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• India's gig economy set to hit $455 billion this year: Report
• Auditing of companies has improved in last 3-4 yrs: NFRA Chairperson
• PM Internship scheme: Firms willing to top up stipend fixed by govt for pay parity
• Tata Sons boss tells group CEOs he wants growth. Now
• GST collection spikes 8.5% Y-o-Y in November at Rs 1.82 trillion
• India's path to global leadership in accounting standards: balancing global norms with local needs
• India’s GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2, lowest in 7 quarters
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• Uniqus eyes $150 million revenue by 2027 with new financial reporting tool, says co-founder Jamil Khatri
• MSPL eyes Rs 4,500 crore topline with major expansion and foray into steel making: Anil Kavadiya, Group CFO

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• IPO rush keeps FPIs busy in primary market in November, outflow continues in secondary market
• With cost pressures mounting, 91% of Indian firms plan finance budget reductions: EY
• Earnings pressure in Q2FY25 reflects slowing growth across sectors
• Embedded finance to unlock $25 bn revenue opportunity for India’s platforms by 2030
• Banking CEOs confident about growth, focused on Gen AI and sustainability, KPMG survey
• India Inc fares well in Sept quarter, minus oil & gas
• AI agents more effective than GenAI for enterprise productivity: Deloitte Study
• Q2 results: About 44% of companies miss PAT expectations; Urban demand slows across sectors
• Fundraise through commercial papers falls after RBI warning
• Lower sales realisation hit margins of cement manufacturers in Q2 FY25

CA Club India

• CBDT Exempts Diplomatic Missions and UN Agencies from Section 194N Provisions
• UPI Processes 16 Billion Transactions Worth Rs 23.49 Lakh Crores in October 2024
• Record Rs 1.82 Lakh Crore GST Collection in November Marks 8.5% Growth
• ICAI's Role in Strengthening Capital Markets: A Pathway to Economic Growth and Investor Protection
• CBDT Pushes for Swift Review of Income-Tax Act: Officers to Station in Delhi
• CBDT Extends ITR Filing Deadline for Taxpayers u/s 92E to 15th December 2024
• Women Tax Filers Surge by 25.3% In Four Years
• FM Sitharaman Urges Tech Upgrades in RRBs for Better Efficiency
• Finance Ministry Issues Corrigendum to Amend GSTAT State Bench Jurisdictions
• GSTN Issues Advisory On E-Invoice Glossary and Steps

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