The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Delhi HC upholds TRAI’s 12-minute ad cap, dismisses TV broadcasters’ petitionsIn a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed the regulations restricting TV advertisements to a maximum of 12 minutes per hour. Br...
29 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Asset which sits in the balance sheet for years without moving, then suddenly wipes out all profit in a single quarterThe most dangerous number on a balance sheet is not always the one that looks wrong. It is often the one that depends heavily on management...
29 May, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Secular, cyclical or war-dependent: A ratio to tell you what kind of growth you are buying. 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 29%Some valuation ratios are used because they are easy. The PE ratio is one of them. It is simple, familiar, and convenient. Not only for the...
10 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Six companies, six tricks in Indian balance sheets, and how investors get taken for a rideWhenever an Indian company imports goods, borrows in foreign currency, earns overseas revenue, or runs a foreign subsidiary, forex accounti...
09 May, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
How managements hide debt, losses, and disputes without breaking a single accounting rule – and take investors for a rideA listed company rarely operates alone. Behind it can sit a web of subsidiaries, step-down entities, associates, overseas arms, and special...
02 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
In 1997, Reed Hastings Paid a Late Fee: And Built Netflix to Eliminate Them ForeverNetflix began in 1997, changing how people rented movies. It removed the need to visit stores and eliminated late fees. This offered a more...
01 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
ARC Raiders update 1.26.0 drops: Riven Tide map, weapon overhaul & major fixes — what players need to knowWith the Riven Tide update arriving on April 28, developer Embark Studios has introduced sweeping gameplay changes, a brand-new map, weapon...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
CERT-In flags 'high-severity risks' from AI-driven cyber threats amid Mythos concernsCERT-In has issued a high-severity warning about AI-driven cyber threats, noting that new tools make attacks faster, cheaper, and easier. A...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Crimson Desert update patch notes: Who gets it, new pets, combat changes, upgraded visuals & moreCrimson Desert update patch notes: The update is approximately 37GB on PC, largely due to graphical improvements. The addition of difficult...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 27% in 1 year, according to analystsWe are in times when a statement by US President Trump can cause crude oil prices to drop sharply and another by Iran can push them back up...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Reports again raise spectre of 'demolition' of Patna's Sultan Palace, spark outcryThe Bihar Cabinet has greenlit plans for a luxurious five-star heritage hotel at the Sultan Palace, a remarkable edifice constructed in 192...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Content producers' reel Trouble: Unsold scripts pile up as OTT, TV platforms tighten budgetsContent production houses are facing challenges due to a backlog of unreleased films and streaming content, resulting in significant unsold...
16 May, 2025, 12.56 AM IST