Day: January 10, 2025
*National Cyber Security Coordinator urges increased investment in cybersecurity for India’s digital infrastructure to protect against cyber threats – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/corporate-investment-in-cybersecurity-remains-minimal-national-cyber-security-coordinator/article69081017.ece Urging industry leaders to step up investment in cybersecurity, Nair called for a fundamental shift in corporate governance New Delhi Despite having one
Congress demands GST 2.0, calls for Overhaul of ‘failed’ indirect tax system – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/congress-demands-gst-20-calls-for-overhaul-of-failed-indirect-tax-system/article69081189.ece Slams Government for Exploitative GST System; calls for a simpler GST structure, end to ‘Tax Terrorism’ Congress Party on Thursday intensified its criticism of
*New credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs soon, says DFS Secretary Nagaraju – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/new-credit-guarantee-scheme-for-msmes-soon-says-dfs-secretary-nagaraju/article69081476.ece Govt likely to soon implement budget announcement on MSMEs; Centre keen to further ramp up rural credit The government will soon launch a
*Is spam being reined in? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/is-spam-being-reined-in/article69081779.ece While unsolicited commercial calls over telecom networks are falling, those over unregulated OTT platforms need to be addressed Unsolicited commercial communication (UCC), often
*Middle class’ tax rates must be rationalised – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/middle-class-tax-rates-must-be-rationalised/article69081018.ece The burden of paying taxes, direct and indirect, cannot rest on the middle class alone There can be no argument against giving a
*Interest coverage ratio of unlisted cos at 30-year high, shows data
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/interest-coverage-ratio-of-unlisted-cos-at-30-year-high-shows-data-125010901165_1.html Uptick in FY24 mirrors similar trend in the listed space. The second of a 3-part series on unlisted firms’ financials looks at their
*TCS headcount down by over 5K; attrition rose 13%, promoted 25K in Q3 | Company News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/tcs-headcount-down-by-over-5-000-in-q3-attrition-within-comfort-zone-125010901249_1.html TCS, Tata Consultancy Services Listen to This Article After two consecutive quarters of headcount growth, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday reported a
*******Budgeting in the time of Trump: Balancing growth, jobs, and governance | Expert Views – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/budgeting-in-the-time-of-trump-balancing-growth-jobs-and-governance-125010901346_1.html The government must focus on improving governance and performance at PSUs and public sector banks (PSBs) Illustration: Binay Sinha Listen to This Article
*Recovery agents are in demand as banks’ unsecured loan stress rises | Finance News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/news/recovery-agents-are-in-demand-as-banks-unsecured-loan-stress-rises-125010901107_1.html In July 2024, the total strength of outsourced staff in the BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance) space was 77,000, out of which
*E-way bills in December at second highest level in two years, shows data | News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/e-way-bills-in-december-at-second-highest-level-in-two-years-shows-data-125010901252_1.html E-way bills are mandatory for the movement of consignments worth more than Rs 50,000 and are, therefore, an early indicator of demand and
*How long can you stare at your wife?’: L&T Chairman’s reason to work 90 hours a week sparks criticism
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/how-long-can-you-stare-at-your-wife-lt-chairmans-reason-to-work-90-hours-a-week-sparks-criticism-3348094 Larsen & Toubro’s chairman S N Subrahmanyan Credit: L&T website Adding fuel to the much-debated issue of work-life balance in the Indian corporate