When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
CA says one look at your bank statement can reveal whether you're building wealth or just looking richChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik suggests your bank statement reveals true financial priorities. He argues that where your money went las...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Time for long-term investors to look at them again? 9 NBFC stocks with upside potential of up to 22%The reason NBFC stocks reacted quickly to the easing of the US-Iran war risk is not difficult to understand. For a lender, macro relief tra...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Think your gold jewellery is a safety net? A CA says you could lose lakhs when selling itIndian families often see gold jewellery as a financial safety net, but Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this can be a costly misco...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Dividend alert! Last date to buy Tata Tech, HDB Financial, 6 other stocks for dividends worth Rs 36The shares of Tata Technologies on Thursday will turn ex-record date for a special dividend of Rs 3.35 per share and a final dividend of Rs...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Your SIPs won't save you if you're making these everyday money mistakes, warns CAChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that many individuals focus on investment returns while overlooking significant financial leaks. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
SpaceX to release financial results through website and X platformThe move marks a departure from standard corporate communication practices, which typically involve newswire services like Business Wire or...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Quote of the day by Benjamin Graham: "It is important to make sure that one is not lured by rash enthusiasm into commitments at levels greatly above those soundly warranted by the financial set-up and the earnings record"Benjamin Graham’s quote cautions investors against overpaying for stocks during periods of market enthusiasm. The piece explains how strong...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Rs 1.2 lakh salary, yet nothing left by month-end. Bengaluru CA uncovers where all the money was goingMany professionals earn well but struggle with month-end finances. A Bengaluru CA shared a friend Rohan's story. Despite a Rs 1.2 lakh mont...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Bulls return to banks on RBI's FCNR(B) initiativeTraders are piling into bullish derivative bets on banks, reversing bearish positions, as RBI's foreign currency borrowing measures boost l...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
One man spent Rs 18 lakh on coffee at a cafe and stayed broke. Another spent Rs 4.5 lakh only and ended up with Rs 47 lakhA Pune cafe owner's story highlights a powerful financial lesson. One customer spent heavily on expensive items, remaining broke. Another c...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
ESAF Small Finance Bank's total business crosses Rs 50,000 crESAF Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone. Its total business has now surpassed Rs 50,000 crore. Deposits reached Rs 26,...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising AI innovations transforming the modern CFO officeThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise AI-powered innovations helping Chief Financial Officers move beyond reporting and c...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
From takeoff to landing: Mother’s special journey with her two pilot sons wins hearts online, watchA mother's travel experience became exceptionally memorable thanks to her two pilot sons. One son saw her off at the airport. The other son...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST