Strategic Treasurer
JULY 21, 2025
Episode 368 Thriving as a Treasurer During Economic Volatility with Bottomline Craig Jeffery speaks with Leo Gil of Bottomline Technologies about how treasurers can lead through economic volatility. From improving real-time cash visibility to leveraging technology and scenario planning, Leo outlines how treasury teams can shift from operational support to strategic leadership.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
In a rare alignment with ICAI despite past rifts over SA 600 and SQM, NFRA has recommended to the Lok Sabha Panel that only CAs be authorised for tax audits under the proposed Income-Tax Bill, 2025, citing audit training gaps in ICMAI and ICSI, ETCFO exclusively reports.
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KG Virtual CFO
JULY 21, 2025
Entrepreneurs often face unpredictable cash flow cycles that can stall growth or even threaten viability; mastering cash flow management tips for entrepreneurs provides a clear roadmap to financial resilience. This guide presents actionable strategies—defining cash flow, optimizing inflows and outflows, forecasting future needs, leveraging technology and virtual CFO services, building liquidity reserves, and tackling common cash flow problems.
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 21, 2025
During the pandemic, Lisa Cummins Dulchinos realized that doing tasks herself wasn’t the best use of her time as CFO. Encouraged by a peer, she began delegating, gaining strategic clarity. The shift allowed her to better engage with executives, boards, and investors by focusing on the bigger picture rather than day-to-day execution. When Lisa Cummins Dulchinos joined Ayar Labs in 2019, the company had 17 employees and no finance function.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant
Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
The Indian finance sector accounted for 14% of the overall deal volumes, and 33% of total values from April to June in 2025. The sector recorded 79 deals worth USD 5.6 billion in Q2, with private equity activity surging and M&A volumes declining. Fintech led in deal count, while banking and NBFCs dominated value, driven by big-ticket investments in Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
India Investment Trusts: India's REITs and InvITs are experiencing a significant rise in debt fundraising, surpassing $2 billion in the first half of 2025 amid dropping interest rates. Analysts expect this trend to continue as investor demand grows for lower-cost, asset-backed securities.
CFO Dive
JULY 21, 2025
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CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggests that recent repo rate cuts by the Reserve Bank are insufficient to stimulate investments, highlighting the importance of transparent policies and increased competition. He notes that Indian industries have become cautious after previous expansions, with private sector investment dropping to 11-year lows.
Future CFO
JULY 21, 2025
CIMB Bank Berhad signed a collaboration agreement with Pharmaniaga Logistics Sdn Bhd , seeking enhanced supply chain financing and improved payment flexibility for small and medium enterprises in the healthcare sector. According to a press release, the partnership brings in better payment flexibility to downstream buyers including private clinics and independent pharmacies through CIMB SME BusinessCard.
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CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
Foreign investors have pulled out $9.2 billion from Indian equities in 2025 so far, with major outflows from IT and FMCG. However, they’ve bet big on telecom and financials, pumping in over Rs 41,000 crore—indicating confidence in India’s long-term growth sectors.
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 21, 2025
When Lisa Cummins Dulchinos joined Ayar Labs, she knew translating deep tech into a business story would be central to her role. At a company where 85% of the nearly 200 employees hold PhDs, Dulchinos found herself among experts fluent in micro-ring resonators and laser physics. To explain what Ayar Labs does, she took a different approach. “It’s basically a computer chip that allows us to open up the bandwidth in a computing system,” she tells us.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
Reliance Industries shares: Jefferies offered a candid assessment, noting that consolidated EBITDA came in 3% below its estimates, with the O2C and Retail segments missing expectations by 5% and 4%, respectively. Despite this, the global brokerage retained its Buy rating with a target price of ₹1,726.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 21, 2025
It is often said that, "The only thing constant is change", which pairs well with the common financial advisor philosophy, "If you're not growing, you're dying". The end result of this dynamic is that even when advisory firms are successful and clients are well served, we're constantly on the lookout for what we could be doing differently to serve clients better, and have to remain constantly vigilant to threats from the changing landscape (from volatile markets to the rise of AI).
