to a more assertive ICAI, changing audit rules, and recent discipl...

Technology advancements, geopolitical conflicts among top risks for India Inc in next 5 years: Report

Amid India's evolving risk landscape, a report by TATA AIG and Dun & Bradstreet reveals businesses are prioritizing technological, legal, and geopolit...

Tatas, Adani & other top companies confront talent crunch in India's renewable energy sector

Data from TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship shows that the sector as a whole-consisting of solar, wind, hydro, battery storage-is estimated to create 1....

FPIs pull out Rs 23,274 crore from financial services in 15 days

Financial services bore the biggest brunt of foreign selling, with investors pulling ₹23,274 crore out of these shares after buying a similar amount...

GoM proposes to raise GST on luxury shoes, watches, aims revenue boost by Rs 22,000 cr

In a significant development, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Saturday agreed upon some Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate revisions that are likely to...

This holiday season, companies turn over a new 'leave', give more Diwali offs

Indian companies are enhancing work-life balance with extended breaks during Diwali, flexible work options, and more floating leaves. Companies like D...

Hackers target India's biggest brands: How major firms like Tata and Reliance are strengthening cyber defences

A manifold jump in cyberattacks in the past year, and the rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), leading to greater threat perception am...

Make the GST list shorter, not longer

A GST panel recommends moving more goods to the 28% luxury slab to simplify mid-range categories and merge 12% and 18% slabs. Focus on exempting fewer...

HCCB Fund Fact: Bhartias in talks with global investors for ₹12,500 cr acquisition of Coca-Cola's bottling arm

Jubilant Bhartia Group promoters Shyam and Hari Bhartia are negotiating with asset managers and banks to raise ₹12,500 crore. This funding is for ac...

ONGC, BPCL eye international partner for new refineries

ONGC and BPCL are negotiating with Saudi Aramco to partner in setting up new petroleum refineries in India. BPCL plans to build a refinery in Andhra P...

Approval delays for RCap buy keep Hinduja Group on edge

The acquisition, approved by Reliance Capital's creditors more than a year ago and by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in February this year, ...