Understanding Stock Statements: Detecting Inflation and Window Dressing Vinu: Manu, stock statements are submitted every month, but why do banks treat them so seriously? Manu: Because stock statements decide drawing power. If stock is inflated, the bank ends up funding non-existent assets. Vinu: Wha...
Financial Ratios That Actually Matter in Credit Risk Assessment Vinu: Manu, there are dozens of financial ratios. But in credit appraisal, which ones actually matter? Manu: Only those that answer three core questions: liquidity, leverage, and repayment capacity. Everything else is supportive. Vinu: ...
Cash Flow vs Profit: Why Profitable Businesses Still Default on Loans Vinu: Manu, I often see borrowers showing good profits but still defaulting on loan repayments. How does that happen? Manu: Because profit is an accounting concept, while loan repayment depends purely on cash flow. A business can ...
How Bankers Should Read Financial Statements Beyond the Numbers Vinu: Manu, as bankers we see balance sheets and P&L statements every day. But everyone says we should read financials “beyond the numbers.” What does that actually mean? Manu: It means not stopping at totals and ratios. Financial state...
Should You Buy Digital Gold? SEBI’s Alert Explained Simply Vinu: Manu, I read in BusinessLine that SEBI has warned investors about digital gold. Why is SEBI suddenly concerned? Manu: Good question, Vinu. SEBI noticed a rapid rise in people buying digital gold through online platforms like Google Pay...