Focus CFO
JULY 18, 2025
Learn the key financial ratios every small business owner needs to know. This guide breaks down liquidity and efficiency ratios like the current ratio, DSO, and the cash conversion cycle to help you manage cash flow and grow sustainably.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 18, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey by Vanguard found while only 38% of investors reported considering time savings when signing up to receive financial advice , 76% of clients report saving time from working with an advisor (with a median of two hours per week, or more than 100 hours per year), suggesting that advisors can sell their value not only through the financial and emotional b
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CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to go for one more rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) in its October policy meeting, even as inflation continues to fall rapidly.
CFO Dive
JULY 18, 2025
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The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Can profit alone define an airline’s financial health? Ankur Goel, CFO of Akasa Air, challenges this conventional wisdom, arguing that in India’s volatile aviation sector, true resilience lies in strong cash flows, strategic capital allocation and long-term vision, not just quarterly profits or headline numbers.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Kotak Mahindra Bank's auto finance subsidiary, KMPL, announced on Friday that it is the first to be appointed as a preferred financer for Tesla India, and plans to offer special loan offerings.
Musings on Markets
JULY 18, 2025
In this post, I will bring together two disparate and very different topics that I have written about in the past. The first is the role that cash holdings play in a business , an extension of the dividend policy question, with an examination of why businesses often should not pay out what they have available to shareholders. In my classes and writing on corporate finance, I look at the motives for businesses retaining cash, as well as how much cash is too much cash.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
The Lok Sabha Select Committee has not accepted ICMAI and ICSI requests, retaining ICAI’s exclusive rights over tax audit certification and reigniting a longstanding turf war among professional bodies.
The Big Picture
JULY 18, 2025
This week, I speak with Neil Dutta , head of economics at Renaissance Macro Research. Neil leads their macroeconomic research efforts, with an emphasis on analyzing the US economy, Federal Reserve, global trends, and cross-market investment themes. Prior to RenMac, Neil spent seven years at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. There, he was a Senior Economist covering both the United States and Canada.
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 18, 2025
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member and economist Sanjeev Sanyal on Friday stated that India's economy is in good shape, but it can grow even faster with consistent investments in infrastructure, the forging of trade agreements, and improvements in the ease of doing business.
CFO Dive
JULY 18, 2025
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CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Market expert Sunil Subramaniam anticipates market stabilization and a potential IT sector rebound driven by positive earnings from Wipro and LTIMindtree. He highlights the oversold IT sector's potential catch-up, contingent on FIIs returning. Subramaniam also sees continued strength in the capital goods sector, fueled by improving capacity utilization and domestic investor focus, anticipating a private capex revival.
The Big Picture
JULY 18, 2025
My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • The Boomer Home Dilemma : Millennials aren’t ready to inherit the homes they grew up in. ( Business Insider ) • A.I. Is Making Sure You Pay for That Ding on Your Rental Car : Hertz and other agencies are increasingly relying on scanners that use high-res imaging and A.I. to flag even tiny blemishes, and customers aren’t happy. ( New York Times ) see also No one likes meetings.
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You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Niwas Housing Finance, formerly known as IndoStar Home Finance, is an affordable housing finance company with Rs 3000 crore ($ 359 million) in assets under management that has supported over 47,000 low income homeowners and small businesses across India
Navigator SAP
JULY 18, 2025
The advantages of undergoing business transformation are not always obvious. There are clear advantages to using newer software such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP , but there’s also the mantra that if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
The department issued a detailed statement responding to reports that sections of traders have stopped accepting payments through the UPI apps after it issued GST notices to unregistered traders whose annual UPI transactions breached the Rs 20 lakh cap in the case of services and Rs 40 lakh in the case of goods.
CFO Dive
JULY 18, 2025
The OMB chief said representatives from his agency aim to visit the central bank site “in the next week.” Meanwhile, a potential successor at the Fed pushed a vision for partnership with the Treasury.
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 18, 2025
The joint venture marks Jio Financial’s first step into reinsurance and potentially direct insurance, while Allianz repositions after exiting its two-decade-old Bajaj JVs.
Tips Watch
JULY 18, 2025
Of course, this forecast, and every other one you read, may be wrong. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com It’s July, and that means it is time for my annual adventure trying to forecast next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
The two-day national summit, themed "Transforming Accounting, Audit, Tax and Governance," was organised by ICAI at Baner and drew participation from more than 1,000 CA members, students and dignitaries.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Raghuram Rajan advises India to be cautious in trade talks with the US, particularly concerning agriculture. He suggests exploring foreign direct investment to enhance value addition in sectors like milk. Trade tensions pose challenges but also offer opportunities for India. Rajan notes India's economic growth is stable. He suggests reversing protectionism in certain sectors like car manufacturing to boost competition.
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 18, 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council nations are becoming tech hubs. The UAE leads with many startups and investments. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah are key areas. Oman is testing new financial technologies safely. Other Gulf countries are also building their tech sectors. The region offers opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Success depends on growing startups into strong businesses.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
India's top think tank suggests easing investment rules for Chinese companies, proposing up to a 24% stake without requiring security clearance. This initiative aims to boost foreign direct investment, currently hindered by stringent regulations imposed after 2020 border clashes. The proposal is under review amidst efforts to mend strained ties between India and China, with potential easing decisions months away.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Great news for taxpayers in India. The Income Tax Department has enabled online filing for ITR-2. This is for individuals and HUFs with capital gains income. The form is available with pre-filled data on the e-filing portal. This applies to the financial year 2024-25. The deadline for filing ITRs is September 15. This extension applies to those not requiring audits.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Several regional consumer brands in India, including Iscon Balaji and Dermabay, are attracting private equity interest. Investors are pursuing minority stakes as larger rivals face sluggish demand. Recent funding deals involve brands like Khari Foods and Country Delight, indicating strong investor confidence in the growth potential of these smaller companies.
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 18, 2025
udaan, an eB2B platform, has acquired retail-tech startup ShopKirana, bringing Info Edge on board as a shareholder. This acquisition aims to strengthen udaan's leadership in Staples, FMCG, and HoReCa by integrating ShopKirana's retailer network and FMCG expertise.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
Trump claims Coca-Cola will switch to real cane sugar in US-made sodas, a move framed as a health win, though Coca-Cola's confirmation is vague. This shift taps into nostalgia and anti-corporate sentiment, potentially impacting corn farmers and sugar producers. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola faces a massive IRS dispute over profit-shifting, adding financial pressure.
CFO News
JULY 18, 2025
The WGC projects gold to touch $3,839 an ounce in this scenario, translating into an annual return of 40%. In a more moderate base-case outcome, gold is expected to remain range-bound in the second half of calendar year 2025 (H2-CY25), ending 0%–5% higher than current levels.
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