US banks rely on a 65-year-old programming language; companies are paying a premium for developers who know itA 1959 programming language, COBOL, is powering global finance and government systems. As experienced programmers retire, companies face a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Bengaluru founder says 2 salaries could not buy a flat in India, one income bought UK houseA Bengaluru entrepreneur's comparison of buying property in India versus the UK has sparked debate. She found purchasing a flat in Bengalur...
10 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
SC order turns up tax heat on old benami transactionsThe Supreme Court has ruled that tax authorities can retroactively apply the benami law to confiscate assets from transactions predating 20...
10 May, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Six companies, six tricks in Indian balance sheets, and how investors get taken for a rideWhenever an Indian company imports goods, borrows in foreign currency, earns overseas revenue, or runs a foreign subsidiary, forex accounti...
09 May, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
How managements hide debt, losses, and disputes without breaking a single accounting rule – and take investors for a rideA listed company rarely operates alone. Behind it can sit a web of subsidiaries, step-down entities, associates, overseas arms, and special...
02 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
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
This Small Daily Mistake Increases Household Expenses Without You NoticingHidden costs in daily life are draining household savings. Small, regular charges like subscriptions and app renewals, though individually ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
$3.2K gone and you didn’t even know it - 7 hidden fees draining your wallet without noticeHidden fees are costing Americans thousands each year without them realizing it. According to Consumer Reports, the average American loses ...
30 Jun, 2025, 07.13 PM IST
I-T detects Rs 800-cr hidden cash transactions after raids on Andhra, Telangana realty groupsIncriminating documents like handwritten books, agreements and digital data have been seized from a specialised software application as wel...
10 Jan, 2022, 07.31 PM IST
Linking MDR to turnover gets trickyPegging sales volumes to merchants' fee may not be all that feasible as it is very difficult for RBI to determine the turnover of small bus...
21 Feb, 2017, 08.51 AM IST
Demonetisation will widen tax base: Finance Ministry to Par panelIncreased availability of funds with banks and "lowering of interest rates" are expected to enhance credit disbursal, promoting investments.
22 Jan, 2017, 12.57 PM IST
Airtel Payments Bank to charge 0.65 per cent cash withdrawal feeIt has rolled out pilot services across Rajasthan and has opened over 100,000 savings accounts in less than two weeks of commencing service...
13 Dec, 2016, 10.31 PM IST
Cash on hand, firms turn into laundering unitsThe Kolkata entities belong to the latter group. These are small firms whose books show large 'cash on hand' but actually hold very little ...
11 Nov, 2016, 08.07 AM IST
'Cash on hand' firms emerge as laundering vehicles to sidestep ban on 500/1000 notesIt's a simple game where seasoned CAs and brokers bring together two kinds of people: one, with excess cash and the other having a shortage...
09 Nov, 2016, 10.22 PM IST
Budget 2015: Black money abroad? Be ready for 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, huge fines"We will curb benami transactions in property deals. The FEMA Act will be amended to incorporate black money provisions," Jaitley announced.
01 Mar, 2015, 02.06 AM IST