E78 Partners

APRIL 16, 2025

Global trade just shifted againand the implications for middle-market companies are anything but abstract. The latest: a 90-day pause on non-China tariffs, while China tariffs have surged to 125%. The message from Washington is clearthis is not just about economics. Its about strategy, security, and power. And the private equity world should take note: this environment is tailor-made for firms that know how to operate, not just buy and hold.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

Despite a rise in agents that are being piloted, full-scale deployment of the technology has remained flat, a survey by the Big Four accounting firm found.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 16, 2025

The White House's tariff policies have dominated headlines in recent weeks, raising concerns among investors, consumers, and businesses. A rapid sequence of policy announcements and reversals has created volatility across nearly every asset class, with the S&P 500 falling to near-bear-market levels before rebounding sharply. In these moments, the conversations that advisors have with their clients play a crucial role in helping clients maintain perspective, avoid emotional decisions, and sta

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CFO Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

The departures come approximately a month after the energy company once again pushed back the launch date for its first commerical-scale power plant and reupped cost estimates for the project.

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CFO 175

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 16, 2025

I had a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers to unpack all of the wildest tariff news. We discuss the “uniquely unpredictable situation” where markets are trading based on the whims of a single person. This mercurial unpredictability is having a huge effect on prices. I try to help the hosts understand investing in this environment with lessons and ideas from How NOT to Invest.

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Economics Investments Marketing 72

E78 Partners

APRIL 16, 2025

Technology is embedded in every corner of the modern enterprisefrom SaaS subscriptions and cloud infrastructure to telecom and mobile services. As organizations scale, so do their technology expenses. Yet, many finance and IT leaders still treat Technology Expense Management (TEM) as an afterthought, a reactive function focused on invoice processing or software license tracking.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Auditors should be held accountable if they fail to discover fraud in such cases, in addition to management and the Audit Committee, said former finance secretary S C Garg.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how planned and enacted policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Wipro's performance has been impacted by market uncertainties, leading clients to adopt a cautious approach towards transformation projects. The company's Q4 results disappointed investors, with revenue declining for the second consecutive year. Clients are pausing projects and focusing on cost reduction due to tariff-related uncertainties. Wipro anticipates a further revenue decline in the upcoming quarter.

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Marketing 40

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

Accounting

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

A recent Mumbai ITAT ruling offers relief to homeowners in redevelopment projects. The tribunal held that receiving a new flat in exchange for an old one is not taxable under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act. This exchange should merely be considered an extinguishment of rights and not a gift, which would otherwise be taxable.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

The RBI has already embarked on a rate cutting cycle, and a report by HSBC Global Research said on Wednesday that it expects a 25bp rate cut in each of the June and August policy meetings, taking the repo rate down to 5.5 per cent this fiscal (FY26).

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

PwC has wound up operations in more than a dozen countries that the top management considers risky or unprofitable, as the global audit giant aims to avoid scandals that have recently hit its accounting network, according to media reports on Wednesday.

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Auditing Accounting 52

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

As trade tensions between the US and China escalate, the risk of China dumping electronics products in India has increased. Chinese companies are now looking to expand their presence in India by offering discounts to Indian buyers to make up for lost sales in the US.

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Sales 45

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

Finance

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

BluSmart Ride-hailing App: Gensole and Jaggi are facing multiple headwinds, including financial woes and have come under market regulator Sebi's scanner.

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Marketing 40

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Analysts said they may lower their forecast for the year after initially expecting low single-digit growth in India shipments, after a tepid first quarter where shipments are likely to have declined in mid-single-digits, making it the second consecutive quarter of a fall in volumes.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Rupee Forecast: INDIA-MARKETS-Rupee set for modest uptick on possible inflows, wobbling dollar

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Forecasting Marketing 40

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

As per estimates from GSMA, countries, including India, will require an average 2GHz mid-band spectrum by 2030 for reliable and high-quality 5G services.

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Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

Finance

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Indian benchmark equity indices opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by IT stocks following Wipro's revenue decline forecast amid tariff concerns. The BSE Sensex fell by 0.39%, and the Nifty50 slipped by 0.49%. This downturn was further influenced by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warning about the risks of tariffs on growth and prices.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Sebi communicated the settlement terms to the three parties last month and they were given a month's time to comply with the terms. After this, Sebi passes a settlement order in the matter, said a person close to the development. Sebi didn't respond to ET's query. Paytm also didn't respond to an ET query sent on Wednesday.

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Communication 40

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

India is considering eliminating import taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as part of trade negotiations with the United States, aiming to reduce its trade surplus and tariff burden. This move aligns with discussions to potentially scrap import taxes on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase fuel purchases from the U.S.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged the Sixteenth Finance Commission to increase the vertical devolution of central taxes to 50% and provide special financial assistance to rebuild the state.

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Finance 40

Advertiser: GEP

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Numbers

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

U.S. economic growth is showing signs of deceleration, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated, citing modest consumer spending and tariff-related import surges. Despite this slowdown, the economy and labor market remain robust. The Fed is closely monitoring the impact of tariffs on inflation, with potential for both temporary and persistent price increases.

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Economics Marketing 40

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

The World Trade Organization has significantly lowered its global merchandise trade forecast, anticipating a 0.2% decline this year due to escalating U.S. tariffs and subsequent economic repercussions. This downturn, potentially the worst since the COVID-19 pandemic, raises concerns about broader GDP growth and the fragmentation of the global economy, particularly impacting developing nations.

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CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

The Delhi High Court is examining Honasa Consumer's petition against Hindustan Unilever's ad campaign, which Mamaearth's parent company alleges disparages its The Derma Co sunscreen. HUL's advertisement claims some online sunscreens claiming SPF 50 only provide SPF 20, leading Honasa to argue it's being unfairly targeted.

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Advertising 40

CFO News

APRIL 16, 2025

UltraTech Cement announced its acquisition of a 26% stake in AMPIN C&I Power Eight for 25.5 crore, aiming to meet green energy needs and optimize energy costs. This move aligns with regulatory requirements for captive power consumption.

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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