Devina Sengupta

The regulator ruled that Deloitte was not aware of full facts regarding ZEEL's unauthorized 2018 property pledge and that disclosure duties rest with company management.

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) examined Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP (Deloitte) in 2024 over its role as

India Inc. faces a talent allocation problem as students flock to glamorous roles like equity research, investment banking and consulting, while risk, sales, compliance and operations remain understaffed.

As India Inc looks to smaller towns to power festive sales, hiring of gig and blue-collar workers is rising. But a sizeable pay divide persists: workers beyond the metros can earn 25–30% less by some estimates, even as companies struggle to find enough hands.

India's booming executive coaching industry is turning into a price war. New entrants are undercutting veterans to build hours and credentials, corporate clients are pushing for discounts, and AI looms as a cheaper alternative.

India's top audit firms are hiring data scientists, AI specialists and fraud experts to strengthen audit teams. With 600+ companies facing mandatory auditor rotation, firms must prove they can trace bot activity, superuser access and tech risks to win client mandates.

Temasek-backed upGrad is entering B2B advisory services, offering corporate upskilling as it broadens its portfolio ahead of a planned 2027 listing. The move follows its $245 million Unacademy acquisition and builds on upGrad Enterprise, which is growing at 40% annually.

Bhatt's resignation from Coforge, linked to undisclosed findings in its board evaluation report, has put the spotlight on India's board practices. The Sebi-mandated exercise is often a formality rather than a rigorous assessment. Some advisory firms now push for deeper, more customized reviews.

Smaller audit firms are taking on India's Big Six with sharp pricing, stable teams and tech skills to win larger clients. With more than 600 companies changing auditors by fiscal year 2029, the coming churn could give these firms their biggest shot yet at breaking into the big league.

Auditing and consulting major PwC US and PwC India have signed a joint venture that will stitch together PwC India's Consulting business and PwC US