Economic Times Top Stories

• India Mauritius DTAA tightens test for treaty benefits, puts investment structures under scrutiny
• IDBI Bank: From Kingfisher's wreckage to Fairfax's big bet
• WPI inflation surges to 11.39% in September as fuel, manufactured goods prices climb
• NFRA flags SA 260 compliance gaps, warns against tick-box auditor communication with audit committees
• GST refund reforms: Experts differ on potential liquidity gains for India Inc
• World Bank in talks with 30-40 countries over aid to tackle Middle East energy shock
• China's trade restrictions for services exporters under review
• GST e-invoicing may cover services imports from unregistered companies
• Pressure on rupee may continue after temporary gains on RBI actions, say economists
• Era of cheap capital is over

Economic Times

• Barclays India appoints Bank of America's Sonali Sharma as legal head
• World Bank Group mobilises USD 36 bn in India in four years, USD 9.6 bn for MSMEs
• Canara Bank has Rs 47000 crore corporate loan pipeline
• Barclays India appoints Bank of America's Sonali Sharma as legal head
• Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC ruling quashing YES Bank's Rs 8,415 crore AT1 bond write-off
• Net direct tax collections rise 13.2 pc to Rs 13.38 lakh crore till October 14 in FY27
• Manoj Gadgil joins Vini Cosmetics as CEO
• Canara Bank has Rs 47000 crore corporate loan pipeline
• India Mauritius DTAA tightens test for treaty benefits, puts investment structures under scrutiny
• Udaan sees growth after four years with 13 per cent rise in revenues

CA Club India

• CBIC Chairman Discusses 57th GST Council Reforms with Trade Associations in Bengaluru
• IDBI Bank Privatisation: Fairfax Group Wins 60.72% Stake Acquisition Deal
• ICAI Gives Last Opportunity to Submit MEF 2026-27 Application on 15th to 16th October
• ICAI CA Intermediate September 2026 Results Likely to be Declared on 22nd October
• FM Sitharaman Open to Hearing Views on LTCG Tax Removal Ahead of Budget 2027-28
• UPI MDR on Select Merchant Transactions to Be Implemented After Diwali 2026
• EPFO Extends September 2026 ECR Filing and PF Payment Deadline to 31st October
• ICSI Seeks MCA Annual Filing Due Date Extension Till 31st Dec 2026 Without Additional Fees
• No New GST on Food Delivery Services. Rate Reduced to 5%, Clarifies CBIC
• ICAI Issues New Tender Guidelines for Practising CAs, Bars Bids Without Minimum Fees

BBC News

• Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
• Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
• Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
• Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
• Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
• Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
• Watch: Swimmer's emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
• Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
• Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears
• Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead