UK Regulator FRC Finds Half Of BDO Audits Below Expected Standards
The UK audit regulator, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has criticised BDO for its audit quality, stating that its work “significantly fell short of expectations”.
EMA Urges Regulatory Updates Amid Rising AI Use In Medicines Oversight
In its first annual report from the artificial intelligence (AI) Observatory, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has urged a review of existing regulatory processes to reflect the growing role of artificial intelligence in medicines regulation.
Former CBDT Chief Nitin Gupta Appointed Chairperson Of NFRA
Nitin Gupta, former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
Amisha Jain Appointed As CEO & MD Of Arvind Fashions
Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL) has appointed Amisha Jain as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD), effective August 13, 2025, succeeding Shailesh Chaturvedi.
Arnab Banerjee Reappointed As CEO & MD Of CEAT
Arnab Banerjee has been reappointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of CEAT Limited, effective April 1, 2026, subject to approval of shareholders.
Mukul Mehta Set To Succeed Harry Kirsch As CFO Of Novartis
Mukul Mehta has been appointed as the incoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Committee of Novartis (ECN), effective March 16, 2026.
Vivek Gambhir Reappointed As Independent Director Of Honasa Consumer; Gaurav Pandit Joins As Company Secretary
Vivek Gambhir has been reappointed as an Independent Director of Honasa Consumer Limited, effective March 24, 2026, subject to approval of the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Ravi Kant Gupta Joins As Independent Director Of Surya Roshni
Ravi Kant Gupta has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director (Additional Director) of Surya Roshni Limited w.e.f. July 17, 2025, subject to approval by the members of the company.
Debra Crew Steps Down As Diageo CEO; CFO Nik Jhangiani Takes Interim Charge
Debra Crew steps down from the position of Chief Executive Officer of Diageo, effective immediately.
Rachid Ayari Takes Charge As Interim MD Of Sanofi India, Replacing Rodolfo Hrosz
Sanofi India’s Board of Directors has appointed Rachid Ayari as Interim Managing Director (MD) for six months starting July 21, 2025, in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
