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Forget fake invoices. The real risk is the assumptions made in the balance sheet to hide lossesMost accounting risks make noise. The biggest one on the Indian balance sheet doesn't. It hides inside growth assumptions, discount rates, ...
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in June 2026Banking and PSU debt funds offer a relatively safe investment avenue for investors looking for a few years. These schemes primarily invest ...
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in June 2026Mutual fund advisors are predicting 2026 as the year for hybrid funds, especially for new investors navigating economic uncertainties. Cons...
Bank provisioning at 3-year low on better recoveries, asset qualityBanks' loan loss provisioning hit a 12-quarter low in March 2026, driven by private sector banks amid improving asset quality and recoverie...
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...
Long-term investing: The only play in today’s market; 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%Belligerence is back. Both the US and Iran are hitting each other and the statements from both sides do not auger well for a peace deal. Th...
5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of 13 to 24% in one year, according to analystsWhen mid-caps were rising, every concern on valuation was treated as unnecessary caution. Investors who advised patience were told they wer...
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
Retail loan stress is the new growth driver for ARCsDuring 2025-26, ARCs acquired stressed debt worth more than Rs 2 lakh cr, comprising Rs 1.5 lakh cr of corporate loans and Rs 50,000 cr of ...
Volatility as opportunity, depends on framework of mind: 5 mid-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%The Indian stock market is no longer correcting only because of sentiment. It is now adjusting to the possibility of weaker numbers in the ...
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHas a peace deal been agreed on by the US and Iran? Will the fragile ceasefire hold? No one can answer these questions with any certainty. ...
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in May 2026Banking & PSU debt funds offer a relatively safe investment option for a few years, investing primarily in government-backed entities. Thes...
Cheap stocks aren’t always bargains; 5 valuation ratios every investor must trackDifferent sectors use different valuation metrics because business models vary. Investors therefore need to understand not just valuation m...