Dividend Despite Losses: What Section 123 of the Companies Act Really Allows Vinu: Manu, I read in BusinessLine that 24 listed companies have proposed dividends in FY25, even though they’ve incurred standalone losses. Is that even legally allowed? I thought dividends can be declared only if the comp...
Kitex Taps Opportunity: The Apparel Industry’s Shift from Bangladesh to India Vinu: Manu, I came across this article in The Hindu BusinessLine dated June 6, 2025, about Kitex Garments betting big on the apparel industry shift from Bangladesh to India. Can you explain what's happening? Manu: Absolute...
From Rain to Returns: How Weather Shapes India’s Rubber Economy Vinu: Manu, I saw an article in The Hindu BusinessLine today (05.06.2025) about rubber production. It says monsoon might boost it. What’s the latest on that? Manu: Yes, Vinu. A good monsoon in Kerala has brought optimism among rubber fa...
Capex vs. Opex: How to Classify Laptops, Software, and App Development Costs? Laptops: Capex or Opex? Vinu: Manu, if a company buys laptops for employees, is it considered a capital expenditure (Capex) or an operating expense (Opex)? Manu: Good question, Vinu! Laptops are considered capital expendit...
Quasi Equity in Balance Sheet Analysis: Enhancing Debt-Equity Ratio or Hidden Risk? Vinu: Hey Manu, I've been hearing about something called Quasi Equity in the context of balance sheet analysis. Can you explain what it is and how it can impact the analysis? Manu: Sure, Vinu! Quasi Equity refers to ...