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
A Crisil report on Monday projected India's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 6.5 per cent this fiscal (FY26), supported by improving domestic consumption, among other positive indicators.
CFO Dive
JULY 21, 2025
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CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
The disagreement stemmed from differing interpretations of value addition caps post-GST implementation. The CBIC's clarification resolves concerns, particularly for pharmaceutical units, and should apply across industries claiming refunds.
Collectiv
JULY 21, 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise AI, Copilot Studio stands out as a transformative force, moving beyond simple prompts to deliver orchestrated, multi-agent, secure solutions that address complex business needs. With its latest breakthroughs, Copilot Studio is redefining how organizations build, deploy, and manage custom AI copilots. This blog delves into the innovative features of Copilot Studio and explores how these advancements are empowering enterprises to achieve new heights
Speaker: Gerald Ratigan
The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
A parliamentary panel has suggested key changes to the Income-Tax Bill 2025, focusing on clarity and alignment with existing laws. The recommendations include easing refund rules for small taxpayers, modifying property deduction calculations, and clarifying definitions for non-profits. These changes aim to reduce ambiguity and provide relief to taxpayers.
CFO Dive
JULY 21, 2025
Many employers rightsizing their real estate to align with the hybrid work era are planning to shrink the office space they allot each worker, a report finds.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
A Reuters poll reveals independent economists doubt India's official unemployment rate, suggesting the true figure is much higher. Despite India's rapid economic growth, job creation lags, causing discontent. Experts criticize outdated job definitions and call for policies focused on manufacturing, education, and skills to generate quality employment and address wage stagnation.
The Big Picture
JULY 21, 2025
My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Here Come Women Investors. Gen Z Is Leading the Way. Investing used to be a mostly male domain. Young women are helping to change that. ( Barron’s ) • 50 Facts From 1H 2025 : Steve Ballmer receives roughly $1 billion in Microsoft dividends annually; Mag7 added $11 trillion in market cap (Jan 2023 – Jan 2025) the equivalent of all UK, French, and German stock market caps combined; ( The Idea Farm ) • For the first time since COVID, more than
Speaker: Sean Yoder
Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
Tata Communications is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build an AI-ready network in India. This high-capacity network will connect three major AWS infrastructure locations, aiming to accelerate the adoption of generative AI and drive cloud innovation across the country. The initiative marks a significant step in enhancing India's digital infrastructure.
The Big Picture
JULY 21, 2025
The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Neil Dutta, Economics Chief at Renaissance Macro Research , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
India is considering backing Chinese investments in the electronics sector. This support hinges on joint ventures with Indian firms. Technology transfer is a key requirement, not just assembly units. The move aims to boost local manufacturing and value addition.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
Amidst a backdrop of caution in private investment, shaped by global shifts including US tariffs, the government is taking proactive steps to monitor and boost capital expenditure.
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
JULY 21, 2025
India, home to 53% of global GCCs, is witnessing a surge in these centers, driven by competitive costs and a skilled workforce. While Tier-1 cities dominate, Tier-2 cities are gaining traction, supported by government initiatives. The number of GCCs in India is projected to exceed 2,100 by FY 2028, with the IT-ITeS sector leading the expansion.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
A parliamentary panel has suggested key changes to the Income-Tax Bill 2025, focusing on clarity and alignment with existing laws. The recommendations include easing refund rules for small taxpayers, modifying property deduction calculations, and clarifying definitions for non-profits. These changes aim to reduce ambiguity and provide relief to taxpayers.
CFO News
JULY 21, 2025
India faces the critical challenge of leveraging its demographic advantage to achieve economic prosperity. The government's employment incentives are insufficient to address the core issue: a lack of skilled workers. Addressing the skills gap through education reform, vocational training, and a stronger social safety net is crucial for creating meaningful employment opportunities and securing India's future.
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