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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...
Life lesson of the day by Lao Tzu: “Care about what other people think and you will… — Inspiring lessons on confidence, personal growth, social expectations, authenticity and why true happiness comes from trusting yourself rather than seeking constant approval from others by the legendary Chinese philosopher known for the deep insights on human nature and inner peaceLife Lesson of the Day by Lao Tzu: Lao Tzu’s quote, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner,” explores th...
Time to be selectively bullish again? 5 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%The conditions that created the worst 18 months for small-caps are starting to ease. The US-Iran war is moving towards settlement. Crude pr...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | From private credit to real estate funds, alternate investments are no longer a niche play for HNIs: Lakshmi IyerIndian wealthy investors are now looking beyond stocks for portfolio growth. A significant shift towards diversifying across various invest...
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
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...
RBI imposes restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for 6 monthsThe restrictions are effective from the closure of business hours on Friday for a period of six months and are subject to review, the Reser...
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
Life lessons men learn too late in life that nobody teaches you but everyone figures out aloneLife Lessons shape every success story. Research shows resilient people adapt faster and achieve more. Strong habits create lasting persona...
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
In 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, which led to the creation of the ice-cream cone as a dessert iconThe ice cream cone's origin is not a simple tale. While a popular legend points to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, historical research rev...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
The most effective savings products may be the ones that feel responsiveIndian households are changing how they save. Digital finance means people see their money grow more often. Banks are now offering monthly ...
Social Security June Payments: Who gets paid on June 3 - Check average benefits, and top payments after COLA hikeSocial Security benefits are being disbursed on a staggered schedule based on birth dates, with SSI recipients receiving payments first. Ju...
India’s domestic growth story still strong despite global headwinds: Rajeev AgrawalGlobal markets face uncertainty. Rajeev Agrawal from DoorDarshi India Fund sees India's economy as resilient. He focuses on domestic busine...
Could you be missing a critical June 2026 tax deadline? Check these essential TDS, Form 16, STT and advance tax requirements before it's too lateJune 2026 income tax deadlines are closer than many taxpayers realize. Form 16 issuance, TDS deposits, advance tax payments and STT reconci...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Another down day, and another week where the market started with a cut. There is, at this juncture, no point in guessing what will happen t...
SBI paid extra pension by mistake, then recovered it; court orders Rs 3.6 lakh refund with interestA Delhi widow, solely reliant on her family pension, has been granted relief by the High Court after the State Bank of India made erroneous...