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The survey also highlights how the priorities of CFOs are changing. Strategic planning, business partnering and technology are increasingly taking precedence, alongside the traditional responsibilities of financial reporting and operational management.

The TOI AI Quotient Awards 2026 emphasizes the tangible impact of AI in the business realm. It honors organizations that have successfully transformed AI from theoretical concepts into quantifiable achievements across various sectors and business functions. Highlighting the importance of responsible AI use and the human factor, this event illustrates India's dynamic AI landscape and its promising future.

With the launch of the Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), India is eyeing its homegrown smartphone brands - with every aspect from design, R&D to components and manufacturing taking place in the country.

India’s interest in the Northern Sea Route is being shaped by two factors: its commercial potential and the need to broaden trade connectivity. The NSR also offers a clear geographical advantage on certain Asia-Europe trade lanes.

The TOI AI Quotient Awards 2026 will recognize AI initiatives delivering measurable business outcomes. These awards focus on real-world impact beyond impressive demonstrations and prototypes. Entries will span various industries and AI adoption maturity levels. A distinguished jury will evaluate nominations based on business value and scalability. The event aims to showcase AI's transformation from experimentation to tangible results.

Oil products now account for a much larger share of India's exports to several destinations. India has about 258.1 million tonnes of installed refining capacity across 23 refineries. It is the fourth-largest refining centre globally after the US, China and Russia.

In its August outlook on oil, US Energy Information Administration estimates that it will take until early 2027 for oil production and trade patterns to generally return to pre-conflict status. For how long can the global economy, and India, survive an oil shock that may be snowballing slowly to possibly hit hard?

The TOI AI Quotient Awards 2026 will feature an extraordinary jury. This esteemed panel comprises seven of India's most credible technology leaders. They possess deep expertise in AI policy and enterprise-level deployments. Their collective experience spans national digital transformation and quantum infrastructure. This jury will evaluate nominations based on real impact and measurable outcomes.

Semiconductors sit underneath almost everything today: electronics, EVs, telecom, AI, data centres, defence, manufacturing. So having a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem is an absolute necessity in the current globally uncertain economic and geopolitical environment.

H-1B visas have long been the main road for Indian professionals who are seeking employment, long-term career opportunities, and eventually even the green card in the US. But over the past two years, several changes in the H-1B visa application and selection criterion have added a huge layer of uncertainty.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027.

The government has clarified that UPI will continue to remain free for consumers and no transaction charges will be applicable to person-to-person payments. The government has also said that if an MDR is introduced in the future it will only be applicable to a limited category of merchant transactions.

China has accumulated as much as 1.4 billion barrels in strategic and enterprise-controlled inventories, according to a new RAND study. That is more than three times the roughly 413 million barrels held in the US government’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The Bill, which has been circulated among Members of Parliament, is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha shortly by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

A year since the whole penal tariff cycle began - India now faces uncertainty related to its Russian crude purchases. A new Russia related sanctions bill in the US may see the light of the day if passed this year implying that Trump would have the power to impose tariffs on India again.

India's gross Goods and Services Tax collections reached over Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July. This represents a significant 15.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Higher revenues from both domestic transactions and imports contributed to this strong performance. The government also maintained a healthy pace of refunds, totaling Rs 29,968 crore. Net GST revenue after refunds remained robust, indicating sustained growth in the indirect tax base.