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

• Ex-Reliance Power CFO Ashok Pal sent to judicial custody; court reserves order till October 18
• In just 735 days, gold rallies to $4,000 — fastest climb since 1980: Report
• Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts as AI Drives Operational Efficiency
• Indian broadcaster Zee's quarterly profit more than halves as ad woes persist
• Demand for AI talent surges in India, nearly 12 pc job listings now require AI skills: Report
• Centre mulls new classification code to better trace growing fintech industry: Report
• M3M Group to invest Rs 2,100 cr to build ultra-luxury homes under Jacob & Co brand in Noida
• 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
• Indian Bank Q2 net profit rises 11.5 pc to Rs 3,018 cr

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

• Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after 'very productive' call
• 'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM
• MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
• Former Trump adviser John Bolton criminally indicted
• Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year
• Strange shrieks as tensions rise in Celebrity Traitors
• KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
• Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
• Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
• Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages