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
Spanish proverb of the day: 'Sometimes the remedy is worse than...' Life lessons on problem, solution, human nature, success and why one should think twice before actingSpanish proverb of the day highlights the saying “A veces el remedio es peor que la enfermedad” or “Sometimes the remedy is worse than the ...
28 May, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Mutual funds cut exposure to private banks for 2nd straight month in April. Is banking sector under pressure?Mutual funds reduced their exposure to private banks for the second consecutive month in April, driven by tactical rotation and near-term e...
26 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...
25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
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, ...
22 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 30% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is a question often heard on the street: Which is better, private or PSU banks? To some extent, it is a meaningless question. Both priva...
19 May, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
HSBC to lend $4 billion to help China clean tech scale globallyHSBC has unveiled a groundbreaking $4 billion credit facility aimed at propelling Chinese enterprises forward in sustainable and transition...
18 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 58: The ICE veteran that quietly became an EV lightweighting storyMost auto ancillary investors think linear. Company makes Component X. EV disrupts Component X. Stock goes down. Every story does not fit t...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
US stock market today: why Dow Jones crashing big while S&P 500 and Nasdaq are rising? Dow down by 200 points as oil surge, Fed jitters, and Big Tech earnings split market directionUS stock market today: Why Dow Jones Industrial Average falls while S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hold steady? US stock market today shows a...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AIIndia’s IT slowdown, driven by AI-driven automation and shrinking outsourcing demand, is beginning to hit real estate, mortgages, and emplo...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Mercury in Aries 2026: April 30 Brings Lucky Signs, Warning Signs & Big Opportunities for These SignsThe Mercury Transit in Aries 2026 on 30th April 2026 brings a bold wave of fast decisions, sharp communication, and fresh mental energy. Th...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
UGRO Capital is ditching low-yield lending; founder on plan to triple returns by FY29UGRO Capital has halted new loans in its low-yield, DSA-led book, a strategic pivot aimed at boosting profitability. This move, involving s...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
The off-balance sheet trick didn’t die in 2019: How Indian managements still hide obligations from investorsThis is one of the most judgement-heavy corners of an Indian balance sheet and one of the easiest to stretch. This part of the series is ab...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Earnings vs signals: Q4 results may matter more than they lookThe March quarter earnings season arrives at an inflection point, with stable numbers masking underlying economic shifts. Escalation of the...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%It is tough to think positively about the markets when all the news is about blockades, wars, and everything that can disturb the global ec...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
As India's MSME sector matures, IDBI Bank's Sumit Phakka says the lending framework must keep paceIndia's small businesses are now driving economic growth. New government budgets are boosting MSME financing and support. Digital tools are...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Most difficult: Staying invested in businesses while ignoring noise called Gulf war; 19 stocks from different sectors to ‘hold’Businesses that create long-term wealth are those where the demand runway is long, the competitive position is strong, and the management i...
05 Apr, 2026, 07.02 AM IST