Economic Times Top Stories

• ICAI’s FRRB flags 388 serious audit lapses; refers 205 cases for disciplinary action and 183 to regulators
• Explained: What TRAI’s new accounting separation amendments propose for telecom operators
• Mid-to-large CA firms employ over 20% of India’s audit workforce, signaling growth of domestic Big Four
• CEOs in India double down on AI and talent to accelerate transformation
• Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion
• Shram Shakti Niti 2025 Set to Enhance Workforce Inclusion in India Inc, Streamline Compliance, Cut Regulatory Friction
• DPDP Rules: CFOs run impact assessments, prepare teams, brace for compliance challenges and high stakes
• Exclusive: ICAI likely to complete IndusInd Bank review by March 2026; NFRA probe to focus on systemic lapses
• Creating domestic 'Big Four': ICAI CA networking portal expected to go live by February
• V-Mart targets 50% of finance functions with Agentic AI in next 6-9 months, says CFO Anand Agarwal

Economic Times

• India’s Q3 2025 dealmaking hits multi-year high at USD 39.9 billion, led by record M&A and IPO surge
• Integris Medtech files IPO papers with Sebi to garner Rs 3,500-4,000 cr
• LG Electronics' India IPO attracts $50 billion in bids, sets near two-decade record
• India's IPO Boom: Citigroup Predicts $20 Billion in Upcoming Listings Over Next Year
• Bharti Telecom Set to Launch Historic ₹150 Billion Bond Sale to Fund Refinancing and Capex.
• HSBC launches Innovation Banking in India, allocates $1 billion to support startups
• Kotak Mutual Fund, Motilal Mutual Fund invest Rs 169 cr in Rubicon Research
• Adani Enterprises raises 10 billion rupees through bond sale
• RBI opens new financing avenues for India Inc; CFOs see tailwinds for growth and consolidation
• LG Electronics India IPO fully subscribed on Day 1: Check GMP, subscription, brokerages review and key dates

CA Club India

• GST Overhaul a "Diwali Gift for Green India," Hails Bhupender Yadav
• PM Underscores Transformative Impact of GST Reforms on Manufacturing Sector
• GST 2.0 Rollout: CBIC Expects Temporary Dip in Revenues, Festive Demand to Aid Recovery
• GST Rationalisation to Boost MSMEs, Exports and Consumer Welfare
• GST Reforms: Cigarettes to Cost More, But Bidi Prices Cut to Protect Industry
• CBIC Confident of Smooth Transition to Next-Gen GST by September 22, Says Chairman
• CBIC Refutes Reports of 18% GST on Caramel Popcorn
• NextGen GST Reforms to Benefit Dairy Farmers and Rural Economy: PM
• GST Rationalization Boosts Dairy Sector, Most Products Now at Nil or 5%
• ICAI Confirms September 2025 CA Exams to Be Held as Scheduled

BBC News

• MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
• The unanswered questions after release of China spy evidence
• Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
• Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again
• Guide dog charity welcomes largest litter in years
• Inquest opened into former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton's death
• Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says
• Cardiff's SUV parking premium wins approval
• BBC rejects Gregg Wallace's harassment damages claim
• Omaze house winners to get keys as planning row ends