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Only 37% of manufacturing companies surveyed have implemented sustainability initiatives; this is slated to double within one to three years. 10 skill sets identified to further sustainability transformation; accountancy and finance professionals well-positioned to upskill in these areas. ISCA launches ISCA Sustainability and Sustainability Assurance Professional certifications to plug gaps in sustainability skillsets Accountancy and finance professionals have important roles to play in the sustainability transformation of […]

Arabian Post Staff Integrated healthcare provider Aster announced its board  has approved the separation of Aster’s India and GCC businesses, subject to regulatory and corporate approvals including Aster India’s shareholders’ approval. The separation plan will unlock value for the shareholders by allowing both the India and GCC businesses to adopt a market-focused strategy and create sustained long-term growth. Under the separation plan, a consortium led by Fajr […]

K Raveendran The increasing engagement by Gulf countries with China is raising eyebrows in Washington, with reports suggesting indicating that Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is reviewing several multibillion-dollar deals entered into by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, particularly the UAE’s Mubadala and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Bloomberg reported the other day that officials in President Joe Biden’s cabinet are currently reviewing more […]

NEW DELHI: In one of the biggest moves to improve the functioning of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the government is discussing a massive expansion, which could see an addition of up to 100 members. While the current sanctioned strength is 63, typically there are always vacancies with the government often being slow in […]

The post Government Looks To Expand NCLT, May Add Up To 100 Members first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: Unlike in the last fiscal, surplus dividend by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) may not entirely make up for an expected steep shortfall in the government’s disinvestment proceeds in FY24 from the budgeted Rs 51,000 crore, now that the strategic sale of IDBI Bank could spill over to FY25, a senior official said. […]

The post Surplus CPSE Dividend Unlikely To Offset Disinvestment Revenue Shortfall In FY24 first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: India and European Union on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation on semiconductors ecosystem which will facilitate investments, joint ventures and technology partnership including manufacturing facilities. The move is in sync with India’s plan to provide incentives worth $10 billion for chip manufacturing in the country. The MoU was signed at […]

The post India, EU Sign Pact For Ties On Semiconductors first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

MUMBAI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a significant revamp of the “trading plan” framework, which would allow insiders to trade their company shares with greater flexibility. The proposed changes include the elimination of the “black-out” period, a reduction in the cool-off period, and relatively lenient price limits. Insiders, typically senior […]

The post SEBI Proposes Easing Trading Plans For Company Insiders first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

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By Ashis Biswas As in neighbouring West Bengal, efforts to ensure a one-on-one contest by the INDIA constituents against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls are not going well in Assam , the biggest state in the Northeast with 14 seats. At the national level, parties like the Trinamool Congress […]

The post Congress Wants Decision Of Its Committee On Alliance In Assam Binding On Others first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

MUMBAI: Hit by a dearth of big-ticket deals, India’s merger and acquisition (M&A) activities fell 6.24 times to $14.58 billion in calendar year 2023 (YTD), its lowest in the past 12 years. While geopolitical developments have played their part, the deal-making scenario continues to be restrained for the rest of the year. In comparison, the […]

The post M&A Activity Falls To $14.58 Billion In 2023, Lowest In 12 Years first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Arun Srivastava Trying to arouse the sub regional feeling, exploit the sensibilities of the local people towards Sachin Pilot and more than this to feast on the factional differences at the top in Rajasthan Congress, Vishwaguru Narendra Modi came up with the most nonsensical lie. A master of manipulation and half-truths, Modi claimed that […]

The post Modi Indulges In Shameful Historical Distortion For Electoral Gains first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: The review of Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA) will start with discussions on making the Rules of Origin (ROO) more comprehensive and detailed, as New Delhi is keen to remove the scope for exporters from third countries to exploit the preferential tariffs, a senior official said. “It is an agreement on trade […]

The post India-Asean Trade Pact Review: India Pitches For Tighter Rules Of Origin first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Spreading cheer this holiday season through a books pop-up and a cash donation of S$100,000 to local NPOs part of the Amazon x Shop for Good wishlist initiative, delivering smiles and support to underprivileged children in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 November 2023 – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – This holiday season, Amazon Singapore engages the local community with ‘Page to Page: Amazon Singapore Books Pop Up’, […]

