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
Banks not getting expected benefits from AI due to outdated systems: McKinseyWhile banks are championing artificial intelligence with hefty investments, the anticipated benefits are falling short. According to a McKi...
01 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
AIF returns explained: Why high alpha may exist on paper, not in cash returned to investorsAlternative Investment Funds have delivered an average alpha of 9% over the Sensex, but most of that exists only in valuations, not in cash...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
No nomination in mutual fund or demat account? Here’s how legal heirs can claim investmentsNot having a nominee in mutual funds or demat accounts doesn’t mean your investments are lost—but it can make access difficult for your fam...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
ATC records $29 million unrealised gain on Vodafone Idea debentures in Q2In late February, loss-making Vi had allotted OCDs worth ₹1,600 crore to ATC's wholly owned India unit, ATC Telecom Infrastructure (ATC TIP...
29 Jul, 2023, 10.18 AM IST
As March 31st draws near, here is Nithin Kamath's advice to investorsNithin Kamath asked investors to check if they have realised short-term capital gains on which they are required to pay 15 per cent tax.
24 Mar, 2022, 12.59 PM IST
Smart treasury operations could help RBI transfer higher surplus to the governmentThe Reserve Bank of India may have accumulated a record high foreign exchange reserves, but it is a losing proposition given that a nearly ...
05 Apr, 2021, 07.27 AM IST
Buffett’s Berkshire takes $69b hit on stock portfolio in Q1, shifts money to treasuriesThe company sold $6.1 billion worth of shares in April, the earnings report showed.
02 May, 2020, 09.11 PM IST
As head of panel on RBI's capital reserves, Bimal Jalan has his task cut outFormer governor has to tackle tricky questions and possible differences among panel members to figure out if the central bank has capital t...
24 Jun, 2019, 07.49 AM IST
Time for EPFO to shift to NAV based accountingThe best time to convert to NAV-based scheme is now. On a conservative estimate, the unrealised gains must be in the range of 20- 30%. And ...
26 Feb, 2018, 10.55 AM IST
Selling long dated index Puts brings the extra buck as market moves northWealth managers claim that they pocket the premium 9 out of 10 times, enabling them to generate alpha, or to outperform market returns for ...
05 Sep, 2016, 08.29 AM IST
GE Shipping Sept qtr Net up 98 pc at Rs 161 croreThe Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd today reported a whopping 97.8 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 160.63 crore for the q...
08 Nov, 2013, 08.45 PM IST
- Companies will get to use real value for tax purpose in IFRS too
The fair value accounting of assets and liabilities under the International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, will give rise to notio...
13 Dec, 2010, 02.23 AM IST
- Reward asset churning
Gains arising out of churning should not be taxed.
28 Jun, 2010, 06.34 AM IST
Mixed bag for non-life cosWhile the government has rolled back its decision to tax unrealised gains on investments it has decided to impose withholding tax on all cr...
02 Mar, 2010, 12.00 AM IST
- Union Budget 2010: Non-life insurance cos benefit
Non-life insurance companies can heave a sigh of relief with the government roling back their decision to tax unrealised gains on their inv...
26 Feb, 2010, 03.29 PM IST
- Jubilant Organosys slumps nearly 6% as net profit plunges
Jubilant Organosys fell as much as 5.7 per cent after the chemicals and drugs maker posted a 91 per cent fall in consolidated net profit fr...
16 Jul, 2008, 10.43 AM IST