The ICAI Singapore Chapter collaborated with India’s High Commission to organise international taxation sessions for finance professionals in Singapore.
Year: 2026
Meta Invests $900 Million for 20% Stake in CRED Tapping Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp
The US social media giant made a significant bet on Indian fintech and named CRED founder Kunal Shah to lead its WhatsApp messaging service.
Uttar Pradesh Targets Rs 4.9 Trillion in Data Center Investments with Meerut as Key Hub
UP is positioning itself as India’s AI infrastructure hub, with Meerut identified as one of several crucial locations for large-scale data center development.
PhonePe to Charge Rs 100 Quarterly Fee on Inactive Wallets Drawing User Backlash
The digital payments company announced a maintenance fee for dormant mobile wallets, prompting widespread criticism from users on social media.
Tata Electronics Confirms Ransomware Data Breach With Apple and Tesla Client Files Surfacing on Dark Web
The company acknowledged that files from Apple and Tesla clients had appeared on the dark web following a ransomware attack on its systems.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Showcases Country’s Growing Artificial Intelligence Ambitions
The summit highlighted India’s strategy for AI in governance, manufacturing, healthcare, and education as the country positions itself as a global AI hub.
State-Run Refiners See Improved Petrol and Diesel Margins Since West Asia Conflict Eased
Composite margins on petrol and diesel sales at state-run refiners are now above pre-conflict levels as crude oil prices ease following the US-Iran memorandum.
IIT Madras Professor B Ravindran Named India’s Sole Representative on UN AI Scientific Panel
The head of the Centre for Responsible AI at IIT Madras was appointed to the UN’s newly formed Independent International Scientific Panel on AI for a three-year term.
President Murmu Confers Padma Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Investiture Ceremony
The President of India presided over the second Padma Awards investiture ceremony, honouring outstanding contributions across arts, science, public affairs, and sports.
GST Marks Nine Years as Businesses Seek More Uniform Audits and Faster Refunds
Nine years after India’s landmark tax reform, companies broadly support the regime but continue to push for more consistent implementation and streamlined compliance.