Economic Times Top Stories

• 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
• India writing new chapters in AI, semiconductors and space, says PM Modi
• India’s Wealth Disparity
• 30,745 insolvency applications involving Rs 13.94 lakh crore settled before admission, says MCA
• US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady as Iran-driven inflation risks keep markets on edge
• ITC fraud detection under GST hits Rs 74,782 crore as cases nearly double; experts say ‘prevention must now outpace detection’
• EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: Is it Important for Businesses?

Economic Times

• RBI likely to extend rate pause; neutral stance seen unchanged
• Encube Ethicals files papers with Sebi for Rs 3,000 cr IPO
• SEBI strengthens ESG norms, mandates safeguards against 'purpose-washing' in green debt securities: Government
• Yashoda Group appoints Hitesh Dhaddha as new Group CFO
• India's July factory growth near five-year low on weaker demand, PMI shows
• India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
• Shivalik Small Finance Bank completes merger with ManiBhavnam Home Finance
• Equitas to take cautious steps towards universal bank license
• PESB recommends Sanjay Banga as new TCIL Chairman
• Sensex, Nifty surge up to 1 pc in early trade as lower crude, FII buying boost sentiment

CA Club India

• 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
• ICAI Invites Stakeholder Feedback on Review of CA Education and Training Scheme
• Finance Ministry Releases Draft Rules for Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeals in Indian Insurance Companies
• ICAI Launches Online Facility to Surrender Exemptions for CA Intermediate Sept 2026 and CA Final Nov 2026 Exams
• ICAI Reopens CA Final November 2026 Exam Application Window from 1st to 5th August 2026
• GSTN Puts Proposed e-Way Bill Enhancements on Hold Until Further Notice
• Paytm Payments Bank to Be Wound Up After RBI Licence Cancellation

BBC News

• Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
• Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
• Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa
• Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume
• France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy
• West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
• Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
• Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
• Son who kept mum's body in freezer for years collected £78k of her benefits
• X Factor finalist denies murdering influencer by running her over with car