NEW DELHI: Despite the ban on wheat and restrictions on rice exports, India’s overall food exports are still going strong on the back of strong pick-up in shipments of fruits and vegetables. The government is developing protocols for transport of these products through sea to grab a larger share of the market, a senior official […]

The post New Protocols Soon To Boost Shipments Of Fruits, Vegetables Via Sea first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Dr Miniya Chatterji This decade is marked by the mounting international regulations and market peer pressure urging companies towards pro-climate business. The looming challenge faced by them all is to find people that are technically skilled to drive this transition. At Sustain Labs Paris, we work with over 200+ organisations in Asia, Middle East, and Europe. For them, the transition towards ‘net zero’ requires skills, technology and […]

By Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury In the aftermath of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s significant visit to the United States earlier this year, there was widespread anticipation for a notable strengthening of relations between Delhi and Washington. However, there seems to have been an oversight by key policymakers in India regarding the Biden administration’s strategic […]

The post Bangladesh At Political Crossroads With Wider International Ramifications first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 November 2023 – Crown World Mobility has won Gold award at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2023 and has been named the “Best Mobility & Orientation Consultancy” in Hong Kong. The HR Vendors of the Year Awards is one of Asia’s largest award programs dedicated to showcasing and recognizing the diverse portfolio of best-in-class HR service providers […]

MUMBAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has released an exposure draft on the Expenses of Management (EoM) including a commission for both life and non-life insurance companies, based on the recommendation from the Regulation Review Committee (RRC). The RRC recommended merging the commission and EOM regulations to create a single regulation […]

The post IRDAI Issues Exposure Draft On EoM For Insurers Based On RRC Suggestions first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Sushil Kutty It takes a lot to upset the equanimity of Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha. Especially when he’s still the fresh hubby with a pretty life partner. Yet, Chadha is lacking the spring in his steps. The much touted unity in the INDI-Alliance is what bothers the AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP, the […]

The post AAP Rajya Sabha Member Raghav Chadha Is Right In Retaining The Unity Of India Bloc At All Costs first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Rice fortification boosts health and food security KANO, NIGERIA – EQS Newswire – 16 November 2023 – The role of rice fortification in ensuring the nutritional quality of food products in Nigeria has become increasingly important in a country where food security is a growing concern and hidden hunger is a silent epidemic. A seminar organized by Bühler, dsm-firmenich, and TechnoServe, and scheduled to be held on […]

NEW DELHI: Telecom operators, chip makers, network providers and handset makers have strongly opposed any hurried decision on a proposed idea to beam TV content directly to mobile phones without a cellular data connection, as the technology is still immature. The smartphone industry is worried that adoption of the proposal making it mandatory for devices […]

The post Telecom Sector Gets Wrong Signal From Direct-To-Mobile first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: The government will invite bids for 20 critical mineral blocks, including lithium and graphite mines, in next two weeks, a top official said on Tuesday. This will mark the first attempt to transfer these under-utilised assets to the private sector, after Parliament in early August empowered the Centre to auction concession rights for […]

The post Centre To Begin Auction Of 20 Critical Minerals Soon first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Arabian Post Staff Propelled by strong growth throughout the first three quarters of the year and anticipation of an exceptional surge in guest numbers in the final quarter, Dubai Airports is forecasting annual passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB) to reach 86.8 million – surpassing 2019 traffic. DXB commenced the second half of 2023 with its growth story continuing unabated, with average monthly traffic reaching 7.6 million, […]

Pakistan cricket great Abdul Razzaq triggered a huge controversy as he insulted Indian actress Aishwarya Rai while critcising the performance of Babar Azam’s men in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Razzaq’s comments triggered a huge storm on social media that saw him earn plenty of flak, not just from fans but also from a few […]

The post Pak cricketer faces flak for Aishwarya Rai comment first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: The government is considering the divestment of 5-10% stake in public sector lenders in which it currently holds over 80% equity. A detailed roadmap is expected to be firmed up soon, said people with knowledge of the matter. Government ownership exceeds 80% in six state-run banks – Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, […]

The post Govt Looks To Offload 5-10 Per Cent In Some Public Sector Banks first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

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