Sold, or just shipped? How sales figures can be manipulated – and how you can spot itGoods left the warehouse. The invoice went out. So it must be a sale, right? Not always. Under the rules, a sale counts only when the custo...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Rs 1,100 crore a day nightmare: Why FIIs are ruthlessly selling bank stocksForeign investors are aggressively selling Indian bank stocks, offloading over ₹1,100 crore daily due to global economic pressures and port...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
NSE flags regulatory, tech, AI, derivatives concentration risks in IPO papersThe National Stock Exchange raises a red flag regarding substantial financial and operational threats. Emerging regulatory frameworks, tech...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM 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
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM 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
Can you sell household items worth more than Rs 2 lakh in cash? Check the tax rulesA woman successfully challenged the Income Tax Department's addition of Rs 10.80 lakh as unexplained cash. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her fa...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM 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
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Mumbai man received tax notice over unreported income, not filing ITR; ITAT rules in his favour on TDS benefit, tax demand reducedManoj Soman had not filed an ITR for the relevant assessment year, which is FY 10-11 in this case. Based on information available through t...
29 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
All bets are off as SC’s GST ruling squeezes RMG companiesThe GST demand of Rs 92,000 crore on past transactions will also impact larger players such as Dream11, Junglee Games and Mobile Premier Le...
29 May, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
There are bulls and bears, and also ducks. When Warren Buffett warned against being a stock market duckWarren Buffett mentioned a metaphor that should haunt every investor who has ever felt clever during a rising market: The preening duck tha...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
SC verdict on GST leaves real-money gaming firms staring at a Rs 92,000-crore questionWednesday’s ruling, backing tax demands on past transactions, could have major financial implications for the sector. A lawyer representing...
28 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST