Search+Intelligent InvestingSynopsisThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tucked into a note is not always a risk that will stay away. The warning is usually there in plain sight, months early, for the few investors who know where to look. This story shows you exactly where.When looking at the financials of companies, most of us stop at three numbers: Revenue, profit, and debt. And then assume the rest is detail. It isn't. The detail is where companies hide bad news; and whether you like it or not, there is no dearth of managements in India who like to postpone bad news, especially in a bull market when it can hit stock prices. None of it is hidden, actually. These numbers sit in provisions, fair-value notes, and ETMarkets.com 35 mins readJun 19, 2026, 09:01:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership