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5 companies where interest stopped eating into profits

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:39:51 +0530

These five companies sharply improved interest coverage by growing EBIT, cutting debt or both. Here's what drove the change and what investors should watch.

When profit doesn't equal cash

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:29:29 +0530

Cash conversion cycle shows how long cash stays tied up in operations. Here's how inventory, receivables and payables affect a company's cash flow.

What you don't see is what you get

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:58:02 +0530

Crypto can look safe until something breaks. Trump’s crypto ventures and a failed wallet show the risks investors face without strong oversight..

Why everyone having the same tools helps no one

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0530

AI investing tools can analyse markets and suggest stocks, but everyone can use them. Here's why investor temperament, not technology, remains the real edge.

Shiprocket IPO: A profitable core, a pricey bet

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:18:58 +0530

Shiprocket IPO opens at a valuation of Rs 7,057 crore. Its core shipping business is profitable, but new bets are still burning cash. We assess if the issue is worth subscribing to.

15%+ returns in 10 years: 9 flexi-cap funds that did it

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530

These nine flexi-cap funds delivered over 15 per cent SIP returns in 10 years. Compare their performance, portfolios, ratings and find out if they're right for you.

Dhoot Transmission IPO: Is it worth 45 times earnings?

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:49:38 +0530

Dhoot Transmission IPO is priced at up to Rs 871 a share, or 45 times earnings. Here's what its growth, margins, debt and cash flow tell investors.

Has the market punished KEC International enough?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:32:07 +0530

KEC International's stock has fallen 63 per cent from its peak despite record orders. Here's what its cash flow, debt, margins and working capital reveal.

Parag Parikh's Thakkar promises single-digit cash

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:43:42 +0530

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund manager and fund house CIO Rajeev Thakkar explains the fund’s current cash position, recent underperformance and investment strategy.

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO: Good assets, heavy debt

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:50 +0530

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO seeks Rs 2,600 crore for debt repayment. Strong rental margins meet heavy debt and continuing losses. Is the valuation justified?

A global fund reopens even as others keep shutting

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:04:47 +0530

Some global mutual funds have reopened SIPs while others remain frozen. See which funds are open, why limits matter and how global ETFs compare..

Quant fell 16%, then rose 37%. Sandeep Tandon explains

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0530

Quant Mutual Fund's Sandeep Tandon on the VLRT framework, why the fund's short and long-term rankings diverge, and who should avoid a fund run this actively.

Succession plans do not stop the fall

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:23:07 +0530

Godrej Consumer named Aasif Malbari as CEO after Sudhir Sitapati's exit, yet the stock hit its lower circuit. Here's what investors should assess.

3 freedoms every investor should have

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0530

Financial independence starts with more than a big corpus. These three habits can help you escape debt, stay calm in market falls and avoid herd behaviour.

Milky Mist IPO: Is the price tag justified?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:17:53 +0530

Milky Mist IPO is priced at 85 times FY26 earnings. Here’s a look at its growth, debt, cash flows, valuation and risks before you decide to invest.

Is OYO's comeback poised to last?

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:07:25 +0530

OYO has returned to profit ahead of its IPO, but how much is real? Here's an analysis of its business model, financials, valuation and key investment risks.

Why a high ROCE doesn't guarantee a good stock

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:01:24 +0530

A high ROCE signals an efficient business, not necessarily a great investment. Learn why growth opportunities, reinvestment and valuation matter just as much.

Jubilant Ingrevia: Flat revenue, better business

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Revenue has barely grown in four years, but Jubilant Ingrevia's business mix has changed sharply. Here's what's driving margins, CDMO growth and the risks ahead.

When 'cash rich' isn't 'rich': 5 companies show why

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:31:14 +0530

These five companies hold over 60 per cent of their assets in cash, but that doesn't always make them cash-rich. Here's what investors should look beyond the headline numbers.

4 equity funds get a ratings upgrade in July. Own any?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:12:03 +0530

See which four equity mutual funds earned a Value Research ratings upgrade in July 2026, what improved their rankings and what investors should watch next.