The global financial share market indices play a crucial role in the interconnected and dynamic landscape of international finance and considered as barometers of overall market health. The investors rely on these markets to gauge market sentiment, make informed investment decisions, and diversify portfolios. This study uses to explore the relationship between Nifty, DJIA, and SSE through econometric analysis. The data has been collected for a period of sixteen years for comprehensive investigation. The Yahoo Finance database served as the source of the collected data. The study uses EViews Software for application the Johansen Co-integration test, to evaluate if a long-term equilibrium connection exists between the indexes. To further examine the direction and intensity of the causal association between Nifty, DJIA, and SSE, the Granger Causality test is used. The results indicate that past values of Nifty contain valuable information for predicting future values of DJIA and SSE.

Sustainable industrial development in India faces significant challenges and opportunities within the financial sector. This study explores the interplay between financial markets and sustainable practices in industries, emphasizing the need for financial instruments that support environmental sustainability. Key challenges include limited access to green finance, inadequate regulatory frameworks, and a lack of awareness among businesses regarding sustainability practices. Moreover, the current financial institutions frequently emphasize immediate profits rather than long-term sustainability objectives. However, opportunities for enhancing sustainable industrial development exist through the promotion of green bonds, impact investing, and public-private partnerships. By analyzing case studies and relevant literature, this research highlights successful initiatives that have leveraged financial markets to foster sustainability in industrial practices. The findings suggest that aligning financial incentives with sustainable development goals can significantly contribute to the growth of green industries in India. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and financial institutions aiming to promote a more sustainable industrial landscape.

The success or failure of modern commercial institutions is largely determined by accounting. An accounting system that uses computer technology to collect and handle financial data in businesses is referred to as computerized accounting, also known as electronic or system-based accounting. This study explores SMEs` computerized accounting practices in Sierra Leone. The study also examines effective financial record keeping identifying the role of computerized accounting. The research design is based on a survey methodology that uses a simple random sample design of SMEs selected throughout the country. For the purpose of this research, data were collected using self-structured questionnaire consisting of both open ended and closed questions from that SMEs use accounting software to generate financial information. The main value of this study is the discussion of the computerized accounting practices of SMEs in Sierra Leone. The research has provided valuable input and knowledge on how SME entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone view and use financial information across all districts It is suggested that the government should broaden its efforts to promote SME entrepreneurs by creating a side-by-side approach to beneficiary prospects.

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) was revitalized in New Education Policy (NEP), 2020, with the aim “to completely decolonize the Indian mind by generating interest and healthy critical reverence for the unbroken knowledge traditions of Bharata for the welfare of the world.” In line with the motto, the objective of this research is to play the role of a linking-pin between the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and the theories of personality, leadership, and motivation in modern management practices. For this, a study of Vedic theory of 12 zodiac signs for determination of personality is incorporated. Moreover, the leadership and motivation lessons from the Ramayana, Bhagvad Geeta, which is a part of the Mahabharat, are critically analyzed to relate their implication to the modern management practices in India. It is recommended that the adoption of Vedic Management lessons taught in IKS can escalate the company’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Cybercrime has emerged as a critical challenge in the digital age impacting individuals, organizations and governments across the globe. With the rapid expansion of digital technologies and the internet, cybercriminals exploit system vulnerabilities causing significant financial, psychological and reputational damage. This paper explores the multifaceted impacts of cybercrime on society ranging from personal data breaches and identity theft to large-scale corporate and governmental attacks that jeopardize economic stability and national security. It further delves into the awareness levels among individuals and organizations, highlighting the gaps that make them susceptible to cyber threats. The study underscores the pressing need for a comprehensive legal framework tailored to the evolving nature of cybercrime ensuring swift and effective justice delivery. Technological advancements in cybersecurity such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are emphasized as crucial tools to pre-empt and mitigate these threats. Additionally, the paper advocates for widespread educational initiatives to improve digital literacy focusing on preventive measures and safe online practices. The research aims to contribute to a safer digital environment by addressing these dimensions and fostering resilience and trust in the ever-connected global community.

Emotions play a significant role in shaping human existence, driving our actions and responses. Recently, there has been increased focus on emotional intelligence, which encompasses the ability to recognize, comprehend, and manage both our own emotions and those of others. Human life often presents challenges and stressors, and resilience, the capacity to effectively cope with such adversity, is crucial for navigating through them. By developing resilience, individuals can better handle difficult situations and bounce back swiftly. This study aims to gather insights from previous research worldwide, using the Scopus database, regarding the relationship between emotional intelligence and resilience. It offers a comprehensive analysis across various domains, highlighting how emotionally intelligent individuals tend to be more adaptable, open to new experiences, and adept at making sound decisions in challenging situations. Ultimately, exploring this relationship will help in future investigation in this field.

