Economic Times Top Stories

• India Inc CFOs back RBI's fourth straight rate pause, flag monsoon and geopolitical risks
• RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in August policy; raises FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7%, flags West Asia risks
• Rupee may strengthen further as tensions ease, says RBI Governor Malhotra; RBI to intervene only against excessive volatility
• RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India growth may touch 7%; ‘nothing to worry’ on geopolitical shocks
• Govt rewrites tax rules to woo global capital; eases offshore fund norms, restores REIT tax neutrality
• Joint panel seeks to curb NFRA's powers, backs lower penalties and greater government oversight
• Delhi HC grants relief to taxpayers, says 10% GST penalty appeal pre-deposit can't apply retrospectively
• Global FMCG majors bullish on India, to step up investments to accelerate retail presence
• Companies may soon get to retain legal identity in flipbacks
• Government plans to ease forex rule for SEZ services exports to domestic tariff areas

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• Tips Music announces Rs 44 crore buyback at 12% premium. Check details
• Battery Smart eyes IPO filing in Sept–Oct, appoints SBI Capital Markets
• DVS Advisory Group signs pact to pursue $250 million in US accounting firm acquisitions
• Encube Ethicals files papers with Sebi for Rs 3,000 cr IPO
• Shivalik Small Finance Bank completes merger with ManiBhavnam Home Finance
• ZEE promoter fundraise plan faces uncertainty after Sebi's market ban
• FCNR deposits from Indian diaspora in UAE come in big; some say flow could be bigger
• ‘Domestic funds own over 20% of Indian companies, FPIs 17%’
• Zepto IPO hurdle revives investor interest in Swiggy, Eternal; shares set for best month in years
• Capital Group buys 1.5% stake in IIFL Fin for Rs 374 cr; stock rises over 2%

CA Club India

• MCA Extends Registration Deadline for 'Corporate Mitra' Course for North East Candidates Till 14th Aug 2026
• FM Sitharaman Introduces Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha
• Government Boosts MSME Financing Through SIDBI and ECLGS 5.0
• CBDT Releases FAQs on Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
• RBI appoints Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as new Executive Director
• Centre Notifies Fresh Excise Duty Changes on Petroleum Products Effective 3rd Aug 2026
• ICAI President Urges Chartered Accountants to Lead India's Journey Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
• July 2026 GST Revenue Surges to Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore, Registers 15.4% YoY Growth
• ICAI Gives One-Time Opportunity to CA Final Pass Candidates to Complete Adv. ITT and MCS Virtually for Membership
• RBI Finalises New Deposit Interest Rate Rules, Effective from 1st Oct 2026