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
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI is real, but AI valuations are not; we are in the FOMO stage of the bubble: Carnelian’s Manoj BahetyAI technology is real but its current valuations are inflated, resembling past market bubbles. Investors are urged to avoid the fear of mis...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 63: This engine parts maker is now chasing aerospace, defenceSome auto ancillary stories are best understood by products. This one is best understood by buckets. The first bucket is still old auto, an...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
India’s MSMEs are no longer digitising for compliance alone: Tally’s Tejas GoenkaAs MSMEs accelerate their digital transformation journey, technology is becoming central to growth, efficiency, and resilience. Tejas Goenk...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
PMS vs mutual funds: 5 reasons to invest, and 5 red flags to watchPortfolio Management Services (PMS) offer structural advantages over mutual funds, allowing for concentrated portfolios, significant cash h...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
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
In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
For investors with ability to understand and take risks: 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%The mood across global markets is not great at this point of time. News headlines point in directions we would rather they did not. But suc...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Obama casts a long shadow as a hefty Iran bill lands on Trump’s deskIran seeks billions in frozen assets for a deal with the US. Trump previously criticized his predecessor, Barack Obama, for similar financi...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
IT stocks crash! Planning to buy the dip? Here's what analysts sayIndian IT shares saw a significant drop on Wednesday, wiping out recent gains. Analysts suggest this was largely due to profit booking afte...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Remember GoPro, the king of action cameras? The once-$11 billion giant is now fighting just to stay aliveGoPro bankruptcy risk: Once an $11 billion market cap giant, GoPro now faces an uncertain future. Its auditor raised "substantial doubt" ab...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
IT firms spend big on acquisitions as AI hits growthIndian IT companies are buying smaller companies to boost growth. Acquisitions are happening due to AI's impact on pricing and organic grow...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
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 ...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Unified Lending Interface is a good start. Now comes the hard partIndia's new Unified Lending Interface, ULI, promises to fix credit access. However, its true impact depends on fintech companies.
02 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Earning Rs 10 lakh a year and skipping Rs 150 gourmet coffee won't make you rich, warns CA and shares what will actually build wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that focusing on small daily expense cuts distracts from the real wealth-building opportunity: in...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM 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