The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Stocks in news: Lenskart, GNG Electronics, Vedanta, Infosys, RILMarkets closed lower on weekly expiry day amid weak global cues, with selling pressure on every rise. Block deals in GNG Electronics and Le...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 59: Japan taught it. Tata bought it. Now EVs will test this auto ancillaryThis is a story about a company that is simultaneously an asset and an anomaly. An asset because it builds a tangible, necessary product, g...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Free Kundali Analysis June 2026: What Your Birth Chart RevealsJune 2026 brings important planetary movements that may influence career, finances, relationships, and personal growth. Through Kundali ana...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
'I was promoted by playing video games instead of working': Remote employee quits after return-to-office mandate, gets promoted anywayA software professional's viral story highlights widespread employee disengagement. Corporate reorganizations and forced return-to-office p...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
A $40,000 raise and the CFO seat are within reach, but one employee in his early 30s says the promotion isn't worth itA finance director at a nonprofit is contemplating declining a promotion to CFO, despite being the likely successor. He enjoys hands-on fin...
31 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
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
ABC confirms Reuters executive Simon Robinson as new News Chief amid Senate scrutinyAustralia's national broadcaster has a new news chief, Simon Robinson from Reuters. This appointment follows intense questioning of ABC exe...
28 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
SC verdict on GST leaves real-money gaming firms staring at a Rs 92,000-crore questionWednesday’s ruling, backing tax demands on past transactions, could have major financial implications for the sector. A lawyer representing...
28 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
'Mosques converted into dance bars in Muslim region in China': Pakistani vlogger exposes reality of ‘ironclad’ friendshipA Pakistani vlogger's trip to Kashgar, Xinjiang, has sparked debate in Pakistan and India. The video showcased restricted public religious ...
20 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential LifePrudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prud...
19 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Standard Chartered plans to cut thousands of jobs in AI pushStandard Chartered on Tuesday raised its profitability target, aiming for a return on tangible equity of more than 15% by 2028 and about 18...
19 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
TCS awards 5-8% pay hikes in FY26Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest IT firm, has announced pay increases for its employees. Eligible staff will receive average hike...
19 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Delhivery elevates six executives to C-suite roles amid expansion pushLogistics firm Delhivery has promoted six senior executives to C-suite positions. These appointments support the company's expansion across...
16 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Mittal charts map for Bharti Telecom to regain Airtel majorityBharti Telecom chairman Sunil Mittal plans to increase his family's stake in Bharti Airtel. The company will also boost its ownership in it...
15 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Layoff realities: Why top performance doesn't guarantee job securityMany workers assume that strong performance ensures their position is safe. Yet, unexpected company changes like mergers or financial const...
14 May, 2026, 04.49 PM IST