ICAI readies CA Act changes to build bigger accounting firmsThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will propose Act changes soon. These changes aim to help Indian firms compete globally. The...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
India must rethink cross-border payments beyond corridors, put customers first: DeloitteA shift from corridor-led expansion to customer-centric design forms the core principle needed to drive the next stage of India's cross-bor...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
A $1 million Starbucks agreement in Florida puts its hiring & workplace diversity policies under fresh scrutiny as the company faces four years of compliance requirementsStarbucks will pay one million dollars to settle a Florida lawsuit concerning hiring practices. The coffee company did not admit any wrongd...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
India's net direct-tax collections rise 13% to Rs 12.10 lakh crore on strong advance-tax growthIndia's net direct-tax collections saw a nearly thirteen percent rise. Advance tax payments grew over sixteen percent, boosting overall col...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the governmentIn a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Will your in-hand salary decrease after wage ceiling hike? Know why employers can't recover higher EPF contribution from these employeesThe EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every empl...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: Lesser take home salary for these employees; know how you will be impactedIn a significant update, the EPFO wage ceiling limit has been modified to Rs 25,000 monthly. This modification will add fifty-one lakh work...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 76: Exports are 30%, one customer is 28%, and EV story is still at the starting lineSeventy-six weeks,76 auto ancillary companies. This week, we turn to another legacy supplier that has spent decades building precision-manu...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US government allegations over DEIIT firm Accenture will pay twenty-five million dollars to settle US government diversity claims. The settlement addresses allegations of co...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Food and beverage cos rush to revise recipes ahead of warning labelsFood and beverage makers are proactively reducing sugar, salt, and fats in their products. This reformulation effort is happening well befo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
In 2018, Deloitte redesigned London's New Street Square with around 6,300 plants and 600 sit-stand desks. 8 years later, 365 bike spaces and a 1,100m² gym have reshaped office lifeDeloitte's London campus achieved WELL Building Standard certification in 2018. The project integrated environmental design and a wellbeing...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
In 2009, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint bought the £5.4 million Kimpton Grange estate; 17 years later, he won approval for a 15-home eco-village described as carbon neutralActor Rupert Grint has received the green light for his ambitious eco-village initiative, turning his Hertfordshire estate into a home for ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Apple's surprise price twist for old iPhone models exposes smartphone price painIn the wake of the iPhone 18's debut, Apple has made notable price hikes on its older iPhone models in India. This decision is largely infl...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
BRICS can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: ExpertsBRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening financial markets. Experts suggest using local currencies more often for transact...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Indian banks' names keep fading from your loan documentsThe landscape of retail lending is shifting as non-bank lenders swiftly embrace smaller ticket personal and consumer durable loans. NBFCs a...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Only 22% Indian firms have AI governance despite 119% investment surge: ReportEnterprise AI investment in India has surged significantly over the past year. However, a concerning gap exists between capital deployment ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India’s AI spend set to cross 21% of IT budgets by 2027: ServiceNowIndian AI investment surged significantly, outpacing global growth rates. However, widespread AI readiness and risk assessment processes re...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST