ICAI Collaborates with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to Update Accounting and Monetise Assets
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is collaborating with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to update its accounting manual, originally developed three decades ago, and to explore monetising TTD's extensive land assets through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The initiative also includes verifying and valuing gold assets held by TTD. ICAI President Prasanna Kumar D stated that this project aims to serve as a model for other major temple trusts and involves capacity-building for TTD staff.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 20 Sept, 08:49 am. Other outlets followed.