CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India has instructed finance companies to exclude default loss guarantees (DLGs) from fintech firms when provisioning for stressed loans, impacting digital lending service providers. NBFCs must now make full provisions on these loans, diminishing their appeal for new business.
The Finance Weekly
MAY 26, 2025
Mascots are a fun way of connecting humans to a brand.They are used in sports teams, kids activities, and sometimes even in big corporations. Coca-Cola didnt invent Santa Claus, but they sure made him famous when they put him on their brand (and sold a lot more Coke from it).Now, for the first time, FP&A has a mascot, and hes a panda.Strutting into the CFOs office is Bob Sheetner aka FPandA, a clever twist on Financial Planning and Analysis.
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CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Low inflation for the rest of the year will result in improving real purchasing power of households and lowering input costs for corporates in India, an HSBC Research report said on Monday, adding that a less obvious, but equally important benefit, could be via fiscal finances.
Future CFO
MAY 26, 2025
Editors note: In todays A Day in the Life , Chairil Fadly Lubis (pictured), ACMA, CGMA, deputy controller at Shell Indonesia , shares with FutureCFO audiences how collaborating with CFOs, regional and global finance teams, and business leaders excites him and why maintaining an active lifestyle is a priority for him. F utureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you?
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager
Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
India US Trade Deal: ASSOCHAM Secretary General Manish Singhal emphasizes the necessity for India to negotiate a 'give-and-gain' trade deal with the US, focusing on tariff reductions and reciprocal investments.
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CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The incremental gain from the higher RBI dividend is expected to partly offset potential shortfalls in tax revenues and nominal GDP growth, a report said on Monday, adding that supported by a robust RBI dividend, system liquidity is likely to improve further.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 26, 2025
One of the more intriguing challenges in advisor marketing is that the qualities that attract new clients aren't always the same ones that make long-term advisor-client relationships 'stick'. In other words, while current clients may value certain advisor traits over time, new prospects – who are often still exploring their options – may prioritize something entirely different.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Auditors have raised concerns about the financial health and practices of Oppo and Realme's India units, citing bookkeeping issues, incomplete records, and a negative net worth for Oppo. These issues arise amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny and investigations into the Chinese smartphone brands for alleged financial irregularities.
CFO Plans
MAY 26, 2025
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CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
India, US trade: Despite a reported USD 44.4 billion trade deficit, the US actually enjoys a USD 35-40 billion surplus with India when factoring in revenue from education, digital services, and other sectors. This challenges the narrative of India unfairly benefiting from trade. GTRI suggests India should confidently negotiate free trade agreements, pushing back against deficit claims and demanding balanced terms.
Barry Ritholtz
MAY 26, 2025
My three-day weekend, Thank you for your service , reads: Long Drives and Short Homilies: How Father Bob Became Pope Leo : A rsum of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance along with a nudge from Pope Francis put Robert Prevost on the fast track.( New York Times ) Why equity markets bounce back…almost every time : We talk about why the stock markets might just be the most powerful force in the economy and whether that holds tru
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking government approval to allow domestic banks to lend rupees to overseas borrowers, initially focusing on neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This move aims to promote the use of the Indian currency in international trade and reduce reliance on credit lines and currency swaps.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25, driven by gains from US dollar sales and interest income. This substantial payout, approved at the 616th board meeting, will help the government manage fiscal challenges.
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CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Apple has surpassed Xiaomi in Indian smartphone sales during the first quarter, securing a spot in the top five while Xiaomi's ranking fell to sixth. Vivo leads the market, followed by Samsung, Oppo, and realme. Xiaomi's decline is attributed to regulatory challenges, leadership changes, and a shift towards premium devices that didn't resonate with consumers.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Starbucks India witnessed a 5 percent sales increase, reaching Rs 1,277 crore, but its losses widened by 65 percent to Rs 135.7 crore in FY25. Despite launching 58 new outlets and expanding into 19 new cities, profitability was impacted by subdued demand in the QSR sector. The company aims to reach 1,000 outlets by FY28 amidst increasing competition from other coffee chains.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
National Financial Reporting Authority received a complaint against IndusInd Bank. The complaint is about accounting issues in forex derivative portfolio. Reserve Bank of India is providing inputs to NFRA. Securities and Exchange Board of India and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are also reviewing the bank's books. IndusInd Bank reported losses due to these discrepancies.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Groww, India's fastest-growing retail broking platform, has confidentially filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO estimated between USD 700 million and USD 1 billion. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity and an offer for sale, with proceeds aimed at technology development and business expansion.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The Supreme Court has ordered a status quo on the liquidation of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) after JSW Steel's plea to halt the proceedings. JSW Steel argued that liquidation would be detrimental to the company and its stakeholders. The company is considering a review under Article 137, requesting a pause on NCLT's liquidation move.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
A panel led by Niti Aayog is set to propose tax incentives and simplified compliance for Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. The roadmap, aligned with the Purvodaya mission, aims to boost manufacturing, skill development, and infrastructure. State-specific plans will address agriculture, mining, and rural development challenges.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Stock exchanges will now have to seek prior approval from the regulator for modifying the settlement day of their derivatives contracts from the one which has been existing. Under the current framework, stock exchanges could decide upon the expiry day of their derivatives products.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Facing intense competition and pricing pressures in the core payments business, large payment aggregators in India, such as PayU, Razorpay and PhonePe, are developing and deploying fraud detection software platforms for banks and fintech companies. They are pitching these tools to banks, offering them a higher degree of safety for their customers as well as better transaction success rates.
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.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey and corporate affairs secretary Deepti Gaur Mukerjee convened to address ongoing investigations into Gensol Engineering, amidst regulatory scrutiny over alleged fraud and corporate governance failures.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
Indian startups garnered USD 139.5 million across 21 deals this week, demonstrating strong investor confidence amidst market uncertainties. The funding activity was led by growth-stage and early-stage deals, with Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru emerging as key regions. Fintech, e-commerce, and media and entertainment sectors dominated, while seed funding took the lead in investment stages.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The Indian cement sector is likely to witness a strong growth trajectory, boosted by robust economic factors, substantial infrastructure development and favourable demand-supply dynamics, a recent report by PhillipCapital indicated.
CFO News
MAY 26, 2025
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has urged the government to gradually reduce import duties on liquor products under the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). They propose cutting customs duties on bottled wines and spirits from 150% to 100% immediately, then to 50% over 10 years, with bulk spirits duties dropping from 150% to 75% immediately and 25% in a decade.
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.
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