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
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
29 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
27 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Delinquency vs default: Know the difference and how they affect your credit score and borrowing abilityIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
25 May, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Can banks block your mobile in case of loan default? RBI lays down rules for restricting services; Rs 250/hour compensation in this caseIf the lender bank decides to deploy any technology-based mechanism for restricting or disabling the functionalities of a mobile device of ...
21 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
2026 IRS Tax Refund: How to track your money and when you’ll get paid - Check the average refund amountThe 2026 IRS tax refund season is underway, with millions awaiting their 2025 tax return payments. E-filed returns with direct deposit are ...
20 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Profit on paper, loss in reality: How a routine accounting tool is used to deceive and take investors for a rideAmortisation is a number most investors skip, but it can shape reported profit. On the surface, it looks routine: A company spreads the cos...
15 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsFarmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears
12 May, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Can you get another loan if you’re already paying EMIs? Here’s the answerYour salary is just the start for loan approval. Lenders scrutinize your income after deducting all current EMIs. This remaining amount, me...
05 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
NCLAT ends insolvency proceedings against realty firm Embassy DevelopmentThe Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), in December 2025, directed the initiation of insolvency proceedings against th...
04 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Planning to take home loan? 5 smart ways to maximise your benefitsThe amount you borrow should depend on your personal financial situation, including monthly expenses, existing liabilities, lifestyle needs...
01 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
SC restores SBI-led lenders' rights in Reliance InfratelThe Supreme Court has reinstated the SBI-led consortium as financial creditors of Reliance Infratel. The consortium is owed ₹3,628 crore. T...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
US stocks today: Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concernsShares of AI companies fell on Tuesday. OpenAI reportedly missed user and revenue goals. This has sparked worries about its ability to fund...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Inherited wealth: How to plan wisely and avoid costly impulsive decisions for long-term financial securityThe primary rule to follow is: do not make rash and immediate decisions. Take time to consider what you have inherited and how to use it in...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Gold loan fintech companies build own loan books as RBI tightens normsGold loan fintech startups are pivoting from loan sourcing to building their own loan books due to tightened RBI regulations. Companies lik...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Insolvency law not a recovery mechanism, Supreme Court reiterates in key IBC rulingIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has clarified that insolvency law is not intended for the mere pursuit of debt recovery. It highl...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.37 PM IST