Economic Times Top Stories

• HDFC Life CFO targets 17–18% CAGR, banks on Rs 300 crore tech transformation, small town expansion
• Lupin CFO says pharma industry preparing for all possible scenarios on US tariffs
• India Inc to drive office demand as 85% firms eye expansion over 2 years, GCCs lead
• Colgate, Britannia, Nestlé, Emami seen as top gainers from GST cuts
• ixigo Group CFO targets to double industry growth in flights, bets on Tier-2 flyers and AI push for expansion
• Industrials-led deals prop Asia-Pacific M&A at $38 billion in July despite activity slump
• India Inc revenue to grow 7% this fiscal on GST restructuring, but profit margins may remain flat: Crisil
• India's auto industry faces rising costs and stricter regulations amidst cautious consumer demand
• GST done, advisers bat for land, labour reforms
• Hero MotoCorp appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO

Economic Times

• Industrials-led deals prop Asia-Pacific M&A at $38 billion in July despite activity slump
• Former Flipkart exec’s quick comm startup FirstClub raises $23 million; valuation jumps to $120 million
• India’s VC AUM surges to Rs 4.9 lakh crore led by domestic capital and small funds: Fibonacci X
• 13 companies receive Sebi nod for IPOs including Urban Company, Boat
• Urban Company, Boat get Sebi nod for IPO
• Online investment platform Groww receives Sebi nod to launch IPO
• Why are FPIs betting big on Indian IPOs despite market uncertainties?
• Adani units raise $275 million offshore debt from global lenders
• India's renewable energy sector set for Rs 25,000 crore IPO surge
• Sebi clears 5 IPO proposals including Jinkushal Industries and Park Medi World

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

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• Putin and Netanyahu present twin challenges to Trump's diplomacy
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• Gary Lineker ends Ant and Dec's 23-year winning streak at TV awards
• No 10 files raise questions over whether Tory donations were legal
• Life on Mars? 'Leopard-spot' rocks could be biggest clue yet
• Harris calls Biden's re-election bid reckless in new memoir
• 'I didn't know I could ask for help': Bruce Willis's wife on caring for Hollywood actor