When the acquisition looks great but the footnote doesn't: How Indian managements turn deals into balance-sheet fictionAcquisitions are among corporate finance’s most celebrated events. But the harder story usually emerges later, when the accounting begins t...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM 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
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 54: Will manufacturing capability help this firm move into defence space?The auto ancillary sector is being forced to answer a difficult question: When technology changes, which suppliers remain relevant and whic...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Tech layoffs: India once again in the crosshairs, with 1 in 3 laid off by Oracle based hereThousands of Oracle employees in India faced immediate job termination via email. This action is part of a global workforce reduction affec...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Britain's FCA defends Palantir contract award before lawmakersBritain's Financial Conduct Authority awarded a contract to US firm Palantir to analyze internal data for financial crime. However, an FCA ...
24 Mar, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Over 100 fuel stations run dry across NSW: Panic buying causes diesel shortage amid supply strainNew South Wales is grappling with a fuel shortage. Over 100 fuel stations have run out of diesel. This is not due to a national lack of fue...
21 Mar, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks Customs Department's response on Xiaomi's appeal in evasion caseXiaomi faces a Supreme Court challenge against a customs tribunal ruling. The tribunal found the company liable for evading ₹653 crore in c...
26 Feb, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
LG Energy Solution, Tesla sign $4.3 billion battery supply deal, source saysLG Energy Solution secured a $4.3 billion contract to supply Tesla with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems f...
30 Jul, 2025, 07.32 AM IST
China grants conditional approval for Synopsys to acquire AnsysChina's market regulator has conditionally approved Synopsys’ acquisition of simulation software firm Ansys. The approval follows eased US ...
14 Jul, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Export promotion scheme EPCG needs proper monitoring: CAGThe report also said the import of capital goods from ports other than the registered port without adhering to the prescribed procedure inv...
18 Dec, 2024, 10.12 AM IST
Top IT executives joining competitors without adhering to cooling-off periodMany top-level Indian IT executives are switching to rival companies without adhering to any cooling-off period. Non-compete clauses in the...
28 Sep, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
What is futures trading?This is because futures trading is highly levered, involving payment of a margin which typically is a fraction of the actual commodity cost.
12 Jan, 2021, 08.00 AM IST
A new way of recording revenue comes into force: Will it hurt?Ind AS compliant entities will have to now adopt the new Ind AS 115.
04 Apr, 2018, 05.52 PM IST
GAIL under CCI scanner for breaching competition normsThe complainants have alleged that many of the provisions related to the quality of gas or the purchase terms favour GAIL more than custome...
01 Aug, 2017, 01.42 AM IST
IRDA imposes fine on Sahara Life, Aviva Life for norm violationInsurance regulator IRDA has slapped penalty of Rs 25 lakh and Rs 5 lakh on Sahara Life and Aviva Life respectively for violation of regula...
03 Nov, 2014, 10.37 PM IST
Revenue recognition – major changes to comeThe requirements for recognising revenue are changing substantially for most entities, particularly for real estate and construction indust...
29 Aug, 2014, 10.58 PM IST
- RBI comes down on banks for hiking home loan installments
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