Blockchain technology holds significant promises for transforming the accounting profession by addressing key challenges such as fraud, transparency, and efficiency. One of the most profound impacts of blockchain in accounting is its ability to create an immutable and transparent ledger of financial transactions. This study explores the perceptions of Chartered Accountants (CAs) in Ahmedabad towards the adoption of blockchain technology in accounting. The research objectives include analyzing the perceptions of CAs regarding blockchain and investigating the association between their demographic profiles—such as age, years of experience, and occupation—and their views on blockchain adoption. A total of 150 CAs from Ahmedabad were interviewed to gather insights on these aspects. The findings indicate that CAs generally perceive blockchain as a transformative tool that can significantly improve transparency and reduce fraud in accounting. Additionally, the study identifies a clear association between the demographic factors of CAs and their perceptions of blockchain technology, suggesting that age, experience, and professional role influence their openness to adopting this emerging technology.

The assessment and promotion of responsible and ethical practices within the dynamic fintech banking sector are crucial, and sustainable ratings play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives. As the fintech industry disrupts traditional banking, it becomes imperative to evaluate its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance to effectively manage risks and maximize positive impacts. This abstract delves into the significance, challenges, and recommendations surrounding sustainable ratings in fintech banking. Although fintech and digital banking offer great potential, they also pose ESG risks. Innovations in areas like digital payments, decentralized finance, big data analytics, robo-advisory, and lending platforms reshape the financial landscape and contribute to financial inclusion, consumer empowerment, and efficiency. However, the long-term sustainability implications of these advancements remain uncertain. To address this, tailored ESG rating mechanisms are needed to assess fintech banking based on material sustainability issues. These ratings evaluate performance across key metrics such as climate action, ethical AI, data stewardship, financial inclusion, and governance. Stakeholders can leverage these ratings to identify sustainability leaders and align investments with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Mainstreaming fintech sustainability ratings requires collaboration among multiple stakeholders, encompassing the establishment of reporting standards, disclosure frameworks, assurance mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives. Challenges in this pursuit include the absence of sector-specific measurement standards, the reluctance of fintech firms to allocate resources to sustainability efforts, limited internal expertise, and concerns surrounding confidentiality and security. Overcoming these challenges necessitates the introduction of mandatory sustainability disclosure policies by regulators, the development of industry-specific reporting standards by industry associations and standard setters, and the integration of sustainability due diligence into the decision-making processes of investors. Furthermore, capacity-building programs are essential to educate fintech leaders on material ESG risks and integrate sustainability considerations into their strategic planning. Ultimately, sustainable ratings in fintech banking serve as a framework for evaluating and incentivizing responsible practices, empowering stakeholders to direct investments towards sustainable fintech innovation and fostering an inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem.

Background: The future of an economy is largely dependent on the functioning of its banking sector. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has turned up as a dynamic force exerting a significant influence over the banking industry functions. This research looks at the role of AI in banking from a customer perspective. Methods: Primary sources of data collection were used and data was gathered from 250 respondents using a well-structured questionnaire. Analysis was conducted deploying various statistical techniques like descriptive statistics and inferential statistics including correlation analysis, regression analysis and ANOVA. The study proposes a framework to measure the intention to adopt AI in Indian banking system and the factors influencing the adoption decisions. Results: The findings show that intention to adopt AI in banking is influenced by awareness, attitude towards AI, subjective norms, perceived risk, perceived usefulness, and knowledge of AI technology. It yields a positive perception and intention towards AI adoption with perceived usefulness and perceived risk having strong correlation with adoption intention. Recommendations are given to accelerate AI in banking by investing in AI integration, customer trust building and tailored marketing strategies. Concludingly, embracing AI can drive banking innovation, deliver better services, build deeper customer relationships and be competitive in the market.

Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in economic growth, acting as the engine that drives innovation, job creation and overall prosperity. A rising percentage of women are following their goals to become entrepreneurs and be successful in their business endeavours as the Indian start-up industry grows. Women's entrepreneurship is essential to society's advancement and growth in the economy. Significant business and economic growth in the nation has resulted from the growing number of women pursuing business ownership. The Government worldwide implements various schemes to support and empower women in starting and scaling businesses. The Indian government carries out a number of programs to help achieve this goal. For women entrepreneurs many government and non-government organizations they are providing training, economic development, merchandising and loan disbursement. According to the last NSS survey in India we have 60.84 million Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) out of them only 20.37% MSMEs were owned by women. This paper focused to make a clear study on the awareness level amongst women entrepreneurs under numerous government schemes which are readily available to encourage and empower the women community in their entrepreneurial activities. With the assistance taken from both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research compiled with various advanced statistical tools and techniques to gather the data from the wide range of women respondents in Thoothukudi regional area. The findings will contribute valuable insights into the current state of awareness among women entrepreneurs in Thoothukudi regarding government schemes.