Economic Times Top Stories

• 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?
• CBDT issues crypto reporting guidance; experts see stronger tax transparency, no change in taxation
• HDFC Bank fines CEO, CFO Rs 1 lakh each over MSRDC deposit case
• August Rush: Over 2 dozen companies plan Street debut next month
• MCA's single insolvency platform an efficiency boost, not cure for insolvency delays: Experts
• Gen Z, Jobs and India Inc’s Hiring Problem

Economic Times

• India, Bhutan approve 12 new PTA projects worth Rs 332 crore, sign Rs 4,000 crore credit line
• Capital Group buys 1.5% stake in IIFL Fin for Rs 374 cr; stock rises over 2%
• Sensex rises over 50 points, Nifty above 24,350; Bajaj twins, M&M among top gainers
• FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding tax
• GSTN puts proposed e-way bill changes on hold after industry feedback
• CBIC readies rules to facilitate filing of multi-state GST appeals
• From 87% to 51%: How Nifty50 companies lost their grip on India Inc's profits
• On a war footing, India Inc to ramp up festive hiring; temporary recruitment expected to rise 8-25% from last year
• HDFC Bank spends Rs 1,316 crore on CSR in FY26, expands rural footprint
• India’s Wealth Disparity

CA Club India

• 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
• MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Introduced in Rajya Sabha
• India's Rs 100 Crore Income Filers Jump 4X in 5 Years, Reach 576 in AY 2025-26
• No Change in MSME Payment Compliance: Government Defends Section 43B(h) in Parliament
• CBDT Extends Tax Exemption Benefits to Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority Under Section 10(46)
• CBDT Notifies ITR-BN Under Income Tax Rules 2026 for Block Assessment Cases
• ICAI Extends Time Limit for Transfer of Goodwill of Deceased CA Proprietor Firms from 1 Year to 3 Years
• Draft Insurance Rules 2026 Released: Centre Proposes Major Overhaul of 87-Year-Old Insurance Rules

BBC News

• Fifa says 'nobody is selling football' as it responds to backlash over World Cup investment plan
• Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
• Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
• Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations
• Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
• British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
• Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
• UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
• Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
• What your summer reading list says about you